The Hills is conveniently located within walking distance of Waikoloa Village's only grocery store. Jump in your car and it's only a ten or fifteen minute drive to a beautiful beach. The golf course is so close, it can be seen from your lanai. Unfortunately, the view from the lanai also takes in the Village's busy, main road. The problem is the sound of the cars going by, not the view, which is actually very nice.
If you're the type to be out exploring the Island all day, this fact shouldn't be too big of a deal. On the other hand, if you're like my elderly parents, who ended up spending most of their month long visit just hanging out at 'home', you might find the road noise to be something of a problem.
The condo's ceilings are beyond vaulted; they might better be described as cathedral. Their great height, along with the help of a giant sized ceiling fan, keeps the living area comfortable at the hottest part of the day. Mind you, it was only March and summers here can be far hotter. The upstairs bedrooms got to be warm, but nothing the window-mounted ac units couldn't handle. Then there are the winds that Waikoloa is famous for, just slide open the glass doors off the bedrooms and enjoy the cross breeze.
The condo is on the second floor, just two short flights of stairs up to the front door. While I'd been concerned about this on account of my elderly parents, I should have been more worried about it being a two-story unit. Especially considering there is no bathroom on the main floor. I don't suppose the young and the fit will even notice such a thing, but elderly visitors might.
Recently remodeled, the condo is attractive and clean, although the windows could have used a good cleaning. The kitchen is well-equipped for four people, including even a rice cooker and crock pot. Nicely furnished throughout, though an easy chair in the living room and maybe a small dining table would be an improvement. The outdoor dining table was appreciated, as were the stools along the kitchen counter, but they don't quite make up for a table indoors.
My parents were mostly pleased with this accommodation. My mother got very sick during her stay and this meant that they spent more time in the condo than they might have otherwise. The length of their stay and then the particulars of their circumstance likely influenced their experience of the place. It's a good vacation rental needing only a few minor tweaks to make it even better.