Room was clean with a view of the ocean and the pool. Has air conditioning which was a plus. Host was nice.
Jon T.
August 2026
The window the window with the bed next to it was my favorite rental so far. From that view u get the best sunsets. I would wake up to beautiful moon over the ocean views, waking up to the waves right there. I posted pictures and people thought it was AI. Just gorgeous. This one will be at the top of the list when I come back. And the host were amazing as well. They let me check in early. And had everything I needed for the beach. Chairs, ice cooler, boogie boards, And coffee.
janiece f.
August 2026
We had a lovely experience! The ocean view was better than anywhere we have stayed before. The room was clean and stocked with plenty of ocean gear, chairs, snorkeling items, boards etc. The restaurant is on the water with ocean views and the taco shack had amazing coffee, treats and fresh fruit! Plenty of shopping and other beaches only 10 l-15 min down the road. We had a great time! Thanks again!
Amy F.
August 2026
The host was very quick to respond when I had questions or info to pass along. The balcony is beautiful and perfect to have our morning coffee at while watching the waves. The bed was comfy, the room had a lot of extra blankets, pillows, and towels available! The room just needs some small updates and the curtain railing was rusted which made it rough to open and close the curtains. Overall the views were unbeatable and I would stay again!
Sabrina F.
August 2026
Very beautiful room and very convenient location. Everything is perfect, Highly recommend.
Thanaporn T.
July 2026
As listed
Pete P.
July 2026
Convenient, clean, and easy. Beautiful view!
Sam M.
July 2026
Overall good experience. Knutson and Associates were amazing. Amazing view and very local vibe in the area. However, our bath towels were very smelly. We had to wash them and it was July so very warm. If you are someone who needs A/C probably not a good fit. Overall condition was ok. I'd give it a 3 out of 5 stars. We enjoyed out stay.
Kathryn T.
July 2026
Very nice place to stay in Kona, steps away from the beach. I loved watching the sunset from the couch. Very clean and it was a bonus to have beach chairs and towels available.
Sabrina S.
July 2026
Charlie was a great host! Our check in was a smooth process with very clear instructions and the location is unbeatable! Loved the ocean front views enjoying the sounds of the waves. Everything you could need was available to include beach necessities. I asked Charlie some questions and received very prompt and friendly responses. My family and I absolutely enjoyed our stay and will definitely come back again!
Royalene P.
July 2026
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:
We loved this unit, the proximity to the ocean allowed us to hear the waves crashing on the rocks. It was awesome. We were extra lucky as there was high surf during our visit. The unit had everything we needed for our stay. The assigned parking spot is a plus, you don’t have to worry about parking during busy season.
David H.
July 2026
Property was as described. Good location away from a lot of the busy-ness of downtown Kona.
Sarah H.
July 2026
The view sucked me in. The only positive of this property was the view. The apartment has clearly been neglected for years. Rust on the refrigerator, door handles, luggage racks and coffee maker. There were stains on walls, handprints on screens, a worn couch that I did not feel comfortable sitting on. The bathroom shower floor was so rugged it hurt my feet. The pool was not well cared for. We booked for 3 nights and only stayed one night. We tried to get a partial refund from the host, but they stopped responding to the VRBO reps. The reps at VRBO were very kind and sympathetic. Unfortunately we were only refunded a minimal amount through them because the host did not respond. We have booked with VRBO for years and this is the first time we have been disappointed with a property.
Jennifer W.
June 2026
Amazing views from room. Very relaxing.
Matt H.
June 2026
Our stay was amazing. Had everything we needed for a great stay. The beach chairs and water boards came in handy. Perfect location for exploring, shopping, and the beach was fine even with little sand. The views was the best!
Jacqui R.
June 2026
The property was clean, well-equipped and comfortable. The beds were comfortable, and the glass doors open right onto the water. I would spend my mornings drinking coffee and looking out over the ocean - where you could see boats, fish and even dolphins!The location could not be beat. Right on the water, we had easy access to great snorkeling, beaches, local markets, and restaurants on the water - but only a short drive from town. We had a great stay!
Jude M.
June 2026
Super View ! Clean and well supplied for an Island get away .
ROB R.
