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Kona Reef
Condo, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
$135-$175
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• very good located, not so clean condo

  very good located, not so clean condo

  • Guest oz
  • Date of stay 03/17/13
  • Review Submitted 03/23/13
  the condo is very good located and equipped, but it was full of dust on the vent and windows nets.

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• Unit needs a complete Renovation!

  Unit needs a complete Renovation!

  • Guest GPD
  • Date of stay 03/06/13
  • Review Submitted 03/12/13
  The location of the building and the quality of the grounds is first class, and a real bonus with undercover parking. However our unit was far, far from looking and smelling clean! Layers of carpet dust, dust sticking to the textured ceiling over the ceiling fan, plastic window coverings falling down, smaller than normal queen bed needs replacing, plaster in bath area near ceiling shows a leak recently, many light bulbs out, are some of the cosmetic uglies. The chairs and boogie boards were better than nothing, however they need to be thrown and probably get better stuff at a thrift store. Need adult sized boards and chairs. (one board has broken syrafoam under cloth wrap) Kitchen appliances very old and dirty. My wife had to go buy cleaning supplies to try cleaning sinks, etc for us to live ok in the unit. If we had been staying longer we would have been asked to move to another unit! Again location was good for Kona Inn for great food, Lava Java for great breakies, Kona Canoe Club for best hamburgers and Mai-Tais!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• Great Location

  Great Location

  • Guest Dianne Loftis
  • Date of stay 03/01/13
  • Review Submitted 03/12/13
  The description of the condo and the picture on the website are accurate. The view from the lanai onto the small beach and ocean was great. Also, the proximity of the property to restaurants and shopping was convenient, i.e. within walking distance. The queen bed was very comfortable. However, the property needed a more thorough cleaning. There was soap scum on the shower curtain liner, dust in various places, fingerprints on the tv screen and the area on the bathroom sink around the faucet needed cleaning and made to look better. Also the covers on the sofa and chair were stained and in need of cleaning or replacement. The exterior of the property, the common areas, the pool area and barbecue area are all great. The pool is small but looks out over the ocean. We did have a problem logging onto wi-fi and called the owner for help. He was unable to help us at that time but did give us the name of a person in his office to assist us. However, we did figure it out. Just that the instructions in the condo were not clear. It's unfortunate that I feel the need to give this unit an average rating. If it were completely clean it would certainly get four stars, and with some minor improvements, five stars.

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

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• Great location, all we needed.

  Great location, all we needed.

  • Guest A
  • Date of stay 10/08/12
  • Review Submitted 10/23/12
  This well-equipped condo is in a great location and suited us perfectly. It is a little old and there was perhaps a few things that could do with an update, but we were very happy with our stay. There is a great view from the balcony to the small beach. Main living area is air-conditioned, but even though it was quite warm, we didn't use it too much as there was usually a nice breeze. There was plenty of linen provided and the kitchen is well-equipped also. Boogie boards, fins and snorkels are also available to borrow from the unit which saved the hassle of renting them. The pool and BBQ were very nice also. We would definitely recommend this condo to others.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• Not for us

  Not for us

  • Guest live laugh love
  • Date of stay 09/14/12
  • Review Submitted 10/02/12
  The location and deck view were the best things about this Condo. The office staff at the Kona Reef were not friendly or helpful at all. Not sure why they are in the hospitality business? The elderly man that helped us when we checked in late at night and when we check out was very nice. The Condo was very dirty & dusty. The place needs a complete thorough cleaning. I had to pay a fee for cleaning when I left and assumed that it would be cleaned when we got there. So much dust & dirt along the edge of the carpets in all the rooms, and stained pillows which affected our allergies.The shower/tub and bathroom sink drain were both plugged and drained slowly. When you showered, you had a bathtub full of water. Taps did not work properly in bathroom sink. Kitchen & bathroom were full of little bugs. We went to the front desk to get a parking pass at 9am and were told to be out of our place from 10 until 3 for fumagating of our room, so we frantically returned to our room to clean up our stuff to protect it from the fumagating. Had we gone on tour that morning, we would not have had any notice. Many of the people staying there were complaining about no notice of the fumagating as they could have put a note on our door the day before. Not very good management at all. And after the fumagating the bugs were worse, we think it stirred them up. Would not stay here again!! Hawaii was beautiful and there was lots to do. The restarants were great which was a good thing as I was not going to cook in a dirty place like we had. Lava Java and Kona Brewing Company were our favorites. Will definitely return, but will stay away from the Kona Reef.

