With this being our first time to the islands our nerves were s not high regarding the mainland news due to possible vog. As an asthmatic I was nervous. Jeanette (property manager) eased my mind with some government links that list air quality. Which was an easy comparison to Los Angeles at the time. My plan was to go forward with my vacation and bring my nebulizer. I’m happy to report that I never needed it! Even traveling the entire island, I was fine!
Check in was easy! The front desk answered all my questions without problems. Along with how to get to the pool area and laundry room. Immediately we noticed that the grounds, landscaping were well kept and clean. We loved the sign for the feral-tame cats outside too. They were so friendly to see on my early morning runs.
What was a surprise was how well stocked the condo was for our visit. From Saran Wrap, coffee filters, grocery bag in the closet, cooler for drinks, extra towels for the pool and the 3 pillows each were nice too! We were worried about the smaller bed as we’re used to a king size at home. The mattress pad and pillows were clean and comfortable! One day I wanted a nap to stretch out, I used the rollaway bed in the couch. It was great! Everything was so clean! The added surprise snacks were a thoughtful touch and special treat too! It made us both smile!
The central location to the touristy stuff was fun to see at night. I enjoyed the people watching and the close sea wall. Yet the drives we took to Hilo to see the waterfalls, along with seeing Mauna Kea-the surprising wild goats were awesome, driving across the lava land gave us awesome pictures to get to Kekaha state park, seeing the painted church, visiting black sand beach, and my favorite was swimming-snorkeling literally with the turtles. Which I did right down the street at the iron man swim spot at Kailua-Kona bay! Just walking right from Edna’s place!
As an airline agent in the travel industry for almost 12 years, I always looked at Hawaii as being overrated. I was wrong. I get it and I will be back. The big Island is breathtakingly beautiful. This condo added to our view of this special place. We will be back and hopefully at our new home away from home at Edna’s. Mahalo!