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Steps Away from Black Sand Beach

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A tropical garden with a palm tree and a view of the ocean.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a dresser, a mirror, and a view of the ocean.
A view through a window with multiple glass panes, overlooking a beach with waves and greenery.
view from master bedroom
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Direct access to the beach
    A rare find — enjoy uninterrupted access to the beach.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kailua-Kona Beaches
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Place, Keauhou Shopping Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kahalu'u Beach Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kailua-Kona Beaches
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Steps Away from Black Sand Beach

Unit 1

Our DIRECT OCEANFRONT corner unit (#1) has its own beach only 27 steps away from the lanai (patio). This end unit (no one below you or above you) has added privacy including a quiet grassy area. Experience sunsets year round and let the sound of the waves relax you. From the lanai, the seaside bedroom, and even the upstairs shower, enjoy watching green turtles grazing on the rocks, the spinner dolphins leaping (typically mornings), and the humpback whales breaching or tail-slapping offshore (during the winter birthing/mating season).

We are directly on a salt & pepper beach. At the far north end, lots of tide pools with critters & petroglyphs. At the closer south end, at high tide if the waves are calm, then experienced & fit snorkelers (with a buddy, never alone!) can find a variety of sea life. However, if a novice and/or the seas are rougher, then the Kahaluu state beach (just ~ 5 to 10 minute walk north of our bay) is full of sea life and a safer location (with protective ancient seawall & lifeguards).

Both bedrooms have Cal King beds. The living room has a sofa and love seat, 42” HDTV, DVD/BluRay player, & audio system (with plug & USB ports). Free high-speed WiFi & telephone (Free Calling Within U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Guam & The Virgin Islands.) Fully equipped kitchen for simple or elegant meals alike. We provide lots of extras: shampoo & conditioner, laundry detergent, dish washing soap, beach towels, snorkel gear, cooler, boogie boards, & beach chairs, etc. This unit is surfside-immersed with extensive jalousie windows letting the sea breeze & sounds drift upon you as readily as the light of sunsets or moonbeams (ceiling fans; no air conditioning).


Location: Our townhouse is located in Keauhou-Kona Surf & Racquet Club, a private 16-acre gated community ~5 miles south of downtown Kona. The complex offers 3 pro-grade lighted tennis courts. The complex offers 3 pro-grade lighted tennis courts (with tennis pro access and a pickleball option; please remember to bring non-marking tennis court shoes), a large swimming pool, a volleyball court, BBQ pits & gas grills. The grounds are lush with beautiful flowers. We are also within walking distance to Kona Country Club for golf (reduced rates if a Surf & Racquet Club guest) and the Keauhou Shopping Center with grocery & drug stores, restaurants, a movie theater, & a walk-in medical clinic….plus on Saturday mornings, visit their farmer’s market with local produce, Kona coffee, flowers, & fish. Our location is convenient to explore the Big Island or just relax near the sea!


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Tax ID# TAT161-879-6544-01

GE 161-879-6544-01
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number GE-161-879-6544-01, TA-161-879-6544-01
Property # 632891
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Kailua-Kona

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Keauhou, a neighborhood in Kailua-Kona. Kona Le'a Plantation and Donkey Mill Art Center are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Keauhou Shopping Center and Kona Farmers Market. Ready for a night out? Consider Don's Mai Tai Bar and MY BAR & Nightclub - LGBTQ Friendly Hot Spot. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kailua-Kona Beaches - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kona Country Club - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Keauhou Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kaya's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪White Nene Coffee Roasters - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪L & L Hawaiian BBQ - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Shaka Tacos - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps Away from Black Sand Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Steps Away from Black Sand Beach?

