It's the first time I have written feedback for a business.
However, for a business that tries to do a good job for the
customers, it's rude not to say any appreciation words. First of all, it describes the truth of its property and location. For its cleanliness, one must be there to see it because when I was changing a bad cover, there weren't any stains or molds on the bed. In addition, as someone picky about bed comfort, I slept quite well. It's a little too much to eat outside for every single meal when traveling with young children, so a condo with a fully-equipped kitchen is quite handy. If you are looking for a good and convenient beach for your kids for snorkeling and surfing( or take two hours of surfing lessons to get some basic ideas), it's only a four or five-minute drive from this condo. The beach is called Kahalu'u Bay. Getting the questions answered quickly, Dawn made me feel much more comfortable when I was traveling with my two boys all by myself. Finding a vacation home for a family stay can be stressful when safety, convenience, and cost are all top considerations. This property meets all the requirements of one's research. Yes, this property only has an air conditioner in the bedroom, and traveling to the Big Island in July can be hot. Yet, neither of my boys nor I complained during our stay. Lastly, for make a pleasant stay please follow all the property rules;especially, when its time to check-out.
Yuehua L.
August 2024
Great location with all amenities.
Kris N.
August 2024
The two pools are very nice. I like this place better than the resorts. Parking is a tiny bit tight, but well worth being away from the crowds. A/C, refrigerator, and washer/dryer all worked very well. Beds and sofa were very comfortable.
Jeff 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!
Anna B.
August 2024
Casa Kona is perfect! The view from the lanai is unbeatable! The condo had everything we needed to make our first trip to Hawaii a great one. It is so close to restaurants and beaches. Less than a 10 minute drive to so many cool places. We walked to a great little coffee shop each morning. Did I mention the lanai? The views are breathtaking. Along the seawall of the condo we saw eel, crabs, and a few fish. We will definitely visit again. Just a wonderful place to stay!
August 2024
Very clean and full equiped apartment. We stayed for a week; very nice location to downtown Kona, but you need to drive.
Quiet place; the two pools (open intolérance 9:00 pm) have been really appreciated by our family!
Dominique J.
August 2024
Nice pool
Kurt S.
July 2024
Everything you need, even the little things (extra toilet paper, paper towels, laundry soap, dishwasher soap, towels, beach towels and equipment). A sweet little home away from home unit with a fabulous balcony and a view. You almost don’t need to leave, with the property boasting two pools, one being a salt water pool, complete with sand surroundings to give you all the beach vibes.
Close proximity by car to plenty of markets, dining, beaches and located on the sunny side of the island.
Missing our breakfast on the balcony already.
MAIYAN M.
July 2024
View was great. Overall was very comfortable for our stay
Rob S.
July 2024
Good access to town, nice view and comfortable beds!
Connie J.
July 2024
The salt water pool was closed the entire time we were there which was one of the reasons I booked it. There was no washer/dryer in the unit which I thought there would be.
Rachel E
July 2024
We had a great stay here. Plenty of parking, amazing pools, great private beach area for watching sunsets. This was a really good value as well. Property was quiet and clean. Included all the needed amenities and accessories for a nice stay.
Quintin B.
July 2024
This condo was very clean and well equipped. Location was fantastic and the sunsets were magnificent. We would highly recommend and would stay here again
Carey r.
July 2024
This property was in a very convenient location.
Very comfortable stay, would love to return.
Cheryl M.
July 2024
We had a wonderful stay! Property and condo were clean and functional. We weren’t able to use the salt water pool because of high surf but thankfully the garden pool was available. Nice location, no complaints. Thank you!
Megan V.
July 2024
Our family loved everything about this stay! The community was quiet & serene. And very friendly neighbors & staff too.
Kimberly G.
July 2024
Our stay here was fantastic! Quiet gated community and incredibly clean. Very comfortable. The saltwater pool is amazing :)
Melinda
July 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:
Good size unit for two people with nice views. The common areas are fantastic with two pools and bbq area. The complex is away from the road so no noise from Alii drive. Unit is a bit dated inside but we don’t spend much time indoors anyways. Lots of towels which is always nice.
Ryan D.
July 2024
We always stay at jackies place when we come to hawaii. Perfect location. Perfect view, perfect everything. Jackie is the best to communicate with always. Cant wait till next year!!!
Anastasios C.
July 2024
This condo was wonderful. It was nice having 2 bedrooms so the kids had their own room. Kitchen was well stocked for any cooking we wanted to do. Having pools and an ocean view on the property was wonderful. My kids rate this condo as one of the best ones I have found in a long time! Mom win!! Thank you for such a wonderful stay. The location was perfect for going all over the island. Wish we would have stayed here the entire trip instead of getting hotels in Hilo. Would have been a long drive but we could have done it.
Erin C.
