This place is right downtown across from a small,rocky beach and several restaurants (Kai’s, Papa Kona’s, etc.). There are also a ton of shops and restaurants less than a block away. Safeway is a 3 minute drive and very accessible. The airport is only 15 mins away. The place also has a full fridge and freezer. There are some kitchen items and you can make meals that are not complex (no stove but there is a burner). The wifi was pretty good too.
Aside from the location and the full ocean view from the lanai, one of the best things about this place is the fact that there is a ton of nice beach gear available (chairs, umbrella, ice chest, floaties, boogie boards, towels, etc.).
The downsides of this place are few but could change your mind. There is no designated parking, so you might not get a spot in the lot. We ended up parking on the street blocks away from the condo a few times. It is also a studio, so the living room and bedroom are one. The fridge is also in this one large room. We didn’t really feel like we had privacy because the condo is right on the main downtown street. It’s a great location though. The last con was the overall cleanliness of the place. It wasn’t filthy but it didn’t feel squeaky clean either. Kind of just felt like a hotel. Which is fine.
I would recommend this place to anyone who really wants to be in the downtown scene (nightlife, bars, restaurants, shops). I think this place would be good for a small family of 3 or 4 but No more than that. I wouldn’t stay here with another couple because there is no privacy.
Overall it was a good place in downtown Kona.