See below for pros/cons. We had an OK time in this house. The major downside is the noisy street right next to it, which makes hanging out on the lanai to enjoy the sunsets less of a relaxing experience. If you've spent the day exploring the island and then want to come back to the house and enjoy the pool and outside sitting areas, it's hard to do that with cars, trucks and motorcycles zipping by - all going full-throttle due to the steepness of the street. Some reviews mentioned this and we should have known ahead of time that this will be an issue. Oh well, we still had a good time on the island - it's Hawai'i after all! Pros: - Janie, then host, was very responsive and courteous - the house was clean, roomy, and had plenty of towels - the provided coffee capsules were a nice touch - the view is great - the lanai is nice - there is a pool and separate outside BBQ/sitting area - there are lots of birds and their singing and chirping is great Cons: - very noisy street right next to the house - there's little privacy in the pool / BBQ area and in the living room - the pool / BBQ area is right next to the street, behind a low wall. You really don't want to hang out there, due to the constant traffic and being visible from 3 sides - the skylight with no shades and the missing blades on the blinds in the bedroom make it hard to sleep in - either the sun wakes you or (more likely) the morning traffic starting at 6am - the price is pretty steep, given the negatives

First time using Vrbo and we had an easy experience with the property and host. Small group of long time high school friends here for a wedding. The property made for a good base and place to relax at the end of the day. Based on the photos, it appears the residence was recently updated inside and looks nice. Good view of the ocean. Fair amount of road noise being of an arterial road on the hill side but not a big deal at all. Would stay again!

The location, relative to the beaches we visited, and layout was perfect for our needs. The children loved the pool and the sunset view was excellent. Check in and out was easy and the host was great with communication.

Overall we were very happy with the property. As with every VRBO property the pictures look better than the actual home. The owner was very very accommodating. The view was awesome. The home was nice and roomy. It needs to be updated however as the cupboards and doors are pretty chewed up. With the wildlife of Hawaii it was a little louder at night than I expected. I would go back though...

Communication with host Janie was great and very easy and timely. They responded always in a timely manner and it was very easy to converse with them with any questions we had about the property and check in process. The house was just as pictured and was very clean and beautifully accommodating for a large party, Everything was as pictured and described in the listing. The pool was amazing and so refreshing and the house had many towels to accommodate for my entire party of 7. There’s a full outdoor bathroom which was so nice for the hot Kona days, and the house is in a great location in kona and not too hot like how Kona can usually be. I gave five stars for everything. The neighbors are very close to the house and in close communication with the host. This house is perfect for large parties and was just perfect for mine. I would definitely return again as the entire experience was a wonderful one. One of my friends has a toddler and the property was great for her, big yard to explore and very good view from the house to watch her every move. Amazing host and great property. Stay here if you want to enjoy your Kona staycation/vacation.

Let me just start off by saying Locally owned! Great hospitality and communication. My Family and i had a great experience. This beautiful home is in a really convenient location. Everyone enjoyed the house and the perfect weather. Definitely staying here every time im in the Kona area.

Overall a wonderful vacation. Home itself offered convenient luxuries a group desires. The one drawback is the traffic noise since the home is located next to a busy street. Pluses include the outside pool with nearby gazebo and the wrap around deck overlooking beautiful sunsets, two popular gathering places. Our host responded to all requests throughout our stay. Nearby airport is also a plus. Excess parking for 10 vehicles a plus.

Everything was great there were enough blankets for a party of 10, enough towels , the pool was great the house was spacious and everything was very clean we loved it. My elderly parents felt like just at home… definitely will be back to this beautiful home …

We’re glad we chose to come back to this property with another family group. Janie was very accommodating and communicative through the reservation and check in process. Marked four stars for location because of road noise. Felt like a very safe, well established middle class neighborhood but there is a bit of road traffic noise. We’re still likely to come back this time next year with another family group. Overall excellent value!!

Our family enjoyed our stay here. The pool was a big draw. We all had fun swimming in the pool. The kitchen is pretty well equipped. Good sharp knives, but the pots and pans are pretty worn out (typical for a vacation rental). I'm a coffee lover and would have preferred access to a coffee pot rather than Keurig, because there is so much good coffee in Kona. We were stuck with mass produced mainland product. We did appreciate the blenders, for making those wonderful Hawaiian drinks! Bedrooms were adequate and the beds were comfortable. I didn't give the location 5 stars because the house is on a busy street and the nearest supermarket is 8 miles away. Just be aware, of this, have a good grocery list and get your supplies before you arrive and you'll be fine. (There is a small market about a mile up the hill, so there is that option.)

