First, if I could give Tom and Christen 6 stars for communication, I would. They are PERFECT hosts and made sure we had everything we needed - right down to a fan to point into the bathroom, and an in-tune ukulele to play (please don't break it!).
As far as the condo, it's a 1-bedroom walk-out with a lanai facing the ocean. This is in a condo complex so you are still about a quarter mile from the water, but you can sit on the lanai, look out over the water and watch the palm trees wave in the breeze. The bed was comfortable and there were extra pillows in the closet, which was great because the ones on the bed were too firm for me. The shower is a walk-in and had hot water whenever we needed it. There was plenty of space for 2 people to move around each other, and a comfortable area to sit indoors or out.
We didn't do any cooking, but the kitchen is very well appointed and we ate takeout a couple of times. The only downside would be a lack of space to store any food. But the refrigerator is full-sized and was great for holding drinks and wine (which we forgot to drink).
For coffee in the morning, drive 10 minutes to Na'Alehu and grab a DELICIOUS latte at Honau's Coffee House (get a punch card to get your 10th cup free). On Wednesday go to the Na'Alehu market to find local crafts, coffee, and art. Check out the poke at South Side Shaka - it's SO GOOD!
Now, some words of caution: This is a remote location. The nearest cities are over an hour drive away. You will NOT find a late-night grocery or convenience store to just "run out and grab" anything, so be prepared. This area is very quiet and there's ZERO nightlife - which was all the appeal to us! Also, this is a 2-person location. There is NOT a fold-out sofa or a place for a child to sleep. When they say this is a 2-person condo, they really mean it. Finally, open all the windows as soon as you arrive. We were surprised that there was no air conditioning, but this is normal in Hawai'i. The breezes keep the homes cool enough, and there are cross-breezes if you open all the windows to keep you comfortable on the warmest day.
If you're looking for a quiet, relaxing place to enjoy life on island time in a beautiful location with a swimming pool, hot tub, public grill, and a beach just a 5-minute walk away (don't approach the turtles) this is the right place to go. If you are looking for nightlife, late night drinking, and air conditioning look elsewhere. Like Oahu.