First, the good stuff:
1. Location - Loved the location on the island as we have been here before and knew we liked the Kohala area beaches. Short drive to the best!
2. The area - Well maintained grounds, walking paths, and beautiful fishponds to wander by. A-bay (close by) is nice and relaxing.
3. Quiet - We were impressed with just how quiet this property is. Extremely relaxing to sit by the pool and read, or take a jacuzzi. The pool area is very nice. No noise when sleeping
4. Condo well-equipped - I don't believe we were lacking for anything that we needed in the condo. Plenty of paper supplies, towels, laundry items, pots/pans, spices, utensils.
This includes a closet on the lanai which is stuffed with beach equipment. Chairs, umbrella, beach mats, boogie boards, snorkeling equipment, ice chests & more.
5. The rental price - This is a nice price for the area.
Unfortunately, there are some cons:
1. There was only one set of keys to the condo when the paperwork indicated there would be two. Luckily, there is the set in the lock box if it is needed. We notified the property manager immediately as we were concerned we would be charged for the missing set, and also about the phone (see #2)
2. There is no working phone in the condo. We realize we are in the age of cell phones; however, not EVERYONE, including elderly folks, has a cell phone. Prop.Mgr told us he would be by the next day with another set of keys & to check the phone. Never saw or heard from him again.
3. The beds are very uncomfortable and need replacing badly.
4. The second bedroom has no dresser for clothing. The drawers that are there are filled with a menagerie of office supplies for the computer area in the room.
5. The seats of the dining room chairs are in bad need of a cleaning.
6. The laminated wood flooring and area rugs are very nice, but the whole unit is worn and in need of TLC/repair/replacement/updating. The lamp closest to the slider in the master bedroom works; however, the bulb is laying sideways, being held on by the electrical cords. Possible fire hazard.
7. The washer and dryer are small and can't accommodate large loads. I put two beach towels in the washer (beautiful, thick ones provided by the owners :) and the washer was full. This creates a problem when instructions say to only leave one wash load for the maid. NOT possible when you have to leave early in the morning (sheets, towels).