Me Y.
March 2025
Great close proximity to kailua kona. Only downer is the curtains, in my lowly opinion they should be darker, but overall worth every penny for coziness, close proximity to downtown and night life, & checkin/checkout
David S.
March 2025
When searching for a place to stay this studio condo was located close to restaurants and shopping, and was comparatively a good value. It is an older property, but well stocked with beach/snorkeling gear. Unless you like to hangout by the pool, it's not an ocean view. Close to Ali'i Drive, so it can be noisy at times. The owner's are very good at communicating during the booking process and answering any questions that we had.
Lisa S.
March 2025
We had a lovely stay. Convenient location, short walk to the pool with a gorgeous view. Kitchen had everything we needed. We couldn’t see any place that seemed safe to snorkel as the waves were high and it’s rocky in front, but there are a couple of great places nearby. Thank you Kim and Lake for sharing your space with us!
Loren L.
February 2025
This property was clean, comfortable, and we loved the location. Thank you for a great stay!
Deb W.
January 2025
Our visit to the Big Island was filled with adventure and relaxation. The condo was the perfect place to relax after a busy day. The kitchen was well equipped and the bathroom was spacious. The bed was comfy and we enjoyed the fresh island breezes flowing through the condo at night. Having a designated parking spot was an added plus. We would definitely sty here again.
Peggy W.
January 2025
We had a wonderful stay. The unit had everything we needed. It was super clean! Kudos to the cleaners. The parking was spacious and conveniently next to the unit. Laundry was easy and noted on the check-in map. Bring your own quarters. Check out the sunsets by the pool area. Location is great and close in town. We highly recommend this unit for your stay in Kona. Mahalo.
Laurence S.
January 2025
Condo was as advertised— simple and clean.Sleeping was a problem for three nights because a neighboring air conditioner was annoyingly loud, possibly due to defective bearings in its fan. We really enjoyed the pool by the ocean, as surf was high for snorkeling during our stay.
Stephanie C.
January 2025
We had an excellent stay! The condo was perfect for our needs - just as the listing and positive reviews promised. Thank you Kim and Lake for sharing your place.
Arlynn P.
December 2024
The property had everything we needed. It was quiet and was in a convenient location. Kim and Lake were timely in their communication with us and were very gracious enough to mail me an item i accidentally left in the unit.
John L.
December 2024
Clean, perfect for 2. Everything you need for cooking! Upgraded bathroom and kitchen. Mahalo Kim and Lake for sharing your bit of paradise!
Chris K.
October 2024
Stayed at Kim & Lake's place for three days in October 2024. They provided us with all the information and were responsive to all our questions. One bonus: the property is across the street from a bike share station which made for easy transport into town. Would definitely stay again!
Anthony F.
October 2024
Updated bathroom and well stocked lanai based articles to use.
Cori S.
October 2024
Loved the space, walkable, and had amazing sunsets
Beach B.
October 2024
I flew to Kona to do some diving for a few days, this was a great place to stay, near shopping and easy to get to. Everything was as described and the owners were very responsive.
Larry I.
September 2024
Very clean complex. Close enough to shopping, restaurants, and activities but far enough to be away from the rest of the tourists and resorts. Sunsets at the pool and shore are fantastic.
Troy M.
September 2024
We would definitely stay here again. It’s was clean, well stocked, great location, and easy access. We are on the go people and it was perfect for this. Quiet complex as well. Price was fair and hosts were great!
David C.
August 2024
Very well kept, clean, and provided the great basic necessities. Wonderful location, the pool view was unmatched. Close proximity to the downtown area of Kona.
Shane S.
August 2024
Excellent stay, would definitely return
Zachary R.
August 2024
This rental was perfectly located to explore Kona - a very short drive to the touristy area and other amenities, short walk to a beach park, short drive to a much larger beach park, and not much further to the road heading to the south end of the island.
Bryan B.
August 2024
The place was as advertised and had lots of extra amenities. We loved the beach chairs and boogie boards for our beach days. The location is great and walkable to most shops. The host was very quick to reply and made sure we had everything we needed. Would stay here again no problem!
Kerri B.
August 2024
I very much enjoyed my stay here. Location was perfect, totally felt safe as a woman alone (husband wasn't able to make it). Condo was clean and had everything I needed. AC and fan kept it perfectly cool while I was there. It was nice and quiet. 100% happy with my stay there! Highly recommended!
Graham T.
July 2024
Clean and relaxing with the private lanai. Close enough to everything without being busy or noisy, and convenient to get in and out of. Having assigned parking is great.
