The location is great! The property has 2 street frontages - one to the main road and one to the rear which is right opposite the beach on Ali’i Drive. I loved watching the crashing waves and hearing the ocean from my room. Across the road 3 mins walk is Bubba Gump and restaurants right on the beach. The waves literally crash up against the restaurants sub floor. The views are gorgeous and it’s a stunning place to take those sunset pics sitting on the nearby blue stone walls at the park which is also walking distance away - less than 5 minutes. The room had everything you could ask for. Lounge room was generous but Kitchen and bathroom were small - all in one room, so for 1 its ok. For 2 it would be tight. Kitchen was fully equipped –crockery, cutlery and pans. Stove was a plug in variety with 2 electric hot plates that are stowed in the cupboards below, and takes a while to heat up. But at least it’s great to have the option to use. I didn’t use any other appliances but they looked clean and were all available for use – incl fridge, microwave, coffee maker, toaster oven, no kettle. Rod was very friendly and helpful by email. Responses were pretty fast. Instructions were good by text and I found the place easily from the airport which is close – only 15 – 20 mins away. I felt very much left to my own devices though with no phone in the room to call the front desk if I had any minor queries. Internet is great, works really well as does the air conditioner. The mattress and pillows are very comfortable. Plenty of cupboards and storage. I had heavy suitcases as I had been travelling from Australia, so dragging them up and down 3 flights of stairs isn’t fun. Rod did mention this in his ad, but I’d overlooked this when I booked it. Laundry is in a separate room near the front foyer and they charge USD $1.50 to wash and $1.50 to dry clothes. Car Parking – not enough to cater for each apartment. If it’s full at the end of the evening. I had to drive around the streets to find spaces on the road. There’s often space on the nature strip right out front of the resort but being on my own I didn’t like walking around the streets in the dark on my own from where I parked the car to my room, especially if I had bags to carry after my day trips. A few metres away is the Farmers Market which is cute but relatively small, and all produce is expensive. For example Pineapples $3.50 USD each, Mango $3.00 USD each. Pizza around the corner was $15.00 USD for a small gluten free excl tax and excl tip. Kona coffee across the road was $5.50 USD a cup. I bought a cake and coffee at Kurtistown...