The apartment is in a great location. The kitchen was nicely remodeled and the balcony with a view of the church was wonderful.
However, the check-in procedure was the most complicated of any AirBnB I had ever been to. Aside from the kitchen, the place is basic and dated. Don't expect an electronic lock or even a thermostat. Instead, there's a lockbox with keys and an unlabeled, antiquated A/C controller. There also was a loud hum from somewhere in the apartment complex that permeated through the bedroom.
My expectations were higher due to the glowing reviews. But if you temper your expectations, this is a pretty good place to stay in downtown Kona.