Vacation Rentals by Owner

5 stars!

Guest: paz (Port Moody, B.C.)
Date of Stay: 04/23/12 Review Submitted: 05/04/12

It's even better than advertised. This condo is very nicely appointed and the best part for us was the patio facing the beautiful grounds. All you need is your speedo and some sunscreen as everything from snorkeling gear, mats, boogie boards, and even a fishing pole are all provided. Philip is very helpful and accommodating. We've visited Hawaii many times but this was our first visit to Kona and our stay at this condo helped to make it the best. A great place to relax and experience the real Hawaii.

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

LOVED IT!

Guest: Lisa & Kerry (Oregon)
Date of Stay: 03/19/12 Review Submitted: 04/19/12

My family stayed at Phils condo and it was perfect! Very clean and very well equipped, the kitchen had everything you could need. Plenty of toys in the closet for the beach and tons of beach towels. Everything we thought we needed, it was there! I was very happy at how clean it was, the beds were very comfy too. I would stay here again and would highly recommend it to anyone. Phil was great to communicate with, very prompt on any correspondence. Thank you so much Phil for making our trip perfect!

Owner response:We appreciate all of our guests and try to respond to any questions or concerns they may have as soon as possible. We like to keep our condo up to date and well equipped for all future quests. If any problems arise we like to be informed to resolve issues quickly. Thanks, Phil & Cecilia Jordan

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

Didn't want to leave...

Guest: Steph (San Diego)
Date of Stay: 07/10/11 Review Submitted: 07/27/11

My family of four stayed in the condo for almost 2 weeks and enjoyed the place very much. It was well stocked with items like coolers, chairs, umbrella, snorkel masks, boogie boards, hair dryers, etc. We used all these items on a daily basis. The place was spacious for the family and we enjoyed not having to share tvs, bedrooms or bathrooms with our two sons. The pool was nearby. The yard was beautiful, especially with the birds singing in the morning. I did recommend new pillows and blankets on the master bed, but other than that I was very pleased with all that was available to us. We didn't want to leave and we still talk about the place and the vacation itself. Thank you for being very kind and accommodating.

Recommended for:Families with young children

Comfortable, very clean, quiet and the ocean front was beautiful.

Guest: Jamie (Hutto Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 07/15/11

We were total surprised by the condo. We had just come from Oaho/Honolulu and this unit was many times better. The space was great, the porch was very relaxing. Of course, we were are from Texas and had to learn to live in a climate with no A/C (was not an issue). We know where we want to stay if we go back to Kona. The owner Philip was very easy to work with and was flexible enough to allow us to stay another night without issue.

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

Enjoyed our stay at the Keauhou Surf and Racquet Club

Guest: Michael M (Kona, HI)
Date of Stay: 05/26/11 Review Submitted: 06/11/11

We stayed in this unit last month and were impressed by our complete and well furnished the condo was. In addition, Phil the owner was very responsive to any inquiries that we had as well. The complimentary wifi and telephone calls were definitely appreciated as well. The Keauhou Surf and Racqut is a very well maintained and well located resort with a great pool for families with kids and tennis courts as well. We would definitelt recommed this well appointed unit to anyone looking for a great place to stay in Keauhou.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Best Price

Guest: The Girls (San Clemente, California Orange Co)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11 Review Submitted: 05/26/11

I work for the airlines so I frequent the Big Island several times a year, and now my daughter and I take a "girls trip" each year. It was nice to have our own bedroom with comfort, however the front bedroom needs new blinds as the light outside in the walk ways shines threw the blinds that no longer are adjustable, minor detail. The quite, and greenery was awesome, we too felt at home right away. The parking is great..but a new neighbor now parks an oversize duelly truck next to the spot which makes getting in and out difficult.Well maintain, stocked, clean, just lovely. We had a difficult time with the Wi-Fi reception, my daughter suggested a lock on it with a code for better reception.HIghly reccommend excellent customer service, will rent again if available. This unit suits everyone, and an accurate description, but still pleasantly surprised. Visit Nori's in Hilo for Hawaiian food, use the saddle road, breathtaking.

Owner response:We plan on making a return visit in November of this year and will address the blinds issue. We appreciate all input about how to improve the condo for all our future quests. The Wi-Fi sometimes has to be re-booted and the unit code is 102. We try to go at least once to twice a year to update and address any issues that need attention. Thank you, The Jordan's

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

Best VRBO rental experience ever!

