Private Oceanfront ~ Waves, Wifi, Pool,& 23 5-Star Reviews!!

• A Christmas Vacation

  A Christmas Vacation

  • Guest Teri
  • Date of stay 12/20/12
  • Review Submitted 01/18/13
  What a delightful place to spend a holiday with my adult children! Sitting on the lanai enjoying turtles and dolphins swimming by in a charming home with thoughtful amenities! This home is one we hope to return to: walking distance to a nice beach, near by shopping center, and owner and caretaker who were kind and eager to help make our time together special. Nothing critical to say - other than we had to leave too soon, We highly recommend this vacation home as a place to stay in Kona.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Nani

  Nani

  • Guest Nani
  • Date of stay 08/29/12
  • Review Submitted 09/24/12
  Good location, wonderful to be on the water! We loved the sound of the ocean on the rocks that lulled us to sleep (it took my husband a couple of days to get used to it. The first night there he dreamed water was flooding our bedroom!) Thank you for another great VRBO experience!

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

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• Excellent Big Island Stay

  Excellent Big Island Stay

  • Guest Chris
  • Date of stay 07/20/12
  • Review Submitted 08/01/12
  Great place to stay. Saw many turtles in the tide pools just a short walk from the back porch. Kids walked out every morning to check out the various fish and life in the tide pools.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Aloha Chris, Great to hear that the tide pools at KKSR we a big hit with the kids, and our townhouse was a great place for your family to stay. We look forward to hosting you again when you return to Kona! Mahalo nui loa and A hui ho! Peter and Darla

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• Location, location, location!

  Location, location, location!

  • Guest Lana K.
  • Date of stay 07/06/12
  • Review Submitted 07/09/12
  What fun to be right on the ocean, as it crashed on the lava just below the patio! The condo was well-furnished with lots of extras available, even towels, and laundry soap for the washing machine. Pool right across the street was enjoyed. We appreciated the many fans throughout, which, although it was hot and muggy, made the inside comfortable. Peter and Darla provided great information about places to eat, beaches to swim/snorkel. We did try Rapanui -- great -- and the Kona Brewing Company. Both were excellent. The sunset in the photo is just like what we saw! Thank you for a lovely stay!

  Owner response: Aloha Lana and Donald, The waves breaking right outside the door is among our favorite features of KKSR 186. We're glad you also enjoyed our favorite restaurants and found our "local's guide" to Kona helpful. We look forward to hosting you again when you return to the Big Island! Mahalo nui loa, Peter and Darla

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• Nice place, good location

  Nice place, good location

  • Guest Jerry A.
  • Date of stay 06/16/12
  • Review Submitted 06/25/12
  I booked this for my family at the last minute and was extremely pleased with the timely and attentive responses from Peter the owner. He definitely seems to work hard in providing good customer service and this was greatly appreciated as we scrambled to finalize our vacation. The condo came generally as advertised and we were pleased with our stay given the cost, but if we had paid anywhere close to the full listed price rather than the significant discount we got for a last-minute booking I would have been disappointed. It is a nice complex in a great location, but the unit definitely felt like an older rental that could stand a really extensive deep cleaning. We aren't neat freaks by any stretch of the imagination, but in comparison to a similar condo rental we had just left in Kauai it definitely seemed like it needed some more TLC. The unit is in a great location and with the water just outside the back door you witness some great action from the waves. That said, the ocean can get pretty loud so if you are a light sleeper and easily disturbed this might not be the best place for you. At least when we were there it wasn't gentle lapping of waves but more like crashing surf. Didn't bother us at all (in fact the opposite), but it is a very distinguishing feature of the unit that should be considered when choosing it. The lanai outside is nice, but bear in mind that what the pictures don't reveal is that it is a shared lanai for all of the units in that block so you may have a bunch of other folks sitting around you enjoying that sunset as well. We thought this was a really great location for exploring all along the Kona coast from Hapuna Beach down to Honomalino Beach and enjoyed our 3-night stay. You've got a decent beach within a reasonable walk (Kahalu’u Beach) and an even nicer one just a short drive way (Magic Sands Beach). The pool was enjoyed by our kids and the tennis appears to be top-notch (though we didn't actually partake). If you are going to be spending much time indoors, the design of the place definitely left it feeling a little cramped for a family of 2 adults and 2 elementary age boys, but as a place where you spend an hour or two at the beginning and end of each day it was fine and worlds better than most hotels.

