Peggy W.
March 2025
Property managers responsive to concerns. Beautiful view right on the ocean. Waves and surfers. Unit dated needs some simple things. No screen on lanai so hard to sit out much before sunset. Needs bedroom dressers to store clothing. Bedroom bedside stands water damage. Small TV, low to floor. Beach chairs low, need four that are “age” friendly. And a storage box on the lanai for beach gear. Replace patio furniture with more comfortable chairs. Table cloth for table. And a few simple spices
CHERYL S.
February 2025
This condo has the best location. Easy to every where. The condo however could use a little repair, and updating. I spent a month staying here and I just looked past the condo issues and just loving the area.
Katherine P.
December 2024
I believe this is a slightly older property, and it is showing a little wear and tear around the edges, but not enough to seriously detract from the overall experience. Also, we requested a few little tweaks things – including the microwave, which just completely went out one day, but by the end of the day it had been replaced. Overall, the management was really good about staining communication and trying to take care of things. The property is located pretty far south on Ali’i Drive so you’re really gonna need a car to get out and about.I think the best part of the location is the fabulous lanai overlooking the beach-we spent many many hours out there having meals and just enjoying the warm weather and watching the surfers.
Lee Ann B.
November 2024
Very nice view, centrally located. Condo could use some updating and repairs. AC unit works on a 2 hr timer. Patio door in primary bedroom could not be opened and living room patio door very difficult to open.
Carol M.
October 2024
What a wonderful comfortable space. We felt very content here and particularly enjoyed the lanai looking at the waves and watching very talented surfers.
Scott J.
October 2024
Generally this place is very nice. A very comfortable setup and well appointed kitchen area. The view is OUTSTANDING! Thebair conditioner is a window unit in the master bedroom. Communication with the property owner was great. Did I mention that view?
John W.
September 2024
Loved the location and the view! The unit was clean and served us well. It can probably use a refresh, but it was in decent shape as is. The management company was responsive and the check in and out was seamless. Would stay there again!
Dianne C.
August 2024
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 had a wonderful two weeks at Kona Bali Kai. Well appointed apartment with all our needs taken care of.
Kimberly B.
July 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a party of 4 staying at Kona Bali Kai during the July 4th holiday week. The views from the lanai were exceptional and the ocean sounds were amazing at night (for the master suite). Sunsets while having dinner outside were perfect. One downside we experienced was the 2-hr timer on the one and only air unit in the condo. It made it impossible to have air conditioning at night unless you woke up to restart it every few hours. It also didn't reach the living area or 2nd bedroom so consider this when making your plans to visit. There is plenty of options for open airflow in this unit however, so using it when there was an ocean breeze was nice. For the guests in the second bedroom, they experienced some negatives due to the street noise - it was loud most hours of the late night and early morning and with the necessity of having windows open for air flow there was no way to avoid the distraction. The cabinetry in the unit could also use some updating / repair but overall the unit met our needs and we enjoyed our visit to Kona while staying here. The management company was easy to work with and communicated with us while we were on site to make sure our stay was comfortable. We loved the nearby snorkeling and downtown area that was a short drive away. Would recommend this to friends, specifically if only 2 people in the group.
Richard C.
July 2024
The condo had everything we needed and the lanai had a perfect view. We used the pool twice and swam at the small beach by the condo. Would stay again!
Heather H.
July 2024
This condo was the perfect size for my family of four! The location was convenient and in the perfect spot for watching a beautiful sunset. The beds were super comfortable and the AC in the master bedroom was a bonus! Overall, we enjoyed our stay!
Elaine J.
June 2024
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:
Great rental right on the beach. Great communication with instructions, questions, etc. would stay there again and recommend to others.
P A.
May 2024
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 had a wonderful time on the island as well as in our bali kai vacation rental the Knutson team was very supportive on whatever we needed and everything was great at the unit we will definitely be coming back to Kona again and of course we will rent from Knutson once again.
Catherine P.
February 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Enjoyed watching the surfers straight off the balcony and loved hearing the pounding waves 24 hours/day! No stores or restaurants within walking distance but easy to get to by car.
Jonathan M.
February 2024
This unit has a great ocean view. It is right on the ocean front. You can watch the surfers and the sunset right from the lanai. Parking on the first floor of the building is very convenient and keeps the car cool. Closest beach is a mile away. However you can find places on the property to lay out in the sun. Oceanfront is mostly lava, but there are some sandy spots and some tide pools. We even saw a sea turtle on the property while we were there. The full kitchen and washer/dryer are great to have. The unit is a little outdated but that doesn’t really matter it is still very nice. Beach chairs, cooler, snorkeling gear were provided. Best part of this unit is the ocean right off the lanai!
