Mid-priced condo rental in the middle of the west coast of Kona! A few pros: equal drive time to beaches and attractions to the north and south of the west side; close to Kona town if you like to eat out; a surf break right next door if you surf, and a beautiful remodel has been completed. AC, full size fridge, new appliances, and a king size bed are also great!
A few cons to note (in my experience): the title of the ad when I booked said “Oceanfront Condo” when really, this unit is not. “Oceanfront Condo Complex” would be more accurate. The unit is on the Ali’i drive side (not the ocean side) of the building and Ali’i is very busy with traffic and road noise. Traffic starts at about 5:30 am so if you’re a light sleeper I wouldn’t recommend this particular unit. Also the building is older so probably not the most soundproofing available; the unit upstairs during my stay was quite loud and made it tough to relax. If noise doesn’t bother you, or you don’t sleep much, then it’s great!
One other thing to note is for a couple or family, the hot water might not last long enough for everyone to have a warm shower. I was alone and it was cold before my one shower of the day was finished. The owner might be able to adjust this before subsequent guests though.
All in all the price is a little higher than I would expect for these inconveniences (with fees my stay was over $200/night).