We loved staying at Marisa's place! First of all, it was super (and I mean SUPER) convenient. Close to everything in Kona! It was also a great place to access longer day trips, like our visit to Volcano National Park, Snorkeling in Captain Cook, Wimea, and Hilo. The room was very restful, and had just enough for what we needed. A super comfortable bed, air conditioning, Netflix for chilling after a long day of adventures, and some plates, toaster, and refrigerator for breakfast. There is even a little table outside so we could enjoy breakfast in the sunshine.
Note: the hosts are quite private, so if you're looking for chatty hosts who will be super social and give you lots of travel tips, these may not be the hosts for you. If you appreciate privacy, this is the place for you! There was a handy travel guide book they left for us on the desk, and that was a great place to get lots of helpful info for planning our trips.
Another thing to keep in mind: while the room was very restful, generally the connecting door to the home is a bit thin, and you can sometimes hear through. This is not an issue at all if you're gone during the day. It was only an issue on our first day, because we were jet lagged and wanted to sleep at 7 pm. I texted Marisa to ask if they could be a bit more quiet, and two minutes later everything was quiet, so we had a great sleep. Huge thank you to Marisa and her family for being so accommodating. Sometimes you can hear their dog bark, but it was rare, and didn't bother us.
This was a great find, and I'd definitely recommend staying if you're looking for a private, comfortable, and convenient place in Kona!