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Boutique Luxury Ocean Front Paradise with AC steps from Magic Sands Beach

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A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean.
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A living room with a grey sofa, patterned cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a large wall mural.
A building with a stone facade and the text "KONA MAGIC SANDS" on it.
A pool area with palm trees, a view of the ocean, and a building with a balcony.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Magic Sands Beach
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Place, Magic Sands Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kailua-Kona Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kahalu'u Beach Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Sleeping areas

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Boutique Luxury Ocean Front Paradise with AC steps from Magic Sands Beach

The first thing you will notice when you enter the condo is the view of the ocean that fills the entire glass slider making you feel like you are on a ship out at sea. One guest said they dropped to their knees and wept because of the overwhelming view of the ocean.

This unit is located on the second floor without an elevator. The second floor is the best compromise as it is one less flight of stairs and has an unobstructed view of the ocean. First floor units have an obstructed view do to the seawall. Another plus is that this unit is air conditioned as there are still many units without AC in this resort.

This is a premier property located directly on the ocean front off Alii Dr. in Kailua-Kona in the historical Kona Magic Sands Resort. Directly on the North side of the building is a park for yoga, BBQing and picnicking. Thirty feet to the West is the turquoise blue ocean where you can see a plethora of yellow tang fish in the surf, snorkelers, outrigger canoe races, spinner dolphins and frolicking whales. Forty feet to the East of the building is an unobstructed view of Alii Dr. and the final marathon leg of the World Championship Ironman triathlon. Directly on the South side of the building, steps from our unit, is the Magic Sands Beach, which is the only white sand beach in Kailua-Kona. The beach is excellent for boogie boarding and sea turtles commonly swim between your legs while wadding in the warm ocean waters.

I love to take my two mile morning walk to the Green Shack coffee shop and listen to the orchestra of exotic birds. The Kona Trolley shuttle and ebike station are directly across the street if you want a more leisurely travel into downtown Kailua-Kona. The Kona Royal Resort has a top notch luau with a roasted pig cooked in a traditional earthen oven wrapped in tea leaves. It is truly the most delicious thing I've ever eaten.

The big island has so much to offer that it is going to take a life time to experience all of it. Some of the favorites include helicopter tours, active volcano hikes, star gazing from the worlds largest and most scientifically active observatory in the world, whale watching, snorkeling, surfing, swimming with the manta rays, jungle waterfall hikes, deep sea fishing and just plain relaxing. Every time I visit, I never want to leave.

Our studio condo is EXTREMELY luxurious now. We (meaning me) just did a $105,000 remodel by myself. Entering the unit, you are immediately met with a fully functioning 20 inch stainless stove with glass top, all new shaker cabinets with matte black hardware, under mount sink with push button disposal, new 18-inch stainless dishwasher, quartz counter tops with a two stool bar on the end, new 28 gal short water heater, new stainless microwave, full sized stainless refrigerator, cleaning supply closet, coffee nook, wall mount movable 54-inch TV with cabinets housing internet and router equipment, armoire for hanging clothes, dining table with bar stool seating and hula lamp, queen sized sofa sleeper couch for additional guests including portable privacy wall, king sized bed with two door under dresser, matching night stands with matching palm tree lamps, barn door access to bathroom, vanity with back lit mirror, large format tile, glass enclosed shower with mosaic flooring and 20 inch mosaic niche, hooks for swimsuits, shelving for extra towels, laundry basket, full length mirror, a place to put full sized luggage under the bottom shelf for maximizing living space and all new luxury plank flooring. In addition, there is a beach closet in the bathroom, which houses two boogie boards, two beach chairs, a beach umbrella, a regular umbrella for rainy days, two life vests, two sets of snorkel gear, a cooler bag and some beach toys.

The kitchen is full service with everything you should need; dishware, pots and pans, toaster, blender, coffee grinder, coffee press, water heating pot for tea, silverware, utensils, knives, etc. The trash is located in the far left cabinet drawer of the kitchen.

