The reason to stay at Emmy’s place is for its location and views! Her place is relatively central to most places on Kona and a short walk from a good snorkeling beach. The views are amazing and serene; we loved the sunset dinners we had on the porch and the many rainbows we saw over the ocean. Having access to a pool was nice and and the pool’s depth range from 1-8ft so there was a great area of the pool for young kids. There is a big kitchen in the condo and it’s relatively stocked with things you need to cook a basic meal. Prior reviews said that the fridge didn’t work/broke down for them and when we arrived, there was a brand new fridge.
However, other than what I just mentioned, the condo is not nearly as luxurious as advertised. The bathrooms are worn down and old. One of the bathrooms smells like a sewer. Many of the fixtures were rusty and in need of repair. We had an unfortunate incident where one of us were showering and all of a sudden the bath’s faucet head broke and launched straight at him. Thank goodness there was no injury. We immediately reported it to Emmy and she was very responsive and did get someone to come fix it the next day, for which we’re thankful for.
Another downside to this rental is the policy of needing to launder EVERYTHING but one load of all the linens you used during the stay. Like most other reviews said, you basically have to devote the last day to doing laundry for them (sheets and towels) even though you pay a cleaning fee.
If you have young kids and need to use the high chair and pack and play that they advertise, I would caution you that they are both very moldy and I personally would not put my kids in them.
Cable was also advertised but wasn’t actually provided.
Overall it was a fine stay and we did enjoy our time in Kona; we just wish we got more of what was advertised.