  Owner response: Aloha Jerry, Mahalo for your review, compliments and critique. Our housekeeper was onto the big banana leaf plant that had collected the combination of salt spray and fine volcanic ash that the trade winds sometimes carry the day I received your review. We’re trying something more aggressive than the regular hosing off, or will be replacing it. We’re also in the process, as I write this, of replacing the tile in the stairs and landing with hand hewn travertine. The waves action at KKSR can be impressive. Some of our guests absolutely love the sound of the ocean outside the window, though I’m used to sleeping in the very quiet country and during the winter when the waves can really be rocking I’ll sometimes use ear plugs at night rather than closing the windows. Regarding disclosure of the shared oceanfront area, there has always been a picture on our VRBO webpage that shows our block of 4 townhouses and the shared oceanfront patio and sea wall. It’s displayed there so any guests with small children are comfortable with our very close proximity to the ocean. Sorry you did not notice this before your arrival. One of the things we treasure about Kona is how so many visitors and locals alike pause from whatever they are doing to watch the sunset. It always gives us this shared feeling that we are just one big family on this island in the middle of the Pacific ocean! The Big Island has many places where you can be in absolute solitude at sunset, though the water’s edge of a condominium complex at sundown is not always one of them! We hope your journey home was safe and your experience of Hawaii memorable. Aloha, Peter and Darla

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• Great experience with both the rental and the owners!

  Great experience with both the rental and the owners!

  • Guest Arleen
  • Date of stay 05/13/12
  • Review Submitted 06/18/12
  Our family (my husband and I, adult child and friend) absolutely loved staying in this townhome. It was very clean, comfortable and we had everything we needed to make our stay effortless. When renting this, make sure you read the "Island Tips" that Peter and Darla include with your packet. We followed their advice on several of these tips and feel like we had inside information before arriving. We also were lucky in arriving a few minutes early and catching Jamie there cleaning, who told us where to buy food, liquor, fresh fish, eat out, and rent kayaks--all very good advice. The sunset views from the patio were beautiful and the ocean was literally right outside our door. We watched sea turtles and fish from the patio, as well as a few dolphins swimming by and loved hearing the sound of the surf at night. The pool and tennis courts are very close, as well as access to a small beach with tide pools. This was a great location as well--it is a short drive into Kailua-Kona where the gift shops, restaurants, and bars are located. The shopping center near the unit has a Sam Choy restaurant, which is extremely popular with locals and has great food. It also was close to the area where we caught our snorkel trip boat and the kayak rentals. We absolutely loved our trip to Kona and plan to do it again in the future. If available, this townhouse will be our destination!

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

  Owner response: Aloha Arlene, Mahalo nui loa for your wonderful comments and we are delighted that you discovered so many of the things that we also love about this unit and Kona. We too have had great meals at Sam Choys in Keauhou! Glad you got to meet Jamie (our stellar housecleaner), we are fortunate to have a fantastic "ground crew," all of whom contribute to our efforts to provide as great of vacation experience as you had. We look forward to hosting you again! A hui ho! Peter and Darla

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• Wonderful place to stay for a vacation

  Wonderful place to stay for a vacation

  • Guest tmxl
  • Date of stay 06/01/12
  • Review Submitted 06/17/12
  We had a good time here for a week, a family with 2 teenagers. Watching sunset with a glass of wine is sure to be remembered. Nice swimming pool and tennis courts are there for the night, kids like it a lot. The owner provides some tips for the acticities on the island, very useful.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: Aloha Tong! Mahalo for your stay and we're happy our "Big Island Secrets" helped you to see the best of Kona! Many thanks, P&D

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• AMAZING ocean views, great location, relaxing. Best. Vacation. Ever.

  AMAZING ocean views, great location, relaxing. Best. Vacation. Ever.

