The best thing about this place was the location; we were really happy about how close all the beaches, coffee shops, and all other Kona things were to this unit. The lanai was pretty great also; we had our family meals there and the view was lovely. The in-unit washer and dryer were incredibly useful, we were glad to have that. We were really glad there was a beach umbrella and chair to bring to the beach. The fans and a/c kept the unit feeling cool. This unit met our basic needs of an place to stay, but didn’t exceed our expectations.
The cons of our stay were that this place seemed to be well stocked upon first glance, but was disappointingly done so on a tight budget. Multiple walls were covered in some kind of smears and stains, and many of the silverware and kitchen tools were rusty, broken, or flimsy. We had to rewash many of the dishes prior to use because they were dirty. The tub was cracked, and the mattress has had a lot of use. Many of the extra pillows were stained yellow. The a/c in the bedroom was incredibly dirty, not to mention, noisy, which made it hard to sleep. The bedroom had a funny odor. The router permitted internet access in only one spot in the unit, not in the bedroom. I think some of these things could use some improvement, especially since they were hoping for a 5-star review.
Overall, we managed to make things work, and the island definitely made up for any of the shortcomings of the unit. We had a memorable trip. We learned about the struggle the Native community is facing and how tourism is creating a lot of serious issues. We won’t be returning until the Indigenous community has their land back and Hawai’i is sovereign again. If and when we do return under those conditions, we likely won’t stay at this unit again. However, we are grateful for the accommodations and having had place to rest our heads.
Thanks for the stay!