Samantha M.
December 2023
We loved sitting on the lanai watching the birds by the lagoon. It was relaxing and a very well kept property. The concierge was very helpful and welcoming. We would absolutely book here again. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Nicole D.
October 2023
This condo was equipped with everything needed for my husband and myself. We mostly ate out, but e joyed morning coffee on the lanai that was peaceful overlooking ponds and the pool. We also liked there was a gym available. Close proximity to stores and shops.
Martha (Christine) D.
September 2023
Beautifully landscape, spacious, quiet. Lovely pool, waterfront 5 minute walk. Beautiful white sand beaches less than 15 minutes north. Shopping, restaurants 5 minute walk. Airport only 15 minute away.
Dustin W.
August 2023
Condo was very clean and well stocked. We’ve stayed at other condos in Waikoloa and this one had the best floor plan for separating adults and kids. Was actually bigger than expected.
Only complaint (and I don’t know if this is the building itself or the neighbors), is that I’m convinced that the Hawaii Alpine Ski team was upstairs breaking in their new ski boots. Either that, or someone was upstairs playing fetch with a baby elephant. Every morning at 4:30 we heard loud steps going back and forth, back and forth, back and forth, back and forth…… across the condo upstairs. This actually caused the bedroom door to rattle with each lap. Could be old joists, or could be inconsiderate people… didn’t ruin my trip in any way.
Michael P.
July 2023
Great location in Waikoloa. Super clean and the Kona Coast Vacations that host it are super responsive and have great communication.
Tim H.
July 2023
The condo was clean and great for a family with little kids. Lots of beach toys, a couple beach chairs/umbrellas, and a few snorkels with fins. The pool was fantastic and easy to access. No issues and lots of communication from the rental company made the stay easy!
July 2023
Really enjoyed it there.
Stacy C.
June 2023
This was a very nice, upgraded condo. The condo was very spacious, and it was decorated so nicely that it gave me some inspiration for a few upgrades that I want to do to my house. The location was very peaceful and it was convenient to lava lava, a bay, and other beaches nearby. We also checked out the Kings and Queens shops close by, which have a few really good dining options. The kitchen was well stocked with all the essentials. The property management was very professional, and they even called me to let us know we could check in early if we wanted. We hope to stay here again in the future!
Eric K.
June 2023
Everythung was great. Well stocked beach gear closet!
Tina E.
May 2023
We've stayed in this area twice and love it. This property is spacious, has all amenities, and is well maintained. We loved the ground floor access to the back yard overlooking the pool. Just steps from the pool, hot tub, gym, and grilling area. Easy 20 min walk to the beach, restaurants, and shops. We'd absolutely stay here again. One tip for the manager would be to consider blinds in the bathrooms. You can see into the full shower/bathroom from 2nd floor walkway. Plenty of beach accessories, chairs, boogie boards, etc. Love this property!
Emma P.
April 2023
We enjoyed the close proximity to the local shops and resorts. Pool area was great!
Paul S.
April 2023
Location is ideal as both Kings and Queens mall are super close with supermarkets, stores and restaurants. The pool is really nice and the outdoor space is a great area to hangout with the nice weather.
The pictures for the place are a bit dated as the furniture is a bit older than pictured. The place was clean when we arrived but we did see a couple cockroaches around the apartment unfortunately. By far our biggest complaint is the lack of insulation between units, we had a constant thumping from our upstairs neighbors with kids running around from 7am until late every night, you can literally hear and feel every footstep.
Nancy D.
March 2023
We enjoyed our stay at The Shores. It was convenient to stores and restaurants. The unit was comfortable and well equiped. We especially enjoyed the pond off the lanai where we could watch the birds, the koi swimming and it all felt very relaxing. A good location to head north, south or visit Volcano Nat'l Park.
Peter R.
February 2023
Great location to launch all your island activities. Also, great location to just hang around and enjoy the beautiful view and relax. Fantactic!
Lorna M.
February 2023
The unit we rented was spacious and well equipped. It could use some updating and a good deep cleaning. The pool is a heated salt water pool which was very enjoyable. The Wiakaloa beach area is a beautiful location. I recommend the area and The Shores. Just be selective about the unit you choose.
Debbie B.
January 2023
Very nice accommodations. Love the patio area. We would definitely stay here again.
GILLIAN P.
December 2022
We had a great stay at the Shores.
