Kathleen R.
August 2025
Unfortunately only half our family could go but we had a great time.
tanja s.
August 2025
It has been an easy check in process, Only thing was to figure out how to enter and lock the downstairs area, (acces through the gearge , code outside of it located), No keys were found- but good and quick respond of the owner- Lots of space, big rooms, comfortable beds.Pictures representing the house very good, no false promisses. This Proberty is in the tsunami evacuation zone( during our stay, the owner has been very kind with provide information due to the tsunami warning )Lots of reminders in the house about the courtesy quiet House :) walking distance - 10min down the hill to Magic Sand beach, Bus stations, Only down side the pool light did not work and it has been quiet dark after sunset- we have used the provided torches as a light on the table.
Tan K.
July 2025
the house is clean, roomy, in the center of everything, beaches, markets, shops, national parks.
Mary B.
July 2025
My family and I had a fabulous time in this beautiful vacation home. It was spacious, well furnished & had everything there that we needed to have a wonderful time. The fact that there was a living room, kitchen, laundry room, bedrooms and bathrooms on both the upper and lower level was very helpful. It provided space for both of our adult sons and their families and also my husband & I. We loved the location with a short walk to the beach and short drive to restaurant and shopping areas. Our kids and grandkids spent a lot of time in the lower level recreation room and especially enjoyed playing table tennis. We appreciated that the house was well supplied with bathroom toiletries, laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent and paper products. The large dining table and area was great as we could all eat together. If we ever come back to Hawaii island, I would try to rent this house again for sure!
Amy F.
July 2025
Our 3 generation group of 8 throughly enjoyed our stay at the house. We made full use of the pool and game room. The kitchen was basic, but fully functional for vacation mode meals. Lots of room at the dining room table for everyone to eat together. We all enjoyed watching the sunsets from the balcony on nights we were home - really beautiful. The information left by the hosts was thorough and very helpful. We ended up making our bookings based on their recommendations and were thankful that we did. This is a great house for large groups.
Carolyn R.
July 2025
A perfect house for our family. A great location with a wonderful view. We all enjoyed the pool. The house was well equipped, it had everything we needed. I would highly recommend this house for a family vacation.
Sharon C.
June 2025
This house was perfect for all the families we were accommodating and having the pool was fantastic. Great location!
June 2025
Clean, good location, beautiful view
Rich F.
June 2025
The property and views were beautiful. The property was able to accommodate all 10 family members without issue. The owners sent very helpful information and were quick to respond.
Kimberly H.
May 2025
The house was in a nice spot and was clean. It is very important to know that only one master suite is upstairs and the other master suites are downstairs. You have to walk through the garage into the bottom half of the house (or through the pool area). When doing so, you walk into the first master bedroom - so this is a throughway of sorts.
Kim B.
May 2025
Wonderful place to stay and check out the Kona area. Highly recommend!
Rhonda H.
April 2025
House was great for family of 12. Very clean, spacious rooms, nice to have two kitchens. The layout was a little awkward at first with both downstairs bedrooms having attached bathrooms and the two teens sleeping in cots had to go into the others’ bedrooms for the bathroom or walk up the outside stairs to get to the one upper floor general bathroom (there is also a bathroom in the upstairs primary bedroom). Once we figured it out we made it work. The kitchen and outside tables both sat all 12 of us which was nice. The house is very well equipped with lots of laundry detergent, dishwasher tabs, dish soap, paper towels and toilet paper. Lots of towels too. A couple minor issues were responded to quickly. Great location - close walk to the beach and tons of beach supplies in the garage including water shoes and lots of snorkeling stuff. There were no games as described in the ad - only puzzles. We ended up buying a game at a thrift store and left it there for others to enjoy. A great stay overall!
Tracy R.
April 2025
Jeff,Thank you for making your Akai home.PROS:• The write up you provided in advance of the rental was great. It helped set expectations, shared valuable info about the property, nearby activities, stores, restaurants, etc. It also made clear what we needed to do pre-checkout.• We LOVED the proximity to the beach. We enjoyed daily excursions to the beach and watching melting sunsets. • Kitchen provisions were excellent once we addressed the absence of pans. We never really wanted for a pot, utensil, plateware, or flatware. • The pool was delightful. • Having an abundance of beach towels handy was also a nice touch. It helped keep little ones warm whenever they came out of the water.• For those of us that snorkel, having snorkel equipment available to use was terrific. We couldn’t justify packing it in our luggage.The beach chairs were great, as well as the assortment of boogie boards.• The high chair and cots, and porta crib were incredibly handy. We also noted but did not need the small inventory of diapers in the upstairs laundry room. Again nice touch.Loved every moment of our 8 night stay.
karen s.