Guest: Joe T (Kailua-Kona, HI, USA)
Date of Stay: 05/03/11 Review Submitted: 05/14/11

My family and I have stayed in numerous VRBO's over the past several years. We nearly always use them as our peferred vacation lodging. I have never had a finer place to stay EVER. The price for this unit reflected a special price that was well lower than other units on the market. The unit was immaculate (seemed new) and is located in a gorgeous tropical garden with controlled access not more than 5 minutes walk to the ocean and 10-15 minutes to one of the top snorkeling beaches on the island. The unit was easily accessed on the ground floor with ample parking directly in front. Tenants are offered access to a wonderful pool, tennis courts, grills under shelter and well equiped patio with wonderful views of gardens. It was open and airy with very comfortable furniture and beds. The kitchen lacked nothing. Support equipment such as BBQ equipment, beach chairs, towels and coolers were on hand. The size of the unit was ample. There was no noise bleed-over from other units. All your audio visual and computer needs were exceeded. The washer and dryer in the unit allowed us to pack lightly. Working with Phil was a delight. He left no question unanswered, and provided inside information for his tenants. Bottom line...we have NEVER had a better VRBO experience in our years of using them!

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

Perfect condo for our family.

Guest: Renata T. (belmont, ca)
Date of Stay: 04/17/11 Review Submitted: 04/25/11

We are a couple with two young children (under 5) and stayed 4 nights at this condo. As other reviewers pointed out this is a spacious, well located and well maintained unit. You can see in the details that the owners use it: good quality furniture, kitchen wear, towels, appliances, and the list goes on. Something we really appreciated and no one spelled out yet is the parking spot: it is not just an "off street parking", it is a designated spot (the unit number is marked on the pavement) right in front of the unit entrance! You never have to worry about finding a spot close to "home" to unload/load the kids and the beach gear from car. The local beach was great for end of the afternoon walks and the pool is the *best* for young children starting at 1ft deep. The supermarket near by is not just convenient but offers more than we expected, namely: organic baby food, freshly baked La Brea bread and good nite pull ups!! As many other visitors we specially enjoyed the lanai, with is even nicer than it appears on the pictures. We sure hope to go back and enjoy another stay there.

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

Best yet

Guest: Sue and Clayt (Minneapolis, MN)
Date of Stay: 02/01/11 Review Submitted: 03/07/11

Your nest in paradise exceeded our expectations and we felt totally at home! The condo is spacious, bright, tastefully furnished, and totally comfortable. The new appliances are a bonus. It was especially convenient for us, with my husband's physical limitations, to park, come and go, and move around inside. And the location is so convenient to everything -- much more than we expected having stayed closer to Kailua before. Would love to stay there again if we could manage it. Be sure to include the Fish Hopper in Kailua-Kona to your restaurant list -- we think it's the best one in town.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful condo in wonderful location

Guest: Joan (Grand Rapids, MI)
Date of Stay: 11/02/10 Review Submitted: 12/02/10

This condo was comfortable, spacious, and well supplied. We ate all our meals on the lanai and even picked fresh starfruit from a tree in the yard. The condo complex is quiet and beautiful. One night we used the outdoor covered BBQ shelter to grill island-raised grassfed beef and local fish. We could walk to a beach with great snorkeling and, within a short drive, go to a fine boogie boarding beach as well as several farmers markets and grocery stores. As I watch snow fall outside my window right now, I wish I was back in the Keauhou condo.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Responsible owners/very comfortable

Guest: Mike & Doni (Longview,Washington)
Date of Stay: 04/08/10 Review Submitted: 06/08/10

Condo was very clean and really convenient to grocery,restaurants and Alli drive. Pool was excellent for our younger grandchildren and we enjoyed walking around and having a quiet beach to watch sunsets.

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

Restful and Rewarding

Guest: Bay Travler (Parker Colorado)
Date of Stay: 03/27/10 Review Submitted: 04/11/10

Phil and Cecilia description was accurate and right on. The listing photos depicted what we actually found when we arrived and was outfitted very well. The boogie boards and beach supplies were well appreciated and enjoyed. We would recommend traveling to HIlo for breakfast or any meal at Ken’s. We would recommend an evening at the Kona Brewery, a drive to Volcano NP, Hapuna Beach north of the airport and the local beaches were excellent. On the way to the Volcano we urge a stop at the black sand beach, and the southern most bakery in the USA. While in Kailua-Kona walk the shop area. Just north and within walking distance is a great snorkling beach. The pool on the property is excellent and the tennis courts are very nice. Take advantage of the picnic table on the lava overlooking the water in the evening. We would definitely recommend this property to family or friends.

