Book this place now. it is an amazing property with owners who have an incredible attention to detail. For instance, by every bed there are multiport outlets with USB slots to make charging your phone easy. The garage has plenty of beach toys (bogey boards, snorkeling equipment, 2 umbrellas, 6 beach chairs, large cooler on wheels, even a collapsible wagon to transport the gear!) that you won't have to bring anything from home. There are even bikes with locks so you can ride to the nearby Hilton complex.
The condo is spacious with 2 ocean view lanais that overlook the golf course. It was just so peaceful to sit there, frozen beverage in hand, watching the sunset. Just amazing. There was plenty of room for everyone to have their own space when needed. It was such a nice place that we wound up eating out was less than we originally planned on. With a grill and dining table for 6 on the main lanai it was so easy to stay in and watch the sunset. Great for family bonding.
Things you should know:
-this is not a walk to the beach resort, plan on driving. But there are world class beaches less than 20 minutes away.
-there are fee's to access the great amenities of the resort (it was $20 a day for us) This includes access to the pool, work out room, etc. This is non-negotiable and paid directly to the resort. Not a big deal, just letting you know.
-You can't take food/drink to the pool area. There is a bar and restaurant available. We wound up going during happy hour (with live music) to get 1/2 price drinks.
-This is a quiet resort. If you are looking for a party atmosphere, this isn't the place for you.
-Its an easy walk to the Hilton resort. At the edge of ocean there is an ancient footpath that you can take over to the resort. it was fun to check out the major resort while not paying the high prices to stay there.
-the luau at the HIlton was great. Highly recommend
-We really enjoyed the Lava lava beach club, but be warned its pricey!
-there is a grocery story, KTA, in Waikola Village. Its about 15 minutes away but much better selection than the nearby store.
-Stock up by hitting the Costco in Kona.
All things considered I would book this place again for the rest of the year if I could figure out how to pay for it...