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🏖️Steps to the Ocean | Great Location | Central AC |

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Living area
Beautiful Tropical Views From Lanai, Short Walk to Water's Edge.
Kitchen and breakfast bar (there is no keurig)
Bedroom with King Bed
Pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3736 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Kailua Kona, HI
  • Place, Honl's Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kailua Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Primary Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

🏖️Steps to the Ocean | Great Location | Central AC |

vrKCV - Casa de Emdeko 121, Professionally Managed by Kona Coast Vacations

Casa de Emdeko 121 – Charming Ground-Floor Condo in an Oceanfront Complex

Experience the beauty of the Big Island from Casa de Emdeko 121, a charming ground-floor condo in an oceanfront complex just 1.5 miles south of historic downtown Kona. This one-bedroom, one-bathroom retreat offers a relaxing tropical ambiance with easy access to the complex's stunning amenities, including two pools, a man-made beach, and oceanfront gathering areas perfect for watching breathtaking sunsets. Recently renovated with modern touches, this air-conditioned unit is an ideal home base for your Hawaiian getaway.

Condo Highlights:
1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom – Sleeps up to 2 guests
Ground-floor unit with easy access to landscaped common areas
Renovated in 2021 with new tile flooring throughout
Spacious bathroom featuring a large walk-in shower
Air-conditioned for year-round comfort
Bedroom: King bed, ceiling fan, and TV
Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances
Furnished lanai to enjoy the tropical surroundings
Shared coin-operated washer/dryer on-site for convenience

Resort-Style Amenities:
Two swimming pools – One fresh water and one unique saltwater pool
Man-made sandy beach area – Perfect for lounging and relaxing
Community BBQ and dining area – Great for socializing and enjoying meals outdoors
Oceanfront gathering area – Watch incredible Kona sunsets and "talk story" with fellow guests

Nearby Attractions:
Historic downtown Kona (1.5 miles) – Explore the Hulihe'e Palace, Mokuaikaua Church, and Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark
Dining & Shopping – Enjoy a variety of local restaurants and unique shops nearby
Beaches & Outdoor Activities – A short drive to some of Hawaii's most beautiful beaches, snorkeling spots, and hiking trails

Additional Information:
Frequent temporary water shut-offs in the complex – No compensation provided for outages
Non-smoking, non-ADA compliant, no pets allowed
Tax ID: TA: 056-472-2176-01
Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) Number: STVR-19-358057

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Guests must sign and return the rental agreement within 48 hours of booking to avoid cancellation. Contact Property Mgr if the deadline is missed.

Important information

You need to know

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located by the ocean, this condo is in Holualoa Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. Kailua Pier and Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Magic Sands Beach and Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Holua Racquet and Paddle or Holua Tennis Center. Kayaking, scuba diving and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Kailua Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Honl's Beach - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Kailua Pier - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course - 30 min drive - 32.9 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Don's Mai Tai Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Royal Kona Resort Oceanfront Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Huggo's On The Rocks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Island Lava Java - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kai Eats + Drinks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 🏖️Steps to the Ocean | Great Location | Central AC | pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 🏖️Steps to the Ocean | Great Location | Central AC |?

As of 14 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🏖️Steps to the Ocean | Great Location | Central AC | on 1 Jun, 2026 start from S$159, 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.

How much is parking at 🏖️Steps to the Ocean | Great Location | Central AC |?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 🏖️Steps to the Ocean | Great Location | Central AC |?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🏖️Steps to the Ocean | Great Location | Central AC |?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 🏖️Steps to the Ocean | Great Location | Central AC | located?

Located in Holualoa Village, this condo building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Honl's Beach, St. Michael The Archangel Church and Kona Farmers Market. Kona Inn Shopping Village and Magic Sands Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 101 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taylor R.

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

Clean and comfortable stay

Very comfortable condo! We enjoyed our stay here. It was stocked with everything you could need. We would definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha F.

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

Beautiful location, clean and comfortable apartment

We had a lovely time, the beach was beautiful and the location was great. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was good for the price
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie C.

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

Location is great

Great location!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shravya J.

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

We had a good stay!!

The last day sunset at the resort is most memorable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dylan W.