As of Jun 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps Away from Black Sand Beach on Aug 26, 2026 start from $310, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Steps Away from Black Sand Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps Away from Black Sand Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps Away from Black Sand Beach?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Steps Away from Black Sand Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Keauhou vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Keauhou Shopping Center, Kailua-Kona Beaches, and Kahalu'u Beach Park. Keauhou Bay Beach and Kona Country Club are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 106 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Marsha T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
NO AIR CONDITIONING With temperatures in the mid to high 80s and very high humidity during the month of May, this unit got uncomfortably hot during the day even with every fan available turned up high. To return to this townhome after the day's activities to change for dinner found it very hot and stuffy. The unit did cool down starting before sunset with a nice cool ocean breeze, and sleeping was comfortable with the windows open.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nyree C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. The unit has a beautiful ocean view, and being able to hear the waves from the bedrooms at night—and even while showering upstairs—made the stay feel extra peaceful. The community is very quiet with lush, well‑kept grounds that add to the relaxing atmosphere.There’s no air conditioning, but the cross‑breeze with the windows open was lovely for us. Still, it’s something to consider depending on personal comfort. The location is great too: close to grocery stores and restaurants, yet far enough from the busy tourist areas to feel calm and private. We especially loved spending quiet mornings on the lanai.We did experience one unusual night where guests in another unit next door were extremely loud and inebriated late into the evening, yelling, cursing and drinking on their lanai. With the windows open it was definitely disruptive, but the host/property manager handled it quickly, and it didn’t happen again. Parking was easy, close by, and made coming and going simple.It was just my husband and me on this trip, and we would absolutely recommend this place for a peaceful getaway. I can’t speak in detail about all the kitchen utensils since I bring my own due to a gluten allergy, but there were items available, and the provided soap and shampoo were a nice touch. My only small suggestion would be to include basics like salt and pepper.Overall, a lovely and calming place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, centrally located condo on the water. Very enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The townhouse was very well kept. The beds were comfortable & the kitchen had all we needed to prepare meals. The lanai was in our opinion the best spot.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

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

Amazing stay

Beautiful views Comfortable beds Well equipped kitchen Everything you need for the beach is provided Quiet and peaceful location Very convenient to shopping
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

Been there 4 time love the place

great location
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

JoAnn C.

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

Beautiful setting!

Loved the view from the patio!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne W.

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

Location can’t be beat

My family had a magical stay here. So close to the beach, a great location with everything we needed, friendly neighbors, the pool was a great option when we (our kids) needed a break from sandy beaches. We really loved it and would definitely come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti D.

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

Tide Pools

My grandson was with us and he didn’t want to leave the tide pool! The sunset here beautiful from the lanai and the property was near everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M F.

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

Relaxation!

Beautiful beachfront views!! Safe gated complex. Good communication with fast response. We would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deana T.

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

Nice! As advertised

Lanai provided a beautiful view, steps to a nice little beach. BBQ's were close, and not busy. The tide pools nearby were interesting to explore. Shopping center up the hill was handy, with a great shave ice place. Condo was in a great location, we'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana D.

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

Quiet townhome in the beach

We loved our week at the house. Everything went smoothly and it was so nice and quiet. The adjacent snorkeling beach park happened to be closed all week for coral sponing, but nearby magic sands was open as were other snorkeling beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will D.

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

Magnificent!

Great place, perfect location, close to everything , beach right off the lanai, ocean lulling you to sleep and welcoming you in the morning. Perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Nice place

Nice place. Great location. No AC but you get used to it. Kitchen has everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

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

Best Place to Stay in the Big Island

This is our 2nd time staying here and it will not be our last. If you are on the Big Island, this is where you want to be. Oceanview from Lanai, Pool and Tennis Courts as well as a great place to stay. There is a Shopping plaza with a grocery store, Movie theater, drug store and a bunch of restaurants all in walking distance. There is a beach footsteps from the townhouse great for watching sunsets and exploring the tide pools. We look forward to staying here on our next trip. Thank you for another amazing stay.
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall loved this property. Location was excellent. Walking distance to restaurants and grocery store, on a beach with great tide pool exploring—but also not right in the middle of Kona/tourist congestion. We saw yellow tang, starfish, sea urchins (lots! Beware!) and even a Hawaiian monk seal on the beach outside the townhouse. It was a perfect spot for our family of 4 (kids ages 5 and 8). The grounds of the complex are beautiful and the pool was a short walk. It’s an excellent pool for small kids, with a 1 ft deep area. The house seemed adequately accommodated in the kitchen and there were boogie boards and beach chairs. Only a little glitch in our stay—the planned exterminator coming for their quarterly spray, but we ended up heading to Hilo that day to visit the Volcanos, so all worked out. We would definitely stay here again.
Hawaiian monk seal
Yellow tang in the waves
Excellent tide pools!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dinell Y.

