My family (mother and two half-siblings in early 20s) and I spent two weeks at Hale Kai during the 2013/14 holiday season. Set across from Richardson Beach Park and its black-sand/volcanic rock beaches, James' and Jocelyne's spacious home was a fantastic base for a peaceful and relaxing tropical vacation. Hale Kai was well-appointed with snorkel gear (very handy for seeing and swimming with Richardson Beach's tropical fish and sea turtles), Hawaiian coffee, and a backyard mandarin tree. Watching the palm trees and the beach from the veranda put us all in the aloha spirit. This was my family's first time in Hawaii (and mine on the Big Island), and our stay at Hale Kai was key in making our trip a magical experience. As hosts, James and Jocelyne were very friendly and quickly responded to any questions we had. A great place to stay (especially for families and small groups)!