We loved this condo! It had everything we could want: we did a lot of cooking, borrowed boogie boards from downstairs, etc., and at the end of the day, just wanted to stay in. I've always liked the big island, and this was my best visit yet: the condo felt like our home away from home, with plenty of room for our family of four.
This part of Alii Drive is not very busy. I felt comfortable using it for routine walks if I headed south (northbound Alii has less of a shoulder, but I wouldn't hesitate to walk north to go one block to the friendly convenience store, or a couple blocks farther to the Poké Shack). Walking south leads to a few beaches.
A typical day involved a short drive to Island Naturals (deli and grocery) in Kiluah Kona, a longer drive to hike somewhere like Green Sands, or a Hawaii Forest & Train tour. Certainly one could just take the bus into Kiluah Kona and skip cars completely.
People on the Big Island have been extremely nice. It's a great place for nature lovers.
I feel this condo is true to the airbnb spirit as it felt like a real home. The building manager told me that our hostess did a lot of the remodel with her own hands. Rebecca (and/or previous guests) left a brand-new (sealed) fresh bag of coffee, fresh butter, olive oil, and plenty of tupperware and all that practical stuff, which creates a very positive mood and allowed us to start cooking right away. We miss being there, listening to the ocean...
P.S. I noticed some guy quietly cleaning the building's pool (and checking the chemistry, etc.) every single day.