Rudy N.
February 2026
Not sure if host is available as we did not try and contact them. Unit was big enough for sure but needs a good cleaning and a little updating. BBQ on deck was not operation, deck chairs cushions need to be replaced badly, no sink plug available so made it tough to clean up kitchen counters and dishes. The beds were amazing though, veru comfortable. Washer and dryer are old and do not work very well.
Kyi S.
January 2026
Close to beach. Comfortable bed.
Margaret K.
January 2026
We had a wonderful stay, loved the space & the location! We hope to return someday soon.
Emily
June 2025
My family (3 kids under 8) and I had a terrific time at this beautiful condo! The resort is pristine, spectacular pool, and lovely private beach that you can walk to or drive. We appreciated the beach toys and boogie board left in the garage for us to use as well. The beds were firm and comfortable and the views of the stars from the back porch at night were gorgeous. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Mike H.
May 2025
I don't like writing a negative review, but this place DOES NOT merit a 9/10 in any way. The only redeeming thing about the unit was a comfortable mattress, but the rest was so shabby that sleeping there wasn't pleasant in general. We love Palm Villas location and feel, and have stayed in several units here. This one is extremely tired and poorly managed. Cockroaches are a regular sighting. Worn and dingy surfaces everywhere, dirty in the corners, nothing fresh. Dirty and uncomfortable (zero padding, sitting on a wood plank essentially) upholstery on the lanai. On arrival we found (and had to pursue) there were no tissues, no beach towels, no body wash, no laundry soap, lightbulbs were out, the outlets in the master bath were inoperable. Manager was communicative but unbelievably pushed back on providing tissues, as "the owner does not offer tissues as an amenity". Unbelievable. They sent someone next day to rectify a couple of these items, and we let the rest go since we had friends in another much more comfortable unit and could hang there. This unit needs a DEEP cleaning, sanitizing, fresh paint throughout, stock the kitchen (with more than two wine glasses), replace seating pads, add a knife sharpener to deal with beat up knives, and an attentive pest service to deal with cockroaches. (We accept cockroaches are a thing in the tropics, but they shouldn't be seen on the kitchen counters each time we walk in there.) Very disappointing.
Noemie
May 2025
Perfect! Clean and Beautiful Little resort
George C.
May 2025
Apartment is clean, everything works (mostly). The complex is gated, pool is nice, less than 150 ft from the apartment. During our stay we didn't have to compete with lots of other people for access to the pool. It is sort of a "quiet" pool and a nasty old lady (permanent resident I assume) grumbled that my kids were being too loud (they were not) - they were splashing in the water and speaking in normal tone of voice.Garage was a nice perk and the owners were nice enough to let us charge our rental plug-in hybrid during our stay. The beach was a quick walk away, through historic fish ponds. Great for snorkeling.Cons: the kitchen needs a bit of attention (backsplash peeling off above the sink), availability of snorkeling gear would have been a plus (only one set and it was broken), garage keypad battery was dead, owners request guests wash the towels but there was no laundry detergent in the apartmentOverall we would stay there again.
Diane C.
May 2024
Clean, comfortable, beautiful sunset views and so close to the mauna lani beach club! Would definitely stay again!!
Andre
May 2024
Second time our family stayed at this property. We loved it! We’ll be back again next year!
Christine
April 2024
Quiet second floor location. Comfortable bed and bedding. Covered lani and a garage were pluses. Pool was very convenient. Beach club access and restaurant as well as a scenic walking path were appreciated. Minor issues with garage code not working, leaking refrigerator and maybe upgrading the lani furniture with more comfortable seat cushions. Other that that, we loved the unit!
Carolyn
January 2024
The location was great. Not in a city but not too far from everything. Market and coffee shop within walking distance, as was the beach. It was also the perfect place to launch for our various trips around the island.
Mark B. C.
January 2024
The condo was cozy, clean and had breathtaking views.
Lisa S.
October 2023
Beautiful resort area. Plenty of dishes, pots, pans and towels for a fun stay. Beach club access was great. Walking distance to restaurants and beach. Pool was wonderful an escape in itself. Very quite complex. Comfy beds. Beach gear needs updating but we mostly used the coolers
Tyler
August 2023
Great location, close to one of the best kid friendly beaches and amazing pool in complex.
Tyler
June 2023
Loved the easy access to the beach club, amazing beach!
phil s.
