We had a wonderful relaxing time. Owner and property manager were very responsive. Property has amazing sunset views and listening to the waves at night was so peaceful. Would highly recommend. Property was perfect for our family of four without using pullout. It was very convenient to have the beach chairs, umbrella, and towels available. Fully stalled kitchen and plenty of fans if needed to stay cool. The breeze coming off the ocean with the sliders to the lanai open kept it very comfortable. Would highly recommend and stay at property again if return to the big island.
Beau M.
August 2025
Pros - great location, solid place and super helpful host. Cons - had to deal with some gnats/drain flies. Air conditioner didn’t cool the second bedroom so it was very warm.
Jeremy B.
August 2025
Had an excellent experience. Comfortable and well stocked with everything we needed. Location is excellent as well.
Mindi C.
August 2025
Enjoyed the condo. Provided everything needed. Beautifully renovated and awesome location.
Vickie O.
July 2025
You can't help but feel hawaii as you feel, hear and see the sea steps from the lanai. Start and end your day watching the waves, surfers and people enjoying the culture. Enjoy! I look forward to returning.
Helen S.
July 2025
The property was very clean and well stocked. The beds were very comfortable and clean. The view is out of this world. Watching the sunset over the ocean was magical. The kitchen had everything needed to include nice cookware and seasonings. Laundry detergent and other essentials were plentiful, ie sunscreen, beach toys and towels. It’s a few minutes to magic sands beach (highly recommend) and lots of really great food options. The air conditioner was a great amenity. The front room stays warm so definitely use the fans.
Aaron S.
July 2025
Beautiful decor and location. Only thing there was a huge project going next door with drills and stuff. They did it during waking hours so wasn’t too bad.
Christine S.
July 2025
Fabulous unit in an ideally situated location for exploring the Big Island. We spent most of our time on the island out exploring but it was great to come home to this comfortable and well stocked condo. No regrets!
Michael W.
July 2025
Views from the lanai, watching the sunset, waking up to surfers in the water and falling asleep to the sound of crashing waves was great. Unit was clean and stocked with all the basic needs. In comparison to the other oceanside condo's at this same facility that I have stayed in over the years, this one was on the lower end. The pictures on the website don't exactly represent what it actually looks like. The sliding screen doors are difficult to open, fall of the tracks & need maintenance. The beds are good but the furniture is old and worn. Patio & living room furniture is not what is shown. Shampoo, Conditioner and body wash bottles don't pump properly. Barbeque pit rods need to be replaced, fire was literally coming out of the knobs. I love this facility and will definitely return on my next visit, but will probably go back to one of the other condo's I've stayed in.
Natalie R.
July 2025
Property was exactly as described, property host/ manager promptly answered our questions prior to check in. Third Floor unit is perfect no noise other than the ocean and great waves to fall asleep to!
steve a.
July 2025
This place was absolutely amazing. Stunning inside, beautiful remodel, spacious layout, comfy beds, gorgeous water views and sounds on the lanai. We enjoyed relaxing on the lanai each morning with coffee and in the evening watching the turtles feed in the water below. Wonderful ocean waves sound to lull you to sleep each night. Owner, Holly, was super helpful and communicative before and during our stay. Great central location to restaurants, shops, walkable markets and food trucks. Private beach area with rocks to explore tide pools. We would highly recommend this place and would come back in a heartbeat!
Wendi S.
July 2025
The condo was quiet and peaceful. Beds were very comfortable, kitchen was fully stocked and views were amazing! We appreciated the beach gear that was on the lanai. We enjoyed the sunsets from the beach and our lanai. The hosts were very easy to get in touch with and quick to respond.
Tonya T.
July 2025
We experienced a cleaning issue that resulted in us cancelling our stay after arriving. The on-island contact and owner were both very responsive and attempted to resolve the issue; the owner also provided a refund without contest. Based on the other positive reviews, and the communication, I'm willing to believe it was a one time problem rather than a pattern, so my review will focus on other elements.
Casi F.
July 2025
This was such a great place to stay! Seriously, the condo was better than the pictures and it was beautiful. The balcony was amazing! It was overall perfect :) if we ever come back here, this is the place we would stay!
