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 wished for a quiet place on the island without a tourist resort.
A guest from Portland, OR
September 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:
The condo was very roomy for our family of 5, with 2 full baths and 2 large bedrooms. The kitchen was well stocked, very modern; nice appliances throughout. We love this location, and the Lani had the most spectacular view of the sunsets! Would definitely recommend this rental.
Vonda G.
September 2024
The condo was just perfect for two couples. It was clean and well equipped. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay watching the sunset every night. Plenty of wonderful restaurants nearby. Especially recommend Sunset Kai Lanai.
Valerie S.
September 2024
Loved Shawna's place. Everything was great, especially the sound of the ocean and the views! The place is really close to Kahalu'u beach, which has good options for snorkelling.
The place is stocked with equipments for Tennis, boogie boards, pool noodles, which was very convenient.
We would definitely stay there again.
Madhuvanesh P.
September 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:
Thing one is THE VIEW! What a delight to sit on the lanai enjoying it. The space was perfect for three to four people, plenty of beach gear was available and everything worked as intended. The level of quality of fixtures, dinnerware and cookware was also a level above similar properties at which we have stayed. It was also quiet and quite private, while being close to beaches (we could walk to Kahalu'u beach park for great snorkeling), groceries (KTA is a 2-min drive), and other adventures like nighttime manta ray dives at Keauhou Bay. I wish to return soon! The management company also accommodated us when we requested a late checkout - this gave us almost another full day to snorkel! A lifesaver! Highly recommended.
John B.
September 2024
Great spot right on the water. Convenient to restaurants and a grocery store and a short drive down the coast to the downtown area.
Stephen T.
September 2024
This stay was incredible. As soon as we walked in the place I was an awe. It was so organized and clean. The view was just breathtaking. Pictures do no justice. The condos were quiet it was so relaxing. They provided the necessary basics for a week. Also a folder with information on how to work things and recommendations Afro restaurants. I loved this stay.
Evette M.
September 2024
We like everything
Lyudmila K.
September 2024
We were unable to stay at the property due to a AC issue that could not be resolved.
September 2024
Our stay was comfortable and quiet. Just what was needed.
mid Sept to early Oct P.
September 2024
The unit was very nice with a great view of the ocean. It was good to have air conditioning since the afternoons were hot when we were there. The condo complex was very conveniently located to explore areas of the island around Kona. There were quite a few stairs so someone with limited mobility might struggle, but they were not a problem for us. We would stay here again.
Shannon H.
September 2024
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We were staying at the property to attend a major outrigger paddling competition. The location is outside the hustle and bustle of Kona and we appreciated the quiet. The site amenities such as pool and BBQs were great for us. The lanai was pleasant and provided us with a range of seating arrangements for the group in addition to indoor living room. The rooms were fairly spacious and the beds comfortable. AC is an optional extra charge but definitely needed in summer. The kitchen was well set up with all the pots, pans and dishes we needed. A few spices and dried herbs were also available. The washer was in the process of being replaced but we were fairly compensated and also offered an option to move should we have preferred that option. Because we were paddling and competing laundry was important to us. The management company responded very quickly to this and another small maintenance issue. Things happen but they were quickly remediated. It is a very good option for a group or larger family and we would definitely stay here again.
Line R.
September 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 enjoyed the rental and found it to have everything that we needed. The property managers were very attentive sending us messages each day to ensure everything was going alright.
Mark B.
September 2024
The property has a lot of positives. There is ample parking, it is quiet and has a surprising amount of privacy for a ground-level unit. The sunsets are fantastic. The main bedroom has slider-type doors for internal privacy if needed. Bathrooms are nice. The A/C works well. They provide a generous amount of beach toys, chairs, etc. The only real negative is the TV. It is much too small for this price point and it runs an odd streaming service as opposed to traditional cable. Obviously, it's not the main reason you go to Hawaii, but an upgrade is needed. Also, it seemed the better beaches were pretty far away, but we aren't super familiar with the Big Island so we may have missed some closer beaches. Overall, it was a very nice property and we would likely stay there again.
Matthew G.
September 2024
Rating Details:
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 stay at the Knutson property very clean and spacious the description of the property was accurate property is well maintained we had breakfast outside on the lanai overlooking the ocean we loved the gated community we stayed in the same community before different unit highly recommended
Abdul K.
