This was our first time on the Big Island, and we were happy to find this condo fairly last minute. It was ideally located for where we wanted to be—close to shops and eateries and beaches. We did end up renting one, but we think you could get away with not having one if you wanted to stay in the area. We were with our 65-year-old mom/mom-in-law, so having the option of the elevator was nice, though we didn't end up using it much bc the unit is on the 2nd floor right off the stairs.The condo was very clean with the exception of the hairdryer in the primary which had a disgusting sticky substance all over it. There were plenty of beach chairs, an umbrella, cooler and even a trolley to haul your stuff. The decor was okay. Not really my style, a bit traditional and way too many fake flowers, but hey that's just taste. The beds need mattress pads. The condo probably could use a refresh in a few years. It's looking a bit dated with the granite, low bathroom vanities, tile, etc. It was nice to have a balcony with a view of the golf course. Never went to the pool, but we did try to use the key to get in and it didn't seem to work. We didn't try the 2nd key though.Biggest problem was probably noise from upstairs. It's very easy to hear people walking around and we were either woken up in the morning or kept awake at night by it. That probably depends on the upstairs renters, though.Easy communication with owner. Overall, would recommend.