July 2024
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This place is exactly as pictured and met all of our needs and expectations. We’re a young couple with 3 kids (ages 6 and under). The place was a perfect size, had a washer/dryer in it, all kitchen appliances and needs, beach toys, snorkel gear, beach chairs, umbrellas and beach towels which are all huge benefits when traveling from afar - less to be packed! Initial needs were supplied and then we restocked as we used things up. Everything worked and anything we needed we simply text the number provided and within the same day our questions were answered or need was met. We were there for 10 days towards the middle into end of June and barely saw anyone…as in it is so peaceful and quiet and at any given time our family was normally the only ones, or accompanied by one other family at most at either pool. Not crowded AT ALL, but still close enough to everything - the main drive, shops etc. Other guests were kind and respectful and shared tons of good information as a lot of them were condo owners. Communication was great with the rental company and they were very proactive in reaching out and keeping up with us to ensure all our needs were met. I highly recommend this property and rental company! All I mentioned were just added features as I’d pay this and stay here a million times just for the view we had. We added this to our list of places we’d stay again for sure!
CRAIG M.
July 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 is the second time we have stayed in this unit as it is perfect for us. We love location as the proximity to the ocean and pool. The kitchen is very well appointed. There is everything you could want or need. The washer dryer this year made a world of difference also. The only thing I couldn’t find in the kitchen was a cutting board.
Cheryl M.
July 2024
Family of four thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We've stayed at larger complexes before and enjoyed the smaller, quiet vibe of this location. Very clean, loved the lanai, and close to everything. Thank you!
Bryan H.
July 2024
Loved the house and the complex. Can’t wait to go back!
Sabrina S.
July 2024
Centrally located, clean facilities, everything we needed. Lanai is the reason we booked and it did not disappoint!
Andrea W.
July 2024
The property was nice, only thing is the AC is either too cold (med fan setting) or not on (low setting), luckily there was the ceiling fan.
The view was really nice at casa de emdeko.
We enjoyed the warm pool.
Hope there was cooking basic essentials so we did not have to buy because we did not need much, only stayed a week. Most places do not offer it anyway.
Kelly T.
July 2024
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 had a fantastic time, the rental was very clean and welcoming. I wish it would have had some things like a washer and dryer, even though it was provided for cost, it would have been nice. And the fix for the shower drainage, it just needs a grate drain put by the opening and it wouldn’t hold water so badly in that area. Also, one other thing would be some beach chairs to take to local beaches. But overall we loved the place!!
CRAIG M.
July 2024
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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:
We had a wonderful 8 night stay at this property! The condo was very clean and the kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked with everything we needed The location was perfect, nice and quiet but an easy, few minute drive into downtown Kona for shopping or restaurants or south to Magic Sands or Captain Cook. The view from the lanai was outstanding and I miss it already! There was plenty of furniture both inside and outside for comfortable seating, but I will say that I found the bed to be too soft and not as comfortable (though I know that is very subjective). Wouldn't deter me from coming back though, as this condo was absolutely perfect for us. It was just my husband and I, so the size was perfect. It was plenty spacious for the 2 of us, but may have been a little small for a family. The extra half bath was much appreciated. The complex is very well kept and very quiet at night. We loved the salt water pool and beach area and enjoyed sitting in the courtyard in the evenings with tiki torches lit and watching the waves roll in. Knutson and Associates were very easy to work with and checked in with us during our stay to make sure everything was perfect for us - which it was. We had no issues or problems at all while we were there. If we ever have the privilege to come back to the Big Island, I would absolutely stay here again and wouldn't look anywhere else.
melanie b.
July 2024
We loved this property so much! The view was incredible and everything was so easy to get to. My daughter and I couldn’t get enough of the saltwater pool. We would love to stay here again! Thank you! Oh and the sunsets! Each more beautiful than the next. 😊 this was a great vacation for our family!
Jared s.
July 2024
Have stayed many condos on the Islands. This by far the best. Had back problem. Daily swims in both Ocean pool and fresh pool healed me. Condo everything you might need to enjoy paradise gorgeous sunsets every night. Hope to come again.
Susan T.
June 2024
Loved this property and it's set up! It was gated and included parking. The owner left great instructions and made checking in and out simple. We would for sure stay here again.
Kelly B.
June 2024
Loved it, perfect fit
Dan T.
June 2024
Wonderful place to wake up and central location!
Richard K.
June 2024
Clean, comfortable, and relaxing condo with a beautiful ocean view. Coffee on the lanai each morning while looking out over the ocean was one of the best parts of the trip. The bathroom was updated nicely; the kitchen was updated and stocked with all the right cooking and dining utensils; the A/C worked great; and parking was secure and easy. The beach supplies (beach towels, cooler, etc) were a nice bonus. Overall a great condo and we look forward to returning.
Justin H.
June 2024
Great cabana and pools as well as stunning sunset views over the water. Private parking was great.
William R.
June 2024
Great location easy to get where we wanted to go. Right on the water you can hear the ocean crashing against the rocks at night. There was a coffee pot issue but other than that we had an amazing week.
