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Oceanfront Hawaiian Beach House with Pool! [#242064] | View Property
Kona Bay Estates
House, 4 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 9)
$649-$749/nt
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Traveler Reviews (20)
Amazing Vacation in Paradise
Guest: LMKN
(Lisbon, ND)
Date of Stay: 02/25/12
Review Submitted: 03/12/12
This property was wonderful. We had a group of 8 (4 couples) that all thoroughly enjoyed our vacation in this amazing home. The property was very comfortable and relaxing. Carole was great and very easy to work with. The property security was a team of very friendly and helpful people. We even held a wedding by the pool during our visit here. We were all extremely happy with our choice of this property and would definately stay here again as well as recommend it to our friends and family!! Thank you for making our vacation together one to truly remember!!!
Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Beautiful House in Kona
Guest: Lillian S.
Date of Stay: 01/05/12
Review Submitted: 01/25/12
We stayed at Escape to Extraordinary for 6 days in January 2012. The property was the most beautiful property that we have ever experienced and we have stayed at quite a few places. The house itself was large and beautifully maintained. The lanai at the back was wonderful and perfect for relaxing at the end of the day. My children loved swimming in the pool. The house was perfectly maintained and everything worked well. We will certainly return to the house if we travel to Kona again.
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A Piece of Paradise
Guest: Ruth M.
Date of Stay: 12/14/11
Review Submitted: 01/02/12
This is a beautiful home that has everything you could possibly need. The management was readily available to answer any questions we had. Location was great and view is fabulous. We would definitely stay here again when we come to Kona
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Not the best house in this neighborhood
Guest: Erin
(Oakland CA)
Date of Stay: 11/17/11
Review Submitted: 05/03/12
We have stayed in other homes in this area plus various other rentals in the US. This property seems to be over rented & not having enough time/money for more maintenance. Other houses in this great neighborhood offer complimentary cleaning during our stay. For instance, the kitchen cabinets, inside & out, need cleaned. The spice cabinet is gross! Having the refrigerator down the hall from the kitchen is absurd, hardly a gourmet kitchen. Having only a 2 burner stove was challenging. The light over the kitchen sink is ready to fall off. The hall cabinets off the kitchen, painted white, are also gross & need thorough cleaning. We did not even want to put food in there. The Living room floor was not clean - under the couch was dirty with hair & bugs. The wiring for the TV/stereo is a mess. The bathrooms did not have enough towel hooks. The master bath does not even have a hand towel hook near the sinks. While the bathroom sinks look new, being pedestal sinks offers no room for toiletry bags. Most of the DVDs in the bedrooms did not work. All bedrooms could offer more pillows. The half bath off the kitchen has old toilet seat & needs window treatment since people grilling can see right in. We fixed a door handle which was coming off. The pool was hard to keep clean without a vacuum. Since the stairs & walkway to the ocean have not been maintained, one had to jump over the wall, kind of hazardous. I could go on. There are beach supplies which was nice. However, in the future, we will be renting other houses in this neighborhood.
Owner response:Obviously you were very unhappy with the home and your vacation there. I am sorry. I would like to point out a few things. If you had wanted interim cleanings, they are available at an additional cost and with prior scheduling. That is clearly pointed out in the rental agreement. The stove is a Jennaire with 2 burners on one side and a griddle on the other. The light fixture over the sink is of a style that hangs down and it was firmly attached. It swings back and forth becasue it is supposed to. The home is a beach house with an unconventional layout in that the refigerator is off the kitchen in the service area. I checked the DVDs in the bedrooms and one did not boot properly. The others are working. The whole back of the home opens up and the doors do not seal, so dust and bugs can be an issue in the living area. There are towel bars and racks in each bath. They are not right next to the sinks. Since this was a back to back booking and you were very anxious to get in early, we did our best to get everything done, but did not have time to completely clean out the kitchen cabinets. We are no longer allowing back to back bookings to assure that we do have time to get those things done. Again, I am sorry for your unhappiness with the home. Most people really enjoy it.
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Guest: Jeff O.
Date of Stay: 03/27/11
Review Submitted: 03/29/11
Incredible home is a great location! We loved this house. We planned on exploring the island, but couldn't peel ourselves from the private poolside oceanfront patio. The sliding walls that open the entire house up to the pool and ocean make for a truly tropical stay. We highly recommend this rental.
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Guest: Glen C.
Date of Stay: 02/17/11
Review Submitted: 02/23/11
Wow! Loved the home inside & out. Amazing ocean view, esp. from the master bedroom. Amenities were great!, but could use a new wine opener and the knives sharpened, everything else was perfect!...I would highly recommend booking with Escape To Extraordinary.
