Matthew Z.
August 2024
Kona just might be our new favorite place to visit, largely due to Debi's condo. Everything you could ever need, plus more! Walking distance to downtown, centrally located to other amazing beaches/snorkel sites, equipped with all the things for a beach vacation, and literally steps from the water. Exceeded expectations. Plus, Debi was so helpful and made us feel right at home. This was also our first time staying on the ground floor, and I'm not sure I could ever go back to anything else...the pictures don't do it justice. Already planning our next trip back!
Samantha A.
August 2023
This is a great condo. Beautiful views and centrally located.
Nichole N.
July 2023
This place is adorable, very clean and well stocked with all essentials. We were super happy with it. Deb was very attentive upon checking in then just let us enjoy. I’m at as cute and clean as it looks, we would definitely recommend .
Stacey D.
May 2023
Absolutely perfect place for a Kona getaway! The condo was clean and comfortable, beautifully furnished, equipped with everything we needed. Debi is a super helpful, communicative host, available to answer questions and suggest best places to eat, play etc. Great location and beautiful grounds and view. And quiet! Perfect for any age!
Ray A.
January 2023
Kona reef D2. Was perfect for us. We definitely will stay there again!!
Laney G.
January 2023
Prime location, amazing hospitality, clean, comfy and accessible amenities! Debi was an incredible host and we will absolutely be back in the future! Cannot beat her ocean front property! The best coffee shops and local shopping near by! A wonderful experience to say the very least!
Alain G.
July 2022
We arrive late Friday night and it was easy to check in into the condo. The location is amazing, getting up the sound of the waves crashing is a way to start your day. The condo is fully equipped. It’s an easy walk to Shop and restaurant. We enjoyed every moment of our holidays. Thank you
July 2022
Absolutely beautiful location. Property owner frequently checked in with us. So great to have a cooler, boogie boards and beach chairs to take out when we went exploring.
Hannah W.
June 2022
Amazing location, amenities and set up of property was top notch!
Host was super responsive, checked in to see we were settled.
Would stay again for sure!
Can not beat the ocean front access.
Evan V.
June 2022
Unit was great with every amenity you could need. Great location near town. Walk out patio on the ocean wonderful for morning coffee and nightly sunset viewing. Regular communication with owner Debi was much appreciated. 10/10 would recommend. Thank you!!
Jane K.
January 2022
I cannot begin to share what a wonderful experience we had on our first visit to the Big Island. A few weeks before our trip, the owner, Debi sent us the most complete instructions on how to access the condo and the warmest wishes for our stay. The condo was wonderfully appointed with a fully stocked kitchen, spices, etc. and fully stocked, full size washer and dryer. Perfect for our long stay. The bed was dreamy, comfortable as was the furnishings in living room. The view was heart-stopping GORGEOUS! It is the perfect oceanfront view and space to relax, un-plug and just soak in the Aloha spirit! Made some wonderful friends at the nightly happy hour by the pool and hope to see them on the Big Island when we come back! Incredible experience all around and by far the BEST VRBO Condo we have ever rented~
Michael H.
January 2022
Debi was a great host, very communicative and informative on everything needed. Condo is a short walk to the Kona restaurants and farmers market. Property is right on the water and has all the necessities. Great Stay!
Gail S.
July 2021
We loved our stay here. The condo has everything you need. It was a little cozy with 2 adults and 2 teenagers, but the ground-floor lanai helps make it feel more spacious. The view and sound of the ocean are unbeatable. Our kids have slept on a lot of pullout sleeper sofas, and the air mattress on this one made it much more comfortable. Enjoyed being within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Excellent communication with our host Debi.
Brian J.
July 2021
Excellent place to stay! Great location, great condo! Debi was great to work with! The condo was in the perfect location right on the water and right down the road from restaurants and places to shop! We will definitely go back again to this condo!
Michael J.
June 2021
Renting was very easy and making payments was super easy
June 2021
You won't go wrong staying at this condo! Clean, comfortable and well stocked. Had a wonderful time and look forward to returning again. Thank you!
Dale C.
January 2021
We were married the day after arriving. Could not have asked for a better location. Excellent communication. The place was fully loaded with everything necessary to ensure a great stay.
Laurel J.