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

Stay at Casa De Emdeko 121

The stay here was very easy and clean. Great gated area with a private beach and pool. My wife and I came to Kona on a scuba diving vacation and loved the area. I would happily stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

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

Great Choice

Wonderful place to wake up and central location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Amazing spot

On arrival location was amazing, really easy using the kana lock as access . Property was spacious clean and so comfortable. Great cooking facilities, very nice bathroom and bedroom, going out on to the patio your greatted with a beautiful garden and 2 lovely pools
Stayed 24 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Beautiful property

Our condo was very nice! It had everything you could possibly need. The property is in a great location and the grounds are beautiful. Will be making a return trip!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

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

Amazing place

Amazing place with breathtaking views, close to anything you want to do. Comfortable and clean unit that met all of our needs and expectations. The pool is awesome also. Hope to return on oir next visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Very satisfied

The community was great inviting us to join them for sunsets barbecue 3x would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

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

Stunning views

This unit was comfortable, clean and a convenient location from town, which made it great for IM World Championship weekend! My favorite part was the amenities - the oceanside pool was absolutely lovely, and watching the sunset from the property each night was spectacular. Thank you so much for the incredible stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

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

Hope to come back

Very please with everything about the resort and unit we were in. Hope to come back. Deb and Den
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

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

Perect rental for our family

We were delighted with our stay at this rental. Location was prime. The size of the condo was exactly what we needed. Having both a chlorine pool and a salt water pool right on the ocean was epic. Couldn't have asked for anything better.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

donovan f.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Dec. 2023 vacation

very nice location and grounds, pools were very nice especially the salt water pool and the sunsets are amazing. our unit could use upgrades but was very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cedric S.

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

Great place

We had a wonderful time at casa de Emdeko. The place is so peaceful with 2 pools and direct sea views. Very quiet with respectful people. Easy parking easy arrival procedures. Only thing is soundproofing from people walking upstairs. Would definitively come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Casa de Emdeko 121

Quiet, clean, convenient. Exceptionally comfortable bed. No washer dryer in unit, but laundry facilities only steps away. Very accurately depicted on VRBO.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur B.

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

Kona condo

This is the second time we've stayed in this facility (different condos). The lanais are excellent and relaxing. The ocean is just a short walk down a path as are fresh and ocean pools for swimming. The condos are specious and functional.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah W.

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

Gorgeous Property

The property is gorgeous and the condo is perfect if you want a simple place to lay your head down at night. Close drive to pretty much everything you could want or need. The pools and beach on property are a nice convenience if the waters are rough. I enjoyed sitting out on the patio while reading or just watching the birds and lizards. It was really convenient being able to walk out the backdoor straight to the pools and/or beach. Having a door code rather than keeping track of a room key was a huge positive. Parking is not guaranteed right outside your room and you could have to park outside the gate if the lot is full. The kitchen had all the dishes we needed to make small meals. There were beach chairs and other small beach items in the hall closet we used when we went to Magic Sands. The condo was clean and updated.
View from the beach on property
View from the beach on property
Black sands beach
A photo a stranger took of us our first night there looking out at the ocean
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

laura h.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Only suggestion is to make the condo number more visible on the doorway. Had a difficult time finding it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Bonnie R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cocoach Condo

We killed cockroaches every day of our stay. We finally left a day early as we killed 7 in our bathroom and bedroom. Properly management didn’t seem too concerned. “We are in the tropics”..Very disappointed. We’ve seen roaches before in the tropics, but never this many is a rented condo. Crawling on the bathroom counter, floor and bedroom area.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a well used but slightly unloved unit that needs some TLC. Bed is comfortable, good WiFi and tv, hot water takes a while but shower is ok. This unit should probably have someone come in and reevaluate the utensils, a real mish mash, I counted 24 kitchen knives, a very mixed inventory of mismatched silverware, glasses and mugs. No corkscrew, cereal bowls etc. Microwave needs attention and there are a lot of old broken appliances in the cupboards. The things that work for this unit, it’s in a well managed quiet resort. Has two lovely pools and a sandy beach. WiFi and tv options were great. The management company who oversee the unit were attentive and dealt with the three issues we had competently and quickly, very appreciated.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Marilee F.