The suite was clean, spacious and in a great location with close proximity to the beach/shops, which were all within walking distance. The complex has immaculate landscaping and the kids felt very safe and loved the pool.
The property managers were quick to address any concerns we had and kindly accommodated a later checkout. The unit was stocked with the necessities.
The suite appears to have had some updates but could use some more in the near future.
We had an enjoyable vacation and hope to be back.
Mahalo!
Patti P.
November 2022
The pictures of this property's interior are grossly misrepresented on the VRBO listing site. The pictures must have been taken a long time ago as the furniture and fixtures in the condo were not clean and were very old and worn. The general cleanliness of the property was the worst that we have ever seen in any of the properties on the Big Island that we have stayed at especially in the Waikoloa Hilton area. The towels that we were provided with had a bad smell, the floors were dirty and stained especially around the door leading in from the lanai area. We moved a chair in the living room and it was quite evident that no one had cleaned under it for quite a while. On the day that we checked in I received a text that the garbage disposal was leaking and someone would be there to fix the disposal the next day. All of a sudden the next morning someone was barging into the condo without knocking or ringing the bell. He said that management told him the condo was unoccupied. Since we had already used the entry keypad many times it would have to be impossible that management did not know that the condo was occupied. We were provided with a toilet brush in the master bathroom to clean the toilet. That toilet brush was disgustingly dirty and should have been in a landfill months and months ago. There was filthy dirty brown water in the reservoir that the toilet brush was in. We had 4 guests on the property and were only provided 2 beach towels. All the extra pillows in the both closets had no pillow covers on them so were unusable. The patio furniture was very dirty and there was an infestation of ants on the patio area and furniture. I would definitely never stay at a property managed by Kona Coast Vacations in the future. Other properties we have stayed at were managed by the owners who apparently care about their properties, were good about communicating and provided good pictures of the condition the property so you knew what you were getting. I hope that the owner of this property will be reading this review so they can think about finding another management company who will do a better job keeping the property up to standard. The pool and surround areas were beautiful. Too bad the property was not better maintained.
Patti & Joe
Santosh P.
October 2022
Very impressive
Wiki F.
September 2022
Awesome gated and secured location. Well maintained. Great for family. Central to main resort, golf courses, grocery and other shopping. Will definitely stay there again.
One suggestion: have a small combination safe for guest's personal valuables.
Dena G.
August 2022
Condo was super clean and comfortable. Very quiet, beautiful property! Thanks for a great stay!
Arnie N.
August 2022
Place was great and very spacious although it is actually older than pictured. The kitchen had all needed pots/pans and even a rice cooker. The house also had boogie boards, sets of beach chairs and beach umbrellas that came in handy. Another positive comment is the property manager, Kona Coast Vacations, was so helpful and so thorough, we did not have any worries. They even had a concierge service that got 11of us booked at the very last minute for a manta ray snorkel dive.
We did have a little issue with seeing roaches in 3 separate occasions. This was of course not a big deal for me — I understand we’re in a tropical island but it was to my kids, especially my 10-yo who refused to sleep in his room after seeing one there. All good as he ended up just sharing the bed with me in the master BR the entire stay.
My only wish was that the master bathroom had a door. The shower is wide open so anyone that walks in the bedroom can see you showering. Also not a big deal as i simply locked the bedroom door when showering.
Overall, place is huge and lanai was beautiful ! There are beach equipment, stocked kitchen, washer/dryer, air conditioning and a very plush couch!
Will definitely consider renting this place again!!!
Michael P.
July 2022
The house is as advertised and clean. It did have beach chairs, big plus not mentioned in the listing. Parking is a reserved spot right in front. Overall a great place in Waikoloa.
Cara K.
July 2022
The layout of the unit was amazing. It was stocked with everything we needed. Communication was excellent. We would stay there again, for sure!
Ken M.
May 2022
Nice facilities. Some minor finishing touches needed due to use and age. Master bed too soft. Couch and chair in living room too soft. Kitchen well equipped. Ice maker is very productive. Tommy Bahama beach chairs and umbrellas were perfect. Purchased a smaller styrofoam ice chest as the one at property was too large to lug around. We left it there for future guests. We rented snorkel gear for our use. Over all good experience. Thank you!
maureen w.
May 2022
We would stay at Shores of Waikoloa again. Very nice!
April 2022
Very comfortable- loved having meals on the outdoor patio. We enjoyed the pool and area as well as the kids being able to walk to the shops for shave ice or ice cream. & great market nearby.
