A most quiet, relaxing and comfortable Condo!
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Priscilla & Nick from San Jose, CA on 05/21/2012 said:
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The Edwards'condo is spacious, has lovely views of the ocean and quiet pool and extremely comfortable. It has all the necessary items to make your stay most comfortable and enjoyable, from the plentiful beach towels, to beach chairs & snorkel equipment, to the blender for those fun drinks or smoothies and a most comfortable bed for a great night's sleep! We highly recommend it! Thanks for letting us share the experience. Great location too! Close to town, shopping, beach and walking options.
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Location, Location, Location
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Nor-Cal Boys from Sacramento, Ca. on 04/20/2012 said:
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Excellent condo in a great location. Fully stocked with everything you need for vacation, we would with 100% confidence recommend this condo to friends and family. Thank you for the Fruit Basket,delicious!
This was the perfect start to our first trip to Hawaii and the Big Island. It was quiet, spacious, clean, close to shopping and food. Kitchen had everything you would need to make any meal you desire on vacation and the gas grill on the lanai was great. Views from the lanai were awesome, see could see and hear rowers on the ocean chanting row, row, row each morning. Truly a home away from home.
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Exceptional! Beyond our expectations...
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Clariza and Eddie from San Jose, CA on 04/07/2012 said:
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Aloha,
Once we opened the door to the Edwards condo (Unit 1-304), we were immediately struck by the breath taking view of the ocean. The lanai had a million dollar view and we stayed and had our breakfast there most of the time. The condo was very spacious, quiet, clean and had a big open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Having all the basic necessities was a plus and made our stay very comfortable. We love the little touches like the snorkels and floaters, from saran wraps/ foils and coffee filters. to the pots and pans in the kitchen. As well as the excellent amenities such as the pool and hot tub that are conveniently located just right down the unit. We also enjoyed the complimentary gas grillers in every corner of the complex. This place was like home for us away from home. We highly recommend this condo to anyone looking for a quality condo style stay. We'll definitely come back and refer friends and family to stay here.
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Wonderfully pleasing!
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Mary from Evergreen, CO on 11/29/2011 said:
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The condo was very lovely, in great condition, clean, and decorated tastefully - loved the quiet and of course the views - loved having grandsons visit and use the family pool, eat at pool restaurant, etc. Restaurant staff very friendly, though one of the bartenders happens to be my son-in-law, so there may be a bit of favoritism here!!
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Manager response:
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We are happy you enjoyed your stay in our condo and your visit with your grandsons. We look forward to your return visit.
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Great Stay and best value on the Island
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Happy Tourist from Tracy on 10/02/2011 said:
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We stayed at Condo 1-304 for a week. First the owners are easy to work with and upon arrival everything promised was there. Great views, clean room and a great rate. The unit has a breeze coming through and we had the porch sliders open and to sleep every night with a cool natural breeze was great. Location is good and you could get to Kona town in a few minutes. Highly recommend this unit for someone looking for comfort, views and value. With all the money I saved, I spend it on activities like golf. Planning to come back.
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A wonderful place with a great view
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Jim and Carla Lucarotti from San Jose, California on 04/24/2011 said:
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We flew into the airport, rented a car, and took a half hour drive to the resort. There is a security guard at the gate and he was friendly and professional.
We stepped through the front door of our condo, and we felt like we were home. There was a fruit basket waiting for us with island fruits and cookies. The view of the ocean and the wonderfully furnished living/dinning room was a surprise.
Every detail was set up for our comfort. The bed was more comfortable than any of the hotel or timeshare beds we have slept in. Every amenity for enjoying your stay is there, including beach hats and chairs, beach toys, stereo and flat screen television, wi fi, and every possible kitchen appliance and tool that you would need.
The lanai has a bbq and comfortable furniture. We hardly left the place. It is a great place to kick back and relax.
The condo has a very large lanai that looks down to the quiet pool. There is a spectacular view of the ocean looking over red tile roofs of the resort. The view of the mountains in back of the condo is also beautiful. We did not notice any street noise.
The condo is a very short walk to the rocks and ocean front, a restaurant on site and a second pool area. There is a half mile easy walk to a sandy beach.
There is a large and well equipped market two blocks away and at least five restaurants in that center.
We will stay here often, and we expect to return in the fall of 2011.
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Comfortable Stay/ Great Lanai
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Mark from Vancouver, WA on 02/25/2011 said:
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We stayed at this unit for 10 days in January 2011. We found the unit clean and welcoming when we arrived late the first night. The front door was a bit tricky to open initially but no problem once you got the hang of it.
The location of the unit was great both in relation to downtown Kona and to access the main road north or south on the Big Island .
We found the bed very comfortable and the bedroom clean/not fancy, in general.
The bathroom was also clean , the shower huge and all the towels and linens available as promised. We did have a small problem with the toilet cistern not filling after flushing, 3/4 of the way through our stay . We notified the owners who responded immediately to us regarding our problem. We were satisfied with their responsiveness.
The "clinching" reason we will return is the absolutely amazing lanai with lanai doors that open to that great Kona coast breeze .
To sum it up, the unit/complex is not brand new but tidy and fairly well cared for in general. The owners were responsive. The lanai was great!
I would recommend the unit to friends.
