Tropical Garden 1 BR Condo


Rates: $240 / night (avg.)
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Bed types: K (sleeps 4)
Reviews: 4.80 (from 114 reviews)
This 1 BR Condo is a lovely, private, even romantic, GARDEN VIEW CORNER UNIT, with a good partial OCEAN VIEW. Two walls of glass look out from the living room to private, tropical gardens and to the West a partial ocean view. Lanai's are on the West and North sides surrounding the unit. It is the only true 1 BR unit at Kona Shores (separate BR). The unit is also in the most PRIVATE AREA of the complex--the northwest corner of the facility--furthest from Alii Dr. and nearest the ocean. Kitchen and Bathroom have been completely REMODELED in 2015 and 2016. Wi-Fi is provided, and there are 2 wall air conditioners; one in living room near kitchen--the 2nd in the bedroom. The OCEAN-SIDE POOL is perhaps the best for size and View along Alii Drive.
Enjoy DINING at the corner of the west and north covered patios and watching green day geckos in the golden-fruited palms and plants very nearby. A little breeze keeps the 80 degree plus weather comfortable in the afternoons. Then take a dip down at the OCEAN-SIDE POOL that perches on a lava point, or walk to the sea on the concrete path along the pool to watch the sunset to the West or over Kailua pier at the other side of the Bay.
This condo features a new tile entry and new tile flooring in the SEPARATE ROOM KITCHEN and bathroom. Granite counter-tops surround all sinks and provide surfaces for all cabinets. The good quality wood cabinets are new in each of the rooms. In the kitchen there is a new large refrigerator, a newer gas stove, a microwave, coffee-maker and a complete complement of kitchen utensils, plates, etc. The kitchen window looks out on the end of the West Lanai.
The LIVING ROOM has two walls of glass (North and West) looking out at the private view of tropical gardens. On the North there is 6 ft. of Ginger and Palms, then 30 ft of sloping down landscaping of property next to ours. LR furniture includes a padded, rattan sofa and loveseat; a flat-screen TV, Cable TV, DVD, VCR, a closet, and shelves for books. Air conditioner, ceiling fan, and a floor fan (if needed) keep it cool in this comfortable unit. This 1st floor unit is cooler than roof-top 2nd floor units due to the extra "insulation".
The separate Bedroom has a Cal-King bed, a chest of drawers, an air conditioner, a ceiling fan, and a GLASS WALL AND PATIO DOOR looking out on the North tropical garden area. The large Bathroom is off of the BR. It has a sink area, a new shower/tub and double closets containing linens and supplies. Note: Secondary sleeping arrangements are unusual. There is a double futon-sofa, convertible to bed, on the very private north patio between LR and BR and two single air mattresses for placement in the LR (and inflation pump) if desired. some people bring the futon mattress into the living room at night--older children or adults may sleep outside on the patio. Also, there are two thick, single Coleman air mattresses in the BR closet along with a Coleman electric pump system. These can be used for sleeping in the living room at night and stood up against a wall (behind the sofa) during the day. All linens are provided.
Beach towels, mats, and ice chest are provided. The ASSIGNED parking spot is very nearby, about 6 feet below the unit where only 2 parking spots exist. You'll have no searching for a parking spot. Laundry facilities are very nearby. This is a Non-Smoking unit and Pets are NOT allowed.
The Condo is at Kona Shores, which is 1 mile south of Kailua village (and immediately south of a larger complex, Sea Village) on the OCEAN-SIDE of Alii Drive. The address is 75-6008 Alii Dr., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740.

NEW: Glen's other, spacious and newly remodeled condo, which is also located directly upstairs from this unit, can be rented as either a 1 bedroom/1 bath or 2 bedroom/2 bath unit can be found here:

1 BR/1BA listing: https://www.vrbo.com/4947026
2 BR/2BA listing: https://www.vrbo.com/10605

Keys: Condominium Registration Number: TA-057-227-6736-01, GE-057-227-6736-01

Tropical Garden 1 BR Condo Reviews



Karen K.
March 2025
Liked the large living room, very well-stocked kitchen, which included a dishwasher and full refrigerator, separate bedroom with Cal-King bed, wrap-around lanai (since it is a corner unit). The unit is on the first floor so did not have to haul luggage up the stairs. The assigned parking space was always available and is only steps away from the apartment. The laundry room is convenient. Had some questions about operating the TV, and appreciate that Bobbi stopped by to assist.


paul k.
February 2025
Good location for the Kona area


Owen M.
February 2025
Thanks for making our stay comfortable, had a great time.


