We wanted to just chill, get some work done, visit beautiful beaches, enjoy some sun and not feel rushed. This unit provided!
Everything was perfect. Very clean, easy to understand instructions to gain entry and clear communication/rules from the management company. One tiny hiccup just to be aware of is that you need to submit your Safe Travels documentation before arrival. I was emailed via my personal account that I made the reservations through but since we had already arrived on the Hilo side and our vacation was already on, I completely missed it. They did track me down via phone and it was easily fixed but just a heads up.
We didn’t want for anything. Especially in the kitchen. Very, very well stocked. I brought a tiny bit of spices that we use regularly and we did need them but there was black pepper, salt, and olive oil available. The grill outside is very nice and we cooked most dinners out there.
The master bedroom/en-suite was very nice. The bed was comfortable, the pillows were divine. I LOVED using the lanai upstairs for a bit of yoga every morning at sunrise.
The bedroom downstairs had the same comforts - nice linens and great pillows. My 7 & 9 year olds shared the bed comfortably.
Wi-fi worked beautifully and we had zero issues accessing what we needed to for work. The community pool was beautiful and a 2min stroll away. My kids loved it! There is a baby section (1 ft) and the rest of the pool is 3-4 ft deep. There is also a small spa.
The garage holds all the gear you’ll ever need for this area. The snorkeling gear is in good/excellent condition. The bikes are in great condition. There were plenty of beach chairs, a couple of camp chairs (if getting from a low position to standing is a problem - super thoughtful), 2 umbrellas, a tent, 4 boogie boards and a ton of sand toys. There are coolers - a small one we used for sunset trips to the beach and a larger one that was big enough for full day adventures. Everything was in excellent condition and that has not been our normal experience for VRBOs.
Shopping and beaches are very close. The grocery store which had everything we needed was a 3-5 minute drive away.
Our favorite beach nearby was Hapuna beach. The sand is soft and velvety like Maui and the sunset view was perfect. The “private” beach is nice and would have loved it when my kids were toddlers. Excellent snorkeling for beginners.