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🏖️Ocean Front | AC | Next to Honl's Beach | Walk to Town | vrKCV

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The view from A-15 at the Kona Reef will take your breath away
Great ocean views from within the condo
Breakfast Bar and the kitchen
Bedroom with King bed
The complex offers an oceanfront pool with tiled decks, hot tub(spa), BBQ area with grills, plus shower/toilets near pool.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 258.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Kailua Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Magic Sands Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Primary Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

🏖️Ocean Front | AC | Next to Honl's Beach | Walk to Town | vrKCV

vrKCV - Kona Reef A15, Professionally Managed by Kona Coast Vacations

Welcome to Kona Reef, your perfect oceanfront retreat! Located just steps from Honl's Beach, this charming complex offers stunning ocean views and unbeatable proximity to downtown Kona. Whether you're soaking up the sun on the beach, snorkeling with vibrant marine life, or enjoying a leisurely stroll into town, Kona Reef provides an ideal base for your island adventures. With fantastic amenities like an oceanfront pool, hot tub, and BBQ area, you'll experience relaxation and convenience in a tropical paradise.

Key Features:
Oceanfront Location: Situated right next to Honl's Beach, enjoy easy access to white sands and breathtaking ocean views.
Oceanfront Pool & Hot Tub: Lounge by the pool with tiled decks or unwind in the hot tub after a day of exploring the island.
BBQ Area: Outdoor grills are available for guests to cook up their favorite meals, perfect for a sunset dinner.
Parking: Free open parking is available, with both covered and uncovered options.
Proximity to Kona Town: Just a short walk (less than half a mile) to shopping, restaurants, bars, and local activities in Kona Town. The Ironman start and finish line is just one mile away.

Interior Highlights:
Elevator Access: While the complex has an elevator, please note there are stairs involved to access the unit after using the elevator.

Community Amenities:
Oceanfront pool with tiled decks
Hot tub (spa)
BBQ area with grills
Shower and toilet facilities near the pool
Convenient open and covered parking

Nearby Attractions:
Honl's Beach: Right next to the complex, perfect for sunbathing and swimming
Downtown Kona: Less than half a mile away for shopping, dining, and activities
Ironman Start/Finish Line: Located one mile from the property

Additional Information:
Construction Notice: The unit above will be undergoing a full remodel starting March 27th, 2025 for approximately 120 days.
Minimum night stay varies seasonally between 4-10 nights
Property is non-ADA compliant, non-smoking, and no pets allowed
Tax ID: TA: 077-277-5936-01
Short-Term Vacation Rental Number: STVR-19-364138

Property manager

Kona Coast Vacations - SL
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests must sign and return the rental agreement within 48 hours of booking to avoid cancellation. Contact Property Mgr if the deadline is missed.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number TA-077-277-5936-01, GE-077-277-5936-01

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located near the beach, this condo is in Historic Kailua Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. Magic Sands Beach and Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include KBXtreme and Kona Community Aquatic Center. Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm and UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Kona Brewing Company - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Kailua Pier - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The Rocks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Island Lava Java Kona - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Laverne's Sports Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gecko Girlz Shave Ice - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Humpy's Big Island Alehouse - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 🏖️Ocean Front | AC | Next to Honl's Beach | Walk to Town | vrKCV have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 🏖️Ocean Front | AC | Next to Honl's Beach | Walk to Town | vrKCV pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 🏖️Ocean Front | AC | Next to Honl's Beach | Walk to Town | vrKCV?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🏖️Ocean Front | AC | Next to Honl's Beach | Walk to Town | vrKCV?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 🏖️Ocean Front | AC | Next to Honl's Beach | Walk to Town | vrKCV located?

Located in Historic Kailua Village, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Honl's Beach and Kailua Pier. Kona Inn Shopping Village and St. Michael The Archangel Church are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lori B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We have stayed at Kona Reef a few times. Love the location and close proximity to restaurants and shopping. Love the lanai. Unit itself needs updating. Air conditioner is old and very loud. It was not as clean as other units we have stayed in.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic View

As advertised it was on the Ocean with a great view and big pool.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Condo Neighbors Inconsiderate

We totally enjoyed the stay at the condo on the beach but neighbors inconsiderate allowing doors to slam loudly and talking loudly early in the morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful clean and awesome view

Loved this place. Kona Coast Vacations was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and property

We are just getting ready to checkout and sad to leave. We enjoyed the property very much. Comfy bed, nice furnishings inside and out and all the kitchen amenities you need. Also, a very short walk from all kinds of restaurants. We intend to return here in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One week in Kona

Had a marvelous time, the condo was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ocean view is magnificent!

