Anna B.
August 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Wow. Words cannot describe how gorgeous the environment was during my stay. This rental was amazing, it has everything you could possibly need! If you are looking for a great, safe, friendly place to stay on the big island I would 100% book this rental, and personally I hope to be booking it again next year! I would not have one negative thing to say about this place everything was perfect!
Kurt S.
July 2024
Nice pool
Sandra G.
March 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
204 Casa De Emdeko was the perfect place for our 42 day stay. Great location, easy access to all Kailua has to offer.The condo has everything we needed for our stay.
Vladiana S.
January 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Appartment was clean, everything needed was provided.luandry is on property, not in appartment, but available in lobby
Cheryl R.
January 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This like-new, well-appointed unit was immaculate with comfortable furniture and everything a guest needs. Large walk-in tile shower. Bed very comfortable. The quiet elevator area was close by, which can be important for guests who need to limit stair use. While it is farther back in the complex, it is a very pleasant outlook onto the garden and fountain area and easy access to the common area terrace and beach.
ANTON H.
November 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Never got an email for the door codes. Booked through Priceline redirected to . Got many emails from Priceline with nothing, beside I would like to by an property. Had to download an app Holliday with no information beside saying hallo and the code for the parking lot. Ants everywhere in the kitchen. The only help was the manager being there for two hours Adam helped me out with the new code that changed never got any information about that. Was happy to get finally the doorcode via emergency call to get in after 1,5 hours.
Christina C.
November 2023
Very clean,a/c worked great, pools were very nice and good location
Robert S.
September 2023
Awesome property, clean unit!
David P.
July 2023
Enjoyed our stay. Clean, well furnished kitchen/bathroom/ beach items. Loved the amount of storage space and bathroom size!
Teresa l.
July 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We booked this condo for 2 adults and 1 two year old child. The owners below unit 204 complained to management that they "hear everything." Management required us to pack up and move to another complex. Not convenient and extremely unpleasant experience! Property in general very dated.
Debbie H.
July 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The unit was very nice and clean.
Jane W.
July 2023
Our family of 4 had an excellent stay here. It was conveniently located to food, shopping, beaches, etc. We enjoyed the well maintained property and the 2 pools. The rental is well stocked with pretty much everything we needed. We appreciated the having the cooler, chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards for our beach days. Would 100% stay here again when we stay in Kona and we will be be back! We loved the island!
Jennifer H.
May 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was the most perfect place to stay in Kona for a week!! Close to everything but far enough to be secluded.
b e.
April 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We are return guests to unit 204. It meets our needs for breakfast in the morning and prepping dinner at night (we grill nightly and eat down by the pool). It is well equipped and had more beach items than two years ago (cooler, umbrella, chairs, extra snorkel gears, 5 beach towels, etc.). The kitchen, while full of MANY random items and beyond dull knives, is well stocked and has everything one needs. The pantry had basic spices, oils and S & P which is VERY helpful. The unit is clean and modern and the bathroom is great for a family of 4. The kids slept comfortably on the pull-out sofa. The master bedroom is cozy and comfy. Truly, we spend so little time in the until, we choose Casa De Emdeko for the outdoor space (pools, grilling area, gardens, etc.) and it's location. Unit has hook up for washer/dryer, but doesn't have one in unit, the public laundry is close by and easy to use, so that wasn't an issue. I'm sure we will stay again when we come back to HI.
Doris B.
April 2023
Casa de Emdeko more than met our expectations. Condo was clean, well stocked and comfortable. Our adult daughter join us on our vacation and found the pullout sofa quite comfortable. We were able to get a breeze through the condo and along with the large ceiling fans sleeping was never an issue. Casa de Emdeko is centrally located so access to some of the best snorkeling is within a 30 min drive to the south and beaches for body surfing and general swimming is 30 mins to the north. Celebrating the sunset from the gathering area and saltwater pool was a great way to end the day. We were well informed on the check in ands out process and all our questions and requests handled promptly.
Anna B.
November 2022
This property is very nice, just be warned you are required to clean the entire apartment and do your towel laundry. Luckily we only slept there and did not have a ton of laundry to do. Also you can only control the temperature of the condo about 3 degrees.
We were uncomfortable the nights we stayed and is till to warm to open up the patio door to cool off.
Lots of positives like the pool, the views, and the location. We did enjoy our stay just a little stress full with all the cleaning and tempurature. But we were in Hawaii. I give it a 4/5 stars
Adam S.
July 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had an wonderful stay. My wife and my first vacation in two plus years. The place has everything you need. They have a beach and salt water pool right at the edge where the land meets the sea. Clean comfortable and relaxing. We especially liked eating breakfast on the lanai and swimming in the pool. The air conditioner is locked at 75° which is slightly warmer than I would want but you gotta save energy so I understand. We would totally return to this place and the management is quick to communicate when there are issues and we had a few so it was good to be able to talk to someone. And it’s really close to da poke shack!
