What an ideal spot for enjoying the gorgeous sunsets and all the activities that Kailua-Kona has to offer! The location is beautiful and so convenient. The walkability is fantastic! This was also a convenient home base for us to explore, snorkel, and hike around the Big Island: Hiking in Volcano, snorkeling at Kahalu'u, hiking to Papakolea Green Sand Beach, visiting the Hilo Farmer's Market, driving to Waimea... Even for longer drives, it was lovely to come back to what truly felt like a home base. Mahalo for sharing this well-appointed, well-stocked, comfortable, beautiful space. We definitely recommend this location!
Heather S.
October 2024
We enjoyed our stay here. The view is gorgeous. Couldn’t ask for a better view. Nice to wake up to. It was a little loud at night but you can’t beat the sound of waves as you wake up. We saw dolphins one morning and that made our day. The place was clean and spacious enough for our family. We loved it and will be back.
Chi K.
October 2024
Clean & tidy.
2 bedroom and 2.5 bath.
1 bedroom downstairs with 3/4 bath ensuite.
1 bedroom upstairs with 1/2 bath ensuite
1: 3/4 bath with washer/ dryer.
Beautiful ocean view from living room lanai.
Mountain view from upstairs lanai.
Have a fun relaxing time.
Cathryn R.
October 2024
We liked the location as it was close to restaurants.
The unit was well equipped and had everything we needed including beach stuff.
We did not like the lack of AC. Had to keep the windows open to keep cool but this meant quite a bit of noise at night.
Rick
October 2024
Love the view easy access to dining, snorkeling bars, dining shopping, definitely would return
Ang E.
October 2024
Awesome views of the ocean. Centrally located near many restaurants and small shops. Excellent security. Nice having two bathrooms. Bedroom is very small, luckily could put suitcases in living room. Very clean.
Nancy J.
October 2024
Excellent location can walk to everything downtown
Lori P. P.
September 2024
I was thrilled with the location and assigned parking, making it a great location to stroll the waterfront or head out in a car to explore farther locations on the island. We were disappointed with the cleanliness (mainly the floor), lack of renovation in the second bath. We removed shoes when we checked in (as we usually do in homes in Hawaii), and later found the bottom of our feet were black. Didn't go barefoot after that! While the listing mentioned the upgraded kitchen (true), the second bath was a big disappointment! A very sloppy job was done to remove the bathtub to create a very small shower and room for the stacked washed dryer. The tub faucet was left on the wall of the "new" shower to bang your shins against! Also the door was looking pretty ragged with a lot of corrosion - just looked out of place with the kitchen updating. The location was everything we hoped it would be, just a little disappointed with the cleanliness and lack of updating throughout the unit to match the kitchen.
David S.
September 2024
It’s all about the location and view. Walkable to everything downtown Kailua-Kona has to offer (and I am disabled). The view was amazing and the condo clean, comfortable and well appointed. The only reason for the four star rating and not five is the lack of air and I’m not just talking about A/C. We can live without A/C but you need some trade winds. There was hardly a breeze blowing through which made it very stuffy and hot even with the windows open and all the fans blowing.
Christine C.
September 2024
The location was fantastic, great security, the view from the room extraordinary, plenty of shops, restaurants, bars, within short walking distance. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Joseph S.
September 2024
Loved the location, in the heart of Kona. The condo was clean and well stocked. Had an issue with the TV and it was corrected right away. Appreciated the attentiveness.
Would stay there again. Highly recommend this property. Thanks for a great trip
Gina W.
September 2024
Property needs a new cleaning company and have air conditioning installed.
Gloria C.
September 2024
Excellent location with easy access to shops and restaurants on Ali’i. Quiet. Nice to have washer and dryer in unit. Great afternoon sun and sunset views on the balcony. Bit challenging to find the parking space at first, but nice to have a covered space. All in all, good value!
Erin S.
September 2024
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Shauna K.
September 2024
We have stayed many times in and near Kona and loved this home for its location and gorgeous view of the ocean. Walked to everything, well-stocked and very comfortable. :)
Sandra H.