We liked the location. The price was right. Many necessities plus more were provided. Some quality updates and decor could make this very basic condo so much nicer. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic Location

The Kona Reef has such a great proximity to downtown. We have stayed here three times now and have never had a bad stay. The condos are aging but are in great shape and have everything you need. Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bev D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely ocean front condo

This condo was clean and comfortable and the view was great. My only suggestions would be to add a shelf for a toiletries bag in the bathroom as well as a hand towel bar as the sink/countertop is small. Also, a small dining table inside would be nice.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Need better instructions on how to use tv. Couch had to be pulled out to sit on then we could not push it back in. The condo was a great location very quiet. View was the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed it

Great location! Nice condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nona S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

We enjoyed out stay and the island! Easy Chick-in and out. Best view!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunsets are spectacular from the comfort of the lanai

We've stayed at the Kona Reef several times. The property is perfect for a quick swim and lounge by the pool. The BBQ area is comfortable and inviting. The evening sunset vigil by the residents is a lovely experience. The one bedroom units are cozy for two. We appreciated having some spices, oils and coffee filters from other visitors stays. In January humpbacks cruised on by. The dolphins were a little more shy and or the high surf hid their daily swim by the complex.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom R

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Place was perfect for two. Great view of the ocean. Big Turtle in front on most mornings. Could see the spinner dolphins playing and whales every day. Everything worked great. Would stay again at same location.

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location and even better view! The only complaint is that there is an atrium right outside the window at about 4-430 every morning the birds are chirping for about an hour and sounded like they were in my room! Other than that it was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

The condo is amazing! The location is perfect… Just a few minutes walk from town. The view from the balcony is absolutely beautiful! The only negative I saw, the place could use a new air conditioning unit. The radiator on the current unit is rusting onto the balcony and leaves quite a mess.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G., Pacifica, California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fully Stocked & Incredible Location

We were thoroughly impressed by how well stocked the condo was in the kitchen, bathroom, and beach supplies like boogie boards folding chairs, and a cooler. The view was absolutely gorgeous, peaceful, and quiet. The pool area had lounge chairs on the grass facing the ocean which made a perfect spot to watch the sunset. The A/C cooled down the entire condo even though it was located in the living room only. The wifi was a little slow and I didn't have great cell connection, but overall that didn't disrupt our stay at all. We would absolutely stay here again and plan to in the future!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We loved this condo, the view from the lanai ...

Rating Details: I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was very happy with the location. The vacation rental was spotless. The property manager was very helpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved this condo, the view from the lanai was fantastic. We saw cruise ship, submarine and lot of surfers. Also liked the sandy beach right next door to the property. The cost of the condo wasn't over the top good value.

8/10 Good

Kim C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great view and location!

We really enjoyed our stay. Great oceanfront view. Condo is sufficiently stocked for our needs. Sofa bed is comfortable. King bed is awesome! Main complaint is cleanliness. The floors were filthy. It needed to be mopped. We ended up doing the cleaning ourselves. Overall, good stay. Will come back.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Steve & Jana K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great location

May want to use a different property manager. We got there to discover pool was being renovated. PM said they emailed us ahead of time but we definitely did not receive it. We are planners and booked this months in advance and would have definitely rebooked another property.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

art G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

pretty good, not perfect

one sliding glass door requires Hercules to move. needed more dishwasher pellets need better signage leaving to the dumpsters or a statement that the dumpsters are by the entrance to the parking garage. "designated trash containers is misleading
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great Location.

Rating Details: I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. I was very happy with the location. The vacation rental was very clean. The property manager was more than helpful. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great Location. The Lanai views were excellent. We saw several whales and the surfers and waves were also enjoyable to watch from the Lanai. We were a little disappointed in the small supply of soap available for our use. The furniture was great. Overall, we loved the place, but it needs a couple minor things to make it even better. We had to call to have a light bulb replaced and later found another bulb missing, which we replaced. The place was clean, except the floor matts are not washable and should be replaced with washable rugs. The sliding door and screen needs some maintenance/repair. We found that the best place to view the Ocean was on our private Lanai. The swimming pool area and BBQ grilling area was great. Having only one set of towels without washing and drying them was a negative.

8/10 Good

Cate J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very nice unit

We love the Kona Reef. We’ve been coming for many years and find that the complex is perfect for our needs. The views are fantastic, the sound of the surf is divine and we love that the walk into town is so quick and easy. The part of the complex the unit is in is great. The direct ocean front is of course fantastic. We also like the atrium area that’s between the buildings on this side of the complex. The trees help to keep the bedrooms cooler and it’s wonderful to wake up to birds singing. We were impressed with our dealings with Kona Coast. I reported some maintenance issues and they had them addressed incredibly quickly. The bed was comfortable and it was clean which is always important. This was the 7th Kona Reef unit we’ve stayed in. We very much liked that there wasn’t nearly the decorative clutter we’ve encountered in some of the units. However, it is lacking in some of the touches you tend to find in units where the owners stay in there on a regular basis. It meant that the kitchen wasn’t as well stocked as some. Hooks for things like towels & keys at the entrance would have been nice. I’m of average height and had challenges reaching some things and there’s no step ladder. These are pretty minor issues though. I think that the only thing I didn’t like about the unit was the couch. I really didn’t like it at all. However, we spent most of our time on the lanai so it really wasn’t a problem.
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The most Amazing view. Would definitely stay here again and recommend it to family and friends.

