Beach Villas at Kahaluu
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A 4-star Ocean View Resort located 4 miles south of the Kailua-Kona town center. Across Alii Drive from Kahalu'u Beach Park (Turtle Beach) which has the best snorkeling and surfing in the area. A short walk to restaurants & stores.
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Nice Condo
Nice for a couple. Clean, nicely decorated. A public beach (there are not too many on the big island) is across the street. Parking at the condo was never a problem (it is a big problem in Hawaii in general). I would recommend to a friend and would stay again.
—mike (03/24/2010)
exceed all expectation
This condo exceeds all our expectation. The location is excellent. We come to the big island for snorkeling and couldn't ask for a betterlocation. The check-in and check-out procedures are a breeze. Chuck Buser has gone out of his way to help us when we requested some last minute change. We will definitely come back to the condo again the first chance we got.
—pam delight (07/19/2010)
Nice Condo
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mike from Chandler, AZ on 03/24/2010 said:
“ Nice for a couple. Clean, nicely decorated. A public beach (there are not too many on the big island) is across the street. Parking at the condo was never a problem (it is a big problem in Hawaii in general). I would recommend to a friend and would stay again. ”
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great value
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Love-to-Travel from Lincoln, Nebraska on 02/27/2010 said:
“ This beautiful condo was ideally located for us to be able to do everything we had hope to do on the Kona side of the big island. It was nice to be able to grill fresh fish we had picked up at the Bite-Me FishMarket and enjoy our dinner on the lanai while watching the surf. The condo was so well supplied--kitchen particularly--that it made us kind of cranky when the condo we rented in Kauai, at a considerably higher price,the following week had such poor kitchen equipment it wasn't even worth trying to cook. ”
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wonderful!
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Leslie Laing from Kelowna BC, Canada on 02/18/2010 said:
“ Great service! The condo was beautifully decorated, it had everything we needed including a cooler.Oops, our last day there the fridge and ice machine conked out!!!!The location was perfect, beautiful view, great snorkeling across the street, and the pool and hot tub area was fun and relaxing. What I liked best was my entire holiday. The only negative was the noise from one air conditioner that was running on and off outside my window. Oops, the boogie boards in the condo were broken, perhaps in your advertisement of your condo you could let visitors know that the room has a cooler, masks and snorkels(we had our own) and new boogie boards! ”
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Convenient and comfortable
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C&L from Bay Area, California & DC Metro area on 11/13/2009 said:
“ We love the Kona area and Kahaluu Beach Park in particular. These condos are very well decorated and you walk to one of the best snorkeling beaches with turtles. We enjoyed our stay enough to consider a purchase in this complex. Thank you. Connie & Leslie ”
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A wonderful time
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momo from Japan on 11/04/2009 said:
“ We had a wonderful time at Kahaluu Villa 1-201, it was a clean and comfortable room. Reservation process went smooth, their location was very easy to go snorkeling (2~3 min on foot) and easy to go a shopping center (3 min by car, 20 min on foot) where you can buy groceries and also there were some restaurants. (The shopping center had a bus stop, if you don't want to drive, you can go to Kailua Kona by bus and there was a bus stop near the condo, too.) The room had a big TV with DVD, nice sofa, internet access, pretty lanai where you can see Kahaluu Beach, and I loved a washing machine, a dryer and a dish washer/dryer, they worked well. Liked least: there were some noise at Kahaluu Beach in the evening almost every day. The party ended around 10:45 p.m., after that, the place became quiet. The room had full kitchen equipment and they only had salt, pepper, oil and honey for seasoning. We went to Coffee Shack for lunch, they had good sandwiches and the view was great! Thank you very much for sharing the beautiful condo, we loved this place. ”
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Accommodation made our vacation perfect
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Jack F from Washington state on 10/05/2009 said:
“ I was very satisfied w/the quick response by Aloha Condos when I inquired about the property. The reservation process went very smooth and was thorough- all costs listed. The recommendation about adding the AC for comfort in September was very much appreciated. The unit was beautifully appointed with a great view of the ocean. The space is great for a couple who needs to bring some work on vacation (not advised!)because it provided privacy for those who would rather sleep in. We truly had all the amenities we needed to make our stay comfortable. The pool, hot tub and bbq grill were maintained daily. Keahou shopping center is convenient for groceries and sundries. Liked least: I had a slight leg injury so all the stairs (down from parking lot and then back up to the 2nd level)made it slow going. The view was worth it. Liked most: The snorkeling beach across the street is very nice in the early AM before the crowds come in. Snorkeling gear can be rented there daily. The complex was very quiet and safe. Liked the binder the owner put together that is filled with information about local restaurants,golf course, beaches, etc. You're right, The Coffee Shack is great...and their cranberry/mac nut scones are the best! Thank you! ”
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Awesome Turtle Beach
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Traveler44 from California on 10/03/2009 said:
“ The condo is in a good location, about 5 miles from downtown Kona, and very close to a small shopping center just south on Alii, where you can get groceries and a good selection of fresh fish. The unit was clean and well stocked...spices in cupboard should be discarded, they are old. It was very humid while we were there and we were grateful a/c was available. There is no inside dining area, so you must eat on the lanai, which would be fine when cooler. Kahaluu Beach across the street has awesome turtles. Alii Drive was a bit noisy at times. ”
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What's not to love!
