Location: Kona Reef, Kailua-Kona, Kona Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (9 Miles from Airport, on the Beach in Kailua-Kona) View Map
Accommodations: Condo, 1 Bedroom + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Keywords: Condo
Spinner dolphins, whales, surfers, boogie boarders and that is just what you will see from your lanai! Inside you can relax in our newly renovated, air-conditioned condo. You may not want to stay inside much though because there is so much to do in the area including snorkeling at the beach just next door. It will be a long remembered vacation which you will want to repeat.
This comfortable condo has a newly remodeled, completely equipped kitchen. We are continually updating furniture. (This year we put in a gorgeous new shower.) This end unit has extra windows giving plenty of light. It is the most convenient location in the complex: just steps from the pool, BBQs, and covered parking. Internet and domestic long distance calling are provided at no cost in the unit as well as snorkels, fins, beach chairs, umbrella, etc. for fun at the beach.
Shopping, restaurants and a spectacular farmers' market are only a few minutes walk. We have a lovely beach next to the complex and the famous Disappearing Sands beach only two miles down the road. Go a little further and find more fish than you can imagine while you snorkel at Kahaluu.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Elevator
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Entertainment
- Shared Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV (2)
- DVD
- CD Player
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance : Free US and Canada long distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 5 minute walk to town, snorkel at Honl beach right next door
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High Season .. Sep-Apr .. $145/nt* Low Season May-August $135/nt*
3 night minimum.
Cleaning fee $89.00
Advance/security deposit $200.
Ironman: 1 week minimum - $185/nt
*ask about redhead, short notice, honeymoon and anniversary discounts
taxes 13.42%.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Kona Reef
Being an end unit, we have the extra windows giving lots of light. The lanai is shaded in the afternoon so that you have a wonderful ocean view, and the temperature is perfect. We are close to town so we leave our car in the lot and walk to restaurants, farmers' market, the pier, the ice cream shop, et cetera.
The Unique Benefits at this Condo
One of our favorite activities is our mini-ironman...we run to the pier in the morning(part of the marathon section of the Ironman), and then swim out to the third or fourth buoy (a very small part of the swimming section of the Ironman). Then we walk home stopping at Bruce's (Java on the Rock) for a latte nui loa.
We also enjoy the Aloha Stroll through town on the third Sunday of the month.
Owner's Map of Kona Reef
Here we are on the lanai looking at the surfers with our beautiful grand-daughter Evelyn. We live in Livermore, California, for ten months of the year and enjoy the Big Island for the other two. We purchased our unit in 2003 and have enjoyed it even more than we expected. Since we have retired, we like to have projects. Chuck and his brother put in the cabinets in the kitchen. I got to do the tiling and painting.
Property Photos
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- Watch the surfers from the lanai - Ocean View Kailua-Kona Condominium with Lanai, near Restaurants and Snorkeling
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- Livingroom - new sofa 2011 - Ocean View Kailua-Kona Condominium with Lanai, near Restaurants and Snorkeling
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- - Ocean View Kailua-Kona Condominium with Lanai, near Restaurants and Snorkeling
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- King-sized bed
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- New shower 2011
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- Newly renovated kitchen...Chuck did the cabinets; Carol did the tile.
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- Everything you might need for a day at the beach
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- Barbecues are just a few steps away.
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- heated mosaic tiled pool
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- Honl Beach just next door!
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- The Big Island has it all!
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- Relax in the spa
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- Tide pools, surfers, dolphins and waves--all out front!
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- From our lanai--when you see lots of boats, there are dolphins or whales!
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- full sized washer/dryer
Traveler Reviews (16)
Highly Recommend
Guest: Carol and Mac
(Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/16/12
Review Submitted: 01/29/12
This Condo is the perfect place for a wonderfl vacation. The location is perfect as well within walking distance to the main area of town which is great for shopping and dinners out. The Condo is equipped with everything you could possibly need...right down to the beach chairs and snorkle gear. We would highly recommend a trip to the Place of Refuge for snorkelling. We spent 5 hours one day with the dalphins swimming all around us. The sea life is everywhere and very beuatiful..Carol and Chuck are very accomodating hosts starting immediately with the booking...right through to a follow-up call when we arrived to ensure everything was perfect and it was and then some,
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Great location and very well kept condo.
