Michele E.
April 2024
It was a lovely place to stay.
Amy D.
April 2024
Claudia’s ocean front complex is perfect!! Being able to wake up every morning to having breakfast on the lanai, is the best way to start a day! And in the evening, to sit out on the lanai and watch the stars, a great way to end the day! The location is perfect to downtown Kona which has so many great restaurants! The pool and hot tub are amazing. The chairs out to watch the waves, oh my! I think I’m in heaven!!! Claudia has you covered as well with all the amenities one could need! Beach towels, a cooler, plates and utensils, condiments. Everything was absolutely perfect! So glad we chose Claudia’s place for our Big Island Kona vacation! Would choose again and highly recommend!!!
David B.
February 2024
This place has a lovely feel to it! Handy ground level entry with a well equipped kitchen and numerous other amenities such as beach chairs, snorkel and bodysurf boards. Grounds and pool area offer many areas to sun and read or relax and the bbq's are great. People are very friendly here. Hope to be back next year.
Angela M.
December 2023
We loved Kona Makai & Claudia’s unit. Great location in the complex - the 4th unit from the ocean! The unit is well stocked with everything you need. Comfortable bed, good quality linens & towels. Everything was in good working order. Overall the unit was clean (we’re very picky on cleanliness) but the ceiling fan blades were very dusty, the tiled floors need a good scrub, and the bedroom carpet needs a shampoo. Clearly, guests are not removing their shoes when they enter the unit. Claudia was able to accommodate our request for a late check out at no additional cost (thank you!), so we washed all the bedding and towels before leaving to help her cleaner out. We’ve travelled to Maui & Kauai many times and for the price, this is the nicest unit with the best location that we’ve stayed at. We will definitely stay in Claudia’s unit again and highly recommend it!
Craig D.
November 2023
Lovely, quiet, well kept complex.
Unit is well appointed, and has everything you need to enjoy the on-site amenities and oceanfront view.
Denise L.
November 2023
This condo has EVERYTHING.you need and more. Such a great location - Claudia has the place so well stocked you are in need of not a thing. The grounds are beautiful, the view is beautiful. We would DEFIITLEY love to stay here again. I
Karen S.
October 2023
We stayed here for the Ironman World Championship and loved the comforts of Claudia’s condo. Very quiet and full of amenities which made our stay in Kona most enjoyable. Great internet, tv, pool, hot tub, full kitchen with washer/dryer, comfy bed, parking, etc. We will definitely return to this condo next trip to Kona!
Megan R.
October 2023
The Kona Makai is a beautiful property. The ocean views from this particular unit are wonderful. The owner was very easy to reach and kept in touch for all our questions throughout the stay.
September 2023
Previous reviewers already said it all! Terrific condo in a great location and a very helpful and communicative host. We would love to stay here again in the future!
Mackenzie R.
September 2023
This condo was a perfect location to stay. It had the downtown Kona area close, but you also feel out of the chaos. Driving places isn’t bad from here. I think most things were 1-2 hours away (pretty normal on the island). Thanks for letting us stay, Claudia!
Gail S.
August 2023
My husband and I loved our stay here. The lanai is lovely - great views of the ocean, the pool and the gorgeous landscaping at the complex.
The kitchen has everything needed to cook simple meals. Appreciated having beach chairs and umbrellas and snorkeling gear.
Parking is good - always able to find a spot.
There is AC only in the bedroom, on a timer. With ceiling and standalone fans, it’s easy to get airflow through the condo (even in August!)
The complex itself is very quiet. Talking on a cell phone on the lanai is not allowed and there are many signs in public areas about courteous cell phone use. This was great for us but might not work for some.
Our host is amazing - great communication. We definitely hope to come back!
Brian W.
June 2023
I’ve stayed at this property pretty much every year for quite a while now. It never gets old. The grounds are immaculate, and the pool & spa are very well maintained. The BBQ area is also well kept, but we had a little trouble getting two of the grills up to temp this trip. No idea why. But the friendly, social time spent grilling with new friends watching spectacular Kona sunsets…well, you can’t put a value on that!
The unit we stayed in this trip was a first time for me. It was well equipped and maintained. The kitchen was well-outfitted (we like to cook so this is a plus for us), and overall the hosts had everything we were looking for in a cozy condo by the sea. Kona Makai is an older property, and some of its age is showing, but its a special place and we make allowances. Important to us is cleanliness and friendly surroundings. We got just what we wanted.
LAURA C.
June 2023
The condo was well stocked. The cooler and blue ices was very useful. The kitchen was well stocked. Very clean and great view. I was very excited about the Keurig. Claudia stayed in touch and I appreciated that. I would highly recommend.
Tami H.
June 2023
This was the perfect location! Close to town, yet quiet, beautiful view of the ocean, and sunset viewing was spectacular!
jane h.
May 2023
Great location, great view. Owners were easy to work with. Place was fairly large and well layed out. It was uncluttered, but had everything we needed.
