Jason R.
August 2024
My F-I-L gave me a list of what he wanted for a 50th wedding anniversary for him and my M-I-L and my wife and my 25th. He didn't care where in Hawaii, but he wanted to be as close to the ocean as possible. From the moment we walked in the door until after we got back home, he kept saying how amazing it was that I got them everything they wanted on his list on this condo. Everyday we got to watch some very good surfing while listening to the waves crash. Everything is kept in great shape and the owner has done a great job maintaining and decorating the unit. Plenty of room for the 6 of us that stayed. There was a closet with a bunch of stuff for the beach. We had brought along a beach tent and a couple of chairs and never had to go and rent or buy anything else. I highly recommend this unit. Close to everything along the strip while being far enough away to remain fairly quite.
Robb B.
July 2024
Enjoy the beach and ocean views by day and fall asleep to the sounds of the Pacific waves at night. This is the perfect vacation rental for three singles or even three couples. Located right on the beach and convenient to everything Kona has to offer. Very clean and well appointed. Great location from the management company and concierge. Highly recommend using the free concierge service to plan and book activities.
Patricia W.
June 2024
We had a great stay at this condo and would definitely stay again. The location is convenient and the ocean views from the condo are spectacular. It was very clean on the inside and had everything we needed. The outside of the condo building is a little older than I expected, but the inside was nicely updated. I had one question for the property manager and they were quick to respond. I had read about a lot of noise in other reviews, but this was not the case for us unless you count the sound of the ocean!
Trudy H.
May 2024
Unit was nicely updated, clean, with an amazing beachfront view. Appreciated the accommodation for 2 parking passes and the amenities of beach items. Propert management was top notch. Highly recommend!
Bob R.
April 2024
Sitting on the balcony, you can watch the surfers and, we'll also say, a few whales. It was central to most everything by car, but it was nice to take the trolley into town for a relaxing time.
If you want a true Hawaii vacation, this place is worth the expense.
The location is just perfect, and I hope to make it back again one day.
Bob
Sarah N.
January 2024
Our family spent Christmas and new years at 401. Overall we really enjoyed our stay. The condo is everything the pictures show. Some of our issues were lack of AC, and it seemed it hadn’t been working for a while. Because of that, we had to leave windows open and Ali’i drive can be really loud at night. It’s also a big surfer beach which is really cool, unless you’re trying to sleep and you hear all their conversations.
I think next time we wouldn’t pick a place as close to the road, maybe more insulated.
However the condo was great, it got our family well, and there was no false advertising.
Emisabel E.
November 2023
This place was fantastic, cant beat the views! The property was very clean and everything needed for our stay was provided. The management was very communicative and helpful. Location is close to the downtown area and beaches. I would definitely recommend this place.
Mark B.
October 2023
Nice unit, beautiful views, close to everything.
Nancy R.
September 2023
The pictures of the facility are very accurate. The view of the surfers were something we sat and watch each day. It was amazing. My grandchildren went down the stairs and there was a small sandy beach right below us that they practiced snorkeling. It was very well equipped and even the two front rooms had little white noise machine to help everyone sleep. Would highly recommend this unit. Thanks for a great experience
Cameron C.
August 2023
Very nice stay. We had a wonderful time. Accommodation was as expected. lovely location and well stocked condo. People should know that the most convenient way to enter condo requires 4 flights of stairs. A minor critique is that the paperwork required to complete the reservation is time consuming and extensive. Not the norm for this type of reservation. perhaps this could be improved.
Robert S.
August 2023
The condo was well furnished, very comfortable and most of all, perfectly located with a beautiful view to enjoy nearby beaches (including the small one at the bottom of the stairs) and drives to Volcanoes NP and the visitor center at Mauna Kea Observatory. The barbecues worked easily plus the cook gets a fabulous Hawaiian sunset if you time it fight.
We all thoroughly enjoyed our Kona family vacation
Susan J.
July 2023
Just as described in the listing - right on the water, and a small convenient beach if you don't have the time to drive to a beach. Very comfortable unit and very nicely renovated. We were 5 adults, and there was plenty of space. It was great just sitting out on the lanai, listening to the ocean and enjoying the view.
Melody S.
July 2023
The property location is awesome! Condo 401 is great. Its clean with updated style, nice artwork, fully appointed kitchen, beach items, comfortable beds, and million dollar views from the lanai!
One small thing. It's probably time to replace the toaster.
jenny w.
