A guest from Alameda, CA
September 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
You can’t get closer to the water than this clean, lovely townhouse. We loved the lanai for breakfast and afternoon readings sessions. The kitchen is full equipped and the air conditioning was powerful for the 90-degree days in the middle of our stay.
Andria S.
September 2024
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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:
Start to finish our stay was exactly what we hoped for during our first visit to the big island. The rental process, check-in & check-out went smoothly. The townhouse was centrally located to all the venues we wanted to visit. Plenty of recommendations on the rental app. Plenty of room for our party of four. Comfortable beds and bedding. All the amenities we needed. Common areas were great with the pool, tennis/pickle ball courts, covered eating and ping pong table. Reserved parking spot and easy access to the ocean to search tidal pools in the morning. Definitely recommend if you want to be close to Kona without being in the middle of congestion/traffic. Made for a very relaxing stay.
julia s.
July 2024
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:
Beautiful place, great experience all around with the townhome and would definitely recommend it. Knutson is a pleasure to deal with.
A guest from ,
June 2024
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:
Beautiful view, great location.
Craig W.
May 2024
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:
We rent homes and condos a couple of times every year for the past 20 years or more, so experiences have been extensive from iffy to wonderful. This condo was up in the upper level for sure! Best in ocean views from the Lani and the MBR. Many little niceties were furnished as well, such as beach chairs and towels, an ice cooler with a large ice pack in the freezer to use. Everything was clean, operable and appeared well maintained. My cudo’s to the owners and the management and my thanks. We stayed with another couple in this unit and two other couples rented a similar condo a few doors away. Their comments was that they were going to return here again, but wanted me to give them the rental info for our condo for their next visit. That says it all there. My only less than positive comment is that the kitchen is not always as important to some renters as me, but I prefer preparing meals in to always eating out. While it was well stocked with cooking and serving utensils, it lacked in simple things like salt/pepper, spices and some basic condiments. A little stale coffee (Folgers, yuk) was there when we arrived. Possibly some starter packs of a nice Kona Coffee section to kick off the settle in period for later arrivals would be nice.
John M.
April 2024
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:
Excellent stay, everything as described, very clean and comfortable.
Ann K.
November 2023
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:
The location is great. Ocean front with beautiful view out master bedroom.
Christine C.
September 2023
Wildlife right outside your door. From the lanai we saw several kinds of birds, an otter, several mongooses, sea turtles, and yellow tangs swimming in the surf. Now I know why Hawaii is called The Golden Coast. Add unbelievable sunsets and a cozy townhouse with all of the amenities and you have your vacation getaway.
Julie M.
June 2023
Stunning ocean view from the master bedroom upstairs. Was really happy to find 3 boogie boards, an umbrella and chairs, and games, and a cooler! Well stocked kitchen. We could cut through the bushes and the ocean was right there (otherwise just walk around the end of the building)!! Wonderful sound of the ocean each night. Plenty of fans. This unit does not have AC. It was fine without it while we were there (May 24th to June 2nd). The unit is close enough to town, though you will need to have a car. We used the pool, ping pong table and barbecue grills. Make sure to do the night snorkel with manta rays. My second time doing it, and it was incredible as the first time. We used Sea Paradise. My 6 year granddaughter did the snorkel with the manta rays!! The crew was very kind to her.
I truly can’t think of anything that was missing!
Susan Z.
June 2023
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:
Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet is an excellent location from which to explore the Big Island. The townhome is walking distance from one of the best snorkeling beaches on the island as well as a restaurants and shopping. Great two bedroom town home with direct view of the ocean and beach. Townhome has everything you need for your beach days (chairs, umbrella, etc.) and the community offers a great pool and outdoor grills. The community is beautiful, and very well cared for. Check in and out was easy and management was very responsive. Made for a great stay!
Suzanne N.
May 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
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:
Arrival is easy, communication by the property manager is excellent. Unit is in a great, oceanfront location with a nice beach just steps away. The unit is fully outfitted including beach chairs and cooler! Appliances are newer, but the unit is very dated and a bit shabby. There are broken floor tiles and grout in the upstairs bathroom. The kitchen counter tile grout is stained so looks dirty. All the wood trim on the counters needs to be refinished. We like the convenience of the nearby shopping center and town in a quick 15 minute drive. Overall we would recommend with caveats.
Veronica H.
May 2023
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:
Sweet townhouse is just steps from the surf. Wonderful views from the big slider in main living area and out to the lanai, and from master bedroom. Management is tops - sent repairman within 30 minutes when refrigerator went down. Complex has clean pool area and nice tennis courts. This side of the complex is quiet. Kitchen has been thoughtfully outfitted for casual cooking. (though could use some new glassware)Enjoyed our stay very much!
John M.
February 2023
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:
Wonderful place, very comfortable, extremely clean, and whales a plenty!
Yvonne L.
January 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
Surf at the back door. What could be better?
Mark M.
November 2022
This was our first visit to Kona after a brief stop on a cruise ship years ago. What a delightful perfectly located unit! Steps from one of the best snorkeling spots in the area. Amazing marine life along a quiet beach. The club amenities were nice and we BBQ’d several times. Quiet with the roaring surf right there!!! We will be back.
Sandrine M.
September 2022
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:
Amazing view from the patio and the bedroom ! The property was clean and well maintained.
Yanouk A.
August 2022
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:
Very good
Laurel G.
July 2022
I stayed in another unit in the building next door last year. This surf club location is excellent, away from the noise of town but easy access to Kailua and all parts of Kona side.
This unit was in good shape except perhaps for the floor. The orange tiles in the kitchen/patio were slick in parts and sticky in others. I mostly wore socks while there and they did not wash clean, stained with dots of reddish orange. The carpet is also in need of a professional clean or replace. That aside, everything else was SPOTLESS.
