Paul was an excellent host. He was super responsive when we needed to adjust our dates, and very easy to communicate with. He checked in with us during our stay via text.
The complex is probably from the late '70s, but very well maintained and a great location. The common areas were pristine -- we have not seen cleaner grills at any other place we've stayed! The pool and hot tub were wonderful. We did not use the sauna, nor the pool table.
Parking is convenient since it's adjacent to the stairs, however, using the elevator for luggage is a little challenging since there is a short flight of stairs on a landing between the elevator and the condo (but at least there is an elevator).
The condo is lovingly maintained and has most amenities you'd want or need. The nonstick pans were in great shape. There were good cutting boards, measuring cups and spoons, plastic tumblers for the pool area, trays for carrying stuff to the grill area, basic spices, oil, and condiments. We really appreciated the water filter pitcher, coffee grinder, and french press. The one thing we could have used would have been more medium-sized food storage containers. Bonuses were a clothes drying rack, a bathroom scale (great for weighing luggage), and there was even a blood pressure monitor. All the appliances worked well. Saw a couple of cockroaches in the condo, but that's island living.
The main bed was comfortable. There were plenty of hangers. A luggage rack would have been nice. Sleeping with the sliders open was fantastic, except for the two nights when a group in a condo across the way were partying laaaate and were super loud. We sleep with earplugs as it is, but had to close the slider bc of the noise. It would've been nice for Quiet Hours to have been enforced (10pm, per the rules on the fridge). Road noise can be loud at times, but the proximity to the water is the trade-off!
The lanai is the star of the condo. The view of the beach is so lovely, as are the ever-changing sunsets. We got accustomed to the lifeguard's loudspeaker warnings about ocean safety to the clueless tourists (heard daily from 930a-430p). Dining and hanging out on the lanai was fantastic.
We typically visit Kauai, but would not hesitate to return to Paul's condo for another Big Island trip!