Guest: PK
(SF Bay Area)
Date of Stay: 10/14/11
Review Submitted: 10/31/11
We stayed here for 4 nights in October and really loved the property; we wished that we had few more days. The property is located right on the beach and walking distance to Alii drive. Carol had everything ready for us and the welcome basket was a great touch. Overall a great experience and we will certainly stay here again and also recommend it to other friends.
Recommended for:
John & Hazel
Guest: pete & repete
(Las Vegas)
Date of Stay: 05/13/11
Review Submitted: 07/09/11
We are 2 active 80yr olds. We have stayed at the Reef 6 times all in different units. We usually stay for 5 or 6 wks. This time 6 wks. This unit is close to the lower parking lot and very handy for taking items to the unit. The approximatry to the lot does get noisy at times though. The unit is clean and beautifully decorated. This shows pride of ownership.The owners are very good to deal with. Most folks come to Hawaii for 1 or 2 weeks & are busy all of the time. We have seen most there is to see & do, many times over. There IS so much that a person would want to see or do. At our ages, we love to play golf, relax, watch the surfers & sunsets & enjoy our 1 martini a day. (plastic glasses) We love to have that around 4:30 or 5 at a table by the pool. Then a dip in the pool & jacuzzi. A few times we were in the pool & or jacuzzi when it rained, hard. What a life that is. We love to sit on the lanai and enjoy the people. The lanai is close to the BBQ area and it does put you on display to everyone walking by. We found most folks nice and talked to a lot of them as they passed by. A local hawaiian group had a wonderful BBQ with many adults & children. We enjoyed watching them have fun. The man that was doing most of the cooking brought a large plate of their food to us for "pupus" We loved it & printed large letters on a board saying "Mahalo" and held it up for them to see. The walk to town is a short walk & we did it every morning. If you don't have a car, it is great as you can get to most everything by walking. There are so many great places to eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We played golf 12 times & enjoyed it every time. If you golf, be sure to buy the "Golf Card" before leaving home. It saves you. This unit has most everything you will need to have fun. snorkel gear & etc. The king bed is very comfortable. We were concerned that there were no king pillows. The NEW shower is a real piece of work. Hazel now wants to put the same thing in our house. It will have to wait as we want to come back again. Everything you will need in the kitchen is there. We did have to buy most all of our condiments etc for cooking since NONE were left. We left PLENTY. We hooked into WIFI easily. That was a plus. Over all, a great stay. We would consider staying here again. Carol took care of us from the start & she made it Sooo easy. Don't be afraid to do it. Mahalo until next time.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Home away from home
Guest: "Moaky"
(Germany)
Date of Stay: 03/23/11
Review Submitted: 05/01/11
Many thanks to Carol and Chuck for providing a clean, comfortable, well-appointed "home away from home" while visiting beautiful Big Island. The property did more than justice to the listing description. A few highlights: * The owners' friendly hospitality * The condo's comfort and cleanliness * The condo's convenient location within the complex * The abundance of vistor beach gear in the condo - no need to go to Walmart :-) * The wonderful oceanview from the terrace - a great place to watch the surf and take in the sea air Without reservation I would recommend this condo to friends and family. Thanks again!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Excellent Vacation Condo
Guest: Fay
(Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/14/11
Review Submitted: 01/27/11
Photos of condo on this site are picture perfect as to what you will see on arrival. Condo is in an excellent location at Kailua-Kona along Alii Drive. This condo is clean, well maintained with a beautiful fully stocked kitchen, and a very comfortable queen size bed. The view from the lanai overlooking the pool and watching the ocean wave was outstanding. The poolside BBQ area was terrific. Shopping, restaurants, and historic siteseeing are all within short walking distance of the resort. Carol was very helpful at the time of booking, processing our reservation and called us shortly after our arrival to make sure we had arrived and offer assistance with our needs. The Big Island is a wonderful holiday location and I highly recommend accomodations at Carol and Chuck's Kona Reef #E11.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
Kona Reef Condo E11
Guest: Joan and Bill
(Moscow, Idaho)
Date of Stay: 12/28/10
Review Submitted: 01/23/11
This condo was so very pleasant and exactly as described and pictured. We enjoyed sitting on the lanai for our breakfast and looking out at the crashing waves and surfers. We also were close to the pool, hottub and barbecue. The condo was very clean and well maintained. The furniture was comfortable and the kitchen well supplied. We appreciated having beach towels and chairs, boogie boards and snorkeling equipment. The location was conveniently close to town, yet a quiet secluded setting. Carol was very helpful with answering all of our questions and making suggestions about best beaches, restaurants, etc.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
A perfect vacation !
