A Wonderful Stay

Guest: Nancynb (New Brunswick, Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/08/11 Review Submitted: 05/23/11

My husband and I rented this condo for our 'escape Canadian winter' getaway, and we couldn't have been more pleased. It is not a luxury unit, but it is so inviting and comfortable that we hated to leave. As stated, the condo is fully equipped and ideally located. We loved the fact that we could walk across the road to Magic Sands Beach and spent lovely hours there just watching the boogie boarders and the waves. Most days, we found the waves a bit too large for us to enjoy swimming (this is typical of the winter season, we are told), but we wouldn't have traded the beach for anything! The proximity to Keauhou Shopping center made it easy to buy groceries, drug store supplies, go to a movie, or enjoy the restaurants there (the Thai place is quite good!). We also loved that we were so close to Kahaluu Snorkel Beach Park...like swimming in an aquarium! The condo made a terrific base for exploring the entire island, and we were fortunate to have the time to do so. It is an easy drive to the beaches of Kohala coast, or south to Captain Cook, and while you could do a day trip to Volcano National Park, we would recommend staying overnight there to explore that wonderful part of the Big island. The unit itself was clean and very comfortable. Both bedrooms have excellent beds (this is important when staying longer!) and the kitchen lacked for nothing. The lanai was well set up with a table and chairs where we ate all our meals, as well as a settee and extra chairs so we could sit and read. The location of the unit, in the back building away from the road noise and pool hubbub was perfect for us...it felt private and peaceful all the time. We chose not to use the AC, and found that the floor fans combined with the lovely breeze from the screen doors to the lanai made it very comfortable. There were lots of towels, including beach towels, and loads of little extras like a cooler to take to the beach, beach chairs and an umbrella, all of which we enjoyed. Jonathan and Marjorie were excellent to deal with, and we would highly recommend this condo, whether staying for for a week or a month! You will not be disappointed!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Great time

Guest: Warren & Alycia (Reno)
Date of Stay: 10/21/10 Review Submitted: 12/15/10

We had the pleasure of staying in your condo for a month. The location was great. Walked over to Magic Sands many times. Snorkeled at Kahaluu. Your location is so convenient. Just up the street for shopping or into town for a night out. We also enjoyed seeing the parrots across the driveway in the afternoon. Would gladly stay with you again and hope we have the chance to do just that. Also the location of the condo overlooking the grounds made it so quiet it was wonderful. Thanks again. Warren & Alycia

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, age 55+, tourists without a car.

Nice condo with all amenities in a perfect location!

Guest: Datala (San Francisco, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 07/22/10 Review Submitted: 09/18/10

My friend and I stayed in the welcoming condo along with my toddler daughter in the summer of 2010. A lovely time was had by all. The condo is in a perfect location. We couldn't have asked for more than to be right across the street from the ever so wonderful White Sands Beach. Everything else we wanted and needed seemed to be 5-15 minutes away, too -snorkeling, grocery/drug stores, farmers markets, and lots of great eateries. Add to that the condo had essentially all needed amenities, and not only was this a beautiful, tropical vacation, but a hassle free one as well. Having a toddler in tow, this was greatly appreciated. We used the kitchen daily and enjoyed our breakfasts on the lanai, which has a very pleasant view of trees, flowers, and a tennis court. Pretty birds come and go. The nice view made this condo all the more special. The owners of this condo are so gracious, as well. We really liked all the recommendations they provided us for places to eat and other things to do. They came in real handy for those, "Where should we eat today?" moments, or the "Where's the drugstore again?" question. I trust you will enjoy your stay at this wonderful condo in beauiful Kona.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

nice place to stay at kona.

Guest: linhtruc (milpitas,california)
Date of Stay: 04/19/10 Review Submitted: 05/03/10

We had a great stay at the condo. Everything was met our expectation. We will get back to stay again when we go to kona. It was like the home away from home, the vacation home. Thanks Jonathan and Majorie for sharing your vacation home with us.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car.

Guest: Peter & Vicki Schoonbeek (Ladysmith BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/21/10 Review Submitted: 03/21/10

We had a great time in Kona and staying in Jonathan & Marjorie's lovely condo. It was very well supplied with everything we needed to thoroughly enjoy our time there. People were very friendly in this complex. Everywhere we went people would say "How do you like Jonathan & Marjorie's place?" We felt quite at home here and it was very hard to leave. Thank you, Jonathan & Marjorie for allowing us the use of your lovely home.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/10 Review Submitted: 02/01/10

The condo was very large and beautifully maintained. Everything that one would want on a vacation was readily available and the office was very helpful. It certainly would be a place to stay again if we are on the Kona side of Hawaii. Thank you.

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Guest: Mark Templeton (Middletown, PA)
Date of Stay: 10/23/09 Review Submitted: 10/23/09

We had a truly memorable vacation at Jonathan and Marjorie's. The condo was cozy and conveniently located. We were on Magic Sands Beach in seconds! Kona is spectacular, and White Sands Village is right at the heart of it. The staff at WSV was warm and friendly, and the accommodations were great. When we can go back to the big island, we will be sure to contact Jonathan to see if the condo is available. Jonathan was great to work with and we got our security deposit back very promptly. I can't say enough good things about our trip and our experience! Mahalo!

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Great place to relax and chill

Guest: C76 (Sydney, Australia)
Date of Stay: 09/25/09 Review Submitted: 10/11/09

Really enjoyed staying at White Sands. Relaxing and homely! Big Island is great and this is an awesome place to base yourself from - great beach opposite! Only MUST is a car because its about 10 min drive from main drag, which is really the only downside as you cant just potter into main part of Kona!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Guest: Bill and Karen1 (Tacoma, WA)
Date of Stay: 09/20/08 Review Submitted: 09/20/08

We spent an exciting week at Jonathan and Majorie's condo from September 12 to the 19th, 2008. The personal service provided by the owners, sharing their favorites list and checking to see if all was well was greatly appreciated. The condo was clean, comfortable and well stocked with everything you forgot at home. We loved the great location, close to everything but far enough from the main street to enjoy the songs and sounds of the birds. We are already making plans to come back and share the beauty of the island with family members. We would recommend this particular rental as an exceptional place to feel at home while exploring all the delights the island has to offer.

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Guest: Nick Miroff (Arlington, VA)
Date of Stay: 08/25/08 Review Submitted: 08/25/08

We had a terrific stay at Jonathan and Marjorie's place. It was quiet, clean, comfortable, and directly across the street from a beach where we snorkeled daily and saw sea turtles. The condo had everything we needed-- laundry, boogie board, even tennis rackets-- and was plenty spacious for us and our friends (4 of us in total). Wouldn't hesitate to stay there again. Thanks for everything!

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