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A view to die for and all the amenities of home.
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Deb from Chico, CA on 02/13/2011 said:
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The view in this condo is really special. Some days we just stayed in, sat on the lanai, swam in the pool, relaxed and enjoyed the view. The lanai is large and you feel as if you are on top of the world. Pretty much everything you need is there, a well stocked kitchen, beach towels, hats for the beach, a DVD player with Dvds and even a cooler to pack lunch on those days you want to explore. The location is within walking distance of a theater, restaurant, grocery and other shopping. The unit is older, but the price reflects that. One negative is the traffic on alii drive can by noisy so we needed to keep the bedroom windows closed. There are plenty of fans to keep you cool. We hated to leave!
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Wonderful Condo
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H Kristensen from Chicago, IL on 02/04/2011 said:
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The Edwards condo in the Kona Coast Resort is ideally situated above the adult quiet pool with the lanai facing west toward the ocean. It is a 3rd floor condo but the way the building is laid out, only requires that you walk up 1 set of stairs to get to there. You can watch the sunset from the lanai and take beautiful pictures from there. The interior is very nicely laid out and beautifully decorated with island themed lamps and wall hangings. The kitchen is spacious and well equipped. The bedroom is very large with plenty of storage space and is very quiet for sleeping. The bathroom is huge with a very large shower and double vanity. The living and dining room span the entire west side with sliding doors the whole way opening to the lanai. Very comfortable furniture - the lounge chair is especially cozy! The lanai has a nice large dining table and we found that we never ate indoors because the weather was perfect for all meals outside on the lanai. The unit ha d wireless internet so we were both able to work and stay connected with friends and family through Skype. The east/west/north windows and doors along with fans in the bedroom, living room and dining room kept a constant fresh breeze moving through and eliminated any need for air conditioning. We had one maintenance issue that was immediately handled by the Edwards' on island manager alan Wilson. The Edwards followed up to make sure the issue was addressed to our satisfaction ensuring that in the unlikely event anything does go wrong, it is fixed right away without impacting their guests in any way. Well done! This is a truly wonderful unit in an excellent property. I would highly recommend this unit for anyone planning a trip to the Big Island.
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Very nicely appointed, conscientious...felt very welcome
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Loved it! from Missouri on 02/04/2011 said:
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Our large lanai spread out across the entire front of our unit with ample space for dining, lounging and gasping at the incredible sun setting over the Pacific and behind the palm trees surrounding the condos. 3rd Floor top unit (but only one flight of stairs from the lot behind) gave us a wide expanse of ocean...about 500 yds distant past a golf course surrounding the complex. Sandy beaches are just down alii drive with gentle coves for snorkeling, lifeguards, bath house, shower, family style beach location..more adventuresome waters are not far away either. A basket of fresh fruit was waiting when we arrived..this unit was by far the best, Many bath towels and assorted goodies, beach towels, snorkeling gear, sun lotion, kitchen touches like cooking spices, foil, baggies, a beach bag, hair dryer, and just dozens of little things that you often forget to bring. Dishwasher with soap, disposal, microwave, refrig with ice maker & water in the door, laundry with supplies off kitchen, plenty of closets extra hangers, many dishes pots and pans, cooler for beach, you get the idea. Huge shower, two bathroom sinks...very nice bed, two TVs, dvd, video, wireless in the unit, nice "quiet" pool below for adult relaxation...larger "splash" pool for families was down by the restaurant and offices. Tennis courts. Nearby supermarket, drug store, pizza place, sports bar, sub shop, movie theater...this was just an ideal location...very friendly workers and folks staffing the entry gate. Local handyman zipped right over when we had a minor problem...very conscientious feeling about the place.
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Needs upgrades.
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Idaho traveller from Sun Valley, Idaho on 01/31/2011 said:
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A pleasant enough place, but too many glitches made this a frustrating stay, especially travelling with a child.The unit's owner was kindly receptive to my complaints, and notified the handy man immediately. Points for that...But, between the door knob lock and stuck key,(even security had problems opening the door) the toilet tank malfunction (from day one), and the terribly stained bed pillows (which I discovered after stripping the bed upon leaving...) I would not recommend this unit. The bedroom is also very noisy at night from car traffic on alii Drive. My fault for not researching that point more.
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Manager response:
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We were surprised to read that our guest considered her stay in our condo frustrating. <br />
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Our front door is a heavy door with a simple lock and key entry. Our local contact makes sure all keys function properly before each guest arrives. Our local contact made several trips during this guests stay to ensure the key and lock were working at all times. Each time the key and lock worked properly.<br />
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The guts of the toilet were replaced a few months ago. There have been a couple of issues with the installation which have been promptly dealt with. <br />
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We were unaware there was an issue with the bed pillows. All bed pillows have been replaced.<br />
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Our condo is located at the highest point in the resort, but far enough away from Alii Drive to avoid noise from car traffic.<br />
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Our condo is a spacious, well kept and updated condo with panoramic ocean views. Our cleaning crew does an excellent job keeping the condo clean and fresh for each guest. We do our best to make sure everything is in working order upon their arrival. Our goal is for our guests to have an enjoyable time in our condo with the desire to plan a return visit.<br />
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Pete & Jeannette Edwards, Owners
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