Ashley M.
July 2025
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We have stayed in the Kona Bali Kai condos before,in different units,but this unit fell flat.The word “penthouse” sold us on booking this condo.Overall,it’s dated-furniture,cabinets,appliances,everything inside was dated.And it was so dark.Barely any light.Even with all the lights turned on,it felt dark.It could definitely use some upgrades.The floors were not the cleanest upon arrival.Sand & dead bugs in places when we arrived.Owner will have to take that up with the cleaning crew.Limited A/C to one small area of the condo.If you’re in the back room (by kitchen) you’ll bake.Only one set of towels & 2 rolls of TP in guest bathroom for a 10 night stay.Washing machine stinky.We had to go buy washing machine cleaner.Ran it through 3x and still stinky.Bed linens were flimsy & bed was on a cheap metal frame.I barely leaned against it & it slid across the floor.TV had a big slip cover over it.IDK if it was broke or just a heavy dust cover.Not sure.We didn’t even touch it just in case something was wrong with it.There’s a binder on the table with instructions to read it.Iskimmed.It’s sooooooo long.We are on vacation.We don’t want to read a book of rules.Also,would have been nice if we were notified of garage construction.That said,it did have all the amenities you would expect:dishes,toaster,coffee maker (although it could use a good cleaning),pots & pans,boogie boards,coolers,beach chairs.That was nice. And the view.Can’t beat the view.That’s why we like Bali Kai.
TONI C.
July 2025
Like a second home 🏡
Vladimar G.
July 2025
Great place. Easy parking right on the ocean close to great beaches and Kona downtown!
Mitchell V.
July 2025
Beautiful views and oceanfront living with easy access to tide pools and small beach. Falling asleep to the sounds of the crashing waves was great. Condo is clean and offers basic needs but does need some updating and does not look like the pictures on the website. Patio screen doors to lanai stick and fall off the tracks. Toiletry bottles don’t pump properly. Furniture is old, beds are fine. Fans are available but you will need to sleep with all doors open to stay comfortable.
Natalie R.
July 2025
We brought one motorcycle with us and they could not figure out how to make sure the motorcycle did not get towed because we couldn’t put the parking pass on it because the wind was liable to take it away. I spent an hour and a half on the phone with their support people who could not get in touch with the people at the property. Bad communication all the way around.
Greg
July 2025
This condo at Kona Bali Kai was perfectly located for everything we wanted to do in the Kona area. The owner sent a comprehensive "Activities" list of suggestions that was really helpful, too. I felt as though we really experienced the Kona side of the Big Island in our short, one week stay. There was ample parking (which can be rare in Hawai'i!) so that was a big plus. Also, the master bedroom screen door can be left open at night and sleeping to the sound of the waves was heavenly. Another big plus was the small surf break called "Banyans" right out front. Our son was out surfing at 7 am and we could watch him from our balcony while eating breakfast. That was so fun!Kona Bali Kai had a "homey" feel to it. It was not like staying in a hotel or resort. The people next door felt more like neighbors! Also, the master bathroom felt luxurious with its tall ceiling and waterfall-type shower head.Overall, I would give this condo a great big 5 out of 5!
Valerie M.
July 2025
Fantastic location, close to everything in Kona but private/quiet and family friendly. Delicious tacos and poke within walking distance! Condo was excellent with all the amenities we needed for our one week stay and we slept to the sounds of the ocean every night! Thank you Mike, we all thoroughly enjoyed our visit!!
Kelsa S.
July 2025
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The view from the condos lanai is breathtaking! We saw a sea turtle, tropical fish, brightly colored birds , listened to the waves and watched lots of surfers . Condo is conveniently located within a few minutes drive to shopping and restaurants in both directions. We walked to an open shopping market with several vendors and a couple of restaurants down the street. This condo is simple and very dated. It all depends on what you are looking for. Not fancy but we never intended on being inside! The dishwasher broke while we were there , the management company was prompt in sending someone to try and repair it. It was replaced by the next day with a new one because it could not be repaired. All in all a very pleasant trip.
Jane B.
July 2025
You'll get a great view on the water and the best sunsets! Beaches within a few minutes. Property comes with the basics.
