We had a wonderful stay at Lopaka and Ruth’s place. The design, craftsmanship and details of the house are amazing! We loved looking at all the little touches that many builders would skimp on or ignore. The view from so high up was great, and the breezes at that altitude kept the house nice and cool. As one of the other reviewers noted, there are roosters and coqui frogs that are active in this area. While some people might be bothered by the sounds, we enjoyed and looked forward to hearing them each night. I actually recorded the frogs with my phone so that when I am home in Colorado I can listen to what they sounded like! We felt like we got a bargain while staying here. Everything was sparkling clean, the beds were extremely comfortable, and the interior design was eclectic & beautiful. Lopaka had quick communication, booking was a snap, the description was accurate, and the price was more than reasonable. We would recommend this to anyone looking for a place to stay near Kona.