My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at Kate and Will's ohana on the Big Island. It seems as if you are in the country, as the house is on a somewhat hidden, narrow road, but really you are just minutes from Kona. In fact, you are about a mile from the Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory-a unique bean-to-bar chocolate farm and factory. Except for some day trips we did to Volcanoes National Park (about 2 hrs away) and to zip line on the Hilo side (also about 2 hrs away), generally we were within 20-30 minutes of where we wanted to go. We loved all the plants and trees on the property and in the neighborhood generally-it's what I think of when I think of Hawaii...green and peaceful. Kate and Will were excellent hosts and we had everything we needed. Very nice and welcoming folks. Specific things we liked about the ohana:
1) Kitchen and gas grill. Food is pricey in Hawaii, and it really helps to be able to prepare some of your own meals. We used the grill a couple of times, as well as the hot plate, microwave, and refrigerator.
2) Clean and plenty of space for a couple.
3) Snorkel and beach gear available for your use.
4) The dogs:) Miss Daisy hung out with us during out stay quite a bit. Teddy is a little shy but a nice dog nonetheless.
5) Reasonable rate. We both thought we got a lot for our money. Great location, plenty of great features and not too expensive.
Overall, we highly recommend staying at Kate and Will's ohana if you are going to the Big Island. It's an excellent choice