The laundry facility is located ground level on the North side of the building on the Pahoehoe side. The key in the unit will allow you to access the machines that can be operated with coins or better via an app. This key also provides access to the pool and outdoor shower in a bamboo fence located at the entrance off Alii Dr.

You will lay in your bed and fall asleep to the smell of the ocean breeze and the meditative sounds of the ocean waves.

Hopefully you are outside playing as much as possible, but we do have wifi and cable for viewing on a 54-inch tv.

We hope you love your stay as much as we do and have experiences you will remember for a life time.


Mahalo,
Bryan and Jing

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Verify beach towels, beach chairs, beach toys, snorkel equipment, cooler and boogie boards are returned. Wash dishes, remove trash, take leftovers. Return all keys.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number GE-114-039-8592-01, TA-114-039-8592-01
Property # 1364124vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located on the beach, this condo is in Kahaluu-Keauhou, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. Kailua Pier and Hulihee Palace are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kahalu'u Beach Park and Regal Keauhou. Ready for a night out? Consider Don's Mai Tai Bar and MY BAR & Nightclub - LGBTQ Friendly Hot Spot. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Magic Sands Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kailua-Kona Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Kailua Pier - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course - 37 min drive - 36.6 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L & L Hawaiian BBQ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪White Nene Coffee Roasters - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Da Poke Shack - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Clover And Mug - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Green Flash Coffee - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Boutique Luxury Ocean Front Paradise with AC steps from Magic Sands Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Boutique Luxury Ocean Front Paradise with AC steps from Magic Sands Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Boutique Luxury Ocean Front Paradise with AC steps from Magic Sands Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Boutique Luxury Ocean Front Paradise with AC steps from Magic Sands Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boutique Luxury Ocean Front Paradise with AC steps from Magic Sands Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boutique Luxury Ocean Front Paradise with AC steps from Magic Sands Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kahaluu-Keauhou condo building is just steps away from Magic Sands Beach and Kailua-Kona Beaches. Kahalu'u Beach Park and Honl's Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 147 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was amazing!!!! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2026
That is great to hear Michael. Look forward to your return visit. Greatly appreciate you. Will look for that photo.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Central location for what we wanted to do on the Kona side of the island. Loved listening to the sound of the surf. All was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept, 2026
Mahalo for your 5 star review. Glad you loved staying at our condo. Hope you visit us again soon. Safe travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful room and very convenient location. Everything is perfect, Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay in Kona, steps away from the beach. I loved watching the sunset from the couch. Very clean and it was a bonus to have beach chairs and towels available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay / Nice place right in the water with good beach gear provided for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to review our condo and giving us such an exemplary rating.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was as described. Good location away from a lot of the busy-ness of downtown Kona.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2026
Thanks for taking the time to review our property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner was great to work with, and communication throughout our stay was smooth. We had an overall good stay and really enjoyed the location. The property worked well for our trip, and we would choose to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2026
Thank you so much for your five star review. It is greatly appreciated. We enjoyed having you stay with us and look forward to your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and beautiful ocean views!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The food and drink left always amazes me at vrbo
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2025
Thank you for the five star review. I request guests to throw out left over food. Some condiments ok, but I will have cleaners verify too.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. There was a lot of beach stuff (chairs, boogie boards, etc…), though we didn’t use it. Easy beach access, beautiful view. Easy to check in/out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to review our property and for giving us five stars.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The unit is gorgeous! It’s been recently remodeled by the owner and it really shines. The sliding doors let in the perfect amount of ocean noise to lull you to sleep, and make for a perfect breakfast view. It’s truly steps from Magic Sands beach and the Magics Bar and Grill. I highly recommend this spot and would happily stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec, 2025
Thank you so much for you complimentary review. We look forward to you visiting again soon! Safe travels.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was great, would definitely stay there again

