We spend an amazing 12 days in the Partridge condo in Kona this October with our two girls (age 6 and 9) and some friends. The condo is beautiful, clean and has all of the immenities we needed while visiting the Big Island. The kitchen and great room are very large and we love the window walls/doors that open to the patio, yard and outdoor BBQ. We stopped at the Costco near the airport for groceries and cooked many meals which really helped bring down the cost of food while we were there. I also appreciated the washer and dryer at the condo so that we could wash the swimsuits and towels during our stay.

The condo is just short distance from the nice pool and hot tub where we spend a lot of evening time after the beach visits. The gated community is well maintained and the neighbors are extra friendly.

Right outside of the gates is a local grocery store that has a wonderful selection of food and bakery items and is very well priced. Some nights we went out for dinner and it was great being within walking distance to some good restuarants at the corner Mauna Lani Shops.

When we were not touring the island, we spent most of our time at the Mauna Lani private beach. It is located in a cove that makes ocean swimming easy and much safer for children by blocking the large waves and currents. This also makes it optimal for snorkeling. They have cabana seats, equipment rentals and a nice restaurant right at the private beach area. This was my kids favorite part of the trip.

I highly recommend staying at the Partridge condo if you are visiting the Big Island. It quickly becomes a 'home away from home' and it is hard to leave when your vacation ends. We will definitely return to Kona and book our stay at this condo.