Clean and good location for staying in Kona, easy parking and peaceful community. The kitchen could use an update on plates, coffee mugs etc.
Leslie O.
February 2026
Cute, charming condo with a great pool and view! Host was great as well and the property managers. We had an issue with the refrigerator and they were out same day and had multiple solutions for us and were very attentive and nice about it.
Kristie G.
February 2026
The best parts about this unit were the property, the views from the lanai, and the location. It's so nicely located near Kailau-Kona Village, good foods, and great coffee.
Amber P.
February 2026
The place was generally clean, but I think the cleanliness could have been improved a bit. Seems like deep cleaning is overlooked somewhat. The property where this unit was located was absolutely beautiful. We very much enjoyed the pool and barbecue area. All of the beds were comfortable, and though the unit is small, there was ample room for storage. The only negative comment that I would have is that you had to have all your towels washed and dried before departure. I have not had to do that in any of the other VRBO properties I have rented, which I have rented many. It makes it difficult to do when you need to have a shower and catch an early flight. It just seemed a bit excessive to me. Otherwise, everything was really great.
Melanie A.
February 2026
Kona Makai is our favorite place to stay in Kona with its lovely grounds, beautiful view, and quiet ambiance - and this our second time returning to Micheal’s wonderful vacation home. Amazing view and lots of special touches - we could spend our entire vacation on the lanai with my favorite basket chair. AC in the bedroom makes for a comfortable nights sleep and well stocked kitchen has everything you need. We hope to return and highly recommend
Anne C.
February 2026
Directions were clear related to expectations. Lovely view from deck. Complex grounds are beautiful, and shared areas well cared for. Lots of nearby shops and restaurants. The unit itself was clean and comfortable, well supplied. Only complaint we had that while the stove top worked well, the oven loses a lot of heat. If the plan is to do cooking, it could be a challenge.
Beth D.
February 2026
The pool and view were the best!
Lori B.
February 2026
We had a great stay in Building 1 at the Kona Makai. We have stayed in this complex several times over the years and enjoy the views of the ocean from the lanai. The condo was comfortable and had everything we needed from the well appointed kitchen and baths to enjoying a day at the beach. Great communication with the owners. Unit was easily accessible. We would gladly return.
Cathy H.
February 2026
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very 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:
It just doesn't get any better than this for oceanfront ..literally on top of it! Accurate description of convenient location to everything and pool, grounds/gardens are meticulously kept up. You likely won't find any other oceanfront complex with this much beautiful green space. Constant ocean breeze blowing through the unit making it comfortable even on the hottest days. Also constant surf noise which can be very loud at times so bring ear plugs if you need quiet for sleep in the master bedroom. We loved it. Well stocked kitchen, towels and linens. The reservation process and followup was excellent. Property manager was very responsive with any issues. We are returning for a third time next year and would highly recommend without hesitation!
joani r.
February 2026
The beach gear and other essentials that were included were super helpful and we really enjoyed having that available!
Sam G.
January 2026
Great location and really nice private condominium ground
Grant E.
January 2026
Great space and a great location!
January 2026
This is a perfect location, and the condo was well equipped
Amy S.
January 2026
Wonderful stay! Very nice condo with an amazing view! We so enjoyed our morning coffee and meals on the lanai. The community here is very friendly and welcoming.
Sharon L.
January 2026
Third time staying the the Kona Makai complex with this being our favorite condo. Had a nice deck with a beautiful view of the ocean. Also, main part of balcony didn’t face the daytime sum letting us use if more during the hot part of the day.
Asher M.
January 2026
The unit had all of the things we needed to prepare our meals. Pots, pans and utensils. Ice maker was nice to fill our cooler daily. Air conditioner in both the living and bedroom worked great. Full sized washer and dryer as well. Sunset from the pool area is amazing!
David C.
January 2026
Check in process was smooth. Comfortable bed. Enjoyed the close ocean view from the public patio. Convenient location.
Mathew F.
January 2026
Just as an FYI there were very few start up items left. No TP! We left TP, shower stuff and kitchen roll, hopefully for the next guests! The management agency was very responsive to our needs and helped with solutions quickly and fairly.The unit is cute and the bathroom nicely remodeled. Location is great and the complex amenities very well kept and cared for!
Faye B.
