On a scale of 1 to 10, I gladly rate my stay with Dennis as a 10.
Firstly, he is a delight to work with and interact with. When I asked for a larger saucepan, he delivered it within a couple of hours. He was very responsive to phone and text. It was more like dealing with a friend than someone renting a room. I find him a very kind, easy going and considerate person.
The room itself was lovely. It directly faces the Ocean. So from the balcony, you look out over a well-manicured yard area with flowering plants and palm trees. Tee kee torches at night. The there is a road, not very loud, and then the ocean. So you watch the waves rolling in and the sun set. With the door open, (screen closed but not necessary because there aren’t any bugs) you go to sleep and wake up to the sounds of the ocean. The complex is large and only very few rooms have a direct ocean view. A friend of mine stayed in a different room and the quality was vastly inferior.
The balcony has a taller small table and bar stools so you can look out on the ocean vs the railing. Also a drying rack to air dry wet beach cloths.
Dennis has remodeled the unit. In some units a small kitchen area is in the bathroom area. In his unit there is a nicely appointed kitchen area, with a hot plate, toaster, toaster oven and microwave. A full sized refrigerator as well, and all the cooking supplies I needed for my 3 week stay.
I found the bed extremely comfortable, and the sheets very soft. There is a good size closet and plenty of drawer space under the bed as well as a place to store luggage. Also a good size closet to hang clothes.
The complex, Kona Islander, has quiet times etc. so that wasn’t a problem. Neighbors weren’t loud or partying etc.
The staff were helpful, kind and courteous. There are not enough parking spots in the complex to accommodate all the cars, there was ample street parking and I always found a spot within a few minute walk of the condo. There are many restaurants within walking distance.
Considering all you get I thought the price was a bargain. Upon returning to the area, I’d love to stay in the unit again. Thanks Dennis for creating such a lovely place to enjoy the Kona area and the big island.