Natalia G.
June 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Overall a nice well stocked condo. Perfect condition of the condo itself and of the whole property. Very convenient check in and check out. Helpful management.There are some issues that is not under management control, but I want to mention them. 1. The salt water pool was closed for maintenance during our stay (was not a big deal for us, but I know that some kids prefer pools to the ocean. There is another pool with the regular water, which was operational) . 2. The bedroom window faces elevator entrance (elevator is outside of the building. Not many people use it, but once in a while could be irritating). 3. There is some mechanical sound from the courtyard (like 50% of time), so when you sit on the balcony, it could bother you. The condos in the same complex that are closer to ocean do not have this issue. and you can use cabana instead of your balcony. Considering price to quality ratio, I would still rent this condo and enjoy my vacation.
Jeff O.
May 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We enjoyed our stay. The condo is located in a great complex with two pools, bbqs and more. The sunsets were amazing. The Kona area is beautiful... we went whale watching which was amazing.
Jericho P.
May 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is a great Unit, newly updated with very nice amenities. The unit was extremely clean and came with a little starter kit for your stay with toiletries and kitchen accessories. There are extra pillows, beddings and towels. The property has an outstanding common area with BBQ area, gazebo, two pools (one with oceanview but it was closed for majority of our week for maintenance) and a beach sand area with beach loungers. I would have given 5 stars overall but the unit was missing a dining table. There is a breakfast counter with bar stools which was not very comfortable to have dinner on. All in all a great placefor vacay. We would stay again.
Marian E.
April 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We did write a lengthy note to Blake re our stay. Have him access that email so we don't have to repeat everything. Basically, Casa Emdeko is a lovely, friendly complex to stay in. We'd come back. The unit, 204, had pros and cons. Please check the email.
Carolyn W.
March 2022
Casa de Emdeko is a very nice property with a beautiful garden and 2 pools, and it is right on the surf. Even staying in one of the front condos, you can hear the ocean waves. It is out of the busiest part of town, but not too far out, so walking into the shops and restaurants of Kona is about a 2-mile stroll for those inclined to excercise. Parking is always a problem in Kona, but who cares? With sun and surf, restaurants and shops, some inconveniences are only slight annoyances.
The condo itsef lacks just a few things to be a five start review.
Seniors will be happy to have the elevator! What a plus that is. But the condo needs to supply a grocery cart to bring food up to the room. Seniors who live there have their carts or wagons for hauling goods into or up to their rooms. Several little omissions I thought would be very comforting and welcoming; complimentary kleenex, complimentary coffee for the Mr Coffee coffee maker. But the addition of a small washer/dryer combination would be an excellent accommodation. Especially for seniors who don't have a good way to carry laundry back and forth. The kitchen is completely stocked with everything needed. The lanai is nicely furnished. The air conditioning is excellent. A very nice place to stay.
Michael M.
February 2022
Overall property was great. Issue with AC first day, then no water 2nd day due to maintenance. I would love to give 5 stars but unit says it has AC but thermostat does not go lower than 75 degrees which is warm for my wife. But would stay again if the could adjust thermostat.
Tim H.
January 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great location, amenities, price. Very happy with our stay. The mattress pad was not very comfortable and the sheets were subpar. Everything else was good.
Jim K.
January 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This property is exactly as described. The whole Casa De Embdeko complex is fantastic from the salt water pool to the private beach. We had everything we needed in unit 204. I would definitely stay here again on a return trip to Kona
Joe W.
December 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is a nice place to stay. The beach area at sunset was a regular visit. It was quiet for the most part, the grounds were well kept.In the condo, everything was provided. A nice upgrade was a USB outlet in a small nook. The balcony was pleasant.The management responded when a couple of of problems came up, tv remote and blender, overall, we would recommend staying here.
dan f.
December 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very convenient nice facility. Well maintained facility. Will likely stay again.
George K.
December 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This place was surprisingly clean and well stocked with everything we might ever need. It had all the silverware, cookware, even the beach chairs, umbrella and snorkeling gear. Even though it's a big building, it was surprisingly quiet. That can go both ways (not the best place for your late-night party). I'd go back anytime.
