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Table and chairs on the oceanfront lanai
View of the ocean from our Kona Reef D37 rental
Dining room set, ceiling fan, sofa, armchair, and coffee table
Kitchen with breakfast bar, refrigerator, and microwave
Oceanfront complex pool and spa

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 458.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Primary Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

🏖️Ocean Front | AC | Concierge Included | Walk to Kona Town! | vrKCV

vrKCV - Kona Reef D37, Professionally Managed by Kona Coast Vacations

Welcome to Kona Reef D37, an oceanfront retreat just a short walk from charming downtown Kona. This top-floor condo offers breathtaking, unobstructed views of the ocean, with sights of Spinner Dolphins, sea turtles, surfers, and even the occasional whale during the season. Whether you're here to relax or explore, Kona Reef is the perfect home base, with shops, restaurants, and open markets just minutes away. Enjoy world-famous Kona sunsets right from your private lanai while sipping on your favorite tropical beverage—perhaps even catching a glimpse of the elusive green flash.

Key Features:
Location: Easy walking distance (1/2 mile) to downtown Kona, just 3-5 minutes from shops, restaurants, and open markets.
Oceanfront Views: Watch dolphins, turtles, surfers, and cruise ships from the private lanai, only 60 feet from the sea.
Sunsets: Famous Kona sunsets with an unobstructed view, and a chance to witness the green flash.

Interior Highlights:
King Bed: Comfortable sleeping arrangements in a well-decorated space featuring woven wall mats from Micronesia.
Spacious Lanai: Private, furnished lanai for enjoying ocean views with morning coffee or evening drinks.
Free Wi-Fi & Long Distance: Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi and free long-distance calls to the mainland USA and Canada.

Community Amenities:
Oceanfront Pool & Hot Tub: Relax by the pool or soak in the jetted hot tub, both offering ocean views.
BBQ Area & Cabana: Host a family BBQ in the covered cabana using one of the complimentary grills.
Parking & Elevators: Free parking (both covered and open) with elevators available, and just 9 stair steps to reach the 4th-floor unit.

Nearby Attractions:
Downtown Kona: Walk to downtown Kona's shops, restaurants, and open markets.
Water Activities: Enjoy watching or participating in local activities like surfing, parasailing, and canoeing right in front of the property.

Additional Information:
Minimum Stay: Varies seasonally between 4-10 nights.
Non-ADA Compliant: The property is not ADA-compliant.
Non-Smoking & No Pets: This is a non-smoking, no pets property.
Tax ID: TA: 096-579-5840-01, STVR-19-364118.

Kona Reef D37 offers everything you need for a relaxing and memorable Hawaiian vacation, with unparalleled oceanfront views and easy access to Kona's best attractions.

Property manager

Kona Coast Vacations - SL
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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.

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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-096-579-5840-01, GE-096-579-5840-01

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located near the beach, this condo is in Historic Kailua Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. Kailua Pier and Moku‘aikaua Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kailua-Kona Wharf and Swing Zone. KBXtreme and Kona Community Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Kailua Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Kailua Pier - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Kona Brewing Company - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪On The Rocks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Island Lava Java Kona - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Laverne's Sports Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Gecko Girlz Shave Ice - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Humpy's Big Island Alehouse - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 🏖️Ocean Front | AC | Concierge Included | Walk to Kona Town! | vrKCV have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 🏖️Ocean Front | AC | Concierge Included | Walk to Kona Town! | vrKCV pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 🏖️Ocean Front | AC | Concierge Included | Walk to Kona Town! | vrKCV?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🏖️Ocean Front | AC | Concierge Included | Walk to Kona Town! | vrKCV?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 🏖️Ocean Front | AC | Concierge Included | Walk to Kona Town! | vrKCV located?

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Great unit

Everything was great: the view, the location, the kitchen was amazingly well stocked. We will be back!! Mahalo!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert R.

