Condo 1-202 | Beach Villas at Kahaluu

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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