September 2024
Amazing views!! Could not ask for anything more !! Beautiful & stunning !!
Catrina H.
September 2024
The place is in need of some updating (popcorn ceiling) but our stay was pleasant. Nice view and location. Snorkeling right off the resort was lovely. Kids found a great spot to jump off the cliffs in to the ocean and spent hours doing so. AC was nice and needed. A few small things like no sheet or comforter specifically for sofa bed were disappointing but there were other sheets so we made it work. Overall I enjoyed the property.
melissa t.
September 2024
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Our party of 7 (6 adults and 1 adolescent) stayed in this unit for the week of 18-25 Aug 2024. Our unanimous opinion is that we will not return.
Lacked adequate ventilation. Don't even think about staying here in August (and probably not July and September, too). No breeze from 2 PM to almost 2 AM. Air flow through the unit was ok in the master BR if the door was left open, and ok in the living room. But the 2nd BR downstairs and the 3rd BR in the loft (tiny twin beds) were uncomfortably warm all night. The fans were filthy!! and did not help much.
Lacked adequate cleanliness. Yes, the floors were clean, but all the bed linen and towels had a musty smell. The gasket on the washing machine was covered in rotting mildew that required 3 cleanings with a strong cleaner before we could run a load of laundry through it.
Lots of utensils required a thorough cleaning so we washed all silverware, glasses, cups, saucers, and plates before using any of them. The oven needed to be cleaned, and we left it the way we found it.
This unit has a good location and great view, but needs maintenance, replacement of worn out items, and a thorough cleaning of just about everything.
David T.
September 2024
Loved this townhome. It was perfect for my husband, 2 boys (14 & 17) and I. The place is well stocked with everything you need, and then some. We enjoyed mornings and evenings on the lanai, watching the sunset, turtles, tons of yellow fish, birds, etc. The Big Island never disappoints! There is a nice little rocky beach with trees/shade adjacent to the property that are perfect for morning strolls, exploring, lounging, etc. We will be staying here again. Highly recommend!
Rebecca T.
September 2024
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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:
To start off we were able to get in earlier than the check in time after a quicl text asking of we could. We had 7 people in total, Mom, Dad, myself, wife, sister in law and two kids. Plenty of room for everyone while we were in the condo. I was born in Hawaii and have been back many times since i moved away. The location is great for ceuising down Alii drive and checking out the beaches. It is also right below the Keahou shopping center for dining and any store items you may need. It is a quick run to the main highway to get into kailua or head down south. There qere a few beach going items like a cooler bag and some chairs that made our beach trips more enjoyable. Kitchen was pretty wel stocked for cooking our own food. The kitchen knives needed sharpened but there were stones to do that. The grounds were nice and clean. There was an outside bbq area that we used a few nights. Our kids are 10 and 13 and they enjoyed the pool one evening. The pool started at 1 foot and went to 8ft or so. It is a goood pool for everyone from babies to adults.
Lee P.
September 2024
Pros
Back patio
Pool (with deep end our 12 y/o liked)
Kitchen
Cons
Cockroaches!!!! In light fixtures crawling up my 8 year old nieces legs when she sat in coach
Alycia O.
September 2024
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Wonderful property and condominium. We would stay here again if we came back to Kona. Some of the highlights I’ll list. The King size master bedroom bed was superb. Very comfortable. We nitpick mattresses whenever we stay at places. The second bedroom with a twin and a full size bed was great for kids or other. The patio is very pleasant but the biggest thing here is the privacy. Reason is if you walk along the oceanside pathway of the property you will see other condo units that have great views of the ocean but lack that privacy aspect so there’s pros and cons to everything. We also enjoyed the patio closet with random beach need items. We used the water shoes, beach chairs, coolers, etc. Keep one of these coolers in your car when you go to the grocery store to put things in. One last thing is a tip. The pool is wonderful on the property w/ clean restrooms and a outdoor shower to utilize but maybe on our 9th day of our 13 day trip we figured out the property has its own beach access so go north of the pool area past 3 or 4 condo units, follow a sidewalk around a corner and you’ll discover the beach access. It was quite private but don’t put your hand down on a sea urchin like I did:)
craig r.
