We had a great time. We climbed the hill in our rental car and the heat of Kailua-Kona lessened, becoming gentle breezes and just right temperature.

A private steep drive around the back leads to the oasis, making it even more our own. Sandra greeted us and kindly answered a lot of questions. Thank you Sandra. The notebook she made is very useful containing common sense info and island favourite activities and restaurants.

The main living room/main bedroom combo worked well. The adventures of the island are many and so the main room became our outdoor/indoor reading, resting, hang out space after a busy day.

We used the pool and spa every day! And the outdoor kitchen was really fun for whomever cooked, enjoying the comfort of mild weather.

The living space works so well we didn't want to leave.

We will be back. There are many adventures left to do on our list.

The location is great for driving anywhere! -towards Waimea; much to see that is like nothing else, or driving to the coffee farms or Captain Cook or the Paleaku peace garden on your way to Volcano Village.

My husband really enjoyed golf on top of the hill, 7 minutes from the house.

I liked that Kailua-Kona was close, just down Palani, easy to keep our fresh food stocked and plenty of restaurants. There is shopping and great Kona coffee.

We went on hikes and were glad we wore sneakers not flip flops.

And then we'd come home and crash.

The living space is separate, like a big condo or apartment with a magnificent view. A separate tasteful entrance and deck with a hammock so great for a rest or reading. It is also nice to have good info or answers to questions a quick call away. Sandra and Ken are there, but we didn't notice. Our space was our space.

We could have chosen a house near the ocean, but that is for people who like a more desert feel, like Kihei on Maui. Hot. To each their own. We like the amazing foliage up higher and the temp and the endless view and sunsets.

This is a family vacation with older kids/teenagers or a getaway kind of house. It is serene and in a real neighbourhood. There is morning and evening commuting traffic sounds, but it just made me feel like we weren't isolated in a jungle. Easily accessible to all parts of the island to explore and then come home to a paradise. So nice! So perfect! So restful! Thank you Sandra and Ken!