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• Comfortable condo in great location

  Comfortable condo in great location

  • Guest Bonnie
  • Date of stay 04/21/12
  • Review Submitted 05/01/12
  With a balcony overlooking the ocean to allow us to listen to the pounding waves day and night and a great location for walking to nearby restaurants and activities, this condo was ideally situated. Highlights: the King Kamehameha luau, the Body Glove snorkeling tour which included breakfast and lunch on-board, and restaurants Bongo Ben's, Humpy's, and Splashers (Lulu's not so much--heavy foods). Pluses: Comfortable furniture, table and chairs on balcony, lots of towels, washer/dryer, and, of course, kitchen. Minuses: The place could've been cleaner. And because the pillowcases had balls on them, we bought our own at the nearby Walmart. We didn't realize until later that there was a different, better sheet set (something for the housekeepers to remember). Minuses that turned into pluses: We had a lockbox malfunction due to its age, but the owner took care of it during our stay. There was also some confusion about overpayment; but, when I pointed it out, the owner resolved the issue immediately. Visiting the Big Island allowed us to experience differing climates and terrains: Kona, with its mostly rocky beaches, was wonderfully warm and downright pleasant. Travel a bit farther south to the farthest southern point in the entire U.S., South Point--warm but extremely windy. Travel on to the east side to the cool, wet climate of the lava fields juxtaposed next to the rainforests, and witness the glow of the caldera at night. (Don't miss the Thai Thai Restaurant, Ohia Cafe, and the Lava Rock Cafe. But stay away from the Lodge; we encountered a rude receptionist and left without ordering.) Continue on up the coast and stop in Ken's Pancake House. Absolutely, positively visit the Hawaiian Botanical Garden. Continue on around to go through deserts and more lava fields with a sign warning travelers that donkeys could be crossing for the next two miles at dawn and twilight. (Where they would be coming from and going to remains a mystery.) Getting to the eastern side again on the way back to Kona, don't forget to stop at Hapuna Beach, "the best beach in the entire U.S." This was a terrific vacation in paradise, and the accommodations at Kona Reef went a long way in making our stay a comfortable one. We highly recommend it, especially if you can get in on a special. (We paid full price; but, at the time of this review, I see the place rents for $95 a night.)

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

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• Fully furnished to the detail at an excellent location in Kona

  Fully furnished to the detail at an excellent location in Kona

  • Guest Anmol
  • Date of stay 06/13/11
  • Review Submitted 06/18/11
  This is an excellent place for vacation in Kona. The room is fully furnished to minute detail. The owner has made sure that all items are in the kitchen. And there was more stuff in the room than we expected. Room is very clean. The location is perfect with a great ocean view and right next to the beach. Good parking.

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

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• A week in the sun

  A week in the sun

  • Guest Lynn & Roberta
  • Date of stay 01/24/11
  • Review Submitted 02/10/12
  Location was a 10. View from unit and proximity to downtown was a definite plus. Condo had basics with no real extras. Pictures are accurate for the unit. Barbeque area and pool a nice extra. Internet would have been a plus. Office has internet access for a fee. No contact from owners during our stay to see if everything was satisfactory which was unlike other VRBO owners we have stayed at. Loved the big island as this was our first trip to this part of Hawaii. Weather was ideal.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing.