Analise R.
July 2024
We really appreciated how quiet and comfortable the unit was. We slept very well on the bed and enjoyed having a private lanai for morning coffee. We also enjoy cooking breakfast in and loved how stocked the kitchen was with cooking supplies. The location is great!
Seirosa T.
July 2024
Everything was more than I expected! It was the perfect get away for our 30th anniversary. Thank you so much for sharing your house with us. Hospitality is the best!
Amy S.
June 2024
Very clean, & well kept. We would definitely stay here again!
Cindy K.
June 2024
It was nice to have a bed for my mom and the convertible couch for me to sleep in. Enjoyed the pool and watching the sunset. Really glad to have a parking spot. Mahalo
Jeremy S.
June 2024
The property was beautiful. A great central location for my wife and I. We lived on Island for many years and it was so nice to stay so close to so many of our loved ones and yet still close to necessities and play. We enjoyed how quiet the condo is and how much is offered in it. It was very nice to have a full kitchen and all things necessary to cook many of our meals. Such a great trip, and so thankful for this little slice of Heaven. Will definitely be back. Many Mahalos.
Liberty H.
June 2024
Excellent experience!
peter c.
June 2024
The property is an older side, it's clean & quiet
Alex C.
May 2024
We had a great time, and the place was everything we'd hoped it would be. Thank you!
Bernie K.
May 2024
Overall it was good to very good. There were a couple of housekeeping/cleanup things that were overlooked but it was still nice. The common areas and parking area was ok, was very nice to have assigned parking! Never had contact nor a phone number for anyone on location so cannot provide comment about check-in or about management, had no issues, so I guess it was good.
Jacob H.
May 2024
Great place to stay! Quiet, and clean.
Lisa C.
April 2024
Our stay in Kona was great!! Super cozy condo with everything we needed. Loved the view at the pool, and it’s close enough to walk to town. Kim and Lake were very helpful.
Mark H.
April 2024
We had a lovely, relaxing time staying at the condo in Kona Shores. Waking up in the morning and having our breakfast on the lanai with the adorable geeko’s was great. The bed was comfy, and the condo had all the amenities we needed. The laundry was close by and easy to figure out. It was close enough to downtown to walk but far enough away from the action so it made for a relaxing stay.
Arthur C.
April 2024
Noisy, road is very close, unit downstairs was cutting tile outside most days, dark in daylight, few windows, unit refitted but condo facility is old and a touch rundown..
Michele W.
March 2024
Condo was nice, updated and clean. Had everything you need for cooking and air conditioning. Pool area off ocean was quiet and relaxing. Easy to trolley, look for signs on side of road. Wish we thought of asking if we could park car in visitor spot when arriving early instead of driving around for 2 hours
Tin M.
March 2024
Clean and well kept. Great place to relax after a long day beaches and touring
Cyndi R.
March 2024
Overall I give this condo an 8.5. Pros: close to town, beautiful pool & ocean view when you walk to the water, lots of beach stuff to borrow, some condiments supplied, updated kitchen & bath. Cons: a bit noisy: construction going on all week downstairs, no grab bar in/out of shower which is dangerous since it’s a deep tub. I had to use soap dish to grab on to -bad knee, no bar soap provided & no instructions on how to work TV remotes/cable service.
D G.
February 2024
We had a wonderful time and enjoyed all the amenities this condo had to offer. It was conveniently located to many of the attractions we wanted to see and do. Lake and Kim's place had some essential things on the ready that made our trip so fun such as boogie boards, beach chairs, noodles, an umbrella and most importantly a cooler. The bathroom included great shelf space along with hangars for our wet bathing suits to dry. One thing that I know they couldn't have predicted was the remodeling going on in the unit next door pretty much the full week we were there. But all in all it was a nice place to stay and get our R & R after a full day of beach fun. We will definitely come back!
Paul R.
February 2024
The condo felt more like an apartment compared to all of our time share stays that we’ve had on the islands. With that said, the pool and bbq area was post card worthy at sunset. It’s on the water, and like a lot of the Big Island water is not accessible without risk.
Room was clean and had a lot of amenities to cook your own meals. The best part was the location on Ilihi’i Dr. with attractions to your right or left, both with walking distance if you want your steps or a short, but busy drive.
I would stay here again.
Bradley J.
February 2024
We very much enjoyed our time at this property. The unit was clean and quiet. The AC worked well and the kitchen was stocked with cooking equipment.
We loved the pool. It was clean and beautiful, right along the ocean front.