March 2025
Was everything we expected!! Very easy to find and was what was described..Great communication with owner and was flexible. I would definitely rent property again !! Very quiet and was easy to access the areas we wanted to see from house ..
kelly T.
March 2025
Fabulous stay! Never heard any of the teens say “I’m bored!”. Thanks so much for the wonderful home away from home!
Thomas B.
February 2025
We had a few different generations in one stay and it was great. Everyone has their own space, great accommodations, and beautiful views. Highly recommend.
Quentin H.
February 2025
This place is just fabulous. What you see is what you get! The home is beautiful and perfectly located. This home is a steal of a deal excellent bedding honestly if feels like you’re home. I did not have to reach out not once upon arrival it was nothing but peace joy and tranquility from start to finish. If we go back to Kona I know where I’m staying.
Fatima A.
February 2025
Overall the vacation was amazing....the house, the location and everything in-between.When I began searching for a vacation home for our family of nine, I encountered some challenges. Initially, I attempted to book a smaller home, believing it would suffice. However, due to Hawaii laws, I was informed that I needed to book a home that could accommodate all nine of us. After continued searching, I discovered the Beautiful Ocean Views 5 Bedroom Sleeps 14 home and proceeded with the booking.Upon reviewing the charges, I noticed a 500 USD (over 700 Canadian) fee for an additional guest, despite booking for only nine guests in a property that accommodates up to fourteen. The property details did not indicate any fees for more than eight guests, which I found misleading. I believe such information should be clearly included in the property details.After contacting the host, I received the following response:Our house, like most in the Kona area, has a base rate that applies for up to 8 guests. After that, we have an extra guest fee of 50/night per guest over 8 with a maximum of 14. That amount was listed in the quote you reviewed prior to when you requested to book.While I understand and respect local laws, I maintain that this crucial detail should have been explicitly stated in the property description.Regards,
Vanessa F.
January 2025
My family (7 total) and I booked this house for a family beach vacation. The home was absolutely perfect for our needs. The owners are very responsive. Instructions are clear and easy to follow. The home is stocked with anything you would need (outside of food). There were extra pillows and blankets, tons of beach accessories, coolers, chairs, etc. We all loved this rental and would absolutely stay here again if given the chance. You will not request this stay! The only advice is if you are booking this for the beach just know that in the winter there isn’t a lot of sand at the beach. It wasn’t a deal breaker for us as there are a lot of little coves to snorkel in around the town.
Johnette W.
January 2025
Perfect space for large family trip. We enjoyed the serenity of the neighborhood and view of ocean and sunsets. House was equipped with everything needed for cooking and toys for enjoying the beach and the pool. Hosts were not present but responded quickly when contacted.
Christina K.
January 2025
Listing was 100% accurate. Great location and size for large family to spread out. Impressed by how clean the pool and house were. Would recommend and stay again.
Barbara S.
December 2024
Everything was as advertised. The pool was clean and delightful. The kitchen is great for multiple cooks and all 10 of us fit easily at the table. The house was exceptionally clean and in a lovely neighborhood. Would stay here again and will recommend it to others for a big family gathering.
Mayet R.
December 2024
This place feels like home in the island. Came well-equipped with water sports amneities, like beach chairs, mats & umbrellas. We also enjoyed the gameroom. However, would need better exterior lighting to access both levels. All together it was just amazing!
Harold O.
December 2024
We were a group of nine staying at the property over Thanksgiving. One daughter and our three grandsons occupied the lower space, which provided them (and us) a nice separation. We gathered for meals and games in the upper living space. The pool was a huge hit with the boys. ( and adults). We made several walks to Magic Sand Beach and drove to a few other favorite Kona beaches. We all had a great time and the house worked perfect for us.
Jeff D.
October 2024
This place is perfectly suited for us! Plenty of space...full kitchens...plenty of beds and amazing views. Everything as advertised and we'll be back!
