We absolutely loved our stay! The location is perfect, with a view of the ocean and easy access to snorkeling. Everything is clean and the decor is beautiful. Would absolutely recommend; the ideal place to stay!
Fantastic property in a wonderful location. Easy access to most anything you need within 10 to 15 minutes. Clean well-appointed property with all the things you might need to make your stay special. Excellent hosts who were very communicative
This rental was perfection. Wonderful condo. Perfectly outfitted. Due to a food allergy, I cooked most meals at the condoâŠso having a well stocked kitchen is key. There were also beach towels, a cooler, and other beach and snorkeling gear. Directly across from one of the best snorkeling spots on the Big Island. Our hosts were phenomenal communicators. We will absolutely return to this magical place.
Rachel and Jason have created a spectacular space with an exception view of one of the best snorkeling areas on the big island. The condo is in a quiet neighborhood, convenient distance to Kona or to 2 Step and easy to get the highway to Kīlauea. The condo is well equipped in the kitchen and also with things you might want for the beach. The bed was extremely comfortable. 5 Stars! Will be my choice of where to stay for my next trip to Kona.
This unit was well thought out, well equipped and the hosts were very easy to work with. We appreciated its proximity to Kahalu'u Bay and South Kona. The unit was nicely decorated and has a fantastic view to the bay. Our kids enjoyed the pool and the geckos that frequent the grounds. Many thanks to the hosts for sharing a dream spot with us!
Excellent condo on the top floor overlooking Kahalu'u beach. Condo has all the beach and snorkeling gear you need. Kitchen is well stocked with cooking essentials. Lanai is great for meals, sunsets, and relaxation. Wonderful pool and hot tub to enjoy after a long day exploring this amazing island. Hosts Rachel and Jason were very responsive to any questions or needs we had. A heads up for older folks like us, no elevator, just three flights of stairs. Stayed two weeks, very much enjoyed our stay here and would return.
Second time weâve stayed at this property. We love the quieter end of Aliâi Drive. Located right across the street from excellent snorkeling at Kahaluâu Beach. Just a short drive up to Kailua-Kona shopping/restaurants, or south for shopping, dining, golf in Keauhou. And no review would be complete without mentioning the fact that Jason & Rachel are the best hosts ever!
Kevin & Mary M
Very beautiful condo right across from a great snorkeling and family beach! The hosts are fantastic and the condo is well-stocked,(body boards, snorkeling gear, chairs, etc.) and beautifully decorated with a lovely balcony overlooking the pool and the beach/ocean. We highly recommend this place.
Wonderful place, one of the nicest weâve ever rented. Great beach equipment provided, lovely views, convenient location to shops and sites and beaches. Also, everything in excellent working order. Highly recommend!
We absolutely loved this condo! It is a perfect location across from an amazing snorkeling beach, minutes to a great supermarket and restaurants but yet quiet at night. We loved visiting Volcanoes park, boating along the coast, and eating ahi poke every day. The condo is well equipped and has great sunset views. Thanks for a great vacation!
100% as advertised. Clean, well maintained unit right across the street from terrific snorkling beach. Traffic is loud on Friday and Saturday nights and beach gardner starts the leaf blower at 7am every day however worth the tradeoff for location and quality of condo.
Wonderfull owners. Gave lot of advices on things to see and do. Very clean place. Has beach chairs, towels, snorkelling gear. If you love to snorkel thats the place for you. You see more fish than going on snorkel tours. We look forward staying there again.
This place is perfect if you want to snorkel. The closest place to the best snorkel spot on the island. The condo was super comfortable and clean, great for two people. Hosts super responsive, even purchased a yoga mat for me when I asked if the unit had one. Mattress is quite hard, lots of steps (no elevator) and, as others have mentioned, a lot of road noise and leaf blowers every morning. Overall, wonderful stay.
Surfing Turtle was a great property for our Kona vacation. Communication with the owners was prompt, condo was clean, had great beach gear and the home was stocked with everything youâd need in a rental. The welcome gift was great and snorkeling across the street was some of the best variety of fish we saw all week. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
This unit is a slice of paradise on a slice of paradise. :) It was our first Vrbo experience, and it was one for the books! The property is sparkling clean, has ALL the amenities, is spacious, and is truly special. Staying at Rachel and Jasonâs place was an asset to our trip. We appreciate the generosity.
Hosts go above above and beyond to provide EVERYTHING we needed for a perfect vacation. From snorkel gear to beach chairs, umbrella, cooler and towels. Unit is immaculate and linens smell amazing! Kitchen furnished perfectly. Bed so comfy and view spectacular. Thank you for sharing this beautiful place with us!
We love the beach villas. The location is great with excellent snorkeling across the street and some of our favorite places to eat are nearby. The place was clean and had everything we needed. Jason and Rachel were really helpful in giving us new recommendations and easy to work with. His photographs in the condo are also amazing. Would definitely come back! Thanks for sharing your home!
Love to snorkel - than this is the place for you. Right across the street form the best place to snorkel on the Big Island. Condo is very clean and very nicely decorated. The lanai is wonderful - with a great view of the water and the sounds of birds. Grocery store is minutes away and the barbecue is great if you like to cook. (I am so forunate my husband is a great cook!)
We moved to the Big Island in 2013, looking for the best spot in the world to swim with sea turtles and mantas. We found it here in Kona. We met in Costa Rica working with sea turtles and fell in love, then we moved around, had our beautiful daughter and finally settled on the Big Island with one set of Grandparents.
Kahalu'u is very special to us. When we first came to visit Hawaii, we stayed in this condo and explored the reef and fell in love with this spot. It inspired us to move to Hawaii in 2013 and we have been enjoying Kahalu'u ever since. We do everything we can to help protect this natural wonder, from volunteering for reef education and awareness to collecting coral spawn to assist scientist grow corals that can sustain our warming oceans. We hope that you find that you care about Kahalu'u when you are here and are inspired as we were to learn more about protecting this marvel of nature.
This reef is super shallow and easy to snorkel and see fish, crabs, octopus and many other marine creatures. Sea Turtles are a common resident of our bay and often are seen by snorkelers as they are exploring the bay. The bay itself has a rich Hawaiian history and is a popular destination for tourists and locals. Half of the bay is sheltered and suitable for snorkeling the other half is open to the ocean and provides an excellent surfing reef.