The BEST place to stay on the big island, and this is not an exaggeration! If you are looking to escape crowds of tourists and get a local vibe, the mango farm is definitely for you. It truly is a state of the art property with all of the amenities one can imagine, along with the access to beautiful sunset views, sounds of the nature, and star-gazing at night - all available to you from the balcony! The bay is only a 3-min. drive, where you may rent kayaks or land your own vessel to go snorkeling at the most magical place - Captain Cook Monument; the fish there can be seen without goggles! We didn't get to watch the dolphins during our stay, however it sounds like this is also the best spot to catch them early in the morning. Manini Beach is wonderful as well - super low-key and with lots of shade. The hosts for this location were more than accommodating with great recommendations for local attractions and places to eat (we used their advice every single day, literally!). One extra bonus: the weather in Captain Cook on average is actually better than in Kona, which may get quite windy. Overall, this place is marvelous for a romantic getaway or a trip for adventurous individuals that enjoy being one with the nature. My husband is not particularly fond of house rentals, however this experience even blew him away, as he enjoyed the sweeping views and befriending a gecko :)