If you're looking for a lower cost place that has an incredible location, then this is your place. There is a walkway on the side of the building that leads you directly to the beach!! We absolutely loved how walkable everything was and how easy it was to get downtown Kona.
However, we did feel pretty bummed about the sleeping arrangements and cleanliness of the space. The listing says that it will sleep 4 people comfortably, but that's not really the case. The futon that is in the living room folded down into only a twin (maximum full) sized bed. There was no way we could fit two people on it. There was a leg in the middle of the futon that was bent as well, so we were afraid to break it. Our friends ended up just sleeping on the one air mattress for the week, but we weren't super thrilled. The bedroom bed is GREAT and so comfy - but beware, the only air conditioner in the place is in the living room. So, it got really really hot in the bedroom at night. We had to go out and buy a fan just so it was tolerable.
As far as cleanliness, the bathroom was pretty dirty when we arrived. The mirror was pretty gross, the shower curtain and bathroom rug looked like they were growing mold, and the shower had sand in it. The rest of the place was pretty clean, but we struggled with the ants as well. We were constantly wiping down surfaces and making sure food wasn't left out, but there were still ants crawling around all over the kitchen counters/sink.
The owners had great communication with us. They made everything about check in very clear and even checked in with us during our stay. At one point, there was sand and water backing up through the shower drain and it filled the shower with more sand. We let them know and they had a plumber over within a few hours! It was so quick and we were really thankful for that.
We were definitely unaware that we could have alcohol in the space though. There was nothing specific about it in the listing, but when we got to the building we saw a few large signs indicating that there was no alcohol allowed on the property.
OVERALL, if you're looking for a place that is affordable and you value location/walkability over finding a really clean and nice place - then this space will be perfect for you. We definitely enjoyed our stay amidst these things.