January 2026
This was a nice and quiet place to stay with my little family of 3. Very peaceful and beautiful. Location was great getting to and from places. There were beach towels, sand toys, chairs, umbrellas, even a wagon to use. The host even supplies the house with 2-3 days worth of coffee, laundry detergent, dish pods, and paper products.
Tiffany B.
January 2026
Wonderful views, fantastic property, and perfect location!
Chris D.
January 2026
My family like this condo!
This place is well stocked with almost everything you need when you travel with children. Kitchen, bathroom, laundry, bedroom, stuff for beach. Feels like home.
The owner put notes on the walls, and it is so easy for the stay. Owner is highly responsible, communication is smooth.
Parking is easy and the condo is on the first floor; you don't need to worry about steps when you have heavy luggage.
Suggestion: add some beach toys for small kid.
Thank you Jeanette and Michael!
Ivy
January 2026
The view was spectacular!
Ronda B.
January 2026
Another fantastic stay at this property, we've been back multiple times and always enjoy our time here. Location is absolutely amazing, next to the ocean. The unit is super spacious, clean and well stocked. The hosts - Jon and Suzanne are absolute pleasure to work with. We'll keep coming back!
Irina N.
January 2026
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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:
The condo was Copyright, very large, well equiped and really clean. We received competent and friendly assistance with all our questions.
Heiri B.
January 2026
The location was great! There were also lots of books and games for our younger kids to use. We really enjoyed our stay!
Lori W.
December 2025
The condo looked great, and appeared to have been professionally decorated. It was well-stocked with kitchen equipment, linens, and even beach chairs. It is on the ground floor, which is what we wanted. It was very quiet, and had that lovely view.
Diane W.
December 2025
This unit was so clean and tidy! Great starter package, had every possible utensil needed, plenty towels and washcloths, and everything needed for the beach. The lanai sprawled across the whole front of the unit and down the pool side with multiple accesses from unit. By far had one of the best views. Super comfy bed, but the fish on the bathroom wall freaked me out, put toilet paper over its eye. Pool could’ve had longer hours and been more child friendly, (no balls, noodles or floating loungers). Well worth the money for a perfect vacation!
Neil M.
December 2025
Great location, clear instructions, clean place!
Sheila H.
December 2025
The host is absolutely fantastic! Quick responses and does everything to make your stay comfortable and amazing. But nothing can beat the back lanai overlooking the grounds and straight to the ocean. Looked forward to every meal out there.
Elly Y.
December 2025
View from the balcony was awesome and the location was awesome.
Kati N.
December 2025
Well equipped and great views of the ocean wonderful wrap around deck. Needs some updated cushions for outside but otherwise a great place. There are alot of rules with the HOA and I would suggest the description be more specific in this area
karen w.
December 2025
It was unbelievably hot because no air or fans were on nor were there instructions of HOW to turn on the ac units but called the person on call (ALLIE) and she handled everything immediately with explanation,etc
karen w.
December 2025
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:
Loved our stay here and thought the condo was clean and had all the amenities! Would stay here again in a heart beat!
Angela M.
December 2025
Two bedrooms both had king beds. What a pleasant surprise! Minimal kitchen amenities. For example no salt or pepper, which I feel are inexpensive but common needs
linda n.
December 2025
Perfect stay! We loved this property and its beautiful view, pool/hot tub, chairs, umbrella, and KING size comfy bed. The host was very responsive and check in was easy. Right by the lively Kona strip and close to amazing beaches. Would definitely recommend!
Joseph P.
December 2025
Loved the pool and sunset view each evening.
Ronni G.
December 2025
Location is perfect. Oceanfront on Black Rocks.Not too close to city. Safe. Clean. Beautiful Gardens.Oceanfront Lounge Chairs & Common Area.Quiet. Pool area clean & beatiful, relaxing. Nice hottub. King Bed firm.
Jenny R.
December 2025
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The Best: Our stay was quite very relaxing. The condo is exactly as pictured and very comfortable in all ways. Location is perfect, beds comfy, unit was clean, ocean breezes were cooling with little need for AC. WiFi worked well, conference call with our IT to transfer data to a new laptop. The decor is unique and quite interesting. The sunsets and overall ambiance is spectacular. We did have need to contact the owners for a couple of quick questions and their response time was extremely prompt. We could have answered them ourselves had we checked cabinets, especially nice they took the time to point out locations of items. The owners take great care in the comfort and convenience of their guest.Minor issues: *Construction repairs are happening on one of the buildings at the edge of the property's oceanfront. The noise is considerable while at the pool/cabana and ocean seating area. * Although I believe the property does not allow animals, a local woman brought her dog to the seating area in the evening at sunset, well behaved just took up seating from other guests. *Very strict rules regarding telephone conversations, music, etc in common areas and on the lanai which we appreciate as noise does travel near the ocean. Only once did we experience another guest playing music loudly and making cell calls. Owners cannot be responsible for others who ignore the property rules, a maintenance person was present for the issues and said nothing so perhaps dogs are allowed.
