This is a centrally located mother-in-law apartment--about 20 min to the coast, and 25 min to Waimea. Waikoloa Village has its own supermarket, restaurants, gas station. The apartment is a 22 minute walk to the grocery; the apartment's location is completely residential. For us, the biggest negative is how close the apartment is to Waikoloa Road- and that is a busy road. Trucks and loud cars are on it from the time we woke up (4 am) until falling asleep (10pm). I notice road noise, and it's part of staying here-we stayed during a weekend. We also left the windows open all the time, as a/c is an add-on cost. For folks who want a/c, and keep the windows shut, or don't notice traffic noise, then not a problem. The ceiling fans worked well for us in keeping it comfortable. The neighborhood itself is very quiet.
The unit has an entry that faces the entrance road to the neighborhood; if one looks south, it's a pretty view, if one looks west, there's a road. The garden is pretty, and hides some of the street. There is a two person bench, and a one person chair in the garden, and a sense of privacy from the owners--but no place to lie down and lounge. Comes with a grill.
The apartment is the living/dining/kitchen area, then a bathroom, then the bedroom. I think the listing says about 500 sq feet. It would be perfect for one person- and it was okay for the two of us, the biggest drawback to the small size is that there is only one place to sit in the living area- a two person settee, so no place to lounge, other than on the bed.
I have stayed in probably 40 vacation rentals and this place is the cleanest, most well-quipped one I have ever seen. The kitchen, despite its small size, is very workable. There are a few spices/condiments available. One induction burner, and a great convection/toaster oven. Oddly, no microwave. (Also, I think maybe arrangements can be made with the owners re: laundry, but the apartment doesn't have a w/d). Plenty of towels, plenty of dishcloths, no skimping on dish soap, paper towels, shampoo/conditioner. An outstandingly well stocked closet with really nice beach chairs, towels, two snorkel sets. I cannot over-praise the thought and generosity that went into outfitting this place. Nothing done on the cheap, everything in excellent condition.
The bed was just the right mix of firm and soft. The pillows are very thick (and I suggest having an extra set of thinner pillows). Excellent value, excellent quality and cleanliness.