This property is for low expectation, ‘on the budget’ people that will only use this rental for sleeping and showering.
A few suggestions to the property owner:
- have AC on for guests first checking in. We checked in and the indoor rental temp was probably 90F when we walked in
- provide a few bottles of water
- there should be a decent coffee, sugar and fresh half and half available. Its nice to have that when you wake up in the morning. Especially staying in the ‘capital’ of great coffee. Better coffee machine would be recommended
- there is a dire need for a light in a shower stall. Its dark and really uncomfortable
- would be great to have bigger and wider beach towels. Its a beach town, its kind of a ‘must’
- extra bath towels would be great too
- the kitchen looks old and worn out, did not wish to use it for cooking (old dishes, plastic plates, weird looking utensils).
Even though we stayed there for only 2 nights it was not a nice experience. I regret writing a bad review, but the whole condo is a great example of a ‘sloppy’ property, cheaply put together, for a sole purpose of racking money without care for its guests. We were not booking some ‘on the budget’ rental and just to be sure, this was a pricey property. The whole experience was just not pleasant and if we were staying here for more than 2 nights I would probably be more upset. The highlight of our stay was meeting the housekeeper when she dropped off a few extra towels. Really a lovely lady. We stayed in another place on Big Island that was so nice and welcoming with all different details that make you feel at home. This place on the other hand was just the opposite. Our stay with Stuart was quite disappointing. The place has potential, but it seems there is no ambition to make this place better.