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

Amazing place

Too short! Could have stayed forever. The pictures do not do this wonderful place justice. Close to everything. Comfortable. Perfect! Thank you for sharing your place!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia F.

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

This home is an absolute gem!

There is so much to share about this home! First, the location is incredible - to open the backdoor and feel the ocean breeze was so wonderful! Our family loved looking at the tide pools and seeing reef fish at high tide! We were a short drive from so many amazing beaches and places. The house was fully loaded with everything we needed, including things like a mini beach cooler, snorkels, tennis/pickleball rackets, beach chairs...we didn't need to buy a thing to be very comfortable! We can't wait to come back - this house was a key part of why we loved Kona so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla H.

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

Beautiful stay in paradise

We had another great visit to KSRC - our favorite place to stay on the Big Island! We have stayed in a couple of different units here over the years and this is definitely one we would return to. Well maintained, amazing view, close proximity to the little adjacent beach as well as the pool - perfection! Loved laying in bed and watching/listening to the ocean waves. When we needed help with a fan in the unit that wasn't working, the property manager was quick to respond. Definitely recommend. Aloha and Mahalo!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

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

Location

If I could give the location more than 5 stars... I 100% would! The condo is steps from a beautiful beach with really neat tide pools and we saw several sea turtles feeding in the mornings. We also saw dolphins a couple times. The neighborhood is quiet and safe. There is a farmers market a couple minutes drive. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Don C.

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

Great view and short walk to beach

The place had a great ocean front view. The beach was less than 50 yards away, The beach is great for tide pooling and snorkeling, not so much for swimming. The place is does not have A/C. The first night was a little warm, but the remaining nights were cooler.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phu T.

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

Location, location, location!

We had an amazing stay in this unit in Keauhou, which is away from the tourist bustle of Kona, but close and convenient to everything. Direct access to a nice beach right off the lanai with soothing ocean sounds all day and night. No AC, but we didn’t miss it with all the fans bringing in the ocean breezes. They provide virtually all the amenities, including beach gear for your day adventures. We stopped at Costco on our way from the airport and stocked up to cook for our entire week’s stay and had pretty much all we needed in the kitchen for evening meals on the lanai. Would definitely love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William N.

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

Great Find

Still can't believe how great of a find this was. Amazing view and great location. I loved watching all the people staying in other units walk past our front door to go sit on the adjacent salt and pepper beach to watch the sunset. All we had to do was walk out onto the lanai! The unit was equipped with everything we needed and more, and served as a great starting point for all the places we wanted to go and all the things we wanted to do. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

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

Location, location

Very pretty location - great views from the downstairs lanai, main upstairs bedroom and bathroom of the cove where on last day yellow fish surfed the waves in their hundreds - no need for snorkeling! Kitchen fully stocked in a very cute smallish townhouse. No dining room or kitchen bar; only outside lanai patio dining set - bring or buy bug spray for evenings. Daytimes have minimal bugs in December, more at night. Close to Longs and restaurants up the road. Very close to one of best snorkeling beaches in Hawaii.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Barb W.

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

Great location with spectacular view.

The location of this unit is its best feature. Right on the ocean, we woke up each morning to a great view right from our bed and fell asleep to the sounds of gentle waves each night. The unit is well equipped with everything you could need. Binoculars for whale spotting, we saw two from our lanai, snorkeling gear, beach chairs and coolers. Made our trip very easy. The unit could use a little updating, but definitely serves its purpose. We like to stay on the fringe of the action and this was a great location. Not far from the hustle of Kona, grocery store within a half mile and a great snorkeling beach within walking distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

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