Ashley G.
November 2025
Nice condo, close to everything and very comfortable. Great communication with the owner.
Fred M.
November 2025
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:
Nice accommodationsFull kitchen bedroom and bathroom Need instructions for electric stove and microwave
Stephen N.
November 2025
My husband and I enjoyed a fabulous week long stay at this cute condo! Everything was clean and very comfortable, from the spacious bedroom to the lanai overlooking the gardens and ocean. If you want to cook your own meals, the kitchen is equipped with a stove/oven, plenty of pots, pans and utensils, and all the standard spices. We really enjoyed the communal effort to keep noise to a minimum, allowing you to enjoy the sound of the ocean and wind in the palm trees from the lanai and pool area. Overall a fabulous location, well appointed condo and beautiful view. We would definitely stay here again!
Stephanie S.
November 2025
Really wonderful condo, have stayed at Kona Makai 5 times and this was my favorite so far
Ashley N.
November 2025
The oceanfront sunsets at this property were spectacular! It was easy to communicate with the host, they were very responsive and helpful. We appreciated all the amenities provided; including beach gear, and spices & condaments-it helpped a lot. The property is very well maintained. Mahalo for a wonderful stay in paradise!
Val K.
November 2025
Had a great 4 day stay here. The home is clean and well stocked. Really enjoyed the time spent on the Lanai and beautiful sunsets. The kitchen was well stocked with whatever we needed to cook breakfasts and make coffee. The walk from the home to downtown Kona is easy - about a mile to shops and restaurants. Hosts were responsive and check in process was easy. Parking and getting in and out was no problem. Definitely recommend having a car ti enjoy the island. Very happy with our stay.
Mike M.
November 2025
Pool, hot tub, grounds, and sunsets over the ocean were great. It was great to have the use of the beach towels, cooler, boogie boards etc. The only complaint would be the wifi was just terrible, we didn't come for the Internet but it was frustrating to even try and look up restaurants and stuff.
dave b.
November 2025
Overall the property was ok. The location is nice, parking was easy and the views were great. The pool was nice and it was nice relaxing by the ocean. However, the condo was not very clean. The walls, stove, and kitchen counters were all dirty and had some kind of residue. The beds were also very hard making it difficult to sleep.
Alaina V.
November 2025
Great pool!
Cathy F.
November 2025
Lovely ocean view from the lanai - even saw dolphins one morning. AC in bedroom was the bomb... one in the living room struggled to cool things down enough for us cool-climate Oregonians! It was nice to have laundry in the condo. Well appointed kitchen if you wanted to fix your own meals (we just made morning coffee and english muffins).
Susan B.
November 2025
It's a beautiful condo was alittle surprise there wasn't at least one or two coffee filters for my first day cup of coffee on lanai. The lint filter in dryer is broken looks like someone tried to fix it w/duct tape. I would love to have had black out curtains abit bright so early in the morning. I've stayed at this complex before, beautiful grounds, nice pool area and great place sunsets. Mahalo
Deborah S.
November 2025
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Good things about the condo: it’s spacious, the beds are comfy, it’s quiet, the pool is ok for a dip. The kitchen is well equipped and easy to work in. The wrap around lanai is spacious. It was clean except for the floor, which was gritty. Not so good things: we arrived at night and the condo was hard to find. The lockbox took repeated attempts to get the key. When we arrived the lanai door to the master bedroom was open, prompting us to examine every closet for intruders. We were without hot water for a day and a half. The Vacasa rep advised me to let the water run for a long time so it could “regenerate” (I did not take his advice). The next morning a different rep suggested looking at the fuses, and some were tripped. Fuses looked old. Worst for me was a pervasive odor of dryer vent with a fabric sheet (I’m allergic to perfumes) in the master bedroom. I could not tell where it was from. It was particularly bad at night. All in all, our stay was ok but it certainly was not a 5-star experience.
Terri A.
October 2025