  • Guest Jim and Lisa
  • Date of stay 05/05/12
  • Review Submitted 05/13/12
  Wow! Everything in the description was as good or better than described. The location is perfect - close to downtown but private and quiet. Calling this oceanfront is like saying the Grand Canyon is big. Photos do not convey just how close you are to the water. The first night the surf was so loud we thought the waves must be splashing onto the patio. After checking to make sure everything was still dry, we acclimated to the sound, which is actually very restful, and slept great every night. The condo was clean and well maintained with a good kitchen and a nice layout. Loved the master bedroom with its super comfy California king bed and outstanding views. LOTS of extra amenities including boogie boards, beach chairs, binoculars, snorkeling gear and small coolers that were perfect for packing lunch on car trips or beach picnics. Peter was very prompt in all communications and made sure we had lots of good recommendations for beaches, restaurants and other things to do. He and Darla have put together a wonderful vacation property and we would absolutely recommend this unit. We would recommend this unit to anyone wanting a relaxing vacation and the ability to cook some meals instead of eating out all the time. Having a washer and dryer in the unit means you can pack even lighter. For downtown Kona, we really enjoyed the sushi at Hayashi's You Make the Roll and lunch at Killer Tacos. If you want a STRONG but cheap mai tai, check out Pancho & Lefty's at happy hour (3-6 p.m. or after 9 p.m.). There's good snorkeling within walking distance of the condo if you head south down Ali'i Drive just past the Outrigger Hotel. If it's cloudy in Kona, drive north past the airport and go to Kua Beach (about 30 minutes away) or head further up to Hapuna Beach state park or Mauna Kea beach. You'll think you are in the cover story of a travel magazine. We LOVED everything about our vacation and absolutely will be back.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Aloha Jim and Lisa, Mahalo for your stay and your feedback. You hit all of our favorites and found a few for us to try out too. We look forward to your return stay! Cheers! Darla and Peter

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• Pictures tell the story

  Pictures tell the story

  • Guest Tom
  • Date of stay 03/05/12
  • Review Submitted 03/14/12
  For us, vrbo.com provided an excellent site to find Peter and Darla, owners of this comfortable, neat, attractive home. Our stay here was our best Hawaii vacation so far...this time with our two adult children and going back many visits over decades to the era "before kids." We agreed that both the home and the Big Island contributed to this, and our Tips from the Owners document was a valuable tool too. We visited island attractions near and far (even dinner at Seaside in Hilo) but found it easy to be back at the breakwater watching the surf at the end of the day. We had as many as four chairs on the patio every day--the picture shows two but does not exaggerate at all the beauty of the scene! For both the rental and a during-stay call, Peter was incredibly prompt and responsive to our needs, and their property was a perfect home-away-from-home for our family. If you like what you see in their vrbo listing, you'll certainly like the property. Yes, the sunset (and for us the full moonset one morning) was straight out from the patio and the ocean side windows! It was just that nice.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Aloha Tom, Mahalo for your comments and your stay. It is hard to beat those sunsets at the water's edge at this condo.... it's what made us fall in love with the place too! Thanks for the opportunity to provide your family with the "perfect home-away-from-home!" Good times abound! A hui ho! Peter and Darla

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• Definitely stay here while on the Kona side!!!

  Definitely stay here while on the Kona side!!!

  • Guest juliette1417
  • Date of stay 12/09/11
  • Review Submitted 12/26/11
  My boyfriend and I LOVED this place! We stayed at a large resort prior & on the Hilo side prior to staying here and wished we had stayed here the entire time. I frequently rent condos when traveling and this place is my all time favorite. The condo was clean, roomy, and had just about everything I needed in the kitchen (a french press would've made this place perfect...and impossible to leave). The beds were very comfortable and the dishwasher and w/d were very convenient. As for the resort itself, I liked that it was gated and the pool & tennis court appeared to be in great shape. The location is convenient, it's quiet at night but close to the beaches, markets, shops, restaurants, etc. Definitely walk to the Outrigger for sunset drinks one night...and the rest of the nights enjoy the view from your own unit. The outside table is literally steps away from the ocean. The view is amazing and it was so nice to hear the waves crashing at night. The owners impressed me from the minute I booked this place and their tips for the area were some of our best experiences (definitely head to Rapanui). They have been very pleasant to deal with and I really cannot say enough great things about this condo, stay here and you will definitely not be disappointed!

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

  Owner response: Aloha Juliet, Mahalo for your review and all the great things you had to say about your stay at our condo and your experience with us and in Kona. Thank you also for expressing your appreciation of the service and local tips we provide to our guests. Hopefully we can share a sunset drink at the Outrigger when you return! A hui ho! Peter and Darla

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Peak Season* .. (Dec 17-March 31) ....... $224/night .. $1650/week .. $5450/month.
Summer Vacation (Jun 15 - August 15) .. $1199/night .. $1345/week .. $4435/month.
Off Peak Season* (Apr 1-Dec 16) ...... $185/night .. $ 1250/week .. $4330/month.
***Christmas Holiday (Dec 18-Jan 02...7 night minimum.. $295/night...$2015/week
***IronMan Oct 5-13, 2013  ...........7 night minimum.. $295/night...$2015/week
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Hawaii Lodging Tax + 13.416%, (sorry!) Cleaning Fee ($95)
Damage Deposit by credit card authorizaton of $500, hold is removed after checkout

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