Great communication with this host. Very easy check-in process with a keyless entry - this was good for us as we arrived at 10 at night. Super location within an easy walk to the Magic Sands Beach and just a little south of downtown Kona which is nice to get away from the crowds. The lanai faces a pretty area of vegetation with lots of birds and a you can see a small sliver of ocean, which was a bonus as we weren't expecting any ocean view. Lots of beach gear on the lanai, thick beach towels in the condo, even some sunscreen available. They have ice bricks in the freezer and a water filter pitcher in the fridge. Everything was spotless and clean and in excellent condition. The beds were super comfortable with lots of pillows, plenty of towels in the bathrooms, and a brand new washer & dryer. This property is very well cared for and loved - and it shows. We appreciated all the little touches and extras - of the 7 properties we stayed at during our trip, this one was our favorite. :-) I have absolutely nothing negative to say!
Wendy Z.
January 2026
Everything was great! The directions to the condo, inside the complex weren't completely clear, but after about 5 minutes of driving, we found our parking space and our condo. Our host was easily reached for questions and was informative and friendly. The condo is in a perfect location: close to beaces and many restaurants. The condo was perfectly stocked, clean and comfy. We loved the balcony which we used every morning for breakfast and every evening to relax. The view: one way was the ocean and the other direction were the mountains. We didn't use the beautiful pool or BBQ area, but both were great clean spaces.We were traveling with 4 adults and we used the provided boogie boards, snorkling gear, noodles and beach mats. It was a great 4 night stay!
Letitia C.
January 2026
Great amenities and location!
Chelsea H.
January 2026
Very nice apartment, quality furnitures and abundant supplies. Very close to the beach front.
M L.
January 2026
Great views from the top floor space! 10 min walk to magic sands beach the pool looked nice but we didn’t try it out (too chilly for us in January). Only complaint was that the afternoon sun made it HOT in the evenings with no shades in the massive windows. Word of caution, the room walls don’t go to the ceiling so it can be loud, and at night any light on will keep the whole place lit up. Overall it was a great place to spend a few days on the Kona side.
Michael M.
January 2026
We had a great stay. The place was nice and clean with everything our family needed. It is close to the beach and in a very convenient location. We would not hesitate staying here again!
Brent M.
January 2026
This house is fun and in a great location with a local islander vibe. Fantastic view from the third story lanai and beautiful cooling ocean breezes whisping through this uniquely designed cutie ( of course when you open the wall of doors). We lacked for nothing onsite. Everthing was easy and in good shape. We particularly appreciated that usable, unopened food could be left for the local food bank. Nice touch! Communication was also lightning fast. Aloha!
Donna H.
January 2026
A fantastic apartment with everything needed for a great stay. The furniture was all comfortable, the balcony overlooks the attractive pool/bbq area, the kitchen is comprehensively fitted out with quality equipment. The condo is directly across the road from a cultural site and a stunning swimming beach with great waves. We have loved this stay!
Joanne H.
January 2026
The place is very well organized with dishes and everything you need. The location is great and the view from the balcony is breathtaking! A couple of things to note are that there's no AC in the unit and the fans are just not enough, the mattresses are sinking, and the walls don't get all the way to the ceiling which means that every time someone turns on the light somewhere, even in the hallway outside your unit, you have light where you sleep. The bathroom main door didn't have a lock. We also found unusual the owner's request to strip the linen and start a load of washing machine as part of the checkout procedure, especially in light of the cleaning fees which were already included in the price. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Offer S.
January 2026
Perfect location across from Magic Sands Beach. Condo very clean, modern, and exactly as pictured. Would come back in a heartbeat!
Samantha K.
January 2026
The location is fabulous, the unit is comfortable, host was responsive. Would have been a 5-star experience if there weren’t the minor annoyances with broken items in the unit (coffee maker, dryer, beach items, etc). I’d rate this an 4.8 and a little upgrading of those little things would go a long way. The unit was otherwise well-equipped, clean, close to town, and being right there at the beach was amazing! Soaked in the hot tub every evening, snorkeled at the beach, and we were visited by a flock of parrots every morning. Overall an enjoyable stay and a great find.
carrie s.
January 2026
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:
The VRBO was exactly as described. Great location near magic sands beach and great restaurants nearby. The place was clean and well stocked with towels, blankets, kitchen supplies, fans, beach accessories and anything else you would need. Beds were comfortable and clean. The building management company was quick to respond to any questions we may have had. Would stay again.
Heather E.
