This unit on the top floor of the Banyan Tree has the best view of anywhere we have ever stayed. It has truly the most incredible views - the pictures online don't do it justice. We so enjoyed the sunsets sitting on the Lanai and it was great to watch the surfers every day. We slept so well hearing the waves at night. It was so soothing and relaxing. The hosts, Kim and Jon, thought of everything their guests could possibly need. The unit was nicely decorated and had very comfortable furniture. We also appreciated the books on Hawaii and the binder they put together with very helpful tips on what to do in the area and restaurants, etc. We would love to return to the island and we would absolutely stay at this unit again! Thank you, Kim and Jon!!
Kat W.
January 2024
Great property and location.
Shaun S.
January 2024
We loved this condo. The location is so amazing and it is chock full of amenities. The pool location was amazing (could be warmer). Sunsets on the wrap around lanai were the highlight of our day. The kictchen had everything we needed. There were tons of beach supplies. The access to the neach next door was so nice. Our host Tracy was so kind, responsive and helpful. Our only complaint was that there was some presense of rust and mildew which irritated our allergies. For others it may not be an issue.
Loren S.
January 2024
We really enjoyed staying in this condo! The wall of windows leading to a terrace overlooking the ocean gave us plenty of sunshine and a terrific view of the sunset and the surfers. The kitchen was well equipped and the collection of beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, snorkeling equipment etc. was appreciated. We would definitely stay here again.
Marsha L.
January 2024
We loved the views and location of the condo. The lanai was huge and easily accommodated our family of 5. We spent most of our time outside, enjoying the breeze off the water and watching for whales. It was very cool to see the surfers on the water each day as well.
The kitchen was well appointed and the air conditioning helped us sleep well at night.
The beach chairs, towels, boogie boards, and other water gear made our trips to the beach much more enjoyable.
Kyle was very responsive when we contacted him about a clogged toilet. Somehow he managed to get a plumber to the condo on a Friday afternoon before a three day weekend. Very impressed!
I would highly recommend this property. When we return to the Big Island, this condo will be our first choice.
Elizabeth M.
January 2024
Everything here was perfect! The view was simply stunning!
Tanis N.
January 2024
My husband, mom and I had a fantastic vacation! This condo is perfect with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The location is great. Not far from the farmer's market and our favorite food truck, Shaka Tacos. (Mm mm, the mango hot sauce!) My mom could have spent the entire time on the lanai watching the surfers. So fascinating to be able to see the yellow tang in the waves right from the deck! A humpback put on a commercial worthy show one morning as well. Communication was easy and clear. The condo had everything we could need and having a washing machine and dryer was a bonus! The place was clean and very comfortable. We kept cool with just the ceiling fans and enjoyed listening to the waves at night. So close to the ocean. Thank you for sharing your place with us. We hope to return soon!
Julie D.
January 2024
Great location, just south of town but not too far. Several easy ways to exit Kona and explore the rest of the island. Like most places, it doesn't look like much from the outside but inside the unit is beautiful with a stunning picture postcard view. We chose this unit for the beautiful large lanai with big table. That is where we took all our meals.
We did a lot of cooking and the unit is well stocked with everything you could possibly think of. Literally I could not come up with anything I needed that was not there. There are plenty of extras, boogie boards, snorkeling gear and lots of other things. All of the furnishings are high quality.
There was a lot of care put into maintaining this unit that I don't often see elsewhere. It came with plenty of paper towels, toilet paper and more. That was not expected. Things like silverware were higher quality which was nice because I'm used to finding cheap mismatched furnishings in some of these rentals.
When we checked into the unit, the TV was set to play Hawaiian music, the sliding glass doors were open and it was like walking into a dream. This building also has an elevator which I guess some of them don't. So that's a big plus. If we returned to Kona we would happily stay here again.
Larry M.
January 2024
The unit had a very well-equipped kitchen, a fantastic view of the ocean (and sunsets), and with the decor, books, beach equipment, etc., gave a nice sense of hominess. It was close to beaches and activities, and in a nice area. The little convenience store across the street was helpful, and I definitely enjoyed having the pool and hot tub. My only regret was the rooster that lives in the overgrowth next door and started making noise at 2 AM the first night were there. With the window fully shut and the AC on, subsequent nights were much better.
