Mai's condo was overall about the same as staying in a hotel.
Pros: It was nice to have a kitchen, washer, and dryer. Access to the pool and a small beach. There are also beach toys and a cooler provided. Kona restaurants and shopping were walkable, far side of town is only about a mile walk. Ample parking.
Cons: Some expected amenities were missing: hand soap in the bathroom, coffee for the coffee maker, an air conditioner you don't have to climb on a chair to turn on (the remote didn't work). The place smelled really musty especially when you first walked in. Check-in was confusing. We wandered around for a while looking for the condo after getting to the resort. We found a map near what looked like an office. There was NO cell phone service in the condo. Basement condo was dark.
Overall, it is an okay place to stay on a budget.