For our needs Crow's Nest turned out to be ideal. It is out of the way, about an hour's drive south from Kona but the isolation suited our needs perfectly. A local sandy beach Ho'okena Beach was a 12 minute drives away. Pebble Beach (not sand but beautiful pebble beach) was a 5 minute walk. Crow's Nest is a lovely place with 360 degree veranda, sunrise and sunset views. Kitchen stocked with quality goods, olive oil, Kona coffee, brown eggs, fresh sour dough bread, cream, fresh coconut milk, local fruit basket (oranges, bananas, papaya). Towels, bedding and toiletries were plentiful. We did make a run to Costco but found that once we were fully supplied did not require frequent trips into Kona. Local grocery (ChoiceMart in Captain Cook) was very well stocked and reasonable priced. Melanie and family who lived below the unit were always available with local advice and quickly responded to our questions and requests i.e., always quick to replenish drinking water.