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Ocean lover in Boulder from Boulder, CO on 10/01/2009 said:
“ Very impressed. Clean, stocked with high quality kitchen stuff, nice TV/stereo, spacious, great shower(s)/bathrooms, awesome covered porch/deck, ocean sunset views, walk across a small street to snorkel with turtles, drive a few block to a shopping center with a grocery store and drug store. The owners even leave things like beach towels and chairs, a big cooler, snorkel fins, it's as if I had my own condo in Hawaii to visit. The infinity pool is great, and there is a nice BBQ available to grill on. I really liked this unit (1-201), there are about 4 like this that have the ocean views. Only (small) downside is that you can hear some traffic noise, just cars going by once in while, and the part across the street can host parties. Nothing that really detracted from our experience. I recommend this place. ”
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Absolute perfection
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MontrealMac from Montreal on 08/06/2009 said:
“ My DH and I stayed in this absolutely perfect condo July 10 - 16, 2009. After a long drive from Hilo, where we had a mixed stay in two B&Bs, we were not expecting much, as this was the first time we have ever rented a condo through an on line company. However once we entered this lovely condo, we were completely blown away by how well-designed, clean, amazing view - far surpassing the photos that are on this website. It is truly a treasure on the Big Island. We had so much fun just feeling like this was our home - after so many days living in someone else's house -it was fabulous to let down our hair and relax. Kahaluu park was quiet at night, and the sunsets from the lanai are simply stunning. I took many, many photos. The shopping centre was very close by, we love the KTA store (Mauna Loa cookies are the best!) and our favourite snorkeling beach was right across the street. Everything was simply amazing! I would not hesitate to recommend this condo to anyone. We will definitely return. Thank you for the welcome emails, renting through Flip Key was a breeze. Mahalo! ”
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Such a wonderful place!!
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NurseSue from Kelowna, BC on 06/25/2009 said:
“ The booking was painless and the condo was gorgeous! For such a great place, the price was great, and the location was fabulous! Condos are the way to go-- so much better than hotels, and this was just wonderful. It was well-stocked with basic essentials, plus so many extras! From towels to boogie boards, we had it all. And just across the street from amazing snorkelling... such a great location. We enjoyed the deck every evening. The pool was under repair, but we used the hot tub. The whole complex is well-kept and just great. Can't wait to come again! Thanks so much!! ”
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A perfect place to spend our honeymoon
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Ali Savio from Seattle, WA on 06/19/2009 said:
“ We had an amazing time at the Beach Villas at Kahaluu Villa. The condo itself is extremely comfortable and has all the amenities you need to relax all week long, including beach chairs, snorkeling gear and boogie boards. The view from the lanai provides large table for meals and games, and the sunsets are unforgettable. We enjoyed the infinity pool everyday and grilled on the community BBQ. Snorkeling is right across the street with huge sea turtles. The week could not have been more perfect, we hope to be back soon! Thanks, Dave and Ali Savio ”
Great Location
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Mt. Fuji from Japan on 06/04/2009 said:
“ I and my parents had great time. One of the good snorkel spot is at the front of the condo and it is walk distance (1-2min). ”
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very nice, great location
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w from Seattle, WA on 05/29/2009 said:
“ This condo is in a great location, and is very nice. This was our second trip to the Big Island. We had previously rented a house nearby with my extended family. This time it was just my wife and I. We wanted to be within walking distance to Kahalu'u Beach Park. You can hardly get closer than this condo, you could throw a rock from the balcony and hit people in the park if you were so inclined (we were not). The condo is furnished nicely. I would rent this place again. Two problems we had were: 1- since it is so close to the park, often there is loud music and BBQing in the evening. It wouldn't go late but since we were still on mainland time we wanted to go to bed early and the noise was annoying. 2- this unit is directly above the hot tub and some other guests thought it was ok to soak in the hot tub at 3am and talk loudly to each other and on cell phones. I wish there was better signage at the hot tub to encourage guests to be courteous and keep quiet. Air Conditioning is optional so we didn't get it. If the windows are open in the evening and you use the ceiling fans it is fine. But if you want to close the windows to keep out any noise, you will want to use the AC. Again, we would rent here again. ”
Great apartment - very pleasant stay !