June 2013
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our time in this condo. we stayed in 4 different locations during our trip (some more expensive) and this was the most comfortable of the bunch. Being at the waterfront always hold a certain allure for us. While beach entry all over the big island can be difficult, we enjoyed watching some surfers and boarders right outside the patio. The sunsets from the patio are spectacular and the proximity to parking and the pool were just excellent. The property is very well maintained and was everything (and more) than we expected. We used the grills, hot tub, pool, and patio lounge chairs to relax by the ocean after many nearby snorkeling excursions. The owner was very helpful and absolutley responsive to our needs. Don't hesitate, book a stay! We would go back in a heartbeat!
May 2013
Debi (Owner) was very responsive, helpful and informative. We walked into the condo and it was EXACTLY as presented ... and beyond!
Condo was clean, comfy and well-stocked.
Lanai was incredible. We had planned to eat out a lot ... but we ended up getting take-out to come back to enjoy our private dining place in paradise!
Saw a large pod of dolphins every day ... and lots of brightly colored fish as the clear blue waves were curling just off the shore. Beautiful and mesmerizing!
Location was PERFECT ... we walked into town several times each day - it was so easy and convenient.
Condo was QUIET -- the waves provided a lovely back-drop to reading and talking and dreaming on the lanai
May 2013
Loved staying here. Convenient location. Beautiful view! Classy furnishings. Very nice barbeque pavilion and pool area. My smoking husband was very pleased with the tropical smoking area. We used the onsite vacation club to plan a zipline tour. They gave us excellent service. If I could own a place on Kona, this condo would be perfect!
November 2012
We had such a wonderful time on the Big Island and the condo made it just perfect. The view is beautiful. I miss sitting on the lanai every morning having Kona coffee. Everything you need is here. The air conditioning was very welcome during our stay. It would have been very difficult to sleep without it. It just kind of takes the edge off the humidity. The location of the condo is perfect. We walked the few blocks into town every night. A very quick and easy walk to get to all of the best places to eat and shop. We even went to the luau at the Royal Kona right next door. Very helpful to be next door after the open bar and mai tais. LOL I highly recommend staying here. I researched places to stay in Kona, literally for months. As soon as we drove up to the condo, I knew that my time was well spent. Also Debi was so accommodating when we opted to stay an extra night. She made the entire rental so simple. Thanks again.
October 2012
Wonderful condo
Well stocked
Incredible views and breezes
Air conditioning was NOT any problem -- worked Well!
Owner was responsive, and sincerely interested in us having a great time in her home
Great location -- easy walking distance to town
I will DEFINITELY rent with this owner again! Fabulous experience
August 2012
What we liked: the friendly owner, the location: on the water, and within walking distance to town, the fully stocked kitchen, the tasteful decor.
What we didn't like: the a/c being on a 60 minute timer! Because of this we spent our sleeping time waking every hour or so to turn the timer back on. It made for uncomfortable, sleepless nights, even with the fans going. Other condos in the complex do not have their wall unit air-conditioners on timers, and we feel that when a unit is advertised as having a/c it should not be "conditional" a/c. We certainly appreciate conservation, and I'm sure there are months when fans are all that's needed, however August is hot and humid in Kona and a/c is definitely needed. When looking for accommodations I purposely sought a unit with a/c and was terrible disappointed that this one was on an hour long timer.
Larry S.
August 2012
What a great stay we at this Kona reef Condo. (#27574) We have rented many places in Hawaii over the years and this Condo ( D2) was by far the best in all phases: including the location and the amenities in the Condo. I’m pretty sure the unit has recently been redone. Super clean inside and everything included in the unit to enable you to move in and bring nothing but your swim suit!
The outside area is immaculate! The property is well maintained. The pool/BBQ area especially is in great shape. The tile around the pool looks like it has been replaced also.
It’s a 6 minute walk to the many restaurants and shops.
We will definitely be renting this Condo again. (Also, the owners are VERY friendly)
May 2012
This was my first time using VRBO, and I was very satisfied with how the whole process worked out for this rental. The owner was very generous and responsive to my inquiries which put me at ease. Not only did she provide accurate details on her listing but she also was genuine in providing suggestions for a wonderful and enjoyable stay.
Kona Reef is an older but very well-maintained place. We enjoyed the amenities offered at the condo, being able to cook our own food both in the kitchen and outside at the BBQ grills overlooking the pool area. The salt water pool and spa were both great for relaxing with a morning coffee or after a long day out exploring the island. The condo is very convenient to the pool area while having ground-floor access and views of the ocean which we found to be a big plus compared to other condos. We enjoyed the breezes coming in from the lanai. The sunsets were spectacular.
