Condo 1-203 | Keauhou Kona Surf and Racquet Club

Feb 2010 visit

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Alberta from Canada on 02/16/2010 said:

“ FANTASTIC VIEW !! Condo has great layout and was quite comfortable. Upon arrival, we were quite disappointed with the overall cleanliness of the unit. Given we are asked to pay a cleaning fee up front, I expected to arrive to a shiny clean condo. Not the case - we had to do a bit of cleaning ourselves before we put our stuff away for our stay. Other than that, the condo could use a facelift. It's a great location and assumed to be well used. A fresh paint job along with the replacement of some rusty items would make a huge difference! Overall, we enjoyed our stay there. ”

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Great Condo

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Glossy from Calgary on 01/24/2010 said:

“ Everything was as described in the ad, right on the ocean. It is a ways from Kona but we found that was fine as there really isn't much to do in Kona anyway, just a lot of souvenir shops. There is a mall close by for any groceries or other things you may need. We didn't find the lack of A/C an issue as the breeze at night cooled things off. Very nice condo, the only thing we didn't like was the laminate flooring in the bathrooms seemed dingy. Not sure why they wouldn't have just extended the tile into the bathrooms, but that was a minor issue. ”

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Best Condo

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St Louis family from missouri on 01/13/2010 said:

“ This was the best condo we've ever stayed in. We've been vacationing in Kona off and on for 30yrs. All communication,directions and discriptions were exact. I really appreciate the lawn chairs,mats,towels all the equipment and coolers. The beds were comfortable. The bathrooms well supplied and there were enough spices in the kitchen to cook in, if you wanted to. We did grill, once right, across the parking lot. The view could not be beaten, fantastic! The location was super. The kitchen cupboards and drawers could use a little attention. That's very minor compared to the plus of this condo. We can't wait to return. Thank you. Mr.Tyson ”

 

Gem in Paradise

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Just the 4 of us from Vancouver Island, BC, Canada on 12/18/2009 said:

“ What an incrediable vacation. The condo was SO beautiful, we hardly felt the need to leave it and explore the island. To have the sound of the ocean put you to sleep at night, and the breathtaking views in the morning was more than we had hoped for. We were very thankful to be on the second floor too, as it both allowed for an unabstructed view of the ocean, and also the piece of mind that the waves would stay where they belong! The condo was set with every appliance, spice, and toy we needed. The pool was warm and clean, the grounds were beautiful, and we were only minutes away from great boogy-boarding and turtle-filled snorkeling beaches. Thank you for an amazing family experience!!! We'll be back =) ”

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A very relaxing place to stay

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JA and SM from Vancouver, BC, Canada on 11/24/2009 said:

“ This condo met and exceeded our expectations. It's bigger than it looks from the pictures online. Everything you could wish for is in the kitchen (except I couldn't find a kettle to make tea with...so I used the microwave). Waking up to natural light, going to bed with the sound of the ocean so close- it was all great. The condo is clean, and very well equipped. No air conditioning, so it might be hot in the summer(?) but we found the breeze and the ceiling fans kept us very comfortable at night. The property is well maintained, and directions for check in and check out were very straightforward. We thought the value for our cost was very good, especially as we were not in the high season. There is a shopping center very close by, so it is easy to get what you need without a long journey, but at the same time, the location is far enough out of town to make you feel like you are not in tourist central. It's a great location to have as a home base, as it's very central for touring the island (lots of driving wherever you stay on Hawaii to see everything). Most mornings there were dolphins just offshore, and there is a nice snorkel spot very close by to see lots of fish and turtles. The only uncomfortable moment was meeting an extraordinarily large cockroach on the patio- but that's a tropical environment for you! The hardest part of our stay was coming home. If we go back to Hawaii, we'll certainly try to stay here again. ”

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Wonderful Retreat

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AZWiz from Tucson Arizona on 11/19/2009 said:

“ The pictures do not convey how exotic this condo is. Only feet from the ocean, walking distance from tennis, pool, and secure parking. This condo is on the second floor which gives a beautiful view and privacy. No need to close the window blinds ever! Everything is provided, even tennis rackets and beach equipment. The condo management was excellent in giving assistance and move-in instructions. Only thing we can think of that could have been better is my wife would have liked a "softer" king size bed. ”

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Beautiful Condo to match the Beautiful Location

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Aloha! from Brisbane, Qld, Aust on 10/22/2009 said:

“ Our family of four arrived after a 24 hour transit to the comfort of the condo. If is so well decked out with everything that you instantly feel relaxed and at home in your surrounds. The location right on the beach is great and close enough to all you might need/want to do. The local trolley is fun and quick if you want to leave the car for the day. Hawaii is an unreal island offering so many different things to do, the snorkelling at the beach next door is good and the dolphins that cruise pass the lani each day is a bonus. We loved everything about our stay at Condo 1-203, we only hated leaving. But we will return one day. Too nice a spot not to. ”

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Outstanding Location

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WRT from Placerville, California on 10/15/2009 said:

“ If you love to hear the sound of the waves crashing against the shore this place is for you. The condo has a nice sized kitchen as well as living area, plenty of room for a family, and very nice for just two people. The condo complex was very quiet during our stay and the ocean is just a "stones throw" from the unit. The condo is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need, and is very close to the BBQ area. The only thing that was some concern to us was the firmness of the bed in the master bedroom, but overall we loved the condo. ”

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Beautiful Hawaii Condo

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Anna & Mark from Sarasota, FL on 10/14/2009 said:

“ We just got back from a great vacation in Hawaii. We stayed at Aloha condos' Kona Surf & Racquet Club, unit 1-203. It is a beautiful 2/2 unit with unmatched views and great amenities. The kitchen is large and very nice, utencils are plenty and the stackable washer and dryer is a larger size and works great. The CA King bed is very comfortable and the unit offers books, games, coolers, beach chairs, and snorkel gear for renters. Very nice! We were a bit unlucky that the weather was very hot and there was very little wind. This made the unit quite warm even at night with all fans on high speed. A few bugs found their way in, but nothing a quick spray would not take care of. Very nice unit, highly recommend. Great location. ”

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Great Kona Condo

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Jane Daniels from Tampa, Fl on 09/27/2009 said:

“ We had a wonderful stay here. The condo is perfect. The location is just right. A short drive to town 5 minutes. Trolly is availabe also if you don't want to drive. The grocery store is about a 2 minute drive up the hill. Easy to walk too if not carrying too much back! The condo grounds are beautiful. Very clean and well cared for. The tennis courts are fine, and the pool has just had improvements made. Both are very nice. The grilling area is nice and clean. Several tables to sit at in the covered area. The ocean side is awesome. The surf crashes against the lava rock, and little coves along the shore. We have never seen such a beautiful sunset as from the patio. We spent a lot of time watching different kinds of boats passing by. The inisde of the condo is beautiful. Very bright and clean. Everything has been thought of. Even the light switches had labels! Very comfortable furniture inside and on the patio. All kinds of fun beach toys, books, movies, cds. You can't go wrong with a stay at Keauhou kona Surf and Racquet # 1-203. ”

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Great condo in a magical location

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Renato from Geneva, Switzerland on 08/08/2009 said:

“ It was a very difficult choice to get a condo that satisfied all our requests of being close to the main attractions in the area of Kailua Kona, yet quiet and near the oceanfront with a view. The hotels charge just too much and after looking many condos this one looked the best one. All started with the owner allowing us to rent onlz for 4 nights when it should be 5 nights minimum and the instructions given afterwards were always clear and perfect. When we got there, everything exceeded our expectations: the spaciousness, the lanai, the ocean views, the sound of the waves crashing... it was a true Hawaiian dream!! And the town is only 10 minutes away, the most beautiful snorkeling spot is 15 minutes away, bot the more crowded yet amazing Keahou Bay was around the corner!! On top of all this the unit was extremely well maintained, kitchwn very modern and well equipped, quiet at night and had all the gear we needed for the beach was there... so it was such a better investment than going to a hotel or even a B&B... and it was clearly one of the best condos around!! Would definitely come back again here when we return for some more Big Island adventures!! Recommend it highly for couples or families (it had an extra bedroom we never used)!! Enjoy!! ”