June 2023
We enjoyed our stay here. It is a very comfortable unit with a FABULOUS view. It’s an end unit so very quiet. Loved being able to stretch out and have space. We would love to stay again.
Russell O.
June 2023
This condo is well appointed and comfortable. Even with 6 of us staying there we never felt like we were on top of each other. The view of the ocean is fantastic and I’ve never slept better listening to the waves at night. Location is very convenient and minutes away from some great places to eat. We will be staying here again for sure.
Louis K.
April 2023
Great experience with management and property.
Romie E.
April 2023
Loved our stay but one night we heard men talking all night until the sun came up. Once the sun was up we could hear them gathering cans and bottles
Karin K.
April 2023
This condo is a rare treat! It's located on the top floor of a small four-story complex overlooking a private beach and one of the top surfing spots on the island. The views are incredible and watching the surfers is so entertaining! Even though it's a surfing spot there is a little protected inlet that's like a small pool for kids to safely enjoy the ocean.
The condo was spotless and felt very clean and safe. Every room has been very thoughtfully decorated. I loved the Hawaiian-themed artwork and relaxing color scheme. The kitchen has everything you'd need to make meals for a family of four to six. The beds are comfortable and the space is good for four people (six if you have little ones). The owners have done a great job of making the most of every inch of space available. The master bedroom AND bathroom overlook the ocean with the constant sound of the waves. The other two bedrooms look out at the volcano, but you do need to contend with the sound of traffic and the occasional obnoxiously loud car or bike. The privacy of the unit and condo is fantastic. You definitely feel like it's just you and your family. We all loved this condo and would stay here again.
Errin D.
March 2023
It was a great family vacation with teens and grandparents. The view overlooking the ocean can not be beat! The trolley was so easy and took the us into town without any issues. Kona Coast was so quick to respond and helped us get in early to the condo when we arrived an hour ahead of schedule. I would definitely stay here again.
Tracey K.
March 2023
My family & friends stayed in this lovely 3-BR condo that was right on the ocean. Watched surfers during the day and beautiful sunsets in the evening. We ate all meals on the deck which was a nice feature. The condo had plenty of dishes, glasses, cookware etc. There were also beach chairs, beach umbrellas and cooler to use. We didn’t use the beach adjacent to the condo, preferring instead to go to a sandier beach. We had a wonderful time and would definitely rent this property again.
Melissa B.
February 2023
This property was perfect for our family vacation! Being right on the coast meant we got beach time in every day. Location was perfect for the activities we had planned. Loved that we were in a corner unit on the top floor - it didn’t even feel like we were in a complex. Unit had everything we needed and was the cleanest rental I have ever stayed in. 100% would recommend!
Donna R.
February 2023
Loved this condo. It had everything we needed. The location was perfect right by the ocean. Beautiful!
Paula C.
January 2023
Clean, great location, Kona Coast Vacations was great to work with.
Richard O.
January 2023
Spectacular ocean view and location. So great to watch the daily surfers. Unit was well appointed. The beds/pillows were amazingly comfortable. Located approx. 2 miles from shopping area. There is a trolley that runs multiple times a day to this area. Would def. recommend this unit. Side note: unit is on the 4th floor a distance away from the elevator for anyone with walking difficulties.
Patricia H.
December 2022
Property was just as presented on-line, communication with management property was flawless, location excellent for all Big Island activities. I wouldn’t hesitate to highly recommend this property.
Rose A.
November 2022
The location, view and accommodations were excellent. It met and exceeded our expectations for a great stay. One issue reported with a bedroom ac unit was fixed rapidly the same day. I highly recommend this property. Mahalo!
jill w.
November 2022
Great location, very roomy, enough for 6 adults. Beautiful views and everything you need for the beach and a great vacation. Two of the air conditioners did not blow cold air and it’s hot on the 4th floor, toilet broke but maintenance did come fix it at some point and one of the air conditioner units, never did get the parking passes that we were told to put in our cars! Condo is missing a few items, but great for the most part. Elevator is way far away, but there are stairs right by the unit if you park at the end. 4 flights is a lot especially if you were older! Love being right on the water!
Diane G.
November 2022
No problems renting this condominium. General feeling of our family of 6 was we would be happy to stay here in the future.
rob e.
September 2022
Nice location and view. Property very clean and well maintained.
Our rental was located on the 4th floor and needed to take the stairs since there is only one elevator located in the middle of the complex.
