The Best

Guest: Surfer Girl (New York )
Date of Stay: 03/01/08 Review Submitted: 03/24/08

This is a great place to stay in Kona. The owner has provided you with all you'll need for a wonderful vacation. If you're looking for a home away from home right on top of the Ocean this is it. We would recommend to one and all. We will stay again.

Owner response:Thank you for your kind words. This is my home away from home as well. This is where I find peace and tranquility whenever I get a chance to leave my busy Bed and Breakfast in Captain Cook, the Rainbow Plantation. The view and the sound of the ocean right from your living room, bedroom, kitchen and of course from your private lanai will make all worries and stress go away. Warmest Aloha Marianna

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Wonderful Stay!

Guest: Jen (RI)
Date of Stay: 01/14/12 Review Submitted: 01/31/12

My husband and I stayed here 1/14/12-1/18/12. This condo is beautiful! The view is unbelievable! The sound of the waves crashing right below is one of my favorite memories from the trip. Marianna is kind enough to stock the condo with beach towels, sunscreen, chairs, etc. and it is so nice to feel right at home while away. I hope we can come back and visit again soon, Jen

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Guest: April Honeysuckle (US)
Date of Stay: 09/09/10 Review Submitted: 09/13/10

If you are the type of person that wants to see people only when you want and do not want drama when reserving Marianna's condo then this is the place for you! You are at the ocean on the top floor with no people in sight except for a few surfers. The ocean can be seen from the kitchen AND from the soaking tub. My husband and I had breakfast on the lanai every morning and enjoyed a cocktail every night watching the sunset. Location is near to everything. Home away from home. Thank you kindly, Marianna!

Owner response:Nothing is more satisfying for me than the total contentment of my guests. Aloha nui loa Marianna

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

The title was fine.

Guest: jessup (Redmond, WA USA)
Date of Stay: 01/14/10 Review Submitted: 03/25/10

My wife and I stayed here for our 10 year anniversary and I don't think you can get any closer to the water without getting wet!! The view was beautiful and the sounds of the ocean were inviting. The condo provided a good "base camp" for our stay and we really enjoyed the bar style chairs on the lanai to watch the sunsets. Beds were a little hard and unit could use a little updating but overall decent value for the price.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

Unbeatable view; very usable kitchen

Guest: Bubblescooks (Northern California)
Date of Stay: 12/21/09 Review Submitted: 01/08/10

We were very fortunate to ring in 2010 at this condo. We were even more fortunate to have two full weeks there. What a treat! The unit is clean, very well equipped (plenty of towels and sunscreen etc, but even treats like boogie boards and beach umbrellas), and extremely comfortable. On the fourth floor you feel like you are literally on the ocean -- almost like waking up on a cruise each morning with nothing but crashing waves and sparkling surf below. There are sea turtles visible right below, and it is also one of the best surf spots in Kona. It is also a very nicely decorated unit - with indonesian buddha's and a wild assortment of cherubs. But decorated in a very relaxed way - not a terribly "be careful" way. There were two TVs - it was great for my daughter to have a TV in her bedroom since she doesn't get that at home. And the kitchen (I like to cook) was far better equipped than most places I have stayed, with pots and pans that were genuinely usable. We can't live without broadband internet, so it was great to have DSL available, and have it working well. The pool was remarkably uncrowded. There were always more chairs than people, and the spa was almost always available as well. There is a gas grill that we used as well in the pool area. Marianna was also a total pleasure to rent from -- she is very generous of spirit and makes everything easy. She is also very well organized.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Stay for our 25th Wedding Anniversary

Guest: ScottandPaula (Aurora, CO)
Date of Stay: 04/18/09 Review Submitted: 05/01/09

This was the most relaxing 6 days of my life!! My wife and I stayed here as part of our trip to the islands for our 25th wedding anniversary and could have not been more pleased. It was convenient to Kona town (dining and shopping), to the beach, to golf, but most of all, just sitting on the lanai watching the turtles and surfers and soaking up the warm Hawaii sun. Marianna provided everything we could have possibly wanted or needed. We made the mistake of not reading the comprehensive description of the conmmdo and the property until shortly before we left but we had no problem finding everything we needed. Thanks to Marianna for her hospitality and making this a trip of a lifetime!!!

Owner response:Oh, you are so welcome. When renting my lovely ocean home nothing is more important to me than having the guests happy and comfortable. They show their appreciation by keeping this .this tropical jewel undamaged and clean. Thank you and please come back some day Aloha nui loa Marianna

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.

Delightful Stay

Guest: ACS211 (London)
Date of Stay: 04/15/09 Review Submitted: 04/28/09

Thank you, Marianna. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The view from the unit is unquestionably magnificent and we hope that others will trust our review. We were not disappointed. Points of fact. Quiet location, fantastic ocean view, unique/charming condo decor, and spacious layout. Sincerely, Alex Sanchez (London, UK)

Owner response:Wonderful place, better than the discription, everything there what you need and really direct at the coast!!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+.

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/08 Review Submitted: 05/24/08

The nicest condo we Haven't stayed at....This is a note to thank Marianna for the professional treatment we received when after booking a two week stay, she realized that ongoing renovations to the exterior of the building would effect the quality of our stay. She immediately contacted us and assured us whatever we decided would be fine with her. Since the work was going to be so disruptive we decided our only option was to change properties. Because of Marianna's honesty and caring attitude our vacation will still be a great one. Mahalo, Marianna. Gayle and I can't wait for our next chance to visit Kona and we will definetly be staying at your condo in the future. Thanks again, Terry O'Malley

Owner response:Dear Ferry and Gayle. Thank you for your kind words. The construction is almost completed and the building, pool area and my condo will be absolutely beautiful.Thank you also for your understanding. Kind regards Marianna

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Guetten (Kalifornien, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/01/06 Review Submitted: 09/13/06

Dear Marianna. You are right. The ocean view, the sounds and the sunsets are awesome. It has been the best vacation that we had in a very long time. We have traveled all over the world and we have stayed in may luxery hotels. This lovely condo is the best. Thank you for sharing this with us. We shall be back. Peter and Jan Altheim Sarasota, Florida

Owner response:Aloha dear Peter and Jan. Thank you for your comments. I am glad that you both enjoyed your stay and I am honored and proud to share this peaceful retreat with my guest. Mahalo nui loa Marianna

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Paradies

Guest: hase (Seeheim-Jugenheim)
Date of Stay: 06/18/08 Review Submitted: 06/29/10

2 years ago we stayed at this stunning apartment (june 2008 max and birgit from germany) and we loved it so much. it really was a fantastic time. Marianna, you are special - so friendly and understanding, thanks again and looking forward to seeing you and your apartment again some day.

Owner response:Thank you for your kind review. I sincerely hope that you will return to this peaceful retreat. It is completely renovated now and the sunsets sea turtles, dolphins and surfers are so much fun to watch from there mahalo nui loa Marianna

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.