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SB from London on 05/28/2009 said:
“ Great apartment and excellent location right at "Turtle Beach". The apartment is finished to a very high standard and includes everything you may need during your stay including flat TV screen, dishwasher, DVD player, telephone etc. It's lots of space with 2 people and you can enjoy the sunset view from the terrace. Would definitely go again. ”
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Great Condo with Even Better View
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MartinRish from Seattle, WA on 05/20/2009 said:
“ We stayed here for about a week. From the second we walked into the condo we knew and felt like we were at home. The condo came with all kinds of extras including boogie boards (adult and kid sizes), scuba gear, and a assortment of books, dvds, binoculars, wine opener, and more! There was not a single spot in the condo that didnt have a great view. The beach was a two minute walk across the street and if you didnt want to walk two minutes, you could walk 30 seconds to the private pool or hot tub. We found the grill to be very usefull, and only made us feel more at home. The only "down" side to this place, is a road just infront of the condo. However, I wouldnt have noticed the sound if it wasnt pointed out to me in a review I read earlier. But it is important to note traffic on the road was never heavy, so the level of noise never bothered or annoyed us... even at the smallest number. In the end... is it there? Yes. It is annoying? Not the slightest. I've told everybody about this place since we've been back. It is without a doubt the best steal on the Kona side of the island. Great location with it being on the beach, with shoping center 2 minutes one way, and the main "Kona Tourist Trap Area" 5mins the other way... It couldnt have been in any better of a location. Rent this condo. It's amazing. ”
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Kahaluu
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Paul McCarty from San Diego on 05/04/2009 said:
“ This condo was perfect for our family. The kids enjoyed the pool and the beach tremendously. The surf break across the street was perfect. ”
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Great Location and great snorkeling
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Retired4now from Troy, NY on 04/24/2009 said:
“ Condo was very clean and very well equipped. It was tastefully decorated and it felt like home but with a much better view and a super pool. The location was central for what we wanted to see and do on the Kona side of the island. Most days were off sightseeing, hiking and kayaking. Snorkeling was "fantastic" at the beach across the street. It was easy to access the water and like swimming in an aquarium. Afternoons got crowded with a tour bus or two, so do your snoekeling in the AM, it's better then anyway. My wife didn't even use fins, just water shoes...a must anywhere in Hawaii. I would have given this condo a "highly recommended" if it weren't for the family of cockroaches living in the dishwasher, fortunately they stayed there and we left them alone and hand washed the dishes. I notified the owner upon returning home and told him we would consider staying again someday.... provided he guaranteed us it was pest free. I understand they are difficult to erradicate but not impossible. Nowhere else we stayed in Hawaii had any pest problems. ”
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Great Unit !
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jimmyboy from Geelong, Vic, Australia on 04/24/2009 said:
“ We really enjoyed our stay at these appartments. They we very clean with everything you would want. We loved sitting on the balcony sipping wine and watching the lovely beach across the road. I could not fault anything, we just loved the Big Island and the highlight of our trip was snorkling with the Manta Rays at night. Thankyou. ”
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Great place, Great Location.
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CLfromCA from Riverside CA. on 04/23/2009 said:
“ Probably the best begineer/intermediate snorkle beach on Big Island right across the street. Great lanai. Great amentities. ”
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Great Location for beggining snorkelers
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kbob from Roseville, CA on 04/23/2009 said:
“ We've stayed at this condo twice and have loved it both times. It's right across the street from one of the best beginner snorkeling spots on the island. There is a farmers market near by where you can get fresh fish to grill on the BBQ. Condo is fully equipped which includes internet access. We enjoved sitting on the lani eating breakfast & dinner. We've been to island 6 times and this is by far our favorite place. ”
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great for snorkelling
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Lorna from Horsham,Sussex on 04/20/2009 said:
“ Excellent place for early morning snorkelling with the fish and turtles in the bay across the street. Good, well equipped apartment, with easy parking. Convenient for Outrigger drinks/meals across the street but no other food outlets nearby. Need a car to get to supermarket or restaurants up the road. Convenient for trips north or south. ”
Kona vacation
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Nadja from Bellevue, WA on 04/19/2009 said:
“ We rented unit 1-201 at Beach Villas at Kahaluu. We found it on Trip Advisor. Service was very good, we needed a place to stay for the next day and the owner actually contacted us right away. The condo was perfect, located right across the street from the beach and very close to Keauhou shopping center with a nice sushi restaurant and thai place. The condo is kid friendly, and there is access to a nice pool. Our 3-year-old daughter loved it. We never saw anybody at the pool and the beach was not too crowded either. The condo was fully equipped (we actually got a juicer for $10 at Wallmart and left it, so now it's really fully equipped:-)), everything was clean and seemed quite new. The interior is nice and charming, and doesn't seem too old either. We really enjoyed our 1-week-stay and will certainly come back. Nadja ”
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This condo was SOOO nice
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PTJ from Portland, OR on 04/16/2009 said:
“ If you're looking for a great bang for the buck, this is it. All the amenities (full kitchen, nice dishes, washer dryer, towels, cable TV, etc). Sipping morning coffee on the lanai while listening to tropical birds became something we looked forward to every day. Ocean view, Palm trees, Sun shine - all enjoyable from a clean and secure complex. Easy highway access. 3 minute drive to a very reasonable supermarket. The snorkeling across the street was convenient and good. 1 mile walk to Magic sands beach. If you're a runner/jogger, you're right on Alii drive. There's a little bit of street noise, but nothing that would keep us away. We enjoyed a very calming vacation overall felt it was worth every penny. Forget the "resorts", this is better! ”
Absolutely Beautiful
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Chris from Las Vegas on 04/16/2009 said:
“ This condo is absolutely AMAZING!!! You just have to rent it if you are on the Kona side of the Big Island. It was clean, comfortable and so relaxing to stay here. It was tastefully decorated. The condo looked new and I believe it was just recently built at the time we rented it in August of 2006. Condo is conveniently located across the street from the Kahalu'u Beach Park which we could see right off our beach facing balcony. It's a wonderful beach to go snorkling or just to hang out. What I liked about this fully equipped condo is that it was comfy, roomy and had everything I needed on my vacation. Loved that it had A/C because my husband and I along with our 2 kids went during August. The condo had 2 bathrooms which really helped out especially when you have 2 teens with you and everyone is trying to get ready or use the bathroom. A 2nd bathroom sure saves time. It even had a washer/dryer which was helpful because we actually did use it during our week and a half stay there. I rented the condo from Chuck Buser and although we only corresponded via email, he was such a nice person to rent from. He provided us with all the information we needed. He even accommodated my request to check in early since we flew in early that morning. Thanks Chuck!!! I definitely would recommend this to everyone. You won't be disappointed. We enjoyed our stay so much that we definitely would come back to rent this same condo again!!! ”
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Nice condo two steps away from great snorkeling
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Ekaterina from Norway on 04/08/2009 said:
“ A very nice, clean and well-kept condo, just across Kahalu'u beach park with great snorkeling. Free wi-fi is a big plus, you cannot travel these days without, at least we cannot:) The price is reasonable as well. Among the few minuses is some traffic noise from the road. Also, the lamp on the lanai did not work when we arrived so we had to buy a new one. ”
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Great Vacation
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Cynthia Ponce from Corona, CA on 04/04/2009 said:
“ Great vacation! This was our 6th trip to the islands, 2nd trip to the Big Island. We selected the condo because we love the Keauhou area and the location next to Kahalu'u Beach. Very comfortable, very modern upscale condo. The condo had everything we needed. We would definately stay again. The only negative, and we were aware before booking, was the traffic noise on Alii Drive. Thank you for allowing us to use your vacation home for our vacation. One question. On the day we checked out, we followed all of the instructions at check to get back out cleaning deposit: laundered the extra sheets, took out trash, ran the dishwasher, put our towels in the washing machine to be laundered. Basically everything but cleaning the condo. I thought the deposit would be refundable. Was I incorrect? ”
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Best Place to Kick Back in Kona
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LoriP from Santa Clarita, CA on 04/03/2009 said:
“ We have stayed at the Kahalu'u Beach Villas three times. What a great experience. You are directly across the street from one of the best snorkeling beaches on the Island. The view from the condo is wonderful. The grounds are well kept and clean. Nice pool and spa and there's a barbeque for grilling too. The condos are furnished beautifully, are clean and you have a washer and dryer in the unit which is very handy. You are in walking distance to a local shopping center and Kona town is just a few miles up the road. Although you are on a main street, traffic noise is not an issue. There is nothing better than waking up in the morning and going out on the lanai and looking out to the ocean. We love these condos! ”
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Great Condo
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CJW from Dallas, Tx on 04/02/2009 said:
“ Honeymooned all over the Island and this was our final stop. Very clean and great place for the money. Why spend $250+ a night at a high rise hotel when you get a condo that is twice as nice for less money? We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. ”
HI vacation spot
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Mark Melton from Olathe, KS on 04/02/2009 said:
“ We had a great time staying at this location. Great view of the Ocean. Enjoyed snorkeling just across the street, and scuba diving with the Dive Shop. Great place to stay. ”
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Paradise
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Konaguinch from St. Albert, Alberta on 04/02/2009 said:
“ Our vacation was absolutely the BEST!! The location of the property is Excellent and the accomodations are exceptional. It offers relaxing privacy in a paradise setting. The decor of the condo is fabulous, providing a fun, home away from home setting. The amenities in the condo, and nearby, are excellent. A high point was the large Lanai, where breakfast and time relaxing in the evening were well spent. There were no surprises on arrival and the property was exactly as expected from the web info. The smoothness of our stay was greatly helped by the ownerships attention to detail and commitment to ensure our stay was enjoyable and trouble free. This vacation spot is perfect; in fact it is so perfect we hate to provide a review as we'd like to keep this gem a secret!! ”
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A Perfect Paradise
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Konaguinch from St. Albert, Alberta on 04/02/2009 said:
“ Our stay at Aloha Condos was absolutely the BEST we could have hoped for!! This property is a delight to stay in with an exceptional location. There were no surprises nor difficulties. It is well appointed bth in amenities and decor. The rental went very smooth thanks to the ownership groups attention to details. I actually hate to provide the feedback, as we'd like to keep this gem a secret!! ”
Excellent Beachside Location!