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

Beautiful Condo, great location

Guest: Beth 123 (Edmonton, Alberta)
Date of Stay: 01/25/10 Review Submitted: 03/01/10

Beautifully decorated condo. The wifi made it possible for our daughter to actually have skype meetings, and work in paradise. Beds were comfortable and having beach towels available was a bonus. Owner is very personalbe and easy to contact with any questions you have. Had a wonderful holiday.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Guest: Walt
Date of Stay: 12/14/09 Review Submitted: 03/25/10

Phil, We enjoyed our stay in your condo thoroughly, as we have in the past. The weather was great the whole time we were there - 82 every day - it only rained for a few hours on one day. However, the air quality was not so good on more than half the days we were there, from a combination of the VOG and smoke from a forest fire above Captain Cook. The furnishings in your condo are much more comfy than the "island" style in most other Hawaiian rental condos. The new stove and frig are quite nice, as is the new tile floor in the living and dining areas. Regards, Walt

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Kona, Hawaii

Guest: Rentia (Juneau)
Date of Stay: 09/29/09 Review Submitted: 10/14/09

Great location, everything in condo that we needed....Felt at home the minute we walked in there... Thank you very much.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Louise11 (Honolulu, HI)
Date of Stay: 09/28/09 Review Submitted: 09/28/09

The condo was very comfortable and clean with easy access as a ground floor unit. We enjoyed the quiet leisure of Kona that the unit provided.

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Very nice, owners were great!

Guest: bigkess (West Jordan, UT)
Date of Stay: 08/22/09 Review Submitted: 09/24/09

We booked another condo to stay in while on the Big Island but had to check on after one night because it was so bad. I contacted the owner and he was very accommodating. We were able to get right in next day! Condo was very clean and quiet. Back lanai is very nice. Condo is roomy and spacious and would be great for two couples. We were very pleased. Just a note...this is on the far end of Ali'i Drive so you do have to drive to get to the shopping, etc., but for us, we liked that because it was quiet! Highly recommend. Thanks, Matt & Heather K.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/07/09 Review Submitted: 08/07/09

Very nice condominium. Clean and comfortable. Shopping center with grocery and drug store less than a mile away with many activities availble. My husband was able to play his ukulele at the shopping center's Wednesday evening kanikapila twice with a wonderful group that had 32 participants the second evening. Go on the Manta Ray night snorkel & dive in front of the Sheraton, incredible experience also very close by on the Fairwind or Hula Kai out of Keauhou Bay, less than 2 miles south on Alii Drive.

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Guest: Welborn family (Sacramento,CA)
Date of Stay: 07/02/09 Review Submitted: 07/02/09

June 2009 We have vacationed in Kona for over 20 years and stayed in different condos in the Keauhou area. The Jordan's condominium at Keauhou Surf and Racquet Resort has been our most enjoyable accomodations. The condo is consistently clean, well furnished, and ideally located for access to snorkeling, fishing, jogging, shopping, golfing, tennis and more. Our family looks forward to returning each summer to a relaxing and fun filled time here. We are most thankful to the Jordans for making their condominium available for vacationers like us.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/07/09 Review Submitted: 03/07/09

4/5 Great time in Hawaii dolphin watchers Boise, ID. USA. Date Submitted: February 28, 2009 Date of Stay: January 2009 We loved our stay in the unit in the Kona surf & Raquet Club. It sits right next to a beautiful golf course. We played Tennis several mornings in the complexes courts. They are centrally located to most of the things we wanted to do. The shopping plaza that is less than a mile away had a grocery store, movie theater, gas station and restaurants. The unit was very nicely decorated and comfortable. It had beach chairs, coolers and even boogie boards for us to borrow. I was surprised at how unique this island was to all the others we have been to. We loved our stay and would highly recommend this unit to anyone. Our only regret was that we couldn't stay longer.

