Roxane S.
March 2025
We loved the view of this property, but the photos represented a larger, neater impression. None of the four grills worked properly and smoked so bad that if we sat on our lanai we’d have to come in. One of the things we look forward to is grilling by the ocean and eating in. The grill knobs just spun, so you couldn’t adjust heat and the grill surface was rusted. We already bought proteins for grilling, and unfortunately everything we grilled got incinerated. We won’t stay here again.
Amy S.
February 2025
Had a wonderful time! Place was perfect! Host was fantastic!!
Luke U.
January 2025
Our family loved staying at this condo. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking diverse meals, the beach supplies got much use, and the location right on the ocean was excellent. Convenient and ample parking in a garage below the condos was a nice surprise as well!
Misty I.
December 2024
Great first visit to the Big Island, the views here are remarkable, listening to the crashing waves through sleep is anazing. Holly is a pleasure to coordinate with and the extra amentities throughout the condo are a bonus..saving time and funds more relaxing in paradise.Theres so many enticing places to eat nearby we struck up our own restaurant walking tour sharing small plates and ordering drinks at a few before settling into a main meal spot! We enjoyed the homey condo and the location...the island is big so picking an advantageous homebase is tricky, this worked well for us! Thank you for the hospitality and the memories!
Gavin M.
November 2024
This property was absolutely amazing! The condo is very nice, well furnished, and has a quintessential Hawaiian feel. The location could not be better, just a short way from downtown, and with a beautiful view right on the ocean. Some of the best parts of our trip were sitting on the lanai enjoying the beautiful sunsets and some fresh local fruit from the nearby market, and the occasional glimpse of sea turtles just below us. We hope to return to stay again!
Marilyn M.
September 2024
The view from the patio was unbelievable. Sunset over the ocean every night and even dolphins one morning.
The condo is located in a busy neighborhood downtown Kona and very close to everything. Closest restaurant was only half a mile away.
The condo itself was stocked with everything you could possibly need including beach chairs and cooler.
Personally I would pick an air conditioned place next time, since it gets warm during the day. However the evenings are cool with the ocean breeze. And most days we were gone all day sightseeing.
Holy was a great host and very responsive for any questions at all. As soon as we needed something she responded within an hour. Amazing customer service..
Julianna H.
September 2024
We appreciated all the extra supplies that were stocked in the unit. Lots of towels, toiletries, kitchen utensils, supplies. We understood what we were getting by staying at an older condo complex. So if you can get past the older exterior (which didn’t bother us, the inside of unit 312 is cutely decorated and had more updated showers and countertops. But the winner is that view. It was amazing. You’re gonna have a hard time coming in from the lanai or it not being the first thing you look for when you open the door. While we would have liked AC, the ocean breeze helped a lot. We appreciated all the fans and extra ones in the closet.The more expansive beaches are more of a drive, but if you just want to stick your toes in the water, right out front the condo has some tide pools. They did an abundant amount of little touches you might think normal unless you have stayed at other timeshare/condo/vacation rentals. You won’t lack any towels, they had detergent, cleaning stuff, full shampoo/conditioner instead of tiny bottles, lawn chairs, umbrellas, kitchen gadgets, extra blankets…really anything that could be thought of for the average person. Thank you for letting us have a hassle free check in as well and we really enjoyed our stay.
Sherry O.
August 2024
The view, including the sunsets, from the lanai were amazing! Watching surfers, waves crashing into the rocks, walk on some beach and see black crabs and tropical fish in the rocks below the lanai was all phenomenal! The unit was clean, nicely decorated, the bed comfortable and was stocked with everything you would need! A great unit! When the lock broke on the front door, Holly had it fixed within hours. The one thing that was a surprise to us was it had no air conditioning. As mentioned to me and is true, it does not advertise it has AC. Probably naive of me but coming from the midwest where you can't go without it, I didn't think to ask or make sure the unit had AC. This was also my second trip to the islands, and I had AC prior. The unit does have 4 ceiling fans (a 5th on the lanai) and 3 floor fans to circulate the air (they do a good job), but this still didn't make it cool enough for us to get a reprieve from the heat outside, which it was hot the week we were there (high 80s-low 90s with heat index). There was also the constant noise from the running floor fans that was hard to get use to and was in full competition with the sound of the waves outside. Again, my fault for not checking but it did impact the overall experience.
