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Kona Alii 304: Tropical Oceanfront Condo w/ Shared Pool in Downtown Kona

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Outdoor dining on the Lanai overlooking the beautiful Kona coast
Breathtaking views on the coastline and Royal Kona Hotel!
Community pool with BBQs and lounge seating
Comfortable sleeper sofa to take in the ocean views!
Indoor dining for 4 with a view!

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 472.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kailua Kona, HI
  • Kailua Pier
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Kamakahonu Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Primary Ensuite

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Kona Alii 304: Tropical Oceanfront Condo w/ Shared Pool in Downtown Kona

Welcome to Kona Alii 304, a chic oceanfront condominium on Alii Drive in the heart of Kailua-Kona town. Located directly across from the beach, this upgraded one-bedroom two-bathroom vacation rental is within walking distance to a variety of shopping and dining. Kona Alii 304 features complimentary Wifi, tropically-themed decor and inspiring views of the Pacific.

Kona Alii 304 offers the perfect combination of style, comfort, and convenience. The neutrally-toned living room is furnished with a queen sleeper sofa, flatscreen TV and a ceiling fan. A large sliding glass door provides fresh ocean air as well as prime views of the Pacific. Relax on the couch, watch your favorite movie or stroll a few steps out the large covered lanai. With seating for four, the lanai is the perfect locale for enjoying coffee, cocktails, or for watching the majestic whales in their natural ocean habitat. A reading nook just off the living room is an ideal space to peruse your favorite magazine or read a book.

The kitchen at Kona Alii 304 is outfitted with all large appliances, a variety of small ones, as well as all culinary essentials needed to create a savory gourmet meal. The dining room is situated just outside the kitchen and provides seating for four, and the perfect ambiance for enjoying dinner with family and friends.

When you're ready for a restful night of sleep, look no further than the king-size bed. A small window above the bed lets in the fresh ocean air and just the right amount of light. The ensuite bathroom is furnished with fluffy cotton towels and a tub/shower combination The second bathroom has a step-in shower and lots of drawers for ample storage. Entry to the reading nook from the guest bathroom adds a cozy touch.

There's plenty to do outdoors at Kona Alii 304. Take a refreshing swim in the pool, grill your favorite fish or veggies in the barbecue area or lounge poolside while visiting with friends. The complex also has a dedicated parking stall and elevator for easy access. Located within walking distance to restaurants, shops, and sightseeing, there's no shortage of fun and adventure to be experienced.

Conveniently located in the heart of town, Kona Alii 304 is within walking distance to Kailua-Kona Pier, shopping and restaurants, including Don the Beachcomber, Splashers Grill, the Fish Hopper and many more. You'll love exploring the area and its many significant Hawaiian cultural landmarks. Both the Hulihee Palace and the Mokuaikaua Church are located on Ali'i Drive. King Kamehameha I spent his last years living near the current site of what is now the King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, until his passing in 1819. The Ahu'ena Heiau, located on the grounds of the hotel, is a reconstructed temple rebuilt by the late king and is on the register of National Historic Landmarks.

People and cruise ship watch from the Kailua-Kona Pier, where you'll have access to Hawaii's best scuba diving, big-game fishing, kayaking, and dolphin and whale watching. Visit the famous farmers market. Enjoy a shave ice or a cup of Kona coffee. Dine on a light snack or a gourmet meal, buy an inexpensive souvenir or a piece of fine art, book an activity, go for a swim or hang out at the beach. The pier is the official starting and finishing point of the Ironman World Championship (held annually in October), and a great place to watch the sunset. Everything you want and need is readily available in the heart of Kailua-Kona town.

Kona Alii 304 is conveniently located, a great place to stay while exploring the many wonders of the Big Island of Hawaii, including Volcanoes National Park, Mauna Kea Observatory, coffee and macadamia nut farms, artist communities, and more.

