This condo was in an ideal location. The only complaint I have is that it was dirty. The windows had to be opened so we could see out and get the gorgeous view. I doubt the condo has been dusted in the last six months and the dining room chair seats were soaking wet when we arrived. (on Sat). They were still damp on Thursday. I don't know if the cleaners washed them? I understand the owner is not local but he needs to get a property manager to oversee the condo and the cleaning. Also, might consider hiring different cleaners. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay and the great location. We would come back if the cleaning issue gets resolved.

This was a perfect destination for my family and i. Kitchen set up.for full meals, clean, spacious, and oh man the views. The sunsets off the lanai were spectacular. Easy walking to everything in town, and a great starting point for longer destinations. Beach outside the door, waves crashing, it was awesome. Easy to get to, only caveat is you need to be a pretty good at parking in tight spots. The garage is clean, safe, and small. Other than that, awesome all around.

This VRBO was exceptional clean. The views were exceptional. We all enjoyed watching the surfers - and they definitely were very good. the waves were 10 to 20 feet at times. We were on the beach next door a lot. We enjoyed the two bedrooms and the full kitchen. Couldn't quite figure how to operate the tv but that was OK since it made us get outside and enjoy the area. Restaurants downtown are all within walking distance and the are realy exceptional. very friendly area.

We enjoyed our time at this this condo. The view was outstanding and you could not ask to be any closer to the ocean! Great location. The little beach area next door was very nice. The condo was comfortable and had everything we needed. The only suggestions we would have is that the unit could use a good deep cleaning and the linens, towels and pillows should probably be upgraded. We truly enjoyed our time in this condo and would definitely stay here again. It was a great experience!

The Kona Reef accommodation was a superb place to stay as it offered a beautiful setting and the sound of the waves whenever we listened. Thank you, Ken, for listing this wonderful property. We look forward to a future visit.

The location and views could not be any better! We were very comfortable here!

This shows how much we loved our stay -- we have already booked this room for next year. It had some problems (TV wasn't working, toilet in master bath kept having the chain fall off, drier was touchy) but it more than made up with great views, ocean sounds, and a pool our 6-year old grand-daughter fell in love with. Oh James was awesome with our addressing our problems.

It was exactly as described. Probably the best view in the whole building. It was very clean. There was a beach just next door. If you go to the beach, take the pool key so you can get all the sand off before you go to the room. There was a lot of beach gear left behind that came in handy. It was walking distance to shops/restaurants so we didn't have to drive to get meals or shop. Reading some of the other reviews: homelessness: I never felt unsafe. They didn't come down to the water and bother us. They kept to themselves. AC: We were there in the winter. Keeping the windows open/plus the fans at night was good enough for us. Plus we were high enough up that I felt safe sleeping with the windows open (something I don't do at home). rundown: It's a condo by the beach. It's constantly being eaten by salt water. The windows sticking a little as they open doesn't bother me. I'm there for the view, not perfect windows. Only issues: Parking is tight. We found a spot every day but if we got there too late we were in the *last* spot available. (But we always got one.) Wifi/cell phone data signal was weak. My kids needed to do some schoolwork and weren't able to all work at the same time. water pressure/temperature- the pressure was very soft (and was the same at the pool so I think this is just standard for the building) and make sure you get the first shower or else the hot water runs out! These items weren't deal breakers though. I would stay here again.

The condo was great! A few things to note: My husband and I rented the condo with our two children- ages 9 and 12. Our kids are avid swimmers and love pools/hot tubs. You aren’t allowed pool toys/flotation devices at all- the condo manager came down on two separate mornings and spoke to us one morning and another family (who had younger kids the next). So that was a bit upsetting. The other major pool thing to note is kids under 12 aren’t allowed to use the hot tub. So our 9 year old was pretty upset about that- again- condo manager made sure he asked the parents how old their kids were who were in the hot tub, even brought down the paper that stated the condo rules to one family! The condo had a bunch of things you’d expect- but I will say the kitchen was well stocked. There is a small cooler and boogie boards, beach chairs etc. There are a whole bunch of items that are old on the deck- broken boogie boards, rusting beach chairs etc that need to be thrown out. The units AC is just in the living room but it does cool down the entire condo if needed at night. We personally didn’t use it at all. Washer and dryer was heaven to have- they gave us about 5 pods to do laundry. The view from the balcony was incredible and I’m going to really miss hearing the ocean! It was overall a good stay, especially for the price. The beach beside Kona Reef is cute as well! Would stay here again!!

