If you have ever wondered what it would be like to live RIGHT on the ocean, you've got to stay here at Edgar's place. If you got any closer to the ocean than this, you'd be in the water. It's just so so cool. All of our best moments were spent just hanging out on the lanai (porch). You can literally just walk right from the back door right up to where the ocean is crashing up against the lava rocks. So powerful.

From the lanai we watched gorgeous sunsets and actually saw spinner dolphins, so keep your eye out for them! And from the condo, we could walk to one one of the best snorkeling spots on the island. We spent a good 10 minutes just hanging out (at a respectful and safe distance - PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH!!!!!) with a sea turtle!! Just a gorgeous, peaceful animal. Such an incredible experience. Even without the sea turtle it was one of the best snorkeling experiences we had on the trip. It's a little tricky getting in and out of the water but once you're in it's heaven.

Also, I know this sounds strange, but this was way cool: because one of the bathrooms overlooks the ocean, when you shower, you actually can hear and see the waves crashing, etc etc! It's one of the weirdest and coolest things!! To shower with an ocean view. So weird!!

There is no air conditioning (which is exactly as it was listed - no surprises or anything), but I think usually for Hawaii it wouldn't be a problem. When we were there it was crazy heatwaves, high humidity and a hurricane was coming through (very unusual). I think that area gets about 8 inches of rain a year -- and while we were there I think there it got at least 8 inches in two days. So, again, I think usually you don't have to worry about A/C in this area but if there does happen to be a hurricane coming through, it gets hot. You'll be grateful for the (many) working fans he has.

Edgar was EXTREMELY helpful and quick to respond. He is a traveler, himself, so he completely understands. I feel like I know him so well, now, it's really like we're friends! Getting into the condo was easy, he had great instructions; really the whole coming and going process was a breeze. He even was QUITE understanding (way way beyond what would be expected of a host) of our flight leaving late out of Hawaii and made special accommodations for us. Very considerate. I was incredibly grateful.

Also, this has nothing to do with the condo but DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND DO THE NIGHTTIME MANTA SNORKELING WITH "BIG ISLAND DIVERS". Holy wow. Experience of a lifetime. I only wish I had also booked the morning dolphin snorkel as they were sold out by the time I found out about it!!