This was a great condo in so many ways: our unit was comfortable and roomy with a scenic view (golf course/mountain for us but ocean view units are available for more $$$), short walk or drive to the private beach where snorkeling was terrific (close in are tons of colorful fish and some eels, but we saw rays and turtles further out from reef), rent a paddle board or book a boating excursion at the beach. There are free authentic island experiences available on-site: walk around the fish ponds, tour the historic preserve/petroglyph park or catch a monthly Saturday concert at Eva Parker Woods Cottage. Nearby is the Shops at Mauna Lani with Foodland grocery/Under The Bodhi Tree veggie restaurant/other stores and restaurants/Snorkel Bobs. The northwest island location meant few cloudy days and easy driving to Hapuna Beach/Waialea Beach, Pololu Valley, Waimea, Waikaloa shops and airport. Staff was friendly and offered a free shuttle around the ML resort. We prefer a condo to enjoy roomy accommodations, prepare some of our meals and have a washer/dryer. As luck would have it, there was a nearby Mobile Massage therapist available, too. We enjoyed watching/listening to the variety of birds, seeing wild goats roam the golf course, spotting an occasional mongoose, admiring the tropical plants and watching colorful sunsets, Overall, a fantastic place to stay.