Sean
January 2024
Great location, just south of town but not too far. Several easy ways to exit Kona and explore the rest of the island. Like most places, it doesn't look like much from the outside but inside the unit is beautiful with a stunning picture postcard view. We chose this unit for the beautiful large lanai with big table. That is where we took all our meals.
We did a lot of cooking and the unit is well stocked with everything you could possibly think of. Literally I could not come up with anything I needed that was not there. There are plenty of extras, boogie boards, snorkeling gear and lots of other things. All of the furnishings are high quality.
There was a lot of care put into maintaining this unit that I don't often see elsewhere. It came with plenty of paper towels, toilet paper and more. That was not expected. Things like silverware were higher quality which was nice because I'm used to finding cheap mismatched furnishings in some of these rentals.
When we checked into the unit, the TV was set to play Hawaiian music, the sliding glass doors were open and it was like walking into a dream. This building also has an elevator which I guess some of them don't. So that's a big plus. If we returned to Kona we would happily stay here again.
Larry M.
December 2023
Bob’s property was great to stay in! We have stayed in different Hawaii islands and similar properties and this felt like home. Bob was easy to communicate with, and took care of anything that needed attention right away. We hope to come back and stay at one of Bob’s properties again in the near future!
Pooja I.
December 2023
Bob’s property was great to stay in! We have stayed in different Hawaii islands and similar properties and this felt like home. Bob was easy to communicate with, and took care of anything that needed attention right away. We hope to come back and stay at one of Bob’s properties again in the near future!
Pooja I.
December 2023
My husband, mom and I had a fantastic vacation! This condo is perfect with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The location is great. Not far from the farmer's market and our favorite food truck, Shaka Tacos. (Mm mm, the mango hot sauce!) My mom could have spent the entire time on the lanai watching the surfers. So fascinating to be able to see the yellow tang in the waves right from the deck! A humpback put on a commercial worthy show one morning as well. Communication was easy and clear. The condo had everything we could need and having a washing machine and dryer was a bonus! The place was clean and very comfortable. We kept cool with just the ceiling fans and enjoyed listening to the waves at night. So close to the ocean. Thank you for sharing your place with us. We hope to return soon!
Julie D.
December 2023
Wonderful home, perfect for just hanging out,watching waves, surfers,sunsets,sunrises,star gazing,bird listening.
Perfect as a home base if you want to explore.
Snorkeling,swimming,town all within walking distance,trolley,grab bikes.
House supplied with everything and organized.
Tracy went above and beyond bringing a coffee grinder for our Kona coffee after one at the condo gave up the ghost.
I would give this place 100+ if I could.
piper s.
December 2023
Great spot for our families vacation. Centrally located to so many great spots around Kona and the condo was stocked with the items to keep us comfortable during our stay.
Nathan D.
December 2023
Wonderful home, perfect for just hanging out,watching waves, surfers,sunsets,sunrises,star gazing,bird listening.
Perfect as a home base if you want to explore.
Snorkeling,swimming,town all within walking distance,trolley,grab bikes.
House supplied with everything and organized.
Tracy went above and beyond bringing a coffee grinder for our Kona coffee after one at the condo gave up the ghost.
I would give this place 100+ if I could.
piper s.
December 2023
Great spot for our families vacation. Centrally located to so many great spots around Kona and the condo was stocked with the items to keep us comfortable during our stay.
Nathan D.
December 2023
The location is great, the condo has everything you need, but is need. The living room furniture is old and uncomfortable. The master bed is comfortable. All bedding and towels are old and need replacing. The unit is great, just needs some money put into it. I’d stay again, even if they didn’t spend a dime.
Mrs M.
December 2023
Location, location, location. Amazing ocean views. Very clean and well appointed. Tracey was an amazing host. Hope I'm fortunate enough to stay here again in the future. I highly recommend this beautiful rental.
Stephen E.
