We absolutely loved our stay in Dorothy and Alii's adorable unit. We have experienced many different condos in Hawaii, and this one was definitely one of the best.
It was meticulously clean and appointed with high-end and very thoughtful details. For example, the sliding door to the balcony had a wonderful custom louver shade door over the glass that allowed for the perfect amount light to come in, but also ensured privacy. Additionally, there was a motion-sensored light in the kitchen/bathroom area that was super convenient when accessing this area at night. There was a small fridge, sink and microwave, as well as very nice cups, glasses silverware, and other utensils.
Additionally, the unit overlooked the pool and hot tub area and was decorated with incredibly authentic and classy Hawaiian cultural decorations. And though we didn't use them due to our very short stay, there were also all the things needed for the beach (chairs, towels, etc..) AND an umbrella, which was super handy when we walked in the rain.
The location is perfect for all of the shops and restaurants on Ali'i Drive. There were ABC stores within 2-minutes either way, which we loved. The property sits across the street from the ocean. We didn't swim at this spot, but we did sit on the beach and enjoy the waves.
The parking lot is small as others have mentioned, but we had no trouble finding parking during our short weekend stay.
We highly recommend snagging this rental if it is available. Apparently it is listed as a "rare find" because it is often booked. We were able to get it due to a last-minute cancellation and we feel incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to experience this oasis in busy Kona!