Steven B.
November 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Alii Villas is very well located to all of Kona's amenities. Our villa was just as promised and wonderful for the two of us. Well-stocked with all sorts of beach equipment. We inadvertantly picked the IronMan Competition Weekend for our visit so if you don't like crowds of people this is not the time to be in Kona. It also was very warm, and although the unit had fans, the lack of A/C impacted our ability to sleep as well as we would have liked. The unit was immaculate, the property managers helpful, and we would definitely return.
Lori S.
July 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I was very satisfied with our stay. The only change I'd make would be to request a rental on the bottom floor.
Lori S.
June 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I was very satisfied with our stay. The only change I'd make would be to request a rental on the bottom floor.
Suzi B.
April 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Weather is always perfect including to overnite rain storms that cooled things down and entertained. My host provided plenty of suggestions for places to eat/drink & things to do!
Suzi B.
April 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Weather is always perfect including to overnite rain storms that cooled things down and entertained. My host provided plenty of suggestions for places to eat/drink & things to do!
Karen K.
March 2023
This is a great spot for a couple who are looking for a Kona Hawaii get-away. The room is equipped with everything you might need.
We would stay there again and again.
richard j.
February 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very nice unit. Comfortable and quiet, everything in good working order. Only downside was 3rd floor stairs only.
richard j.
January 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very nice unit. Comfortable and quiet, everything in good working order. Only downside was 3rd floor stairs only.
David D.
January 2023
This place was exactly what it's advertised as: a very central apartment, well maintained, priced at a great value, with professional property managers to make your stay smooth.
We traveled with 2 small kids (ages 1 and 3.5) and the 1BR unit was plenty big enough for us. The pull-out sofa was super comfortable for the kids (and even for an adult, too). Kitchen, bedroom, bathroom -- all modern updates and very clean.
We were very active on this holiday, spending very little time in the apartment itself. (We didn't even use the complex pool.) But if you're looking for a super central place -- yes, you can easily walk right into town -- to sleep at night, prepare food/meals, and have reliable property managers should any need arise, this is a terrific choice.
View of ocean from patio was lovely, as was hearing it at night. :) Special callout, too, for all the scuba/beach gear which is provided free of charge, ie chairs, umbrellas, sand toys, etc etc.
Would absolutely stay in this same unit again and highly recommend in particular the agency, Knutson, who manages it. Flawless and responsive communication throughout.
Thank you!
Barb R.
January 2023
I have stayed at a number of places at Alii Villas and this was the worst of them. There were bugs everywhere and not only in the kitchen. When I sat on the couch and the chairs in the living room, I had ants crawling on me.
Property manager- Knutson and Associates handles all the details. At one point I had a problem and called them. The guy I spoke to was unhelpful. The power went out (which was not the fault of the property manager). Knutson did not offer any help. They could not be bothered to keep in touch to let me know when the power might come back on. Nothing. They made it clear that I was on my own.
Louise F.
December 2022
Great location to restaurants and magic sands beach. Large condo with comfy bed with all the beach and snorkeling gear we needed
Some issues with the internet but it was sorted quickly. Would stay here again
Jim L.
November 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This Alii Villas condo was so Great! We walked into the village every day. Enjoyed the sunsets at the condo and loved the pool and bar-a-area. The condo itself was equipped with everything we needed - even extra beach equipment. The balcony was peaceful and quite large. We definitely would return. (great king bed)
Jim L.
October 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This Alii Villas condo was so Great! We walked into the village every day. Enjoyed the sunsets at the condo and loved the pool and bar-a-area. The condo itself was equipped with everything we needed - even extra beach equipment. The balcony was peaceful and quite large. We definitely would return. (great king bed)
Rachel K.
July 2022
In terms of utilities and location you couldn’t ask for more
Marcia F.
May 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This condo was extremely clean. They were so thoughtful and left us a welcome gift. It is very spacious. The view from the Balcony was breathless in the morning and watching the sunset with a nice drink. They have everything you will need to go to the beach. The location is centralized. We had a car for 3 days and then road the bikes and walked for the remainder of the time because nothing is far from there. We would definitely stay here again and refer our friends and family. Additionally working with the management company was extremely easy and they are very kind.
Rena B.
March 2022
Lovely unit. Great layout. Plenty of much needed airflow. Feels so Hawaiian. Lanai delightful from sunup to sundown. Crashing waves lull to sleep. Birdsong and endless sunny days.
