Such a beautiful location! We loved our stay here. Would recommend to anyone visiting the Big Island. The house had everything we could have possibly needed. It was sad the have to leave. Thank you!
Mandy J.
July 2025
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
Unite was decorated nicely with wide view of ocean. Two bathrooms greatly appreciated. No elevator violates ADA rules, so yo must be healthy and strong to arrive at unit with several flights of stairs.Patio sun shades are not working, jets for hot tub not working, leather coaster in humid weather do not work.Bar chairs are not comfortable for bare feet, closet door guides are painful to bare feet (add tape to mark?)Would be nice to have a source of music. Please mark TV controllers by room bc they were in wrong place and we didn't know the problemPlease supply bug spray for indoors, a serrated knife, and more ice trays.We were celebrating our anniversary so champagne flutes would be nice.Received a 6 am text in response to a question three days before.No lock box with door key so we used the code for entry.
Gregory E.
July 2025
View off the balcony is all you need. Clean, walked to restaurants, parking was easy, pool and hot tub were great.
Erik W.
July 2025
Great views and quick walk to town! No car needed!
John H.
July 2025
This condo AND host Kathy were simply amazing!! The décor screams “welcome to Hawaii, sit back and relax”! Kitchen: everything you need!! I did appreciate the extra trash bags, dish soap and scrubbers. Note…I didn’t know this beforehand, but no plastic bags are used on the island. There was a box of bags on top of the dryer (I left the ones I bought). There was a spice rack and salt/pepper available which just added another convenience when preparing our own meals.Washer/Dryer: Soap/dryer sheets provided. Cabinet next to Washer: sunscreen/lotion/first aid kit/Kleenex offered. I didn’t need them, but it was appreciated.Bathroom: Shampoo/conditioner/body wash offered. There were a few rolls of toilet paper to start with, which was appreciated. “Living space” was more than enough for just the two of us. Super comfy couch. We typically ate our food at the dining table on the Lanai which was great! There were books/games/cards to use which was thoughtful.Lanai: The rocking chairs are wonderful! It was great being able to watch the local boogie boarders ride the waves and the early morning Yoga classes on the beach. There are chairs/umbrella/cooler/water noodles/snorkel gear. Renting snorkel gear was 125 wk for 2.If this host has another vacation property, I will rent from them without question!! Tip: Arrive, settle in, BEFORE going to the store to purchase items. Trust me, this will save you some time & money.
carol r.
July 2025
Great location
Jan J.
July 2025
We loved our stay. Will be back
Linda B.
July 2025
This condo was nicely appointed, and included CD mix’s that you could play on the stereo! The location was great, and you could walk to restaurants. We loved having the kitchen, and was able to cook multiple dinners, with the well supplied kitchen. The view was beautiful, with the sound of soothing ocean while we sat in the living room, or outside on the porch. The host Kenneth, was super responsive to any questions we had. My husband and I highly recommend this rental, and will be back again!
Barri H.
July 2025
Wonderful and relaxing place to stay. Definitely would want to come back!
Christine M.
July 2025
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo is one of the best we've stayed at in Hawaii. If you’re looking for a very comfortable condo with a spacious lanai right on the oceanfront, this is the place! The well-equipped kitchen was perfect for the days we wanted to stay in and cook, and the washer and dryer came in handy for keeping up with laundry during our trip. We truly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this condo to anyone visiting the area.
Jen P.
July 2025
Wonderful location, walking distance to everything in terms of food and bars. Condo was clean and had a comfortable vibe, great for a couple or single person. Situated a bit back from the ocean view, but you can hear it and it’s nice to sit on lanai and have snacks, and breakfasts. Bed is also pretty comfortable! Loved that there was tons of equipment for a fun day at the beach! Great place and would reccomend and/or stay again!
Allison G.
July 2025
This was our sevens stay here and we really appreciate the view and the location to town. The unit is clean and well stocked. We looked forward to returning all year and now we are sad we had to leave this place. LOVE IT!