June 2026
We had a wonderful week staying at the property. The view and sound of the ocean were amazing! We also can’t say enough good things about the host communication. They will go above and beyond to ensure you have a great stay.
Katie R.
June 2026
Good stay / Nice place right in the water with good beach gear provided for you.
Jared C.
June 2026
The view was stunning & the location was perfect. Having the beach right next door along with the excellent restaurant & coffee shack made everything even more convenient. Plus Shave-Ice across the street! Highly recommended & we hope to be back!
Erica M.
May 2026
Central location with an ocean view. Good food onsite. A beach on one side and a park with shade trees on the other.
Gary C.
May 2026
The owner was great to work with, and communication throughout our stay was smooth. We had an overall good stay and really enjoyed the location. The property worked well for our trip, and we would choose to stay here again in the future.
Christina H.
May 2026
The property was perfect. Was fully equipped with everything you needed. Stocked with beach chairs, umbrella, boogie boards and snorkel gear for the 2 minute walk to the beach next door. Recommend sleeping with the door open and screen closed so you can fall asleep to the amazing waves. Kona itself is an 8 minute drive and you’re close to everything. The restaurant on the ground floor as part of the complex was great for a drink by the ocean or a meal, quality and prices were good for Hawaii. Highly recommend this property the hosts were attentive and quick at replying to our messages, could not fault anything in our stay. Kitchen fully stocked with everything you needed to cook if you decide to stay in.
Philip D.
May 2026
Great view from room, watched sunset most nights. Loved the location, AC worked great. Host was easy to communicate and work with. Would stay here again.
Michael C.
May 2026
The view and location are great. You really are on top of the water. The host was very responsive.The road is pretty noisy but the sound of the waves will drown it out once inside.The unit itself is OK- very average condition and could use some updating. There is no dishwasher in the kitchen. The screens to the back/outside were jammed when we were there which wasn't an issue because there is no balcony. The bed was way too soft for my wife and I. Decent value here for Hawaii.
Curt M.
May 2026
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The location of the unit was good, but the listing photos were extremely misleading and clearly many years old. The unit itself was very worn out, outdated, and paled in comparison to other units in the building that I saw from people I met during my stay. The refrigerator was heavily rusted, the luggage rack was covered in rust, and the stone shower stall had visible mold throughout. The ceiling fan had some kind of mold on it as well. Even the welcome/information book looked like it had been sitting there for decades - many of the pages and printed instructions were so faded they were barely readable. The same was true for several signs, labels, and light switch instructions throughout the unit.While the unit was not dirty, it felt neglected and long overdue for renovation or replacement of many items. A few hundred dollars in paint and basic upgrades would have made a world of difference.If you’re simply looking for a place to sleep and don't care about appearance, the bed was comfortable and the view was nice. However, had I known the true condition of this unit, I gladly would have spent the extra 15–20 per night that some of the other units in the building were asking. This was easily one of the more run-down units in the building.
Steve B.
May 2026
Location was great. Condo was so nice and super clean.Beautiful sunset.
Ane-Marthe F.
May 2026
Here is the deal on Magic Sands property. You cannot beat the location if it’s your first time on the Big Island. Right on the ocean which is what you see once you are settled. That said it’s an older property and it’s got some funk. Our stay in 311 was very good in that the outdoor lanai, top floor made us happy to call it home for our week! The owners are super responsive and have been excellent in helping me retrieve a left item.
Mary A.
May 2026
Got what I paid for, we did have many island adventures :)
Jeanne O.
May 2026
We had an amazing time. The property is so close to the water. Loved the sound of crashing waves. Loved the view and that we had a wall of windows to look at the ocean. Located next to a beach. Plenty of linens. Kitchen had everything we needed. Really good communication. Also had chairs and snorkeling gear.
Tamara A.
May 2026
The view was amazing - highly recommend for a one person stay! small bed :)
Tricia
April 2026
We loved the location and the view. The kitchen was really well set up and we appreciated the coffee. On the downside, the kitchen wasn’t super clean when we came, dirty water bucket under the sink, and we did have some roaches.
Ali K.
