Monica's place in the heart of Kona was a great base for exploring the island of Hawaii. My husband and I stayed six days, and this apartment had everything we needed. With a hotel-like reception, check-in was a breeze. We loved spending lazy mornings drinking coffee on the balcony, smelling frangipani and sea breeze and listening to the birds. Monica's place is steps from shops and restaurants on Ali'i drive, which made it convenient even without a car. A small, if slightly unscenic, beach across the road provided easy access to swimming in Kona Bay. The nearby trolley stops made it easy to catch a lift to Magic Sands, Kahalu'u Bay, or Honl's for additional beach options. The apartment was spotless when we arrived, and everything was comfortable. A great space, exactly like the pictures, ideal for a couple for a few nights or as long as a week.