Jason S.
July 2025
We appreciated the location, pool, beach-access, and condo. Everything was as described, and the location made access to the downtown Kona area easy and fun. We would readily stay again.
Joshua S.
July 2025
Beautiful unobstructed view of the ocean and fun to watch the boogie boarders from the lanai. Very clean and tidy. The owners were super. We were there for the 4th of July and had a fantastic spot to watch the fireworks on the lawn just below. Also conveniently close to Royal Kona Tennis Courts and town. A nice relaxing stay…thanks!
Cynthia G.
July 2025
This oceanfront, ground floor unit was spectacular. Absolutely gorgeous views off of the lanai, and a 2-3 min walk to restaurants, bars, in town. Outstanding pool facility, loved the entire property. Will definitely be back again. Unit was well equipped, everything in great condition, and the communication was great from start to finish. On-site parking. Can’t say enough good things.
Merv B.
July 2025
This was the perfect location for our family. Within walking distance of so many restaurants and shops, and also a small beach. The absolute best part was the view from the balcony which overlooked the waves crashing on the rocks below and the gorgeous ocean!! We spent every morning eating breakfast and enjoying the sound of the ocean. The condo was exactly as pictured and clean! The bedrooms do not have air conditioning but the living room unit is strong enough to cool them down. It was very hot and humid when we were there in June and we definitely were glad for the A/C! Sandy was very responsive to all questions and requests. Would definitely stay here again!
Karen W.
July 2025
We had a fantastic stay in this condo. So well equipped and clean. The owners supplied everything from sunblock to snorkeling gear. Quick walk into town. Free parking. Oh, and the view of the ocean was amazing! We hope to return!
Timothy F.
July 2025
The unit was lovely and had all the items we needed to relax at the unit and to go to the beach. The master bedroom was spacious. The 2nd bedroom has a queen and is a little tight but we only needed it to sleep since the living areas were so comfortable. The owner was quick to help when we had a question. It has a lovely view of the ocean and we watched surfers almost every day. It is very close to town and we were able to walk to meals and shops. It was a lovely place to stay and very nicely decorated.
Paul B.
July 2025
Condo has everything you need to have a relaxing stay. Enjoyed sitting on the balcony watching the waves.
Cindy P.
July 2025
Loved staying at this property. The view was amazing, the sound of the waves soothes you to sleep, enjoying coffee on the balcony every morning was just heavenly. We walked every night into town to get our steps in. Will definitely be returning. The host were wonderful with all communication.
Belinda W.
July 2025
We loved our stay here! The location was excellent and the view was exceptional. I’ve never seen a property so well-stocked with anything anyone could possibly need. Highly recommend!
Katherine T.
July 2025
This was the most awesome place we stayed in our many years of VRBO stays. The location is amazing. Right on the coast! We loved watching the boats, hearing the waves, and enjoying the ocean breezes. Had everything we needed and was very clean. We were able to walk to many places around Kona.
Mike W.
July 2025
As soon as you walk in the door the smell of mildew was overwhelming. The property manager, who said “all the places at Kona Reef smell old”, delivered odor absorbers but it did nothing to to help. The condo was otherwise fine and the bed comfortable. The elevator was down our entire stay and the outside areas tiles had multiple holes with wires showing underneath. The pool area and BBQ was nice but we were locked out for a day when the pool locks were changed. Location of property was good being close to town. Condo overlooks park next door, a combination of morning yoga and homeless encampments.
Brenda P.
July 2025
Ideal spot overlooking a small beach park. Property was exactly as photos advertised. Walking distance to restaurants and shopping, easy underground parking. Only problem was that we wanted to stay longer! We did not give ourselves enough time in Kona after starting our trip on the Hilo side of the island.
stefanie v.
July 2025
Lovely condo with amenities you need for a relaxing vacation. So happy with Wayne's customer service.
