Hubby & I rented this unit 09/14-09/24 for 28th wedding anniversary/first Hawaii trip.
The bad: pool construction. Expected balcony work, didn't know about the pool construction until 4 days prior to leaving when I read a review on hotel website. When I asked VRBO mgmt & saw it had been added to VRBO recently since our booking, I was told they didn't know about it. This should have been disclosed, I would have booked elsewhere since this was our first trip to Hawaii & our anniversary. They should have notified us & offered a discounted stay or option to cancel IMO.
The good: location, nice/clean room, comfy bed, plenty of cookware, dishes, great blender, balcony with lovely view, lush foliage, currently one nice pool & hot tub where they play Hawaiian music adds to the vibe, restaurant is good, nice small beach, snorkeling if water/sand isn't churned up. Food trucks in front of resort, several inexpensive options for dinner & grocery store across the street (better than Safeway). Friendly staff, ample parking. A few small boutique shops on premises. We really enjoyed the resort overall. Didn't have any noise problems in our room (it doesn't face the pool or front of resort so maybe this helps), darkening drapes to aid with sleeping (hard to sleep when you want to rise early to enjoy the view).
Overall, if staying at this location I would stay here again if no major construction projects. Would recommend changing lock-box on door, hard to open/close, it seems old. Add cocktail glasses (Champaign/martini). We enjoy a mimosa in the morning while looking out at that beautiful view! We rented the room for our last day since departure was at 10:40 pm, glad we did. It was great to enjoy the beach, dinner & luxury to shower/pack later. Recommend this as you get another full day of vaca & not have to live out of your car.