Dolores P.
December 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a wonderful time sitting onthe balcony, eating meals and just looking at the ocean. Also loved listening to the ocean at night.
Quinn M.
September 2023
This place has a very "beach house" vibe going for it. It's not the newest place in town and definitely has some signs of being a little dated, but overall, we loved the place! It was super nice to have the extra room for our baby. The property management were super easy to get ahold of and we're constantly making sure we were ok and to see if we needed anything. They pointed us in the right direction for baby rental equipment when they were unable to provide one themselves (not a negative at all, just grateful they know who to call about a pack and play for my son). We would absolutely come back and stay here! Mahalo and thanks!
Ron W.
September 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great location and beautiful true ocean front. The unit was clean and well kept. Loved falling to sleep listening to the waves. We'll be back !
Kenneth P.
September 2023
The property is well kept up. It looked like that there had been a few upgrades. The view was absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful sunsets!
Arthur H.
May 2023
Condo is clean and well stocked. It could use some upgrading, cabinets and carpet are very old. Beautiful views of the deck and sunsets are breath taking. If you come talk to Christie she is very nice and helpful.
Meggan S.
March 2023
Loved the location! Easy check in and out process. Beautiful sunrise and sunsets, watched the locals surf, saw whales and dolphins, too. It would be nice to have a light out on the lanai. Otherwise, we will be staying here again!
Tania J.
March 2023
Beautiful view
Robbie K.
February 2023
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:
Perfect location. Loved the balcony. Right on the water! Thank you for allowing us to stay.
Barbara I.
February 2023
This condo was in great condition and perfect for our family. The view couldn't have been better. It had everything we needed for our week's stay in Kona.
Shawn e.
February 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Comfortable unit in a wonderful location. This cozy condo was perfect for our family of four. The view cannot be beat, the lanai was spacious. The basics are provided, we had a great stay at a very reasonable price point. Check in and check out were easy and quick!
Margo A.
January 2023
Aloha Kona Bali Kai! We stayed in the penthouse and it has a spectator view! This is a perfect unit for a family of 6! The ocean is right below so you can dip your toes or just soak up that fabulous Hawaii sunshine. Mahalo
Jennifer H.
December 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The rental was somewhat dated and the second bedroom was very basic. There were no beach chairs. Having said that the Lanai was lovely and looked directly over the ocean. We watch whales breach and the surfers every morning.
Rebecca M.
December 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We really enjoyed our stay at Kona Bali Kai. The ocean is so close that you can hear the waves crashing. We watched the surfers daily while drinking coffee on the lanai. The condo was a perfect size for my husband and me, and we cooked most of our meals there.
Karen M.
November 2022
We had a wonderful stay! Beautiful views and great location. Condo was spacious, well stocked and comfortable. Would definitely stay again next time we visit the Big Island!
Trinity Harris C.
October 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is a great little condo and it was wonderful to listen to the ocean all the time. Loved watching the surfers right off our lanai. Would return again.
Debbi W.
October 2022
Everything about this property was perfect. EXACTLY as the pictures show. We had a small issue with the a/c system, reported it and it was INSTANTLY resolved. Management went above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect. And it was.
April W.
July 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The best thing about this place was the view!! The second bedroom was toward the road & was hard to leave the window open for the air movement. We bought a fan that did help. The air-conditioner didn't work that well & was very shocking that it was on a timer!! The place seemed smaller than I thought it would be but there was a lot of extras like snorkel gear & a cooler which was great! The rental company was really good about letting me know ahead of time of some scheduled maintenance (bug spray).
Zella B.
May 2022
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:
2nd time at this property and it did not disappoint! We spent 3 glorious weeks and had everything we needed in this condo! All personnel were friendly. Enjoyed the pool and the beach. Great place to sit on lanai and watch surfers. Wonderful location to the rest of the island. We will visit again!
Kelley B.
April 2022
Great location. Nice condo. Was stocked with everything we needed. Spent most of our time out on the lanai. Beautiful views of the ocean and sunsets.
Sheila B.
