Our stay here was amazing! If you wanna feel like you're truly in Hawaii, stay here. Kurt & Nariko were very accommodating. They allowed us to check in early and greeted us when we arrived. They were very sweet and so hospitable..always communicated with us and if we ever had questions, we could ask.
The place was great. They have a designated parking spot, private lanai (just for your Airbnb), and shared lanai (which they allowed us to use whenever we wanted), comfortable bed, and a mini fridge, microwave, water filter pitcher, and kpod coffee maker. The room is spacious as well and comes with a good sized closet! (If you're looking to cook/bake, this place does not have the capabilities)
What I truly appreciated about the place was the views from the lanai. Sunrises and sunsets were beautiful and not to mention the birds chirping all around that truly make you feel tranquil. The beach gear really came in handy and we used it all 3 days of our stay (make sure to dust off the items when you get back) and no shoes in the house (; they also have a cute whteboard hanging in the kitchen with suggestions (where to eat, activities, shopping, places, etc).
Noise issues and privacy were never a problem..not even from neighbors or the owners (they live above). So this made our stay truly great as we wanted to get away from the hustle & bustle of the city and have some peace and quiet.
If you're experiencing big island/Hawaii for the first time, this is a beautiful place to stay!! Highly recommend.