The Kona Bali Kai is amazing and Holly's unit is the best of the bunch! We've been ocean front before (in Waikiki and Napili) but we've never been so close to the water! When we arrived at the condo, the first thing we noted was how blown away we were by the roaring waves crashing about 20 feet away below our deck.
The condo was beautiful, clean, and had everything we wanted or needed--beach chairs, cooler, umbrellas, snorkel gear, lots of towels. We used the binoculars to watch the surfers on the south side of the property. The kitchen was well-equipped and we cooked / BBQ'ed on a few nights. There's even a mixer to make cocktails to enjoy on the lanai. The wifi worked great and we streamed HD movies without issues. Best of all, there are incredible sunsets every night! Even when it was raining or overcast, there was something photo-worthy to capture. The condo is situated in a great location. It's just a short distance to the city center and also to all the great beaches and surf / snorkeling destinations. Needless to say, we had a great stay at Holly's place and didn't want to leave.