This particular unit is basically a good unit with relatively decent furniture, a new large hi def TV, good WiFi, and updated kitchen. The complex is quiet at night. There is a salt water pool and a fresh water pool, both of which appear well maintained as are the grounds.
However, the very hard mattress on the bed is a huge minus for us. After one night on that mattress, we had to go to Target and pay $100 for a decent memory foam topper to provide us a decent night's sleep. The bedroom is on the front of the unit with windows facing the common walkway along which are lights that stay on all night. There are no drapes to close so the bedroom is never dark. If the owner would add a memory foam topper for the mattress and drapes to block the light, that would go a long way toward solving these two problems.
The complex is located a little over a mile from downtown Kailua-Kona - a walkable distance but you have to walk on the side of a fairly busy Alii Drive where there are no sidewalks - not a pleasant experience. Parking at the complex is not convenient. You have to park about 100 feet or more from the unit which is on the second floor. If you cannot negotiate stairs, this unit is not for you. There is an elevator that takes you to the second floor walkway, but it's at the front of the wing, and once on the second floor walkway, there are 3 sets of 4 steps down that you must use to get to the unit. We chose to walk down the drive way, which you cannot drive on, to the stairs closer to the unit and walk up to the second floor.
In our opinion, the location of Casa de Emdeko, the general layout of the complex, the hard mattress, and 24-7 lights shining in the bedroom window merit the low rating we gave.
If you want more privacy, less traffic and beautiful beaches, stay south in Keahou or Captain Cook. We spent a week in Captain Cook and a week at Kapoho near Pahoa and thoroughly enjoyed both. Our week at Casa de Emdeko was by far much less enjoyable.