Brett V.
July 2024
5 starts on all categories only because I couldn’t give 6 stars! This property was phenomenal and accurate to its listing! From the overall look and feel of the property to the cleanliness and convenience. We selected this property not only based on the photos listed by the owners but by all of the 5-Star review that previous guests left. Being that it was our first time visiting Hawaii, we didn’t really know what all to expect aside from beautiful weather and scenery. We wanted to ensure that the place we stayed at was clean, safe, and convenient to the things we wanted to do while on vacation. This property really had it all and we went from checking a Hawaii vacation off our “Do it once” bucket list to potentially visiting again in the future!
Bobby T.
July 2024
My wife and 2yo son had an awesome stay at this property. The hosts were so nice and responsive and they have thoughtfully equipped the unit for anyone to have a great stay. The neighborhood was so quiet and calm that it made for a very relaxing stay, and the pool club was perfect. Would highly recommend and would absolutely stay here again!
Kristi M.
July 2024
We LOVED our stay at Hali'i Kai. This condo was perfect. It had everything we needed for our stay. We appreciated small details like the beach bag hanging in the laundry room available for our use! (so helpful!). We also loved being able to use the snorkel gear (highly recommend snorkeling at two-step!) and beach supplies! (made for a great day at Hapuna - bring the boogie boards!)
The condo was well stocked, comfortable, and just overall wonderful. We would without a doubt stay here again!
We had a great experience at the Ocean Club restaurant & pool and we loved watching the sun set from the pool area.
What a gem! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Nga P.
July 2024
The condo was great just as described. We had a wonderful time staying there. It was spacious, clean, organized. John, the owner provided all info we need to check in. The location of the resort also worked for well for us. We had a great time while on the Big Island.
Jill G.
June 2024
I don't think I can adequately describe just how fabulous our vacation was at John and Dianna's slice of heaven, but I will try. We brought two of our darling granddaughters to celebrate their graduations from high school and college. We packed in so much fun, food, gorgeous sunsets and laughter! The Ocean Club is a wonderful Hali'i Kai only location that has a beautiful pool and th most delicious food and sweet employees. You MUST try the tempura green beans with unagi and sriracha sauce - literally to die for! The condo had every single thing you could possible wish for in a vacation home. It was SO well stocked and was the perfect location in Waikoloa as well as the entire island. It was immaculately clean ( we are picky about that) and comfortable.
We loved the night snorkeling with the Manta Rays - WOW! Amazing can be an overused word, but not in this case.
Kua Bay Beach is as beautiful as the guides claimed and every meal was delectable. Thank you for a special time for all four of us to remember forever!
aubrey h.
June 2024
This was such an AMAZING property that was close to stores, beaches, trails, and only a short drive from the airport. We had the time of our lives and our kids already want to come back
Maile M.
March 2024
We have stayed at different condos in the area but this stay has set the bar higher!
Brad C.
March 2024
We have stayed at the resort a number of times and it never disappoints. The condo was in excellent shape, well appointed, clean and checked every box. Thank you for a great stay.
ML F.
March 2024
Great property. Fully furnished kitchen. Full size laundry, spacious rooms and bathrooms. Beach chairs, snorkel gear, bogey boards, beach towels and umbrellas. Very clean and we appreciated kitchen essentials others have left, ziplock bags etc. The Ocean Club was wonderful too. We saw too many whales to count. The restaurant and bar are excellent and some of the best and most convenient food. All of the staff was friendly and accommodating. Our host John was easy to communicate with and we appreciated his timely responses. We’d love to return.
Bill T.
February 2024
Really enjoyed the experience at Hali’i Kai, the ocean club , whale activity that was easy to view and the clean grounds of the complex.
JEFFREY A.
January 2024
We have stayed at this property before and keep returning. This is the first time in this unit and it was very nice.
Jocelyn T.
January 2024
Our family had a great stay! The condo is very spacious and clean. It was very quiet at night which was wonderful after a long travel day. The gated community is beautiful and we enjoyed the pool and on site restaurant. We had no issues at all and would definitely stay here again!
Aaron S.
January 2024
Great place. Location is great. Condo is beautiful. Nice and quiet. Perfect for a relaxing vacation and as a base to explore the island.
Deb H.
October 2023
The place was amazing. We had a great time. Pool was fun and food is fabulous there. John was a great host. Can’t wait to return
Mary W.
October 2023
It was a nice place and the owner was great to work with.
Eric A.
October 2023
Condo was perfect for our family of 5. Great location to surrounding beaches and shops. Pool was fantastic! Can’t beat the location.
John was very accommodating and easy to commit with.
Mark F.
