The location and proximity to the ocean five star!! The unit was dated, uncomfortable beds, corrosion everywhere and NO AC. Other units have AC in the complex. To remain competitive, our unit must make some upgrades.
The only complaint I had was how loud the ocean is when the slider is open.....that is how close you are to the ocean!!! Fantastic spot. We enjoyed watching surfers from the lanai every morning and evening. Walking into town daily is a breeze. Great location to adventure from. Well stocked kitchen with nice appliances. We hope to be back again soon!!
Amazing views and great location but everything is damp and corroded. If there was A/C then maybe things would dry out. Couch cushions, kitchen chair cushions all damp and have mildew, inside ring of the washing machine is completely moldy. Towels never dry and so start smelling. All metal items (light fixtures, knives etc) are rusty and corroded. Soft patches on wall etc. We kept the fans on at all times. Overall the place needs a refresh. I know itâs hard to keep things dry this close to the ocean but we had stayed several nights at another place oceanfront and because they had A/C this was not a problem. Loved the location, pool was nice, walking distance to town, but in order to charge this much it really needs to be updated and cleaned up.
Beautiful views from the condo. Very Clean and host is extremely responsive. Only issue was when we entered the property the condo was very hot inside. I did not read when I booked the condo that it did not have AC. I reached out to the host, who responded within minutes. He was able to get us fans the next morning. Once we got the fans it cooled the place down with the windows open. It also had a wonderful breeze, that kept us cool. Highly recommend outside of summer months.
We stayed here at the end of June with 2 kids. The place is clean and in a really great location in Kailua-Kona. The owners are really responsive. We appreciate having the space with littles and the ocean view. The unit is located next to the pool so it can get loud or you are looking into other units. Not a huge issue as long as you're not looking for that extra bit of privacy. It is clearly stated there is no AC, and there are a couple of extra fans but some days were rough with the heat and humidity. Even with the windows open, the furniture felt damp at times. Again, not a huge issue but if you're traveling with kids who are still napping or go to bed early, just something to consider.The unit is easy access to a small beach, ocean front stroll in the grass, parking is convenient, ands you can walk to the little downtown area.
This was a fantastic vacation and the place and location was fabulous. The kitchen was excellent and had all the things you needed. The coffee pot that was drip which was a challenge for me but worked great. The lanai was fabulous with the best view ever and we were able to see whales and dolphins and a turtle it was all just amazing so this is a great place. Great memories I would absolutely go back loved it.
The lanai with the waves crashing and the sunset views canât be beat. Also pleasantly surprised by the beautiful pool. Beds were comfortable and kitchen easy to use. Perfect stay!
Recommend this excellent 2 bedroom 2 bathroom oceanfront. Turtles, dolphins and whales from lanai plus cruise ships, rowers, fishing boats and surfers.Has lots of what you need to cook but oddly no salt or pepper. Pool was clean. One window in kitchen doesnât open but the ceiling fans kept us comfortable.Could use king mattress replacement as it sagged at top corner. Microwave made intermitent noise and had a bad electrical smell that needs maintenance Super happy to find something like this last minute!.
A super base for Ironman. 20 min walk to the pier. Most amazing views of the ocean from the Lanai and regular visits from the Dolphins. Fran was a really helpful host and great communication throughout.
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Great condo with lots of room. Great view of the ocean, loved listening to the waves. Walking ditance to everything Kona. Great location. Safe a d clean facility, parking was convenient.
Walking distant to Kona was an absolute plus so we did not have to deal with traffic or pay parking for dinner. Property had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and the sound of the ocean at night was awesome.
Great location! We love staying here. The residents give you the full Hawaiian experience with a nightly conch shell ceremony. Easy walk into downtown. Kitchen well equipped for basic cooking and grilling. Having the door and windows open keeps the condo super comfortable plus you get the ocean sound. This was our second stay and we would definitely come back.
No better unit at Kona Reef -- overlooking the pool and being oceanfront can't be beat. Close enough to town to walk to shops and restaurants which makes this property extra special and unique. We had no trouble with interior temperatures in May and did not miss A/C. Owner was super responsive and accommodating. Would definitely stay again and recommend highly to others.
This place can't advertise enough how beautiful the sunset is from the balcony.
Great property. We were lulled to sleep every night by the waves crashing on the rocks.
Such an incredible stay. Would definitely book again.
The view from the condo was just beautiful! The sound of the waves were amazing. When the tide went out we went exploring the rocks and loved watching the little crabs scurrying around. The location was great. We could walk to restaurants and shopping easily or Uber to farther spots when we got tired. The condo was well equipped with all you would need.
Corner unit with amazing views. Spacious 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living area and great lanai for sipping tea and watching boogie boarders. We spent a lot of time outside listening to the ocean waves! Our toddler loved the swimming pool- we had everything we needed and more:) Mahalo!
We love the Kona Reef. We have stayed there several times. This is the first time in this particular unit. We usually stay on the top floor because I donât want to hear people above me but this second floor condo was perfectly quiet and peaceful. The initial supplies left were the perfect amount for a 10 day stay. The unit was clean and comfortable. The host was very responsive to issues that were actually my own doing;)
This condo had everything anyone could ever want! The condo was immaculate and well stocked with dishes, spices, cookware, etc. There were even beach chairs for us to take for our beach days. The beds were comfortable and we enjoyed sleeping with windows open listening to the crash of the ocean waves. Sitting on the lanai overlooking the ocean and watching the surfers was an added bonus.