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Mitesh Patel from London on 04/01/2009 said:
“ My parents and I spent 5 nights in this wonderful condo in Keauhou. It is a spacious and clean apartment, with wonderful views of the coast. The only problem we had was the fact that we didn't wish to drive while in Hawaii, and therefore this place is a bit far out from Kona-Kailua. If you have a car, however, this is probably the best location on the island! ”
Perfect family condo in perfect Kona Location
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Deacon from Tulsa, OK on 07/27/2010 said:
“ This place is fantastic for a small family. Our family of 4 stayed herelast week. Great set up and amenities, perfect location. Literally less than a block to some of the best snorkeling on the big island. Very close to groceries and great restaurants. We will stay here agin! ”
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exceed all expectation
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pam delight from arcadia, california on 07/19/2010 said:
“ This condo exceeds all our expectation. The location is excellent. We come to the big island for snorkeling and couldn't ask for a betterlocation. The check-in and check-out procedures are a breeze. Chuck Buser has gone out of his way to help us when we requested some last minute change. We will definitely come back to the condo again the first chance we got. ”
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Fabulous condo!
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InfrequentHawaiiTraveler from Oakland, CA on 05/06/2010 said:
“ My family and I stayed at this property for two nights in May 2010. The condo was easy to find and conveniently located in Kona. The interior is absolutely beautiful - very high end bathrooms, a lovely kitchen, great flat screen TV, and an amazing Lanai for dining with views of the pool and ocean. The only snag we ran into was that the pool was closed for renovations. Our only other objection was the hefty cleaning fee because we only stayed two nights, but it was great to have free parking and the rental service was a pleasure to deal with. ”
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Nice condo in great location
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sctraveler from California on 04/30/2010 said:
“ Really nice 2-bedroom condo right across the street from one of the best snorkeling spots in Hawaii. Condo was clean, well-equipped, comfortable. Was nice that there were boogie boards, snorkeling equipment, and beach chairs. Kitchen made you want to eat in. Lanai was really nice to hang out on, especially as the day was ending (or just walk across the street for dazzling sunsets). Beds were very comfortable. Large shower. All good. Would no doubt return. ”
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Kahaluu Beach Condo
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MtnViewGirl from Mountain View, CA on 03/25/2010 said:
“ This was our 5th visit to The Big Island. We were looking for a place close to Kahaluu Beach so we could snorkel every day at our leisure. Well, being right across the street from it was fantastic! Making the reservation, getting the confirmation and information was very easy and thorough. They made sure a contact name and number was available to us and easy to find in case we had any questions or needed/wanted anything. The Owner had put together a book of restaurants/menues, beaches, activities, services and maps in case you needed additional help in finding your way around the island. We had t.v.s, internet, phones, beach toys and chairs. I think we had it all. The decor of the condo was beautiful, very tasteful. It was extremely clean, bright and beyond welcoming. It had everything we needed in the kitchen to make us feel like we were in our own home. Having a washer and dryer made our stay easier. The bed and furniture were comfortable,the layout perfect, the view was fantastic. The parking lot didn't seem very full and we felt like we had a lot of privacy. There was an outdoor shower to wash off any sand that was brought back from the beach and that helped us keep the condo, bathing suits and beach toys clean. The pool and jacuzzi were refreshing during the day and also a wonderful way to end the day. We liked everything about this condo. We look forward to returning to Hawaii and the Beach Villas at Kahaluu. ”
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Great View, clean Condo
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Teresa & John from Seattle, Wa on 01/17/2010 said:
“ The condo was clean and modern. The kitchen was well equipped. We loved the location and the view. The sheets didnt fit the matress well, so we had trouble keeping them on, but that was the worst of it! The booking and check-in/out was a simple as it gets! We will definitely stay here again if we come back to the big island. ”
This is the best!!!
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High Desert from Apple Valley, Ca on 12/16/2009 said:
“ We took our 2 grand kids 18 and 16 we had the best vacation. ”
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Great stay
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moselle from Boulder Colorado on 11/12/2009 said:
“ First off, Chuck was great to deal with. Super helpful and accomodating. We have been coming to the Island for 25 years now, usually once a year. This is one of the best places we have stayed. It is well equipt, a great location, and has a nice pool. There are nice touches like wireless available (not mentioned in the condo description), and blackout curtains in the bedroom (great for coming from the mainland and jetlagging 4 hours ahead). I cook a lot with local ingredients not available to me in Colorado and this kitchen was pretty well equipt. A better set of knives would be my one suggestion the light cheap ones provided are pretty dangerous cutting the thick Island friut and veggies. I would like if you would have provided a few basic food staples like vinegar, sugar, mustard, ketsup, ect. I have stayed in some places where the stapes are all stored in the refrigerator door with a note to please replace something if you use it up. It was fun to use the items and see what others bought and found useful. It was nice that you provided dish soap. It really peves me when I rent a condo and there is nothing provided in the kitchen so, at least there was soap. The only other small 'problems' I had with the condo was the shower head. Neither my husband or I liked it. Also, the fitted bed sheet was too small for the bed and kept creeping off at night, it was very annoying. All-in-all it was a great stay. We'll keep you on our list of condos to check availbilty on our next visit. Thanks, Mo McKenna. ”
It enjoyed it.
