Unit 1-301 at the Keauhou Surf and Racquet club is one level, two bedrooms, two baths -with a wrap-around lanai, on the ocean, that faces west and north. The views are unbeatable, the ocean spray is close enough to leave droplets on the screens when the surf is rough. The unit is on the third floor, with a ground floor, second floor, third floor- we didn't find climbing two sets of outside stairs to be a hardship.
The gated, condo neighborhood is beautifully maintained, very quiet, and a 20 minute walk from the shopping center. There is a communal pool (no hot tub), tennis courts, ping-pong table and gas grills. Unbelievably, there's even a hidden, rocky beach just to the north of the townhouses- very few people go there, and not great for swimming or snorkeling, but what a treat to have it so close.
The condo has one bedroom that faces the ocean, and one that faces the parking lot (but the greenery is mature enough to give a tropical feel, and car traffic is very scant). Both bedrooms are otherwise of close quality, so it's not like one is really less-than the other, except for the view. In fact, the parking-facing bedroom has the benefit of being less noisy (from the ocean). The ocean-bedroom's bathroom has the w/d within it. Note that the sliding door from the ocean-bedroom to the lanai is welded shut, but the window facing the ocean is openable. The ocean-bedroom separates from the living room by Shoji panels-not a single rip in the paper. Ceiling fans really help keep the kitchen, living room and bedrooms feel cooler on warm days.
The condo is absolutely greatly outfitted. Very well stocked kitchen (re: appliances, cookware, plates, etc., although we couldn't find a tea kettle, and more dishtowels would be helpful-- these would be very small improvements). There are a variety of spices available, and a small collection of condiments.
Lots of beach gear: coolers, chairs, boogie boards, snorkel sets. Also there pickleball and tennis racquets.
The furnishings are in very good condition, very comfortable, very clean. Nothing was icky, nothing smelled of mold, no mildew.
The lanai has two tables with chairs, and one very comfortable lounger. High quality all-around- not cheap plastic stuff. Everything felt like quality.
We were two not-family couples, and could have easily stayed there for months and months, without a problem--it's that comfortable, and big enough.
Excellent communications with owner, and the one time we couldn't figure out how to turn on a ceiling fan, assistance arrived within 15 minutes.
We would chose to stay in this unit over and over, and hope this review doesn't make it so popular that we won't be able to re-book in the future! Aloha!