Matt W.
October 2024
We enjoyed our first time in the big island with our family of 8. We enjoyed the large space here. There were plenty of furniture to accommodate everyone. It was a plus having 3 bedrooms with its own bathroom. Occasionally we were welcomed by little geckos which our toddler loved to look at. The outdoor space is beautiful and our family got to enjoy the pool and hang out at the poolside. It was convenient two kitchens and washers and dryers on both the first and second level. We were overall pleased with our stay here.
Desiree T.
September 2024
After a few things were fixed we enjoyed ourselves
Layne M.
September 2024
The house was perfect for our large group of paddlers, all the comforts of home and enough privacy. Pool was awesome after a long day of paddling & the location was great. Highly recommend
Sandy J.
August 2024
The place is not always the cleanest! This was our second time staying there. The place needs a deep clean and new chairs upstairs.
We love this house and we love the location and plan on staying again next year!
August 2024
The Akai House was the ideal property for a family celebration allowing comfort and space, pool and game room for kids, and close proximity to Magic Sand Beach.
Susan H.
August 2024
We really enjoyed our
patricia s.
August 2024
The property met our needs beautifully. The pool was a plus for the grandkids. The bedrooms were spacious and accomodating. The garage had some pool toys for use. We found all the necessary kitchen items for cooking. The patio and dining areas are set up for large groups. This was a fantastic place for our 50th anniversary family outing.
Shelagh K.
June 2024
Amazing place to have a family reunion. Everybody in our group enjoyed their stay. The house and pool were crystal clean, and the game room was a hit. We were close to restaurants and the main highway to other attractions. Highly recommend this house.
Vonnie O.
June 2024
Our family really enjoyed this house. With 5 bedrooms/4 baths, it was great for a group of our size. The close location to many of our activities was also good.
Carla P.
June 2024
This house was great for me and my family of 11. You need to be aware that there are no indoor steps that go to the basement, you have to go outside for that, but it's very easy to do and it actually worked great for our family of six to stay down there and the rest of us were in the bedrooms upstairs and we all use the same kitchen upstairs. That was the only thing I wish I would've seen in the description before my rental. The washer on the first floor did not work and he said twice someone was coming and they did not show up so we were without a washer on the first floor all week, which was kind of discouraging with 11 people. Other than that, it was an excellent location. The house was very nice, the pool was fabulous and worked out well. The grill was nice clean and ready to use, and I would definitely rent this house again.
Chris S.
June 2024
From the moment we stepped into this property, we were greeted with ample space and comfort. The description was spot on - every inch of this home felt carefully designed to accommodate our family of eight. With plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms, everyone had their own sanctuary. The living areas were expansive and beautifully furnished, perfect for gatherings and quality time together. We were impressed by the array of amenities provided - from the well-equipped kitchen to the entertainment options, there was something for everyone. Our stay was wonderful.
Aurea D.
May 2024
Clean, well-stocked, room to relax and room to gather, lots to do and play with…it was the perfect home base for our annual multi-generational family trip. Question emailed to owner was answered in minutes…very responsive. Stroll to beach was a breeze; could have eaten dinner at Magic Sands Grill every night if there weren’t other options to explore in Kona. Turns out we ordered dinner delivery two nights because we were having so much fun at the house. Thanks for a great vacation.
Kara R.
May 2024
Mother had a birthday of a lifetime!
paul t.
April 2024
Everything about this property is perfect !
We had a large family reunion on the Big Island and this
location could not be better. The property is gorgeous and the location is superb. However we had a little problem figuring out which bedrooms to divide between us because of the teenagers and young children. The property has no internal stairs so you have to exit by the deck and go upstairs to main level. This was a little problematic to our group so we put the young kids in the upstairs (main) level on the comfortable futon beds.
Other than that small problem the place is spectacular!
Plenty of games, beach toys and snorkel gear, ping pong, etc. You will enjoy your stay I promise !
Aaron S.
March 2024
This is an amazing property. The view from the deck and pool area is breathtaking. The location is a good balance between being in a quiet neighborhood, yet close to all of the fun in Kona.
Mike H.
March 2024
Great time spent with daughters' families (10 of us). Enjoyed view of ocean and sunsets. Gkids loved the pool and easy walk to beach.