Naz B.
July 2025
This condo is wonderful close walking to town it’s a lovely place with wonderful amenities and decoration of home . Sit on balcony for wonderful view of the ocean . All things we needed to cook, go to the beach . Quiet neighborhood. I actually would love to live in this location !! Thank you for the wonderful home !
Susan H.
July 2025
More than what i expected for my dollar. Things I would use on a daily basis. It is also about location, couldn't have been any better, short walk to bars, shopping or just the beach. Love that the room had beach chairs, umbrella and towels. Made good use of them all week. They were good ones too. One thing to comment, kept getting warning about parking. It is not a smart idea to keep a placard in the vehicle stating where you are staying and tucked it away when we were out and about. Something i learned in my visits to many locations. It wiuld be smarted to give the license plate number to management. Speaking of management, we had to interface with the manager about a few alarms that went bad in the room during our stay. But we worked it out.
Anthony G.
June 2025
All the amenities needed for a great vacation and the view of the ocean from the patio is spectacular with the waves crashing and seeing a few wave riders showing their skills. Awesome sunsets to the right and plenty of birdwatching and activity, too from this location. Easy walk to the market.
Spencer H.
June 2025
We’ve stayed in a couple other ocean front units at Kona Reef, and this was the nicest of them. Nicely remodeled, and extremely well stocked with high quality items.It has an extra bathroom and larger unit compared to most of the one bedroom units. The outside area is a bit wider too, which gives room for a dining table plus two lounge chairs.The bed was a very good bed, better than other beds we’ve had in Kona Reef units. If there is any one improvement for the unit, a top tier bed would be the one thing I could ask for. Note that is definitely not a complaint; the unit itself is so good that is literally the only improvement I could even think of.Would definitely stay again.
Doug E.
June 2025
Super location, nice kitchen, comfy beds.
Lisa E.
June 2025
We were so pleased with this condo! The air conditioning was awesome to have. The view of the ocean just couldn’t be beat! Would highly recommend.
Nicole H.
June 2025
We stayed here at the end of June with 2 kids. The place is clean and in a really great location in Kailua-Kona. The owners are really responsive. We appreciate having the space with littles and the ocean view. The unit is located next to the pool so it can get loud or you are looking into other units. Not a huge issue as long as you're not looking for that extra bit of privacy. It is clearly stated there is no AC, and there are a couple of extra fans but some days were rough with the heat and humidity. Even with the windows open, the furniture felt damp at times. Again, not a huge issue but if you're traveling with kids who are still napping or go to bed early, just something to consider.The unit is easy access to a small beach, ocean front stroll in the grass, parking is convenient, ands you can walk to the little downtown area.
amie h.
June 2025
The condo is perfect and somehow stocked with everything you might need.
GOGI g.
June 2025
Great olace to stay. Easy to walk to downtown fiid and shops. Beach right next door Clean, confortable rental. Would come back!!
Kathleen M K.
June 2025
We loved our stay and the location was amazing. Sitting right on the ocean, the views and sounds were amazing. We witnessed the most glorious sunsets, and walked to town a couple times. The air conditioner and ceiling fans kept us comfortable and desk area was key for my husband being able to work as needed. The elevators were broken (which is no reflection on the owners of the unit) but it did make lugging our heavy luggage a task since it's on the 3rd floor. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would stay there again.
Cheryl R.
June 2025
The place was lovely and was very well equipped. Very comfortable and in a great location. Quiet as we like it.
helaine c.
June 2025
Very nice and extremely impressed with the view
Mark E L.
June 2025
The unit we stayed in was very very nice. The view was spectacular, kitchen was well stocked with most things we needed. It is close to downtown, shopping and restaurants, yet far enough away from most of the nighttime noise associated with the main tourist areas. The property had a few areas that could use some updating, but the pool area was very well maintained and pleasant to spend time in. Would like to see a bit more daily maintenance in the lawn area, people left trash there that no one picked up for days. I would highly recommend this unit for a good family location.
