The artist's ohana was a beautiful well appointed suite in a quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed grilling dinner and lounging in the yard in the evening. 8 minute drive into kona and about a $20 cab ride if you want to go out at night.
Kate and Will were friendly and laid back, and their dog Theodore was a sweetheart.
I would recommend staying with Kate and Will to explore the Kona area while staying out of the busy touristy waterfront area.