Our first time to the Big Island was memorable!
The location of the condo is just perfect, not too far but far enough from the "touristy' side of this island! We liked that our door was close to the elevator to make unloading easier. It was great to have a beach across the street and a pool in the middle of the property.
The condo was well stocked and having a washer and dryer was super helpful! We also appreciated the new walk-in shower! We look forward to booking at this location in the future!
Andrea S.
August 2024
It was a wonderful experience. The Kona area is beautiful, and the rental was perfect. Thanks for making the booking and stay a great experience.
Melissa K.
August 2024
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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 beautiful, clean, good AC, amazing bed, I couldn’t have asked for a more amazing place to stay. Right across from the most beautiful beach with amazing sea turtles! I would stay here again and again! Words don’t describe! Book here now!
Jordyn L.
August 2024
My family of four stayed here for two weeks while my other family members also rented units from this same complex. This was the best solution to finding an affordable AND amazing place for our big family get together.
The unit is comfortable with a good AC unit to keep things cool, VERY comfortable beds and fully stocked for you to enjoy your time. The washer and dryer work great. There are PLENTY of towels. The lanai has lots of of swim stuff as well. The pool is AMAZING. It's 8 feet deep at one end, has a shallower end, as well as a hot tub.
There are literally only two drawbacks for my entire time here, and both of these are super manageable.
The first is to get into the unit, you are going to scrape the bottom of your vehicle unless it's lifted a good ways. You can POSSIBLE get it to not scrape, but I did it twice in two weeks. So be ready. The driveway is also very narrow especially at the road, so be cautious.
The second is the ocean. While absolutely gorgeous (seriously, the pictures that show the bright turquoise waters doesn't do it justice), this can be a bit of a rougher experience for people who aren't familiar with the water. So just a word of cautious for people to REALLY be careful. On a side note, there's a restaurant across the street and you can sit and enjoy a meal while watching people get eaten by the ocean. lol
All in all, 10 out of 10, would DEFINITELY stay again, and will strongly recommend to anyone interested to go.
Mark W.
August 2024
Right across the street from one of the few sandy beaches (Magic Sands) on the Big Island that is not remote. Some decent snorkeling on that beach. Close to Kona town. About 25-30 minutes from the airport. Matresses are very good; kitchen is well-equipped but bring your own salt and cooking oil. The complex is quiet and has a nice pool and hot tub.
Bill
July 2024
This is a great property. Walking distance to Magic Sands Beach (which is a little bitty beach, but my kids’ favorite bc of the waves). It was super quiet and peaceful. Everything we needed was there…even boogie boards, coolers, and bug spray. Doug was very responsive when the wi-fi went out and had someone out the next day to work on it. The birds’ chorus at sunrise and sunset was pretty cool to witness.
Stephanie L.
July 2024
Our family of four found this property to be a perfect place for us to explore the Big Island. It was equipped with everything we needed to cook meals. We appreciated having the basics like spices and condiments. The snorkel and beach gear worked great for us to take a quick 5 minute drive down the road for great snorkeling. You can also snorkel across the street, but Kahalu’u Beach Park was much better with an outer wall creating calmer waters. Our teens loved that they got to spot sea turtles in the water there.
The beds were comfortable. Our daughter loved being able to sleep on the lanai. The bathrooms were well stocked.
The tennis courts were in great shape and the pool area was very nice as well.
We would stay there again if we make it back.
Jess B.
July 2024
We chose the 2 bedroom property because we traveled with 16 year old grandson.
The bedrooms were fine, the kitchen was wonderful with induction range, dishwasher, dishes and cookware all top notch.
The lanai was lovely, and there was an assortment of snorkel gear, beachmat and chairs, all things that made using the beach (and pool) easy without needing extra purchases.
The only minor inconvenience we tried to address by emailing the owners (as requested in their info sheet), but never got a response.
Overall a great experience.
We would return in a heartbeat!
Phyllis K.
July 2024
It was one of our best vacation ever! The place was absolutely amazing and had everything we needed with breathtaking ocean views, sunsets and walking distance to the magic sands beach. Thank you for being so welcoming and accommodating us with late checking out. We would definitely stay again and I would sincerely recommend your place to anyone who wants to have great stay in Hawaii.
