Loved the lanai! Made it my home. I worked out on the lanai, had meals there and read there. The views were amazing.
Sharon D.
April 2026
We had a wonderful three-week stay at this Kailua Kona condo and would happily return. The unit has been nicely renovated and the kitchen was easily the best equipped and most thoughtfully organized of any VRBO we’ve rented over the years. We also appreciated how well stocked the condo was with everyday essentials like laundry and dishwasher supplies.The balcony was our favorite spot to relax and we loved watching surfers and also watching local residents marking the end of each day by blowing conch shell. The location is ideal, just a short walk from historic Kailua Village, making it easy to enjoy shops, dining, and the waterfront.One small consideration: as with many properties along Ali’i Drive, there can be some traffic noise at night. That said, it didn’t detract from what was otherwise a lovely and very comfortable stay.
Donna H.
April 2026
Very clean. View is the best. Enjoyed our stay.
Kimberly O.
April 2026
Easy. Great location. Easy parking. Not fancy but exactly as advertised. Bring shampoo and body wash and beach towels. Easy walk to dining spots. Nice balcony view of the ocean and pool. Has ac.
Kerry K.
April 2026
Stephanie was a responsive and fun host. She gave us great recommendations. The location of the condo and spectacular views made our trip. We’d foresure come back and recommend our friends to stay at Stephanie’s condo.
Brian W.
April 2026
This is our fourth time of booking this particular room. It is the best for a family. We love the convenience of the bottom story with the large patio space. We actually pick our dates around the availability of this condo.
Christie M.
April 2026
We have stayed at Kona Reef many times, this is by far one of the best views! The room is clean and updated. Would definitely book this room again!
Christie M.
April 2026
We had the absolute best time at this condo at the Kona Reef. We were in town for our dear friends’ wedding and couldn’t have asked for a better unit. The furniture and decor were awesome. Our hosts could not have been more accommodating, you could not ask for better views and the pool and spa area are perfect. We will definitely be back.
Brooke S.
April 2026
Excellent location beside a small beach. The unit had some snorkeling equipment that we used and bought another set that we left there for our future visit! The unit is slightly dated but the location and the view are amazing. 5 min walk to great restaurants. Pool and hot tub very convenient after spending day at the beach. Free parking for a rental car. We arrived earlier than check-in time and were able to get the unit. Thank you!
Carole F.
April 2026
The lanai offered a very pleasant end of day area to rest, have a drink, and plan the next day. It had a great view of the small public beach area and ocean, with visitors enjoying the breaks in the nearby reef and such - all quiet and gone by early evening. The house had a well stocked kitchen and large refrigerator, but we found ourselves typically taking the very short walk "downtown" for a coffee and acai bowl or muffin, then back to the resort to continue exploring the island even though this is our 5th visit to the Big Island. And a short walk downtown for dinner, etc. During our stay the Artemis II mission was in progress but we had some difficulties with the TV in the family room. We travel a lot so I can usually overcome difficulties with TV but this stumped me. With Marni's help with some info, I called the TV provider (Spectrum) and they quickly reset the box and all was well. However over the next couple days it degraded again, but with the nice weather we were out enjoying Hawaii anyway. Overall, wonderful lodging, responsive host (Marni), and very enjoyable stay.
Dave W.
April 2026
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The worst unit I have ever stayed in. The pictures are very misleading. Broken cabinets, rusted out closets and broken tiles. Starting with the bathroom, the shower is an old musty shower with broken caulking, dirty tile floors and walls. Very out dated and in need of a complete overhaul. The vanity has a tennis ball size hole in it! Moving into the bedroom. The closet, you are greeted by a closet that’s completely covered in rust! Omg I didn’t even use it. And the overhead AC unit was also covered in rust right at the air exhaust. What a sight ! I swear laying on that bed and looking up at this was disturbing. The kitchen was usable but also dirty , the walls and ceiling are covered in black spots. Also the unit is advertised as sleeping 4 people with 2 sleeping on the retractable couch in the living room. That bed is unusable. The middle of the bed just falls in on you. No support In the middle. So that’s misleading. I’m an adult 5’11 and bed could not hold me up. Also the couch needs a cleaning, dirty. We didn’t even sit on it, it was that dirty. On the balcony the tiles are sticking up so I was stabbing my toe when going out on the balcony. The balcony furniture also needed to be cleaned so we avoided using the balcony furniture. Overall the unit is a disaster. Would not recommend to anyone. Please be careful Only good thing I would say was the view and location of the unit. Parking was good too. Checking in and out was easy.