Lee T.
April 2024
When we walked into this rental we both were aghast. The rental was in the middle if being cleaned, and there was no one around. The whole place was dark and dirty. The pictures did not accurately depict the small size of the rooms or the balcony. The pool area was not inviting. Upon contacting the host, she said that there must have been a communication glitch with the cleaning crew. She offered us another rental in the complex, but we found another place to stay and received a refund.
Ellen B.
December 2023
Spending time on the lanai will go down as one of my favorite lifetime highlights. There were humpback whales! Dolphins lept into the air! Fantastic sunsets! Waves lapping at the lava right below me!
The location was great for running and walking - nearby beaches were very accessible. There were some issues with fans and lights and screen doors, but that's life on the ocean. The microwave blew up the first night and a replacement was on the counter by noon the next day - really great communication.
If you're looking for the lanai of your dreams, where you can snack on papaya and star fruit while watching leaping dolphins and surfers in the waves. . .I don't know if it's possible to do better than this one. It was the best possible way we could have finished off our vacation - thank you!
Lori R.
December 2023
Right on the beach, spotlessly clean, very well supplied and very comfy!
James S.
June 2023
Location, location, location. You can't get any closer to the water. We spent hours on the lanai watching the ocean and tide pools. We could see the colorful fish in the tide pools from the balcony. We had 5 people in our party which was a little snug but it worked. I thought the no AC thing would be an issue but it really wasn't. There are enough fans and ocean breeze to keep it cool at night. The complex itself can be a little rowdy with kids running up and down the halls but thats standard at any hotel/condo complex. We've rented houses/condos for about 15 years and this one was the most well stocked condo we've ever rented. From paper towels and garbage bags to kitchen equipment this condo had it covered. Communication was great with Holly when we had questions or issues. Overall it was a pretty good experience. We will miss sitting on that lanai for sure.
Eric D.
April 2023
Enjoyed our stay!
dave o.
April 2023
Ocean view was great but the place had a bunch of issues First in their discription of the unite they should tell you that if someone is going to use the second bedroom they better bring earplugs because it faces a road that has loud traffic noise till 230 am and then starts back up at 4 am takes two people to open the slider (acts like there's no rollers left on the bottom of the door and only use only one shower at a time or the master shower runes out of hot water and second
James R.
April 2023
The property is great with everything you could need for a vacation stay. Very comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen and spectacular views. Enjoyed our time.
BRENT F.
March 2023
Such a great location: close to local shops and restaurants. Tide pools, surfing, marine life viewing from your balcony. And wave sounds throughout the day and night.
Brian B.
March 2023
I cant imagine a much better condo than this one, it had everything we needed and it was in the perfect location. I could have sat on the lanai all day long and been happy watching surfers, turtles, and whales. Sunsets were amazing too.
Andrea G.
February 2023
Clean, lovely view. I would definitely stay here again!
Rebecca C.
January 2023
The property is exactly as it is listed. Holly was very helpful. Perfect beachfront condo.
November 2022
The pictures reflect exactly how this condo looks. It's clean and cozy. The only fall back is that it is not walking distance to Kona, but there is a free bus line that will take you back and forth. The owner is very communicative and extremely accommodating. We enjoyed our stay here and would definitely come back again.
Bridgett M.
October 2022
Everything was great, did have an issue with the TV but very prompt on fixing the situation.
It was a fabulous stay!
Mark C.
October 2022
This is a tremendous place to stay! Great accommodations, location and view. The host was quick to respond.
Allison B.
October 2022
My husband and I, along with another couple, enjoyed our stay at your condo. The location was fantastic - right on the ocean with access to the water! What a wonderful balcony for watching the sun set with a cold drink. We found that we enjoyed being there in the evenings more than at a restaurant! We also appreciated the beach towels and chairs. Thanks for making this such a nice relaxing vacation!
Tammy M.
October 2022
Everything about the Kona Bali Kai property was amazing. Holly was wonderful in communicating with us prior to our stay, and had everything ready for us upon arrival including island music playing and the large doors open, allowing the ocean breeze to greet us when we entered the unit. The unit was very clean and well appointed with anything we could have possibly wanted during our stay. We had gorgeous sunsets every night and lovely ocean views during the day. We had absolutely no complaints and loved every minute of our stay, only wished we could have stayed longer!