Olga C.
July 2024
We absolutely loved our month at this property, it's probably my favorite place we've ever rented! The space was clean and well decorated, the sofa bed was extremely comfortable, Denise (the property manager) was so nice and professional. The location is perfect and we enjoyed the beach across the street, town, Waimea, and all kinds of adventures. Everything about this stay exceeded my expectations! We highly recommend this property to anyone, mahalo for making our stay so perfect!
Jen D.
July 2024
What great communication and place. Nice rooms. Loved having a washer and dryer.
Miranda W.
July 2024
2nd time staying here
Walter S.
July 2024
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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 a great place to stay with 5 min walk to the beach... Parking spot for this apartment is bad and they charged a $50 damage insurance which was not called out when I booked the reservation - this is the only reason it is a 4 star but apartment condition, location, etc were super great.
Arun A.
July 2024
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We had a great stay at White Sands Village at Magic Sands beach. What a great value this condo is! The covered reserved parking spot right next to the elevator is clutch!! The kitchen was fully stocked and love that condiments and spices are there for everyone’s use. Plenty of extra everything like trash bags, towels, chairs, beach goodies, laundry detergent etc. Water pressure in the showers were decent too which I appreciated and we had plenty of hot water. Pool and hot tub were crowded at times, empty at times, which was nice. The pool is very deep though so just a note for littles, there is a small three foot section however then it’s 4-8 feet from there, which my 11yo loved. Magic Sands was not swimmable while we were there due to a southern swell which brought in HUGE waves so it was fun to watch the locals bodyboard like pros and the lifeguards have no reservations about telling visitors to stay out of the water. The one day the waves subsided we still found the beach to be rocky so we went elsewhere for swimming. The shops and restaurants of Kona are a short drive away, all within 5-10 mins. Convenient to the harbors where all the tours go from and the airport. We’d definitely stay again!! Mahalo Nui Loa!
Amy M.
July 2024
We were part of a large family group who had multiple properties on site and we won the week. The huge lanai looking down to the ocean watching the sun set was amazing. The condo is laid out well for a family up to four people. And property management is both easy to work with and responsive to any issues you might have. Highly recommend!
Robert W.
July 2024
We enjoyed our stay
Taylor K.
July 2024
Great location, wonderful amenities and very comfortable living space.
Tiffany L.
July 2024
My family of 5 stayed here for 5 nights and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The condo was exactly as advertised, very clean, an large enough for my entire family to stay comfortably. The unit has a large kitchen that made cooking meals very convenient for my family. Wonderful location and we highly recommend this unit! Would definitely stay here again
Derrick H.
July 2024
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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:
Everything was perfect, very nice location. Perfect for a family of 4.
Mélissa G.
July 2024
We loved that the home It was well stocked with everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. Food that had been purchased and not used was available - in pantry - which is always helpful. Beach across the street was nice but unusable for us at this time since the waves were incredibly high. Lots of restaurants around. A distance from other sights such as Volcano National Monument and the Rain Forest so we did do a bit of driving.
Fabel K.
July 2024
The place & location was great. The condo is beautiful & furnished nice. Beds are very comfortable. Nicely equipped for the beach. Definitely would stay & recommend this condo again.
Michelle C.
July 2024
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This was the perfect spot for our family. It had everything we needed plus. The pool table out side BBQ and kitchen were beautiful and the swimming pool was great. The parking was a bit tight for the sUV we got but it was parking included so that was great. Everything in the condo was great. Sometimes the TV worked and sometimes it didn’t but could be user error as well. The floors were swept but could have been mopped and the kitchen rug cleaned. It had every utensil we could need. Dishwasher left a lot of soap on dishes but we usually cleaned them as we used them any way. It is right across the street from a beautiful beach. Mostly used for body surfing but the waves were perfect. Sitting on that beach was wonderful too. Also the restaurant across the street was great as well. It was so nice to have so much right at walking distance. I rate this top notch in my book. I would definitely want to go back. It says it has elevators but like ours we still had to go up stairs to get to the condo on the third floor. If you can’t do stairs be sure to ask if your condo is on the elevator floor with no stairs to climb. Did not hear anything from the management. We got there at the time the email stated but no one was there. So we just used the code we were given and it worked. No problems there. My family totally loved it.