The house was comfortable with a good view from the deck of the ocean in the distance. Kitchen was well furnished and the knives were in pretty good shape. There is a nice covered BBQ area out by the pool. The pool was very nice and the kids were in it all the time. We had a great time and go back again

For the price this place is lacking. We have stayed in many VRBO units. It was okay. It says three bathrooms, including an outdoor. The outside shower is nice to rinse off, but the toilet is not usable because there is no privacy from the house, so don't count on that. Not a queen pullout bed, it's a double and furniture needs to be rearranged to use it. There is nothing besides salt and pepper, good to know ahead of time. Only a kerig for coffee with a few pods. I saw that in a post so we brought refillable ones, which worked. The next place we stayed had refillable pods available. None of the beach accessories were usable. Chairs old and broken, three boogie boards all broken, no umbrella. Don't count on using any of that unless it gets replaced. The pool is much smaller than pictures indicate, and it is very deep on one end. Our kids did enjoy it very much though and it was very clean. The lani was great for family dinners and has beautiful evening lighting. Overall, it is not a bad place but for the price I think we could have done better.

AMAZING!! From check-in to check-out and everything in between, my family and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I needed a house to fit 10 family members including myself and this place fit us all perfectly. Our kids definitely enjoyed the pool and watching the sunset from the balcony. Janie is/ was awesome and super communicative through out our entire stay, making sure we had/have the best experience 👍👍. I would highly recommend this vrbo if you are staying on the kona side. Minutes away from downtown kona and the beaches, airport and restaurants. It's a must!!!

We very much enjoyed our stay at Kona Palisades. Our family of 7 (5 kids, ages 7-15) enjoyed everything the house had to offer, including the large kitchen, great outdoor patio, and the very nice pool. We found a few bugs and a small lizard inside, but I imagine that's not terribly uncommon in such a tropical area. The house could probably use a good deep cleaning (there are cobwebs in the skylights, for example) and it does get quite hot because there is no AC, but communication with Janie was excellent and the check-in process was extremely easy. We'd absolutely stay there again.

This was a great property to stay at. It had a large deck facing the ocean and you could see the sunset every evening. Nice big patio sliders helped to keep the place cool. Nice big kitchen. The pool was a nice feature too. Owners were very nice and helpful.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Kona Palisades property! It was the perfect setup for our family! It was centrally located close to beaches, sites, & shopping. It enabled us to spend all day out touring the island & come home to relax & enjoy family dinner together. We took advantage of the fully-stocked kitchen to prepare breakfast & dinner at home to enjoy the stunning view of the sunsets on the outdoor deck. It was the perfect amount of space for our family of 9.

We had a great time, and compared to some other listings, this home was price comparable and definitely in better shape. We had no problems finding the place or getting information from the owner. We had a change in plans and extended our stay and thankfully we were able to be accommodated. She even texted to make sure we got in okay. Enough space for the whole family. Would definitely stay there again!

Overall we were very happy with the home and the communication with the owner. Our family enjoyed being able to bbq our meals and spend time in the pool! Close to stores and beaches and the airport! So many beautiful birds and the sunsets were amazing! With having 9 people in the house, the only thing we’d say is that there ended up not being enough items set out for use such as toilet paper, paper towels, kitchen garbage bags and coffee (we bought bagged coffee assuming a regular coffee pot, but found there wasn’t one and only k-cups…which a few were provided, but definitely not enough with 4 coffee drinkers out of the 9 of us lol…ended up having to buy some and left some behind). But really, if that’s the only “complaint” from our end, I’d say it was a successful and fun-filled trip. Our kids really enjoyed their time here. We appreciate the ability/opportunity to have stayed in this property and would definitely do it again!

This was the perfect place for us, 3 couples who have been friends for years, to get together for a Hawaiian holiday! The three bedrooms were all of a decent size, the central living areas are spacious. The kitchen was well appointed for us all to put together pupus and cocktails to enjoy while watching the sunset from the generous and perfectly located lanai. We also enjoyed taking a late afternoon dip in the pool. It couldn’t have been better!

This was a comfortable stay with good amenities. Just as the listing described. Tip: It is right by the road and there is no AC inside so you have to sleep with the windows open, so if you are a light sleeper you probably want to bring earplugs for when cars drive by.