December 2023
Location, location, location. Amazing ocean views. Very clean and well appointed. Tracey was an amazing host. Hope I'm fortunate enough to stay here again in the future. I highly recommend this beautiful rental.
Stephen E.
December 2023
My sweetie and I could not believe the view of the ocean. Incredible! Each morning we would have breakfast on the lanai, and watch the surfers if there were waves worthy of their time. We brought binoculars and spotted dolphin a couple of times, and whales! Great location! Da Poke Shack is a 5 minute walk away. Very convenient, just south of Kona downtown.
Nancy K.
December 2023
My sweetie and I could not believe the view of the ocean. Incredible! Each morning we would have breakfast on the lanai, and watch the surfers if there were waves worthy of their time. We brought binoculars and spotted dolphin a couple of times, and whales! Great location! Da Poke Shack is a 5 minute walk away. Very convenient, just south of Kona downtown.
Nancy K.
December 2023
The property was amazing and we had a great time.
James B.
December 2023
The property was amazing and we had a great time.
James B.
December 2023
Our family of 4 very much enjoyed our stay. Check in/out was easy. Our 2 children enjoyed having their own beds and watching the fish in the water from the Lanai. We loved watching the sunrise on the Lanai too. There were beach chairs, boogie boards, an umbrella and lunch cooler for use which made beach days a blast! We found the beds comfortable and the breeze from the front door helped keep the temperature perfect for us. It was very clean and perfect for our family :-) Mahalo!
Alison J.
December 2023
The pros of our stay were the location, oceanfront with a swimming pool and assigned covered parking. The cons were (for the street side bedroom) traffic and neighbor noise and the rooster crowing (and not just at Sun up). We have stayed at this location multiple times and enjoy the pros over other locations. Floor plans are generally very similar and not as busy as the larger buildings. The unit we were in was in need of some minor maintenance and upgrades, but was the best rate of all the rest of the units and our visit and memories more than made up for any minor inconveniences.
Lester L.
December 2023
The pros of our stay were the location, oceanfront with a swimming pool and assigned covered parking. The cons were (for the street side bedroom) traffic and neighbor noise and the rooster crowing (and not just at Sun up). We have stayed at this location multiple times and enjoy the pros over other locations. Floor plans are generally very similar and not as busy as the larger buildings. The unit we were in was in need of some minor maintenance and upgrades, but was the best rate of all the rest of the units and our visit and memories more than made up for any minor inconveniences.
Lester L.
December 2023
The location is great, the condo has everything you need, but is need. The living room furniture is old and uncomfortable. The master bed is comfortable. All bedding and towels are old and need replacing. The unit is great, just needs some money put into it. I’d stay again, even if they didn’t spend a dime.
Mrs M.
December 2023
Our family of 4 very much enjoyed our stay. Check in/out was easy. Our 2 children enjoyed having their own beds and watching the fish in the water from the Lanai. We loved watching the sunrise on the Lanai too. There were beach chairs, boogie boards, an umbrella and lunch cooler for use which made beach days a blast! We found the beds comfortable and the breeze from the front door helped keep the temperature perfect for us. It was very clean and perfect for our family :-) Mahalo!
Alison J.
December 2023
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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:
As others have said, this place was beautiful. The cleaning crew did an amazing job before we arrived. Knutson management were excellent, quick to respond, and I would not hesitate to rent a condo from them again. The kitchen has a good stove and really good cookware, which is a nice change from most rentals. Odd that there were only 2 wineglasses and they were mismatched, but that isn’t super important. The only issue was that the binders with condo instructions were thick and outdated. We found it hard to dig through all the pages and discover what is relevant and what wasn’t. They mention water jugs. Didn’t see them. Couldn’t access the 2nd floor storage unit to look for beach stuff. But you can tell the actual owners of this beautiful unit clearly want everyone to enjoy it the way they have, and that inspires you to take care of it for them.
June M.
December 2023
We picked this property based on location on the water with the perfect view of the water. Opened up the goody closet to discover chairs snorkeling gear etc. We never used the air conditioner since the condo is cooled by ocean breeze this time of year.