***Please note that this property is not equipped with air conditioning. It does however feature excellent ventilation with ceiling fans throughout.***

Hawaii Tax ID: TA-076-154-0608-01

This property is a licensed short term vacation rental. STVR-19-363091

Property manager

Gather Vacations
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 750080010016, TA-076-154-0608-01, GE-076-154-0608-01

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located on the waterfront, this condo is in Historic Kailua Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. Kona Community Aquatic Center and KBXtreme are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Kona Inn Shopping Village and Kona Farmers Market. Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm and UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Kailua Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Kailua Pier - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 6 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The Rocks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Island Lava Java Kona - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Laverne's Sports Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gecko Girlz Shave Ice - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Kona Alii 304: Tropical Oceanfront Condo w/ Shared Pool in Downtown Kona have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Kona Alii 304: Tropical Oceanfront Condo w/ Shared Pool in Downtown Kona pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kona Alii 304: Tropical Oceanfront Condo w/ Shared Pool in Downtown Kona?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kona Alii 304: Tropical Oceanfront Condo w/ Shared Pool in Downtown Kona?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kona Alii 304: Tropical Oceanfront Condo w/ Shared Pool in Downtown Kona located?

Located in Historic Kailua Village, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Kona Inn Shopping Village and Kailua Pier. St. Michael The Archangel Church and Kona Farmers Market are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 66 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great visit with an exceptional location
This residence was directly across from the street from the waterfront with views with great sunsets, dolphins and fish jumping and lots of activity. It was nice to sit out on the lanai for morning coffee or winding down in the evening with the breaking surf and views. Very close to many restaurants and shopping. In apartment stacked washer dryer and Air conditioning was something very appreciated! They had all the appliances and most items needed for tourist outings. It was an incredible stay. We will look for this place again for future trips!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax
Great location for a visit on Aliil Dr, Met new Ohana.Looking forward to next year for Coffee Festival.
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for the IRONMAN
Everything was Perfect
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10 day relaxing get away to my favorite place in the world!
I have stayed in this building twice now and it is always so comfortable and convenient to everything in town. You don't have to drive anywhere as it is all in walking distance. I personally love to just sit on the balcony and watch the boats and dolphins in the water every morning and evening as well as people watching on the street below (at times that can be even more amusing!). This was my 10th time to Kona and I have yet to turn the TV on - why would you? Also, try the massage therapist on the bottom floor. She was excellent! Highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chuck H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Kona visit
Location of the condo had a lot of traffic noise, but the ocean waves wee a good balance, Close to lots of shops and restaurants, as well as historical sites.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nilima D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!! Love the deck. Beautiful subsets
The location couldn’t have been better. The deck is perfect for private happy hour and sunset. Steps away from restaurants, beach, coffee and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting and easy walk to restaurants and shopping.
The property was very nice. The door locks getting in out of the room were challenging. We had to call the information number to determine how to work the locks. It seemed as though the door did not shut properly as we also had an issue locking the door from the inside. They were very helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vitaliy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best view of the ocean
First time in Hawaii and this was the perfect place to stay. So close to the ocean and in the center of many shops and restaurants and beaches. Will get this place again in the future when we will come back. The sound of the waves while falling asleep is just perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Bradly B., Longview, WA

Great location!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo was clean and well equipped and the Boundless team were very easy to deal with and very kind. The location was fun, especially watching the evening crowds walking in and out of town.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Arnold W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend this location!
Fabulous view from the third floor, clean, nicely laid out. It really helped having the second bathroom. The Kona Ali’i is a perfect location, right in the heart of Kailua Kona, and 50 yards from the ocean. Marvelous spots for breakfast, lunch and dinner within a five minute walk. We enjoyed all meals that we prepared from the lanai, watching fellow visitors, the ocean, the sunset.... Make sure you go around the corner to Gecko Girlz, for the best Hawaiian Shave Ice ever! A daily routine for us!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert F., University Place

awesome
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location. Wish there was a lighting on the deck. Dryer had no heat. otherwise great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Amazing location - can walk to everything. A bit noisy during the day but we didn't mind. Fun people watching. Amazing view off balcony. No air conditioning, but fans worked fine. Lovely breeze blows through the unit. One recommendation - counter height chairs and table would work better on the balcony. Mahalo nui loa.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