If you are comfortable walking a mile+ to shops and restaurants, the location is excellent. The parking in Kona is a bit crazy, so we chose to walk. We found the trolly system to be unreliable.
Rachael D.
February 2024
Great condo for two people. Very clean, fully stocked, home away from home. Great location for Kona area. We saw humpback whales breach while sitting at the pool. Easy check in. Perfect spot.
Michelle M.
January 2024
This property was great! Location is awesome and it’s perfect for 2 people. The only odd thing is there was a quarter of a toilet paper roll and an empty paper towel roll for you to use so you basically had to get to the store immediately for those things, also the filtered water pitcher in the fridge actually doesn’t have a filter in it, it’s just for looks, FYI. Also, bring your own pillow, the ones there are flat and stiff. We had a great time exploring Kona, this is a great value for the price, if you don’t mind the little things.
Peter L.
December 2023
Perfectly adequate accommodation. Snorkeling and other water sports equipment greatly appreciated
David H.
December 2023
Sunsets by the pool, great coffee at Green Flash, 5 min to downtown.
Caroline G.
December 2023
Well located, clean, quiet and well equipped (chairs, cooler, scubas). We loved our stay at Kona shores. Enjoyed the dining area outside on balcony. We definitely recommend!
Søren G.
December 2023
We really enjoyed our stay in Kona. Apartment has great location within walking distance to Kona restaurants. Nice and clean place with everything you need. Even beach gear and snorkeling equipment available. Only remark was a little confusion on WiFi code which was different from the one we were given and gave us some issues logging into our email for finding the code to the door.
Laura P.
December 2023
The condo was very clean, and nicely renovated. The location was convenient. The owners were very responsive to even minor needs, which was great!
Kitchen had sufficient dishes etc but no little extras. Unfortunately it’s quite dark (can’t be helped, due to layout) but if you spend the day out, it’s not an issue.
We stayed in another condo in the same complex last year which was less expensive and had more amenities, so that was the only negative.
DENNIS B.
December 2023
The condo was very clean and neat and comfortable. Price per day was reasonable as well. (Affordable). Location is great as well. Communication with host was also great and they assisted me with my requests as well.
If I plan to return to Kona, hopefully this condo will be available. I highly recommend to anyone considering to visit Kona, to stay at this condo.
Thank you again.
Aloha
AJ A.
November 2023
On the main road in Kona … cute place
Søren G.
November 2023
We really enjoyed our stay in Kona. Apartment has great location within walking distance to Kona restaurants. Nice and clean place with everything you need. Even beach gear and snorkeling equipment available. Only remark was a little confusion on WiFi code which was different from the one we were given and gave us some issues logging into our email for finding the code to the door.
Michael H.
October 2023
Great location.
This is not a five or 4 star resort in case your looking for one. The complex however is quiet and friendly, there was no drama during our stay. The place could’ve been cleaner but an decent effort was made. The curtains on the windows are completely see through so we had to use blankets as curtains for privacy. All and all these are 5 star hosts with 2.5 star accommodations for an overall 3 star rating from these travelers.
Paula I.
October 2023
The property matched photos and descriptions. Clean and convenient to lots of fun activities. Nice stay!
Peter E.
October 2023
Very clean and quiet with a nice balcony and there's a great pool area. It was great to have a full kitchen and activity things like snorkeling equipment, boogie boards and a cooler for use. For the price and location, it's an excellent option. Check in was very easy, too.
Claudio P.
October 2023
Great place to stay. Nice pool and location. Can walk to a small locally owned coffee shop in the morning, which was convenient. Recommend if staying in Kona.
chris l.
September 2023
Great stay. Easy to get to and had all we needed for a short stay. Bed was comfy and plenty of space for 2 of us. Shower had nice pressure and clean apartment.
Yasaswini D.
September 2023
It was clean and in an amazing location central to restaurants and activities!
Andrea P.
August 2023
The home was just as discribed. Perfect location in proximity to everything necessary. Quiet and peaceful. Very clean.
Cory H.
August 2023
This place was great was close to the restaurants in Kona. AC worked very well. 10/10 would stay here again.
Lora M.
July 2023
Lovely accommodation in an excellent location.
HEEMAN C.
July 2023
Wonderful location with all kind of vocational convenience.
We used snorkeling devices from the property.
A/C works good and everything was awesome!
Hannah W.
July 2023
Lovely space to enjoy Kona! The beach gear provided was handy and it was clean inside and well-stocked with everything we needed to enjoy our stay.
Cecile S.