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Guest: dolphin watchers (Boise, ID. USA)
Date of Stay: 03/06/09 Review Submitted: 03/06/09

4/5 Great time in Hawaii dolphin watchers Boise, ID. USA. Date Submitted: February 28, 2009 Date of Stay: January 2009 We loved our stay in the unit in the Kona surf & Raquet Club. It sits right next to a beautiful golf course. We played Tennis several mornings in the complexes courts. They are centrally located to most of the things we wanted to do. The shopping plaza that is less than a mile away had a grocery store, movie theater, gas station and restaurants. The unit was very nicely decorated and comfortable. It had beach chairs, coolers and even boogie boards for us to borrow. I was surprised at how unique this island was to all the others we have been to. We loved our stay and would highly recommend this unit to anyone. Our only regret was that we couldn't stay longer

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Pictures on VRBO accurate. Nicely decorated, very clean and well furnished. Land line and wi-fi.

Guest: Ken (Edmonton, Alberta,Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/27/09 Review Submitted: 04/25/11

We have stayed in this condo on two occasions for six weeks each year. We will rent it again if possible. Owner very helpful when we had minor problems. Beatiful view and grounds in excellent shape. Amenities close by include restaurants, major grocery chain and drugstore, medical office, theatres. gas station, post office etc. Snorkel beach nearby. Excellent large pool with shallow end for children, great tennis courts. Gated community and felt secure. The complex is quiet and peaceful and the main highway is close by. Golf coureses next to the condo are excellent. Our favorite restaurant and a Mai Tai bar are located in the Royal Kona Resort located about 4 miles North of the condo. I have recommended this condo to several close friends and relatives. As well as being spacious and well furnised it is located on the ground floor with a parking spot at the door. There is a great deal to see and experience on the Island. Highly recommended!

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

AWESOME!!! very clean

Guest: mstutler31 (Millingotn Mi)
Date of Stay: 02/20/09 Review Submitted: 03/06/09

Very cute! Condo, clean, Nice would recommend this to everyone Mahalo!!!

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

Great time in Hawaii

Guest: dolphin watchers (Boise, ID. USA)
Date of Stay: 01/18/09 Review Submitted: 02/28/09

We loved our stay in the unit in the Kona surf & Raquet Club. It sits right next to a beautiful golf course. We played Tennis several mornings in the complexes courts. They are centrally located to most of the things we wanted to do. The shopping plaza that is less than a mile away had a grocery store, movie theater, gas station and restaurants. The unit was very nicely decorated and comfortable. It had beach chairs, coolers and even boogie boards for us to borrow. I was surprised at how unique this island was to all the others we have been to. We loved our stay and would highly recommend this unit to anyone. Our only regret was that we couldn't stay longer.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Ken
Date of Stay: 04/11/07 Review Submitted: 04/10/07

Dear Philip & Cecilia, I wanted to thank you for the great accommodations you provided for us in Big Island. We had a great stay and your condo exceeded our expectation in comfort and beauty. Thank you very much again! Ken

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Guest: Jordans
Date of Stay: 03/18/05 Review Submitted: 03/17/05

Emmaculate and fully equipped condo. All you will need are your personal items, such as, toothbrush. Next door to the complex is a beach and lagoons, turtles can be seen sunning themselves and if lucky, you will see whales. Six minute walk up Alii Dr. for some great snorkeling at Kahaluu Beach. Kayaking to Captain Cooks Monument, is one of our favorite thing to do. All we ask of you is to relax and enjoy!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/05 Review Submitted: 03/27/05

When you walk into this condo for the first time, you have an immediate positive reaction to its atmosphere. It is clean and comfortable, with beautiful decor. Bird watching on the lanai was my favorite way to start the day. With close access to golf course, snorkel beaches, deep sea fishing and shopping. We found our perfect get away. We plan to stay here again next year.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/05 Review Submitted: 03/27/05

This was our GREATEST vacation ever!! Not only was there something new and exciting to do everyday in Kona but the nights at 'home' were so comfortable and relaxing. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Jordan!! Your condo made it so easy for us to just unpack our bags and run to the beach with a Chi-Chi in hand!! We will be returning SOON and definantly staying your your condo. Mahalo! The Garmany Family

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/05 Review Submitted: 03/24/05

Condo is beautifully decorated, clean well located and equipped with everything you could want or need. Beds are very comfortable. Quiet lanai with bar-b-que on common area leading to golf course and ocean blow hole. Location is an easy walk to beaches, golf and shopping. The owners have gone out of the way to see to your satisfaction and comfort. It was a very easy place to 'COME HOME & RELAX' to at the end of the day. We plan to return and will recommend to family/friends!

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