This place is so great!

Guest: Shellylynne (Centennial Colorado)
Date of Stay: 01/02/12 Review Submitted: 01/09/12

We have been staying here for a week now. This is my third visit here and I love it more every time! The quiet, the view, the pool, the huge lanai, the well stocked kitchen-Like usual it is too soon to go home. The beds are comfortable and there are plenty of towels for the pool. Barbara is a lovely hostess and a very gracious woman. If you don't stay here, your loss!

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

Family of four

Guest: TED (Lubbock, Texas)
Date of Stay: 06/27/11 Review Submitted: 01/09/12

We had a fabulous time! Barbara was very helpful with sightseeing information. She let our children borrow boogie boards and beach toys. The home is so lovely we had a hard time leaving it each day to explore the island.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Unbeatable View

Guest: Chris and Amber (BC)
Date of Stay: 12/02/11 Review Submitted: 12/09/11

We were pleased to find the suite to be exactly as described and enjoyed our stay. Barbara was a great host and respected our privacy. We'll definitely return.

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

Loved Everything About This Home

Guest: Bill (Seaside, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/14/11 Review Submitted: 08/23/11

We are first time renters on VRBO and this place has set the bar very high for us for future rentals. We would strongly recommend this location to anyone. It is quiet, well maintained, with very nice amenities. The views from every room, including the shower, are breath taking. The infinity pool makes it seem like you are the only home between you and the ocean. It is very conveniently located yet in a residential area so you feel the peace and quiet of the area. The pool and surrounding deck are both lovely and when we weren't in the ocean, we spent a lot of time outside on the deck or in the pool. Only caveat is it isn't ideal for families with children who aren't water safe yet because of easy access to the pool from the bedrooms and main room. For us with a 10 year old who is water safe, we would stay here again in a heart beat.

Owner response:Kona Ocean View provides, on request, for the installation of a Safety Fence around the pool for young children and toddlers who are non swimmers. The owner discusses this with rental inquiries before booking.

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

Better than we had even hoped

Guest: Andrew (Cheshire, Uk)
Date of Stay: 07/27/11 Review Submitted: 08/01/11

After a 24 hour trip from the UK it was wonderful to arrive at this stunning property. It has lived up to, and beyond, our expectations. We agree with other reviews that the photos, as good as they are, don't do the property justice. It is well-equipped, clean, modern and the views are simply stunning. When not touring around we lived in the pool. The decking is large and it is a sun trap from early on in the morning through to the amazing sunsets. Barbara (the owner) is very friendly, helpful and accommodating, but also allows you your own space. We would unreservedly recommend this property and, were it not to far away, would be back very quickly. Thanks so much.

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

Absolutely Perfect!

Guest: AKD (Los Angeles, New York)
Date of Stay: 04/21/11 Review Submitted: 04/27/11

This is a heavenly and private house overlooking the ocean with it's very own infinity salt water pool ... the deck is expansive and pristine ... Much like the rest of the property, every detail has been thought of ... it is extremely well run, exceedingly clean and comfortable with everything you could need ... The decor is tasteful and simple ... Barbara, the owner is a delight ... she made us feel absolutely welcome and at home ... The bed is sumptuous, the view from every single window makes you sigh ... It's situated in a perfect location, close to everything ... although it's hard to leave this place ... The land surrounding the property is lush ... the bird watching is incredible ... We fell in love with this home and most definitely will be returning as soon as possible ... As someone who travels incessantly, finding a unique place like this is rare and an absolute gem. We couldn't have been happier!

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

So Realxing!

Guest: Tyler, Melissa, Zackary & Merissa (Kodiak, AK)
Date of Stay: 12/17/10 Review Submitted: 01/15/11

Thank you so much for a great place to stay. We really enjoyed the veiw, the wonderful accomodations and the pool. Your Kona Ocean View Rental was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. My husband, our 2 teenagers and I really enjoyed ourselves. You were very welcoming and made us feel at ease. Your place is up high enough to catch the cooling breeze but close enough to be minutes from most everything. I highly recommend your place for a relaxing place to stay.

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

Absolutely fantastic!!!

Guest: Paul (Calgary)
Date of Stay: 07/18/10 Review Submitted: 09/08/10

My wife and I ventured to Hawaii for our 15th anniversary. I must admit, I was a bit trepidatious about the whole thing. Hawaii in the summer? Being from Canada, we generally stay home in the summer to take advantage the short but sweet Canadian heat. I digress. Needless to say we had an incredible time, due in large part to the beautiful accommodations and hospitality provided by Barb at Kona Ocean View Villa. The apartment is even better than pictured. Pictures simply cannot do the 180 degree panoramic view over the pool and deck out to the ocean justice. The bed was big and comfortable, the kitchen was well equipped, the shower was hot (and solar powered), and the covered car port was handy with the jeep. The house is situated about a 5 minute drive from the amenities of Kona. Best of all the deck with built in pool and built in view were stunning! I have recommended this spot to my friends and family. Thanks again Barb!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

Guest: Katz and Dick (Fresno, California)
Date of Stay: 05/07/09 Review Submitted: 05/07/09

You are a super informative and fun hostess-your home is fantastic and our "hale" could not have pleased us more. You led us down the stairs that first night into paradise - lighted Tiki Torches, sparkling lighted pool, and gread "digs", the paradise feeling never left us. Imagine seeing the pool and ocean from every room. Everything perfect. We stayed for the month of April and found time to go on a night Manta Ray dive, and see the volcano lava flowing into the ocean. Thank you so much for everything, we hope to come back next year. Mahalo,

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Guest: Randy and Helene (-)
Date of Stay: 03/09/09 Review Submitted: 03/09/09

We really enjoyed our escape from the cold Canadian north. My family, Charles, Amber, and Ava were so impressed by my finding this place. It suited us perfectly especially with the baby - mum never felt left out when we went touring without her - in fact - we could hardly wait to get back! Our family get together was a great success and we all hope to come back. Mahalo,

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