Gerard's condo was just as advertised, and provided a fantastic couple of days for myself and my two teenagers. This is a lovely condo unit near Keahou Bay, nestled next to an interesting tree that is host to lots of birds. The unit opens up nicely from the porch (lanai) to provide a breeze and was certainly livable without AC. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen well appointed. Gerard has available ALL of the things you need for a beach day, including snorkeling gear, water shoes, a cooler, and beach chairs among other things. There are two beaches that are within walking distance. Both have sandy parts, but one is a glorious set of tide pools good for exploring and letting the littler kids play in the water safely and the other has very good snorkeling and is guarded. The condo complex has a very nice pool that works great for the kids as well. The condo is located on the quiet side of Kona, which was a blessing for us. Finally, Kealakekua Bay is not far away, which is a prime snorkeling spot. We took the Captain Cook cruises out of Keahou Harbor and really enjoyed it; just a 2 minute drive from the condo. Grocery store, pizza and shave ice nearby. One thing to note is that getting to Hawaii Volcano National Park from Kona is a long (2 hour one way) drive. Plan for a full day if you go for a visit (but well worth it). I love the Big Island, and Gerard's place was the ideal choice for our stay.