Condo 1-201 | Beach Villas at Kahaluu

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! ”