Kristen N.
March 2022
Our family visited the Big Island for Spring Break, and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The huge lanai is beautiful, and the unit was spacious, clean and very comfortable. There are also ample beach chairs, beach towels, and toys which was appreciated. The complex is in a great location with close proximity to restaurants, the resorts, and beaches. The communication from the property management was also very responsive and accommodating. My only suggestion to most property owners is always the same - better knives, please. :) Mahalo for a great stay!
Shari J.
January 2022
Overall enjoyable. Except for upper level noise. They were loud . A few items need to be looked at ..the kitchen outlet by the stove is not properly attached. Also the toilet seat in master bedroom is not properly attached. Fan in master needs to be balanced. Also need to spray for ants on patio. Bait traps don't seem to be working. Overall we did enjoy our stay.
Leona A.
January 2022
My husband and I did enjoy the condo very much. Everything the listing said was accurate; the lanai is huge, the accommodations are beautiful. For us this was perfect and what we were looking for. However, we did have an issue with the unit above us. One in which I called the property management people to ask them to intervene. I was told that the above unit was not managed by the folks who manage the unit we were in. The gal said that she would reach out to the property management of the above unit and ask them to contact the folks who were in the above unit. Either none of that happened or the folks above us didn't care.
There is very little, if any at all, insulation between the ceiling/floor above this condo. So every time the people walked around, or jumped!, we heard it, early morning, late at night.
My husband ended up going upstairs and asking the folks if they would stop the jumping around. They had a child who added to the constant thumping.
My husband was told by one of the occupants that they were leaving the next day - we woke up around 5:30am because that's when those folks were awake.
We had approximately two days of "reprieve", then the next family occupied the unit above us. They, too, were early risers so we were woken up before 5:00am during their stay.
I do not blame the occupiers of the unit upstairs - I had really no idea of how HEAVY walking around could truly sound for the folks in "below" units and will be exceedingly mindful should we be in an above unit.
I think that the owner(s) of this particular condo should consider reaching out to whomever owns the unit above and get some sound proofing between the ceiling/floor.
We did enjoy our stay here, as I said, this condo was what we were looking for, and suited our needs. The incessant thumping sounds that went on during our stay was highly irritating.
Though we did love this unit, we will never stay here again.
I'm giving the five stars based on the categories that were presented; this condo definitely rates five stars. But, and this according to the rules, quiet time is from 9:00pm-8:00am, we did not have the "quiet time".
Darren H.
January 2022
Everything was perfect at this beautiful home ans property. We look forward to visiting again.
Wendy S.
November 2021
We enjoyed this unit except for the showers which managed to wet the whole bathroom until you got used to it’s workings, but we still had water where it shouldn’t have been.
Being on the first floor we were plagued with mice. We give kudos to the management company for all their work to make things better. We will good with them again and thank you.
Nicholas B.
October 2021
We enjoyed our time at this property. This is a nice condo in a beautiful area. The home could have been cleaner when we arrived. Otherwise, we really enjoyed our stay.
Marilyn D.
September 2021
We came for a large family gathering. Many people stayed at various places in Waikoloa. The shores prove to be a great location quick walk to everything! The condo was very spacious and we spent a lot of time on the Lani with it's pretty view.
Barb M.
September 2021
This unit was perfect for our one week family stay. The bedrooms and bathrooms are as large as the photos depicted. The kitchen was very well appointed. We also appreciated the many beach towels and coolers in the unit.
We enjoyed coffee on the lanai in the mornings while enjoying the birds, mongooses and beautiful Koi pond. We could see the pool from our lanai. The grounds are lovely and immaculate.
Kona Coast Vacations was helpful, professional and accessible from the moment we booked and throughout our stay. The app and keyless entry was perfect.
Mahalo!
jennifer m.
August 2021
We had an amazing stay for our first visit to Hawaii! Property was exactly as described and it was fully stocked to comfort.
Our flight was cancelled and were immediately accommodated for an additional night.
Douglass J.
August 2021
Updated, comfy condo with ground floor access, pool is across from lagoon. 20 min walk to A-beach.
Bruce G.
July 2021
Beautiful view of the pond and pool with surrounding awesomeness! Two suites with two private patios. Ground floor. Close to all the shops and beaches. 100 out of a 100
Gwen B.
June 2021
Awesome 2 bedroom 2 bath. Short walk to Hilton which has a resort package you can purchase to use their pools and amenities.
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