This place is wonderful! It is a great location, close to all necessary attractions and has so many perks on site. The kitchen was fully stocked and useable for our family of 4. The poolside BBQs and eating area were perfect for dinners every night. The lanai was perfect for eating breakfast/lunches. Although it has A/C, we never used it since the evenings were cool enough to open the windows and just use the fans.
A car is recommended since there are so many wonderful things to do on Big Island and having your own transportation just makes things easier.