William A.
November 2021
Very comfortable condo. Especially loved the Long Board Lanai. Would definitely stay here again.
Darrell B.
November 2020
I mixed my visit with work and play. The unit is on the 3rd floor next to some very quiet neighbors.
Blake the Property Manager jumped on my call for help to set up the Wifi - no issues at all.
Note - this is local living at it's best.... no aircon. Rely on the breeze and fans and all is good.
Thanks!
Calin S.
February 2018
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I will be concise and factual Positive: - Clean - Spacious - Good location - Fully equipped place: all that is required; kitchen fully equipped with everything; so is the place. Negative: - Impractical damage deposit policy. Practically you have to buy the insurance. Payying the $1000 refundable deposit is impractical, especially for a non US resident. The means of payment fees, conversion rates, etc, makes it impractical. - High speed Internet is a joke. Very, very slow. Basically almost unusable other than for basic web browsing. It's sad and disappointing that $10-$20 more is not spent to get a decent speed. This was a very big annoyance for us. - The Knutson & Associates property management company is too much in your face with little to show for. I got way to many emails from them telling me how is my stay, they want no less than 5 star reviews, but in the end did not managed to solve any of my issues. No air conditioning. There are fans, but it was very, very hot during the day.
November 2017
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Could see and hear ocean from the Lani, very soothing. Close to town, shops and dining. AC could have made the stay more pleasant.
October 2017
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Could see and hear ocean from the Lani, very soothing. Close to town, shops and dining. AC could have made the stay more pleasant.
March 2017
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very nice condo, and great location
March 2017
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very nice condo, and great location
February 2017
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The manager from Knutson was great to deal with. The view from the top floor unit was nice. Not a direct view of the water from the inside but by standing out on the balcony you could see the water.
February 2017
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The manager from Knutson was great to deal with. The view from the top floor unit was nice. Not a direct view of the water from the inside but by standing out on the balcony you could see the water.
Dominik S.
February 2017
I have stayed in this condo once before in 2015 and I loved it so much I booked it again for March 2017. My parents live in the Ali'i Villas so it is perfect for me. Great price as well. You can't beat it. I'll leave another review after my March visit :)
Jim L.
January 2017
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is the second time we've stayed in this unit. This could be a very nice unit with some better upkeep. The pluses are: great walking location to downtown Kona (about a mile), washer/dryer combo, great pool, good size bedroom and firm bed, spacious living room and decent kitchen, came with starter supplies.The cons are: needs painting, rug cleaned, and a much needed good scrubbing inside the bathroom. (The ceiling fan is filthy, and the tub drains needs to be cleared of accumulated hair.)After our first stay I sent a list of suggested minor fixes to the manager, he thanked me, and then did nothing on the list. In fact, I suggested water-saving measures, a couple of safety concerns, and a simple electricity-saving suggestion on using LED lights in the bathroom that were heat-producing globe lights which made the bathroom very uncomfortable. Never happened, so this time, at Costco, we got a half-dozen 60 watt LED for $2.50 (great sale) and replaced them ourselves. Enjoy.Our interaction with management was always professional and prompt. IF we had to stay there again we probably would, but we like the Billfisher better because of the pristine upkeep of their units.
Jim L.
January 2017
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is the second time we've stayed in this unit. This could be a very nice unit with some better upkeep. The pluses are: great walking location to downtown Kona (about a mile), washer/dryer combo, great pool, good size bedroom and firm bed, spacious living room and decent kitchen, came with starter supplies.The cons are: needs painting, rug cleaned, and a much needed good scrubbing inside the bathroom. (The ceiling fan is filthy, and the tub drains needs to be cleared of accumulated hair.)After our first stay I sent a list of suggested minor fixes to the manager, he thanked me, and then did nothing on the list. In fact, I suggested water-saving measures, a couple of safety concerns, and a simple electricity-saving suggestion on using LED lights in the bathroom that were heat-producing globe lights which made the bathroom very uncomfortable. Never happened, so this time, at Costco, we got a half-dozen 60 watt LED for $2.50 (great sale) and replaced them ourselves. Enjoy.Our interaction with management was always professional and prompt. IF we had to stay there again we probably would, but we like the Billfisher better because of the pristine upkeep of their units.
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