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

Paying for only the view

The place was a great size and a great location with a beautiful view. However the place is outdated with a couple upgrades. The tv is not a smart tv, so no Netflix, YouTube or steaming of any kind even with mobile device. The place is clean in common places, but is dirty up above, in oven and under chair in living room. They give only 1 ply toilet paper and the bedroom never gets dark. I took pics of everything. This was the third time to the island and have stayed in the same place the last couple times. With this place you are paying for the view. Cleanliness is not a priority which is a deal for me.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dee D.

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

Wonderful location right on the ocean

Overall, a fantastic spot if what you’re looking for is an oceanfront and great access to town with shops and restaurants a short walk away. It’s a modest property that could use a little updating but it has everything you’ll need (including a room fan to help the cooler living room air reach the warm bedroom) for a beautiful Kona vacation. Mahalo!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert S.

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

Just a week off!

Enjoyed the Kona Reef once again! Great location and nice BBQ's and pool area. Too sit out on the Lania and take in the sites and sounds of the Ocean. This what i enjoy! Walks down Alli dr. Are wonderful! Will be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

50th anniversary vacation

This place is perfect and more than described, beautiful setting, quiet and close to everything. We were more than thrilled with it and would love to come back.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William R. B.

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

A GREAT place to stay

Our 10 day stay @ Kona Reef D-37 was wonderful. We loved being here. Comfortable unit with everything we needed. Beautiful… amazing view. Good A/C in the living room. Great ceiling fan in the bedroom. Washer and dryer in the unit makes arriving home so much easier. No laundry to do after a long trip. Location was perfect. Close to everything. Check-in was easy. Parking was great. So appreciative of the owners making this available. We loved it here!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

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

Great views!

D37 was exactly as described. Condo has great views of the ocean!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

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

Great place

The lanai is wonderful and is where we spent our time when in the condo during our 8 night stay. King bed comfortable. Plenty of fluffy white towels and 4 beach towels for 2 people. Essentials in the kitchen and we grilled fresh fish several evenings (recommend KTA grocery stores for fish). Some dishes in the kitchen were dirty and had to bleach the coffee mugs because they were so crusted. The condo was clean but needs a deep clean (very dusty behind furniture, top of drapes in bedroom, pantry shelves). Really appreciated the portable chairs, umbrellas, binoculars and The Big Island Revealed book. A must have for driving around the island. Plenty of parking. Pool area clean and lots of chairs. We would stay again. Mahalo!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Kona Reef D37

The place was nice. The view is great. I would make a suggestion to the owner to maybe purchase some plastic plates or something so you can have dinner down at the bbq area since they don’t allow glass. The main bed and the fold out bed are horrible and should be replaced. The runner carpets in hallway and kitchen are in desperate need of cleaning. Only other suggestion would be some nice beach chairs and a usable ice chest would be nice. For the cost of rental I think they could afford more than a styrofoam ice chest. Overall a great place to stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami Z.

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

Beautiful

This was the most beautiful place. Walking distance to town and a nice quiet retreat
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

randal t.

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

Thank you

Great stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin E., Chelan, USA

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

The view is incredible.

Great location, view from the deck was breathtaking. So much to do!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Rod S., Sandy, Oregon

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

Great location and view

Unit needs updating and A.C. in bedroom
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Kent K., Las Vegas

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

Incredible view

Great location. The homeless camp at the driveway is an eye sore. The bedroom carpet was disgusting. Looks like blood or wine stains. Bed was comfortable. Great views. Close to town. Comfy furniture. Have to take stairs after the elevator. Had problem with management Co. Sending us an email saying we smoked in the unit. Took time to straighten that out. It was meant for previous guest.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Great getaway!

Awesome view, great location. Easy walking distance to town.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Sue M.

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

Was a great location. Close to Kona so was an easy walk to restaurants and shopping.

Was very easy and you got what was advertised.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naoko T.

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

配慮されたプロパティ

海を堪能出来るお部屋、終日部屋で過ごす事にとても価値を見出せました、
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandy V.

