Second Time Around!

Guest: Don and Laurelee (Kelowna, B.C. Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/29/11 Review Submitted: 11/26/11

Laurelee and I enjoyed our first stay in this great Kona Reef condo for 1 week during May of this year. Our entire experience was so positive and thoroughly enjoyable, that, when we scheduled our next trip to Kona later the same year, we booked this same condo for a two week plus stay in September/October. Our experience this trip was even better as we were now very familiar with the Kona Reef facility, the condo and its complete array of amenities. We also had developed our favourite routines which were so easy to base out of this perfectly situated condo. We walked much more than drove to the great shopping and dining, which starts literally within a block of Kona Reef. Jogging, swimming, sunbathing on the sandy beach, enjoying the completely redone swimming pool or watching surfers catch the big breaks are available right at Kona Reef. Fabulous. To complement this perfect setting, Alex and Michele maintain an immaculate, well-appointed one bedroom condo with the perfect ocean view. It is clear that they take great pride in delivering a consistently positive, memorable experience to their clients from initial contact to checkout. We provide our unqualified endorsement of this condo and highly recommend it as a superb vacation rental.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.

A little piece of paradise

Guest: Dana and Debbie (Tigard, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 10/17/11 Review Submitted: 11/19/11

This was our third stay at this condo and it won't be our last. We love being right on the water and seeing all the water activites during the day, surfers, paddle boarders, spinning dolphins, and then the gorgeous sunsets from the lanai in the evening. What you see in the VRBO photo's of this condo are exactly what you get when you arrive, no surprises. The condo has always been in such clean and beautiful condition when we arrive each time. Alex, the owner always gives you a call within a day of your arrival to make sure the condo is in good condition and to ask if you have any questions about it or anything about Kailua-Kona. What a nice personal touch that is !!! This condo provides beach chairs, ice chest for day trips, and some snorkel equipment for your use. We really enjoyed the fact that this condo is so close to town that there is no need to drive. Farmers market is just a few blocks away to get all the fresh tropical fruit you could ever want. I still can't believe we bought fresh papayas for .25 a piece. A few restaruants that you shouldn't miss are Sam Choy's (for the food and view), Holuakoa Cafe (for the local grown food and lush tropical atmosphere), and Lava Java (awesome coffeee and cinnamon rolls). If you are an orchid lover you must go to Akatsuka Orchid Gardens in Volcano, Ha. (between the volcano and Hilo) it's free and something you will never forget ! Our daughter and son-in-law came over with us this trip and said the Kona Reef is the perfect location to stay, close to everything by foot. Our daughter and son-in-law went fishing on the "Sea Wife II" and caught a couple ahi. The boat was very clean the captain and crew are very environmentally conscience. Can't wait to come back again.

Owner response:Thank you Debra for your generous comments about our condo. We are looking forward to having you stay with us again.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Fantastic for newlyweds!

Guest: Newlyweds! (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 07/12/11 Review Submitted: 08/18/11

We had a wonderful honeymoon at your condo. Thank you for sharing it with us!! Everything we could have needed was there and we enjoyed every second of our stay. The pool and hot tub were fantastic and we especially enjoyed how close we were to be the beach. We definitely recommend your condo!!! Thanks again!

Owner response:Thank you Megan. I am glad you enjoyed our condo. Please come back and celebrate an anniversary in our condo.

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

Best ever trip to Kona!

Guest: Nick and Craig (Hamilton, New Zealand)
Date of Stay: 06/01/11 Review Submitted: 06/21/11

This was our fourth trip to Kona and the best ever! We were delighted when we let ourselves into the condo to find it far exceeded our expectations - the photos don't do it justice at all. Alex and Michelle's condo was the ideal place to stay to explore Kona (being only a short stroll to the village and restaurants) and the condo itself is perfect for relaxing and watching the dolphins, surfers and boats in the bay for hours on end. Its a real home away from home with everything you could possibly wish for, from a well equiped kitchen to books on the island. Alex was extra helpful suggesting things to do on the island and answering all our questions prior to our trip with the upmost patience and made sure we settled into the condo on our first day. Kona Reef is a well maintained, clean and quiet resort with lovely communal areas and easy parking etc. I wouldn't even consider staying anywhere else in future trips and will recommend this condo to friends who travel to the Big Island in the future.

Owner response:You are so kind, Nicki. I am glad you enjoyed your stay in our condo, thank you.

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Perfect Kona Experience

Guest: Don and Laurelee (Kelowna, B.C. Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/25/11 Review Submitted: 06/01/11

We have been coming to Kona for vacations since 2006 and have been able to check out several different condo facilities in the area. This year is our first at Kona Reef. We came upon this location on the VRBO site and based on the location, description, pictures, reviews and cost, we decided to rent a condo here for one week. Throughout the process, the Alex, the owner, communicated with us proactively, in a timely and clear manner, resulting in a smooth, stress free transaction right from the reservation through to accessing the condo and finally checking out. The condo is a gem. We knew it was something special the moment we walked in. It is immaculate, modern, quiet, well maintained, well furnished and comprehensively equipped for everything from gourmet cooking to snorkeling. We were very impressed with the cleanliness and organization of the condo. Pictures ccannot convey the idyllic nature of this location. Its location is perfect for a short stroll to shop and sightsee in Kona, although it was difficult to tear ourselves away from the good sized lanai where we enjoyed watching the activities out on the blue Pacific. This is, by far, the best value we have experienced in Kona without question. The view, proximity to the ocean and privacy allowed us to fully embrace the Hawaiian experience. We will never forget our lovely time there and we will definitely rent this condo again. Thanks to Alex and Michele for making this such a positive, memorable experience.