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Tokyo Gorilla from Tokyo on 11/05/2009 said:
“ It is a room that was cleanly and functionally settled though is not wide. The dining table is only Lanai, and the room is a counter of kitchen. Lanai can eat while seeing the tree of the coconut on the beach very comfortably. It is near the beach or more and is convenient though has used next Kahaluu Bay Villas before. The sound of the car is somewhat anxious in the mastering bed room on the road side. Sunset was not able to be seen from the room of the second floor that had been used in the coconut tree. ”
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Excellent condo and location A+++++
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Puritan9 from Boston, MA on 10/13/2009 said:
“ We stayed at the condo for 10 days and my only complaint is that I didn't stay longer. This is the best condo in the Kona area by far: modern, clean, & confortable. Hope to stay here if I return to the Big Island. Thanks for a wonderful vacation. A+++++++ ”
Great condo!
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Big Island Snorkeler from Minneapolis, MN on 09/17/2009 said:
“ Location is right across the street from Kahaluu beach, as promised. The road noise and evening beach party noise is noticeable, but did not bother us. The building has its own freshwater shower outside to rinse off you and your gear. The service for getting booked and arrival is excellent-very professional. The condo is attractive inside and out, with a good set of kitchen amenities. Some nice extras were provided, such as boogie boards, beach mats, beach chairs, beach towels, etc. The beds were very comfortable. Be aware that only one small set of shampoo and lotion is provided-when it is gone, you must buy your own. It seemed like a funny thing to cheap out on when so much else is provided. Overall this was a lovely condo for a fair price. We will definitely choose to stay there again. ”
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Perfect place for our week on the Big Island
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jsgseattle from Seattle on 08/27/2009 said:
“ This condo worked out great for our family of 4. The layout was great - our kids liked having tvs in each room. We spent a lot of time on the lanai - the sunsets were great. The beds were comfortable. We used the pool and hot tub a lot - they were in good condition. The beach across the street was crowded during the day so we used it in the early morning or later evening. Saw lots of turtles. Would definitely run this property again. ”
Wonderful Condo!
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DAC from Chicago Suburbs, Illinois on 08/13/2009 said:
“ The condo was great! It definitely exceeded our expections! We had a great view of Kahaluu Beach Park from the lanai. We took the short walk across the street every morning to snorkel before the beach got too crowded. The condo provided beach towels, boogie boards, and beach mats. Snorkel equipment can be rented at the beach. As others have mentioned, a car is necessary to get to other beaches, shopping and restaurants, but it's all conveniently located. The unit was exceptionally clean and provided us with all the amenities of a home away from home. The kitchen cabinets were well stocked with dinnerware, glassware, cooking utensils and flatware. We thought that there was more than enough for a family of 4 to use each day. The only items we purchased was food! We highly recommend this condo! It made our vacation even more relaxing and enjoyable. ”
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Clean, great view, great location
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SFVoyager from San Francisco, California on 07/02/2009 said:
“ I chose these Beach Villas based on the previous reviews. I thought they were accurate and right on. The condo itself was a two bedroom, two bath unit. We only used one bedroom, but them's the breaks. They were clean. The view was nice (although it did overlook a road, the pictures accurately showed it). And the unit was modern. When we ran out of shampoo, they let them for us. My one warning to folks would be that there is no elevator. If you pack lightly, this isn't a big deal. We didn't so we had to lug our stuff. Still, it was a small thing. I jumped into the pool only once -- who wants a pool when you have a great snorkeling spot across the street? You definitely would want a car if you stayed here. We cooked a lot. Also, I HIGHLY recommend getting the optional air conditioning. Our stay would have been miserable without it. Have fun. ”
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Great Condo
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Anne from California and Texas on 06/06/2009 said:
“ This condo was wonderful - just like the pictures except for one thing...the view of the ocean was better than the pictures suggest! It was a great place to come back to in the evening or to lounge around during the day (including the nice pool). There was lots of beach gear (e.g., towels, cooler, chairs, mats) that made going to the beach more enjoyable. Aside from the good snorkeling beach right across the street, you will need a car to drive to other beaches or in to town. The drive to the Volcano Park took us about 2 hours and it's also a 30 minute drive north to the beaches of Mauna Kea and Hapuna. The condo was a great deal and well-situated to be close to various attractions. ”
Great views
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joy from Illinois on 06/05/2009 said:
“ We had a very nice stay at this condo. The views were beautiful. The only reccomendation I have is to add some more dinnerware so you don't have to spend your vacation washing dishes to reuse. ”
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Excellent Location
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June Ponce from Watsonville, CA on 04/27/2009 said:
“ The location and condo was perfect! Everything is in the condo is clean. The view is amazing. My 1 year old son had a blast too! He especially loved the swimming pool! I loved that there is a washer and dryer available in the condo. Overall excellent experience! Highly recommended! ”
Fantastic Location, Great with kids