Beverly C.
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 was a great place to stay! Loved the location. My husband was happy with the choice of cookware. Also a nice supply of trash bags, dishwasher soaps, etc. When the batteries went dead on the thermostat the property management team brought us new batteries even though it was the 4th of July. Great response! Very happy with the condo. Thank you!
Judy H.
July 2024
The owners are the quickest to respond to any questions and offered some of the best restaurants to try. The location is absolutely perfect and the layout, cleanliness, and amenities in the condo are some of the best we have have ever experienced. Would recommend time and time again.
Miranda M.
July 2024
We loved our stay at Kona Condo! The condo is beautiful, and well-appointed with everything a vacationer needs, including beach toys. It's in a great location across from Magic Sands Beach. We also appreciated Doug's thoughtful touches, like cold beverages in the fridge. Highly recommend.
Janet K.
July 2024
We had a great time. Great location. Bed in master was amazing!! 2nd bedroom was extremely dusty. I do think the property manager should check the property after the cleaning team comes through. Dishes in the cupboards were dirty and toilet seat was dirty. Not Sharon’s fault at all. She was a wonderful host.
kristy s.
July 2024
Great condo in a great centralized location. We enjoyed the space for our family of 5, cleanliness and the amenities. The pool and pool table was fun and having the beach right across the street was great. There were beach towels and coolers and beach gear to use also.
Francine B.
July 2024
Great location if you’re interested in beach, sun and surf. It checked our boxes!
Nicole K.
July 2024
Loved this property and our stay. The condo was completely comfortable, with great beds and a well stocked kitchen. The porch wrapped around the whole condo so you got a view of the grassy lawn as well as the ocean. The beach across from the condo was our favorite on the island. James and Tori were such great hosts. There was plenty of beach equipment (snorkeling gear, water, shoes, boogie boards, pool, noodles, beach chairs) And the pool and hot tub were lovely. There is also a great little sauna in the clubhouse with a pool table! It’s a beautiful well-maintained property. If I come back to the big island, I will again stay at White Sands with Tori and James!
Nikki L.
July 2024
This beautiful and clean condo is exactly as described. Quiet ( we really only heard the sounds of birds), very comfortable and airy, with a nice view of the ocean.
The lanai was large and comfortable too. We ate most of our meals out there.
This condo was also very thoughtfully stocked with all the beach and other amenities we needed.
The location was perfect with easy access to Magic Sands Beach. I was able to swim every day and even saw turtles while swimming!
We had a fantastic time and really enjoyed staying at this condo. The hosts were easy to work with.I would certainly come back.
Thank you for a marvelous and relaxing vacation!
July 2024
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The unit: Our family of four stayed here for two weeks. We loved the large patio with an ocean view. The unit itself was clean, just had an abundance of unneeded furniture, breakable knick knacks, and dishes that made it seem a bit crowded. Host communication was great! Water pressure was very bad so one shower at a time was best.
The beach: The walkable beach is called Magic Sands. It is very small and only has sand sometimes. You need water shoes due to lava rock. Saw turtles in the water there twice. Mostly had wild waves/red flags in June but 3-4days were truly swimmable. Many pot smoking local boogie boarders hang out there in the evening. Saw cops there a few times and were greeted by homeless folks at 6am when at the beach. Did not let our kids go alone.
The complex: The elevator smelled so bad. The pool had the most extensive set of rules prohibiting fun that I've ever seen but they weren't enforced beyond cranky eye rolling by residents. Pool and hot tub were clean. Most of the pool is 8ft deep. Tennis court renovations are ongoing so courts not open. Parking was convenient. Loved the location for proximity to snorkeling and easy 10min drive to Kailua-Kona. Complex was a good mix of vacation rentals and older part/full time residents.
Overall, enjoyed our stay!
Blair E.
