The place was nicely located to town and walking distance for us. It worked out well on Ironman race day to cheer on our friends who were running by later in the day. The accommodations were accurately displayed on the website, the view from the lanai on this 3rd floor unit was very nice with a full ocean and pool area view. Complex is great with bbq's, pool, even access to ocean swimming if you feel comfortable climbing over the rocks a little bit. The unit was well appointed with everything you could want in the kitchen, sand chairs and towels for a trip to a beach, nice appliances and a washer and dryer which comes in very handy in Hawaii. Renters be aware: it is on the 3rd floor and there is no elevator. If you have any access or mobility issues, make sure you take this in account. Lastly, and ultimately a big factor, there is no air conditioning. The owners have done their best by providing 3 ceiling fans and no less than 5 stand alone fans, but the heat in the unit is oppressive. Before you think, "aww, this guy is just a wimp" I must tell you we have been coming to the Big Island for 18 years. We have raced multiple triathlons here including the Ironman Championships. I know heat and how to deal with it. At night, it was cooler outside than inside with all 8 fans running. Sleeping was fitful at best, we never cooled down in 5 days and 4 nights in this unit. We finally forfeited our last night and drove to Waikoloa early to check into the next place we were staying at after the race, at great expense, to not have to try and sleep one more night there. We love Chris and his wife for what amazing host's they were and for the potential the unit has for the view, location, etc., but we know we will not be returning, it just became too uncomfortable.....