Must love dogs - and sheep! What a magical place to stay and only a short walk to Magic Sands Beach, Debi and Bob's Tree House was my best Airbnb experience to date! After a very poor experience in Kona 2 years ago, I was very careful looking for a quiet, safe setting. Since the Tree House was new there weren't a lot of reviews at the time. However it was everything that was advertised and more! I loved being up in the trees with an ocean view and being waken every morning by the birds and bleating sheep. I could have stayed on the covered deck forever on the comfy day bed drinking my Kona coffee and sharing my fresh papaya with the geckos. Truly paradise!
Getting in on a late flight, it was great to know Debi provides you with Kona coffee, fresh farm eggs, grapefruit and croissants plus cream in the fridge! Oh and chocolate macadamia nuts. I really appreciated this kindness and makes your first morning easy to wake up to without having to make a dash out for breakfast.
The location is perfect and only 30 minutes from the airport. The driveway can be a tad tricky to find in the dark if you get in at night but the directions were detailed plus using google maps and my cellphone flashlight for the keypad. Bob helped me park even though late and even helped with my luggage up the stairs. You are only 10 minutes from downtown Kona but removed from the noise and traffic. I could easily get to my event happening south in 10 minutes up the highway. And again a 15 minute walk to the beach and a great restaurant Magic Grill to watch the stunning sunsets. Everything is really convenient with easy access.
The pictures really don't do justice to the space. Beautifully decorated, it's huge with vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light. A huge walk in shower too! I was worried about no air conditioning, but ceiling fans in every room I barely had to turn on. In February, the evenings cooled down and lovely breezes down the mountain and off the ocean. So I appreciated the cozy throws as well
Everything you need is there although just a two burner hot plate, microwave and no dishwasher if you care. But who is cooking much on vacation anyway? Not me! However there was a coffee grinder and bodum and kettle too. (So many American rentals don't have kettles!) The bed is comfortable and the birds and sheep my alarm clock. Lots of closet, storage space too plus beach chairs, umbrella, boogie boards, coolers, ice packs.... Even a washer and dryer if needed downstairs to use plus a bbq and outdoor table. It's perfect for a single person travelling like myself or a couple. Lots of privacy from the other rental unit and main house and I always felt safe. Especially with all the watch dogs who actually rarely bark but give you friendly greetings given the chance.
Since I had a late flight out as well, I also really appreciated that Debi let me store my luggage downstairs once I checked out and was able to take a late shower down there as well with clean towells she left out. Extremely kind and accommodating, Bob and Debi are definitly deserving of being Super Hosts!
You won't regret renting this place and I know it will be my number one choice to return to when I return.
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