Aleksandr S.
April 2026
Excellent communication and accommodation with Host. Beautiful condo. Would high recommend it. Very clean.
Lydia M.
April 2026
Kitchen was fully equipped. And parking was easily accessible.
Joseph p.
April 2026
Great property and location. We would happily stay here again.The lanai was slightly larger than it appears in the photos . The nightly salute to the sunset by four residents blowing on conch shells in each of the compass points was charming. We took full advantage of the pool and hot tub. The property was quiet and mostly Boomers. My 13 year old grandson had hoped to connect with other teens - none were there our week. We loved walking into the Harbor area to dine or bring take out back to the unit.
Liz Y.
April 2026
Everything was great The screen door a little rough to open close but all good Great shower :)
Jill N.
April 2026
The parking was great and secure. The air conditioning worked well but we did not need it. The hot water, in the shower, was not abundant, but enough. The main issue we had was the lack of toilet paper and paper towels. I contacted the manager and he told me that only a startup supply was available. I did not read that in the agreement, but that was my fault. We have not had that issue in any other condo. Location was great, close to the ocean.
mariann r.
April 2026
The ocean view is just like the picture. Not pictured is the sound of the waves and the amazing ocean air.
Kevin G.
April 2026
Carpets need cleaning or replace.Comfortable over all. Nice complex, good view.
Orion S.
April 2026
I loved my stay at this condo! Regina and Scott were in great communication throughout the entire process making the trip very smooth. This spot is beautiful with the crashing waves right there, and I loved watching the boogie boarders each day! I was there for Spring Break and wasn't sure how busy it would be and was pleasantly surprised at how mellow and tucked away it was while still being minutes from all the action. I will definitely return to this spot again!
Wendy S.
April 2026
Laundry was great
Virginia M.
April 2026
The room was clean, we had a shower, no tub, but the pool and hot tub were nice. The other visitors were also great and enjoyable to chat with.Great views, nice location and the host was quick to respond and recommend activities.
Erika S.
April 2026
This was a great place. Listening to ocean waves. AC was nice to have in the afternoons.
Christie S.
April 2026
We love D-7 it was amazing n delightful stay! Comfortable king bed, tasteful decor, AC threw out, amazing views!!! Everything you need n then some. Owners are kind and helpful! It was hard to leave.
Tammy M.
April 2026
AC unit did not work as well as one of the TV's
Dan C.
April 2026
Great place to stay with parking. Easy walk to shopping and restaurants. Location was great for driving to sites in any direction. Kitchen had plenty of dishes and cookware for you to enjoy your stay. Pool area was neat and clean with plenty of loungers. If there is any criticism it would be in the near future to invest in a new mattress.
Marianne G.
April 2026
We just wrapped up a 7-night stay and honestly didn't want to leave. The ocean view from the lanai is 10/10—we caught a spectacular sunset every night when it wasn't raining.The location is super convenient; we loved being able to just walk over to the shops and restaurants nearby. Plus, if you're into snorkeling, there’s an awesome beach just a few miles down the road.A huge thanks to our host (Shannon)! She was so kind and made everything easy, from the quick check-in info to some great local recommendations. If you're looking for a chill spot with amazing views, this is it.
Sukjun K.
April 2026
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There were many pro’s with this rental unit: it is walkable to Kona-Kailua Town, has great ocean views, a nice balcony, plenty of beach chairs, easy parking, and the overall condo property including pool, hot tub, and barbeque grills are clean and up-to-date. Biggest con was that the inside of the condo unit, especially the kitchen area, was pretty dirty. For example, there was burned food on the bottom of the oven, mold/gunk in the dishwasher, coffee pot was dirty and flashing “clean,” and can opener was so dirty/rusted we didn’t dare use it. We mentioned this to the property managers and they confirmed the unit was due for a deep clean, but they didn’t offer to send a cleaner in during our 8 night stay to clean some of the dirtiest areas. And when we asked for a few extra dishwasher pods, trashbags (only a few were left for us), the property manager said they only provide a starter kit but would ask the cleaners to drop the items off “at their discretion.” The items never arrived. The other con is that while we rented the unit through VRBO, a property management company named Casago Kona actually coordinates the rental. I had to reach out to figure out how to make my second payment and communication is a bit slow.
Bonnie O.
April 2026
Beautiful ocean view, quiet, good location. A bit dated and small but overall a great place to stay!
Sigi H.