September 2023
John and Diana's condo could not have been nicer. This was my girlfriend (now fiance :) ) and I's first time to Hawai'i and staying here made it the perfect trip. The condo was immaculate with all the amenities you could possibly want, the resort grounds were absolutely gorgeous, and there was so much to do within a 15 minute drive. We had high expectations coming into this trip and we were still blown away. I couldn't recommend staying here enough and we plan to stay here anytime we come to Hawai'i in the future.
Ann K.
September 2023
Greal location, nice pool and onsite restaurant and the condo was clean and had everything we needed!
Christine M.
September 2023
Lovely condo on the Big Island. Lots of space for my family. Loved all the little touches like beach towels and snorkel gear that helped to make our stay more pleasant.
Cindy Z.
August 2023
We really enjoyed our stay. The property is beautiful and the unit is comfortable and clean. John was very accessible and answered questions quickly. We would love to stay here again!
Laurens G.
July 2023
Our visit to this residence, in the Hali'i Kai community at the Waikoloa Beach Resort, was a pure joy from start to finish. We found the condominium itself even more impressive than the owner's listing suggested, and its conveniences and amenities even more lavish. And the owner himself was extraordinarily helpful and responsive, replying to even our slightest and silliest inquiries with an almost startling promptitude. I would not hesitate to describe the quality and comfort of the accommodations provided at this residence as clearly superior to those of a four-star luxury hotel, and I would most certainly and most eagerly visit here again.
Kristine B.
July 2023
We loved absolutely everything about this unit. We spent a week enjoying breakfast on the lanai and sunsets at the Ocean Club. And the condo is a perfect middle point for access to all parts of the island. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay!!
Amy S.
June 2023
This condo has been amazing. There is everything you need to make it comfortable from the kitchen being stocked with pans and utensils to the washer and dryer after beach days. The beach club area is beautiful for morning and evening swims. We did not eat at the beach club to rate the food but the vibe was lovely, just watch out for the attendant at the pool. There is one lady the works there that was very rude, she will make you dump out even water if you try and bring it in the pool area. We went down to the club to grill some dinner one night at the bbq and she even yanked a glass bowl out on my daughters hand while saying glass wasn’t allowed. I understand the rule there just needed to be more class when enforcing the rules. She was very rude.
Other than our encounters with her it was truly fantastic. We would definitely stay here again.
Kelvan L.
March 2023
This is a beautiful property. Excellent location in Hali’i Kai, a beautiful gated community with an amazing pool area, fitness center, and restaurant on the ocean. The unit was nice and clean and spacious for a 2 bedroom. May stay here again in the future if available and highly recommend to others.
Sarah G.
March 2023
Excellent location in our favorite spot on Big Island. Loved the snorkel gear! Truly they’ve thought of next to everything when it comes to Hawaii gear from the hydrogen peroxide to the boogie boards. Only item we thought we could use was a large beach shovel so we bought one and now you’re set!
Being able to reserve a dining spot at the restaurant easily for a larger group for the next night was fabulous.
Next to all the best beaches.
Paradise.
Mahalo.
Wendy K.
February 2023
Fantastic property with spacious accommodations and lanai - fully equipped kitchen, comfy beds, everything you need for the beach. Great pool and restaurant/bar facilities with gym, putting course, pickle ball and tennis and basketball courts. Close to A Beach, the Hilton public lagoon space, King and Queen's marketplace etc. Hosts were super accommodating and fast to reply to our questions re. early and late check-in/check out.
Marta B.
January 2023
This property was great and very flexible with checkout. Thank you. Family had a great time
Mary G.
December 2022
The condo is lovely, spacious with great views and lots of light. Everything was perfect. We truly appreciated the owners’ care; the condo had everything we needed. Excellent location with easy access to great destinations for beaches, hiking, shopping. Highly recommended.
Laura K.
December 2022
We rented John’s condo for 10 days as two couples travelling together. It was a wonderful place to stay and perfect for friends or families. The condo was clean and spacious and the location was great; close to all amenities and the ocean. A vehicle is definitely needed but the Ocean Club is only a 7 minute walk with a great restaurant and excellent bar. It is beautiful and a great place to be at sunset. So many extras with this condo…..beach chairs, boogie boards, beach towels, etc. John the owner was very communicative and so quick to respond with any questions we had. Highly recommend. 5 stars all around!
Karlene F.
October 2022
My daughter and i had a wonderful time at this home. It was perfectly as described and I loved that the 2nd bedroom was very large as well as the 2nd bathroom. Very comfortable setting in a beautiful resort. We also had a 4 month old and appreciated the pack-n-play that was provided. We took advantage of the beach chairs for great sunsets on the beach. In addition, we left some important baby items in the dishwasher which John so graciously mailed to my daughter in Tokyo! THANKS John
Alyssa L.
