Our family of six (2 adults and 4 kids —11, 14, 16,20) had an amazing two weeks at Anna and Russell’s condo! It was our first time to this island, and after so many months of being cooped up at home due to Covid, it was a pleasure and joy to travel to such a beautiful place. I was really anxious about traveling but Hawaii is so respectful, safe and incredible with mask wearing and distancing. I wish my state was as diligent.
The condo was represented accurately in every respect. We had lots of meals on the lanai, used the bbq, were grateful for the closet of beach chairs and coolers, appreciated the very close walk to the pool, jumped in the car for a less than five minute drive to the beach club (you can’t really walk there). The grocery store was very close and our kids hopped on the bikes and used the locks on them to go to buy ice cream and snacks. They loved that. The sun zapped us and at night we watched shows in the tv and relaxed—took us a few days to figure out that netflix was on the dvd system.
The island is amazing for exploring and we were craving adventure! We took day trips to black and green sand beaches, saw turtles and dolphins, took a catamaran tour with ocean sports (amazing!!), did a day at the volcano (leave early —like at 7am, then treat yourself to lunch at the volcano house for lunch after the four mile loop). We went to the Hilo farmers market and akaka falls the same day. I feel like we got to do everything—a coffee tour (go to breakfast at the coffee shack—worth the wait!). Fun dinners out were at Willies Chicken and Kona Brewing. There are so so many amazing beaches but a lovely one that was tucked away was Manini, we went there after snorkling at two step.
Ubers are impossible (my daughter tried) but maybe it was a weird time (Sunday evening).
We had a great time, had great communication with the owners and highly recommend. Now back to real life! Thankfully I bought plenty of Kona coffee to get me back to the daily grind. 🥰🌴🌊