June 2024
Great location! Very enjoyable stay!
Jennifer Ann Dudzek
June 2024
This was one of the nicest short term vacation rentals I have ever stayed in! The grounds are beautiful and the rental itself is excellent! We could not have asked for anything better! Thanks so much for the hospitality!
Debra B.
June 2024
We initially had to cancel due to an illness my wife had but she recovered quickly and the management team adjusted our time frame so we could fit in our vacation. Thanks to Nick for being so kind. Unfortunately, my wife fell the second day of our trip and broke her right arm. We spent a long day at the emergency room then found out she needed surgery. Needless to say, we spent most of our time at the condo on the lanai watching the ocean. We still enjoyed the property and made the best of a difficult situation.
John A.
June 2024
The unit was absolutely lovely. Super clean and well prepared with everything we could possibility need.
We thank Kelii and also the manager, Tiffany, for an excellent experience!
Great location along Ali'i Drive and excellent unit location just above one of the pools. We also enjoyed the salt water pool. Little store nearby but has an amazing variety of foods and goods at reasonable prices.
We have stayed at Casa de Emdeko many many times since 1996 and it is always fantastic. Mahalo!
Kevin O.
June 2024
Stayed here in December 2024 and this unit was outstanding. The photos don't do it justice - it's absolutely beautiful and very very large. The unit location has a nice view of the water, pool and the BBQ/community area, but it is still very quiet and amazingly private. Lovely, friendly and secure complex. Great saltwater pool and the sunsets were fabulous. Enjoyed the nightly conch shell and the feeding of the eels with the residents! Hosts were top notch as was the gift basket, the unit instructions, the restaurant recommendations and the really well stocked kitchen. Highly recommend - this unit is a true 5 star!
Elizabeth W.
June 2024
Loved the Sandy beach and salt water pool. Small and intimate setting. Updated Kitchen too!
Melodie E.
June 2024
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 the third time staying in this unit and it was wonderful. We love the quiet of this complex and the faux beach is always lovely at sunset. The condo is conveniently located to town. My only recommendation is to change out the pots and pans.stainless steel tends to burn. But not a deal breaker, overall the kitchen is well stocked. We will continue to reserve this property in the future.
Liz H.
June 2024
The stay here was very easy and clean. Great gated area with a private beach and pool. My wife and I came to Kona on a scuba diving vacation and loved the area. I would happily stay again!
Dylan W.
June 2024
The condo, and complex, are amazing. The salt water pool with a beach and ocean view was spectacular. The condo was thenperfect size for a family of four, and we will stay here again.
Carolyn C.
June 2024
My husband and I stayed here for 12 nights and it was great! When we arrived it was clean and ready for us to relax and enjoy ourselves.
The property is exactly as listed, plus more.
There is everything that you need to get started with your stay - If you are looking for a nice place to stay and have a quiet relaxing time I highly recommend this property.
Ric was great with anything we asked - he was quick to respond.
We will recommend this location to any of our friends that will be traveling to Hawaii in the future and will definitely stay here again!
Amy W.
June 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:
We very much enjoyed our stay! The Condo was well taken care of, had a good layout, and everything was as described. We loved how close the condo was to the water, and each night would sit on the Lani and listen to the crashing waves! We highly recommend the relaxed atmosphere of the Case de Emdeko property.
John S.
June 2024
Awesome family getaway! Love the new pool stones. We will be back next year. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Christiana S.
June 2024
Arrived to find previous occupants had left the air on with windows open. This brought moisture into the unit and leaving a musty smell. Part of our group could not stay because of health issues so they got a hotel room. The tv was nonfunctional also so we let the owner know of the issues. He was able to bring the cleaning crew in and had the tv replaced. He was responsive to the issues and made things right. Nice quiet location and enjoyed the stay for the most part.
Lynn C.
June 2024
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Pros: Location is great. View from porch is awesome. House was clean. Furnishings were fine.
Cons: while mgmt was good with answering calls with problems, there were still problems and none resolved during my stay. Dirty pots and pans. There isnt enough silverware for 6 people. Overall kitchen is lacking what I would consider essential items. Door fell off utility room and stayed that way. Broken dining chair and bar stool. This unit is best for 2 adults and 2 small children. We had to rent another condo after arriving to accomodate our family as the 2nd bdrm twin beds are made for younger children and the hide away bed was dirty and had a 1 inch thick mattress. The biggest con with this rental unit is that I reserved it 1 year prior but then in Jan 2024, i received a price increase. To say i was astounded will put it mildly. When I asked how Knutson {mgr} said i should find it in the contract. I couldnt. It was then pointed out buried in a long paragraph as one sentence. They can raise your rate whenever they want and however many times they want. I have rented a lot of places in my life but this was a first. Knutson's employee gave me a take it or leave it. BUYER BEWARE. THIS COULD BE A BAIT AND SWITCH.
Sherry B.
June 2024