I highly recommend Micah’s place for your stay on the Big Island. It’s located in the (very scenic) Waikoloa community of residential condos, hotels, and shopping. Micah was also nice enough to accommodate our late checkout as we had a late flight.
The apartment is spacious, airy, and well decorated. It has 2 lanais facing gardens. And was quiet with comfy beds! Only negative was that the shower could’ve used some scrubbing. Also would be nice if there was a mat out front to wipe shoes/feet as to not get sand/dirt inside.
Loved that he had boogie boards, snorkel gear, and beach towels for guests to use. Kitchen has all the utensils you need to cook. Queens Marketplace down the street has a grocery store (expensive) if you need anything you forgot to bring.
Close to gorgeous beaches (A-Bay, Hapuna, Kua Bay, 69 Beach). Close to Mauna Lani for boat tours. Queens Market also has outrigger companies to accommodate whatever activity you want to do on your stay (didn’t use but nice to have it there). Would love to stay here again!

25 min to airport.
30-34 min to Kailua-Kona area.
1 hour to Mauna Kea.
1 hour to Hilo.