Great house. The main (upstairs) area has two bedrooms and 1.5 baths; there is essentially a separate unit downstairs with an additional bed and bathroom, plus a second kitchen. Private pool is a definite bonus for cooling off after a long day sightseeing.
The neighbourhood is quiet and fairly secluded. I was a little concerned before getting there about the drive down from the highway, but it’s fine as long as you take it easy and take your time. Figure on an hour and fifteen minutes from Kona airport - plan to stop for groceries on your way.
Tony was helpful and communicative and the local host Daniel gave some very useful local advice and hints on day trips.
We had some great day trips from the house - it’s about an hour to Volcanoes National Park is about an hour away, “Two Step” beach for some excellent snorkelling is less than 40 minutes. There are also some local restaurant gems: Patz pies and Rebel kitchen are both on the road to Kailua and are excellent.
I spent the last night of our stay sitting on the Lanai looking out over the Pacific at night, and was lucky enough to see a couple of huge meteors*. A fitting end to a magical stay.
* I suspect Tony does not guarantee meteors for all visits.