The main bedroom is on the ocean side so you hear the waves at night. However, the other bedrooms are on the Ali Drive side and can be very noisy/loud at night.
The main deck/patio is small and the table and chairs take up much of the space. So not much room for more than a few people to relax and watch the ocean.
Julie J.
August 2022
We enjoyed waking up every morning to see surfers out having fun and having our own private Lanai to watch the sunsets. Nice to be on the trolley line between Kona and Keauhou so we didn’t need to worry about parking during busy times in Kona. Lovely little sandy beach right below our lanai.
Cindy S.
August 2022
Enjoyed the stay with family with free parking and an awesome view watching the ocean waves and surfers. It was close to lots of shops, beaches, and restaurants and a great location for major tours for pickup. The condo also had beach chairs, beach umbrellas, and swim gears. Laundry washer and dryer were in the unit, which was a plus!
Usha S.
June 2022
Beautiful updated 3 bed/2 bath-with priceless view of the ocean!
Tara G.
June 2022
We loved our stay in Kona! The property exceeded expectations--everything was updated, and brand new beach chairs, snorkel gear, and lots of nice extras were included. The hosts also were so helpful in recommending restaurants and even booking an excursion for us. Would definitely stay again if I ever get the opportunity to come back to Kona!
Michel G.
April 2022
The location was great. The outside veranda was the perfect place to see tens of surfers on a daily business. Also, the orientation with regard to the sun was great as you would be able to sit outside without cooking under the sun. Finally, the small but clean beach was a great place to enjoy the great weather. We would return anytime.
Carolyn F.
March 2022
Great location, perfect size for the 5 of us. I would update the beach chairs; we lost a chair on the last day of our stay to the arm rusting right off. Other than that, I would definitely recommend this property.
Patty G.
February 2022
The condo was in a great location, clean and ready for us at check in. Costco and Safeway are a short distance from the condo. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking with a full size refrigerator. Comes with a washer and dryer which was very handy to have!!! We did find that the pictures on the website made the condo and lanai appear slightly larger than they actually are.
We found the beds to be very comfortable, but 2 of the 3 beds are built higher which requires a shorter person to use a footstool to get into bed. Also, both the indoor and outdoor dining tables are taller, making it more challenging for a shorter (5’ or under) person to get into the chairs.
We spent most mornings and evenings enjoying the beautiful ocean and watching the sunsets. It was also fun watching the surfers or using the hot tub located in the complex. We would not hesitate to recommend this condo when visiting the Big Island.
Michelle R.
January 2022
Incredible location and stay in Kona town! The condo had incredible ocean front views and we fell asleep to the roar of the ocean. The entire place was updated and perfect for a family or small group. Bonus: the best poke on the island (da poke shack) is right in the front parking lot. Breathtaking lanai views and incredible value! We will definitely stay here the next time we visit Kona!
Nicole J.
October 2021
The best part about this property is the view. Drinking coffee on the balcony and watching the surfers was amazing.
Sara S.
October 2021
We loved this condo! Very nicely appointed with all updated appliances and furnishings. Wonderful location; very private and a magnificent view. We especially liked the master bedroom with its own lanai and view. And there IS an elevator in the complex, contrary to a previous review.
Hadrian K.
August 2021
We stayed here with a family of 5 including 2 kids aged 5-7. Everyone loved watching the surfers and the beach in front of the building is nice to sit and relax on. The apartment is beautifully updated, very comfortable and the AC works great. Highly recommended!.
Lainie C.
August 2021
Clean and beautiful property right on the beach
Debra P.
July 2021
Incredible! Great location; great views; right on the ocean! Sea turtles in our "backyard"; sunsets/sunrises; beautiful condo!! We were a party of 6 and this condo could easily sleep 8 (pull out sofa in living room). I didn't want to leave!!!!!!
connie k.
June 2021
This complex offers the most amazing views! Our condo was very well appointed with anything we needed (kitchen, linens, beach items). The beds were very comfortable, everything was clean, and we were pleasantly surprised that all 3 bedrooms had air conditioning. We didn't need it much but it was nice to have when we wanted it. The location is fantastic being close to town but also close enough for activities south of town as well. DaPoke Shack is on the property and we loved getting poke and eating on our lanai a few times. This was our 3rd time renting in this complex and we will keep coming back. Waking up every morning to the surf crashing below, watching sunsets on the lanai and always having the entertainment of the surfers at Banyans makes this an outstanding value! The resorts cannot match this view!
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