Bill’s place was just what we needed for our first trip to the Big Island – comfortable, spacious, clean, and centrally located. We were there for a week, working remotely for a few days and then exploring the island during the rest. The wifi was smooth and the place has a great big-screen TV for unwinding after a day of adventures. We were able to drive to all parts of the island (north, south, and central routes easily accessible), as well as benefit from being in the heart of Kona.
Bill was a welcoming host and shared some valuable recommendations and pro tips (such as taking a local’s car down to certain sightseeing spots like Papakōlea Green Sand Beach, bringing a jacket to Volcanoes National Park, great eats, etc.). Check in and out process was easy – the mobile key app was convenient because you didn’t have to worry about a dangling key. As other reviewers said, Bill also provides boogie boards, beach chairs, snorkeling gear, and beach towels (we brought our own!). And you can bet my sister was grateful for the AC, though do note that the AC unit is in the living room (with the pullout bed) and doesn’t fully extend to the bedroom (which is a great best-of-both-worlds if there’s someone else in your party, like me, who would prefer to sleep without the AC blasting). In any case, the apartment was a comfortable temperature in early October!
Would definitely consider staying here again if we were to need accommodations in Kona again in the future. Mahalo for sharing your place with us, Bill! 🌊🌋