The condo itself is sparkly clean. Everything you need for a day at the beach is provided. A small round cooler for holding drinks, noodles for floating in the water, beach chairs, snorkeling gear, towels. It's all there. The kitchen is fully stocked and provides everything you will need to make a gourmet meal. Previous tenants left their condiments and marinade sauces in the refrigerator labeled with dates of opening which we found to be a nice touch. There is a dining table but we didn't use it at all, instead opting to eat al fresco on the lanai overlooking the water.
This place is close to everything. The village, shops, restaurants, and Queen K highway. My only drawback was that there was not much of a sandy beach. The closest beach with sand is a short five minute walk to the south and even that is small. We enjoyed Hapuna Beach which is a easy 30 minute drive to the north.
All of that said, I would definitely recommend this property to friends and relatives due to its great amenities, convenience, and location...
Mahalo for a memorable vacation spot!
February 2012
I cannot express how much I appreciated working with this condo owner (Debi). She was VERY responsive and efficient and she really cared about our time of relaxing in Kona. The condo is beautiful and well-equipped -- so easy to make ourselves at home right away. We really valued all the 'home' touches (cooking supplies and equipment, beach chairs, towels and a great cooler, laundry soap, ETC!!) We seriously had trouble leaving the condo and lanai -- it was sooooo beautiful and quiet and relaxing. I was concerned about foot 'traffic' in front of the condo -- no worries needed! The few people that pass were no interruption to our thorough enjoyment of our private place in Kona.
I thought I would need an air conditioner in the bedroom -- but the ceiling fan and open windows were all we needed (and it was WARM while we were there for 2 weeks)
We have already made our return reservation. I cannot encourage YOU -- a prospective guest -- enough to contact THIS owner -- she was a delight to work with. The condo is popular ... so don't wait too long to make your reservations!!
Jessika L.
January 2012
Staying at the Kona Reef was great. The location was close to town and all of it's conveniences. Staying in your condo, Debi, was beyond our expectations. The unit is immaculate and comes stocked with all of the essentials necessary to feel right at home. Thank you for your generosity and excellent communication. We will definitely contact you again the next time we visit Kona.
MARY ANN B.
October 2011
We loved this condo! The location is perfect, right on the water and within walking distance of town. The condo is tastefully decorated in a fitting tropical theme. It is immaculate and well stocked with many cooking utensils, spices and even coffee beans for our first morning cup. Coffee on the lanai as dawn breaks with the waves lapping on shore is nothing short of idyllic. Watching the water activities from the surfers to the para-sailors was a delight. We were even treated to seeing 2 cruise ships anchored out in the bay coming to lovely Kailau Kona. It was a treat for us to do the 12 hour tour around the island to see the volcanoes, Hilo, the rainforest, and the lava fields. The trip to the top of Mauna Kea to watch the sun set and the sky ablaze along with the star gazing was most memorable. The historical sunset cruise gave us another view of the lovely island. The owner was extremely helpful and patiently answered all our questions ensuring a very satisfying stay. Yes, yes, yes, we would like to return and would highly recommend this property.
July 2011
Luxurious Home away from Home indeed! This condo wonderful – although the lanai was the most incredible place to start our morning off with coffee … watching the surfers and the waves roll in…. We sat here and read for hours … and then watched the sunsets every night. WOW! We felt wonderfully pampered as we decompressed and RELAXED!
Kailua-Kona is just a 5 minute walk from this condo … lots of restaurants and coffee shops – easy access when we wanted it … We also barbequed often on the grills that overlook the pool area -- great place meet other guests and residents – everyone we interacted with was really helpful and pleasant (and BTW: The grounds and pool, hot tub area is immaculately kept).
The owner of this condo was FILLED with Hawaii’s Aloha spirit – she could not have been more helpful or responsive. I have already recommended this condo (and the owners!) to several of my family and friends. We go to Kona often and will definitely return to use this lovely condo whenever possible.
We can’t recommend it higher – GREAT CHOICE for a condo in Kona!
Deborah P.
May 2011
Owner is quickly responsive to all questions. She was very helpful with our planning. The condo exceeded our hopes and expectations. We LOVED having a front row seat to the waves, the ocean action and the sunsets. We will definitely be returning here every year.
We have stayed in other condos at the Kona Reef but this will be our first choice from now on.
The location in Kailua is excellent. The quiet road to walk into town was appreciated at all hours of day and night. We really felt at home here. Thank you, Debi, for making this reservation and stay so easy.
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