September 2024
I loved this property with the ocean right off the back of the balcony. I enjoyed laying in bed listening to the waves. It was a short drive to stores, outdoor market and some of the sites we wanted to visit. I will stay here if it’s available on future visits.
Ward R.
September 2024
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:
You can’t get closer to the water than this clean, lovely townhouse. We loved the lanai for breakfast and afternoon readings sessions. The kitchen is full equipped and the air conditioning was powerful for the 90-degree days in the middle of our stay.
A guest from Alameda, CA
September 2024
The view from the lanai can't be beaten. The property was very comfortable. KSSR is always a good choice.
Pat A.
September 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:
Start to finish our stay was exactly what we hoped for during our first visit to the big island. The rental process, check-in & check-out went smoothly. The townhouse was centrally located to all the venues we wanted to visit. Plenty of recommendations on the rental app. Plenty of room for our party of four. Comfortable beds and bedding. All the amenities we needed. Common areas were great with the pool, tennis/pickle ball courts, covered eating and ping pong table. Reserved parking spot and easy access to the ocean to search tidal pools in the morning. Definitely recommend if you want to be close to Kona without being in the middle of congestion/traffic. Made for a very relaxing stay.
Andria S.
September 2024
Had an amazing time at the condo. Right on the water for the sunset. Cap review. First location for markets, coffee, as well as a movie theater. 10 minutes from the Kona area for restaurants. I’m already looking forward to coming back.
Daren F.
September 2024
The place was spacious. Beautifully set up and well maintained. However there were roaches in the kitchen of which were not mentioned. So it was very off putting and we literally had to watch everything and have our bags zipped up the entire time. The bath water was cold after like 2 minutes which was a little off putting as well. However, we enjoyed the pool and the location was great for our many destinations while visiting the island.
Stephanie D.
August 2024
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Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately 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:
Overall I was very happy with the experience. The place is well-maintained modern and clean. The location is about 10 minutes outside of KONA and really close to everything. There is a comfortable living room; two good size bedrooms and comfortable beds and a fully working kitchen. The check in process was easy and overall the price was reasonable and fair for what was offered. There were two MINOR issues: a. There are beach items which of course is a luxury but they are old and poorly organized and kept and so I'm not that useful. B. In general the Kunstman staff were very responsive and thoughtful – however I was disappointed that when I was checking out I was asked to not leave a negative review or anything critical online and I think that is unfair pressure to the client and unfair on other travelers. Other than that my experience is excellent notwithstanding my note - I recommend the Kunstman team and the property and club and would love to stay again.
Richard, M O.
August 2024
The property was great, the view was outstanding and the equipment inside the flat was also very good. We really enjoyed our stay
Dr. Andera S.
August 2024
The condo was super cleaned and well located. The view on the lanai is just amazing!!!!
Julie C.
August 2024
The condo was exactly as described. We had everything we needed to feel comfortable and ‘at home’ during our two week stay. The walk by the volcanic rock shore was absolutely beautiful with picture perfect sunsets.
Donna K.
August 2024
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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 my second stay at Keauhou Surf & Racquet which I highly recommend for its location, pool, gorgeous views, and lovely well-maintained grounds. I've had a great experience with Knutson both times. This condo is clean and comfortable, with everything we needed to relax oceanside. The KTA market up the street has fresh ahi and organic produce, and our condo's modern kitchen had every pot and utensil we needed (but I always travel with my own sharp knife!). We enjoyed meals on the lanai. Beds are comfy, and we loved hearing the waves at night. The living room furniture is attractive and in good repair, and the carpeting felt so good to bare feet. There are ceiling fans in every room as well as large portable fans in the bedrooms, and there is a through-breeze from the sliding glass doors that open to the ocean, but be forewarned it does get hot in August!
Virginia O.
August 2024
Property was nice and in good location. Air conditioning did not cool home. Loft area quite warm.
regina h.
