This place is amazing! It is definitely off the beaten track, but once you come back at the end of the day from hiking, snorkeling, sightseeing, etc., you will never want to stay in Kona again. Davia and August have everything you will need for a relaxing morning and/or dinner with their outdoor kitchenette and your own private deck with view of the ocean. We came at night and it was a little tricky to find for the first time, (good idea to get there during daylight). The beach is at the bottom of the hill, (recommend driving down, pretty steep road, we walked and vowed never again). Daiva and August have boogie boards, snorkeling and chairs to borrow, all you need are water sandals/crocs as the beach is black pebbles and hard on the feet. The beach is pretty private, maybe a few scuba divers and a family or two and when we were there it was perfect for swimming. August is a wealth of information as he has lived there for almost 30 years, he knows so much about the history of the island and the really good hikes, beaches and drives. His gardens are beautiful and landscaped with native plants and trees, (and birds). In the evening we would go into Kona and meet up with friends and felt somewhat guilty about our secluded oasis and couldn't wait to get back. It was incredibly relaxing and exactly what we needed for our vacation on the Big Island.