The house was of a very high standard and fully equipped for all our needs. We were a family of 4 and it provided all the space we needed as well as the facilities we are used to at home.
Beds were comfortable and the rooms were spacious with nice views out across the golf course.
Kitchen was great with all the modern machinery needed to provide for all the family.
The entertainment was great, although we are on holiday and TV is not high on our list to do.
My only request to make this optimal would be perhaps a bicycle or 2 which would have been nice to whizz around the area.
The Colony Villas are a nicely created development, low rise and fitting nicely in with the other developments of Waikoloa. The place had a nice mix of residents, friendly and down to earth and without the pretentious feeling that some of the other developments and resorts have in this area.
The pool areas were good although the top pool was closed several of the days whilst being cleaned. Not sure what happened exactly but a lack of correct maintenance had meant it was going a little green! We preferred the lower pool anyway since it had a children's pool too.
My only small criticism of the Colony development is the refuse situation. To not have recycling for cardboard and many other things widely recycled on the island is in my opinion unexplainable. The Big island is beautiful and sustainability is strongly promoted everywhere, not so much here though. A small point but nonetheless an important one.
The location is great as the beachfront is a pleasant 15 mins walk away or a car ride of similar time will take you to many of the beaches along the Kona coast. Alternatively, drive up the hill beyond the main road to the beautiful countryside.
Overall we had a great 2 weeks and I would certainly stay again.