We had a great time staying at Dorothy's place. It was perfect for our needs -- a jumping off place for exploring up and down the Kona coast. We did a fair amount of scuba diving, and the hose and clothesline made cleaning and drying our gear easy.
There were many supplemental items for us, like beach chairs, boogie boards and plush beach towels.
With no cooktop or stove, we got creative with microwave breakfasts.
The neighborhood provided a local feel -- neighbors we chatted with were friendly (and close by).
We would return the next time we are in Kona!