Kristina A.
April 2024
This was our first time staying in Kona and our first time staying on the Big Island and Kona.
First, as the map and the reviews say the location is perfect. This spot is so convenience and directly across a lovely beach with sand (rare for this area).
Pros: Walk across to Magic sands beach and you can swim, body surf or even snorkel. Nice to walk across and get in the ocean in all of 3 mins tops. Also Magics grill for dinning out (a bit $$$) is still a good option. The complex has a nice, updated pool, hot tub, sauna, and pool table.
The unit has a very large lanai - and half of which has a nice view of tropical plants so nice privacy there.
I would recommend this spot to others. We had a nice time. Host was responsive and tried to address anything that was of issue.
Areas of improvement:
Agree with others that the unit could use a "deep cleaning" there are obvious areas in the shower that need some extra cleaning and a layer of dust on some lamps. Master room bed mattress does need to be replaced it’s a bit like a waterbed but a normal spring bed that is very wobbly.
I wish I knew the tennis courts were under construction so next time I book, I will ask about the possibility, it is Hawaii, so things move slow sometimes.
Konstantin K.
April 2024
Sparkling clean beautifully furnished apartment close to everything ~ what else can you ask for?
My family and I had an amazing time in Kona, there is so much to see and do and then come back to the comfort of this apartment.
Thank you!
Cody K.
March 2024
Close to the beach with in walking distance.
Beverly C.
March 2024
This Kona condo was perfect for our family of 4 (2 grown kids). The location really was convenient - a 2 minute walk to the beach and easy drive to town, plus easy access to the main road for exploring the island. We enjoyed the large kitchen and livingroom, and spent lots of time relaxing on the patio.
Check in was simple, and communications were good.
The place needs a new/improved bed in the master bedroom and new bedding. Updating the twin beds to fulls would be good. Could use a deep cleaning. We were surprised by the last minute notification that there'd be construction crews just outside the doors all day during the week. It wasn't ideal, but we made it work. Overall, a great vacation week.
Susan & Bert R.
March 2024
Condo is very well equipped! Perfect for family. Bad thing was construction of the tennis courts next to us I would suggest you find out when they will be finished before you book their the pool the surroundings were beautiful however, at this time of year magic sans had limited amount of sands and lots of lava rock. I would definitely stay there again with this owner. The washer and dryer were a great !
sherry t.
February 2024
Great location across from a beautiful small beach with perfect sunsets. Short walk away is a great all level surfing beach.
Nice pool and bbq area as well.
Keith L.
January 2024
We've been to The Big Island several times before. This property was very clean and directly across the street from Magic Sands Beach, which is one of the few sandy beaches on the Kona coast. Close to town and shopping. It is also one of the few properties that has central AC, although you won't need it much this time of year (January). I highly recommend this property, and we'll be back the next trip!
Kelly G.
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
Sandra W.
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.
Gregory M.
October 2023
Only problem was the very steep entrance to condo from road. My rental car was low to the ground and scraped every time I drove in or out
Deanna W.
September 2023
White Sands Village is in a great location with an amazing sunset beach literally across the street. We enjoyed coming “home” after full days of exploring this beautiful island. The condo is well stocked with essentials. The wrap around patio is so peaceful in the mornings and late evenings. I would recommend this condo for anyone wanting to stay off site of a resort and wanting a feel of “home”. Thank you Karen for the great communication before and during our stay.
Mahalo! D. & S. Procopio
Julia W.
August 2023
Location convenient to white sands beach and property spacious and as pictured. Easy check in.
Josee B.
August 2023
There was a lot an ants in the apartment specially on countertop.
On VRBO site, we can see tennis court in front of balcony and we thought playing but there was no court.
Some furnitures (carpet in the bathdroom, cauch) didn't look clean when looked at.
Nevertheless it was a beautiful and large condo with a great location.
Rafael C.
August 2023
This condo is located right in front of the beach, and that was extremely convenient. The condo is super spacious with a huge balcony. Kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need from the morning coffee to cook whatever you need. The complex also have a very nice pool area with grills and seating area. We definitely loved this place
Justin S.
July 2023
Good location and nice amenities! Great price!
July 2023
This condo has everything you need for your vacation getaway - comfortable beds, a beautiful wrap around lanai, and a fully equipped kitchen. It's located right across the road from the beach and close to restaurants and shops.
Janice L.
July 2023
Like some previous reviewers have said the condo was clean and bright. We really liked the close proximity to the beach and walked over there quite a few times. There was an issue with the washing machine but the owner got it fixed in a timely manner and kept me updated. The beds were comfortable. We also liked how the condo had beach chairs and umbrellas which we used almost every day at the beach. I think the only complaint is there wasn't a small vacuum in the condo so we could vacuum up some of the sand. Other than that the place was nice! Great place to stay!
Ana S.