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Guest: Chris Z.
Date of Stay: 01/04/11
Review Submitted: 01/08/11
Great House, Great Location, house is very well equiped in the Kitchen (Pots, pans, spices, BBQ, etc..) and outdoor equipment (snorkel gear, beach chairs, boogie boards..etc). Carole Kwiat is a great property manager to work with. Only negative I would say is that there is no classic wave break, or bay with beach in front of house, so access into water is challenging for most swimmers. Waves crash right onto sharp lava rock. Otherwise, this house will exceed expectations.
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Guest: Christine E.
Date of Stay: 11/01/10
Review Submitted: 12/02/10
Wonderful Vacation Home! We were 4 couples and there was plenty of room and privacy! The large open kitchen/dining/living room were wonderful for our large group! Thank you as well for providing all the beach towels, chairs and snorkel equipment! My husband and I had the master spacious! Having the sound of the ocean lull us to sleep every night was delicious! Thank you for everything!
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Guest: Brannon H.
Date of Stay: 10/06/10
Review Submitted: 10/20/10
Best House Ever! We have rented lovely homes in Kona for 6 years during the Ironman Race. This home was the best in all categories. We loved that owners included sports equipment, that supplies were plentiful, and home was meticulously clean. The master bedroom is wonderful with sounds of crashing waves and ocean breezes. The other bedrooms are fairly ordinary but functional. I thought from pictures that house looked dark because of stone walls, but house is so open that I was not bothered by walls. The living room furniture is also more comfortable than it looks in pictures. The pool was not merely decorative; one could actually swim and exercise in it. We have already booked a return visit.
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Guest: Maria S.
Date of Stay: 07/24/10
Review Submitted: 07/28/10
Great Stay! We very much enjoyed this property. Kona Bay Estates is a wonderful, upscale community. The view from the house is amazing. We loved how the pocket doors open on all sides of the back of the house for that outdoor/indoor feel. The lap pool was an added bonus. The house was very well equipped. We would recommend this property.
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Guest: Ann R
Date of Stay: 03/16/10
Review Submitted: 03/15/10
A wonderful home! Beautifully appointed with everything one would need in the kitchen. Loved that all the incidentals were there, i.e. paper towels, TP, seasonings, soap, laundry soap. It makes a big difference not to have to bring or buy all those things. Perhaps two more chez lounges would have really completed a very well furnished outdoor area.It was a lovely home and we enjoyed it immensely.
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Guest: Loni C.
Date of Stay: 01/19/10
Review Submitted: 01/18/10
We had a great stay at #42 in Kona Bay Estates. The whole extended family, including 7 adults and 4 children fit comfortably in the home. We were there celebrating my parents' 70th birthdays, and it was nice to have large family dinners with views of the sunset and sounds of the ocean. The kids loved the pool and the keiki beach just down the road.It was in a very convenient location - close to the airport and shops, as well as white sand beaches and pick up points for deep sea fishing, snorkeling, and the Mauna Kea summit tour.Carole was a great help and provided us with everything we needed. I would definitely recommend the property to friends and family, and hope we have the opportunity to come back again soon!
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Guest: Daphne W.
Date of Stay: 12/14/09
Review Submitted: 12/13/09
Absolutely Fantastic Holiday! We loved every moment of our vacation at Kona Bay. The quality of the house was superb, the location was amazing, the view was stunning and Carole from Escape to Extraordinary was super helpful. Every day our group said something along the lines of "When we come back next year...".
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Guest: Joyce M.
Date of Stay: 09/19/09
Review Submitted: 09/18/09
The Vintage Hawaiian was in a beautiful location! The views were awesome to wake up to every morning and the sunsets were gorgious!!! The location of this home was so easy to get anywhere in town and around the island. The Vintage Hawaiian was a unique home in many ways. The wood ceilings and open beams were beautiful. The best thing about this home was the way the walls were glass doors that could be opened up and let all the beautiful outside in. The views were amazing but the smells of the Plumaria and ocean breeze were the best part of being able to have the doors open. The sound of the waves and the breeze blowing in made for beautiful dinners and restful naps. What else can i say, it was amazing!!!
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Guest: Todd H.
Date of Stay: 07/12/09
Review Submitted: 07/11/09
Thank you for coordinating our stay in Hawaii. The Kona Bay home exceeded our expectations. I must admit that we spent more time lounging around the pool than we anticipated, which meant our travels around the island were limited. This is a testament to the quality and ambiance of the Kona Bay home and your preparation and support. We look forward to a return visit and will certainly check with you in advance.
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