The unit's interior was as-listed, well-equipped, and in good condition. The grounds, including the swimming pool, sauna, and bbq gazebo, were in good condition and as-listed.
However, the property was incorrectly advertised as having 2 on-site tennis courts. The tennis courts had in fact been demolished many months ago and their re-construction had been stopped for some project delays. We discovered this after booking.
The property was relatively quiet during the day and the other guests honored the after-hours quiet time very well.
Property is immediately across the street to Magic Sands Beach, which is convenient if that's your thing, but brings extra vehicular traffic along Alii Drive - not the place for a quiet stroll. Otherwise, location is convenient to many spots up and down Alii Drive. You can't really see the beach from the lanai, but that's consistent with the advertised listing.
Parking stalls are tight for larger cars.
Property management staff was responsive when we called them.
Unit is stocked with some basic beach items (umbrella, chairs, etc), which was nice.
Overall, the property was a good value and we enjoyed our stay there.
Stephen w.
January 2024
Had a great time. Condo was perfect for our family. Back of building quiet for kids. Property and location met all our expectations
Kelly G.
January 2024
We loved our stay! The property was perfect for us, our 2 kids, and my parents who joined us. Magic sands beach is so convenient and the kids loved it. A quick drive to lots of great snorkeling spots nearby. The wrap around deck was great for relaxing in the evenings and mornings. Well stocked kitchen. We enjoyed the pool and had a BBQ one night with fresh fish. Highly recommend! Also, tons of beach toys for kids and beach gear.
Kathryn E.
January 2024
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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.
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We enjoyed our stay at White Sands. Nice beach across the street. Pool and grounds well kept. Condo was in very good shape; clean and ready for us. Questions and concerns were addressed kindly and quickly with a phone call. Would definitely book this unit again.
Beverlie D.
January 2024
Perfect location and has an awesome view of the ocean. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the cooking items you'd need on vacation (not food). I would stay here again for sure!
David G.
January 2024
The property location was perfect for us!
Marc M.
January 2024
Great place to stay. Felt very comfortable for my family of 4 including adult children. Great location. Would stay here again!
Melissa G.
January 2024
We love this complex. We’ve stayed at this complex 4-5 times so far, right across the street from our favorite beach. This unit is wonderful.
Bruce
January 2024
The location is great. The condo has major issues. It appears there has been a leak from the upper unit by the front door causing the popcorn ceiling to bubble in multiple places. The leak continues into the bathroom where the drywall is cracked and looks to be painted over. I reported this to the management. Only one side of the screen door functions properly. One burner on the stove doesn't work. And be aware, the dishes in the cabinets were left dirty for us. Whoever used them last does not know how to do dishes and nobody double checks for cleanliness. Also, only 2 rolls of toilet paper provided for 9 nights of renting. I was told to go buy our own, but upon asking again, they did bring 2 more rolls after a second request the next day. The shower drained extremely slowly so you are standing in water. And cobwebs on the ceiling. I would not recommend this unit.
Matt V.
January 2024
The condo was great -- super cleaned and well stocked. We have stayed at this complex several times, and this was one of the more updated units we've stayed in, which was really great. The kitchen and baths are nicely updated, and like all the units has a great deck. Note that this unit is near the back of White Sands Village so it's a little stroll down to the beach but that's no big deal, and as in the pictures you can see the water from the deck (which is a great place to take in Hawaiian sunsets and sunrises). The unit also has central A/C, which not all in WSV do, controlled by a nest thermostat which will allow you to turn it down to 75. Easy keypad checkin and quick communication with owner by text. Great stay and would be happy to come back!
Clark B.
December 2023
The condo was great -- super cleaned and well stocked. We have stayed at this complex several times, and this was one of the more updated units we've stayed in, which was really great. The kitchen and baths are nicely updated, and like all the units has a great deck. Note that this unit is near the back of White Sands Village so it's a little stroll down to the beach but that's no big deal, and as in the pictures you can see the water from the deck (which is a great place to take in Hawaiian sunsets and sunrises). The unit also has central A/C, which not all in WSV do, controlled by a nest thermostat which will allow you to turn it down to 75. Easy keypad checkin and quick communication with owner by text. Great stay and would be happy to come back!