September 2024
We very much enjoyed our stay. The condo is very nicely modernized, comfortable and clean. The location is excellent. The property managment is excellent.
richard m.
September 2024
Comfy beds, nice cross-breeze, great shower and pool. Info book awesome, excellent TV, m-wave and washer. Noisy in early am (trucks, traffic)
Paul J.
September 2024
This was such a great location. We walked everywhere. The beach supplies were awesome. We appreciayed the cooler. The pool was great!
Ronda K.
September 2024
Lisa was happy to help with anything we needed. Perfect location, loads of space and fully equipped.
Felicia W.
September 2024
The condo was exactly as advertised. Great location to shopping/restaurants! Clean! And Mary was absolutely great to work with! Had a little issue getting in but Mary was so quick to respond and help it really wasn’t an issue at all. Any other questions, Mary was very helpful! Condo had everything you need for the stay and beach!
Bill G.
September 2024
We had a wonderful stay at this condo. It is centrally located in Kona and it is close to everything. Perfect ocean view, beautiful sunset, people watching and sound of waves at night were the highlights of our stay. The owner was very kind and prompt in communicating everything. This condo has all amenities that anyone needs during a beach vacation including snorkeling gears, body boards, beach umbrellas, beach chairs and many more. We saw beautiful sunsets, canoe competitions and spinner dolphins from the lanai. We want to stay here again.
TATHAGATA B.
September 2024
Everything was as advertised. Great stay.
Jeff F.
September 2024
Location was convenient.
Mattresses could be updated.
Property Manager entered uninvited unaware that we had checked in.
All in all we enjoyed our stay.
Dena L.
September 2024
The unit was incredible. The view and the vicinity of shops, stores, restaurants, and beaches was incredible! If there was only AC! 😂
Leonard K.
September 2024
No a/c. Stuffy, hot. Few angry homeless yelling profanity constantly nearby. The washer/dryer were very nice to have. Two dozen roaches exterminated by myself. But, the view was astonishing! We ended up going to a different property. Didnt use the kitchen due to the roaches I found in the drawers. The location was a big plus. We will not return to this property.
kendall
August 2024
So to be fair we had the penthouse booked for 5 nights. Upon arrival looking at the area it wasn't what we imagined. It's an old condominium building. From the minute we pulled into parking lot to the walk to the elevator wasn't what we had thought. We walked into the place and the penthouse was nice and clean. The furniture was whicker with cushions on it. To be honest we decided to leave and book a resort on Kohala coast. Just didn't really feel safe because the area and place itself was sketchy at best. Just saying please check location and area place is in before booking.
brian S.
August 2024
Checking in with the help of Noel made it so much easier. Make sure to read the black binder once you get inside it helps familiarize yourself with all that you need. It was a marvelous location and you can’t beat the view. Unit was very well supplied. We hope to return because we loved it.
Gail S.
August 2024
Great location in the heart of Konopalii Kona
Beautiful condo with a beautiful view.
Joseph P.
August 2024
Unit came as advertised, central to everything.
Michael S.
August 2024
I let the property manager know some of these things but feel they are worth mentioning: pillows old and musty and mushy, sliding doors do not lock, left side levlour windows in main suite do not close and a couple are actually ready to fall out. Noise from music/bands at nearby restaurants went on until 2 am.
We did appreciate the well stocked home with spices and coffee makers and extra bedding and towels.
Mary H.
August 2024
Watching and hearing waves crash from the lanai was so peaceful, day and night. Great restaurants and shopping all within a few blocks.
Lori D.
August 2024
The condo was in a great location, convenient to downtown Kona... shops restaurants etc. The place was clean, spacious, and came with everything we needed for the beach. The lanai was wonderful and had a wonderful view of the beach. The owners were easy to reach and took care of issues quickly.
The only issues we had were:
No AC, even with multiple fans it was muggy and warm.
Water took awhile to heat up.
The bedroom window opens to a walkway that is lit up during the night, I just hung a sheet up.
It can be loud since it is on Ali'i drive.
All in all we enjoyed our stay.
Kerrie P.