January 2026
Comfortable little spot with a beach across the street from a beach. Great communication by the host!
Brent P.
January 2026
Nice clean spot with good walking access to Magic Sands beach. Well-stocked kitchen and VERY well-stocked beach items such as chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, snorkel gear, and more.
Brent U.
December 2025
Perfectly clean, well equipped, lovely, and comfortable!! Highly recommend!!
Jennifer B.
December 2025
Great communication and location. We especially enjoyed the outdoor kitchen by the pool for family dinners and all of the beach gear was great. Thank you!
Lisa I.
December 2025
This rental was amazing - fantastic access to the beach, a nice pool and barbeque area, and a well equipped condo with an awesome lanai with pool and beach views. Everything was in great working order and clean in the apartment. Having a Chromecast and Google speaker was a great touch! There were lots of great condition beach items that we enjoyed (boogie boards, beach chairs, etc). The location was also great, with quick access to town and great snorkeling. A perfect stay for a family with tweens.
Emily D.
December 2025
Host, Josh, very responsive and helpful! Amenities provided exceeded all expectations! We didn’t cook during our stay but kitchen well equipped if we had wanted to!The view of ocean and mountains from huge lanai and even from front door are breathtaking!
Lynne D.
December 2025
Joanne responded so promptly to all my questions, her instructions were so clear, they had such great information about things to do, and the place was amazing. All the little extras like the beach chairs and boggie boards and snorkeling gear along with the great location of the condo made our trip easy!
Debbie H.
December 2025
Great location, awesome sunrise and morning sun on the deck, host was responsive and gave good instructions, appreciated that there were lots of extras to use (cooler bags, beach/water gear). Beds were super comfy - my only wish would be a bigger bed in the master. Would definitely book again :)
Regina R.
December 2025
Very nice condo, location is excellent. Would stay again.
Ben S.
December 2025
The communication with host/rental group was excellent and the condo was perfect for our family. The view from the deck was spectacular and the pool amenities were great. We would definitely come back and stay again :)
BK W.
December 2025
We’ve stayed in White Sands Village a number of times and this was our favourite unit! Close to the beach, great view and all of the amenities were in good condition. Best of all, though, was that the kitchen was stocked with the essentials - spices, condiments, etc. So often there’s nothing and we have to throw out half used ingredients.
December 2025
Great location with all amenities as described. Mild confusion with initial check in but otherwise great place to stay on the Big Island!
Jens
December 2025
Host was very communicative and welcoming.
Cynthia R.
December 2025
Great place for our family of 4. Awesome view of the ocean and central location to a lot of things we wanted to do... we mostly just sleep there but having a house instead of just a hotel room made it feel like home.
glenn p.
December 2025
very well appointed property great views
Thomas H.
December 2025
We always stay at Vrbo‘s because we love the kitchen. This was probably my favorite Vrbo ever. It was stocked with everything you can imagine perfectly with lots of extra stuff on standby. We will definitely be staying here again.
James B.
December 2025
This unit is amazing. Very clean and everything you need is available in the unit. The view was great but most of all the location. Right across the street from magic sands beach. The sun sets were some of the best we have seen in our lifetimes. Host was great. We will be back to this location again.
James G.
November 2025
Amazing 360 views. The location couldnt be much better with Magic Sands Beach 100ft from the property. The air conditioning worked great! We loved watching the sunrise over the mountains from our deck! Super close to downtown and all the restaraunts! I highly recommend Shaka Tacos! Host was aweosome and checked in on us!
Brent M.
November 2025
Good location on Ali'i drive. Host helpful and quickly available on any questions. Great to have A/C and laundry in unit. Beach stuff appreciated. Nice quality of furniture and finishings inside and out.
Gregg S.
November 2025
Nice place and great location!
Ray C.
November 2025
Welcoming host. Walking distance to magic (white) sands beach. Host was responsive, access to the space was very easy. We would definitely stay here again! Couple with 10 year old celebrating son’s birthday. He loved the recliner chair, the boogie boards, the game of LIFE, and his own room with the different color lights.
Magaly B.
November 2025
This was a wonderful location! Magic sands beach was closer than I expected, I could see the ocean from the kitchen and we could hear the surf. The condo was comfortable and clean and was well stocked with anything and everything. We would stay here again in a heartbeat and we hope to be back someday!
Heather F.
