The location is about in the midst if Kailua's downtown as you can get, while still having ample privacy. The back lanai is a great spot to sit, watch the ocean, and watch people. It is still private, due to surrounding landscaping. Did not leave the back sliding glass door open too much due to some traffic sounds, but this is fine because the AC unit keeps the place extremely cool. Nice touches like a box of chocolates and tea. Parking in the daytime is not an ussue but parking at night can be a problem in the lot. Street parking is easy to find and very close to the unit. You will be in the last unit of Kona Islander Inn, closest to the water. There is a gate nearby leading to Ali'i street (waterfront drive) and you are steps away from a multitude if open air bars and restaurants with amazing views and great live music nightly. Snorkeling beaches are near such as Kahalu'u, but highly recommend taking the drive down to Two Step in Honaunau Bay. It was by far the most beautiful reef we saw on Maui or the Big Island. Great spot to stay if looking for a downtown spot thay is still close to nautre/adventure.