Jackie B.
February 2025
Enjoyed our stay in this vintage condo - comfortable surroundings, nice clean pool, plenty of living space, close to laundry room and parking right outside our door. Supplied by all the basic needs for 4 nights - enjoyed the stay!


Betsy L.
February 2025
Everything was as advertised. Quiet, comfy, not far from anything we needed. Great sunset viewing from the pool area! Excellent communication from our host.


Daniel S.
January 2025
Communication was excellent and the one request we had while there was handled promptly and with a smile. Thank you Bobbi! Even before our visit, we had to make a reservation change for unforeseen personal reasons, and Glen was most helpful with that.The unit was very clean and exactly as advertised. The kitchen was extremely well stocked, especially with the small essentials one usually does not expect to find, such as aluminum foil, plastic containers, zip lock bags, etc., etc.We will be returning to Kailua-Kona, and hope this unit will be available when we do!


Catherine T.
January 2025
This is a charming place. We loved the birds, garden, and view. It was very private. The manager helped with every issue we had. The kitchen and whole unit was well stocked with everything one might need.


Nancy S.
November 2024
The accommodations provided everything you would need to enjoy your time in Kona; king bed, full bathroom, kitchen with all the basic utensils, living room w/ sliders to small outdoor area. Note: The island weather takes a toil on the local buildings and complexes and almost all of these places could stand to be updated.If you are looking for a pristine place to stay, look elsewhere.


Connie F.
March 2024
This place had everything we needed and was very comfortable. Loved the view, even if it is a partial ocean view the sunsets are amazing and the large garden lanai was so nice! A very short walk to the pool and ocean. Great location for hitting all the sights on the Kona side!


Debbie E.
February 2024
Clean and nice. Screen door needs fixing. All the right dishes, chairs and cooler. Quiet location. Not brand new but still nice


Cait G.
February 2024
We really enjoyed our stay. The location of this well-appointed corner unit feels secluded. We especially loved the birds and the ocean view. Easy access to west coast beaches and whale watching.


Stephen R.
December 2023
Great stay at a perfect location. Nice to have fully equiped kitchen . The swimming pool was very relaxing with the sound of the surf 50ft away. 2min drive to top rated restaurants. Onsite laundry at a reasonallble price was a plus. Easy to get to all sights and attractions on tge big island. Would definitely stay again.


Maria E.
October 2023
Nice location - walkable. Good communications and easy check in with lock box. Unit had a well appointed kitchen and lots of beach items appreciated like cooler, chairs, umbrella. Short walk to pool and shoreline. Unit was somewhat older in terms of furnishings. stayed during Kona world championship so price was high at that time I guess vs previous stays in condo with water view in same area.


Alan
June 2023
Wonderful place to stay. Unit was clean, private and fully stocked with supplies.


Simon B.
June 2023
Well equipped spacious apartment. Good location.Excellent communication from Glen made turning up, parking and access a breeze.


Angela R.
June 2023
I was pleasantly surprised by how clean and homey my condo was. I shouldn’t have been because all the reviews also have stated something to this effect. I fed the birds every morning, on the lanai, as there was birdseed available to do this. I believe this unit is the only unit with a view of the ocean, and the unit above it. This was my first trip by myself and I stayed 11 nights. I felt very safe there and I spent so much time at the pool. It is literally right on the ocean, which was one of my favorite parts. The pool had a full view of the ocean plus the whole inlet where Kona town is. Of course, the sunsets were amazing! I will be back for sure! Thank you for providing such a lovely condo🥰


Linda C.
April 2023
For 2 people, the unit was spacious. We enjoyed two walls of windows looking out onto the lanai and a partial view of the ocean. The complex is ideally located close to the ocean, restaurants and shopping.


Jeff M.
March 2023
The unit was clean, check in was easy, and the unit included everything you need for your stay, and additionally included beach chairs, umbrellas, ect. The unit is conveniently located and is showing some ware. Barbeque is a communal affair and is charcoal fired which was a surprise. Alcohol is prohibited anywhere outside of your condo, which was also a surprise. Further, the maintenance man stalks guests for compliance. A can of beer at the pool would have been nice!


Sue P.
March 2023
We found the condo to be very comfortable, well equipped, and conveniently located. It suited our needs perfectly. The kitchen was especially well equipped with everything you might have at home. My husband appreciates a good sharp knife and he was impressed. The view from our patio and from the pool area was lovely. Parking was convenient. Host was responsive. My only suggestion would be to add a bedroom door. We would definitely use this condo again.


