The Captain's Quarters is located on the "dry" side of Waimea, up in a pleasant, quiet neighborhood known as Nob Hill. Great views of Mauna Kea down to the Kohala coast. At about 2900', the evenings were always a pleasant temperature for sleeping and the daytime temps usually varied from cool mornings to warm afternoons. The house is spacious and comfortable and the kitchen quite well appointed for at home cooking and dining. Loved sitting on the deck for sundowners and grilling fish. Within good walking distance of Waimea Coffee and several great restaurants. A quick drive takes you to local farmers markets and some of the Kohala coast's best beaches. House comes equipped with sufficient beach chairs and boogie boards.

Owners Jay and Diane are very amenable and accommodating. We did overlap for a few days (while they were staying at their smaller "above garage" apartment uphill from the main rental house) but we never felt like this impinged upon our privacy.

Some reviewers have remarked upon the steep driveway, which is a rather common feature for many homes in this hilly area. Something we quickly grew accustomed to negotiating.

All in all, a very comfortable, well-located and well-priced accommodation for a visit to the Big Island.