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Kona @ Kona Reef Ocean-Beachfront View! Walk to Town! Sale $95 [#95594] | View Property
Kona Reef
Condo, 1 Bedroom + Convertible Bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
$125.00
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Traveler Reviews (13)
Comfortable condo in great location
Guest: Bonnie
(Madison, Alabama, USA)
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.
Fully furnished to the detail at an excellent location in Kona
Guest: Anmol
(Houston)
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.
A week in the sun
Guest: Lynn & Roberta
(Olympia, WA)
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.
A wonderful condo with a great view and location
Guest: Brigid from Ottawa
(Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
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.
Loved the condo!
Guest: Loved Big Island
(Calgary, Alberta)
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.
Guest: Daniel & Rebecca
(Los Angeles, California)
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: 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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