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• A wonderful condo with a great view and location

  A wonderful condo with a great view and location

  • Guest Brigid H.
  • Date of stay 08/27/10
  • Review Submitted 10/03/10
  We stayed at Kona Reef B26 for five nights at the end of August 2010. The condo is exactly as the pictures suggest. This condo faces a small beach which never seemed to have more than 10 people on it. It was mostly used for people to launch stand-up and surf boards. The bed was very comfortable and the condo well-appointed. The hallways were quiet and we rarely heard or saw people. The only downside of this condo is its lack of Wi-Fi. We did not use the pool or the barbecue in the common space. This condo is located just a five minute walk from Kona Village. In Kona, we ate at Thai Rin (excellent), Rose’s Cantina, Lulu’s, Kona Brewing Co., and Kona Taeng-on Thai (excellent curry). We visited Thunder Mountain Coffee Plantation just above the village. We would visit again and definitely stay at this condo.

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

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• Loved the condo!

  Loved the condo!

  • Guest Loved Big Island
  • Date of stay 03/20/10
  • Review Submitted 04/05/10
  Stayed here for 2 weeks with my family and loved the condo with its beautiful views and location. Hearing the sound of the waves and watching the surfers/boogie boarders were fantastic. It was so nice to have a place that felt like home. Condo was so close to town that we walked to the Village Farmers Market and to dinners. Condo was clean & basic and had every thing that we needed. It was convenient to have the washer/dryer. Access to the grills and pool was also a good thing. We had beautiful sunsets and loved exploring the tidepools/beach in front of the condo. Great homebase to explore the rest of the island too. We were very sad to leave 'our' condo and Big Island. Mahalo for the wonderful stay!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• • Guest Sheila and Mel
  • Date of stay 12/21/08
  • Review Submitted 12/21/08
  It was a great 3 week stay thanks to the comfort and convience of B-26. We plan to be back for a longer stay in the future.

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• • Guest Daniel & Rebecca
  • Date of stay 08/22/08
  • Review Submitted 08/22/08
  My lady and I arranged a stay at this condo back in June, and we must say... WOW!!! We had an absolutely splendid stay at your place, and we hope to do it again at some point in the future. It's in such good proximity to Kona town, and just far enough that you can get a decent exercise walking there (precisely what we wanted). BTW the beach view was incredible--it made for such gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. It's also a great place to watch surfers show off their skills; and who would've thought we'd even see a couple renewing their wedding vows on that beach!!! It was such a romantic moment. Again, thank you SOOOO much...we had a very pleasant stay! -Daniel & Rebecca

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  • Guest J & C
  • Date of stay 03/01/08
  • Review Submitted 02/29/08
  "The Big Island has always been a favorite! Kona Reef is a great location, facilities, close walk to town and good restaurants & markets!"

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  • Guest M. & T. L
  • Date of stay 01/31/08
  • Review Submitted 01/30/08
  "Great place to stay while exploring the Big Island"

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  • Guest P & J
  • Date of stay 12/09/07
  • Review Submitted 12/08/07
  "This is our first time to the Big Island. This condo was the perfect place for us -great view and location. Complex is nice and small, not highrise. Great place - will probably be back sometime in the future."

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  • Guest T, L, L & C
  • Date of stay 06/05/07
  • Review Submitted 06/04/07
  "We booked this from an internet ad on eBay. We saw the pictures and thought it was too good to be true. To our surprise it was more than we had hoped for! Oh man, what a view! I slept with the lanai door open at night and fell asleep to the sounds of the ocean and pounding waves"

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  • Guest B. & S. R
  • Date of stay 02/21/07
  • Review Submitted 02/20/07
  "The condo is so comfortable The view, the sounds of the waves, we are very fortunate to be able to stay this length of time. Thanks for the use of your condo - and Michael & Janet were very pleasant to work with for the rental. Went fishing hooked up a 450lb Blue Marlin!"

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  • Guest D.& C. A
  • Date of stay 07/12/06
  • Review Submitted 07/11/06
  "We really enjoyed our stay at B26! We love listening the ocean sounds - the sunsets on the beach are incredible, what a great place!"

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