Terry P.
July 2025
We loved our stay! The condo was well-stocked, clean, and very comfortable for our family. We had fun tide pooling, and watching the waves and sunsets each day. We would gladly recommend this condo to family and friends.
Miyoko G.
July 2025
Gorgeous condo very close to downtown Kona. Unbelievable sunsets from the lanai. Very clean and well appointed. Everything you need to cook if you want to make meals. Mike sent the most informative informational packet I have ever seen and was great about responding to the couple of questions I had. We loved the pool and being so central to everything. Would definitely stay again.
Amy-Lynn Y.
July 2025
The condo was clean, peaceful and with a great view.
Karen B.
July 2025
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:
nice room with nice views. Close to everything.
Frank A.
July 2025
This was a great location. Going to sleep and waking up to the ocean was amazing. Saying this is an “ocean view “ is an understatement. I like the location just out side the most touristy area of Kona but still a few min drive away was nice. I don’t like having to deal with drunk partiers in the middle of the night, and at this location we had none of that. Everyone on the complex was just normal friendly people. Banyans, a local surf spot is right outside the window, which we enjoyed watching the surfers. (This is an advanced surfing location with plenty of rocks, so beginners should go about a mile down the street for surfing). The condo was great for our family of 4.
Jeffery C.
July 2025
Perfect location on the west side of the island, short drive to downtown Kona and easy drives to local sites such as coffee (recommend Greenwell Farms) and vanilla plantations (we enjoyed The Vanillerie near the airport) along with some of the local beaches. Has a great lanai with seating to relax and enjoy watching the surf (and surfers) along with great sunsets. As a family of four we had plenty of room to move around, the kitchen was nicely stocked for the occasional eat-in meal, and the two bathrooms made life much easier with teenagers. Parking was a breeze, located on the first floor under the building with the condo being on the top fourth floor.
Kelly D.
July 2025
The view from the lanai is outstanding. Being next to the ocean with the sound of the waves lulling you to sleep each night was an incredible experience. The condo itself was perfect, comfortable, and well decorated. We loved it and will return.
Donna H.
July 2025
We finished our 3 island holiday here, we are from Australia & were meeting American friends & this was the worst ending to our holiday. We could accept some of the dated features of the property but the maintenance is way off. The internal doors are impossible to slide with one of them needing you to put your full force into it and another not working at all. In one bathroom the downlight is missing with a lamp on the toilet as the replacement. A cupboard door is just leaning against the cupboard, wooden blinds are coming out of their tracks and the second bedroom with ensuite bathroom has a bad smell of mould and had to leave the fan on at all times to try and combat the smell. The tumble dryer damaged/tore some of the clothes as the lint filter is broken. The only positive was the incredible views from the balcony. We didn’t contact the property about it as these weren’t small issues that could be fixed in the time we were there.
Trent r.
July 2025
We spent two weeks on the Big Island. Started in Waiamea and the Kohala Coast. Then moved to HIlo for a few days, then to Volcano National Park. Ended our stay with our rental in Kona. It was a beautiful facility, right on the water. So clean and well set up. We had such a relaxing time. It was the perfect ending to our Hawaii adventure. (Photos all taken on the property)
Rafael F.
July 2025
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The condo: the view-I could have sat on that lanai all vacation. One morning we saw spinner dolphins while relaxing! The condo was comfortable and had everything (plus more) we needed. The rock beach was fun to go on to see what the ocean left in the tide pools. Communication: Holly was on top of everything and made sure we had information and access to what was needed. Very pleasant to work with.Neighborhood: the condo was located very close to downtown Kailua-Kona, but not so close that it was overly congested. It was a close drive to anywhere in the area.The island: a beautiful island with almost every biome available. I couldn’t have imagined the beauty it had to offer. So much to do(if you want). We didn’t hit everything on the checklist but are over the moon with what we did do. Top two on our fave list was helicopter tour and Manta swim. But there is so much more than that-just the beauty itself is enough. Thank you for sharing this treasure with us-it’s a trip that our family made so many amazing memories on.
Sheila M.