Everything was great, would definitely stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb, 2023
Thank you for such a kind review. So glad to hear you loved your stay at our little slice of paradise. We welcome you back anytime. Everyone needs a long vacation on the big island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Great Location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb, 2025
Mahalo for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay

Exactly what we were looking for. Excellent location and well maintained property. We loved that there were plenty of beach supplies, including toys for the kids. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun, 2025
Great to hear we met your expectations. Always brings a smile to my face when the kids sand toys get used.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view and easy walk to the beach. Fall asleep to the sound of the ocean, no noise machine needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your review. I'm heading to our condo today. I'm doing a full remodel. Hope I get accomplish it all in six weeks. Coordination nightmare and nobody willing to work.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Island trip

Enjoyed stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr, 2024
Thank you for the five star review Steven. Hope it was a great 50th anniversary. A great milestone.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty nice stay overall. Apartment is a little bit dated but the location and view is really nice. Was great having chairs, towels, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big Island Visit

Good stay, nice place. Liked the convenience of Magic Sands Grill for food. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun, 2025
Mahalo for taking the time to review your stay. Look forward to your return stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Amazing location. Well stocked with coolers, beach accessories.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan, 2023
Mahalo for your review Melissa. So happy you loved your stay. Would love to have you stay with us again anytime! Bryan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view! Safe and clean !

Great view. Safe and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun, 2025
Mahalo for your five star review. Greatly appreciate it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view!

Had everything we needed and then some! Clean, great view..The beach area was super small but good for snorkeling. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May, 2025
Thanks you so much for your wonderful review.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kailua-Kona Stay

Great location, right on the shore, with a nice restaurant on the property. The place is a bit dated, but was fine for our week.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2021
Thanks for staying with us. FYI, we were planning to do some remodeling in April of 2020, but then Hawaii locked down. We took some major losses financial from covid lockdowns, so likely the remodel will have to wait until 2022 after we have saved up. If the US government forces vaccines to travel, I will sell the property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location on the beach

Great location on the beach! Beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec, 2023
Mahalo for your five star review. Glad to hear you loved the condo and your stay. Hope you visit us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apartment is newly renovated and very clean. Con:Is on the second floor and there is no elevator.Pro: there is a community pool, is walkable to the beach and a restaurant. You can hear the waves all night!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The room was everything we expected it to be. Clean, comfortable and relaxing. I wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May, 2025
Glad you had a great stay. Stay longer next time.

About the host

Hosted by Bryan Walz

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Jing Pineau and I are partners in life and partners in real estate. We live in Colorado and love the outdoors. In Colorado, we camp, backpack, rock climb, fish, mountain bike, road bike, yoga, hike and go to the gym. We have been to the other islands, but the big island has all they offer and more. It is so relaxing to visit that it is hard for us to leave.

Why they chose this property

This property is located in such a great spot. There is a park on the North side of building, the ocean on the West side of building, Alii Dr. on the East side of building and Magic Sands Beach on the South end of the building. Magic Sands it the only white sand beach in Kailua-Kona. Alii Dr. is the street that the final leg of the Ironman World Championship marathon portion is run. You will have the perfect view from the 2nd story balcony. You can walk to everywhere or take the Kona trolley or app payable bikes, which are located in the parking lot directly across the street. Only need for a car is to visit other parts of the island. Also, we have the highest rated restaurant in our building. The sunset views can't be topped. People from all over Kona come to our beach to watch the sunset.

What makes this property unique

This unit is located on the second floor with an unobstructed view of the ocean. First floor views are obstructed by the seawall. Third floor just adds unnecessary extra stairs. Our unit has AC. Many units in the building still don't have AC. Also, our unit is the newest remodeled unit. A $105,000 very luxuriously remodeled unit.

The condo is complete with all the cookware, dishes, utensils, etc., stove/oven, microwave, coffee pot, and has kids beach toys, beach shoes, snorkeling gear, beach chairs and umbrellas, drink coolers, beach pads and beach towels.

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