Amazing experience at Kai's. A few minutes walk from Big Island's BEST snorkeling location.
Here are what we feel are pros & cons for staying at Kai's:
Pros:
1. Place is clean and feels like a hub that gets you ready for adventure. Kai's family really prepared the place to make you feel like it's way beyond just a relaxing vacation, but also a base for exploring around.
2. Love the kitchen. Everything's ready, from napkins to utensils to little food bags to spices to olive oil. Kitchen tools are all top notch stuff.
3. Shower place is lovely, with towels and everything all at the ready.
4. There are gears for snorkeling and other watersports (we brought our own but borrowed a life-vest and a float board from Kai)
5. Prior to the trip we did our homework and found that Kealakekua Bay (Cap Cook Monument) could be the #1 snorkeling site on Big Island. After going to multiple sites in Big Island, Maui, Oahu, we could vouch that this is very true. And Kai's place is just a few minutes of walk from it. Adventure at your doorstep!
6. Continuing from 5. my gf doesn't know how to swim, but her whole first-time snorkeling experience was amazing coz the place was great. Lots of palm-sized fish of various colors.
Cons (not a lot but if I really have to squeeze brain and name some...)
There aren't too many restaurants nearby. But again, we came here knowing that's the case. It takes about 15 minutes driving up the hill to a grocery shop, and we only had to get supply once a day. I would even say this is a bonus point coz you get to prepare your own meals at this amazing place before stepping out to your adventures.
Also, there's no AC but it's not big deal, the nights are cool and Kai's family made the room great for air circulation.
Overall:
All in all this is a great experience for us.
Out of the 5 AirBnBs we had during this trip (across 3 islands), Kai's place definitely rank as No.1 for both me and my gf. We felt it was like our own little adventure suite. Would recommend to our friends anytime.