June 2023
Loved the location and the property. Loved having a large patio and the kids had. A great time with all the toys available. Close to all the great restaurants and the beach across the street was the absolute best. Would stay again.
Dan B.
June 2023
Great stay, enjoyed our vacation.
Allen K.
May 2023
The propert was great lots of room great pool and beach right across road to beach
Sandi W.
April 2023
We loved this condo and the location. Would definitely recommend
Paul C.
April 2023
The condo is exactly as described and communication with the host was excellent. We enjoyed snorkeling at Magic Sands Beach as the surf was calm during our stay. We rented a car, but there is a free trolley that stops near the condo building and goes into Kona every hour. There is also a bike share stand close by to rent a bike. The pool/hot tub and barbeque area are well kept and pleasant.
Carynn H.
March 2023
Owner was quick to communicate. Location was wonderful. It was a good base to see the rest of the island and the sunsets at Magic Sands Beach across the street were stunning. Beds were comfortable. Fridge made great ice. The huge corner lanai was fantastic! We loved the pool, hot tub, bathroom facilities! Bathrooms were adequate. The washer/dryer was awesome to have. Slider doors could use some love, they were hard to open. We did have ants in the kitchen, which is pretty normal in Hawaii. It helped when we cleaned up quickly, kept things in the fridge and used bug spray we found at the condo. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay in Kona. Thank you for sharing your condo with us! 🌞
Sarah B.
March 2023
Location was perfect. Close to the beach and shops.
Rowena A.
March 2023
Location, location, location. This property was exactly as described. Lots of room for 4 adults who like their space, plenty of water/sports equipment, beautiful lanai to watch the golfers and enjoy the scenery. Great communication, rapid responses. Would highly recommend!
daryl c.
February 2023
White Sands Village is in a great location. Magic Sands beach is right across the street. It has all the indoor amenities that you would need. Karen, the owner, is very friendly, easy to get a hold of and work with. The unit has a wrap around lanai. One side of the lanai has tall foliage which adds to the privacy of the unit. It is great to hear song birds each morning on the lanai having your coffee. Outside amenities include 3 BBQ grills, outside pool, hot tub and sauna.
Ursula Kawelo M.
January 2023
Everything available for our stay. Very comfortable environment & clean.
Brian C.
January 2023
Perfect location- right across little street from a great beach band good restaurant. 5 min to the grocery store.
Clean and comfortable too.
Would 100% stay here again!
Amanda G.
December 2022
We loved our stay! The condo was perfect. Super easy check in having the key in a lock box. Clean and well furnished suit. Us and 10 other family members stayed at white sands village. The common area with pool and bbqs made it easy to have meals and get together with family staying in other suits. The beach across the street was so beautiful! Would recommend staying here!!
JWheathandfitness
December 2022
The wrap around lanai was incredible! It felt private since it wasn’t right over the pool. Had all the beach toys & chairs, towels. The beach right across the street was easy to walk to and beautiful! Definitely recommend going to the restaurant right there too for sunset one night - magic sands grill. Delicious & great service. Would absolutely stay here again!!!
Kris D.
October 2022
A quiet stay, everything you need. With a nice pool. The airco doesn 't work properly at night and the showerhead needs replacement, but for the rest is it perfect.
Susan S.
October 2022
Asked for a late checkout when we nade the original reservations and was approved. Got a message a couple days before our arrival that they "forgot" and we had to check out at 11 with our flight at 5 pm. Lost an entire day at the beach because of this mistake. This unit was not as clean as we're used to. Freezer went out, air conditioning issues, TV issues. We cleaned the unit, did laundry and hoped we'd be compensated a small amount due to issues we Incurred. Won't ask to rent this unit again in the future and we visit Kona every year for a minimum of 30 days.
Hannah B.
September 2022
Beach across the street, a pool, a fully stocked apartment and above all SUPER clean (I can’t stress how clean this place was), it was a delight to stay here! Had everything we needed and more.
Janna P.
August 2022
I can not rave enough about our stay, the location, or the hosts!
The place was very clean and had everything we could need for our two-week stay including beach toys and coolers. The in-suite laundry was very convenient. The beds we comfortable. The patio is giant and a great place to enjoy a morning coffee. The only thing that I would like next time (and we will be back!) is a small stick vacuum. There was a broom available but sand inevitably gets tracked in and the broom didn't get it all.
The pool was wonderful and we spent many evenings grilling our dinner while the kids swam.
Speaking of swimming, the best part that I think was WAY under-advertised is Magic Sands Beach. It is literally across the street and became one of our favorite beaches. Great waves for boogie boarding, crystal clear, warm water, and we saw sea turtles every day we were there!
The property is close enough to the main strip to be convenient without being loud. The condo itself was very quiet. We never heard from our neighbors, but all the ones we met at the pool were very friendly.