We stayed in the maser bedroom with the gorgeous view of the water. The King bed was comfortable and there was plenty of room. Surf was high when we were there and thus a bit noisy at night but not enough to make us move to the back bedroom. Ocean was why we were there.
The kitchen was well stocked with good quality items and everything we needed. Abundant towels (we washed the extra we used) were nice including beach towels. Having a beach umbrella and boogie boards was awesome - although one board was broken in the middle it was still useful for surf"play". (past guest must not have noted).
Bugs (normal for the area) were happily minimal and seemed to be upstairs - away from kitchen. Regular maintenance was scheduled for after our stay so management does well in this regard.
Highly recommend this and the other Knutson units in these buildings facing the water from such a wonderful, close location.
Maholo.
Bonnie A.
June 2022
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:
This place is in a great location with excellent views. The only problems were the no a/c, which we knew in advance, and we could never get the wifi to work. The tv went out the last day, but you're not there to watch tv.
Deb w.
May 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had an amazing time with family and friends.
Rena I.
May 2022
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:
Lovely townhome. Everything was well-appointed and very clean. It was the best birthday celebration ever!
Lauren B.
April 2022
When looking at other reviews for this property, it's almost as if those with negative reviews didn't read what they were renting. As long as you don't mind something a bit outdated and a bit worn, this property has so much quality where it counts. Incredible views, functional layout, comfortable sofa, and very comfortable beds. We enjoyed the extras including the beach chairs, umbrella and coolers for our days at the beach. The fans worked well to keep temperatures in the house comfortable, since it does not have AC, which we were aware of. The surf and racquet club also has absolutely beautiful grounds that are well manicured.
Diane W.
March 2022
The property is very nice and the view is perfect. The unit itself is VERY outdated and in need of repair and replacing. The unit is old, the carpet is stained and the linens for the beds are worn out. No ac but I knew that but needs it desperately. Will not ever rent that condo again!!
Scott W.
February 2022
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:
All in all excellent.
Pat L.
January 2022
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 townhouse was beautiful, right on the water. I loved the path to the beach next to the property. I loved the sound of the waves at night. It was very clean and comfortable, the lanai was great, we spent a lot of time out there. We had a great stay and I would recommend the property management company, they were very available, helpful and professional.It was all good.
Tony S.
January 2022
Condo was dated. Screens did not fit properly on windows. No air conditioning in unit we rented.. would have been nice. View and location was terrific. Electric outlets were not grounded...the one by the bed arced when I plugged in my phone charger. Beds were very comfortable. Overall it was an enjoyable stay.
Becky B.
January 2022
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:
We really enjoyed the views from the Lanai. We saw a whale and the sunset during dinner one night. The first aid kit came in handy unfortunately, but we were so glad to have it after slipping on a rock. The chairs, boogie boards, flashlights, and beach towels were also great to have on hand. The communal pool was pleasant and clean. We would’ve used ping pong paddles if there had been any. Access to the beach was as described. It was right there. No sea turtles this visit. The beach is rocky but a few steps from a sandier area with some shady sitting spots. The main Kona tourist part of town, gift shops, restaurants, etc. was about a 12 min. drive. There was a grocery store about 3 min away. The beds were very comfy. At first we were worried about no AC, but in Jan. the temps were fine and we were usually out of the room during the hottest part of the day. We all slept fine at night with the windows open. The sectional in the living room made it very easy to relax and visit with each other. The kitchen was well equipped so we made our own shrimp tacos one night and had breakfast and lunch there often, watching the ocean. There were spices as well as utensils, cutlery, dishes, pans and skillets. The fridge is full sized with an ice maker.We enjoyed the visit very much!
Rita B.
October 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
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:
We had a great stay in September. Love the location. Very comfortable beds and nice linens and towels.Living room furniture is roomy and comfortable. The kitchen is well-equipped.The management company was excellent and very responsive to any concerns we had.
william l b.
September 2021
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:
Excellent location, excellent vacation rental and excellent service
Tanzeem I.
August 2021
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:
The house is in a beautiful location. You can view the sunset seating in the patio or lying on your bed. The property was pretty clean. The only recommendation I would add is to specifically add in the rental listing across various sites that the unit does not have A/C. It only said it may or may not have an A/C.The management company was very professional and responsive. Overall, only the A/C aspect not being clear, I would rate it as a 4 star experience.
Vanjiline S.
August 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very unhappy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Vacation home was nice right on the water with great access to the beach but the mattress needs to be changed it feels like your sleeping on sharp rocks also dish washer doesn’t work. We told the maintenance manager who stated it couldn’t be fixed until after we left.
Eric B.
July 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
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:
Wonderful location with a shopping center just a block up the hill. Décor was a bit dated and no AC but was very clean and everything work just fine. Most of our time here at the condo was either spent on the lanai with a gorgeous view or sleeping (master bedroom had a great view also). the washer/dryer in the unit was very handy.
Scott J.
July 2021
This is a nice residence in a nice community, but staying there is almost unbearable. The residence has no air conditioning, and despite being right on the ocean, there is very little airflow through the residence even with all the windows open and the fans running. To make matters worse, there are notices everywhere telling you to close up and lock all first floor windows and doors due to theft in the area so the place really heats up during the day while you're out. It's really unfortunate as we loved the location and other amenities, but after no one sleeping for days due to the heat at night, we cannot recommend staying here.
sherry t.
June 2021
The town house was exactly as shown and listed. Any issues were promptly fixed. I would definitely come back and stay here again. Snorkels right outside with the turtles and fish😁 but if you are not a strong swimmer so not go out far the currents can be quite strong
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