Do yourself a huge favor and book this AirBnb rental in the Kealakekua area. Marileigh and Jon are excellent hosts and have thought of so many nice touches. Their place makes for a perfect stay with everything you need to enjoy the diversity of the Big Island. They provide all the gear you need for a comfortable and playful day at the beach. Even two different coolers! The BBQ grill was a big plus and we enjoyed most of our meals cooking at "home". They provide a washer and dryer as well as a drying rack. Marileigh and Jon have definitely thought of everything to make your stay very pleasant.
The location is a big plus too. Cooler nighttime temps and the sound of coqui frogs to lull you to sleep. (They also provide ear plugs if it is too much.) You are a short drive to many great snorkeling spots like Two Step and Kahalu'u Beach Park. If you want to do a day trip to Hilo, the drive there is beautiful and it is about an hour an a half each way. Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park is a full long day trip but doable if you didn't want to stay the night in the Volcano area. The wonderful beaches north of Kona make this apartment a great base as well.
We will definitely choose their place again. Oh and of course you can't beat the sunsets and having every meal outside!!
Mahalo nui loa!!!