George G.
November 2025
We've stayed at Marc's ohana in the past and liked it then. It was great to stay there this time, as well.
November 2025
The amenities were very good, all the snorkeling equipment, and even beach towels. Host was friendly but not intrusive.
Jessica H.
October 2025
Loved the vibe and location! Very clean and cozy with everything you need. Thank you for a lovely stay Marc and Penny!
Rachel B.
October 2025
Awesome place to stay! So convenient to everything and had everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again!
Leah A.
October 2025
Good stay, as described, a clean bed and bath, nothing fancy but a good safe place to sleep. Location is a easy to walk down to shops, restaurants and beach area or tide pools.
Edward O.
October 2025
Close to shopping and restaurants
Maria Patricia M.
October 2025
The stay was very comfortable, the shops and the beach are close by.
Christopher
September 2025
Check in was simple and the location is great! Neighborhood is quiet and safe and being off of the roadway made the stay even more comfortable.
rob b.
September 2025
Very surfy! Just enough of everything we needed for a good night's sleep. Mark was around much of the time. He allowed us a late checkout.
Danny
August 2025
I like everything
Thank you
Jeanne S.
August 2025
Convenient location , quiet, private with parking. Bed & pillows need an upgrade and no A/C which was fine for us but might not be for others. Shower clean and good hot water and pressure. Fridge was helpful. Good pricing too.
Caroline R.
July 2025
Clean, safe, inviting property, off street parking, and excellent hosts! Walking distance to everything: a really great spot! Definitely recommend!
Wayne M.
July 2025
We needed a basic place to stay for our arrival in Kona before our stay further south was to begin. Easy to find. Clean, small kitchenette. Fan helped since no AC. Quiet location. Parking right outside the door. Rooster wakeup call. Owner very kind, and helpful and available if needed. Would definitely stay here again.
Michael S.
June 2025
Great spot near downtown Kona
Juliandra D.
June 2025
This is a great location. Perfect for the day before or after a flight in/out of KOA. Bed was comfortable and room was clean. Thank you for allowing us to stay! Mahalo!
David
June 2025
Room was clean but could use a few more amenities like at least a small TV and window AC unit
Brooke H.
May 2025
Close to everything in Kailua and had everything I needed for a couple day stay. Nice to have carport parking to keep the sun off the car.
Aedyn C.
May 2025
Good. wish it had a tv and AC but good location and clean property
Karen A
May 2025
Mahalo for making us feel so welcome.
Terry O.
May 2025
We are locals from Hilo side. So happy to find this place on the Kona side. Fit right into our lifestyle.
Benny T.
April 2025
Met the owners super nice people! Certainly will book again to Surf Hideaway on our next visit to Kona! Thank you for keeping the room clean.
Vicki G.
March 2025
The property is clean and as advertised. The neighborhood is not attractive. The bed is hard. The refrigerator and kitchen was great! The walk to the harbor is as described. The owners live in the house behind the rental. There is an upstairs rental. I can see how this place gets complaints of being noisy, but for our stay all was quiet. It was commensurate with the rate, let's face it Kona is expensive!
Lucia Z.
March 2025
The appartment is small but very cozy. It was clean and equipped with the necessary utensils. Really close to the ocean and the center of Kailua-Kona. We also enjoyed sitting by the table outside while having breakfast or in the evening. Marc is a really friendly host and everything went well.
Laura W.
March 2025
Nestled in the hillside, a few blocks from Ali'i Dr, the Surf Hideaway is a good base from which to explore the area. The owners are super friendly and offer all sorts of water sports equipment to their guests. But if you're looking for luxurious lodging, this place would probably miss the mark for you. The bed could use replacing, but the linens were fresh & clean. The door does have a functioning lock so the review stating otherwise is no longer accurate. There was no AC, but I wasn't expecting that given this is Hawaii and cooling tropical breezes prevail. The kitchen was well equipped however, you might find a creepy crawler but, again, this is a tropical island where such things are not uncommon. Personally I prefer a place where toxic pesticides are not overly used. Just make sure to wash dishes prior to use and don't leave open containers of food out (there's a good sized refrigerator to store everything). All in all, it was a good stay but maybe best suited for younger people working with a tight budget, or older folks looking for an adventure.
Kathleen R.
March 2025
Just a quick stay after a very long flight
Inna G.
February 2025
Super friendly, makes you feel home. Great location, walking distance to everything.
Margaret A.
February 2025
Super clean, close to stores, a country atmosphere in town.
Suzie
February 2025
No lights for entry, people partying upstairs very loud all night. Just a crappy little make shift garage. Worst place I have ever rented. So glad only for one night. Door doesn't lock so stayed up all night.
Caryn W.
January 2025
Owners were welcoming and allowed us to drop a few things off before actual check in time. We only stayed one night. Will stay there again next time we visit Big Island. Great location and
Rose J.
December 2024
Just what we needed. Perfect price to allow you to splurge on experiences! Bonus, There is a Walmart just down the street for all your needs.
Jill Elizabeth K.
December 2024
This was a perfect place to crash when we arrived before we set off for the east side of the island. Comfy bed and super close to the airport and town.
D Craig W.
December 2024
I was fine.
Allan
December 2024
This is likely the best bang-for-buck in all of Kona! The apartment is clean, comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked with essentials. Awesome spot, host is super accommodating, would highly recommend.
Janet
October 2024
Bed was very uncomfortable, no air-conditioning. Didn't sleep well. Ants and roaches. Clean and quiet.
Matthew
October 2024
Marc the owner could not have been nicer. Very accessible and helpful.
Kaitlyn R.
