Paulette's Kona Condo is in a great location with an open and stunning view of the ocean. There were a few glitches since Paulette lives on the mainland and isn't able to personally oversee management of the property. I had problems accessing the key in the lock box, but Paulette sent someone over to open it (with a hammer!) and the problem was solved in just a few hours. We also had trouble finding the pool key, and raised the ire of the neighbors by climbing over the locked gate for a youngster's pool snorkel lesson before heading to the ocean. Since there is no wifi, I burned through my monthly allocation of data usage quickly in locating directions, finding restaurants and beaches, weather, etc. Paulette had made clear that wifi isn't available but I didn't adequately anticipate how much I rely on it internet for vacation information.

Apart from these annoyances, the condo is spacious and comfortable, and it was lovely to have 2 BR with private bath for each. Located south of Kona, the condo is an easy drive into town to listen to music, eat out, enjoy the bustle of Kona, or head off easily to the refuge at Pu'u O Honaunau, snorkeling, or Volcanoes National Park.