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

Kona Reef

Guest: Bob (Woodway, Washington)
Date of Stay: 05/04/10 Review Submitted: 04/19/11

We have enjoyed our stays at Kona Reef condo. The condo is highly maintained and shows pride of ownership by Alex and Michele. This is truly an ocean front property with beautiful views framed by palm trees. We especially enjoy having our meals on the lanai and watching the activity on the bay. It has it all- Cruise Ships, Surfers and Stand Up Paddle Boarders, and the best Sunsets! The unit is clean, freshly painted with recently updated kitchen cabinets and appliances. We found the tile floors to be in excellant shape. The carpets are clean and fresh. The recent remodel of the bathroom and shower was well done. We really like the glass block shower and the tile floors. We have found the condo to be outfitted well. It has a late model washer and dryer; a nice feature for extended stays. There are snorkle fins, masks, beach towels, woven beach mats, folding beach chairs and picnic coolers for fun in the sun. The kitchen is very well outfitted as well. The funiture, linens, bed, TV, and DVD player all in good shape. Even the hot water heater was replaced recently. It has A/C but we have never used it, we prefer to leave the slider open and have the sea breeze do the cooling. The unit located on the second floor which is nice. The Kona Reef Complex has a number of features that we like. There is plenty of covered and outside parking . The complex has a very nice oceanfront salt water pool surrounded by glass. There are four gas grills for your use that we found to be well maintained and clean that are under cover. Next door to the complex is a waterfront park. We have found the location to be a good one. Close enough to walk to "downtown" Kona ...why bother with the car- close. Easy access to main roads. Alex and Michele are delightful to deal with, truly concerned with our stay in Kona and that their unit meets your approval. Their place has a nice, well taken care of feel to it. We have enjoyed staying there in the past and are planning another extended stay in future. Kindest Regards, Bob

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.

Fabulous Ocean Front Condo!

Guest: Rick (Sutherlin, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 03/20/11 Review Submitted: 04/13/11

We had a wonderful stay and the view from this Condo is spectacular! We saw porpoises and a turtle right from the patio of our condo. We also had several beautiful sunsets and everyday we saw the boats taking people out fishing, para sailing and dinner cruises. We were able to walk from the condo into town for shopping at all the stores, and farmers market. The condo area has a great pool and barbecue area. We utilized this almost every day. The condo is equiped with everything you need in the kitchen to prepare your meals. It was also great to have beach chairs there to take to the area beaches. We Love Kona and have stayed other places in Kona and this was our favorite place and are going there again this next year!!! Rick & Deb

Owner response:Thank you for staying with us and this nice review of our condo. We are happy that you have already booked for next year.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Guest: Stephen (-)
Date of Stay: 06/01/10 Review Submitted: 04/11/11

5 of 5 stars Great condo value in a beautiful location! Alex and Michelle's Kona Reef condo was a great place to stay while visiting Kona. The second floor unit has an amazing view from the lanai. A great place to watch surfers out in the water and sunsets over the water. The condo is in a great location within easy walking distance to the heart of Kona right on ali'i Drive. It was the perfect place to stay and a great value too! They have all the essentials that you need for the beach including mats, towels, chairs, umbrellas and even snorkel gear. Alex was very helpful in answering any questions that we had about the area. I wouldn't hesitate recommending this condo to anyone looking for a great place to stay in Kona. More... · By Stephen M from North Carolina on 10/28/2010 for a stay in 6/1/2010

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Guest: Rob & Cindy (-)
Date of Stay: 10/01/10 Review Submitted: 04/11/11

5 of 5 Our Best Find Ever My wife and I have stayed at various units at the Kona Reef because it has a great pool and it is the absolute best location in Kailua-Kona. This was by far the best complete experience we have had there. Starting with a phone call from alex the day we arrived to make sure everything was satisfactory to the completely remodeled unit to its spotlessness to the beautiful tropical decorations to having everything we needed for our stay down to beach chairs and snorkeling gear and last but not least that incredible view from the lanai looking at that beautiful ocean only 20 feet away. The search is over for us. This is our favorite place to stay in Kona! More... · By Rob and Cindy Estes from Hollister, California on 10/20/2010 for a stay in 10/1/2010

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Nice condo, great sunset

Guest: Dave (Vancouver, Wa)
Date of Stay: 01/29/11 Review Submitted: 02/20/11

Really enjoyed the condo, it's location, and the great sunset outside the back deck nightly. The condo had everything we needed and more. Was surprised at how well equipped the kitchen was and it was great having scuba gears, lawn chairs, etc available. The condo was quiet and close to Kona and the markets. Would definitely recommend.

Owner response:Mahalo-

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.