If you're looking for a spacious condo that is relatively close to major cities and areas such as Coconut Grove Marketplace, Captain Cook, Kealakekua Bay, and more, it is relatively close and ranges anywhere from 5-8 miles from the property.
Overall, the property had a lot to offer such as 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, as well as a pullout couch in the living room. My favorite was the outdoor patio which I got to enjoy my breakfast and coffee every morning. The weather has been fantastic in this area and relatively quiet as it is just a little further away from the tennis courts and surrounding pool areas. Access to the trash site is just a stone throw away from the property in itself.
There were many amenities that this condo had to offer such as a fully stocked kitchen for plates, bowls, eating/cooking utensils, pots, pans, colander, etc as well as the bedrooms and bathrooms (i.e. blankets, pillows, linens, towels, toiletries, paper towels, soap, dishwashing detergent, laundry detergent, trash bags etc.). Unfortunately, we had to purchase oil, salt, and pepper which is listed as being offered but wasn't actually stocked in the kitchen.
As for the weather itself, during the winter time, AC is not required, which is actually an additional $25 per day. I noticed as long as the fans were running and the windows are open overnight, it is comfortable to make do without. However, for the summertime, you may want to consider this. The front desk was kind to let me assess if I needed it or not rather than deciding right at check-in if I needed it for the duration of my stay.
There were some cons to this property. First, the twin-sized beds were a bit lumpy if you're not used to super firm mattresses and the master bedroom's full-size bed is pretty snug for two people. As for the internet connection, although my devices were connected to the WiFi, the connection wasn't very strong which. I would be cognizant if you're relying on strong connection for your stay. As for the living room, there were holes in the windows behind the couch and so we had to close up the vents as bugs kept getting inside. Lastly, in the master bedroom, there was a stench by the walk-in closet that lingered. We had asked housekeeping to provide a deodorizer spray, which we were so grateful for, that we kept for the week to help keep the scent at bay. The scent was stronger on days that were hotter. As it turns out, the carpets had already been shampooed prior to my arrival; however, the whole carpet probably needs to be replaced.
Overall, this property provided everything I needed. It was just minor things that can easily be changed to make this a great stay. Thanks to Castle Kanaloa and their staff for being so accommodating and for their wonderful hospitality!