Clark B.
December 2023
A scrupulously clean condo directly across the street from one of the rare sand beaches in the area. On Kona's "main drag" (Ali'i Drive), but not right in the middle of the touristy chaos. Lovely lanai accessible from both the living room and the main bedroom, with a glorious view of beach sunsets. Closet full of anything one would want for a beach or pool day: floats, boogie boards, beach chairs, towels, coolers. So nice to not have to pack those items!
The owners were extremely kind and lovely to work with, as well as gracious about accommodating my partner's need for some extra checkout time (he had become ill during our trip). I recommend this location unequivocally!
Mary K.
December 2023
The apartment was well equipped with all we needed! Kitchen equipment, spices, boxes, enough toiletries, beach equipment (boogie boards, beach umbrella, snorkeling gear…).
It is directly across the road of magic sand beach. Parking was easy in the complex, every window and door had mosquito nets, washing machine and dryer were great. Would come back any time!
Christina S.
December 2023
Fabulous location, plenty of room. Beds comfortable. Ants in the kitchen were a bit annoying. Could use a refresh in remodeling, but other than that, it was great.
Sandra W.
December 2023
We loved everything about the property. It was very well located, across from a beach and near a main snorkeling area. We watched beautiful sunsets from the balcony and there was a lovely ocean view as well. Thank you for a fantastic experience!
Melissa H.
December 2023
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This was our family’s second trip to Kona, and we had a lovely time. The property was entirely as described. The kitchen was well equipped for all manner of meal prep - ncluding a very capable ice crushing blender for daiquiris. :). The beds and furniture were all fine and the appliances all functioned as expected- including very fast Wi-Fi.This location was much further south than we were last time which meant that a car was essential for getting into town. However it also meant trivial access to some of the very best snorkeling on the island. As divers we somewhat missed the beautiful lanai wall ladder we’d been fortunate enough to have last time but we were able to easily make the lanai rail work well to hold wetsuit hangers on the lanai side and dry our various neoprene without hanging anything over the rail. The location is also great for hopping quickly up to RT 11 to get into town instead of the slow way up Alii Dr.
With white sand beach across the street and the two condo buildings facing each other it can get a bit loud during the day (especially on the weekend) so you’ll want to keep that in mind if you’re looking for a more tranquil/quiet place. But it never prevented a post-dive nap in the bedrooms with the doors closed. And hearing the little kids playing on the beach and in the pool brought nostalgic smiles to our now teenager-having selves. :)
We had no issues at all which required any intervention from the owner, and overall simply had a wonderful stay.
Bryan N.
December 2023
We loved everything about the property. It was very well located, across from a beach and near a main snorkeling area. We watched beautiful sunsets from the balcony and there was a lovely ocean view as well. Thank you for a fantastic experience!
Melissa H.
December 2023
Great location right across from Magic Sands Beach!
Shylaja S.
December 2023
Great location right across from Magic Sands Beach!
Shylaja S.
December 2023
The property was great with a pool, hot tub, pool tables, remodeled unit and the beach across the street. We all had an amazing stay and the property managers contact back asap when you reach out.
The lrimary bedroom did have a comprimised TV and the 2nd bedroom bed wasnt extremely comforable but other than that the unit was equipped eith everything needed for the beach, snorkling, kitchen items, bath items, etc.
Overall, if I wanted to stay by Magic Sands again on my next trip back I would stay at this location.
Thank you for an enjoyable vacation stay!
Christina H.
December 2023
The property was great with a pool, hot tub, pool tables, remodeled unit and the beach across the street. We all had an amazing stay and the property managers contact back asap when you reach out.
The lrimary bedroom did have a comprimised TV and the 2nd bedroom bed wasnt extremely comforable but other than that the unit was equipped eith everything needed for the beach, snorkling, kitchen items, bath items, etc.
Overall, if I wanted to stay by Magic Sands again on my next trip back I would stay at this location.
Thank you for an enjoyable vacation stay!
Christina H.
December 2023
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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.
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Great Location across the street from the beach! Clean and bright unit that is well kept. Very Comfortable. Spacious lanai added to the experience. Covered parking was convenient right below the unit.
Michael M.