April 2026
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:
Wonderful location right on the waters edge, so you can hear waves all night. Walk a few steps to a wonderful restaurant, right by the water and a beautiful sand beach to swim or surf. Coffee shop is right there too and offers some food choices for breakfast as well. The location has some road traffic, but it is cannot be heard in the room as waves drown out the sound. The area feels safe. Knutson & associates were easy to communicate with, and very attentive, making our stay relaxed and worry free.We would stay here again! Thank you 😊 🙏🏻
Melissa W.
April 2026
Great view, great location, great price! Will definitely be staying here again if we’re ever back on the big island
Cameron D.
April 2026
Ocean views!
Patty N.
April 2026
Ocean views!!
Patty N.
April 2026
Great Location, Great views.
Patty N.
April 2026
Space was amazing, and it has the most incredible sunsets!
Dan U.
April 2026
The main selling point of this property was its location. A second floor room overlooking a small grass area with the ocean shore within steps of our room. No vehicle traffic, stores, crowds or noise to obstruct our view of the ocean. A nice pool, small snack shack and restaurant nearby and a small beach just steps away.
Richard G.
April 2026
You are paying for the view and sound of the waves
Henry S.
April 2026
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Stayed three nights during the Kona low of March 2026. Great location, well appointed studio condo with great views and never ending surf sounds. To be fair, the weather was terrible during our stay so we did not get to enjoy the front lawn and pool or actually see a sunset. The bed is great, but the couch is a little hard. The kitchen has everything you need. For future vacationers you should know tha this area is extremely busy with beach goers that utilize the magic sands beach adjacent to the property. Lots of vehicular and pedestrian traffic past the property, although it was nice to have a coffee shop, laundry room and restaurant right in the building.This is obviously an older building in which this unit has been nicely upgraded. The only downside is that if you have stormy humid weather it is very hard to dry out the unit. The front sliding doors do not seal well, nor does the louvered window in the bathroom. The weather was relentless and when running the air conditioner the tile floors would get slick. Under normal weather conditions I don't think you would have any issue, in fact you probably would not need to use the air conditioning, just let nature do its thing.
Todd S.
March 2026
Third time staying at this unit and everything was great as usual. Magic Sands has everything you need in one place.
Sparrow M.
March 2026
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Excellent communication with hosts, nice studio condo- humble but in a great location, the ocean is RIGHT THERE! It’s well equipped for cooking in (no oven), soooo appreciative of the beach chairs, umbrella, and coolers (and there are fins and masks and toys we didn’t use)No AC, ocean can be loud- especially with a storm brewing! Bathroom needs better lighting and ventilation- and a magnifying mirror- I left mine there!And those roosters have to be relocated- 4am wake up is ridiculous. And earplugs don’t work, they are nested right outside the door! Dark out drapes would be nice, but the wood blinds are pretty; they don’t block the light. Between the roosters and the light, no sleeping in! The pool was really nice-clean Salt water pool-ahhhhh- and having beach towels on site was great. Magics (the restaurant onsite) is absolutely fantastic!! Also- having a parking space is awesome!! The place feels like Dino and Frankie are just around the corner!! Retro groovy! We had a great time.
Annabelle K.
March 2026
We stay at Magic Sands about once a year, but this was our first time in this unit. We were super happy with it, they are wonderful hosts and the space has everything you need. We'll definitely be back!
Katie S.
March 2026
Everything was as listed.
Collin M.
March 2026
Loved the view!
Angela K.
March 2026
Amazing view. Crashing ocean so peaceful. Outer building appearance needs work. We enjoyed our stay at Magic Sands.
John and Mikie D.
March 2026
Oceanfront view, location right next to a beach, amenity’s for the beach provided. Excellent communication with host.
Rajah S.
March 2026
Cannot get any closer to the ocean! i obstructive view! Breath taking!! Studio condo that was everything we needed! Full kitchen for cooking or simply take a stroll to go eat at nearby restaurant/food trucks or a short drive to town. AC offered if gets a little too warm, but the ocean breeze and sound is what we came for! Pool on site, or located adjacent to Magic Beach on one side and great park area on the other!
John
March 2026
Amazing views!! The sunsets were spectacular!! We loved everything about this property. It was so well stocked, clean, right next to an amazing beach and just what we wanted for our stay!! We highly recommend this property for anyone looking for a place to call home while on the Big Island.
Lorrie K.
March 2026