Very clean and comfortable stay!
We were worried about pests (after previous trips to Hawaii) but didn’t see a single bug anywhere- the home was clearly well cared for.
Beds were comfortable and the furniture was very cozy. The kitchen was large and well stocked- we made dinner there most nights and enjoyed eating outside on the extra large balcony. There is a great sunset view as well. The balcony had a nice grill which we used quite a lot although you need to cook early if you’re going to grill due to no light in that area.
Even though the ocean view is from a bit far away (it’s lovely but you aren’t going to sit and watch for dolphins or anything) it’s still super close to a great beach. We didn’t walk just because we had a lot to carry but it was about a 2-3 minute drive with a nice grocery store right on the way for grabbing snacks.
The location was also a great home base for exploring all over the island, we were able to get to Volcano, Pololu Valley, Hapuna and Hilo in an hour or two. There are plenty of super close conveniences and even some fresh fruit stands nearby (a great little fruit stand called Cooks Bounty is just a few mins down the road).
There were plenty of towels provided along with two boogie boards, two small coolers, tons of ice, beach chairs and an umbrella so we had a great setup for the week.
Neighbors were quiet and even though the unit is right next to the pool, noise was never a problem at all and our young teens loved being able to go jump in the pool or hot tub each night.
The only issues were that the water line to one of the toilets made a really loud sound - but the problem is solved by just turning off the water to that toilet when it wasn’t in use and the living area air conditioner leaked a lot of water so one side of the balcony was often wet and slippery- not a huge deal because we just didn’t walk over there.
Highly recommend!