June 2024
This was our third and final location while visiting the Big Island. It was by far our favorite. Everything was perfect. The location, the view, the place was clean and comfortable for our family of four. Our only regret is that we didn’t stay there longer. We would definitely stay there again.
Tami B.
June 2024
The pictures don't do it justice. Great property and location.
We stayed here while visiting local friends and they told us we couldn't have picked a better location as well. Already recommended this property to friends. Mahalo!
Fred B.
June 2024
Great place to stay. Plenty of room for all of us. Loved sitting out on the lanai to enjoy the view. Appreciated all of the beach chairs and accessories that made our “beach trips” extra enjoyable.
Iris B.
June 2024
Well equipped condo. Across the street from the beach. Would stay there again.
Cheryl L.
June 2024
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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 very comfortable and welcoming. A great place to relax. It was spotless clean, well equipped and nicely furnished. The large lanai was amazing! A perfect area for morning coffee or evening sunsets. We were extremely pleased and will be back. Overall: Great location, quiet, clean, comfortable. The management company was easy to book with and made sure you knew how to reach them if needed. Highly recommend.
SHANNON M.
June 2024
This was a great place to relax and sit on the balcony watching the waves hit the shore.
Karen R.
June 2024
Enjoyed both the pool and the available beach equipment. Was nice to walk across the street to a beach.
Jason M.
June 2024
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This was our first VRBO booking and it was excellent! There were three of us. Me, my wife, and our son stayed for six nights. I don’t know why there are not too many reviews on this condo. Great place for the price! Host was very kind and punctually communicative. I wanted a condo that has two bathrooms. It really is just a few steps from Magic Sands Beach. We had a great view of the beach from the balcony. A/C was excellent once it turned on. All the rooms have ceiling fans which was a bonus, plus there are three additional floor fans provided which we didn’t have to use them. The only minor complaint I have is that the bed in the master bedroom was a little high for us short people to get onto. Maybe that’s why there was a step stool in the closet. Lol! Enjoyed the pool often. A drive to town for shopping was only three miles. We walked to town one day and it was very scenic! My wife loved all the trees and plants we passed by. I highly recommend this place to stay if you want a great place to stay for the price! Would definitely book here again in the future!
Allan C.
June 2024
The location was convenient to beach across the street and Magics restaurant. The condo was well equipped in kitchen, bathroom, and beach equipment(chairs, cooler, boogie board, beach towels, umbrella etc). It was very clean.
The initial access to unit was confusing. We followed sign to office which was closed when we arrived. After making a phone call we were told to park in space with unit # and go up the stairs or elevator to unit where there is a lockbox. We thought the lockbox was at the office.
I recommend this 2 bedroom rental for family.
Yvonne M.
June 2024
This was a great location for our family to explore the Kona coast. We enjoyed walking to the beach to see the sunset. Loved hearing the birds in the morning as well. The company was very reponsive to our needs.
Comfortable beds.
Kelly S.
June 2024
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The most clean and well organized apartment we have ever stayed. Very spacious, great location, close to Kona and lots of restaurants and activities. Very quiet neighborhood, Dawneeta was very responsive, answered all questions. We were grateful to be able to do early check in, since apartment was ready. We had a smoothly, check in, all instructions were accurate. There is a binder with rules and possible questions and answers in the living area.
Access to the pool, designated parking lot, elevator to the second floor.
Apartment is very well equipped starting with kitchen, there are all you possibly need for a comfortable stay. Bedrooms are huge, with king beds, huge smart TVs in all rooms. Lots of towels, bed sheets etc. Spacious balcony has a huge box with outdoor stuff. Beach chairs, snorkeling equipment, boogie boards. Big outdoor dining table also was nice to dining outside and have a breakfast. Not even mentioning washing/dryer machines in the unit and AC a huge plus!!! Everything was so helpful! It made our vacation very pleasant and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this beautiful place and give it a five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ and would stay there again!
Tatyana M.
June 2024
I love the location and accessibility of stores, restaurants and best part beach. The beach is right across the small street. The hosting company is very attentive and the home has everything you could possibly need. It’s been 6 months from our stay and my kids still talk about this vacation.
