Great place. Awesome island

Loved the view from the back porch.

The location is good with beautiful views of the sunset. Unfortunately, there is no air conditioning. I wish that had been stated in the listing because it was very hot and humid. There were also quite a few dead roaches and worms and a few live roaches we disposed of. Also, there were no beach chairs or snorkel gear as stated in the listing. We couldn't take the heat. We ended up staying only 2 nights and completed our vacation at the Outrigger resort right next door.

Easy

Bugs! There was a huge issue with bugs in this condo. The first night a cockroach crawled out from under the pillow onto my arm. The pest control was scheduled to come the following day but did not help. Lots of flying cockroaches and gnats, the entire week of our stay! We have stayed in Hawaii many times and have never experienced this kind of discomfort. The owner was apologetic and sent a $100 gift card as a credit for our uncomfortable stay. While this was nice, I much rather would have had an accurate description of the condo before. This was the absolute worst part of our Hawaiian vacation.

I’m sorry to leave a review like this but we did not feel at home. The condo itself was great inside. Well stocked, comfortable, nice mattresses, furnishing, washer/dryer, and layout. We enjoyed our gecko friend too and he enjoyed a slice of papaya on the window sill. That’s about where the good ended. This condo is directly next to the property manager, who actually seemed to be the nicest person we came across on the property. But it would have been nice to know before paying. It would have also been good to know that jumping in the pool and using floaties of any kind, including kickboards, are absolutely prohibited. You will be immediately reprimanded by an old resident, probably a board member, and threatened to be kicked out. And we are good people. My kids are rule followers and good swimmers but are ages 4 and 6 and have only ever known to jump in a pool so they forgot a couple times whilst in the midst of having fun. I overheard others complaining about the enforcement of the strict rule too. I purposely booked this condo because it was on the ground floor and gave my kids the opportunity to run around the grass and be free and enjoy themselves when we had down time. But instead, we always felt like we were walking on egg shells, trying not to disturb anyone, keep voices down, not making too much smoke in the BBQ, and basically not being seen or heard to not disturb any of the crotchety old residents. There was no aloha spirit here. Just retired mainland transplants. We really felt unwelcome. We even spent more money to stay a night at the Outrigger for a vacation from our vacation so we didn’t feel so confined & restricted and could actually enjoy ourselves. It was so nice to see other families and locals having a great time. Ok, but besides all that, yes the large windows, lanai, and view was beautiful. This place is probably perfect for a couple seeking a quiet tropical getaway. Saw many sunsets eating dinner outside, watching the geckos run around, many different tropical birds, and resident turkeys… whilst also being bitten alive by mosquitos. Definitely not recommended for families. Thank you Denise for the nice interior, amenities, and quick communication. A list of rental home instructions would be helpful. Such as filling out parking pass upon arrival (the property manager had to leave one on our windshield) and emphasizing strict complex rules. Yes, I saw random notes posted around the place, but a master list is helpful.

I’m sorry to leave a review like this but we did not feel at home. The condo itself was great inside. Well stocked, comfortable, nice mattresses, furnishing, washer/dryer, and layout. We enjoyed our gecko friend too and he enjoyed a slice of papaya on the window sill. That’s about where the good ended. This condo is directly next to the property manager, who actually seemed to be the nicest person we came across on the property. But it would have been nice to know before paying. It would have also been good to know that jumping in the pool and using floaties of any kind, including kickboards, are absolutely prohibited. You will be immediately reprimanded by an old resident, probably a board member, and threatened to be kicked out. And we are good people. My kids are rule followers and good swimmers but are ages 4 and 6 and have only ever known to jump in a pool so they forgot a couple times whilst in the midst of having fun. I overheard others complaining about the enforcement of the strict rule too. I purposely booked this condo because it was on the ground floor and gave my kids the opportunity to run around the grass and be free and enjoy themselves when we had down time. But instead, we always felt like we were walking on egg shells, trying not to disturb anyone, keep voices down, not making too much smoke in the BBQ, and basically not being seen or heard to not disturb any of the crotchety old residents. There was no aloha spirit here. Just retired mainland transplants. We really felt unwelcome. We even spent more money to stay a night at the Outrigger for a vacation from our vacation so we didn’t feel so confined & restricted and could actually enjoy ourselves. It was so nice to see other families and locals having a great time. Ok, but besides all that, yes the large windows, lanai, and view was beautiful. This place is probably perfect for a couple seeking a quiet tropical getaway. Saw many sunsets eating dinner outside, watching the geckos run around, many different tropical birds, and resident turkeys… whilst also being bitten alive by mosquitos. Definitely not recommended for families. Thank you Denise for the nice interior, amenities, and quick communication. A list of rental home instructions would be helpful. Such as filling out parking pass upon arrival (the property manager had to leave one on our windshield) and emphasizing strict complex rules. Yes, I saw random notes posted around the place, but a master list is helpful.

