I knew from the listing that James & Anna’s home would be a great place to stay, but they went above and beyond expectations. They have a fantastic welcome book with maps and suggestions, guidebooks geared toward snorkeling and the island, a very well-equipped home for all island adventures you can hope for (beach chairs, towels, snorkeling equipment), a well-equipped kitchenette if you’re planning to cook at home, and they are the most accommodating hosts we’ve had.
Staying on The Big Island comes with a lot of driving ahead. It worked well for me to stay more south as I wanted to explore both the Kona area as well as Volcanoes National Park, but consider whether that is what you’re hoping to do. If it is, this is a really great location.