Sam and Connie were a pleasure interacting with. They communicated well and everything went smoothly. Their place is centrally located for activities we wanted to do like diving off Kona and snorkeling Kealakekua Bay. Last time I was on the Big Island I stayed in Waikoloa and it was a hassle driving down to Kona for almost everything.

You're right on the water and despite other reviews I really didn't notice the wave sounds at night (the fans were louder). We used both beds and the place was a bit tight but still great for the price. It's great for a small family or couple. Everything was clean and there was tons of beach gear for use. You're next to a very popular beach with a strong current. I personally didn't visit the beach due to the crowds and difficulties snorkeling but it's still beautiful and the crowds aren't noticeable from the apartment.

The only downside is the lack of AC (which is clearly mentioned in the description). You HAVE to sleep with glass doors open and fans on because it gets very hot and humid. There aren't any sheer curtains so I felt a bit exposed being on the bottom floor. The area outside the window isn't publicly accessible and the area seems fairly quiet but it still would have been nice to have something.

Despite that I still would highly recommend this place.