We stayed here for our 25th anniversary and it was our first time in Hawaii. This location did not disappoint! Views are incredible! Ample space. Beautiful sunsets. Great accommodations. Everything is within walking distance. Plenty to do in this area. Highly recommend and great communication from the staff.

The only saving grace for this condo is the view. Property is run down, windows fall out if opened, rust coated drapery rails. Old worn patio cushions and table. This property is very walkable to down town Kona shops and restaurants. If I return to Kona, I will not stay in this unit, but try another unit in the complex

Beautiful

The view was spectacular! The location was great as you could walk to downtown. Easy parking. The only negatives were that the air conditioning unit is very loud and the condo could have been a tad bit cleaner. Example; The ceiling fans especially the one in the guest bedroom were extremely dirty with layers of dust and dirt.

Beautiful property!! Owner very pleasant to work with. Exceeded our expectations!!! Will definitely rent again if we are in the area.

Overall the stay was good. Unit is under stocked for 6 people. The air mattress provided didn’t hold air overnight. Kids always ended up on the floor. Location is great. Beach right outside your window. Watch the sunsets from your balcony. Pool is clean and also right next to the ocean. Parking is easy and spots fit our suburban xl. Host was responsive. We would stay here again.

Upon arrival, the unit was very warm. A single AC unit is located in the living area, but not in bedrooms and they were unbearably warm! A blower above the closet was blowing air into the rooms, but it was not cool air. Each bedroom was equipped with a standing fan. After several hours, when it had not cooled down my brother got up on a stool to discover the AC was set to ECO rather than cool. After changing the setting, the unit did begin to cool, but the bedrooms remained so warm that we removed the quilt and blanket and left only the sheet! The description of the unit simply stated it was air-conditioned without stipulating that only the LIVING area had AC. We were there 2 nights and things had cooled by day 2 but bedroom remained too warm for more than a sheet. Cable was out when we arrived with no explanation, but worked on day 2. Resort amenities were great and ocean view from balcony was beautiful.

Property has many condos taken back at first by age of property. Well kept but old building. The location was great views were wonderful. Short walk to downtown Kona lovely area lots of fun shops and restaurants. Owner needs to update patio furniture remove large lounge chairs. Clean up ocean/pool toys get rid of broken stuff takes up too much room on patio. Needs ant bait in kitchen. Beds are rock hard. All in all the location and views were spectacular…surfers every day. Nice sandy walk-in beach right next to condos.

When we checked in there were a few cleanliness issues but housekeeping was responsive. We also loved he view that we enjoyed each morning and evening before exploring the island. But the location to Kona was too close. Homeless tents on the beach did not allow the family to enjoy it as much as we hoped and wife who is a runner didn’t feel comfortable w early morning runs. I would say the area was bad but not what we expected for Hawaii. If this condo was located 10 miles either direction we would stay again.

We had a nice stay here. The view was incredible!! There were also a few beach items that the kids were able to use during our stay, which was nice. Laundry was convenient as well. Very close to the town and places to eat.

The condo is fabulous! Very clean. Close to downtown, easy walking distance. The view is out of this world! The only caution I would add ia that the whole complex is not handicap accessible. No matter which floor you stay on you have to climb stairs. Other than that this is a phenomenal place to stay!

Our stay in Kona was exceptional. We could not have asked for more. The view from this condo was wonderful— picture perfect. It was well stocked and very clean. It offered everything that was promised. Thank you.

Enjoyed our short stay. Sunsets on the lanai were spectacular. Had some of the best snorkeling and seeing the most variety of fish right out front of condo. Definitely worth the stay

Wonderful condo with awesome views. Great location, walking distance to shops and restaurants. Nice beach right below, and nice pool area. I wouldn’t say it’s big enough for 6 adults, but it was good for 4 adults and kids. The third bed is an air mattress. It was well equipped and I would recommend it.

