This place was perfect for us and we would definitely consider staying here again. First of all, it is absolutely oceanfront! We sat on the balcony in the morning drinking our coffee while watching whales and spinner dolphins. A pair of binoculars was provided, but we brought our own. This worked out well, as it allowed us to both watch all of this at the same time. It gets a bit warm on the balcony in the afternoon when the sun is going down; however, there is a full-length floor-to-ceiling window right next to the balcony, so you can sit in the air-conditioning and still look at the ocean. The sunsets are absolutely glorious and it’s nice to sit out at night looking at the moon over the ocean in the evening. From the front bed, you can fall asleep listening to the sound of the ocean waves. The beds and furniture were all very nice and comfortable. It was a nice place to relax. During the time that we were there, the pool was never very busy. The unit is very quiet and located in a residential neighborhood. This is good because it is peaceful and quiet. There is an excellent poke restaurant a couple of doors down that should not be missed! We ended up eating there several times. There is also a small convenience store directly across the street. Other than that, you’ll need to drive or order delivery if you want food from a restaurant (within 15 minutes’ drive time, there are several big-box stores, grocery stores and attractions). The furthest we need to venture was Waikoloa, about 30 minutes away, for a helicopter tour (worth every penny, incidentally). This was really the best of both worlds because we could enjoy the peaceful surroundings but also were close to a number of things to do within a short drive. I suppose if you’re interested in the resort experience in which you walk out of your unit directly into activities and restaurants, this might not be for you. But for us, it was perfect. I’ve read some reviews saying that the kitchen was not all that well stocked. As with any of these rentals, each owner does this their own way. Being aware of this, we dropped our bags off, took stock of what we needed and went to the grocery store. No big deal, but something to think through ahead of time. All in all, it was a great stay and was exactly what we expected.