JohnandYukara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location can’t be beat!
Greta location for walking to beach or restaurants. View is fantastic. Located on busy street so be mindful if you’re sensitive to noise. The pound of the surf was music to my ears. My husband and I brought two teenagers who used the couch and an air mattress. Having two bathrooms made all the difference. Not much privacy (bedroom door doesn’t seal off room). Worked great for one week. Kitchen had everything we needed. Had to buy a few things (cookie sheets) but not a big deal. Overall, loved this place for the price and location!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Kristine Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you can take the heat and no air flow
This is a beautiful property and knowing the islands well I thought no air conditioning around the ocean with trade wind would be no problem. Little did I know the weekend I chose to stay there was no trade wind and temperatures in the 80’s with no overcast. It was absolutely miserable. There was absolutely no relief from the heat which made an awful weekend. Next time the only way I’ll stay at a VRBO is if there is AC/heat available in the rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy F.

Perfect location
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Kona Alii, for us, is the perfect location as you can walk everywhere. We love watching the spinner dolphins most days right in front of you. We have also seen whales. Listening to the waves at night lulls you to sleep. This unit is arranged differently than any others and takes a bit to get used to. The biggest downside with unit 304 is the kitchen. Because of the placement of the refrigerator you loose counter space and makes, what there is, difficult for 2 people to work or be in the kitchen at the same time. It would be helpful to move the refrigerator bk on side wall and add a bit more counter space. We especially like working with Nick at Boundless. If you have any questions or problems with the unit they are right there to answer questions or fix any issues you may have.

6/10 Okay

Ellen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great location, Great View --- More you should know about unit
We enjoyed our stay at this property. The view is gorgeous. You are in walking distance of the King Kam beach and at least 10 great restaurants. But the unit itself is a little wonky. The master bathroom door has been removed and replaced with saloon doors. There is a 2 foot gap at the bottom and top of the door, and 2 inches between the doors. So, zero privacy. The bedroom door has been replaced with a door that does not reach the ceiling. So you can hear everything going on in the living room, and vice versa. The reconstructed bathroom off the living room also has walls that do not reach the ceiling -- so noise, light, everything leaks through the entire unit. There is no A/C, and the sound from Alii Drive is LOUD, so you will likely close the sliders at night -- and it gets HOT, even in December. One of the fans was broken completely and the other damaged -- and the management company did bring us a new fan the day after Christmas, which was great. The kitchen and lanai are very nice, our daughter was able to sleep in the 'study', and there are plenty of beach towels and plates/glasses/etc. The building is secure and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lily C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking panoramic ocean-view balcony
The best part: The balcony! Beautiful ocean-view with blue-greenish waves, lush lawn, red and green tropical trees and black lava rocks. We enjoyed the view and did family actives every morning until noon. Pro: 1) located at the center of Kailua-Kona, surrounded with good restaurants, basically just next door. The Gecko Grilz shaved ice at corner was not only yummy, but pretty. There was a traditional Hawaiian food restaurant Kanaka Kava. Very traditional! Good experience even though my kids said the Hawaii drink and the Fuji drink were too bite for them. 2) very clean and high quality furniture. 3) there were 1 beach umbrella, 2 beach chairs and 2 coolers. 4) washer and dryer were really useful every day. 5) feel safe. 6) The management was professional and very helpful! Quick response. Thank you very much! Con: 1) The wave was loud and 24/7 because I'm used to quite environment. It's kind of ok during day. However, the wave waked me and one kid up who slept on the sofa bed in living room every night. However, the bedroom was much quitter. If only 2 people, you are fine. Some reviews mentioned about street noise. It's true that the street on Good Friday night got really excited with bands and auto traffics. However, Saturday and Easter Sunday were not bad at all. And weekdays were pretty quite. 2) No AC. Not for the reason of heat which was ok, but for the noise from wave. We had to keep balcony sliding door open since no AC. I did try to close the sliding door to block the wave sound for one night. However, my young kid got miliaria later. :( Suggestion: 1) install a AC. It would be a great plus. I don't mind to pay for additional AC fee (usually around $15/night) like a lot of other Hawaii rental do to get quite sleep. 2) better quality of forks and spoons. 3) The google map of the address directed to the front of condo on Alii Dr without the auto entry. Was very confused. The auto entrance was on the back street Kuakini Hwy. I should read the long direct instruction from Vrbo. Overall: The beautiful view definitely outshined the wave noise. It's unforgettable experience! Highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

