Ko Olina resorts can be a destination in itself, or a launching pad for the island. The amenities provide everything that is needed for a complete stay - the condo has almost everything you need to "live" there temporarily. A complete kitchen, laundry, bathrooms, etc... Parking with this unit is very convenient, too. Underground parking so the car is always cool and dry when you need it. Security is top notch with your key card needed to access all areas. The commercial area for supplies, shopping, eating is walkable from the unit although our teens preferred a quick drive when it was, "too hot". The lagoon areas are inviting for swimming and you can also make your way over to Paradise Cove for some easy snorkeling if you desire. You "can" walk the lagoons/beach to Paradise Cove, which many do, but it's over some rocks and can be a little tricky for some. Otherwise, just walk down the sidewalk (10 minutes maybe) and there is a beach entrance from there.
If you want/need a fitness center, I found this to be a very nice and accessible one located on the first floor of the ocean villas building. At this time you needed to reserve an hour spot but I never had an issue. I even just walked down on occasion and asked if there was an immediate spot open and there always was.
Golfing here was also very nice. As a resort guest you do get some special perks so I highly recommend this!
We enjoyed a few stops at the tiki bar at the villas, but you can also wander along the boardwalk to other resorts for drink and food. It was quite busy while we were there so we more often ate on our great sunset view lanai and had take out. Sometimes we got it at the market (really great food choice and tasty, too!) or drove into Kapolei. We had some great Korean BBQ that lasted us for several meals (right next to Safeway)
The unit is so comfortable for a family of 4. In our case, with 2 adult children. There were also many, many families with young children here. It's also set up well for that with the main pool getting lots of action from little ones. To be expected, of course, but we would often drift to the "quiet pool"/lap pool and found this to be more enjoyable sometimes given our group makeup.
Beach chairs, towels and a few other beach items were in the unit. This was great to have along with a cooler for our day trips around the island.
All else was good - communication with Melissa, check in/out, unit delivered as advertised. Enjoy if you get the chance!