December 2023
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We loved our stay at this property. This is right in front of the Magic Sand Beach. The communication with the property management was very swift. Blake always responded to all my questions and requests very quickly. We didn't have any issues here. Its a quick 10 mins drive to happening downtown kona. And little over an hour drive away from most of the attractions either on the kohala side or the south side of the island. It would have been better of the living room was a little more roomier.
This property has a parking spot right is right next to the elevator and even the rental itself is right in front of the elevator and that made it very easy move our luggage in and out.
There is plenty of beach equipment available here we used 4 beach chairs, 1 lounge chair, 3 bodysurf boards, two beach mats, 2 umbrellas, 1 cooler, and a couple floating devices. (There are more stuff if needed).
The pool area and the BBQ area is spacious, it good that the white sands beach managment takes care of cleaning this area frequently. Restroom near the pool are very clean.
TV is little small and picture is not that clear as most recent led TVs, however, since we were exploring outside most of the time and only spent very less time watching TV that wasn't an issue for us.
Plenty of extra linens and pillows, sheets and comforters.
I would love to stay at this property agin on my next visit.
sra1 D.
December 2023
The bath and bedding was in the cheaper side and worn. A little upgrade on those items would be great. Otherwise, our stay was pleasant.
Richard P.
December 2023
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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:
Our condo was in a perfect spot across the street from white Sands Beach. Condo was very clean and updated. We had everything we needed at our fingertips in the condo. Clean , great view, close to downtown Kona. Our stay was great and will come back again.
Elizabeth K.
December 2023
Door was unlocked when we showed up. The lanai has a no shade , the old one appears missing/broken, no lounge chairs, a huge tall wooden table with high uncomfortable chairs. Location is good , near the beach.
Tom V.
December 2023
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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:
Great location for family getaway in Kona. The staff could not have been more helpful and responsive to questions or concerns. Would definitely come back if at all possible.
Lynette S.
December 2023
Clean, comfortable with all the amenities you could possibly need and more. Lanai looks out to Magic Sands Beach… perfect for meals and cocktails. When we had a question, owner was quick to respond. They’re very helpful. We highly recommend this property.
Louise M.
December 2023
Great place, very clean and comfortable, kitchen well stocked. Had some drain issues in main bath but husband was able to fix.
I wish it was a little closer to the beach and had a little better ocean view, but overall felt like a good value. Could use a few more beach towels.
Tanya K.
December 2023
We loved our stay at Joanne and Randy's condo! It truly was a home away from home and provided everything we could possibly have needed or thought of. We've stayed at the White Sands Village on previous trips and have always enjoyed the property, but this condo was definitely one of our favorites! The convenient location to the elevator and parking spot was incredibly helpful for our group. The beds and other pieces of furniture were very comfortable. The lanai was our favorite spot and was used a lot for early morning breakfast and provided the perfect view for nightly sunset photos! The hosts were very communicative and always ready with answers or helpful info when needed. We couldn't have asked for a better trip and will absolutely look into booking here again in the future! Thank you for everything!
Kelsey K.
December 2023
Nice large unit, more than enough room for our family of four. The large wrap around lanai made the unit feel even bigger. Great location right across from Magic Sands Beach. Everything about the trip was perfect. Would recommend anyone to stay here for their Hawaiian vacation.
Cody S.
December 2023
Property is just as advertised. Conveniently located across the street from Magic Sands beach and short driving distance from downtown Kona. Perfect stay for a perfect vacation!
Leslie T.
December 2023
Communication was quick & clear with the property manager - arrival (check-in) was a breeze and we arrived to an immaculately clean condo.
Amenities were as noted and included all necessary linens, towels and beach items
Magic Sands beach is directly across the road and there’s a bus stop for a free trolly into town nearby - it’s a wonderful location
Highly recommend!!!
Mike M.
December 2023
Great stay, communication couldn’t be best, very clean and neat.
I definitely will stay at your Plc again!
Anamaria O.
December 2023
This condo was perfect for our family of 4. We had plenty of room. The balcony has an amazing view of magic sands beach. Internet connect was strong allowing me to work each morning without issues. Magic sands beach was just across the street.