August 2024
Love the full ocean front view and ac. Easy walk to everything we needed. The farmers market was great.
Chan T.
August 2024
We love staying right on the ocean. This was the perfect spot. Beautiful view of the ocean. Kona was a block away - walking distance to a variety of shops and restaurants. The condo was also beautiful. Spacious, plenty of amenities, exactly as pictured. It was a good location for all the things we wanted to do and see.
Tara B.
August 2024
Very comfortable and nicely appointed vacation condo very close (2-3 min walk to some) to great coffee, restaurants and shops. Owner was super helpful!
WILLIAM M.
August 2024
My husband is from Kona and we visit often. This is the best vacation rental we have stayed at on the island. The location is fantastic - close to town and with a direct ocean view. The condo is incredibly comfortable with thoughtful touches in each room. I look forward to staying again!
Danit M.
August 2024
We love staying here. It is our favorite place to stay in Kona. Great communication and the unit has more than you could possibly need for a wonderful stay in Kona.
Christopher S.
August 2024
Perfect location.
Martha A.
August 2024
Close to everything Kona, we loved this unit for the views and the closeness to all things Kona. Easily walk to shops and food. Minutes to area beaches. Just a wonderful place. Thank you
Christopher S.
August 2024
I only gave 4 stars for cleanliness, b/c cleaning service forgot to wash towels from previous renter. This was remedied quickly by property manager.
This location is great for all in-town activities, & access to paddleboard/kayak rentals.
There is no A/C as stated, but we didn't need it; ceiling fans in every room, & on lanai work great. You are literally across the street from the ocean, & breeze is beautiful.
Street below can get a little noisy at times, but I found the sound of the waves drowned out street noise. We slept with lanai doors open (screens secured), every night.
Property owner has made several upgrades since our stay just 2 weeks ago.
Will definitely return!
Claudia K.
August 2024
We love vacationing in Kona and often stay in a nearby condo. (It was unavailable when we booked this trip and we feel fortunate to have found it.) KJ’s Place rises to our top choice because of the spaciousness, stylish furnishings, wonderful double shower, sense of security and beautiful views. The apartment is fully staged with kitchen utensils, dishes and a big bonus: beach gear - from a full size surf board down to reef-friendly sunscreen.It was easy to keep the place clean with a simple effective vacuum and having an in apartment washer/dryer allowed for lighter packing of clothing. We had absolutely no problems with this unit. Communication with the owner was smooth and pleasant! 5+ stars in every way!! We hope to return to KJ’s Place for our next trip to Kona.
Angie C.
August 2024
Lovely unit with great ocean view. Management contact was friendly and helpful. Will stay again!
Chandra E.
August 2024
Great location and surprisingly not too noisy with main street below condo. Well outfitted condo as described. Karen and Ed are great hosts. Would stay again.
Chester K.
August 2024
Great location and great place to stay.
Leslie N.
July 2024
Beautiful 2 floor space; views of both hills & sunset.
Laura C.
July 2024
Great Stay. From check-in to the last of 10 nights, this was one of the best locations in Kona. No problems! Short walk to Market next door and all restaurants!!!
John B.
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 rental was perfect! The views from the lanai were beautiful. We couldn’t have asked for a better location. It was close to shops and restaurants. Will definitely come back!
Lynn R.
July 2024
Absolutely loved this property. Cannot beat the view -having coffee and wine on the balcony overlooking the Pacific Ocean was amazing , we love to people watch so we enjoyed watching the activity on Ali’i. Walked to dinner every night. Bed was comfortable and we slept great . Having a designated parking spot was a plus. I saw other comments about the telephone wires and noise - but we didn’t have an issue with either. Slept with AC on for white noise at night, Just FYI, there are two beach chairs , two boogie boards and two ice chests there as well .
Megan G.
July 2024
Beautiful view from this Kona Condo. The inside was a bit dated but very clean and had all the supplies you would need for a wonderful stay in Kona. Beds were comfortable, but living room furniture could use some updating. Pick up a package of plastic wear when buying groceries.
July 2024
The sound of the ocean was my constant companion with the doors and windows wide open.
Victoria R.
July 2024