We enjoyed our 8 nights in this private, well equipped basement apartment. You will hear noise from above and from Ahi Drive, but it's not excessive. It really is an easy walk to White Sands Beach. Nice location for exploring the west side of the big island. We used the high-quality beach chairs, boogie boards and umbrella a lot. We had our own snorkel gear, but it looked like theirs was in good shape also. We really enjoyed coffee and breakfast on our private deck looking out at their garden area. We would stay here again.