Dee M.
June 2024
The owner was very responsive and even let us check in early after our morning flight. The place includes tons of pool and beach goodies that allowed us lots of water play. The condo has a fabulous ocean view from the deck and is right across the street from a beach with beautiful sunsets, as well as a restaurant and snack shack. Kitchen is fully stocked with everything one needs to make fabulous meals, blended drinks, etc. Overall, it was a wonderful location and we’d stay again!
Gale H.
June 2024
Had everything you would maybe need to buy foe your stay. Owner has thought of everything. Comfoetable beds. Excellent layout of condo. Balcony is spacious. Pool and hot tub at complex is great place to spend an afternoon. Directly across street from Magic Sands beach and short drive to downtown. Would stay here again.
Bobbi C.
June 2024
The title pretty much sums it up. This is such a a great location right across the street from Magic Sands Beach which is beautiful. I have never seen a rental that was as well stocked as this place. Just about everything I needed was here. I did not need to pack half of what we packed because it was all here. If we are blessed with the opportunity to return to the island I would totally stay in this same place. I will recommend this place to any friends or family that will be traveling to the island.
Scot Z.
June 2024
This condo was perfect for our trip with two kids 3 and under along with a 10yo. It had the right amount of space for all of us. All the items you may need on a Hawaiian vacation, this place had it! I loved that it included bathroom supplies like soap, razor, and hair ties (to name a few). The amount of beach items included was awesome too! Everything was in working order and the place was clean and well kept. To my surprise the dining table was not glass which made me happy. I was a little nervous about my little ones around a glass table. Mainly because their ages but my worries were gone seeing there was a nice, sturdy table.
The host was quick to respond before our arrival. We had no issues during our stay and would look at staying here again in the future.
My favorite part was the lanai. We sat out there every morning, my kids enjoyed their breakfast while my husband and I enjoyed our coffee. I loved listening to and watching the waves across the street.
Hannah M.
June 2024
This property was just a described on the listing. Excellent location with a beautiful ocean view. The property was very clean and cozy. They thought of everything from all kitchen utensils to boogie boards for playing in the ocean. Every morning my husband and I walked a few short steps across the street to enjoy our coffee on the beach. Best way to start each day. The only few things that would have made the stay a little better was if they had air conditioning in the unit. We would open the doors and the ocean’s breeze and the fans would help cool things down a bit but could get a little stuffy at times. Also some of the evenings could get a bit noisy from the locals hanging out across the street. I would say overall we had a great vacation and our stay at this property was fantastic.
Rebecca F.
May 2024
This is a hidden gem of a property! We loved all the details provided for us. The location was perfect. Kira was so easy to communicate with and attended to our needs. Mahalo!!
Lisa A.
May 2024
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family of 4 2 adults and 2 teenagers 14 and 17, traveled from NYC to Kona 4/19-4/29. We chose the property due to its size so we can be comfortable, boys are 6ft + and couldn’t do pullout couches anymore. The 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms was such a huge convenience!! We also chose this property because of the proximity to the beach !! Across the street, for us who are beach bums it was perfect. And what an amazing beach!! The property was very clean although very dated. Some reno would be nice. Spotless clean, new and fresh bed sheets new towels, and completely equipped kitchen. I felt I’m walking in to my own kitchen- cuisinart toaster oven and air fryer ( new) , Keurig, coffee maker, mixer, juicer lots of kitchen utensils for anything you need. Lots of toiletries in both bathrooms. Cabinets were also stocked up. The check in process was a bit challenging, as we couldn’t get the keys out of the lock with the code .. but after fumbling around we got in.. communication with owner was a bit choppy, he asked to be texted but he didn’t respond timely .. we didn’t really need him , but still ( I guess we are spoiled by other experiences) one of days another car was parked in our parking spot and we didn’t know what to do, the guest parking doesn’t allow overnight parking.. owner didn’t respond till next day so had to figure out, no one was available ( was late) had to find the property manager, call his cl ask for permission to park the car etc. Otherwise we loved everything!!
Jenny K.
May 2024