Arieh is a really great host. He communicated with us really well and the house was very well presented and appointed. There was a disruption to the water supply in the neighborhood while we stayed (nothing to do with the house) and Arieh kept us informed the whole time and checked in with us to ensure that all was back on when the problem was fixed. The house is in a really handy location, with easy access to the north and south coasts of Big Island, although the neighborhood itself is quite isolated (ie no shops nearby). The house itself is not near the water so wouldn't suit anyone wanting a beach experience, however, it was ideal for us as we spent most of our time out and about - beaches, parks, shopping etc.