Very nice place! Works well with 3 separate groups or families. Every floor has individual kitchens and dining except for the bottom has a kitchenette. Right on the water where you can watch the waves.

Our group of five couples had an incredible week at this home on Holualoa Bay. The location is truly the star of the show—the sound of the ocean is so present it almost drowned out our laughter! We spent nearly every day on the lanai watching the surfers at Lyman’s, which was a highlight for everyone. Several of us even snorkeled right in the bay behind the house.The house itself is a bit dated and the furniture is well-used (we found it wasn’t the most comfortable for long lounging), but the access to the water makes up for it. We also appreciated the 'beach kit' of coolers, chairs, and umbrellas probably left by previous guests—they served us well!Logistical Note: Accessing the 3rd floor requires using the elevator to maintain privacy for the master suite on that level. It’s a great solution, but the elevator is a little noisy, so it might wake up anyone sleeping on the ground floor room. As an early riser, I didn't mind, but late sleepers should take note. For a large group that wants an authentic, front-row Kona ocean experience, this is the spot!

What a fabulous place to spend our vacation! It couldn't have been nicer - thank you

HOSTS- the hosts were amazing. Communication was fantastic and they responded quickly! FURNITURE- The furniture is old and worn out. The dining room chairs are not comfortable as the padding is completely gone. That’s just one example. I will say that the beds were comfortable and have likely been replaced in recent time. It’s mostly the living room seating furniture and the patio table that are the issue. CLEANLINESS- The cleanliness on the surface was fine but deep cleaning would be appreciated. The corners, the drapery, etc., the property could definitely use the new drapery and generally just be deep cleaned between bookings we have noticed many other Hawaiian properties with the same issue so maybe this is just par for the course AC- the AC worked very well and kept the units cool. The issue with the AC was the fact that they are old and emit an odour of bacteria. That same smell you might get from a washcloth in your sink. That’s been there too long I’m not saying they have bacteria in them, but that’s the odour that you can smell from them. They should probably be replaced. LOCATION- the location is superb. You will not find a better spot in Kona BBQ - the barbeque was excellent with two full tanks of propane. The built in hibachi grill was a treat and loved it. If this VRBO was renovated with new furnishings and AC we would certainly stay again. In its current condition, we would not book again.