My boyfriend and I loved our stay at Mary's condo. She left very detailed instructions and had absolutely anything you would need. Unfortunately we didn't make use of the kitchen because we ate out most of the time. There were two toasters though! Regular and toaster oven.
Bathroom had shampoo and conditioner which was nice since we only brought carry ons with little liquid. Also there was a hair dryer if you needed one. We used the bikes to get around Ali'i drive. No problems with use.
The studio does face the main road. It wasn't an issue for us because we left the windows closed the whole time. Little noise and slept fine. But if you wanted a Hawaiian ocean breeze with only the sounds of nature this is not the place. We knew that going in.
I highly recommend the Kona Trolley if you want a break from walking to the main drag. It picks up and drops off at the Sea Cliff resort/condos one over from Mary's studio. $2 each way. We took it at the end of the night from Kona Brewing.
Green Flash Coffee next door is the closest food or drink. Mom and pop place with great service. Highly recommend the Volcano flavor ice cream (banana ice cream with strawberries and oreo).
If you have a car and like hole in the wall places. Chicken holic down the street from Kona Brewing is amazing. Cheap and delicious. You can order to go if you dont want to eat there. Seriously look it up on yelp.
The pool is what makes this place. We laid out and swam right next to the ocean. Great view and not too crowded. Everyone is very peaceful.
Highly recommend this studio.