Julie R.
February 2023
We stayed here as a couple in January and really liked the condo. It was perfectly situated and had everything we needed and more. Would definitely recommend.


Kori M.
January 2023
We stayed here for 2 weeks with our 10 & 11 year old children the condo was big enough to accommodate everyone it was clean and had beach chairs and towels we could use. It’s a great location walking distance to downtown bars and restaurants and the view from the pool is amazing. The only thing is there was no bedroom door and the kids had to walk thru our room to get to the bathroom. Other than that it was fantastic. I would recommend it


THOMAS J D.
January 2023
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Luis
October 2022
Very nice condo,


Stuart G.
August 2022
We really enjoyed our VRBO! Everything was provided. It’s in a very convenient location. I would highly recommend this place. I would stay here again.


Diane K.
June 2022
We absolutely love this unit in Kona shores. We stayed for 2 weeks this trip. Everything was 5 star except the cleanliness. It was surface clean but really needed DEEP cleaned. Carpet was really dirty. But ya know….all in all it was wonderful!


Lori D.
May 2022
This was a great condo to stay at. Right in a central location on Allii drive with restaurants and everything a short drive away. Glen was easy to work with and we thoroughly enjoyed his condo's lanai. We would definitely come here again!


Barry M.
March 2022
We thoroughly enjoyed living here for our 2 month stay on the Big Island. As usual the place was very clean and comfortable. And Bobbi was very helpful with any questions or minor problems that came up.


Kristen A.
November 2021
I really enjoyed staying here. It was clean and in a great location. As a solo femme traveler, I really value safety. I felt very safe here even when coming back late at night. The patio was really nice to sit on at night. I would definitely stay here again.


Sandra
November 2021
Property was very nice and owner was good at communicating. Only thing I did not like was there were ants that kept coming in the kitchen (which I didn't use to eat in, so it was clean) and in the bathroom. No matter how many times I killed them, they came back. Maybe the owner can have someone come spray and that would keep them away.


Deanna
September 2021
The condo was very spacious and comfortable, and was clean and well maintained. Parking was convenient with an assigned space very close to the unit. The equipped kitchen had everything we needed and having air conditioning was really nice! The property is a little older but everything seemed well maintained. It’s a little far from the main tourist area of A’ali drive - you’ll probably have to drive to restaurants and shops unless you’re prepared for a long walk to get there, but on the plus side that’s why it’s so quiet on this property. One note is that there’s no door between the bedroom and living area. It’s no problem for a couple but there’s no privacy and wouldn’t work well for families or other groups traveling together. Overall we loved it and would definitely stay here again!


Carl P.
August 2021
Amazing



August 2021
Wonderful location: wonderful condo: perfect location, close to the airport yet far enough to remember you’re on a tropical island.


MaryJo R.
May 2021
We love coming for our anniversary but because of covid didn't get to come last year. So we came in April instead. Had a great time. Thank you!



October 2011
Very nice property in a quiet location near but not too close to the nightlife. The owner has done much to make the stay enjoyable and trouble free. I would recommend this property to you.


Anna A.
July 2011
I can't image ever staying in a hotel! This was an incredible 1 bedroom condo that had everything we needed for a fun 1 week on the Big Island! It felt like we were outside because of the floor to ceiling windows, the natural light was abundant. The kitchen had everything we needed to make breakfast, lunch and dinner every night. Every morning we enjoyed breakfast on the patio with an ocean view. The best part of this condo was the beach closet - which had everything we needed - boogie board, chairs, umbrella, cooler, and there were even ice packs in the freezer. I felt like my home was transplanted to the Big Island. The area was safe and secure and walking distance to the center of town (we watched the parade one day). We also enjoyed watching the sunset at the pool that overlooked the ocean. Thank you!



March 2010
My now fiance and I stayed at this condo back in 2003 when we made our first trip to the Big Island of Hawaii. We absolutely loved the location of this condo complex since it's right in the middle of downtown Kona with lots of enterainment and restaurants but it still wasn't very crowded. Especially loved the huge pool sitting on top of a lava point where we could just go walk down on the rocks by the ocean...that trip helped lead to where we're at right now getting married! Because we were so impressed with this condo, we've chosen to return to Kona Shores for the 2nd week of our honeymoon on the Big Island; however, we're staying in the 2BR instead mostly because of the jacuzzi. :) Highly recommend!!! Cheryl

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