The location: Big Island west coast, south of Kailua Kona village. Easy access building is tucked in between Ali'i Drive and the ocean. Kind of in the condos and private homes section, but most of the newer bigger condo units are uphill and not on the ocean. This is a gem. Adjacent to building is Magic Sands Beach, a little protected public beach with sand and a reef barrier to make it calm for snorkeling. On the other side of building is a small public park with palm trees and picnic tables. The building: has a sixties vibe, flat design, only three stories high, stairs only, with a central breezeway leading to private small very clean pool, manicured green lawn with walkway and BBQ grill, and a low seawall made of black lava rock. The building manager is part-time and she received a UPS shipment for us when we broke a camera part. Was there when we arrived. It's a small building, many of the owners have glassed in their patio balconies for more space. Kudos to Jan for keeping her lanai intact! It's quite nice to feel the ocean breeze on an open air patio. Note: we found no fishy ocean smell, as the tidal change does not wash seaweed up on the beach. You have a private parking space and the parking lot is fairly secure, with tall iron fencing around it. The patio and greens area is accessible only through the keycard-secure breezeway. The unit: third floor, just the right height for balcony (lanai patio) sunset viewing. The unit is clean and spotless, no easy feat when you are on the ocean. Jan's decor makes the tiny space cozy and highly functional. It feels island-appropriate in colors, patterns and textures and a touch modern in the bathroom. I liked Jan's clay-red walls and neutral blondes and lava blacks in furniture, granite tops, lamps and sconces. The bedside and ceiling fans make it easy to move air around. Nicer kitchen appliances made coffee and toasting and cooking much more fun. I appreciated the sturdy outside patio furniture and table for dining or wining, book or sunset. Our host: Since we were unfamiliar with Hawaii and this less-populated island, we were most appreciative. Jan the owner is a pleasure with communications, responding multiple times pre-trip with information and suggestions. She arranged for housekeeping to accept an early bag drop-off so we could tour more easily in the morning before check-in (we came off a live aboard dive boat in the early am). Jan was available all week by text or phone. Jan left a welcome gift of local goodies, including a cold bev waiting in the fridge. Other notes: it is tidy and compact, like a NY apartment. Everything you need is here in a well-laid out plan. But it is tight as befits Hawaii real estate. Not for more than two. The new A/C (air conditioner) works great. Be aware the aircon is costly to run. A park...