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What we were hoping for, and more. The condo was a perfect comp

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dlvappraiser from Yuba City, CA on 06/30/2009 said:

“ From the smooth communication with the owner in the very beginning of our honeymoon accomodation search, to the easy check out, at this great location (close to many amenities), our experience with this condominium was beyond our expectations. Great ocean front views from many rooms, a fully appointed kitchen and recreation closet complete with many beach use type accessories, an outside BBQ area steps away from the unit -- these were just a few of the many features we enjoyed on our 10 day stay. Additionally, Keauhou was a great launching off point to many sights on the Big Island, along with an excellent micro-climate as well! ”

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Beautiful location, a little stuffy!

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AZ Soccer Family from Vail, AZ on 06/26/2009 said:

“ The condo, itself, is absolutely gorgeous! It's spacious and has every amenity we could have hoped for in our "home away from home". The view is incredible, and watching the waves crash on the lava rocks was very mesmerizing. It's only 5 minutes from a grocery store, a drug store, and many restaurants to satisfy just about anyone's palate. The only thing that we were not prepared for was the humidity/heat! We are from S.E. Arizona, and an 80 degree day is very pleasant! In Kona, 80 degrees with 80% humidity and absolutely no breeze was nothing short of oppressive! On that note, while the condo has ceiling fans in every room, it could use 2 or 3 on the lanai, and a screen door on the front door like all the surrounding condos. Chances are, although the condo and amenities were outstanding, the lack of AC will prevent us from staying here again! Lastly, midway through our stay and until we left, remodeling started in the condo next door, and the carpet on the stairs was being replaced. We did not get the courtesy of being notified prior to or during our stay. We had driven to the East side of the island two days in a row, and had gotten back around midnight on both occasions, only to waken around 6:30 a.m. to sawing, hammering, etc. Prior knowledge of this may have had some bearing on whether or not we had chosen this condo to stay at. At the very least, a discounted rate would have been some consolation. ”

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Beautiful, comfortable condo right next to the ocean

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elenion from Reno, NV on 06/17/2009 said:

“ Loved this condo. It was comfortable, clean and quiet. The sound of the ocean lulled us to sleep every night. Had plenty of the essentials, including beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, and a blender. The huge lanai with comfy lounge chairs made it very easy to nap the afternoon away. During our second week, the weather turned a bit muggy, so air conditioning would have been nice, but we found an extra fan in the condo that helped a lot. The location is very convenient, right next to a shopping center, and a 5 minute walk from great snorkeling. Overall, highly recommended. Can't wait to visit again. ”

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good bye stress

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snowky from Japan on 06/05/2009 said:

“ Amazing place to stay@Big Island!! clean,tidy,cozy and most of all This place has great ocean view! I think I was lucky caz I found this place! I'll come back when I go to Big Island^^ One thing,better have car if u want to stay here the location of this place is about 10min(maybe less) to go to main town,, ”

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Fantastic Ocean View

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Anita Travel from San Diego, CA on 05/26/2009 said:

“ We were traveling with another couple and the condo was perfect with private areas for both couples. The unit was roomy and had all the amenities as advertised. The complex was quiet and peaceful and the ocean waves lulled us to sleep each night. I would recommend it for adults or families with older kids. The rocky beach was a bit of a hike and the pool was small and on the interior of the complex with no view, but our ocean view from the unit was fantastic! ”

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good stay

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dynaman from grapevine texas on 04/27/2009 said:

“ Was summer of 07. Not sure why you are calling this stay recent?? ”

 