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

Great Complex, unit needs updating

Bottom line: I would use Kona Vacations again. I would definitely stay in the complex again. I would want a better maintained & furnished unit. Great: overall complex, property manager Kelli, comfortable bed, lower level location, concierge David is excellent, laundry room is steps away. Owners & renters blend well- lots of friendly people. Grills are top notch. Parking is adequate. Not so great: unit is tired & needs repairs/updating. Several nicks in tile floor. Cupboard doors hang crooked, only 2 of 4 chairs on lanai have cushions. Towels are old, raggedy, scratchy& chemical smell. Beach towels are tiny dollar store type. Poorly furnished in the kitchen. Mismatched garage sale type stuff.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sigrid R.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Too expensive for what it is offering

The appartment is located a bit south of the city center of Kona so that you will need your car for getting to the bars and restaurants of the area. It is embedded in a beautiful condo that comes with two pools, one fresh water and one sea water pool. They have even created a small, artificial beach where you can rest, however the appartment doesn´t have direct access to the sea. For me the whole garden and beach area was the highlight of this property. The appartment is located at the ground floor, is a bit dark and mouldy. It is also a bit worn out, the kitchen floor has a couple of holes in it. The kitchen is really big and well equipped. The whole booking procedure is rather complicated, as you will get lots of documents from the actual property owner Kona Coast vacations. They are very strict on the house rules, you can´t leave anything (not even towels or shoes) outside on the terrace and they will threaten you with a high penalty in case you should damage anything. Although the appartment wasn´t bad, I think that the price is too high for what it offers.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kristen e.

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

Great property with beautiful pools

Overall we really enjoyed our stay and will be back! It was easy to find & we appreciated that the property was gated & that the door had a key pad! No keys to worry about losing and easy entry into the pools! The kitchen was equipped with the basics. Beach towels, umbrella, sand toys provided. Cable TV & other streaming services provided. Great location minutes outside of downtown Kona! We loved being ground floor & able to walk around on a whim. Sunsets are GORGEOUS out on the sandy overlook! Outside the patio there is a waterfall and it creates a great ambiance when sitting on the comfy patio set. Enjoyed the community library! The grounds are well kept and beautiful! The 2 pools are fabulous but the one next to the ocean is enough reason to stay here! Small things that could be improved: -Cleaning. Floors were a bit dirty upon arrival. Toilet paper roll had been wet at some point but still installed on the roller which just gave us a yucky first impression. -Maintenance. Many things are worn & we absolutely wouldn't expect perfection in a high volume rental but one days work with some paint, scrubbing, and minor handy work could do wonders. -Sharp knives. -Cooking essentials get stripped after each guest. Meaning there is absolutely no salt, pepper, cooking oil, etc (but they warn you ahead about this). In our 3+ weeks, we grew to love it here. It ended up perfect for our stay & our first choice when returning! Very charming!
Stayed 23 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kona Coast Vacations - SL

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Kona Coast Vacations is an Eco-Friendly professional property management company located on the Big Island of Hawaii. Open 7 days a week, we strive to help with each visitors' every need. We host over 5,500 reservations a year with the help of knowledgeable management, proficient team members and trusted homeowners.

At Kona Coast Vacations, we believe in preserving the beauty of Hawaii's ecosystem while providing exceptional property management services. Our commitment to sustainability allows us to care for our managed properties while minimizing our environmental impact.

Sharing Aloha from the first contact whether it is phone or email, we are here to assist by making the booking process as seamless as can be. We pride ourselves on providing hands on assistance whenever it is needed, whether it is reservation details, maintenance issues, or even booking activities!

Kona Coast Vacations is fortunate to team up with great property owners which are instrumental in providing exceptional homes for our new and returning guests. With over 250 vacation rentals from oceanfront homes, ocean view condos and private estates, we are here for your every need, open seven days a week to take care of our guests and owners. With two locations in Kailua Kona and in Waikoloa, we have dedicated specialists in guest services managing reservations, maintenance, and property checks alongside our accounting, support, and marketing specialists. We have been proud to be a VRBO member since 2001 and hold Premier Partner standings.

We hope to host you in Hawaii and help create a memory to last you a lifetime. We are your “'Ohana” (family) on the Big Island of Hawaii, please do not hesitate to ask us any questions regarding properties or activities.

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