My husband and I stayed here for a week and loved it! It is at least ~15 min from downtown Kona and nearby beaches, but we loved being out of the touristy areas and waking up to birdsong every morning. LeeAnne was very easy to communicate with and checked in with us several times during our stay. The suite had everything we needed and it was really nice to be able to borrow beach equipment as well (chairs, umbrella, boogie boards). We recommend!