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csjoreteg from California on 04/26/2009 said:
“ The property was wonderful. The location was excellent, right across the street from some of the best snorkeling on the island, perfect if you want a relaxed vacation with small children. The only negative comment I have is that the property is advertised as having air conditioning. However, the unit is locked and you have to pay a daily charge to get the key to use the air conditioner--not mentioned when I booked the property. Still, it was a good value and I would definitely stay there again. ”
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Shake Rattle & Roll
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MikeQ911 from Tucson, AZ on 04/25/2009 said:
“ Beautiful property. Built well. Nice appointments. We were in the room for the earthquake. ”
Great time
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JAS from Havre, Mt on 04/25/2009 said:
“ Two couples stayed for one week, it was perfect with 2 bd. and 2 ba. Great view of beach across the street, the snorkeling is the best on the island. The pool and hot tub were also very nice. We had BBQ a couple of the nights, and met some very nice people. (Also from Montana) It was very clean, comfortable, and well stocked. We plan to return. ”
Hawaii 2008
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Mary from Montrose, Colorado on 04/24/2009 said:
“ My Husband and I went to Hawaii to meet my sister and her husband to celebrate our anniversaries. We though it would be nice to rent a condo. We loved the Beach Villas at Kahaluu Villa 1-202 condo that we rented. Everything was perfect! The layout of the condo, the patio, the pool, the beach across the street and the location. We would definatly stay there again. ”
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Sweet condo
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oregongal from Ashland Oregon on 04/24/2009 said:
“ Beautifully done condo, great location - we had a great time here, best VRBO we stayed in. My husband was bothered a bit by street noise at night - I was only bothered by him wanting to close the window rather than leave it open to the breeze. Location is super - right across the street from a super snorkeling beach for the whole family (easy for the kids to enjoy), and we loved being able to wander between beach and home. Condo had everything we wanted and more. Really remarkable paint job inside too - nicely done! Days on the beach followed by kids swimming in the pool while Dad grills dinner, eat dinner on our private lanai at sunset, and then veg in front of a movie on the flat screen. Very sweet life! Comfy beds, great showers, conveniences of home, no sign of pests. Didn't see much of other residents, but those we saw were friendly. Don't have a single negative thing to say about this property (and we did have a few about the other places we stayed!) ”
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Great vacation getaway!
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nlee from Menlo Park, CA on 04/23/2009 said:
“ Our family of 4 had a wonderful stay here last August. The location is great for snorkeling. Just remember to take off your wedding ring as my husband lost his! The condo had everything you need including beach equipment, washer/dryer, 2 full baths, wi-fi access, lanai with nice view, pool, etc etc. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this condo! ”
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Great Location
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bstreitheron from Missoula, Montana on 04/16/2009 said:
“ Across the street from a great beach. Clean and well decorated, with everything you need to feel at home. We had a great stay. ”
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My Family Review
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Brenda Vieweg from Seattle, WA on 04/16/2009 said:
“ I found this property through an internet search, google. My husband and four teenagers stayed in one of your condos. 1st, our condo was the "perfect" location. We could not have been more perfectly placed. Georgeous. It is the perfect area for snorkeling. I would have changed a few things. Not having daily maid service convinced my husband and I to only take the children to places "with" daily maid service from now on. Cleaning up after the kids and picking up after my husband was not a vacation for me and was more stressful on my family. We did inquire about maid service and were told that it was not available daily. I wish there had been an outside shower. The beach across the street is out of this world wonderful. And, they have outdoor showers. But, when you walk across the street and up the walk you still have sand and salt in your shoes and beach bag. I hated cleaning up the salt and sand after my kids came up from the beach. I was trying to keep the condo clean. I was lucky that someone had told me about purchasing land's end water shoes prior to our trip. On the Big Island, they are a must have. That tip would be helpful to people, especially since you all don't have a lot of shopping centers. I think that pre-arranged delivery service of fruit/breakfast sandwiches would be something some of your guests would appreciate. They had a sandwich truck on the beach for lunchtime but the food was not very good. Your Island has so much natural, wonderful food I would think that by ordering the night before someone could make a lot of money with deliveries. The only other issue we had was that our flight was delayed the morning we were due to check out and the property manager (via the maid) was not accomodating to allow us to pay to stay in our condo for a few more hours. Instead, we spent our final five hours in HI at the airport. My children still refer to those five hours as the longest of their life. Brenda Vieweg ”
hawaaaaai'i
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aspenkds from aspen colorado on 04/16/2009 said:
“ a lovely, comfortable, well-equipped vacation rental, just steps from a beautiful (albeit crowded) beach. i had some difficulty getting my laptop online, but with the kind assistance of your property manager, we succeeded. (i might suggest you go wireless). a great place. highly recommend. ”
