The home is nice and the view is great, but there were more things broken than working unfortunately. The internet wasn’t working for 3 days...contacted the owner after troubleshooting (per her request) only to be met with her yelling at me that she was sleeping. I had a hard time getting over that to enjoy the rest of the trip. I had no idea where she lived, and called her when I returned back to the home, per her request. This was very unacceptable. The television only got 1 channel, and the Xbox didn’t turn on at all. Also, the blender was broken. Mind you we had 5 teenagers with us...and was trying to look up directions and book excursions while in the home. I would say she needs a house manager and to equip the home better, especially if you are going to put these items on the website as available. The beach the owner recommended was not only a few minutes away and was impassable as the latter part of the “trail” was underwater past jagged rocks and around several “private property” signs. We were able to find a wonderful beach about 30 minutes away, however, and loved exploring this beautiful island.

Thank you, Nancy for sharing your beautiful home with our family. We loved the outdoor patio to enjoy the amazing ocean views, watch the sunsets and dip our feet into the pool during the warm afternoons. The kids brought their own tablets, and they enjoyed playing in the billiard room a few times. We cooked meals, read books, lounged and explored the island. Your house is spacious and offered so many amenities to make us feel at home. We loved watching the geckos, the goats eating on the hillside plus the cats who came to visit in the evenings. Your home was perfect for our family to have our own rooms and congregate in the kitchen and living room. We wished we had a longer vacation. We strongly recommend renting this house to anybody. It was so peaceful and quiet. The driveway is steep, but we figured it out. We can't say enough about your home. Thank you for making our family vacation one of our favorites. Aloha. - Barbara and family, Milton-Freewater, OR

We flew into Kona Airport and drove directly to the house. The numbers at the top of the drive are not lighted and were a little hard to see in the dusk. But what a treat awaited us at the end of the cement driveway. There were 6 adults and 4 elementary school aged children who had space to enjoy the home. We would add bug spray to the list of things to bring and we left some behind to share with the next guests. There is no air conditioning but it was never a concern. There are fans everywhere and the evenings cool down in the lava mountain. We spent time at the volcano, took advantage of the hints on bakery, restaurants and shopping that were part of the listing. We all hated our time to end! Beaches are convenient and we did snorkeling and kayaking nearby. Our kids were lucky enough to see spinning dolphins and swam with turtles on a black beach. We bought local fruit and fish and ate out on the patio at night. Great kitchen, pool room and washer and dryer. The water provided was perfect and we refilled it for the next visitors. Only $1.50 in Ocean View nearby. We also had 2 dinners at Mele's on Route 11 about 6 miles away. Great service and fresh fish. Strong w-ifi and great secure internet connection. This was a family celebration and this VRBO made it even better.

If you like quiet and peaceful...this is for you! Great views of the ocean and very comfortable setting. The hammock and watching the birds at the bird feeder were my favorites! Our teens (4) loved the pool table...didn't use the pool as we were out doing the touristy thing most of the day. It was nice coming back to comfortable beds after long days of sightseeing. The owners have provided most everything you could ask for...washer, dryer, beach towels, even a wine refrigerator!! Mahalo Nancy for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home. It was a pleasure talking with you as well as Carol. She was a gem!

If you like quiet and peaceful...this is for you! Great views of the ocean and very comfortable setting. The hammock and watching the birds at the bird feeder were my favorites! Our teens (4) loved the pool table...didn't use the pool as we were out doing the touristy thing most of the day. It was nice coming back to comfortable beds after long days of sightseeing. The owners have provided most everything you could ask for...washer, dryer, beach towels, even a wine refrigerator!! Mahalo Nancy for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home. It was a pleasure talking with you as well as Carol. She was a gem!