If you’re looking for an amazing view. If you want to be close to the water. If you want to see and hear waves crashing onto the beach. If you want to see beautiful sunsets. This condo is for you!!!!!! We spent every morning and night setting on the lanai watching and listening to the waves. It was everything we had hoped for. The condo was clean and nicely decorated and in good condition. It was well stocked with towels and washcloths and any kitchen supplies we needed. I’ll admit we didn’t need much kitchen supplies since we were on the go most of the time checking out the island so we mainly showered and slept there. It is equipped with a window unit AC in the living room that keeps the area cool. They have some items in the closet like snorkeling gear, beach chairs, pool noodle and body boards for you to use. There’s a nice little beach next door. There is covered parking garage for your car. The condo is within walking distance to several restaurants. The only improvement I can think of is if it also had AC in the bedroom. We noticed the first few nights the bedroom would be a little warm when we first went to bed so we just started turning the AC down a couple hours before bedtime. There is a ceiling fan and a small table fan in the bedroom to help. I read some reviews complaining about the birds making too much noise in the garden outside the bedroom but we never noticed it. We also had the pleasure of meeting the owner by chance. She is the sweetest and nice lady.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Jean G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Eighth Stay at Kona Reef Going to Pot

This was our 8th stay at the Kona Reef Resort. The unit is a basic one bedroom apartment with kitchenette, living room, and lanai, in addition to the bedroom,. There are great views especially of sunsets from this oceanfront condo. This unit has had recent new flooring, but is showing the wear of years, especially the bathroom which had rusty fixtures, a sloppy paint job, and is desperately in need of a refresh. The lanai floor had several sunken areas from decay, which were attempted to be concealed with a cheap sheet floor covering. The unit was equipped with adequate furnishings and kitchenwares, but the refrigerator was a bit small. The wifi signal wasn't strong enough to cover the full length of the condo, and download speeds were slow. For the first time ever, we saw a cockroach inside a unit at the Kona Reef. The resort facility is showing signs of needed maintenance. The hot tub and grills were great, but the pool water was often cloudy. There were cracked tiles, oxidized gates, and parking spaces roped off becuase of some safety issue in the parking garage. Our biggest issue was that the residents in the unit directly below ours were pot smokers and lit up at least four times (most likely in their bathroom), which filtered into our bathroom ventilation and dissipated into our bedroom and the rest of our condo. Since smoking of any kind is prohibited on the property, we attemped to call the property manager. All the telephone numbers for a night manager listed in the materials in our unit and in our rental agreement were either out of service or for a security company that did not serve the property. So we had no recourse for prohibited activity taking place and the noxious air invading through the HVAC system. This also raised the larger question of why was another unit's exhaust filtering into our bathroom vent, rather than to outside the building? The following day the onsite manager's office had an "out to a meeting" sign on the door, so it was difficult to reach a property manager to finally register a complaint. Beware if you are sensitive to any kind of smoking in this supposed non-smoking property!
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kona Coast Vacations - SL

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Kona Coast Vacations is an Eco-Friendly professional property management company located on the Big Island of Hawaii. Open 7 days a week, we strive to help with each visitors' every need. We host over 5,500 reservations a year with the help of knowledgeable management, proficient team members and trusted homeowners.

At Kona Coast Vacations, we believe in preserving the beauty of Hawaii's ecosystem while providing exceptional property management services. Our commitment to sustainability allows us to care for our managed properties while minimizing our environmental impact.

Sharing Aloha from the first contact whether it is phone or email, we are here to assist by making the booking process as seamless as can be. We pride ourselves on providing hands on assistance whenever it is needed, whether it is reservation details, maintenance issues, or even booking activities!

Kona Coast Vacations is fortunate to team up with great property owners which are instrumental in providing exceptional homes for our new and returning guests. With over 250 vacation rentals from oceanfront homes, ocean view condos and private estates, we are here for your every need, open seven days a week to take care of our guests and owners. With two locations in Kailua Kona and in Waikoloa, we have dedicated specialists in guest services managing reservations, maintenance, and property checks alongside our accounting, support, and marketing specialists. We have been proud to be a VRBO member since 2001 and hold Premier Partner standings.

We hope to host you in Hawaii and help create a memory to last you a lifetime. We are your “'Ohana” (family) on the Big Island of Hawaii, please do not hesitate to ask us any questions regarding properties or activities.

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