Given the resort does not have a Gold or Silver Crown RCI rating, I was happy to get an timeshare exchange at all, but hesitant on what we would get. Happy surprise! We had a One Bedroom, One bath unit. The buildings are 3 stories and no elevators. I did call ahead and asked not to be above the second floor. While the view may have been better, the climb for those >60 may be a bit much. We were on the second floor. very, teeny, peekaboo of the ocean but that is okay, right down the driveway is the main street in Kona, Ali'i drive, and the ocean. We were gong to be a late arrival and were sent the code to our unit ahead of time by text. You use the code all the time, which means no hunting for keys. Great location. walk to restaurants, shops. After we loaded the car up at check out, we had time before the airport, we walked to town for coffee break at Lava Java. There is no beach right at Kona. You will need a car. First, the unit had air conditioning! Those not familiar with Hawaii may not realize not everywhere does, depending on trade winds and fans to cool the units. The unit had a large bedroom with a king bed and tons of hangers. It was separated from the living room with sliding pocket doors. Since just the two of us, during the day we left them open and gave more space. Decent living room too with small table at kitchen counter/wall for eating. Bathroom standard, Kitchen small but included microwave, stovetop, dishwasher and plenty of dishes/appliances. AND, the unit included 2 beach chairs and a boogie board....BONUS. The balcony was small but fine for two, but not much breeze at the one we had. The pool was great. Large with a deep end. The resort provided pool noodles, great for floating, with lots of loungers and tables around. The temperature was perfect. Laundry is onsite not in the unit. It requires quarters. $2 to wash, $2 to dry but our clothes did not get totally dry. Unfortunately the office is only open 9a-noon, and 130p-4p so were hunting up change everywhere we went. We were very happy with our trade and would choose it again if headed to Kona. While it does not have the splash of the newer Waikoloa area, Kona is laid back, 'old style" Hawaii which we preferred.