Other reviews have already talked about the property itself, which was excellent. I want to add that the location was unexpectedly perfect. I originally picked the property because we'd be a severely jetlagged family staggering off the plane. It was a quick 10 minute drive up the hill, but it turned out the location was also ideal. If you're visiting the Kona area, you'll probably be moving around, visiting multiple beaches and sites and such. This was a good central home base. The extra altitude made all the difference in terms of heat. We left all the windows open the whole time, and the area was really quiet. Yep, there are coqui frogs, but they're everywhere, and honestly don't bother us. They turn into white noise from 9pm to 2am. I'll take coqui frogs over the 5am sparrows back home any day.

We loved having a place big enough for all of us. The area is peaceful and being higher up the mountain meant it was cool even on summer days. Lori is a fantastic host. If we come back to Kona, we would stay here again.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Had everything we could have needed and more. Would highly recommend!

Lori's place was private and well appointed. There was fresh papaya bread available on check in as well as oatmeal in the cupboards and a well stocked kitchen for cooking! Everything was clean and welcoming. Very nice patio and great location just up the hill where it's cooler.

Great location

Wonderful, so comfortable !

Beautiful place, and Lori even left us some homemade papaya bread.

My two sisters and I spent four nights at this property. We had a wonderful time. Lots of room, great hills for me to walk, beautiful sunsets, we barbequed most nights, wonderful little local store with great pizza, and more!! Loved the neighborhood and the birds sang to us every night.

Thank you for a wonderful stay for our 2 1/2 weeks on the Big Island. The bed and whole Ohana was so comfortable. Everything was as pictured. The Lanai is expansive and a peaceful place to unwind over dinner and a glass of wine and sunset. We appreciate your hospitality and nice beach gear (Tommy Bahama chairs, beach umbrella, boogey boards, and cooler). Mahalo!

Great host, the property was nice as could be. Couldn't ask for more, thanks.

Had a great time. Very pretty, clean , well stocked, and great location. Warm hospitality.

Very satisfied with our stay here. Will likely be back

Beautiful home, away from the hustle, cool mornings and evenings with amazing sunsets! This home was perfect for us! Coffee for days, hot bubbly baths, nature sounds, birds and frogs! Clean, comfortable and Lori was free to work with!

Our host Lori was very friendly and she gave us everything we needed. She was also a great resource for local knowledge of the island. She pointed us to great restaurants, beaches, snorkeling, shopping, and even an active volcano! The property sits up on a hill and is only a short drive from the airport (there is no noise from it though). The neighborhood is quiet, safe and is high enough up on the mountain that the temperature is much cooler than down on the coast. The house had everything we needed including beach chairs, good Internet, comfortable beds, cable (we never even turned it on 🙂), and basic kitchen necessities. Lori even kept us stocked with local coffee! Location wise it is perfectly situated to to get into Kona in about 15 minutes or to head out on longer trips across the Big Island. We highly recommend Lori and her beautiful place for a family or just a couple’s get away. Aloha!

We enjoyed our stay on the Big Island. Very good location with a nice view and terrific sunsets. Would stay here again when in Kona.

My family had a fantastic stay at this house. It provided everything we needed. It was clean, well appointed, and comfortable. The lanai was a perfect place to drink a cup of coffee, and enjoy the sunrise each morning. We love the location for the first few days of our trip to the Big Island. It is just up the hill from the airport and central to Kona to the south and the incredible beaches to the north. We spend our mornings at the beach, come back to the house to clean up and relax, then head to Kona for dinner. Perfect. Thank you Lori and Courtney for making our stay so comfortable.

We (Family of 4) had a great time at Lori's place! The lanai was beautiful and had a perfect setting of the sun. Our family really enjoyed laying on the hammock, enjoying the sun and breeze. The location was great - super close to the airport and many beaches!Lori was a wonderful host and even gave us brownies on arrival! The vrbo also provided a lot of beach equipment that we were able to use like beach chairs, water shoes, boogie boards, etc. Thank you Lori for hosting us!

This is a lovely place! Lori is the perfect hostess and thought of everything to make our stay perfect! She was there to make check in easy and even had delicious homemade cookies for us. The location is perfect to explore the West side of the island and Lori had some great beach suggestions! As well as other things to do and places to eat! We would definitely stay here again and thank Lori for providing such a great place to stay!!!

I keep coming back to this location. It has a wonderful atmosphere and beautiful sunsets. It is higher on the mountain and comfortable in hot weather. The airport and town of Kona are just a short drive away. Lori is a great host, and alway there to make you feel welcomed and at home.

Our stay here was outstanding. The Home is located at a perfect spot as it is only 10 min from airport , 20 min to Downtown and easy to get to Hilo and travel throughout the Island. Lori is an exceptional Host. She greeted us w a taste of of Hawai’i with some Baked Banana Bread. We had beach towels , water socks, boogie boards , snorkel equipment to use throughout our stay. We had truly felt like home . Highly recommended!

We had a wonderful stay here. The lanai was great and views are very pretty. Lori was great and got us settled in when we arrived and was warm and friendly. She has some very helpful information to help with your stay on places to see, beaches and restaurants. The home was set up very well and very cozy. It was a fabulous place to stay and very centrally located to everything we wanted to do. We highly recommend booking and staying here! Dave and Jill

Lori's home was ideal for our family. We had a 15 month old with us and Lori provided a high chair and pack n play, which we greatly appreciated. The patio and back yard were also lovely. We felt very comfortable and Lori was a terrific host.

Vackert välskött hus. Bättre i verkligheten än på bilderna. Underbar utsikt och bra läge, bara 10 min fr flygplats och nära till vägen om man vill göra utflykter. Lugnt och stilla område och supertrevlig värd. Vi bodde över nyår och det var perfekt att sitta på verandan och se fyrverkerier. Rekommenderar varmt detta hus!

Lori was great at communicating with us and her place was awesome. We were able to get to many areas of the island with no issues as it was a very central.

A wonderful place to vacation ~ highly recommended. The accommodations are perfect with all the amenities you could ask for + and more! And the VIEW - such stunning sunsets! The location in Kona Palisades is mauka (mountain side) enough for cool evenings with just a short hop to your favorite beaches.

The place is exactly as described, and everything you need is there. Thanks!

This was a very nice clean rental with spectacular views of the ocean at sunset. The owner, Lori, was so easy to communicate with and accomodating to all of our requests. The beds were comfortable and the location was great with quick access to Waimea and Kona. Would definitely stay here again!

Spacious, clean, comfortable, great location! Lori was so welcoming and accommodating. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay!

Quiet, clean, and comfortable. Great evening view of sunsets. Kool air welcomes every evening because of altitude. Close to the airport. Lori is a great host.

This was such a gem to find. Lori is friendly and hospitable host and apartment has everything you need with an incredible sea view. If you are looking for serenity and peace you will find it here.

The place was very easy to locate and extreme inviting after a long day of travel. Everything one needs to start a vacation was readily available. The property owner took care of every detail and the fresh baked brownies were very much appreciated. Been using VRBO for years - this place among my top five.

A place to live! Lori provides all amenities, and is close to help, if you need it. Loved the place, would choose it again no doubt.