As soon as we arrived, we felt at ease. Lima Hoku has a great vibe. It was clean, tastefully decorated, and had all the amenities we had hoped for. Our highlights from the trip:
*The deck - Excellent for a leisurely breakfast and evening wind-down. Provides a lovely view of the ocean (from side view, since deck faces mainly north).
*Residential - We felt like we were in the mix with the locals. In the morning we saw people heading to work. In the early evening we could hear families chatting outside. Once it got late, it was nice and quiet. No loud partying.
*Spacious - The kitchen, dining and living areas (plus deck) are on the main floor. The bathroom, bedroom and spacious walk-in closet are on the upper floor. This meant we could spread out and enjoy our stay. It also meant there was no one above us, which added to the feeling of privacy.
*Beach supplies! - 2 beach chairs and a beach umbrella were great, and allowed us to find quiet spots on beaches away from the crowds. There are also 2 boogie boards and 2 floaty noodles, plus beach towels available for use.
*Location - stores, restaurants, and beaches are close by.
*Responsiveness - When we requested a couple supplies, they were provided promptly.
The only negative I would mention is once or twice in the evening (at maximum) we could smell cigarette smoke coming in from outside. There are fans, so we just closed the door and ran the fans until the smoking was done.
If you're looking for a laid-back, comfortable home base for your stay in Kailua-Kona, then this is in ideal place.