Our family had a wonderful stay at Kona Palisades. Our host Janie, was an amazing communicator and was so kind and thoughtful. She knew we were a family of four, and upon our arrival, there were two adult beach chairs, two kids beach chairs, two little kickboards, and a cooler for us to use! The listing needs to be updated because there have been many renovations made -- new kitchen counter tops, new floors in kitchen and living area, and the front entrance was relocated (to a much better spot and brings in even more light to an already bright house). There is a gazebeo complete with a small fridge, sink, grill, table and chairs, and ample lighting for a dinners outside after enjoying the sunset while the kids swim to their heart's content. There are two fully plumbed (and clean!) outdoor toilets and showers so that you don't have to worry about getting sand and water in the house. The kitchen is fully stocked in terms of dishes and cooking needs, and the knives are even sharp making cutting pineapple a breeze. We will definitely stay here again during our next visit to the Big Island! Mahalo Janie!

The kids enjoy the pool. For a whole week stay for a family of ten there’s not enough toilet papers, paper towels, garbage bags (we have to purchase these items). Since there’s no A/C a curtain/window covering is recommended in the living room to cool the area ‘cause the sun shines the rest of the afternoon. Yes the cable is available but a regular tv programming is suggested.

This was the perfect place for us, 3 couples who have been friends for years, to get together for a Hawaiian holiday! The three bedrooms were all of a decent size, the central living areas are spacious. The kitchen was well appointed for us all to put together pupus and cocktails to enjoy while watching the sunset from the generous and perfectly located lanai. We also enjoyed taking a late afternoon dip in the pool. It couldn’t have been better!

This home was large enough that we all felt comfortable and relaxed, and still had private space. The living space had excellent views of the beach and ocean with beautiful sunsets and a lovely breeze. the Grandkids enjoyed the pool everyday! the home was in a good location with all the tourist spots and shopping close by.

This was a comfortable stay with good amenities. Just as the listing described. Tip: It is right by the road and there is no AC inside so you have to sleep with the windows open, so if you are a light sleeper you probably want to bring earplugs for when cars drive by.

Our family had a wonderful stay at Kona Palisades. Our host Janie, was an amazing communicator and was so kind and thoughtful. She knew we were a family of four, and upon our arrival, there were two adult beach chairs, two kids beach chairs, two little kickboards, and a cooler for us to use! The listing needs to be updated because there have been many renovations made -- new kitchen counter tops, new floors in kitchen and living area, and the front entrance was relocated (to a much better spot and brings in even more light to an already bright house). There is a gazebeo complete with a small fridge, sink, grill, table and chairs, and ample lighting for a dinners outside after enjoying the sunset while the kids swim to their heart's content. There are two fully plumbed (and clean!) outdoor toilets and showers so that you don't have to worry about getting sand and water in the house. The kitchen is fully stocked in terms of dishes and cooking needs, and the knives are even sharp making cutting pineapple a breeze. We will definitely stay here again during our next visit to the Big Island! Mahalo Janie!

The kids enjoy the pool. For a whole week stay for a family of ten there’s not enough toilet papers, paper towels, garbage bags (we have to purchase these items). Since there’s no A/C a curtain/window covering is recommended in the living room to cool the area ‘cause the sun shines the rest of the afternoon. Yes the cable is available but a regular tv programming is suggested.

This home was large enough that we all felt comfortable and relaxed, and still had private space. The living space had excellent views of the beach and ocean with beautiful sunsets and a lovely breeze. the Grandkids enjoyed the pool everyday! the home was in a good location with all the tourist spots and shopping close by.

Space was adequate for our 5 quests. Neighborhood quiet. There is an owners unit attached to house. Owners does give 24 hr notice if owners apt is occupied. This is not a stand alone unit

The house was very spacious and clean. Beds very comfortable. Awesome deck to eat on and watch the sunset. Pool was nice added benefit. It was my family if 6 and we never felt crowded. I would rec to stay here.

Space was adequate for our 5 quests. Neighborhood quiet. There is an owners unit attached to house. Owners does give 24 hr notice if owners apt is occupied. This is not a stand alone unit

The house was very spacious and clean. Beds very comfortable. Awesome deck to eat on and watch the sunset. Pool was nice added benefit. It was my family if 6 and we never felt crowded. I would rec to stay here.