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Kona Airbnb review
Pros:
1. Across the street from the ocean (no nearby sandy beach, however) yet within a couple blocks of dozens of restaurants, shops, cafes, a farmer’s market, small grocery store, bars. I literally didn’t use a car the first 3 days I was here because I could walk everywhere I wanted to go in less than 10 min.
2. Super comfy mattress and bedding and the couch and patio furniture are very nice too.
3. Large TV, easy to operate universal remote and plenty of free things to watch (YouTube, Netflix, etc.)
4. Small wall unit AC keeps entire apartment comfortable (but is a little noisy – but that’s way better than sweating!
5. Very clean and tidy and I know the owner cautions people, but I didn’t any live bugs in here during my two week stay. I did see a gecko mom and baby on the patio, though. Super cute!
6. The lobby and grounds of the complex are simple, beautiful and lush. The pool and hot tub are kept clean and generally aren’t crowded. There are shady spots and lots of tables, lounge chairs and four gas grills you can use. (Comes in handy since the apartment doesn’t have a stove or oven.)
7. The staff in the lobby are super helpful, caring, and attentive. I give them a 10! As a matter of fact, they assisted in saving my life when I had an allergic reaction and sought their help in calling an ambulance
8. There is limited, unassigned parking but I never encountered a time where I couldn’t get a space either in the lot or on the street directly in front of the complex. Compact to midsize cars fit best 😊
9. The shower was immaculate and the water pressure is good! Nice fluffy towels too and basic toiletries (shampoo, soap, conditioner, body lotion and hair dryer).
Cons:
1. Very limited kitchen supplies, including what I would consider basics like...wine bottle opener, can opener, cheese grater, spatula, ladle or serving spoon. If you plan to prepare your own meals just be aware that there’s a hot plate, a microwave, and a crockpot, as far as preparing hot foods go. I was able to make the majority of my meals without a major issue but it wasn’t super convenient and I ended up having to eat out more than I’d planned to.
2. A large sliding glass door is the only source of natural light in the apartment. It felt a little dark in here (but there are lots of strategically placed mirrors to help with that). I think that’s why the owner has very sheer gauzy material and no blinds on the glass door which left me feeling a bit exposed. At night, with any interior lights on, you can see right in and there’s no way to block it. Not a huge deal, but be aware that your bed is facing that giant glass door and you are gonna need to have clothes on at all times, other than in the bathroom, unless you’re a nudist or whatever and you don’t care – hehe.
As you can tell, the pros greatly outweigh the cons – at least for me. I would stay here again. It is a fair price for what you get and much more reasonable priced than most places nearby. Perfect size for one or two adults.