Situated between Kona and Hilo, away from tourists and commercialism, this is a great condo. Looking past the green golf course from the back patio is the beautiful blue of the Pacific. You can hear the waves crashing against the rock, which was so incredibly relaxing at night. Depending on how fast you walk, Black Sands Beach is just 5 minutes away and each time we visited, we were awed by the sea turtles that bask in the sun on the black sand. Although the waves were too rough for us to snorkel or swim (we were there in January), there is a lifeguard for others who are more experienced and daring. The condo was what we expected and was clean and had all basic kitchen and bathroom needs. The one bedroom is spacious with an adjacent bathroom, and the only bathroom in the condo. It was also nice to have access to the condo's washer and dryer and traveling with kids is dirty business! My younger son and I slept on the pull out sofa bed and found it to be not only easy to pull out and put back, but surprising comfortable. Plus, sleeping on the sofa bed meant that we were closer to the sounds of the crashing waves against the rock...not a bad exchange for an actual bed at all! We did not use the pool but it looked inviting. The grounds were kept clean and the office staff was friendly and helpful. Although I'd make sure you keep all doors closed due to uninvited bugs, sitting out on the patio made for some adorable guests. Tiny birds littered the green grass while the occasional gecko or two would casually scamper by. If you're into hiking, I'd also recommend taking a drive to Green Beach's parking lot (about a 20-25 minute drive away) and taking a gorgeous 5.5 mile round trip hike along the ocean before reaching Green Beach. Even if you're not into the hike, the locals are waiting to take people to the beach's cliff area (you have to walk down a steep hill to get to the actual beach) in their 4X4's for a fee (not sure how much since we didn't do it). However, be warned--there are no bathroom AT the parking lot or the hike or Green Beach. There were also no garbage cans that we could find, so just be aware. On your way out of the parking lot, just before highway 11, don't forget to stop at Hawaii's Local Buzz "farm". You can sample and buy delicious locally made coffees & seasoned or chocolate covered macadamia nuts, get water, and perhaps more importantly, meet their super cute tropical birds! There is also a deli/ice cream/souvenir store not far from the condo that professes to be located at the most southern tip of the US. You can sit outside and eat or take your food to the beach, as we did. As I said before, this condo is a great...