I love this condo, the building might not look like much but you walk into the condo and feel like you're in another world. It's well decorated and furnished with great appliances. The view is as shown in photos but better in person. The large Lanai with high table and chairs were wonderful.

Carlsmith beach park is fantastic, loved having it in my 'backyard' and indeed swam with a very friendly sea turtle on a couple of occasions. The condo pool is also great, nice water temp and lovely to lay by when the weather was right. There seemed to be a mice community of resident neighbours. As with everywhere around Hilo the coqui frogs serenade you nightly although the rooster somewhere over the road was less welcome.

When I needed assistance early on the property manager Terry was responsive and helpful.

There's a shop for coffee and snacks a few minutes drive down the road (Keaukaha General Store) where the aloha is plentiful. Otherwise it's maybe 10 min drive into Hilo which was never onerous and I always found parking so I could happily wander around. Of course also easy drive to many other tourist spots.

I would not hesitate to stay here again! Mahalo.