Location and views cannot be beat! Property was as described. Well maintained, comfy beds and easy to walk to downtown activities. We were too busy to check out the pool, but it looked nice. Fabulous spot to watch the beautiful sunsets. Maintenance contact Jim was prompt and helpful when we found the shower in second bath was not operating. We will stay here again should we return to Kona. 😃

We were here for the 1/2 Ironman race and actually rented two different properties. This apartment was spectacular. The views are even better than shown on the website. It’s very comfortable, and has a very well appointed kitchen. The option of using air conditioning is good. The building is in need of some repairs and upkeep. However, this place is exceptional. It was perfect for our purposes.

What a wonderful property to enjoy your time on the Big Island!! The views from every window and the lanai are spectacular. We loved looking out at the beach to see morning yoga classes and to the ocean to see boogie boarders. The unit was clean, has a well appointed kitchen with pristine dishes, glassware, pots & pans, and everything you need to make your stay comfortable. Though an older property, this unit has been modernized (great bathrooms and floor) and upgrades are continuing. The lanai furniture is not in great shape but replacements have been ordered. It is obvious that the owners of the whole development take pride in maintaining common areas, especially the pool, with relaxing lounge chairs. Location is another huge plus because walking into town was easy on a side road away from the highway. We found delicious restaurants and a fantastic gelato place with unique choices. I would highly recommend this property.

We had a great trip! The condo was just as advertised. The location was great, just a short walk to town and THAT VIEW!

This condo was in a great location. Close to downtown shopping and free shuttle. I pulled the kitchen shade down and when trying to roll back up I pulled the pin out…I called the units maintenance man and came that day to fix. Great response! We all just thought that the patio furniture needed to be updated….rusting with the salt air. We would recommend staying in this unit for a wonderful relaxing vacation. The views are outstanding. Thank you for sharing your home.

We arrived at night to find the kitchen window had “clean me please” wiped in the grime. Pulled back the sheets and noticed hair and dirt. Sheets were old and pilling so we decided the next day we would buy new sheets. After going to the store for sheets we pulled back the old sheets and discovered multiple soiled human fluid spots on the mattress topper and hair. At this point we decided to wash it- pulled it off and found the mattress had two huge yellow soiled spots on the bed. I immediately emailed the owner who then told me the cleaning lady would come. She arrived and said she was told to “pacify” the situation. How do you pacify that nasty bed?! The cleaner was very nice and brought a new topper but we were left to sleep on the soiled mattress with zero communication about a fix. I emailed again asking what the plan was and Ken replied with a very rude “nobody delivers a mattress instantly” again with no plan. We looked for another place but everything was sold out because it was spring break. I asked again about the bed and was told it would arrive Friday. Friday came and went with no mattress. Apparently the wrong size was ordered. I asked for a discount and none was offered instead the question was ignored. 8 nights and it wasn’t fixed. The place is booked tonight so I assume the new people will be staying on that disgusting mattress unknowingly. The master bathroom toilet runs every few minutes and the master bathroom shower drain smells horrible. We soaked a towel and put it over the drain to stop the smell. We noticed the unit had several candles which I assume is to help with the smell? The place has rust all over- curtains, door handles, fixtures, appliances, patio furniture and windows. The screens need replacing and don’t keep bugs out. The small washer/dryer only has cold water which we found concerning when trying to wash the soiled topper. The washer couldn’t handle the size of the topper alone which might explain why they hadn’t cleaned it in so long. The beach next to the property has homeless living there and one night a lady was yelling loudly. I would never recommend this place or staying in a property managed by this owner. We’ve never been happier to leave a vacation rental.

Our second visit to this amazing property and we were not disappointed. The property isn't perfect. It could do with some new pots and pans, for example. However, that is a minor nit that isn't enough to downgrade from a five star review. Simply put the views are beyond belief. You will be tempted to look at the pictures on the listing and think, they have to be fake, or altered in some way. They are not. If anything they understate just how good the view is. From a location perspective you can't beat it. Quick walk into town, a 5 minute drive to the Safeway. The only thing to be aware of for mobility impaired guests is that while the building has an elevator, it doesn't go to the floor that the unit is on. You will either need to walk up, or down 6 or so steps to get to the floor the unit is on.

Awesome condo, definitely would stay there again.

This condo has an amazing view of the ocean. We visited in February and saw dolphins, humpback whales and a honu. Bring your binoculars! Plus it's right next to a sweet little white sand beach that you can see from the window over the kitchen sink, just like the picture. The bedding and towels were clean and the flooring looked new. We were very comfortable, but it is not the Ritz-Carlton. I came here for the ocean view and would rent it again!