We really enjoyed our stay. It is a very quiet and peaceful place. We spent our time on the lanai soaking up the view and our toddler was able to play out in the grass and explore. We would definitely come back and do it again!

We really enjoyed our stay. It is a very quiet and peaceful place. We spent our time on the lanai soaking up the view and our toddler was able to play out in the grass and explore. We would definitely come back and do it again!

The property met all our expectations and then some. It was a quiet condo and on the level which we liked. It was very well stocked and had everything we needed. The view was beautiful and Denise was an excellent host. Hope to return.

The property met all our expectations and then some. It was a quiet condo and on the level which we liked. It was very well stocked and had everything we needed. The view was beautiful and Denise was an excellent host. Hope to return.

I had a fantastic stay at this property. The view from the lanai is true to the picture and great! The proximity to beaches and Kailua is great without being right in town. Denise is a wonderful host and was very patient, helpful and accommodating through my many adventures, twists and turns!

I had a fantastic stay at this property. The view from the lanai is true to the picture and great! The proximity to beaches and Kailua is great without being right in town. Denise is a wonderful host and was very patient, helpful and accommodating through my many adventures, twists and turns!

Really enjoyed the property.

Really enjoyed the property.

Everything went great with our stay. The property is well furnished with beach items. The view from the Lanai is breathtaking. It was the perfect place for our stay.

This is a peaceful, serene home with everything needed for the perfect vacation!

Everything went great with our stay. The property is well furnished with beach items. The view from the Lanai is breathtaking. It was the perfect place for our stay.

Enjoyed being close to town, yet felt tucked out of the way. Quite, comfortable, beautiful view!

Enjoyed being close to town, yet felt tucked out of the way. Quite, comfortable, beautiful view!

Great place. Incredible ground level lanai with a breathtaking view of the ocean.

Great place. Incredible ground level lanai with a breathtaking view of the ocean.

The condo was conveniently located. Roomy with 2 bathrooms. The lanai was fabulous with a view of the golf course and the ocean in the background. Very peaceful and relaxing.

The condo was conveniently located. Roomy with 2 bathrooms. The lanai was fabulous with a view of the golf course and the ocean in the background. Very peaceful and relaxing.

This place was amazing! I would definitely stay there again!! The views from the Lanai were breathtaking ! This location was close to many things. Great location made it a vacation I will never forget!! Thank You soooooooo Much!!

Condo was as listed, older but clean. Sunsets were amazing! Great location for sightseeing.

This place was amazing! I would definitely stay there again!! The views from the Lanai were breathtaking ! This location was close to many things. Great location made it a vacation I will never forget!! Thank You soooooooo Much!!

Condo was as listed, older but clean. Sunsets were amazing! Great location for sightseeing.

Great location good parking fantastic views from the lanai and excellent value for money. We had a great stay and enjoyed our week in this property. Breakfast on the lanai along with the birds and other wildlife is a great way to start your day. Rooms are spacious and well equipped with two bathrooms, the king bed is very comfortable and the linens and towels are fine. Kitchen is well stocked lots of utensils for self catering along with a BBQ-Grill. TV’s in both the lounge and bedroom and excellent wi-fi. Additional beach gear, including towels, snorkel mask flippers, fishing equipment, beach chairs, boogie boards was a real bonus.

My wife and I Loved the view from the porch area. And every day and evening the neighborhood chicken/pheasant came by for treats. liked watching the gecko's. the only one i can see is on my insurance card. Nice and clean. all the amenities. Good times for us on our 30th wedding anniversary. This the last Island that we have been to, we have visited all them now. Thanks for everything. K&S

Great location and very peaceful.

If you want a slice of heaven, Denise's condo is the place! My husband and I enjoyed our stay and Denise has addressed all your wants and needs, not to mention her attention to detail. The view/lanai are just beautiful and to wake up every morning to the sound of birds chirping was wonderful! coffee on the lanai is a must to begin your day and you may even experience a few friends of the animal variety. This condo is in a great location and accessible to all the great beaches and sights. Thank you, Denise, for making our stay in Kona comfortable and memorable. Leona and Kent Henderson