This was last minute booking for a much needed beach trip to Kona. I'll be honest, wife and were apprehensive, the place had no reviews yet and the price was really good compared to the other listings in Kona in December. Was set at ease with Stuart's prompt responses as well as after a quick phone call with him, found it was a new listing and we were one of the first to book. Glad we picked this place (I don't really leave long reviews, but had such a great experience that I want to share the details) ! Stuart was a fantastic host, great communication and the visit was very pleasant.
Building/apartment: The building is an old building, but Stuart and his wife did a great job furnishing the place, nice paintings/art and decorations throughout the place - definitely important to make one feel at home and enjoy during rests between diving/beaching/excursions. It's a one bedroom condo, so good space for my wife and I, with a balcony overlooking the pool area. There's a washer and drier by the pool, we did laundry once during our week stay there, be sure to bring quarters! There is no AC, but the fans were adequate for us (we were there in late December/early January). Loved that they had a couple beach chairs, umbrella and beach towels for us to take to the beaches we explore. I was also happy that the internet was fast, they also had a sound bar our phones could connect to to play music, and a Roku that had a guest option on it (automatically sign out of accounts that you could set on specific days). Has a kitchen and a good amount of pots/pans/plates/utensils etc. We would cook a quick breakfast, pack a lunch for the beach, though we mostly ate out for dinner (vacation mode :) )

Location and area:
The place is located right in town, a few minutes walk to Kailua Bay which has a calm beach (good for young kids) since it's shielded, also there is a fantastic shaved-ice place (Ululanis) right next to the beach. The Kailua Bay area has a lot of shops and restaurants, however my wife and I didn't spend that much time there since there's so much of Kona to go out to explore. The Manta Ray night dives in Kona are definitely a must (if you don't dive I heard snorkeling is also amazing) .
It's on the second floor, so wouldn't recommend for anyone who has trouble going up a flight of stairs.
Perfect stay for us. Thank you Stuart!