April 2022
We were very happy with our stay at Kona Bali Kai 204. The unit was clean and had everything we needed. The management was in contact with us from the time of rental through to checkout - communications were very clear. The location of this condo is amazing. The lanai faces the ocean and there’s a beautiful ocean breeze, no need for air conditioning. We watched surfers from the lanai, and the tide pools were great for wandering and exploring. Beds were comfortable, kitchen very functional, all appliances worked well (appreciated the washer/dryer) and bathrooms had good showers. We would definitely recommend this unit
Judith S.
February 2022
Being on the ocean is highlight of this property.
Alf A.
February 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The rental unit has a fantastic oceanfront view and the location was a short drive to restaurants and shopping. It was a quiet location. The unit was clean and appliances were in good working order. Overall, the unit was outdated and needs remodeled. The furniture was old with a worn out and uncomfortable couch that had holes in the cushions. There were minimal items in the unit so we had to buy trash bags, toilet paper, paper towels, and dish soap. It was not communicated to us that we needed to provide these items so it would have been helpful to know in advance. We had to go to the store to stock up on these items which was an additional, unexpected cost to us. The property was average and the central trash receptacle was continually overflowing. It appeared some remodeling was going on around the property with old furniture stacked near the designated smoking area. Ample parking is available but many locals park in the garage during the spring day so we couldn’t park close or in the designated parking space for our unit. We will explore other rental options for future vacations.
Kathy D.
January 2022
We have rented here multiple times and is my husbands favorite.
Kirk H.
December 2021
Had a wonderful time in this unit … awesome value for oceanfront Kona! The view was spectacular, and I like how the palm trees perfectly frame the sunset yet provide a bit of shade from the midday sun … nice planning!
The place was nicely furnished, well cared for, and squeaky clean. I can’t think of anything it lacked. I especially enjoyed the grounds which I felt were extremely under-utilized by the residents. The complex commands a large frontage along the ocean and there are many places to sit alone and contemplate life and enjoy the view and sounds. I also enjoyed watching the surfers on the nearby break. A splendid setting for a peaceful vacation.
Marilyn C.
September 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great view from lanai, staff very responsive to repair leak under kitchen sink and reestablish lost tv signal. Property in need of thorough cleaning, repair/replacement needed for multiple items (broken hair dryer and kitchen utensils, closet doors and sliding glass doors that are difficult or impossible to move). Refrigerator operates well, but is rusty and unsightly. Very outdated property. Only half of bedroom closets are accessible. We inadvertently left clothing items in one of the closets, but were told they were not there. Very disappointed with this property and would not return, nor would I recommend it to anyone else.
Michelle C.
August 2021
We loved this place. First, it was very clean when we arrived. The kitchen is well -stocked with spices, pots and pans, left-over storage containers, etc. I have stayed at many VRBO's and this is one of the best, as far as being well-stocked. The fridge is plenty big and has a lot of space for anything you need to put into it. The freezer makes a lot of ice and fast! It does look old, but it works well. There was a few dishwasher pods, which we did go through and left a new package for the next group.
The bedrooms were spacious, the beds were very soft and so comfortable. There were plenty of hangers in each closet, extra linens if needed. We had plenty of towels for showering. I had been worried with the lack of air-conditioning along with the one in the master bedroom begin on a 2- hour timer, but my worry was not necessary. Opening the sliding glass doors and the front door creates a steady, perfect temperature breeze. We only used the air once, when we got sunburned. Listening to the sound of the ocean is so calming. The ocean front is the reason I choose this location, so listening to it it day and night is so enjoyable. The lanai was hands down the best part of this place. It was shaded most of the day. We enjoyed our morning coffee on it, while watching the surfers. We called it free entertainment! We had all of our dinners out there, as well as playing cards at night. It was pure perfection! We spent most of out time on the lanai, but the living room although small, is plenty big for 4 adults. When we arrived we received a voice message that the TV had gone out, but before we checked in, it was replaced. The TV is now fairly large, but we did not use it. The wifi was 5G and worked well. As far as beach items, they had 1 Boogie Board, 3 sand chairs, 1 noodle, 2 umbrellas, 1 decent size ice chest, and 3 beach towels. I would honestly recommend getting more beach towels, they are not expensive and we would not have done so much laundry, which would save money! Kona Bali Kai is centrally located, so it was convenient to all the island adventures you want. The pool is nice, they just converted it to a salt water pool, which feels so great. There are showers inside the pool gates and outside to wash off the sand and salt from your time at the beach or snorkeling. Overall, the accommodations could not have been better. When we return to the Big Island, we will book this place again.
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