Timothy A.
December 2023
This was a great property to stay in, especially if you like to be near the ocean. When you enter the place you feel like you are on a boat as the main windows are above the sea. It is also a favorite surfer spot so plenty of free entertainment from the deck. Unit is well supplied for all you need on your Hawaiian vacation. Host is quick to respond. A few downsides - very old furniture, including a couch that is almost unusable, unit does get hot (but sunshades on window provided and can open windows/screens), and an insane amount of property rules. However, if you love the sound, sight, and smell of the ocean this place can't be beat! There were just 2 of us but can fit 4 comfortably. For what you get it is a pretty good deal for being oceanfront.
Ken R.
December 2023
Wonderful location. Great accommodations. This was the best equipped unit we have rented. Holly was more than helpful in dealing with some minor issues.
Highly recommend this unit.
Mark V.
December 2023
Great
Mike K.
December 2023
Wonderful location. Great accommodations. This was the best equipped unit we have rented. Holly was more than helpful in dealing with some minor issues.
Highly recommend this unit.
Mark V.
December 2023
Great
Mike K.
December 2023
It was our first time to Kona. The view is amazing and in a great location. Our family enjoyed having everything we needed for the beach available. Can’t beat the sunsets! Would definitely stay there again!
Sean O.
December 2023
The property listing is very accurate! Right on the water in an immaculate setting. Nice location within walking distance of town. Or the free tram stops every hour a block away. We enjoyed doing both!
We enjoyed our stay very much!
Kendal S.
December 2023
The property listing is very accurate! Right on the water in an immaculate setting. Nice location within walking distance of town. Or the free tram stops every hour a block away. We enjoyed doing both!
We enjoyed our stay very much!
Kendal S.
December 2023
This is a lovely apartment with comfortable furnishings. Having breakfast while watching the early morning surfers was a great way to start the day and the sunsets the best way to end it. Be aware that there is no AC in the main bedroom and it can get a little stuffy. Seriously, that was barely an issue and our stay was wonderful. If we make it back to Big Island again, we'd definitely stay here again.
Thomas C.
December 2023
This is a lovely apartment with comfortable furnishings. Having breakfast while watching the early morning surfers was a great way to start the day and the sunsets the best way to end it. Be aware that there is no AC in the main bedroom and it can get a little stuffy. Seriously, that was barely an issue and our stay was wonderful. If we make it back to Big Island again, we'd definitely stay here again.
Thomas C.
December 2023
Thank you for the wonderful stay! We so enjoyed our time at your condo!! Such an amazing location with jaw dropping sunsets and the sound of crashing waves!! Such a delightful place to stay!!
Jason and Celeste L.
December 2023
Thank you for the wonderful stay! We so enjoyed our time at your condo!! Such an amazing location with jaw dropping sunsets and the sound of crashing waves!! Such a delightful place to stay!!
Jason and Celeste L.
December 2023
The location with the ocean view and sound right out the back patio was very beautiful.
Steven B.
December 2023
Our first time to on the Big Island. This condo was a perfect for our family. The pictures of the unit are exactly what you get. So close to the ocean, watching the surfers in the morning and we saw the spinner dolphins jumping out of the water. It was magical and have no complaints. The air conditioners worked great. Kim called us the first day to make sure we got into the unit and that everything was clean. Took the trolley to town which worked out great. We would stay here again in a heartbeat. Enjoyed the hot tub and swimming pool. Highly recommend!
Linda R.
December 2023
The ocean front location of this property is excellent!!!! The best!!!! The pool was never crowded and the water was warm. The beds were good and the main bathroom was larger than some we have rented. There were not any bugs or issues we felt were deal breakers.
Don D.
December 2023
Great condo right on the ocean! People surfing right outside our condo! Property manager was very helpful. Condo was well furnished and clean. Great location close to restaurants.
Julie D.
December 2023
We had a great stay at Banyon tree
Ryan J.
December 2023
loved our stay
Tani E.
December 2023
Fantastic view from the lanai! Great neighborhood location close to central Kona. Comfortable and well stocked.
Sheila A.
December 2023