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Beach Front Condo (Ocean View), Best Snorkeling/Surfing.

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View of Kahalu’u Beach Villa Complex.
View of Kahalu’u Beach Villa Complex from Side Street.
Comfortable Sitting Area with Large Flat Screen TV, Stereo & DVD.
Cozy Sitting Area with Overhead Fan.
Spacious Master Bedroom with View, Overhead Fan & Large Flat Screen TV.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 593.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Keauhou Shopping Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Magic Sands Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Others

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beach Front Condo (Ocean View), Best Snorkeling/Surfing.

This lovely, spacious condo at Kahalu'u Beach (Turtle Beach) has Ocean and Sunset views, and is the perfect escape for guests wanting easy access to swimming, snorkeling, surfing, paddle boarding and golfing. Ours is an unit on the ground floor in the back with views of the ocean and coastline (no stairs and away from street noise).

Our complex, the Beach Villas, is the newest development in Kailua-Kona and offers off-street parking, an infinity pool overlooking the ocean, a cozy lava rock spa, a gas barbecue and a large picnic area with tables, chairs and lounge chairs for family gatherings. The Keikei area of the Infinity Pool is great for kids to play in or simply for all to sit and sunbathe in the shallow water.

Kahalu'u Beach Park across the street is well protected by sea walls, and provides for gentle swimming and a tide pool for kids. Sea turtles and colorful fish of various species are so plentiful making this spot the snorkeling paradise in the Big Island. Immediately to the north past the swimming/snorkeling are the rolling surfs where surf boards may be rented. Guests may use the boogie boards stocked in our unit, saving the trouble of renting boards. Cooler, umbrella, beach towels, beach chairs, snorkel gears and sand toys are all available to guests without extra charges. However, to assure better fits, guests may bring their own gears.

Golfing in the Kona Country Club is only 1/2 mile down the road. Its 4 star Ocean Course offers a spectacular setting of lush, wide fairways, and the sparkling Pacific at one's feet. Its 4-1/2 star Mountain Course overlooking the ocean offers a more challenging terrain with Ancient Hawaiian rock slides running through the center. Its Vista Restaurant has a spectacular view and serves customers breakfast and lunch.

Shopping and restaurants (including the famous Sam Choy's Kai Lanai) are all within a short walking distance, making our condo a comfortable home away from home for guests.

Our condo also offers a full cooking kitchen. Costco is a convenient stop on the way from the airport where guests may stock up for groceries.

NOTE: We charge $15 extra plus tax for optional use of air conditioning.

NOTE: We also own the adjacent condo. Please check out https://www.vrbo.com/731756 and read the numerous 5-star reviews that our guests feel about our property.

Property manager

Lawrence
Premier Host

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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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 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
High chair & pack'n play at no extra charge.
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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
AC optional at $15 extra per night. Shake off sand from beach towels and equipment before entering condo Turn off AC, lights & appliances upon leaving
Wash, dry & put away used beach towels. Clean and put away utensils, dishes, and cook wares.
Leave all keys in condo upon check-out. Text onsite manager of departure.

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 151822438401, TA-151-822-4384-01, GE-151-822-4384-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located in Kahaluu Bay, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona, this villa is next to a golf course and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Magic Sands Beach and Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary, while Haleo Luau and Holualoa Gallery are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Kona Le'a Plantation and Higashihara Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Kona Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Keauhou Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Da Poke Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kaya's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tropics Tap House - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach Front Condo (Ocean View), Best Snorkeling/Surfing. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beach Front Condo (Ocean View), Best Snorkeling/Surfing. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Front Condo (Ocean View), Best Snorkeling/Surfing.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Front Condo (Ocean View), Best Snorkeling/Surfing.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Front Condo (Ocean View), Best Snorkeling/Surfing. located?