We stayed here for Ironman -- this condo is just down the street from the run turnaround making it so easy for my family to cheer for me. I plan to stay here again next IM Kona.
Cara J.
December 2023
Great location right across from Magic Sands Beach. Very well stocked kitchen. Lots of beach towels, chairs, boogie boards, umbrella, cooler, sand toys, etc. Spacious and quiet lanai. Highly recommend!
December 2023
Perfect location- across from a beautiful beach. Condo has everything you need. Beautiful wrap around patio is great. Fully stocked kitchen was so nice! The pool, hot tub and pool table were enjoyed by my kids daily! Was a wonderful 10 days in Hawai’i! Would definitely come back to this location!
Jennifer P.
December 2023
We really enjoyed our time here. Condo was really nice and well equipped and communication with the host, Josh, was great. Would come back.
Lasse S.
December 2023
Great location across from the beach. The view from the lani was amazing!
Darin W.
December 2023
As good as it gets
Joe C.
December 2023
Had a magical time!
Joe M.
December 2023
Fantastic view of beach and ocean from second floor balcony. Very comfortable unit with good beds. The appliances and bathroom fixtures are old and need repair or replacement. Private parking is great.
Duane T.
December 2023
The location of this property is superb. The shower head in the small bathroom barely yielded a trickle of water. This wasn't an issue for us since there was just the two of us. This would have been an issue with a family.
Alan E.
December 2023
Only place we saw with a beach just across the road. Alii drive was quite quiet so the road didnt detract from the beautiful location with great sunsets. Had to swim every day and most days had a turtle for company in the water.
Big island is a superb place to visit. Only thing was two weeks went by too quick.
Julian E.
December 2023
So glad we sprung for this property with a huge, wraparound balcony, facing the ocean on one side! There was a large dining table out on the balcony so we could eat all of our meals while enjoying the sound and view of the ocean. We spent hours out there. The pool at this property was also lovely. The beach is a short 3-5 minute walk across the street. Be advised that in the winter the beach practically disappears. There was very little sand to sit on. But I think that is not the case in the summer.
We had a great stay!
Melanie G.
December 2023
You can open your slider to hear the ocean waves and families playing in the beach’s across the street. The sunsets are beautiful.
It was clean, well supplied and comfortable. Updated towels, and a smart TV would be our only suggestion. It’s up three floors which is fine for active families. Parking is right next to stairs. Very convenient. Quiet neighbors except the temporary construction for a lovely updated beach park. It did not bother us but it elevates the noise level with the bust street. We were rarely home so it was fine.
Great location and near everything around Kona.
Karen k.
December 2023
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The unit itself could use some updating and minor attention to detail would go a long way here. The bed is uncomfortable, the AC ducts need to be cleaned; allergy sensitive people like me beware, toilet in hall runs every 5 min, clock on Wall is broken, decor is very minimal, pillow cases and bedding in general and drapes are dingy, the sliding doors are really hard to open, no wine opener in unit, no tea kettle, which we needed both, total basics only. It wouldn’t take that much money to make this unit outstanding. But the lanai and view were wonderful for us and we had our friends over several nights and watched all the action at the beach below. Walking to the beach to take a dip was a high point for me. I ran down Alii drive in the morning one day we were here and biked on a rented bike the next. Overall a good experience just wish they’d put some more money into the unit. I manage vacation rentals where I live so maybe I’m pickier than most. But a little more attention to detail would go along way.
Martie L.
December 2023
Incredible location with beach and sunset view. Magic sands is a beautiful lively beach and only sandy beach in the area. Huge patio was great for enjoying the gorgeous Kailua-Kona weather ( best weather we’ve had on Big Island) and view. Complex had great activities such as pool, BBQ, pool table, etc. Hosts also provided everything needed for day at the beach for 4+ people. This was the perfect place for our family. Wish we were still there.
Jean-Michel M.
December 2023
We love the location. Condo could use some updating/attention. Little things like no wine opener and two Coffee grinders, but neither worked. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Scott D.
December 2023
The location was the best in the complex with the beach and the sunset views unobstructed.
Parking was great. Some of the kitchen equipment was in need of rehab due to the age of the complex but other amenities were very nice.
Nancy N.
December 2023