Quinn H.
June 2025
This unit is sublimely located. The view is everything one wants when planning a HI trip. Pool in complex is nice, with an adjacent hot tub and grill area. It is located a mile or so out of downtown Kona, so near to but not stuck in the middle of things. It is nice to have full kitchen and bathroom is decent. A couple or parents with 1-2 kids would have a fabulous time using this as a home base for exploring the big island.Some of my favorite memories of my whole trip at sitting on the lanai in the morning watching boats,outriggers, swimmers, etc go by in the distance. One day I even saw a a group of dolphins. Sunsets are magical too.
Jennifer L.
June 2025
Great location! Close to beach and shopping.
Emily L.
June 2025
We’ve had the pleasure of staying in this condo twice and absolutely loved it both times! The view is simply breathtaking, and there’s nothing better than relaxing on the lanai while watching the stunning sunsets. The condo is comfortable, well-maintained, and fully stocked with everything we need. We can’t wait to come back again!
Elizabeth H.
June 2025
This was a great location with easy walks to restaurants and the nearby beach (good for sun and snorkeling). Clean, enough amenities, not over the top but really solid. 10/10 would come back to this condo!
Benjamin H.
June 2025
Well spent a lot of time in the room. We both caught really bad colds. Still did some things. If we ever come back we’re renting this condo again. Thank you for letting us use your place.
dave p.
June 2025
We loved our stay in this unit. The ocean view is spectacular and we enjoyed watching dolphins from the lanai!Unit has all the amenities you’d need to feel at home. The location of Kona Reef is also great and we loved our morning walks to Kailua pier. Centrally located near great snorkeling, shopping and fining - what’s not to love! We’ll be back!!
Sachin G.
June 2025
This is a good stay near the center of Kailua. The condo is spacious and has a great view of the ocean (and surfers!). Everything was clean and well-organized. Check-in was good, parking is easy, overall a great home base.
Steven F.
June 2025
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This unit was really just perfect for our week stay in Kona. It was clean, comfortable and had almost everything we needed for a wonderful stay. The unit had all of the beach gear and most of the cooking utensils we had hoped for. There were plenty of towels for the week and also a washer and dryer as well as detergent to launder our clothing. The view and the patio was the best part of our stay. We would definitely return to this unit on our next stay in Kona. Just a few small housekeeping tips for the owner: the bed is just ok. The foam topper helps rather then a hard bed but a new mattress would be ideal. The tub/ shower stopper was broken so i had to buy a stopper to take baths..also the shower inside curtain had mold. It was just a minor inconvenience. Also just recommend adding oven mits, spoon rest and a hot plate for cooking. The fan in the living room needs to be tightened up as it wobbled and looked like it could become a problem. Just small suggestions to make the unit more comfortable but again it was a great stay and lovely unit and we would definitely choose this unit over others we have stayed in at the Kona Reef resort.
Rick R.
June 2025
Very clean place, pictures on line were accurate. I’d go back tomorrow if I could Jim is an excellent host. Views can not possibly be beat at any rated place.
Richard A.
June 2025
The Seashore Oasis is absolutely a wonderful place to stay! The lanai was, of course, our favorite place to gather for coffee in the morning. We loved the sound of the waves crashing on the shoreline and rocks so close to this place. In addition, the location was easy for walking into town. All in all, an amazing stay!
Cathy N.
June 2025
Very unique place. Very good location. The unit is a bit deconditioned.The outdoor grill area is very clean and with multiple gas grills. Overall, the unit is nice for the rental price.
Robert M.
June 2025
Excellent location. Perfect place for our first family vacation with our adult children. Loved that they could walk into town. The lanai had the best view of the Big Island Sunset. The kitchen had everything necessary to cook a nice dinner in. Had everything you could possibly need for your stay.
Anne A.
June 2025