April 2026
Comfortable condo in amazing location. We enjoyed breakfasts and sunsets from the lanai (and view is great even from the LR sofa). Would stay again!
Wendy
April 2026
Great location, beautiful view, good amenities. There were beach towels and chairs, snorkel gear, and kitchen was well stocked. The VRBO itself could use some updating and I think a check out time of 11am (instead of 10) would be a better option for families to enjoy and not feel rushed morning of check-out.
Naomi P.
March 2026
Looks exactly like the pictures, which is to say beautiful. We spent a ton of time just relaxing on the balcony which is oceanfront and shaded most of the day. Highly recommended!
Todd V.
March 2026
Parking was convenient, easy access to Main Street, the linens had holes , towels were well worn, bath in need of an upgrade, great view of pool and ocean. Living room furniture also well worn, outdoor furniture needs replacing. Had to have a new dryer installed during our stay. Left 2 days early because of some of these issues
Robert D.
March 2026
Excellent location to walk to the shops and restaurants. Management team was very responsive and the view of the ocean was magnificent.
Andrea S.
March 2026
The property was great about over communicating and responding quickly. The condo was clean and had extra amenities that made it feel more welcoming like beach chairs, snorkel gear, some cooking seasonings, coffee, ice cube trays, small lunch cooler, etc. The view was amazing!
Marci J.
March 2026
Great stay, great location and great condo. Unobstructed water view with crashing waves, amazing. Within walking distance of beaches, bars, restaurants and great shopping. The condo had all the things to make our stay extra special. Thank you!!
Karen V.
March 2026
Everything you would need is there. Very helpful that there were lots of beach stuff: snorkel gear, bogie boards, etc.
Rema C.
March 2026
Everything about this condo was exceptional! Kitchen was incredibly well stocked, the availability of beach items was great, and we loved being able to easily walk into town. Even though the weather was tough several days of our stay because of a storm, we were still able to enjoy the lanai and watch the surf.
Amber M.
March 2026
We really enjoyed staying at this property. It was spacious and they have gone to a good deal of trouble to make sure they have everything anyone might need. As shown in the pictures, the view is simply wonderful. It is in a place that people walk by and come to the public shoreline but it’s not very intrusive and we got used to sharing our space. The location is very convenient for going to local restaurants.I would definitely stay here again.
Debi L.
March 2026
Our host was very accommodating in finding a recliner for us and a new mattress
Dave D.
March 2026
A wonderful place to stay. The hosts were very kind and very responsive to our needs. The condo is comfortable and well supplied. But best of all is the ocean right outside our lanai!
Robert and Susan W.
March 2026
Communication was great start to finish. Unit well provisioned. Second TV a plus. Highlite was surfers all day and crashing surf. Free parking was easy. Highly recommend this location and unit.
Chris J.
March 2026
I hope to stay in this unit again; it was the perfect spot for us. We greatly enjoyed our stay.
Patricia B.
March 2026
This property location is excellent as it’s a short walk to Kona restaurants and shops and a small beach adjacent to property. Of course the view is incredible with gorgeous sunset views. We found the beds comfortable and AC handled the humid weather while we were there. The stairs were only 2 flights and not steep so worked for us. As mentioned in other reviews the track lighting in primary bedroom does not work and carpets need cleaned/replaced.
Sandra G.
March 2026
Parking close to door very clean and well stocked with all essential itemsclose to all downtown activities and the best view I would do this rental again and again!
A S.
March 2026
Need a new bed and updated details like new curtains and towels and wash cloths. Also, I was nervous about the breakable picture in the bathroom.
Betsy K.
March 2026
Fabulous location looking directly at the ocean, and steps from the beach. The unit was well appointed in a pleasant traditional Hawaiian style. All questions were answered promptly by the host. Check in/out instructions were clear and easy. I’d happily stay here again!
Hester W.
March 2026
Clean unit with good location in the complex. Needs some updating in the kitchen and a larger television but has an. updated bathroom and an overall good unit to provide a nice vacation.
Martin V.
March 2026
Beautiful condo with ocean views. The view of the sunset every night was spectacular. Owner was very accommodating and responsive to anything we needed.
Kathy H.
March 2026
Location, location, location. We loved being able to walk to almost everything we wanted to do ... exercise, go to church, enjoy good restaurants, glass bottom boat, beautiful sunsets.
Carole B.
March 2026
We really enjoyed staying in C 31 at Kona reef. Unit was clean and stocked with everything we could ever need. Awesome view from the Lani
Todd E.
March 2026