I worry when booking a private condo or home that "on the water" may mean something other than on the water. This wonderful home is really on the water! The amazing lanai provides spectacular, unobstructed views of the sunset. There is a wonderful little pebble and sand beach right to the left of the property allowing for ocean entry for a swim or snorkel. We snorkeled here every day and saw turtles off of our porch and on our snorkel trips every day! One turtle even beached to sun herself between my kids as they played in the sand. Truly amazing. I was worried about the lack of AC, but this was not a problem for sleeping at all. The kitchen does get a little warm if you are cooking with the oven, but WHO CARES! I only mention this to help with the grocery shopping planning. If I come back to the Big Island (and I hope to!) I will arrange my trip around the availability of this home. Our whole family loved it. I can't imagine staying in a hotel when you could stay here. We had breakfast on the patio every morning, but could barely swallow for all the "ooooohing" and "aaaahhhhing". Peter and Darla are great hosts and made us feel so welcome. I almost hate to post this review because I want this place all to myself!! So glad Darla and Peter do not feel the same way and are so kind as to share this amazing place. I saw that one reviewer was concerned about the sound of the ocean being loud. The ocean sounds may be one of the most/many amazing things about this property. In hindsight, I should have recorded the sound to put me to sleep later! This place was perfect for our family of five. We also rented the downstairs so that my brother's family could come and go. Perfect!