We greatly enjoyed our stay here. Small, but lovely grounds (full view via drones cannot be explored as other properties below the house). It was extremely clean and bug free, which may sound small, but having lived in Kona myself some years back I know how prevalent bugs are - not an easy feat here!
This home is in a more remote location, so something to be aware of as may not be suitable for all groups. Twenty minutes to Waimea in one direction (a small town) or Hilo the other direction. We did stop in Waimea one morning and ate a great breakfast at the bakery. They also have a good Ramen restaurant that fills up fast... may need reservation. Hilo has a number of activities (Japanese gardens), shopping, restaurants, snorkeling.
Lovely Kolekole beach park not too far off, a quick and lovely stop. Then drive the Old Mamaloha Highway and stop at the lovely botanical gardens (a real gem with ocean views). Akaka Falls also a great stop on the way into Hilo, then Rainbow Falls in Hilo. Definitely stop at Makani's Magic Pineapple shack - my daughter got the unicorn shake topped with cotton candy and I got the amazing local favorite slushi drink topped with Ube ice cream (now my fav ice cream). Booch Bar and next door coffee shop are good place to eat, along with Puka Puka Kitchen.
We found this to be a nice place to stay on the Hilo "wet" side of the island, before heading to Kona side for a few days. From here you can do Volcano National Park, Punaluu black sand beach, etc. In town snorkeling at Richardson and Carlsmith beach park, the later is chilly with fresh spring water but very calm lagoon so great for practice for small children.
We also drove up and caught the Waipio Valley shuttle and toured the valley. We loved our stay and enjoyed it as a great launching pad to this side of the island! Highly recommended :)