What an awesome place to have as a base for our trip to Kona!! The location and view were better than expected and it was spotless when we arrived. The church in front of the building adds a nice local charm, and we really appreciated the extra amenities like beach towels, beach chairs, and binoculars. We came back to the apartment every evening to cook dinner and watch the sunset from the balcony. It got hot enough to run the A/C a few evenings but most of the time you can open both doors and get a nice breeze. We got to see two cruise ships come in and dock for the day, and we were able to walk to the Christmas parade on Saturday night. It's an easy walk to shops, restaurants, the pier, and Kamakahonu Beach for swimming. It was also great to have an assigned parking spot available when we arrived back from driving around the island! The host is very responsive and our expectations were exceeded. 5 stars across the board.