July 2025
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:
We spent a lot of time in this unit, as it was very relaxing. We had most of our meals out on the lanai, watching the surfers. The room was very clean, and the Host was very accommodating. Some things were outdated and could have used a refresh, but other than that, we were very pleased.
P A.
July 2025
Nice location. Lots of beach items to use. Plenty of parking. Was very relaxing listening to the waves at night. One issue was they were aware the shower in the 2nd bathroom was broken but didn't attempt to fix it until after we called, and it wasnt fixed until our 3rd day into our stay. Other issue was the 2nd bedroom stayed fairly warm as the a/c unit only cooled the living area.and master bedroom.
Brandon S.
July 2025
Condo was absolutely wonderful. In the middle of action but still far away enough to not be crazy. We stay at a lot of VRBOs and this has been, hands down, the best equipped: kitchen, pool/beach items, bathrooms…it was great!
Michelle S.
July 2025
I had a great stay here! The AC worked really well to keep the living room cool, and having a washer and dryer in the unit was such a huge plus. The shower was spacious, and although the bedroom was a bit warm, I personally don’t like sleeping with AC on anyway. The location was super convenient – I loved being able to walk right across the street to watch the sunsets. I also used the pool and hot tub almost every day during my stay. The on-site team was friendly, and the unit was nice and clean when I arrived. Overall, it was a comfortable and enjoyable stay!
Seraphine S.
July 2025
Great place!
Eric S.
July 2025
Fabulous!! Cute, clean, comfortable. Close to downtown Kona (2.5 miles), right on Ali’i drive (we joined all the runners every morning), incredible sunset views and the best porch! We will definitely stay again !
Jolene W.
July 2025
Loved it! Very clean and well stocked. Spent most of our time on the lanai watching the surfers or sunsets. There was always a nice breeze so no need to turn on the AC. Both beds were very comfortable also! Would definitely stay here again!
Jennifer G.
July 2025
This condo was fantastic!!! Extremely clean, great location. Having a washer dryer in the unit was very convenient. Would 100% stay here again.
Jami B.
July 2025
Unfortunately the advertised TV on the unit did not work. Vacasa promised a fix each day but no fix was provided. The advertised amenity should have been available for use. No remedy or compensation was ever provided even with daily phone calls, emails, etc.
desmond e.
July 2025
Great unit with a view of amazing sunsets and tons of surfers.
Stephen M.
July 2025
We spent most of our time outdoors, but the unit provided all we needed. The beds are comfortable and the view from the lanai is exceptional.
Madeleine G.
July 2025
We selected this condo mostly because of the waterfront location and it did not disappoint! The view from the lanai was incredible and we were lulled to sleep by the sound of the waves every night. The condo itself was nicely decorated, very comfortable and the kitchen had everything you needed. There were tons of towels, beach chairs, a cooler, pool noodles and snorkeling gear so it made visits to the beach a breeze. It was better than the photos! The location is excellent and the onsite parking made it so easy. The pool was so-so (chilly with a view of the parking lot and very deep), but it had nice chairs around it and was a nice amenity to have. We would absolutely stay here again.
Sara C.
July 2025
I thought I was clooser to Kona, so that we could walk to the town.
dorte C.
July 2025
Unit was supplied with all that you could need for a stay, and convenient location as well. Comfortable beds and the AC was appreciated to keep cool as the kona heat can be high. Loved that the BBQ grills were so close to unit and the beach is just across the street! Will definitely be staying at this unit again in the future. Vacasa team at the office and over the phone was helpful and friendly, much appreciated!!
Stasha L.
July 2025
It was perfect! Perfect location, super clean condo with everything we needed for our stay. Great communication with the property managers. Will definitely stay again!
Ian
July 2025
Very good location. Awesome patio views.
Laura C.
July 2025
Overall, a nice place to stay if you want ocean front views but are not overly concerned about beach access. Building has a small but rocky beach area....great for relaxing on the beach but not conducive for swimming. Most days we drove 30 minutes north to more sandy beaches. The unit had plenty of beach chairs, umbrellas and coolers for our beach days. Condo had construction going on during our stay but property manager was responsive to our concerns about noise. Unit is on 4th floor far from the elevator but close to stairs....if mobility is an issue this might be of concern but was not for us.
Suzanne K.
July 2025