September 2022
A perfect family condo! I can’t say enough amazing things about this place. One of the most unique neighborhoods and truly the perfect set up for a family of four. My husband and I and my mother-in-law and our almost 2 year old enjoyed walking to the ocean club at the end of the block every day. The staff at the ocean club + the food and the drinks were amazing! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. The pool was perfect for a toddler with a waiting area. We will definitely be back! It might be helpful to note that a car rental is a must to get to the grocery store and to the beach. Great beach close by in front of the Marriott hotel with free access and great parking.
John S.
September 2022
Wonderful time would recommend
September 2022
Our week+ stay at this condo unit was top notch. We've stayed here once before and it really is a great property. This condo unit was fantastic - very comfortable and had all the beach supplies we needed. Love the pool and Ocean Club. Can't beat it.
lindsay b.
August 2022
We loved everything about staying here. The location is fabulous, the condo was clean and comfortable, and we throughly enjoyed going to the ocean club and meeting new friends😍 We will definitely be back!
Rebecca W.
August 2022
This unit may be our favorite of the 3 properties we will have visited on our Hawaiian trip. The rate to rent this condo was outstanding for what you get. Currently we are at a larger “luxury” resort for about 4x the price on Kauai and I’m onot sure it’s worth it. This unit had everything we needed… snorkel gear, boogie boards, all kitchen stuff. Thank you John! It was a great adventure!!
Frances C.
July 2022
We enjoyed everything about the stay, accommodation great, ocean club great, location great. I would definitely stay again! Mahalo
erin r.
July 2022
Great location. Such a peaceful property. Everything you could want in the kitchen. Comfy beds. We stayed with our 2 teenage boys and they loved it as well. Plenty of space for us. Beautiful balcony to eat breakfast and dinner. Thank you for a wonderful stay
Kevin Z.
July 2022
Everything about the experience was first rate. Communication prior to the stay was excellent. Everything about the unit was as described. Would definitely recommend the Hali'i Kai location and nothing but positive feedback for the host and the unit.
JESSICA H.
June 2022
Our family of five loved this condo. The home was well stocked with everything needed to make it a home away from
Home. We especially appreciated the abundance of snorkel gear, beach chairs and toys! The beach club/pool was a short walk away and a favorite spot for us to hang out and eat! John was attentive with all communication and providing helpful tips. We will return for sure!
Ismael S.
June 2022
Stayed here for 8 days/7 nights at the end of May '22. The communication process with the owner and access to the property was seamless. Owner responds quickly and sent us the access info early. The condo itself is within the coastal resort area of Waikoloa, where the Hilton snd Marriott resorts are, but it is a secluded, private community, which we liked. Condo is well-furnished, clean, and perfect for spending some quality family time after a long day of enjoying the beautiful island. The Ocean Club is the community's private club house, with full bar, restaurant, pools, spa, and workout room. And an amazing view of the ocean! Just know that you are NOT near a major town. If you want any food after 9pm, you're on your own. After the local market (at Queens Marketplace) closes, it's slim pickings on where you can get food because the market and most restaurants are closed. So stock up your condo with food. We loved our vacation and the condo was a great launchpoint for everything we did.
Amy F.
March 2022
We had a wonderful stay with our two teenage boys. The pool and gym were close for them to go on their own. Walks around Waikaloa were beautiful and easy to do straight from home. We loved spending time at the pool watching the sunset. We rented bikes for the boys for the week from Big Island Motorcycle to get around Waikaloa. Thank you for sharing your home with us. We will return. :)
Michael W.
March 2022
Our family of 4 had a great stay. The condo was clean, kitchen had all the needed items, and the location was ideal on the west side of Hawaii. Great location to explore the full west side of Hawaii - took various day trips up and down the west side, with all trips within about an hour from this condo. Also enjoyed the restaurants and stores within 5 minutes of the condo. Would love to stay here again when we visit Hawaii in the future.
Judy D.
March 2022
Beautiful condo, grounds, and pickleball courts!! The owners are very kind and helpful! Most of all the ocean club was beyond expectation…. Right on the ocean front with breathtaking views and the most wonderful sunsets ever. We throughly enjoyed our stay!!!
Dave B.
February 2022
After a COVID19 delay of over one year, we were finally able to meet up with friends at this VRBO. Although Waikoloa is a bit of a drive from Kona, there are lots of amenities in the area. The Hali’i Kai beach club, which overlooked the ocean,
had a nice pool, exercise room and a bar / restaurant. The 2 bed 2 bath unit was spacious and well appointed. Beds were very comfortable. The appliances were new and worked well. Large lanai didn’t have a grill but there were communal grills near by. Hali’i Kai is a beautiful resort community with impressive grounds. It is located close to beaches, hotels and shopping.
Valerie V.