The owner was great to deal with right from the beginning. They even gave us an amazing deal when our flights got rescheduled to a later departure. I messaged asking about a late check-out and they let us stay as late as we needed at no charge. It allowed us to enjoy our last day knowing we could get in a quick shower before our flight.
If you are looking for a place to stay, this is your spot!!
Doris S.
July 2022
A wonderful surprise We found the property to be more than what we were expecting The property was filled with amenities The kitchen is fully equipped and seeing all the beach equipment made it even more fun we enjoyed the outdoor porch and it was so much fun to look up every morning and see the beautiful mountains we had a great stay l
Sofia K.
June 2022
What a great location! Right across from White Sands Beach. The waves were big when we were there, so take at your own risk. We are all avid swimmers and ocean goers. Also, close by to other easy beaches and snorkel spots. The pool is amazing and condo is perfect for a family. Nice fully stocked kitchen. Even found a crockpot. We cook the entire time we are on the Island so was easily able to use the clean kitchen. Thank you for sharing your abode!
Deborah P.
May 2022
Karen was very kind and responsive. The condo is in a great location where there is easy access to the trolley. The space was neat, clean and well stocked. We were pleased with our stay.
Desiree K.
April 2022
Close to everything in Kona. Beautiful decor. Nice condo grounds. Awesome beach across the street
Brenda M.
March 2022
This condo is perfect for a family vacation. A very large lanai with lots of comfy furniture. The inside is clean and spacious. I’ve rented numerous Vrbo’s and this is the best appointed unit I have ever rented. Lots of condiments, supplies, dishes, pots and pans. The pool is great but note not for use by babies. Not an issue for us but was mentioned by others at the pool. Magic Sands beach was just across the street. It’s a nice beach but very strong current. Great for sunset watches. There is a great snorkel beach a very short walk away. Highly recommend this rental.
Dana S.
March 2022
Could not have asked for a better location and place to stay. The condo is across the street from a great swimming and snorkeling beach. There is a wonderful restaurant across the street. The condo is clean, beds super comfortable and anything you need is right there. The washer/dryer were a plus. The fans kept everything cool indoors and out. The only thing that would have made it even better would be to have the name of the condo listed in the directions. We arrived at night and it was dark and very hard to find with just the address. Would stay again and highly recommend!
daryl c.
February 2022
It was great to be back in Paradise after missing a year due to Covid. The location is great, close to Kona, snorkel beaches, etc. Property has all the amenities that you may need. Looking forward to next year already.
Stephen R.
December 2021
Great location, great views with a lot of amenities.
Taylor A.
October 2021
We wish we could give more than 5 stars. The host, the rental, and the location were all amazing! Excellent for a group of friends or family.
Jennifer C.
October 2021
Condo was in a great location. Was bigger than thought. Right across the street from great beach. Easy to get around and navigate. Had a great time.
Stacy M.
September 2021
Great location, everything you need for an amazing vacation! Very clean and spacious. Thanks for sharing your property with us! We are already planning a return trip 😊
Stephanie W.
August 2021
This place was in the perfect spot for the four of us to have a relaxing vacation without scheduling. Wanted to go to the beach? Right across the street. Wanted to go snorkeling? Walk 1.5 mi away to some of the best snorkeling on the island. Looking for a little shopping? Catch the bus or trolley right outside the door to Kona. Wanted to cool off but didn't want to go anywhere? Head to the pool on the property. Just wanted to hang out? Lovely space with plenty of room for four people to go to their own spaces and do their own thing.
Priscilla B.
August 2021
We had an enjoyable stay at the condo…plentiful supplies..location was great..
There were a lot of little maintenance issues tho
Ants were in kitchen
Sliding doors were difficult to open because of sand/dirt in runners
Curtain in front room would not open
Chain kept coming off fan over table (tried to fix with pliers
Lamp would not work in main bedroom
The shower heads were awful. Main bathroom the shower head would move erratically and flood floor
Little bathroom the pressure was extremely low
David P.
August 2021
Nice quiet location with beach across street.
Sai Sreekanth m.
August 2021
this property should be rated much higher. I wish i could give 6 stars.
the location is unbeatable. just steps away from the magical Magic sands beach.
Marie L.
August 2021
We loved the grounds, amenities, lanai and location. We’ll be back!
Michelle K.
July 2021
Our stay at this condo was excellent. Kitchen was fully stocked with plates/utensils/cups/appliances etc. Condo was clean and very comfortable. They even had lots of beach stuff so that we did not have to rent additionally. Location is great, about 10 minutes from downtown Kona (without traffic). Air conditioning made the place very comfortable. Huge balcony as well. Would definitely stay here again!
Chris H.
July 2021
A great place to stay on Big Island, good location, nice apartment, highly recommend.
Michelle G.
June 2021
Love this place will definitely book again. It’s right across from the best beach in the area. Equipped with everything you need and more!
Zhanna T.
June 2021
Very nice and comfortable place across the beach. We had great time. Thank you.
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