Julie W.
April 2023
We rarely arrive at a place and find absolutely everything we could need ready for us - but this place has it all….location, amenities, view and all the little accoutrements that make it a pleasure to be there! Thanks for all!
Sandra K.
February 2023
We had a wonderful time at Kona Makai. We have stayed in this group of condos several times. Our condo was on the first floor which made my husband happy. It was feel stock with all the items we needed. It had coolers and beach chairs for those trips to the beach. Working with Claudia was so pleasant.
Sangyoun L.
January 2023
This is a great place. You can get anything fo vacation. I will be there next time.
Graham D.
December 2022
We cannot thank Claudia enough for letting us stay at her place. The pool and hot tub area was awesome and the condo was better than we expected!
The condo was well equipped and had everything that we could have needed. We loved sitting out on the lanai and watching the sunset.
Kona Makai is an easy 20 minute walk from town. If you don’t feel like walking there is also the trolley available.
Claudia was quick to respond when we had questions and provided all the information we needed. We greatly appreciated it.
We would definitely stay here again!
James & Margaret B.
December 2022
We were very pleased to be able to stay at Claudia’s property. The condo is well-equipped with not only the necessities of daily living but also with extras for recreation activities as expressed in many of the other reviews. We stayed for 18 quiet days and enjoyed every one of them. We left the lanai door and the bedroom windows open to listen to the ocean and feel the breeze - did not use the air conditioning and at no time did we feel insecure. It was 29°+ Celsius for our whole stay however we were quite comfortable using only the ceiling and floor fans to keep us cool. Just the fall getaway we needed!
Thank you Claudia
Craig D.
November 2022
This was a perfect location for us to relax and explore the west side of the island. Centrally located, and very comfortable.
Very clean resort, well kept!
Dawn B.
October 2022
The property is in an excellent location and we enjoyed our stay very much
Mitchell W.
October 2022
Great views from the deck— wonderful property!
Penny C.
September 2022
My stay could not have been nicer. The unit was just described on VRBO. Claudia sent complete check-in instructions and location of the unit ahead of my visit! The complex is well kept with a sparkling swimming pool and a newly renovated hot tub. The unit has everything you need for a great and comfortable visit. Claudia was just a phone call away to fix a minor problem I had. Having a washer and dryer right in the unit was really nice.. The bed was comfy and the ceiling and free standing fans were helpful.
The location was great and walking distance to town where there are nice restaurants and fun shopping.
I only had one serious problem and that was in leaving. I DIDN’t want to! I would stay here again and recommend it to any one!
Thank you, Claudia for renting to me. I hope to return again..
Hope you had a good trip!
Penny
Kevin R.
September 2022
Centrally located to everything around Kona. Lots of extras included with condo.
Rachael A.
September 2022
Our friends we’re staying just next door at the royal sea cliff hotel so this condo gave us a more affordable option, while still being within walking distance of them! Most mornings we began by walking down to the green flash coffee spot. We also loved walking down to the first beach from our place, an easy 10 minute walk.
Claudia was excellent at keeping in touch and making sure we were comfortable during our stay. Because our flight wasn’t until 9 pm, she was wonderful enough to let us have a late check out.
The view from the balcony was beautiful; and because the home was so well stocked with toys, chairs, umbrellas and such, we were able to enjoy a lot of days snorkeling and hanging out on the beach without a lot of extra cost. We would love to stay here again!
Elizabeth E.
July 2022
Unit has wonderful views, very clean, access to shoreline. Would stay here again.
Heather S.
June 2022
We had a wonderful time and had everything thing we needed. I especially appreciated the cooler, umbrellas, chairs and condiments! Beautiful view of the ocean, quiet and very comfortable. Highly recommend.
Shannon C.
June 2022
We stayed here for a week and throughly enjoyed the property. Great location and beautiful views. Loved hearing the waves from the living room! Nice spacious bedroom and all the beach supplies you could need.
Jodi B.
May 2022
We absolutely loved this little condo and it's location inside Kona Makai. The foliage,birds,geckos and that view. Perfect spot. Owner has everything you could think of and more. We loved it and had a blast. Only used the AC 2 times. The fans and windows open were way more our style and of course the weather was perfect. Great breeze going through the whole unit. Tropical experience for sure. Kitchen was spot on and so fun to make our meals and eat on Lanai. All the amenities for the week. We hated leaving this little condo. We spent alot of time here just chilling out by the ocean and pool and lanai. Just what we needed.
Bryce B.
April 2022
Condo was in great location. Everything as expected. Communication with owner top notch! Would rent again in a heartbeat!
deb f.