October 2024
Was only here for 2 days but the location is amazing. Property is great and owners kind
Joseph A.
September 2024
If you know Kona, it is definately local style (a good thing). It is great for 1 or 2 guest who want to do their thing in the village. Walking distance to all thats needed for those who want to stay young with the 10,000 steps per day. Not so much for the elderly who need to drive everywhere. I would definitely stay here again.
Eddie M.
September 2024
Host makes it comfortably and easy to stay. Super close to everything in town. I enjoyed the amenities the communal areas were cool. I was going to stay until the next day but my flight got bumped up earlier so left the same night.
B B.
September 2024
Thank you. Nice to stay close to KOA airport. Little studio was equipped with everything we needed. Friendly owners.
Jonathan L.
August 2024
Nice home away from home to stay
Lani
August 2024
We met the Host Marc who is a very welcoming and accommodating. The surf hideaway is a super cute spot. We had everything we needed and more. You are literally 5 minute’s drive from everything.
Wil S.
July 2024
Very convenient
Pamela W.
July 2024
Super location, super host. We had a great time! Thank you!
Gail
June 2024
The property manager was so kind! We needed to check in early and he accommodated us with no problem! The studio was clean and a very short drive from some great restaurants! We really appreciated the manager and the space!
Nicola S.
June 2024
My flight was delayed so I arrived a day later than planned. After 28 hours travelling I was exhausted, jet lagged and in need of a comforting place to be.
I was met with such a warm welcome and a beautiful place to stay.
Couldn't believe how close I was to everything.
Herbivores (Im vegan) was close by and somewhere I visited frequently.
Safeway is a short walk away.
I was travelling alone and felt so safe here. Would be back in a heart beat 💕💕
Bud L.
June 2024
Was disappointed there was no TV in the unit. A/C would have been nice as humidity was like 77%! All in all for what we needed it worked.
Eric
May 2024
This property is beautiful and well maintained. The hosts make you feel welcome, are always around to help, but let you be as if it's you're home. They are kind, generous and well informative. We plan to stay here for all our trips to HA.
Christine
May 2024
Really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere
Lloyd B.
May 2024
Great spot in a handy location. Marc is a great host and the facility is very well equipped with beach stuff and amenities.
Dan-Tam N.
April 2024
My partner and I had a great 3-night stay with Marc. The space is as described and check-in was easy. Marc was helpful in providing suggestions of activities as we had not fully fleshed out a plan. The location is great as it is walking distance to everything in town and provides a good home-base between different activities. We also appreciated that there were beach chairs and snorkel equipment that were available to us. Thank you!
Wil
April 2024
I was born and raised in the area and remember the vibe that is Kona. Made me feel right at home
Scott S.
April 2024
Clean and convenient location for what we wanted for a 2 day stay. Great amenities for cooking and laundry. Only downside was noise from upstairs unit...but that's a "your miles may vary" situation. Overall a great place to stay!
Gail
April 2024
It’s a great location. You can pretty much walk to everything. The place was clean, the host was friendly and very helpful. I would definitely stay again.
Anntoinette
April 2024
Mark met us on the property, He was cordial and welcoming.
Mahalo Mark
Mira
April 2024
No frills, chill vibes and a very welcoming host. Will book again
Joshua
April 2024
The owners were so friendly and ensured we had everything we needed. The property had boogie boards, snorkel gear, and everything you need to enjoy the surrounding area. It was very clean, a prime location, and included everything we needed for an extended vacation such as cookware, towels, shower gear, etc. will stay again
Jordan
April 2024
Lovely little place for my first night in Hawaii. Perfect for access to walk around Kailua Kona reaching the airport by vehicle. Would definitely stay again.
Steve W.
March 2024
Good area quiet nice
Heidi M.
March 2024
Couldn’t ask for anything more. Penny and Marc are both really kind and helpful.
Chris G.
March 2024
Nice little place, simple and effective and very close to everything. Thank you for having us, we'll see if you're avail the next time we're out. Take care!
Mary Lou P.
March 2024
Recommend to Kamaʻāina
Paulina S.
March 2024
Great location, comfy bed and so much snorkeling gear and other beach equipment - we enjoyed our stay!
Jack R.
February 2024
Marc was an excellent host. He was attentive and helpful and made sure we were comfortable.
He was also very knowledgable about the area and gave easy to follow instructions when we needed to know how to get somewhere.
BarBee D.
February 2024
Perfect place for our couple of days in Kona.
Ruth j.
February 2024
Local vibe
Sherrie
February 2024
The Surf Hideaway was perfect for our needs. We really enjoyed our morning chat with Mark.
Ann S.
February 2024
The Surf Hideaway met and exceeded all our expectations. Marc responded quickly to all messages. The property was clean and the gardens were pleasant. The bed was comfy. Nice neighborhood and easy walk to town. We would definitely stay here next time we visit Kona.
Brenda D.
February 2024
I booked this property close to the airport as.I was arriving on a late night flight. As it turned out our flight took on a extra 2 hour delay. Marc was very flexible in my arrival time and responded quickly to my messages. The suite was perfect and such a cozy place to land affer a very long day. Easy to find and in a lovely neighbourhood.
Judy B.
January 2024
Great location, all the beach toys you will need and a friendly host.
George G.
January 2024
Marc and Penny were gracious, friendly, helpful and accommodating hosts. Their little Ohana was just right for the two of us during our brief stay in Kona. We look forward to another stay at the Surf Hideaway in coming months.
John R.
January 2024
Throughly enjoyed our stay at Surfer’s Hideaway. Have already recommended. Will stay again.
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