Kendall’s place was a great home base to return to each evening during our two-week stay. The master was spacious for us (dad & pregnant mom) and our two boys, and the second bedroom was a great place for my brother (uncle) to withdraw to for privacy—he said it’d be great for a couple.
The coffee farm is at higher elevation than most places you’ll visit, so they benefit from cooler temps. It was a nice escape from the heat (but still temperate). It’s about a 15-20 minute drive from Kona with shopping (Costco and Walmart), plenty of beaches, and gorgeous views—that may or may not seem long, but that’s honestly as good as you’ll get to be close to fun but still feel a sense of privacy away from it all. And all drives are scenic.
Kendall & fam were very welcoming, friendly, and accommodating. They offer laundry service and we took them up on it a couple times during our stay which was a nice relief. They were always very quick to respond to our questions or requests and excited to share about farming coffee and wildlife.
And last but not least, there is Meow-Meow, the friendly outdoor cat. She is thrilled to meet you and accepts pets any day all day. She’s not allowed inside, but I don’t think she knows that. Be warned—she WILL give you some pretty psycho stink eye for leaving her out in the rain, ignoring her desperate pleas. (She’s fine. It’s a covered patio.) She will also stalk you on your wanderings, and she demonstrated to us she is a very successful hunter.
Basically, great place. Thanks for having us, Kendall & Fam!