LOVE Sylvia's Ohana! This was an absolutely wonderful experience. Sylvia and Karen really know how to make guests feel so welcome and at home. You could not ask for two more wonderful hosts. They have a beautiful home and the downstairs ohana is perfect.

The room is a nice size for one person or a couple. Queen size bed is comfy with extra pillows. There's no microwave, but a toaster oven, coffee maker, and access to full-size refrigerator. Flat screen TV and good wifi. Ceiling fan and portable fan offer plenty of cool air. The private outdoor shower is wonderful! Even though the room is on the lower level of the home, it gets lots of light. There is a full-time renter in an adjacent room (separate entrance), but I wasn't even aware of her being there.

Gorgeous gardens surround the house with fragrant flowers blooming everywhere and lots of trees. Sylvia has done a beautiful job with the landscaping. You will definitely enjoy the sweet smells of various flowers. Even though this is a residential area, it feels very private with all the trees.

I lived in Kailua Kona for 2 years but had never visited this neighborhood. It's a great location, removed from the insanity of downtown but close enough to easily go back and forth. The home is located off of Kaiminani Drive, about 3 miles above the airport. This makes it easy to drive into downtown Kailua Kona (about 10 minutes without traffic), north to the best beaches, or up Mamalahoa Highway to access the Saddle Road and head over to Hilo.

Sylvia is such fun, a delightful woman with many interesting stories to share. She's also an amazing cook! If you are lucky enough to get an invitation for a meal, you MUST accept. It's such fun to share a meal and talk story. Both Sylvia and Karen have lots of information if this is your first time to the Big Island. If you prefer to be left alone, that's ok too. I'm a very private person but thoroughly enjoyed their company.

I could go on and on. It's such a beautiful place, run by beautiful people. It made me feel like I was coming home. This place is a real bargain, one of the best I've found. I will definitely stay here again. Mahalo nui loa Sylvia and Karen. I am ever so grateful.