We really loved this well-appointed, well-stocked, and well-positioned condo. It felt like home away from home and was very comfortable with sweeping views of Mauna Loa and a short walk to A-Bay (you can rent SUPs & other watercraft there) and the phenomenal Dolphin Quest facility at the Hilton Waikoloa. It's a short drive north to the Mauna Kea, Hapuna, Wailea and Puako beaches. If you love stargazing, just drive up the hill past Kawaihae at night, park off the road and wonder at the celestial show. A petroglyphs trail is right around the corner from the Fairway Villas.
We love the rules at Fairway Villas, because the pool noise shuts down at 9pm, one can see the manager on patrol during the day, the gardeners clean up fallen tree debris after strong winds, and no smoking in the whole complex. Wow, now that is special! A really well-managed complex. The King's & Queen's shops have anything you might need or want a short walk by foot. So much to like that we are planning on returning.