January 2022
What a dream this place was! I came for a conference held next door at the hilton and it was an easy and beautiful 10 min walk! The house was well equipped with lots of beach gear! Only recommendation is some travel coffee mugs! Highly recommend this place and hope to come back some day!
Sue J.
January 2022
My family enjoyed so much staying at this great. We’ll definitely come back when visiting BI next time. John has been very responsive and accommodating. Thank you.
Douglas W.
January 2022
Didn’t want to leave first off I can’t say enough about the owners of this property they were very gracious very good to communicate with and talk to that experience was awesome the property is just beautiful the pool location was great it is a little out of town but for me that was what I was looking for we don’t spend much time in town to be honest you don’t even have to leave the condo once you have all your groceries it’s that niceWe will definitely stay there again
Robert H.
January 2022
All the reviews about this property were spot on. We arrived at 5pm and the apartment was lovely and clean and cool. We could not fault anything in the place apart from maybe the fact there is no broiler pan for grilling things. Beds were very comfortable and all the appliances in the kitchen and laundry top of the range and in good working order. There were some spices and other bits and pieces of kitchen necessities in the cupboards too. The Lanai was a lovely place to sit and relax. We would certainly come back again.
Susan W.
December 2021
The property was perfect for our getaway. The condo was beautifully decorated with all of the amenities to make for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate and it rained for four of the five days we were there but thankfully we loved the spacious condo and roof that extended far over the deck so that we could still enjoy sitting outside. The pool and bar/restaurant area which is a short 7 minute walk was a huge plus. There are two tennis courts by the unit and there are very good quality rackets and tennis balls provided. John does a great job with providing the "extras" to make it for a very comfortable and enjoyable stay. I highly recommend!
Kim S.
October 2021
Excellent!
CARSON B.
September 2021
We had a great week in this condo, it is close to “A” bay, the King & Queens shops, Lava Lava restaurant and also not far from My favorite beach, Hapuna. We didn’t use the pool area because I have to be at the beach when in Hawaii, but it looked lovely. Would definitely recommend this condo.
Yiming L.
September 2021
This was just the kind of place we were looking for. My wife and I and our two kids (11 and 7) had a great time. Close to beaches, golf course, restaurants and stores as needed. We enjoyed watching sunset by the pool every night. It was a perfect home base for us during our stay. Made use of some of the beachgoing gear (boogieboards, snorkels, chairs) as well which was a huge help.
Very happy with our stay. Will book again if ever on the island.
Jonathan P.
September 2021
We had an amazing stay at John & Dianna's property. The condo was spacious and fully stocked with all the essentials. The condo was a short 10 minute walk to the pool at the Ocean Club and a short drive to shops and restaurants. John & Dianna provided great information prior to our stay that made everything extremely easy once we arrived. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Paul M.
August 2021
The unit was very clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. Very quiet and the upper-story end unit provided a nice view of the property. Lots of beach gear, snorkels, etc.
The Ocean Club was very nice. Pool is suitable for young children. There is a small but well-equipped fitness center open to the sea breeze on three sides. Location is convenient to nearby shopping, restaurants and both to A-Bay and the Queen K Highway. A beautiful and restful spot!
Lori L.
August 2021
Outstanding Condo home on the pristine Hali'i Kai grounds with lovely Hawaiian decor, superb amenities, and a great Club house that overlooks the Pacific offering pupu's & bevs, a fitness hale, and pool. John is a most gracious host and responds with lightning speed to inquiries/communications. Mahalo, John and Dianna!!
Michelle S.
July 2021
The condo was very clean and spacious. The description accurately described the condo and amenities. The pool had great views of the ocean and the sunsets were amazing which we enjoyed every night. We would definitely recommend this condo and would rent it again if we come back to the Big Island.
Ashley T.
June 2021
Our family had a fantastic stay at this property! It was even better than we expected from the pictures. The location is great and near so many fun beaches. The pool area was phenomenal for families as it isn't deeper than 4 feet, which made relaxing by the pool even easier. The owner always responded quickly and even accommodated an early check-in when I asked the day of. I would highly recommend staying here!
Vandana S.
June 2021
We were looking for a place where we can WFH - Work from Hawaii and John's condo was perfect for us. The WIFI was fast enough for three of us to be on Teams calls throughout the day and there were enough places in the fairly large condo for us to somehow manage to seclude ourselves and work. The only thing we missed from home were our work tables and computer chairs but it was still manageable. The condo itself and the community is just perfect for a relaxing laid back time - quiet, pretty and well maintained. The condo has everything and more you would need for a beach holiday including snorkelling gear with fins. We enjoyed our daily morning and sunset evening walks around the water front. This place is totally worth the price and John is super responsive and flexible host.
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