My family and I stayed at this apartment for a week and had a great time. The photos may look a bit "professional" but it really is that nice and in great condition. Although we brought our own snorkel gear, everything else for the beach was provided - beach towels, noodles, and boogie boards - which saved us the trouble of packing or buying these things.
The location is across the road from one of the Big Island's best snorkeling sites - we saw a sea turtle there on our first visit - and a mile from a mall with a supermarket, a couple of restaurants, and a bar. It's away from the "bustle" of Kona town but Kona could be reached with a short drive or trolley ride. Getting south to Captain Cook was easy, and the drive north to the Kohala Coast was manageable. The a/c wasn't strictly necessary but worked quickly and was nice for cooling down after a hot day exploring.
Last but not least, the communication and support from Chad was great, both during booking and during our stay, and the local point of contact was helpful and friendly. Both of them helped make our first visit to the island of Hawaii a good one. Stay here!