We are a senior couple and had a terrific experience at Sam and Connie's rental at Kona Magic Sands. The studio bed-dinette- living room area was comfortable, roomy enough, and well decorated. The sliding glass doors open to a terrific view of the ocean past a rock wall perhaps 25 feet away. Although there is a 3-4 foot railing after the sliding doors and one has to walk around the building to access that grassy area by the wall, it is very definitely a safety precaution so no small child could escape. The full kitchen was wonderful, so we were able to store things in the frig and cook there if we wished. No A/C, but the fans worked well and we kept curtains drawn if we were gone all day. There is a small salt water swimming pool, as well as a washing machine and dryer (pay per use) on the premises, at another end of the building. Only 2-3 steps up to this first floor condo from the designated parking lot space (a plus!) ..so not a lot of stair climbing! It is situated on Ali'i, a main drive, but we did not hear traffic. We did hear the surf..since it was so close and rough the first few days, but we loved that! It is easy to get to downtown Kona from their place. Literature was abundant about things to do and see and places to dine. Well stocked with necessary supplies, towels, etc.
We had a wonderful time! Thanks Connie and Sam! Lois and Tom, Oregonians who loved the sunshine in the Big Island!