March 2022
Overall property was beautiful and relaxing. It was the condo owner whom was very informative BUT We did not appreciate not being told the following: AC only in bedroom & AC had a ONE HOUR timer!! Trying to sleep was not restful for this reason. Was told to open windows but in a first floor condo we didn’t feel safe. When strangers are walking past bedroom at all hours of the day & night whom would feel safe & secure?! Not to mention PRIVACY! Plus living room/kitchen were in full sun from 10am-4pm no AC. They removed it. AC in BR was extremely noisy yet new AC was in closet. As Paying tenets these issues should have been addressed before we arrived. NO HOT water for shower. All sinks had scolding hot water but shower was Luke warm at best! Was told new water heater installed-?really than why does every other faucet have HOT water just not the shower. You can draw your own conclusion as to why this would be. Washer/dryer were amenities listed yet once arrived was told dryer doesn’t dry efficiently because dryer vents were scheduled to be cleaned in February. We were there for 7 days in February. These issues were not related to property itself but related more to condo owner. We did hear from condo owner on how expensive electricity was but we paid full rental price that was asked. If you feel things are expensive ask more to rent condo but don’t limit amenities listed to keep costs down. Don’t list amenities & when vacationers arrive give 1 excuse after another as to why amenities are not working or available as advertised. As stated the property itself was beautiful and clean. Only complaint on property was that out of 6 grills for use only 1 was functioning well enough to cook on. If you are a smoker(of any kind) be prepared to walk quite a distance to smoking area! And smoking area can be scary when it’s dark especially if you are alone.
John M.
February 2022
The apartment was great, very clean, and the breezes of the ocean were heavenly. Did not miss air conditioning at all. Great view from the Lanai. Also close to everything.
Stephanie R.
January 2022
Aloha! Claudia is an extremely organized and concerned host! She made sure we had our information well in advance and was quick to reply to any questions that we had. The condo is in a prefect location! 1 mile from town and .5 miles to a market. 2 miles to a boogie board beach and 3 miles to snorkel. You can rent bikes to get around and the bike stop and Kona Trolley stop are right outside the complex.
If hearing the waves at night from the lanai or from your bedroom is on your list this is your place!
Lots of little extras like beach chairs, snorkel gear and a cooler for day trips were available.
I would highly recommend Claudia and this very nice condo for your next stay in Kona!
Stephanie
Kendra B.
January 2022
We loved this property! Very quiet, beautiful views, nice amenities. Very short walk to green flash coffee, we had it almost every morning! Will definitely look to stay here again in the future!
cathy g.
November 2021
The condo is accurately described and an excellent place to stay near Kona. The grounds, pool, and bbqs are all well maintained. The king size bed is very comfortable. Kitchen supplies, beach gear, travel guides, comfortable furniture, nice shower makes this vacation condo “all good.”
John M.
November 2021
Very well laid out property, parking is easy and direct access to the shoreline as well. Good planning.
Kerstin K.
October 2021
We enjoyed our stay at Claudia's condo very much. The condo is close to the ocean, one can hear the waves. The Kona Makai complex is beautiful, very quiet and peaceful. We often used the BBQ grill and had dinner near the ocean, watching the sunset. Communication with Claudia was wonderful, she goes above and beyond for her guests. The kitchen is well stocked, the condo has everything one needs incl. snorkel gear, beach chairs, a cooler and an umbrella.
The weather was hot but it cooled off nicely at night, we had the windows and the lanai door open and never needed the A/C in the bedroom.
sandra R.
September 2021
View and location of this condo are spot on. Breakfast on the lanai each morning. Sunsets were breathtaking. The condo was well supplied with everything that you could imagine you might need. Communication with Claudia was wonderful. She goes above and beyond for her renters. The only negative is the AC timer. The first night there were not any trade winds due to a storm. It was very humid and we needed the AC. We took turns waking up to turn on the AC all night. We had such a positive experience. We will return and highly recommend to others.
Jody E.
September 2021
Claudia made everything super easy. Gave tailored suggestions for snorkeling sites and other sightseeing spots. Property was nice and convenient. Perfect sunset spot from condo.
Tobias W.
August 2021
Great spot, great views of the ocean and sunset. We loved it!
Mikaila W.
August 2021
Great location with everything you need. Clean and welcoming. Claudia is great to work with.
Mildred W.
August 2021
Instructions were clear and easy to understand. We had every modern convenience we needed, all in good working order. There was always a parking place. Ocean breezes were wonderful. We never turned on the air conditioner. No need to buy or rent an snorkel gear, tennis rackets-all provided. I would love to come back.
Jeff C.
July 2021
Nice, clean, but a little dated -- just like me. Very close to the ocean; enjoyed the lanai.
Daniel W.
July 2021
Excellent property. Very well kept. Nice to have a place to get in the water without leaving the property. A little far from town to walk but wasn't a problem on this trip. Overall a great place to stay!!!
Randall H.
June 2021
Beautiful condo with a great view. We found it very clean and stocked with everything we needed. Working with Claudia throughout pandemic cancellations and rebookings was very easy. Mahalo for your patience Claudia!
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