May 2023
We spent 5 nights in this nice, large and super equipped apartment. We did enjoy our stay, we felt like at home thanks to all the kind attentions, The location is perfect to visit Big Island during the day and come back to see the magnificent sunsets from the swimming pool !! We recommend this very much.
Lesley O.
May 2023
The location is perfect. Easy checkin/check-out. There is a collection of beach gear you can use. The room was just as it looked in the pictures. Nice, clean, and spacious. We enjoyed the balcony seating at night; it was a great way to unwind and listen to the Coqui. Parking is right below the unit. The pool area has a great view of the ocean; pool's water temperature was perfect! It is a very quiet area.
I suggest going to Don's Mai Tai Bar & Restaurant for dinner or drinks and music with a great view of the sunset. Check out Kahalu’u Beach Park or Beach 69 for good snorkeling.
Sheri A.
March 2023
Nice place. Clean. Beach chairs, towels and ice chest to use. Close enough to walk to the action, far enough away to not be loud.
Malia S.
March 2023
The condo was beautiful.
The complex itself was in need of some upgrades, but the condo itself was nicely upgraded, well-stocked and beautiful.
One of the only suggestions I would have would be some window treatments would have been nice.
There is a nice amount of vegetation in front of the lanai offering privacy. However there is still a significant amount of both foot and vehicular traffic and the vegetation isn’t completely adequate. The existing curtains are sheer.
Overall I was very happy with my stay. Thank you
Gayle S.
March 2023
Beautiful sunset view from pool, but lounges too uncomfortable. We used the chairs at a table in the common area, where unfortunately there were smokers. The air conditioner was too loud, so the screen doors kept the temp fine, but with street noise. The birds sounds at dawn and dusk were wonderful. The smell of either scented cleaner or bug spray took a while after we aired the place on arrival before I could breath.
Gerald B.
February 2023
Many updates made this property a cozy and welcome stay while on the Big Island. In particular we appreciated the new mattress and the updated shower as well as the full kitchen facilities.
The property was exactly as described by VRBO and the owners.
We're looking forward to staying here again the next time we visit the Big Island.
Thank you!
TODD W.
February 2023
This place met our needs perfectly. It was clean, nicely decorated and appointed and the hosts were very professional.
I highly recommend it.
Robert S.
January 2023
Great location. Very responsive host. I had a couple of questions during our stay and I got timely responses.
Jeremiah B.
January 2023
place was great. we stayed for our anniversary and was nice and quiet. no view of ocean but nice view of the mountains from Lani. was close to downtown area was easy to walk to as long as you like long walks.
Robin S.
January 2023
They didn’t tell us we had to download an app to use the washer and dryer. The directions to the parking spot could have been clearer. A map of the property would have been nice. There were some minor maintenance issues, mostly due to sickness of the person who normally cares for the place. The patio was quite smelly in one corner.
myles h.
January 2023
Location was great, apartment was good but AC could be way better, we were asked to turn everything off when leaving so we would come back to a 90 degree room. And it took the mini window AC all night to finally cool it down by that time we were already getting ready to leave. The AC and fan are very loud as well and with it being a studio apartment you had to hear it all night. Great private balcony and the location is walkable distance to the the downtown area.
Richard L.
November 2022
Would rent again!
Mary Ann A.
November 2022
Really great place, clean and sunset view was perfect.
Timothy Z.
October 2022
Good location. Easy access. Quiet surroundings. Really enjoyed the AC once it kicked in but we are in HI. The unit setup was very convenient. Thanks. Tim
Teemu M.
September 2022
This just good and not too expensive.
Johanna F.
September 2022
First of all, Kim & Lake were very responsive hosts.
The location is wonderful. Close to, but not in town, with a coffee shop in walking distance. Felt spacious for a studio, even with a friend sleeping on the couch. Good assortment of beach stuff. Whether supplied or left by other renters, there was sunscreen, shampoo, conditioner, and liquid soap, several rolls of tp and paper towels, and some condiments in the fridge. The bed is comfy but I’m told the couch is not.
There are a few negatives:
The AC is very underpowered for the space and had to be running constantly when we were in the condo.
The condo is closer to the road than the ocean and the occasional loud vehicle can be heard.
But all in all it was a great time! Thanks!
Daniel K.
September 2022
We stayed here for our first two nights in Hawaii. The location was exactly what we wanted near enough to shopping centers for us to get supplies that we couldn't bring on the airplane. The room was clean and quaint. The comfy bed allowed us to start catching up on sleep lost in travel. We enjoyed walking down to the ocean and using this location as a launching point for our adventures on the big island! There's so much to do and see nearby it was impossible to get to it all. Thanks!