Located in Kahaluu Bay, this beachfront villa is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Kailua-Kona Beaches and Magic Sands Beach. Kahalu'u Beach Park and Keauhou Shopping Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Myra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Snorkel Location
We stayed for the second time in this complex. The location is great just walk two minutes to great snorkeling on a lovely beach. Accommodations were great with a very comfortable 2 bedroom condo. It was fully supplied with cooking implements beach towels and comfy beds. We will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dena K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alena W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kahu’lu Beach Condo
High surf in January so beaches closed on west side of island for part of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for the week
Lots of room for our family. We loved that the second room had twin beds. The location is peaceful and convenient to get around the island. There is a great view from the porch. Check in and out was super easy and the communication was great overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Place to Stay!
We went mid-November and the weather was perfect. We cooked on site most days and went to the beach across the street. Everything was great and the host was so responsive! We would definitely stay again. Thank you for making our trip perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location
The condo is right across the street from the beach, great snorkeling there. Pretty ocean view. Lots of parking. Nice pool and hot tub. Would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Stay
We were very happy to find this unit as it was across the street from the beach park we love to go to. Both bedrooms and kitchen were exactly as shown and explained in the details on their VRBO add.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome view
We loved the property. Should we visit Kona again I would definitely seek out this property again. Lawerence was great at communicating and answering all questions and providing local information for shopping and dining. I highly recommend this location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return to the Bug Island with the next generation
We had a wonderful stay at our condo. They did a great job equipping the unit with everything you would want for cooking and outdoor activities. We requested additional boogie boards and they were delivered right away. Keyless entry was ideal for all of us coming and going. We made great use of the pool and hot tub and lived watching the sunsets from our patio.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Nice Condo
Everything was great except we were charged for air conditioning and we did not use it. Also, the kitchen was lacking in a a large pot and steamer basket. The coffee pot was way too small.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice condo
This condo was very clean and very well kept. Definitely a comfortable location which was on the ground floor. The manager was very easy to communicate with and very open would definitely recommend this condo.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
We had an incredible stay. The condo had absolutely everything we needed, comfortable and cozy. The snorkeling directly across the street was the best! Water was crystal clear, lots of turtles.After visiting other beaches nearby the kids always wanted to come back to “our beach” We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L., Cedarburg Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect condo in perfect location
We enjoyed our stay so much we are already scheduled for next year. Everything was great. We come from Wisconsin and are used to sleeping with it pretty cold, so know that you can only turn the air down to 72, they have it set for that temp and you can't change it. So ultimately we didn't really need the air conditioner, which you do pay extra for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big Island Escape
The property was how it was described on the VRBO. It was close to great snorkeling and it was great to have some beach equipment supplied by the host. Only disappointment was that during our stay the pool was closed for maintenance, which also meant the bbq’s were off limits.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaShay G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
I travel to Kona a few times a year, and the location of this condo is excellent. Overall, the condo is great. There are a few things that would have made it out of this world. The first one is a full-sized coffee maker. The 4-cup coffee maker was not enough for my husband and myself. We would have to make two pots at least every morning, which is not the best way to start our day. We are serious coffee people. We cooked most of our meals at the condo and found that the kitchen could be better stocked. One tiny sauce pan isn't enough for me. It is also time for a deep clean. Even with the inconveniences I had, I would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Estelle K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Great location but . . .
The location of this unit is great; however, the unit is not very clean, the kitchen equipment is random and not in good shape. The coffee maker is a 5 cup! You couldn’t open a bag with the scissors if your life depended on it. The ants all over the kitchen were not a pleasant experience. The property owner and manager were responsive (after I sent a video) and brought in an exterminator, but it didn’t work. Did not like finding out that we were the third set of guests that were dealing with the ants. Made cooking in the unit difficult. The pool is very pretty but too cold to enjoy, especially with an 11 month old. We are Canadian and don’t mind some cold, but the ocean is markedly warmer than this complex’s pool. The hot tub was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kai Ju L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great condo in a fantastic location
This was our first time to the Big Island, and we were fortunate enough to stay at this condo. Beach access is truly just across the street, and the condo complex also has a pool and hot tub. The nearby shopping center was so convenient, and we found the location great in terms of visiting spots north up the coast as well as driving around south to Volcano National Park and Hilo. The property itself naturally split into two sets of bedrooms and bathrooms, which was great for our kids. All the appliances worked well, and it was nice to hear from the property manager that they could make use of the (inevitable) extra food stuffs we had to leave behind. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, a few issues
The condo was in a nice building and in a nice area. It is located across the street from a beach park that is great for snorkeling but not a sandy beach/for kids swimming. The pool and hot tub were very nice and clean. unfortunately there was an ant/bug issue while we were there. They did spray some raid and a company was coming in to spray, it just made it difficult for us to use the kitchen and cook. there were pool noodles, life jackets, a cooler and snorkel stuff which was helpful. there were also pool and beach towels.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia M., Raleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Kona stay
My husband and I had a seamless stay at this beachview condo with my mother and her sister - for my mom’s 80th birthday celebration. Communication with the owner was perfect, and the condo setup was ideal for our needs. My aunt has mobility issues but still was able to walk to and from the beach by herself. We all enjoyed plentiful hours relaxing on the peaceful lanai. All beds were super comfy. The kitchen was exceptionally stocked - and it seemed like the owners knew the perfect amount of items such as paper towels, toilet paper, soap and towels to supply us with for the four of us for a week. This location is on the busy Ali’i road, which made getting to many sites and stores super easy with our rental car. My mom even walked to a KTA grocery one day! My husband rented a surfboard just steps away and enjoyed a good surf spot right across the street. The beach also has guards and free reef-safe sunscreen during the day. Snorkeling at this beach was fun too. This location was also great for many excursions that we took advantage of. The owner is there for questions but lets you enjoy your vacation without getting involved unless you need him. Extremely convenient keyless entry system. Mahalo, Lawrence!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norma A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big Island Visit
Enjoyed the stay. Love the place, had everything we needed. Being across the street to the public swim area was great. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and private
We loved out stay here. Great view from Lanai, enjoyed the snorkeling at the beach just steps away. Great farmer's market in the shopping center. We enjoyed having the grill for our dinners and use of the beach things.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Loved our stay. The place was small, but had everything we needed for our vacation. Location is great and across the street from the best snorkeling.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Cute and cozy. Not too far from everything. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sig H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
June 2023
Location was fabulous and online listing photos do not do it justice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lawrence