A guest from Virginia, VA
October 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I loved the 1 bedroom condo and the complex. The rental had everything that I needed: a large kitchen, renovated bath, quiet, and a nice patio. HVAC was chilly. The owners are nice to supply a beach chair, snorkel, boogie board, etc. in their linen closet. The condo complex has two pools, and the waterfront one is saltwater. I relaxed on the small beach there. There are also large (clean) grills for everyone to use. Beautiful sunsets. You can walk one mile into town. I encourage people to do that because even though Kona was kind of dead in September 2021, there is nowhere to park. Casa de Emdeko also has limited parking. There were not a lot of guests and parking filled up each night by 8:00 pm in the gated/secure section. You can park in the front lot near the on-site convenience store. I don't know how they handle the high season.As for covid restrictions, people weren't too aggro or pushy about wearing masks indoors. I chose to eat outdoors or made reservations since some places now have limited seating. But, I find it very unhelpful that Hawaii's governor told tourists to stay home even though they are required to be vaxxed or covid-tested at very selective labs before traveling. That's a lot to ask of visitors, especially when Hawaii hit its "goal" of 70% vaxxed. Of course, Governor David Ige changed that "goal" once Hawaii hit that. It didn't fit his narrative anymore. He's constantly moving the bar. I think that he's doing everything to be politically convenient. Certain groups aren't getting the vax, yet Ige is blaming his opponents. Meanwhile, Hawaiians want tourism and the Big Island is shell shocked that Kona Ironman World Championships were cancelled again in 2021.That gets me to the cleanliness of the condo. No cleaning service during stays. I think that I ran out of trash bags, too. It would be nice to get daily cleaning. That's my only ding against the condo. Also, it needs a better parking sys
September 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We were not sure what to expect when we arrived at the property. There was no one to greet us and figure out what to do on our own. We did receive a detailed letter before hand, so that was a big help. The room was nice, however, the bed was not the most comfortable. Loved the fact there was a kitchen, the balcony was amazing and we used it every day. we would have liked a view of the ocean, but it was easy to get to. We liked there was a beach, and two pools (one of which was salt water). We loved that we had a great view of the sunset from our little beach each day.
Shelia A.
September 2021
Great stay . Good price
Freddie Lee Harris J.
July 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I visited Hawaii when I was in college and love it so much. Every since we got married I had wanted to take my wife to Hawaii, but we really couldn't afford it. Forty years pass and I finally felt like we could afford it.I bought the plane tickets, and rented the condo and car via Orbitz. All three of these parts of our trip were super. We loved Casa de Emdeko 204. Situated on the beach, not at all far from downtown, on the lowest road where all the nice restaurants and cool hang-out are. It is a coded gate-protected community. The doors of the condo are locked with a code as well. The condo is clean. It looks beautiful, like it had recently been renovated. Nice amenities, such as kitchen ware, linens, towels, hair dryer of course, great wifi, great AC with a fan in living room and bedroom, nice balcony with table and chairs, great TV with all the channels you would want see. We loved the Cabana area on the ocean front, lit up with Tiki torches in the evening, there are gas grills at our disposition, great view of sunset, with a traditional conch-horn-blowing ceremony at every sunset. The staff and permanent residents are kind and helpful, with creating a family-like community spirit. I'm sure there are other positives. We loved our stay at Casa de Emdeko.
Bill Z.
July 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is a great place to stay and has everything needed. The grounds are beautiful and lush,nice cabana and barbecue area and excellent pools. Beautiful sunset every night. The 204 unit is very nice and well equipped. Loved the big shower, nice new appliances and lanai. We intend to return to Casa next year and would certainly recommend this location to our friends and relatives.
March 2020
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have been staying at Casa de Emdeko for over 10 years in many different units at times and said we would always stay in Block B but this unit was available so Switched sides. Found it quieter, easy accessible and did not miss the heat of the day. The unit is high end beautifully decorated and there is nothing you needed, from linens to dishes etc. There is a handy coffee bar and the whole unit perfectly setup. All newly done and the flooring so easy to keep clean. Blake and staff at Knutson and Associates will help you immediately if you needed any help.The grounds are well kept.Very much enjoyed stay !
Gregg L.
December 2019
Would stay again and recommend to others.
Jarmila K.
September 2019
We enjoyed beautiful sunsets from private beach,two pools and airy cabana. Unit is beautiful, clean and decorated tastefully.
Jarmila K.
September 2019
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We spent two wonderful weeks in #204 Casa de Emdeko. Nice clean unit with everything you need. We appreciated two pools and garden with the fountain, watched sunset from well kept beach.
May 2017
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I was traveling for 3 weeks from O'ahu, over Maui, to Big Island. The last week I was staying at the Casa De Emdeko. The accommodation was great, equipped with everything (even snorkeling gears for two persons was available). A minor drawback was, that the pool was under construction. This was not a problem for me, since I do not like swimming in the pool when the ocean is directly next to your door.All in all it was a perfect good decision to book there and I can recommend with a good ranking.
Hilary P.
March 2015
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was a lovely location and fine rental. The strict limits on the ventilation system were frustrating but overall we really enjoyed the stay. The cleaning and other fees felt a bit excessive considering what was provided.
Steve N.
January 2015
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Everything was fine and up to expectations. BUT no wi-fi was a real problem for me.
January 2011
Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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