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Best Place to Stay
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Erik from South Dakota on 04/16/2009 said:
“ We didn't want to spend the high prices for Hawaii hotels so we searched and found this condo. We were a little hesitent about getting a condo just because you never know what you're going to get even when you can view pictures. Well, we got everything we were promised and more! We couldn't stop talking about how great of a find this condo was. The private parking was perfect. We felt very safe and secure. The condo was as clean as could be. It felt very new with nice appliances (flat screen TV, Bose stereo, dishwasher, air conditioning, washer and dryer, etc.) and wonderful bathrooms (two of them). The master bedroom was wonderful and the regular bathroom was just as good with just a little less space. The livingroom furniture was comfortable. The balcony was so much fun. We spent a lot of time out around the table (under the fan) having meals or relaxing and watching the ocean. I will recommend this condo to everyone going to the Big Island. ”
Perfect Hawaiian Getaway
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Paul & Sue from Granite Bay, CA on 04/07/2009 said:
“ This condo far exceeded our expectations for the Kailua-Kona area. It has an awesome location, across from a renowned snorkeling and beginning surfing beach. Public transportation is readily available via a beach bus that will take you to other beaches, or to shop in Kona. Close to a shopping center for all of your basic needs. The condo itself is stylish, comfortable, beautifully maintained, and well-equipped. It was a real pleasure to cook and enjoy a relaxing dinner in the comfort of a lovely home-away-from-home. And the views were magnificent at sunset! The pool area is immaculate, and well planned for use by both children and adults. Our only concern during our stay was a bit of noise from the street traffic--though we really considered it minimal. We heartily recommend this villa unit, and consider it to be an exceptional value. We are definitely looking forward to our next stay! ”
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Great beach condo
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kloire from Concord, NH on 04/02/2009 said:
“ This condo was a wonderful alternative to a hotel. The beach across the street was beautiful with outstanding snorkeling! We had two adults and a teenager so it was great to have two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The lanai was one of my favorite parts - we ate several meals out there - watching the ocean and the people at the beach. Sometimes eating out while on vacation gets tiring - it was great being able to cook in the kitchen and enjoy dinner in the condo. If we ever return to Kona we will most definitely come back to the same condo. The feeling of a home away from home was wonderful. Additionally the condo had many fantastic extras - such as some boogie boards, beach towels, dvd's, and guide books. The absolute ONLY complaint I have was the rusty/falling apart rack in the shower. However it seems pretty trivial when compared to all of the great points. I truly hope to return one day! ”
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Awesome
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Great Place from san diego , california on 04/02/2009 said:
“ I have been to the outer Islands , each has there charm. The Beach Villa Kahaluu is a wonderful place to spend some time . Such a beautiful Condo with a few to the Beach. The Condo is tastful decorated with all the comforts one could ask . A quit Place and jet not far for more Fun in the town of 'Kona' . Just Awesome is the word one must say . Thank you for the chance to rent this wonderful Condo , and yes I highly recoment it to anyone ' Just Go for it " I say :) Indeed I would come again in a Heartbeat . Thank you : Rolf Barnick ”
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Excellent property!!
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John White from Calgary, Alberta on 04/02/2009 said:
“ I was down in Kona for the Ironman World Championships in 2008 and stayed at this beautiful property. It was nice to be able to sit on the deck and overlook the ocean. the property was very clean and very convenient to all amenities. The beach across the way was excellent for snorlkelling and turtles!! The communication between the owners and myself were excellent and the arrival was very easy. Thankyou for the beuatiful stay and I will stay at this property on my next trip to Kona!! ”
Simply amazing!
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Vladimir from Seattle, WA on 04/02/2009 said:
“ This condo is just plain awesome. Starting with the interior that is well-decorated, spacious rooms, gorgeous ocean view (dining table is on the ocean-facing lanai). Location is wonderful - great snorkeling just across the road and short drive to anywhere you want. Warning: this condo spoiled me so much that I find it very hard to find vacation rentals for my other trips! The price is right and Chuck is a great person to deal with - he was able to accomodate all my requests. Next time I am on the Big Island I will definitely stay here. ”
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Incredible location, super clean, spacious
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Chehalumche from Santa Cruz, CA on 04/01/2009 said:
“ For convenience to Keahou attractions, this is a great location. It really is right across the street from Kahaluu beach, which has the best easily accessible snorkeling on the island. There are amazing archaeological sites a short walk away (including several major heiau now being restored), the hotel across the street has good food, shoreside dining and live entertainment, and you can get surfing lessons just down the street. The condo is large, very clean and modern with a clothes washer and dryer (very convenient), has access to a swimming pool you'll probably never use since the snorkeling is so great, a well-equipped kitchen, a lanai, and little extras like snorkeling gear. I know it sounds like they paid me to say all this, but they didn't and I really loved this place. ”
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