Great Home and Experience

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Happy in Hawaii from carlsbad ca on 04/23/2009 said:

“ We really enjoyed our experience on the island of Hawaii. The condo was everything we had hoped it would be and more. It was 2 bedrooms with an ocean view. It was right next to a golf course that we played and enjoyed. All communication with the owner went well and he was very upfront about exterior maintenance that was going to be happening during our stay. He even gave us a discount due to the minor disruption. Facilities were clean and very well kept. My wife and I will remember this as a great experience and if on the island of Hawaii again would stay there in a heartbeat. ”

 

Fantastic Place to relax in Hawaii

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Paul from Oregon on 04/18/2009 said:

“ The place was clean with modern amenities. The view was breath taking. I can't wait to go back again. I'll not stay anywhere else after being at other condos on the island that were very disappointing this one was more then we expected. Paul ”

 

Gorgeous Condo, Beautiful Views!

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Jennifer from Ajax, Ontario, Canada on 04/16/2009 said:

“ We had an absolutely wonderful time at your condo. It was gorgeous, comfortable and the sights and sounds of the ocean were absolutely fantastic. This was a perfect home away from home! ”

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Great place to stay

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m_tokyo from Tokyo, Japan on 04/16/2009 said:

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Could not have been any better!!!

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Anneliesa from Santa Rosa, CA on 04/09/2009 said:

“ This was the most comfortable, well-equipped, perfectly located, spacious vacation condo we've ever had the pleasure of renting. The owner was awesome, accomodating us at the last minute without a hitch. Loved the place the moment we walked in and saw the full ocean view straight out the lanai. The kitchen was fantastic and had everything we needed and then some; the bed was great and the linens were super soft. There was a small library of excellent travel guides and a fairly large selection of cd's and dvd's. (The music was great - we didn't watch any of the movies) There is also plenty of travel/sports gear available to use. We rented for the two of us but I would HIGHLY recommend this place for larger parties as well. Some may have a problem with the master bedroom having only shoji screens for a wall between it at the living area; we thought it was fantastic and left them open at all times. If you are looking for a nice sandy beach, you will have to walk next door to one of the best snorkel spots on the island, no big deal! We loved the dramatic contrast of black lava, blue water and white foam as the waves crashed against the shore. It was gorgeous to look at a blissful to hear. Mahalo Nui Loa, Thor ”

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Great property

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Larry and Andrea from Grants Pass, Oregon on 04/04/2009 said:

“ We had a great time and the view was wonderful. Would stay there again! Larry and Andrea Tupper ”

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Terrific views

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Lisa from Dublin, Ireland on 04/04/2009 said:

“ We stayed here for a week in Nov. Very spacious and clean. Good location, spectacular views! Would stay here again and have no problems recommending it. ”

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Nice Place

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Portland Traveler from Portland Oregon on 04/03/2009 said:

“ We stayed here in the winter. The day we arrived, the Islands had a huge storm. The unit downstairs was completed flooded. There were alot of workers, etc. there and the owners were very upset (understandably). We heard ALOT of their trauma from our unit. It made me feel fortunate that we had rented an upstairs unit, as I'm not sure what would have happened if we were anywhere downstairs. As for the unit itself, it was very clean, well equipped, and we loved the view. The ocean was so close and so loud that we actually closed the doors at times! We loved the birds and the black rock/ocean views from the condo. We liked the furnishings, an effort has been made by the owners to use authentic Island decor. The furnishings also included: a great tour book of the Island, picnic containers, and even some great Hawaiian music. The only drawbacks were: lanai a little dirty, but I'm not sure how one could keep on top of that in the winter. Also, screen in kitchen window had been compromised by some type of chewing animal. So be careful leaving any type of food out, as this is the islands.... We would love to go back and take our kids, as we found an excellent snorkeling bay within walking distance. It was unfortunately over run by tourists, but we timed our visit at the same time a cruise ship had a drop off. My only regret is that we can't go back any time soon. ”