This house is beautiful! We wanted a vacation place near South Point and not overrun with tourists but at the same time, we wanted to be close enough to visit both the Hilo and Kona sides of the island, the location was perfect. Our flight arrived late and GPS did not work so I advise printing directions in advance and maybe using google to familiarize yourself with the area a little bit. My sister freaked about the driveway being so steep and navigating the rental car in the parking area was tricky. However, we had two men on this trip so we just tossed them the keys. The only other thing I would mention is that the pool table equipment wasn't in good condition. The cues were missing tips or broken. We managed to salvage a single stick and took turns which was great since we played pool almost every night.Everything else was beautiful. The house is huge and lovely, the kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked with everything we needed. We stopped at the Walmart in Kona on the way in for staple items since we were staying for several days and then took advantage of the small grocery store in Ocean View (best prices FOR SURE in the area). We cooked most of our meals in the kitchen or on the grill, only eating out a few times during our stay.The view was spectacular and I pretty much lived in the hammock outside my bedroom. I would absolutely rent this house again.

This house is beautiful! We wanted a vacation place near South Point and not overrun with tourists but at the same time, we wanted to be close enough to visit both the Hilo and Kona sides of the island, the location was perfect. Our flight arrived late and GPS did not work so I advise printing directions in advance and maybe using google to familiarize yourself with the area a little bit. My sister freaked about the driveway being so steep and navigating the rental car in the parking area was tricky. However, we had two men on this trip so we just tossed them the keys. The only other thing I would mention is that the pool table equipment wasn't in good condition. The cues were missing tips or broken. We managed to salvage a single stick and took turns which was great since we played pool almost every night. Everything else was beautiful. The house is huge and lovely, the kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked with everything we needed. We stopped at the Walmart in Kona on the way in for staple items since we were staying for several days and then took advantage of the small grocery store in Ocean View (best prices FOR SURE in the area). We cooked most of our meals in the kitchen or on the grill, only eating out a few times during our stay. The view was spectacular and I pretty much lived in the hammock outside my bedroom. I would absolutely rent this house again.

This is a gorgeous home, very quiet and private, with a huge and well-appointed patio that maximizes the dramatic views. We enjoyed cooking in, relaxing and reading, and hiking to Honomalino beach for snorkeling and swimming. After hiking down from the house to the water and back up the very steep hills, we wisely decided to drive to the bottom and park before doing our daily exercise along the water! This was a good location to get to the volcano, however it was a bit isolated in terms of having access to nearby restaurants. Only negatives for us were the very small and cold pool, and the VOG that unfortunately was present most days of our stay, which prevented our being able to see any sunsets. Linda was very responsive and helpful and we really enjoyed our stay.

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this wonderful home. What a great place. The beds were incredibly comfortable and the views were incrdible. The house is beautifully decorated, the kitchen was terrific to work in, fully stocked with appliances like a blender and waffle iron. We appreciated finding a few items we had forgotten like spices and coffee filters. We even played pool in a wonderful game room when we werent sitting out under the stars. We loved hearing the birds in the morning and being away from the crowds in Kona. There is a welcoming vibe, and the experience is totally casual yet gracious. The local spots like Honomolino, the markets in Ocean View, and easy day trips to Kona and South Point make it a good place to stay between excursions..It is in the dry part of the island, heavenly! We circumnavigated the island in a week's time with an overnight in Volcano. Always glad to get back to our place on the hill. We will recommend this spot to others.

I am not sure what happened between 2008 and December 2010 when we stayed here but I would not recommend this place to anyone Aside from the fact we arrived and the place was a mess, we had to ask for our first night rental back after the owner promised to refund and to this date, have not received our security deposit back, again after the owner promised to send it to us. This place is an unorganized mess and is not what is promised on the site. In regards to amenities: listings are not accurate Property well maintained: no Good Customer service:no Recommend to anyone: no The beach here is amazing.. definately would go back to the beach...

A wonderfuk Week. have had a great time exploring the Island. Lovely house. The black Sand Beach (Honomalino) is worth the trek. Make sure you have water socks/flip flops to cross at high tide-sturdy shoes otherwise. Pilothill, Ca & Freemont, Ca

The house is beautiful down to the smallest details-big details too! The thought put into it is amazing-swimming w the Wild Spinner Dolphins and the volcano were amazing! Fabulous and Luxurious. I Liked Thad Dillpins Tha Best Cha & Willie Great House!! Las Vegas, Nevada

Your house is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for letting us enjoy your home. You have decorated the house amazingly. I was so amzed at the stuff you have here for us to use. It has all the comforts of home. Thanks again for everything we enjoyed our stay. Grantsville, Pennsylvania