terry w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
full disclosure
we liked the location and the decor of our unit. we were disturbed that the advertisement for the unit did not disclose that it did not have air conditioning during our stay the temperature varied between 88 and 92 with humidity at 70% and that made it miserable
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Central location!
We really enjoyed the location of this condo which had everything we needed for our stay. The room setup seemed a bit quirky but still worked fine for us. The only issue we had with the place was the seemingly high management fees for the booking but as our original place had been cancelled we didnt have much choice. We would definately stay in this place again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karla T., Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hear the waves crashing from the lanai
Overall, I thought the place was great. The kitchen had all we needed for making our breakfast and lunches. They give you a complimentary bag of Kona coffee. The beds were comfy (though pillows were a little thick for my taste). There was not a lot of breeze from the ocean surprisingly, so my husband was a bit warm. There were plenty of fans to place throughout the house so, I never thought it was unbearable. My husband would say he was too warm. The noise from the waves drowned out the noise from the restaurants or homeless walking by the main road in front, and the waves were too loud for him so he shut the sliders at night! It's run by a commercial entity, so not any of the little things you might expect from a VRBO - no cleaning wipes or disinfectant spray, or condiments left from previous stays (no mustard, PAM, ketchup etc). There are tiny ants by the kitchen sink non-stop (which is expected in Hawaii), so you have to wipe up your crumbs constantly. And bring your own chip clips (or buy them), as there arent any there. Location was great as you could walk to all the shops and restaurants in Kona, and the farmers market was a block away (though really small probably due to COVID era). A lot of the shops looked like they had been shuttered, likely due to COVID, which is sad. The cruise ships just started back up, and a big one was there for 2 days during our stay, but we didnt really notice it being too busy. The sunday night we were there, all the restaurants had 1 hour wait (no cruise ship), so not sure what was going on then, but be prepared and make reservations on the weekend if you really want to go to a specific place to eat. You can walk to 2 small sand beaches, both about 0.5 miles - one in front of the Marriott, the other to the south. But the Big Island does not have very many "sandy" beaches like the other islands. We went in December, and it was warm and humid and not too crowded. Water temp was 79, which is cold for me We arrived late at night to the apt, so it was a bit confusing on how to get in the place since we didnt know where to park. The gate at the bottom closes at 10pm, so you have to get the key at the lockbox and take any items up the elevator. Walk back to where you park on the second level of parking (we assumed it was the parking spot with the unit #), unlock the door to the stairs and walk up the half flight to the third floor. It was a bit too confusing as we were tired and had a long flight!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location
In the heart of Kailua Kona, walking distance to most daily activities and within 14 miles of sea turtle beaches, ATV excursion and Whale watching excursion. This unit is comfortable, well equipped, great view and comfortable furniture. We've stayed in other units in this condo and 304 has an odd remodel where the washer and dryer are in the bedroom, the master bath was made smaller to add the closet taken by the washer and dryer, the hall bath was made larger but usable space (counter and closet) was reduced. The living room was oddly separated by an arched wall for a "room" that has 2 chairs. Which is odd because it cuts you off from an ocean view if you were to sit in there and it makes the living room really small and the dining table too big for the space left. The walled off space would make a little sense if there was a daybed or Murphy bed or some sort of semi private sleeping space. We only had 2 people so it was OK. More than 2 would feel very cramped. During our stay, the unit below decided it was a good idea to sand their kitchen cabinets out on the Lanai which created un breathable, dust covered living for our unit. I spoke to them and they immediately stopped and the property management had someone out first thing in the morning to reclean the unit. Note: If traveling after Dec. 21st (according to full time residents) the pool gets zero sun on it until about the end of February. )
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay.
The location is great, view is outstanding, and property is just as advertised. Close to everything. Was very secure and safe. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Condo
Great place to stay and rest during our stay. May have had concerns of no air conditioning. At the time we stayed windows open and fans worked perfectly. The view/sunset at night was breath taking!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Trisha S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Location is great with beautiful view, property is a little dated.

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and views!
We had an excellent stay at this condo and it was close to everything we needed to include restaurants, magic sand beach, and the snorkel tour we went on. The ocean views were amazing! We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

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