Lindsay V.
September 2022
This beautiful condo is exactly as pictured and they really go the extra mile to be well equipped. They have everything you could possible need in a home away from home. It's perfectly located close to shops and restaurants, plenty of parking, pool wasn't busy, easy communication. I can't recommend this place enough!
Bryan M.
April 2022
Great place and great location
Pam M.
March 2022
We had a most amazing, relaxing stay here. The amazing views, ocean waves, turtles and even whales. Pure magic. Hope to return one day. Thanks for the fabulous stay in this beautiful VRBO. We loved it.
Samantha G.
February 2022
We loved our stay at this condo and did not want to leave! Super cute and clean and fully stocked with anything you might need in the kitchen & bathrooms and not to mention beach towels and chairs which we utilized often! I am going to miss the balcony view of the ocean which is perfect for sunset and the sound of the crashing waves! Our host Holly was communicative and informative throughout the entire process. The condo is located super close to many restaurants & shops and central to drive north or south for more adventures along the beaches! Would definitely stay here again :)
Debra S.
January 2022
Lovely condo on the ocean with everything one needs for an enjoyable stay.
Shelly M.
January 2022
We loved our stay at Kona Bali Kai Unit 312. It was amazing, everything we hoped for and more. The unit is incredibly well appointed, all the beach toys, chairs, towels and amenities you might need. We've stayed in a lot of vacation rentals, and this was by far the most well stocked, we only had to pick up a few things from costco/safeway which are both nearby. The views are amazing, we listened to the ocean every night. Beds are comfortable, unit was very clean. We loved being able to do laundry while we are here. Our family of five including teens/young adults really loved the location and proximity to shops/beaches. Highly recommend. The communication from the host/manager was great, we didn't really need anything but the manager was checking with us to make sure everything was all good and we had check in and check out info in plenty of time to be well prepared for arrival.
Kristin S.
November 2021
This place is exactly as advertised. Water and sunset views. Fall asleep and wake up to the lull of the waves. Plenty of space, supplied well, and comfortable. Holly was responsive and terrific. This is on our list for future stays!
David D.
October 2021
You don't need to worry for buying daily essential things at all. All the toys/essentials needed to enjoy beach experience is in the condo.
Only thing I was missing was a wall clock. If you need to know the time either look at your phone or run down to the kitchen to look at the oven/microwave.
When you come from big cities it becomes very hard to adjust to see the screen door/sliding door and dead bolt doesn't work. When I called the host she was very reassuring to let us know that there is hardly any crime.
David D
Bonnie J.
October 2021
Nicely appointed, comfortable beds, lots of room, plenty of fans to draw in ocean breezes. Holly, the property manager, was a dliight to iinteract with.
Michaela G.
October 2021
Another exceptional stay at Kona Bali Kai! Arrived to an immaculately clean, fully stocked condo for our 2 week stay, with Hawaiian music playing and a wonderfully comfortable breeze blowing through! Lots of coffee samples to get us started and a nicely packed spice selection! Kitchen had everything one would need as was the stock of luxurious beach and bath towels, Any questions were responded to promptly and helpfully by Holly. I have worked with Holly at this property before and she is awesome! We have been coming to the Bali Kai for over 30 years, and this stay was definitely among the very best!
Tanya F.
September 2021
My husband and brother stayed at this property for 8 days, it is amazing. The pictures truly represent the unit. The views from the terrace was fantastic. The condo is really close to the main tourist stress but far enough away that you do not have to deal with crowds. If you are looking for a slice of paradise..,, this is the place for you!
Joan T.
August 2021
We really enjoyed staying at this condo! Being directly in front of the ocean was amazing. We were able to explore the tide pools with our kids, and watch surfers from the lanai. The beds were very comfortable, which is not always the case in a rental. The kitchen had everything we needed to make whatever we needed. Our kids enjoyed the community pool at the condo. We would not hesitate to book again!
Tamara K.
June 2021
Everything was near new and in excellent condition. Owner provides so many helpful amenities to ensure you have an excellent vacation. Loved the condo, the condition was excellent, the communication to coordinate were easy and everything went as planned! Thank you so much!
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