Away from the tourist areas of Kailua-Kona, this quiet, private apartment is in a plantation style house, on an acre and a half, at a cool 1600' elevation. The property is a 10 minute drive from the Kona Airport, 12 minutes from the beach, and 15 minutes from Kailua-Kona town. A great place for a quiet vacation in Kona. On the flanks of Mt. Hualalai, you will find rain forests, coffee plantations, art galleries and the rich cultural life of Hawai'i. Beaches, restaurants, and tourist activities are a 10-15 minute drive away. The house is at the end of long driveway, adjacent to state land, so it is private, with a beautiful view of the coastline. The unit is half of the downstairs, separate from the upstairs family quarters. The 650 sq. foot (60.4 sq. meters) unit includes a bedroom, bathroom (with shampoo/conditioner, etc), a living area with a double futon bed available, and a kitchenette (including a mini-fridge, microwave, induction element, and sink) so that guests can make breakfast, create a picnic lunch or cook a basic dinner. We try hard to live responsibly and respectfully on this land. We compost enthusiastically. The property has many fruit trees, and we love to share bananas, papayas, oranges, tangerines, or avocados ~ whatever is in season ~ with our guests. We hike, swim and surf, and we are happy to provide information and recommendations about where to go for recreational or cultural experiences. We love Hawai'i Island, and want to share this special spot with others. We look forward to helping guests to have the best experience of Hawai'i during their stay. Send us an e-mail telling us a bit about what you are looking for in your visit to Hawai'i. We will try to help you to find it. Guests have access to the ground floor of the house, as well as the garden, outside shower and parking space. We love Hawai'i Island, and feel so fortunate to live here. We want to share our lovely spot with others. We look forward to helping guests to have the best experience possible during their stay. However, we are also respectful of their privacy. We often socialize if our guests find it valuable to get to know people who live in Hawai'i, but we're sensitive of those who prefer less interaction. The neighborhood is quiet and close to beautiful running/biking/hiking paths. Beaches and excellent swim/snorkel/dive locations are 15 minute drive from the house. Restaurants are nearby. This location is close to anything you might want for your vacation, but offers you a quiet, authentic home-away-from home. Note: The coqui frogs that have come to the Big Island have indeed also found their way to our forest this year. For light sleepers, ear plugs might be handy and they are provided. Public transportation is not available in this area, so a rental car is necessary to stay here. We don't have a TV, but we do have wi-fi that is available to guests. The 17% State Transient and Excise Taxes are included in the daily rate; there will be no further costs.