Could have used light blankets at night and more hot water.
Marcia S.
March 2024
Our family of 10 (2 grandparents and 2 families of 4) stayed in this beautiful home to celebrate our 50th anniversary. The house, with its fully equipped upstairs and downstairs living spaces, accommodated everyone beautifully. The kitchen and large dining table upstairs has plenty of seating for 10 or more. We spent lots of time on the deck with its beautiful view, and made good use of the private swimming pool. The recreation room in the garage was great entertainment for our grandkids, and also had beach chairs, beach toys, and boogie boards that we used when visiting various Big Island beaches. This was a dream vacation for us- thank you so much!
Mary C.
March 2024
Great location, very nice house which worked well for 10 people. Very nice sunset views. House was pretty well stocked and the pool was a great plus! Information provided by the owner was extremely helpful. Overall very happy with our stay and feel very blessed to have enjoyed this home near the beaches, restaurants and shopping.
David L.
February 2024
My group of 9 friends had a terrific time on the Kona shore. The house was lovely, spacious, clean, well laid out and decorated, and had a great location just a short drive from shops, restaurants, and beaches. The kitchen was fantastically equipped and there was a nice selection of beach equipment. We enjoyed the pool as well. Nine thumbs up!
Sheila M.
February 2024
The house is located in a quiet neighborhood with an easier walk to two beaches. The pool and deck are was an extra bonus.
The check in and check out process was seamless. Thank you for sharing your home with our group.
Ranice B.
December 2023
My family really enjoyed this rental property. A nice stay for family group gatherings in Kona!
Bonnie F.
December 2023
The house is fantastic, great pool and outdoor space where we spent most of out time. The house is equipped with everything you need. Be warned the people in the downstairs unit will hear you walking around upstairs so if you are with kids maybe sleep them downstairs. Also the quite time is inforced, it really is so peaceful at night. If you're going to be partying this is not the house for you. Highly recommmend the Manta Ray excursion with Bill, the owners of the house will provide that information.
Sandra T.
November 2023
We really enjoyed everything about this property! They are very well stocked, right from the towels, kitchen and beach and pool toys. We had 9 people, 3 families and there was plenty of room for everyone.
Sandy J.
November 2023
It was weird that there is no stair case inside to go from top floor to bottom! Loved it though! We had a few issues and managers were there to help!
Hope to see you next august!
Ann S.
October 2023
It was nice to have a beautiful pool, but the shallow end is about 4 foot deep. It is a large property with 2 kitchens. The only way to access the floors, is outside.
Jack G.
June 2023
Perfect place we had a great time ac in all the rooms kept us cool the kids loved the pool fully stock kitchen up and down stairs Definitely Recommend AAA
Debbie H.
May 2023
House is set up nicely for 2 familys, one upstairs and other downstairs. Pool is wonderful, gargae is set up for fun, ping pong and fooze ball. Kitchen is nicely stock, rooms are spacious and Master is large with beautiful bathroom. Walking distance to amazing sand beach and restaurant.
Gail M.
April 2023
This is an amazing house if you are traveling with a large family or group of friends and a great location. Having a kitchen and washer dryer i both the upstairs and downstairs is a big plus. The game room in the garage was a big hit as well as the large swimming pool which our family really enjoyed. Additionally, there is a great handyman readily available. So, should you have anything that needs attention during your stay, he's quick to respond. Definitely will keep this house in mind for any future trips to Kona,
Omkar P.
April 2023
Nice and clean, amazing neighborhood. While we could not use lower floor for some reason my son got some sort of bug bite. Overall experience was great!!!
Tammy K.
February 2023
Great property, very clean, well maintained. Booked for a place to stay with adult kids/spouses and close family friends to attend a wedding. Kitchens well stocked as well as bath and laundry rooms. Nice neighborhood and close to dinning and shopping. Plenty of room to accommodate 5 couples and 4 rental cars. I highly recommend this property,
John A.
January 2023
Property is amazing! Rented for a fishing trip with my friends. Fantastic location, amazing amenities, and fantastic hosts!
Mark R.
January 2023
Very quiet neighborhood and convenient location to access many beaches, shopping, golf and restaurants. It easily accommodated our family of 12 for a 2 week Christmas vacation.
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