The view is as pictured!! Just a lovely location...we went in January and only the morning sun hit the windows from like 9-10. Beautiful lanai to enjoy morning coffee and afternoon drinks. There are some items to use in a pinch like umbrellas, a beach chair, floatie. Kitchen spices were available and some coffee filters. If you plan to do laundry you might want to pack some pods instead of buying a large container or package once you arrive. Laundry and trash areas were right near our room, and both areas were kept very clean and spotless. Short walk to the Hilton Hawaiian Village and Hale Koa beaches. As military retirees we used the amenities of the Hale Koa a lot. We can't say enough about Dainora's rental unit!