Faye W.
September 2022
As advertised in a fantastic location. Was great to be able to use stuff left by other guests as they come in very handy for our trips around the island.
Wonderful hosts that were very accommodating.
Mahalo Kim and Lake
Mariska S.
September 2022
Great location, easy car parking, condo has all you need. Only negative is air conditioning unit is noisy.
Tom C.
August 2022
This place was perfect for my wife and I. It was extremely clean, and very well stocked. They had pretty much anything you could think of and the pool was such a great spot to watch the sunset. Very quick drive to the town or would probably be a 20-30 minute walk. Great location and great experience staying here. Would definitely book again.
Michelle M.
August 2022
My husband and I stayed at Kim and Lake's lovely condo for 4 nights on our honeymoon stop on the Big Island and could not have been happier! The condo was clean and perfect for what we needed - the private pool overlooking the ocean was SUCH a treat! Location was fantastic - Kona is such a cute town and we were so happy we chose to stay here. While the drive to Volcanoes National Park was a DRIVE, we knew that going in, and were fine with it - we made stops along the way for some malasadas and beach time. Would highly recommend staying here and hopefully will be able to come back on our next trip to the Big Island!
Leonie W.
August 2022
Great unit/studio. Very comfortable and in excellent location. Super comfy bed. Airconditioner is very loud (too loud for sleeping), but fortunately a lovely breeze flows through the unit. Sunset view from pool area is awesome. Enjoyed our stay.
Mike O.
August 2022
The facility had everything we needed to feel comfortable and at home. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything needed to make coffee and prepare meals. The lanai was a perfect place to start and end each day. It could be a little warm at night but was certainly tolerable.
Jeremiah T.
August 2022
Delightful place, everything one would need is present. Thanks for helping make this visit a great time!
Jerry Rex S.
August 2022
A short drive from the "action", but a nice condo for 2 right along the beautiful coast.
A.Blaine W.
June 2022
We had a wonderful stay at this comfortable condo in south Kona. Everything was better than expected: full kitchen allowed us to cook meals, spacious lanai to enjoy coffee in the morning, dinner or a drink in the evening, larger bathroom two people can easily maneuver around each other, comfortable bed, beach accessories, easy check-in, owners were easy to communicate with…we would definitely stay here again. Thanks so much for letting us enjoy your condo. Aloha!
Julie M.
June 2022
From the outside the property doesn’t look special, but the interior was well kept, updated, and the location was great - about a mile from many restaurants and a vibrant tourist area. We thought it was a great apartment and the property owners were fast to respond to questions.
Steven M.
June 2022
Wow and the coffee shop next door is amazing. If you like to walk or bike everything is close. Bike rental right in front. I’ll be back :)
Cyndi F.
May 2022
We wanted an affordable oceanside view for our last three days in Hawaii and Holualoa provided it. It was a great apartment with lots of pluses, the pool/rec area was right on the ocean for great sunrise and sunset viewing and the location was convenient. We would recommend it and would stay there again.
Danielle M.
May 2022
Condo was a great location. Mattress was very comfy. Large bathroom. Had a lot of great beach supplies to borrow. We definitely stay here again.
David S.
May 2022
Had a very relaxing stay with zero problems. Thank you!!
Ashley Lauren W.
May 2022
I stayed here with one other person it was great. It's close to everything, but quiet and we always felt safe. It also has a pool right on the beach, which was perfect for watching sunsets. I would definitely stay here again.
Joyce F.
April 2022
We had only two nights in this little gem but loved it. Clean, we'll maintained and a beautiful pool overlooking the ocean.
Cait S.
April 2022
Booked this last minute and they made the process super easy. Checked in, stayed a couple of nights. Definitely recommend! It was right outside of where all the shops were so it was awesome being able to go out while we were there.
Kelly M.
April 2022
Nice grounds, nice unit. Very clean and nicely updated.
Jason K.
March 2022
We appreciated the stainless cookware.
Spent an hour first morning cleaning up the 3 pans with steel wool, which they also provided.
Was nice to not have to purchase a pan like we have done in the past, not fans of nonstick.
They have a great condo.
Definitely would stay there again.
Lana G.
March 2022
This was great for a few nights. It’s a cozy little place. We enjoyed drinking coffee on the lanai in the morning and it’s conveniently located close to Kona hotels and restaurants
Josiah M.
March 2022
Over all a good place to stay. They didn’t have any cookie sheets for in the oven.
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