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

Best view

A great view with everything you could need for a great vacation. Offered privacy and convenience
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Andrew K.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Average Condo in Kona - Beware Location Accuracy

Since it had obviously been a while since my last time in Kona, I did my due diligence & did a LOT of research before booking a place to stay during my time on the Big Island. My companion knew that I was reading 2022 travel books, researching online, so she deferred to me. What we found at Kona Reef was meh to a disappointment. In the end, my friend & I felt lied to, & I was embarrassed that it looked like I chose a less-than-ideal place for us: -The condo DEFINITELY showed signs of wear-&-tear. There was a huge crack in the ceiling in the closet, there was what looked like dirt/mold on the blurry bathroom mirror, I could go on & on. It was serviceable, but definitely something I was embarrassed to write home about. Most egregiously, if we weren't enjoying the accommodations for the insides, we hoped we would at least have the outside & location. We did not. At the time of booking (& I confirmed this with a friend of mine who is a pseudo-travel agent), VRBO showed the property on the map as very close to the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel side of Ali'i Dr, near/on the main downtown strip. We purposefully chose this condo because there were sites & restaurants that we wanted to try near that hotel, & we didn't want to deal with parking/reparking - we wanted everything to be walking distance. We were shocked to discover that the condo was not as advertised, but was actually close to the Royal Kona Resort, MUCH further down on Ali'i & not at all like on the map the listing showed. My friend has a back problem, so this location (25-40 mins walking) was NOT walking distance from the sites we wanted to visit, so we were forced to deal with parking, parking fees, all of that - the things we wanted to avoid in the 1st place. For how much we paid, & with ALL the VRBO fees, I expected to get what was advertised on the listing, & we simply did not. Frankly, it was embarrassing for me to try & explain to my friend why we were staying somewhere that didn't match with our expectations, & I feel lied to by VRBO. I make frequent trips to Hawaii, & I have never felt lied to/not gotten what I paid for. It was one of the most "meh" condos I've stayed at (definitely in need of multiple touch ups), but on top of that, I felt swindled. I'm embarrassed & upset, & I hope this review helps others to NOT be taken by a listing that simply doesn't match up with the reality, which is why I will not be recommending VRBO to family and friends.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing location and more amazing views!

I literally did hours of research before deciding on this property and was not disappointed! I chose this property because of the amazing view and its proximity and walking distance into town. The management company and check in process was flawless. They did a great job communicating ahead of time and answered all of my questions. The condo is exactly as described and the view is absolutely breathtaking. We enjoyed watching the surfers and were able to enjoy the sunset right from our balcony. I don’t think there is a spot in town that has a better view. The location of the condo was perfect walking distance into town for a drink, shops and lots of restaurants. Also Loved that we were right next-door to a small beach
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christie M.

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

Great stay!

Our stay in this location was great! The view from the balcony was so beautiful! We spent a lot of time enjoying the view and the sound of the ocean. The condo was comfortable and in a great location. Walking distance to downtown Kona and convenient to all the sights on this side of the Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Alice D.

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

Great location and Gorgeous views!

We greatly enjoyed our stay at the Kona Reef. It was a quick walk to downtown Kona and the views from our lanai were so beautiful! We saw surfers everyday, paddle boarders, parasails, and every size of boat from kayaks to a cruise ship. My only recommendation would be to add a mattress topper to the bed as it is a bit too firm.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

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

Perfect for our fam of 3

Great unit, awesome view with a decent sized lanai. We ate on it several times in the week we were here. Unit has everything you need and is minutes walk to downtown. Pretty perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

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

Beautiful view great property

Beautiful view great property The unit D 37 was great he was awesome my only complaint was they were doing construction on the pool it was closed all the walkways to the pool were closed and we made the reservation we were not informed by anybody from the county coast management to VRBO
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Trent S.

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

great Location

The location of the condo is great. Just outside of the busiest part of town but close enough you can still walk to it.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

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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