Laura K.
November 2025
The location was great and the house was clean. The main room didn’t have air conditioning but the rest of the rooms did. That said, opening the main room doors helped cool down the area quite a lot. The management team was fantastic. They were extremely responsive and helpful, even after hours and after we had returned from our trip.
Kris Z.
October 2025
Great View, the communication about the property was first class. No complaints. Would do it again.
Jackie D.
October 2025
Location was perfect for the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Beautiful house and comfortable beds. Kitchen was well stocked. Nice to have a washer and dryer.
May 2025
Pictures are accurate and can’t really capture the beauty of the view and outdoor lanai area!Very comfortable home. AC in bedrooms worked well at night. Kitchen is well equipped for cooking meals. Grill is hard lined, so no worry about propane level. Plenty of dishes and serving platters/bowls. Pool and hot tub (not jetted, but nice and warm) stay very clean with whatever filter system they use. Opening up all of the doors on all sides when you’re home is lovely! Outdoor dining table is perfect for meals during sunset. Path in front of home to Queen’s Bath (small beach) is easy and a great place for a nice swim (watch out for urchins!).Very convenient to airport, Costco, Target, groceries, restaurants/shops on Ali’i Drive. Washer/dryer worked really well. Great pool towels and flat, sand free beach towels provided. Big closet with beach/pool equipment/toys left by previous guests (we contributed, too!). Check closet before renting any equipment. I was worried that pond/fountain would mean more bugs, but that wasn’t a problem at all. Sound of water flowing over rocks and into pond is so relaxing. We felt very safe in the gated neighborhood. Having a code (rather than keys) for all of the doors was very convenient. Communication with management about any questions we had during our stay was very efficient and thorough. Loved this home and highly recommend it!!
Mark R.
March 2025
Great property and a great location
Alisa S.
February 2025
memorable stay - February whales! great location, the pool was great. House layout was perfect.
Royce A.
February 2025
Very nice place .well equipped. As advertised.Hot tub didn’t work but everything else was in working order and very enjoyable.I would rent this place again for sure and tell anyone else looking at it to “ just do it”!
Marcie K.
January 2025
We absolutely enjoyed our VRBO. The property was perfect for our stay. It was within walking distance of downtown, beautiful sunsets, whale watching and a perfect walk everyday to the beach.
Chris M.
December 2024
Outstanding property
Tim C.
April 2024
We have stayed in many Kona Bay properties and this house has one of the best locations. Wonderful to be able to open the house up for the ocean breeze and sound of the waves. Large house with plenty of open space. Pool was nice. Very much enjoyed our stay.
JAMES T.
January 2024
THEY HAVE DONE A LOT TO FIX THE HOUSE - HAVE MORE TO DO ... GREAT LOCATION AND VIEWS ...
WIFI NEEDS SOME ATTENTION TO BE CONSISTENT
Scott F.
March 2023
House was in a beautiful oceanfront location with beautiful lava rock shoreline and a small beach area nearby. Near downtown Kailua Kona and plenty of restaurants, etc. Rules about AC/wearing shoes may seem unreasonable but weren't difficult, left sandals at door. Living area was best left open. Management was very responsive when WiFi not functional, etc. Would definitely recommend.
Amy A.
March 2023
Beautiful, relaxing and fun
Don P.
January 2023
The home worked perfect for our family and would rent it again.
Douglas H. L.
July 2022
great vistas from upstairs and poolside. great pool and outdoor patio. open panel doors reveals entire outside. on the negative, the property is quite old and suffers numerous mostly minor inconveniences
Brett T.
September 2021
RE Company did a great job, and house was clean and well stocked. Only negative was the house has a walkway in front with about 5 groups per hour that walk by (mostly neighbors or other renters), but it takes away from the oceanfront privacy. In spite of that, I'd stay here again :-)
Carrie C.
August 2021
A wonderful home and very amazing property.
We felt the Aloha the minute we walked through the entry. We've been coming to the Big Island for over 25 years and have been to many properties. This home is by far one of my top new favorites. We celebrated moms 90th Birthday and It was just a wonderful experience. The ocean waves, the awesome sunsets and ohana. What more could you ask for. We will be returning! Mahalo for sharing your wonderful home with us. Sincerely, Carrie, Lawrence, Vincent and Dolores (mom) Pebbles. From Novato and Santa Cruz California
Anne-Marie R.
April 2021
We loved this property. Previous reviews had some negative comments and I didn't experience anything negative. House is well stocked and very clean (it is on the ocean so a little corrosion and rust is normal to me) Open air (all doors worked perfectly). Pool is very clean, hot tube could be warmer but the weather was warm when we were there so it was not a negative. I wish there were more bar stools for the kitchen and maybe a second couch in the main living area. I would definitely book this house again, we rent at least two houses per year in the Kona area and this is the first house I would do a repeat stay at.
Tom F.
February 2020
Excellent location! Master Bedroom is huge with two smaller bedrooms with their own bath. Another room with two twin beds above the master with no bathroom, that could be separated from the master. The house has potential to be open air, but some of the sliding tracked doors are inoperable preventing a crosswind from cooling the main floor. When we arrived the dishwasher was inoperative, as was the under-cabinet ice machine, and the refrigerator had intermittent issues and never really cooled the contents to the set point, and a one point was up to 50F. Pool was not heated, but the hot tub was between certain hours. Hot tub jet pump was either working improperly, or too small to actually
produce jetted flow that one would expect out of a hot tub. The rental company was very quick to respond to the issues that we found upon check in. We had a lot of fun and were able to entertain comfortably throughout the week. We stayed with two other couples for a week.
Kevin P.
