We traveled to Kona from Philadelphia. It was a long travel day but we checked in to the condo around 4:30/5pm! Unit was a great size for the both of us. We didn't even use the one bedroom which gave us extra space to keep our luggage in there. The condo had plenty of toiletries and amenities including a hair dryer, towels, beach chairs and even some left behind sunscreen. We weren't quite sure about the location when we first arrived but by the end of our stay we realized it was a really great spot. We walked to Ali'i Drive every day and night for good food and shopping. Stores are more souvenirs type stuff. (wish they had more boutique type stuff there) We went to the grocery store a few times to get things to make breakfast at the condo. We went to Kona Coffee right up the street everyday for coffee. They were really nice in there! The area definitely has a homeless population that I was unaware of. Coming from Philadelphia - you wouldn't think that would alarm us but we just weren't expecting it I suppose. The homeless don't both you - but they are pretty much everywhere. On the beach, along the main strip, up and down Palani where the condo is located. We even saw them going through the dumpster in the community. To be honest, if my husband wasn't with me, I would have been a bit anxious and felt unsafe. We never walked to the beach from the condo. Didn't find the one others says was in walking distance. We rented a car and drove to a few different beaches as well as across the entire island to the other side for Ziplining. Highly recommend the Zipline through Paradise experience in Hilo! Overall, I rated our stay a 5 because the condo was comfy and clean! It was in a good location. Trudy was a great host and responded quickly. Thanks for having us!