August 2024
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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 stayed as a family of 4 (two teenagers) for 5 nights. The place was very spacious. My teenagers were able to share a bedroom with their own beds and had their own bathroom. Our master bedroom was very comfortable once we figured out the A/C. The rooms were not pitch black for sleep but they were plenty dark for us. The kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans, utensils, etc. A standard coffee pot so we bought coffee grounds. Not much for spices other than salt/pepper (no big deal to us as we only cooked eggs every morning). Plenty of towels for showering as well as beach towels and it was great having the washer/dryer as we used it several times. They provided laundry detergent, dish soap, TP, paper towels that lasted us our entire stay. They also provided beach chairs, umbrella, noodle, and boogie board; although it was too small for our adult sized boys so we ended up renting ones for $9 a day at Boss Frogs just a few miles down the road - really good deal. We would definitely stay here again!
Leann L.
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:
We had the best stay! The condo was perfect. I think it was one of the cleanest vacation rentals I’ve ever stayed in. On the big island it’s hard to find places so close to a beach. This unit was only steps away! It was amazing. We plan to stay here again!
Kilen S.
August 2024
We loved our stay in every way. Dennis qas also incrediblt responsive and helpful. A great stay.
Aaron
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:
We had a comfortable and relaxing week in this lovely townhouse. The updated showers and modern appliances made our time there feel luxurious. The location is perfect for snorkeling, visits to coffee plantations and just experiencing all that Kona has to offer. The property manager communicated well and we had no problems with access or amenities.
Donna H.
August 2024
Super clean and well equipped condo!
Plenty of space for a family of 5.
Lots of gear for outdoor activities.
The only downside is no ac unit.
Isabelle L.
August 2024
First, the direct ocean front access was completely incredible. It was so soothing to watch the sunset on the back porch and hear the waves all night long. The house was clean, in a great location, and it was helpful to have parking directly in front of the entry door. There was plenty of space in both bedrooms as well as the bathrooms. We didn't have time to use any of the beach equipment because of other things we had planned, but there was a ton of it under the staircase storage room. There is no AC, which was a little rough at first. But having all of the windows open and fans helped circulate the breeze through the house. Other than that, it's a great property!
Chrichelle F.
August 2024
Wonderful condo beautifully maintained and well equipped in all respects from a kitchen that had everything you would ever need to beach equipment from chairs, umbrella, snorkeling equipment and kids toys.
The location was perfect - in a lovely area near a shopping centre, fun beach 20 minutes from downtown Kailea-Kona. Above all a beautiful lanai with a view to die for.
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:
This condo was absolutely amazing. We had the best time. I really appreciate all of the extra beach equipment we were able to use. It was just one extra thing that made our trip very enjoyable. The view was beautiful and we would definitely stay there again! Thank you
jessica s.
August 2024
You can't beat the location. Right on the ocean, convenient parking and gated community. Nicely decorated. Only problem was washer broke while we were there and they could not get someone to fix it. Annoying but we survived .
Donald N.
August 2024
So amazing! We come back!
Andreas H.
August 2024
Me and my family really enjoyed our stay on the Big Island and in this condo. The location was perfect and close to shops, restaurants, walking distance to a great snorkeling spot!! They had everything we needed and plenty of extras, boogie boards and cooler came in handy for us.
Will stay here again on our next visit to this island.
Jeannine C.
August 2024
Very quiet and beautiful. Plenty of beach supplies. Friendly neighbors.
Micki M.
August 2024
Everything went perfect throughout our whole process. The condo was perfect for our family Every question we had was answered right away Thank you
eva d.
August 2024
Overall it was a good experience the view is amazing oceanfront with beautiful mornings and sunsets. The kitchen was well stocked so if you enjoy cooking you'll have everything you need. Dishwasher and in unit washer and dryer are definitely a plus I wish we had A/C.. The only complaint I have is the tenant above us was a stomper and was dragging the furniture around and slamming doors we could hear everything so we were awakened at 530am and it went on pass 11pm at night. It is an older building so the sound proofing or installation isn't the best. Kevin tried to help us but it was out of his control.
claire m.
August 2024
We loved our stay here. Communication with management was great. We have been coming to the island for years but only recently began renting and we have found our home away from home.
Thank you
Diane F.
August 2024
Best views on the whole property…stunning isn’t the word for it! Unit has everything you need for the beach: chairs umbrellas coolers - completely stocked with everything - kitchen too. We found the unit spotless and were very comfortable! Only comments would be no AC, our mid August stay was pretty stuffy at night with the heat and humidity. Tons of fans help but still tough on heat sensitive people.
Jamara F.
August 2024