Kanaloa at Kona 2BR Condo, Perfect Location, Plenty of Room to Relax

We had never been to the Big Island, and were flying pretty blind when choosing what place to rent for 10 days. We ultimately were satisfied with this choice for a number of reasons. The unit is fine - not great, but fine. It's position on the edge of the complex means it generally is pretty private, which was nice - you see the golf course, which isn't that active and the golfers were all quiet. You can see just a little sliver of ocean from the edge of the deck, and it's a quick walk down there at sunset. Being near the adult pool is nice, and it was generally underused. The ocean pool is stunning in location - depending on whether children are crowded in, however, can alter your experience.

The check-in was simple since there is a lock box. We parked fairly close and hauling the bags in wasn't too tough. The kitchen was generally well-enough equipped, and the instructions for trash, etc. were easy.

The ratings slips a little on some of the details. As mentioned by the renter right before us, please note you are on the ground level, and depending on your upstairs neighbor, the noise can be mildly irritating or deeply distracting. We had a "stomper" up there the entire visit, and she(?) seemed to be home all the time. It was like she was trying to get her 10,000 steps in all within the walls of her unit. And she was up by 6 am. I know the owner of our rental can't control that, but if that is something you are sensitive to, be warned. Also, there is a nice open area of grass right outside, which isn't very common in the complex. Great for kids to run around - so keep that in mind if you have kids. Also note that you will hear them if you don't! As others noted, the TV is tricky. We did appreciate the A/C, and when there was a hiccup with it, they got maintenance in quickly.

The unit is worn - the main bed sagged, the vertical blinds worked only partially, the towel rods were falling down (and the owner was attentive to that quickly), and the overhead ceiling fan in the master had a loud vibration all night. So, balance that with the reasonable price when considering this unit.

We really appreciated being one mile to the shopping center. Very convenient not to have to go into Kona for quick trips. Be aware that the drive into Kona is SLOW, whether you are on Ali'i or on Route 11 - if you want in on the action, go north. Seemed like mostly retired folks around us, quiet and peaceful - just what we wanted. Thanks!