April 2023
This is a very nice property with close easy access to the beach, shops and stores. The pool and hot tub are close and very nice. We enjoyed the view and the unit. Parking is also easy. There are some beach chairs, coolers and toys in the garage to use. A small amount of basic spices in the cabinet.
Michelle C.
February 2023
Awesome visit to Hawaii. Great location. Beautiful condo, very peaceful.
ricka b.
February 2023
We enjoyed our stay here. The beach near our condo offered some good snorkeling opportunities. The management was very responsive to any concerns we had. We would definitely recommend this condo !
Michelle
February 2023
Great location, clean and cute condo. The beds are very comfortable! AC was nice to have as an option. Lovely community and super fun walk to the beach and snorkeling!
Patrick B.
December 2022
Convenient location in a gated community near the airport and one the West side of the Big Island. We loved the pool and hot tub. The surrounding lava fields are exciting to see and yet bizarre for visitors to experience for the first time. We just wish we were there for the eruption of Mauna Loa, first time since 1984! The only reason we provided a 4 on cleanliness was some live insects discovered on check-in, which was reported to the host, and resolved. This condo is perfect for a group of 5 adults, all of us had beds and would stay here again. Thanks for a great weekend on Big Island!
Marian F.
December 2022
Beautiful surroundings, condo is very nice, the entry gate code gave us trouble for some reason.
THOMAS J.
August 2022
Beautiful condo in excellent location. Awesome view. Close to Kohala coast resorts and activities. HIghly recommend this property
Bill S.
July 2022
We really enjoyed this property
John H.
June 2022
Thank you Tiffany and team for making our stay stress free. Your timely and informational replies to our correspondence made the whole process seamless. Keep up the good work.
Miho F.
May 2022
Great location, very clean and beautiful rooms.. we had such a great stay!! There were lots of beach goods(body board, cooler box, chair etc etc) and kids sleeping goods(mattress, infant bed flame etc) too. We enjoyed hike, beach time, outside pool.. We would love to come back again! Thanks so much!!
Alan K.
May 2022
First, the positives: This is a great complex to stay in. The pool is nice, and the location is awesome. I love the trail to the fish ponds and beach that starts right by the complex. And having access to the Beach Club Beach parking lot and amenities is great.
The unit is overall not bad. But first problem was I couldn't get the garage door shut. Seems like the door is misaligned or something and it would take great effort to get our car out because after hitting the button you'd have to grab the door and try to keep it aligned on the rails or it would go back up. I wasted a lot of time doing that. Every time I wanted to take my car in or out of the garage it was a major pain. We had two vehicles with us so parking both on the street was not an option. I texted the property manager to let them know after we got there but never got a response.
Based on that non-response I never got around to telling them about the other issues. For example, when we arrived, there was one half-roll of toilet paper for the two bathrooms. No paper towels. No soap in the bathrooms. No sponge in the kitchen. There's a store down the street so I went and bought that stuff. I have never stayed in a vacation rental that didn't provide those basics. Especially toilet paper.
The coffee maker didn't work. The dishwasher is not installed correctly so when you are loading it, the whole thing tips forward and clanks around. There were some other things that didn't work properly but I can't remember now. Nothing that was a major problem but just not up to the standards I'd expect. The sunset view from the lanai is wonderful but the couch and chairs are incredibly uncomfortable. They are very cheap Target or Walmart style furniture and when you sit on the cushion, all you feel on your bottom is the wooden slats below the cushion.
We'll definitely stay at the Palm Villas again but will probably choose a different unit next time.
Arlene P.
May 2022
Great place to stay! Very nice location, beautiful community and short distance to the beach. It was everything it said it was and it was very enjoyable! Lots of stuff for the kids to do. I particularly enjoyed the fact that we had snorkeling gear, children’s swim vests, ice chests and everything you would need for kids at the beach. Highly recommend!
Nick J.
September 2021
The property was wonderful and as described. The garage door controller is having some issues, which may just require new batteries. Evolve was responsive and easy to work with, and the property was perfect.
This was a last minute booking, done through Vrbo phone support, due to a last minute cancellation of another property. I made clear during the phone support conversation that I expected a comparable property at no added cost due to the very last-minute cancellation, and I was assured this would not be a problem. However, my credit card was charged for the alternate rental, resulting in a $653.98 out of pocket cost for me. I am attempting to recover this cost and am having trouble submitting my reimbursement request or finding the proper contact at Vrbo.
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