November 2025
The apartment had everything we needed for a perfect vacation stay. I stayed with my mom, dad, and my two kids, and it was ideal for our extended family. The owners are incredibly caring—they provided all the essential hygiene items, clean and new bed linens, and even beach supplies. We truly felt at home. Thank you so much for everything. I highly recommend this apartment for families with children.
Olha M.
November 2025
The location was #1! Perfect views and overall wonderful stay! Our host was easy to get a hold of and VERY accommodating.
denise t.
November 2025
My wife, adult son and I really enjoyed this rental. As described in the VRBO description, it is conveniently located across the street from a very nice beach with a lifeguard, bathrooms and outdoor showers as well as a nice restaurant that has a great sunset view. Beach chairs, umbrellas, snorkel gear, boogie boards were included. We found the list of amenities as described in the VRBO description to be accurate. The unit was clean, nicely furnished, and the views from the huge wrap-around porch were great, both day and night. The grounds are nicely landscaped and very well maintained. Joshua the host was very responsive and helpful when I had a couple of questions. I would definitely recommend this rental to others.
Dave S.
November 2025
Great location! Beautiful condo with a nice view from balcony! Fully equipped amenities and very clean upon arrival. If we had questions or assistance Doug responded and answered or fixed anything we needed! We will definitely be back again and stay in this condo!
Ashly Y.
November 2025
Wonderful stay at a convenient location
Cari D.
October 2025
Amazing view on the ocean from the balcony and a great restaurant on the other side of the street. Close to grocerie stores and other shops. The appartement was very well equipped. AC and fans were working well. Beds were very comfortable. Overall our stay was very enjoyable.
Ella v.
October 2025
The condo was perfect for our visit to Kona! Easy walking distance to restaurants, shops and across the street from the beach!! It had everything we needed for our stay. Can’t wait to come back.
Jan C.
October 2025
AWESOME
Donna H.
October 2025
We would stay here again! The property was clean, exactly as described, and perfect location and amenities for a family! The host had very detailed information and was very responsive to messages not only about the property, but also the island! Loved the full kitchen, laundry, and extras for the beach! 100% recommend!!!
Amy O.
October 2025
We had a great stay. Great location to the Magic Sands beach and kids also had fun playing in the pool. Short drive to grocery store, lots of good food options close by. Josh communicated quickly and was also flexible.
Becca L.
October 2025
We had a great stay at Treva and Gary's place for the Ironman race! The location is incredible, you can literally walk right across Ali'i to one of the most popular beaches in Kona. My husband and I stayed with our 13 and 8 year old daughters, who thoroughly enjoyed the pool and hot tub. The condo complex is very well maintained; the pool and hot tub were sparkling clean (and we would see someone cleaning every morning because the unit overlooks the pool). The unit itself is a bit dated, but it was very clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We loved having a washer/dryer to cut down on packing. We enjoyed many meals out on the large lanai! We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Sarah C.
October 2025
This place has it all!!! We loved walking right across the street to the beach. Our kids loved boogie boarding and the sunsets were phenomenal. It was so nice to have literally everything you need in the condo: washer dryer, full kitchen, beach towels, beach chairs, etc. The pool was lovely also. We would definitely stay here again!
Katherine E.
October 2025
Exactly as described! We were a family of 5 (myself, husband, 11yo, 9yo, and my mom). Well equipped with everything you need for a beach vacation including umbrella, chairs, boogie boards, coolers, and snorkel equipment. Ideal location across the street from Magic Sands beach was amazing. Communication with host was top notch and responses were quick. Will definitely stay here again!
Jennifer H.
October 2025
Beautiful condo, great location. My family and I had a great stay here. It was clean and a beautiful place to stay with plenty for everyone to do. Only complaint is the stairs, there is an elevator but you still have to use some stairs to get to the unit.
Christy N.
October 2025
Perfect location! Across the street from Magic Sands Beach which we all loved! Having a really nice new full size washer/dryer in unit was awesome!
Barry and Jana A.
October 2025
This place is perfect! It’s just as described. The beach is literally across the street which made it so convenient.The condo has all the amenities you would need for the beach like beach chairs, pool noodles, etc. The kitchen has all your amenities including pots and pans, plenty of silverware, dish soap for washing dishes as well as dishwasher soap for the dishwasher. There are 2 bathrooms. One with a tub/shower and the other with walk-in shower. The laundry machine and dryer is in the master bathroom. The beds are comfortable. The wrap around Lanai is nice place to relax in the morning and evening. We did not have any issues but the host did let us know that the property management were going to do routine maintenance. I would definitely stay here again.
Ann H.
October 2025