July 2019
We love the house. The kitchen was excellent. The pool was absolutely filthy with significant layers of dirt on the floor. The water was green. We called to get the pool cleaned and he simply came and skimmed the top of the pool. Very disappointing. The listing does also not mention that there is a walkway along the beach directly behind the property. Numerous people walked by the house affecting the privacy of the pool. Well stocked kitchen.
May 2019
We stayed 4/20-26 and enjoyed great weather and the fantastic setting and location. The property is a few minutes walk from Keiki Beach (it's not ON Keiki beach, as we were lead to believe by the description), and offers beautiful views of the ocean. We would love to return if the property was properly renovated and updated. It may have been a luxury residence in the early 1990's, but its prime is long past. The oven and grill work well. The area is quiet, and convenient to lots of shopping and dining.
As is it, the VRBO photos and description are deeply misleading. This is an entirely open-air building/home, so entry to the bedrooms is similar to a motel, which is not very secure or safe. Although there is a number keypad entry, the side yard has only a flimsy non-locking gate that anyone could stroll right into. At night the grounds get quite dark, and I was always uncomfortable and felt unsafe. The beach is a public beach with many access points right through the gated community. In short, this is not a safe or secure property. We ended up having our children sleep at the very top floor, which meant they had to traipse through the master bedroom at night to use the bathroom. The sliding door off the master does not lock.
The swimming pool water is murky and the liner of the pool seems to be detaching in some places.
We had to contact the maintenance people immediately upon our arrival as the freezer had been left ajar by the cleaning people, and the fridge and freezer were not working properly. When the maintenance people arrived, they admitted that the compressor on the unit is a known problem, and they have a new freezer/fridge on order.
All common surfaces (bannisters, cabinets, door handles) are sticky and have not been cleaned. All kitchen utensils are low-end and badly in need of replacing. The A/C units work, but do not adhere to the time settings claimed by posted signs or the maintenance people. We often woke to stifling temps and no air circulation.
Lastly, there is what appears to be a mosquito breeding program in the the entryway pool. It looks like it was previously a koi pond, but is now an oozing, green swamp. There are many new teak/dark wood doors in the living area, but signs told us not to open them. Even if they did open, I can't imagine anyone wanting to open the doors that lead to that algae and pond scum.
Jill M.
August 2015
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:
Very beautiful home with stunning ocean views, refreshing pool and spa, great kitchen and master bedroom. Love the loft bedroom as well. Property has no air conditioning, so can be stifling when weather is hot and humid even with sea breeze and fans going. 2 of the bedrooms were especially uncomfortable to sleep in bc there was almost no breeze in those rooms. Some light bulbs were out on patio and could not get music speakers to work.
Sandra G.
July 2015
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:
The pictures of the home did not do it justice. It was lovely and much more than what we expected. Everyone from the property management staff to the guards at Kona Bay were extremely helpful and accommodating. They even assisted us with the transportation of a mobility scooter we rented from a local medical supply company that was not open on the weekends.
July 2015
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:
We had a wonderful time at Blue Water in Kona Bay Estates. The home was spacious and perfect for my elderly parents. It was nice that their bedroom was downstairs and that it was just one level out to the pool and ocean. Kids loved the house too.
Martin S.
July 2015
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately 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:
Excellent in almost every respect. HOWEVER, I am surprised and disappointed to hear from an insurance company (instead of from the property manager) that I am being blamed for damage to a door - something I know nothing about.
April 2015
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We've been renting Blue Water now for 8-10 years. We have always loved being there. There are a few things that could stand attention. The light switches in the kitchen are faulty at best. The furniture in living area could stand a cleaning. The hot tub leeks profusely. No remote or way to operate fan in sitting area of master bedroom. I was happy to see the ice machine and ice maker in refrigerator working. One or two of the burners in Bar B Q will only light with a hand lighter (which I purchased). When we arrived in Kona we called from the Kona Inn to see if house was ready, I was informed that I had no reservations. We sat very unhappily for an hour with our guests wondering what to do next until it was straightened out. Then when we needed entry for the Makua Spa girls, it took an act of congress to get them permitted. Not only once but almost every time.
sabrina n.
April 2015
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
Lovely, comfortable and beautiful home with all the amenities.
Janice K.
March 2015
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:
For our 45th wedding anniversary we took our adult children and grandchildren (ages 4 & 10) to the Big Island. We stay in Kona every year so last year we had a chance to explore and find the perfect place for our family vacation. The house was perfect and exceeded our expectations. The home is beautiful and fit our needs for our diverse group. Although none of these items were promised or on the inventory it would have been nice to have some quality beach chairs, an ice chest and a couple boogie boards on site. There was one umbrella, fishing pole and stroller. Late one night a smoke detector started chirping in a bedroom. We called the property management and they sent over a repair person. Although it took awhile and was inconvenient -things happen and it was addressed. We hope to return to this beautiful home - maybe for our 50th!
JAMES T.
February 2015
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:
MY FAMILY JOINED AND ENJOYED THE HOUSE AND THE AMMENITIES....
Dennis G.
November 2014
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
The home was great as in the past 5 years, however, the pool was a disaster and took management & pool company 5 days to achieve blue water. Appears the prior tenant dismantled the chemical system.
Chelsea B.
November 2014
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:
Our family enjoyed the Blue Water at Kona Bay Estates vacation rental home for 11 days of bliss! The homes location is perfect; a very short walk to keiki beach, epic sunset views, super convenient access to shopping, dining etc. The home has an amazing layout to maximize amazing oceanfront views. The staff was tremendous, allowing us an early check in, late check out, quickly responding to small maintenance requests and even replacing the sound system when it shorted out. We're looking forward to returning each November. Truly a memorable stay! Thank you Kona Coast Vacations and Kona Concierge, you exceeded our expectations!
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