We spent a lot of time searching for the best place for our week-long trip to the Big Island (we went the week after Thanksgiving). This place met our needs perfectly — we’d recommend it and would stay there again.
Some of the highlights:
— Location: 1 mile from the Kona “strip” which was perfect; so many things nearby, and a nice central place to start your day from and return (with things still being open); walking-wise, you could technically walk (and we did once) to the strip, but at night the roads are dark so be really careful (we had our cell phones out to give light; reflectors would be good too); a quick coffee/breakfast place is about a stone’s throw away and the other way an alcohol store — nice poke place about 20 min walk too!
— Apartment: 3rd floor (up stairs but not difficult) with great balcony (table to eat plus chairs to relax) with view that looks exactly as the picture; A/C in the main room and bedroom which we used some nights when air was thicker, but most nights we just had natural air flow and ceiling fans; unit had everything we needed and was super clean. Full kitchen and washer dryer in unit. Easy parking just outside the unit, with pool and BBQ grill for community to share
— Extras: We loved having snorkel gear, beach chairs and umbrella — we made use of all of it and that saved us time and money Internet was strong enough for us to work and do video calls. No noticeable noise (community is quiet, even pool typically didn’t have anyone there).
We had no issues at all and had an amazing week!