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My family lives in Laguna Beach, Southern California. My wife and I enjoy strolling along the beach taking in the fresh air and watching the beautiful seascape. I also love snorkeling, swimming among colorful tropical fish. My three sons are avid surfers and bogey boarders. They are out there catching the waves whenever they have a free moment.

Why they chose this property

While there is surf and sand in California, we love to vacation in the Big Island of Hawaii frequently because of the bluer and warmer water, the greener and lusher vegetation, the colorful tropical fish and the longer riding waves. Besides, we have many cousins throughout the Hawaiian Islands.

My son jumped at the opportunity of buying VRBO Property #731756 together with a friend when it became available in early 2014. We enjoy the snorkeling and surfing across street from the condo so much that we just bought this second unit in the small beach front complex. We now have two adjacent units at this favorite spot of ours so that our entire family can return together every year --- we never get tired of it.

What makes this property unique

In the mornings, we wake up to enjoy the beautiful ocean view from our lanai. After having our morning cup of coffee, we gather our snorkeling gear and walk across the street to enjoy the best snorkeling spot on the island before the crowds show up. Sometime we are the only ones there and get to see the fish and turtles while the water is still pristine. After about an hour, we head back to the condo for a well deserved breakfast. Later in the afternoon after the crowds have left, we return for another round of snorkeling, surfing, or paddle boarding. There is nothing like NOT having to pack your gear, towels, food, and water; driving your car, and then looking for a parking space.

Languages:

English, Chinese (Mandarin)

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