Guest: Janet and Bill
(Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 12/06/10
Review Submitted: 01/08/11
We spent a wonderful 20 days at the condo. It was our first time to the Big Island and this condo was absolutely the best place we could have stayed. The location is perfect. It is close enough to walk to town for the farmer's market, shopping and a great choice of restaurants. Also it is the perfect base for exploring the island with wonderful beaches in either direction and easy access to the whole island for day excursions. The condo is just like the photos, so no surprises when you walk in and the Kona Reef complex is very well maintained. The unit was very clean and had a lovely welcome basket of goodies. We loved the extra windows (it is an end unit) and enjoyed the morning sun shining in. The kitchen is well equipped so it is easy to cook your own meals. Carol gave us a call a couple of days after our arrival to make sure everything was OK. She was so helpful with any questions we had about where to eat and the best beaches to visit. We went to a lot of beaches and made great use of the beach chairs in the condo. Two highlights of our trip were driving to the top of Mauna Kea and swimming with the spinner dolphins. We can not wait to return and spend at least a month there next time. I would highly recommend this condo to anyone looking for the convenience of being close to Kailua-Kona and as a base for exploring the Big Island.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+.
Wonderful Week
Guest: Bruce
(Mercer Island, WA)
Date of Stay: 11/27/10
Review Submitted: 12/13/10
Very comfortable condo with a lovely pool and barbecue area. We were amazed that the grills were cleaned daily! The condo had everything we needed for a perfect stay, including beach gear. The welcome basket was an extra treat, too. It's an easy walk into Kona, where we enjoyed our morning coffee and amazing muffins at our favorite Lava Java and scuba diving at the world-class Jack's Diving Locker. There are nice beaches for swimming, snorkeling and boogie boarding within a short drive, as well as great places to kayak and try a stand-up paddleboard. We saw dolphins, manta rays, humpback whales and lots of sea turtles in our week's adventures. We even took a day trip to see the very active Kilauea Volcano and beautiful Black Sand Beach. If it hadn't been so windy, we would have gone to the Green Sand Beach as well. If you don't grill your own dinner, Kona has a lot of good restaurants within walking distance or a short drive. The guest books in the condo supplied lots of recommendations on things to do and places to go. We'll be back.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Ironman Stay 2010
Guest: Luke and Renee
(Western Australia)
Date of Stay: 09/29/10
Review Submitted: 10/29/10
My wife and I loved our stay at Kona Reef. We enjoyed sitting on the lanai every morning looking over the pool and watching the surf - what a great way to wake up! We especially loved the convenience of the condo as we did not have a car. The condo is well maintained, clean and modern. Thanks Carol and Chuck for allowing us to stay at your condo. We hope to visit again soon!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.
Kona Reef condo
Guest: lindas3440
(Anacortes, WA)
Date of Stay: 06/24/10
Review Submitted: 07/07/10
This was our second trip to the Kona Reef but the first in this condo. The condo was bright, airy, clean and very comfortable. We had a problem with the air conditioning the first night and notified Carol. She had it replaced in a very short time and we had no other problems. It was so nice to come back to a place that we could truly relax. I cherished our early mornings on the lanai. The location of this condo is convenient to everything in town but has none of the traffic noise. I hope to go again in the future and will contact Carol first. Definitely recommend Dan the Beachcomber restaurant (within walking distance) and also recommend The Fish Hopper restaurant downtown on the bay. Both were fabulous. Also for anyone who snorkels or dives, highly recommend the Manta Ray Dive with big Island divers. Used the Kila Kila Sportfishing outfit for our marlin fishing and Teddy Hoogs is the best! Mahalo Carol for one of our best vacations ever. Stephen and Linda
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
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