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5 STAR SEASIDE STUDIO @ 3 STAR PRICE!!----from $799 PER WEEK

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 240 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

5 STAR SEASIDE STUDIO @ 3 STAR PRICE!!----from $799 PER WEEK

Less than 200 feet from shoreline.....And some of the *only* shoreline that features a small beach, tide pools and ocean side lawns complete with loungers!

Island owners' personal seaside getaway with ocean views from the sofa, bed and balcony.

Beautifully maintained unit--Complete renovation in late 2012. Latest “Upgrade” —October, 2021.

Stylishly appointed, this 4 room studio suite (478sq.ft.) was designed with comfort foremost in mind. Commodious seating, 550+TC pima cotton bedding, a Simmon's Cal-King mattress (w/Nova foam topper!) and quality bath linens are just a few of the “upscale” amenities. The cool blue and stone colored walls compliment the contemporary furnishings, clean lines, hardwoods, bamboo flooring and oriental carpets. Waves play in the floor to ceiling beveled mirror wall panel. The South Pacific (w/Asian influence) art found throughout the apartment lends an exotic air to the décor.

The same care to detail is shown throughout the rest of the suite. An oriental folding privacy screen placed in front of the opened door (heavy high security screen door w/serious lock) gives you air flow on 3 sides~~ah, those island breezes. This is rare in a condo. Combined with the efficient ceiling fan, you’ll find little need for the air-con. Of course, air con is available at all times.

Settle in on the super comfy Italian love-seat, put your feet up on the ottoman and watch a little NETFLIX (on the "Smart TV") on those "stay-in" evenings. AFTER you catch the sunset!
Location:

'The Kona Bali Kai'. Midway down Ali'i Drive is famous surf spot 'Banyans' (your view, as pictured in the slide show), adjacent to the Kona Bali Kai main building. (2 miles north to 'Restaurant Row' and the Village, 3 miles south to Keahou Bay and less than a mile to “Magic Sands” beach.) Across and just south from the main building, 12 unit 'Building 3' is easily accessed and has a 'laid back' feeling not usually associated with condos. The unit is on the slightly elevated (10 ft. above sea level) first floor (easy access and GOOD VIEWS OF OCEAN *OVER* 2 LANE ALI'I DRIVE). Private residences on the north and east, a 'Mom and Pop' style market (w/ spirits) on the south and the Pacific Ocean to your west.

HAWAII COUNTY REGISTRATION: STVR 19-376892

GE/TA-151-702-5792-01

Property manager

Kenneth Peters

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 430 sq ft (40 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GE-151-702-5792-01, 760150090002, TA-151-702-5792-01

About the neighborhood

Map
Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Magic Sands Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Kailua Pier - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 8 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The Rocks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Papa Kona - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Lava Java Kona - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Laverne's Sports Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gecko Girlz Shave Ice - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 5 STAR SEASIDE STUDIO @ 3 STAR PRICE!!----from $799 PER WEEK have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 5 STAR SEASIDE STUDIO @ 3 STAR PRICE!!----from $799 PER WEEK pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5 STAR SEASIDE STUDIO @ 3 STAR PRICE!!----from $799 PER WEEK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 STAR SEASIDE STUDIO @ 3 STAR PRICE!!----from $799 PER WEEK?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 5 STAR SEASIDE STUDIO @ 3 STAR PRICE!!----from $799 PER WEEK located?

Located in Holualoa Village, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Magic Sands Beach and Kailua-Kona Beaches. Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden and Honl's Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

5 STAR SEASIDE STUDIO @ 3 STAR PRICE!!----from $799 PER WEEK Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 166 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
All good
Host was very helpful when we needed a parking permit, really went the extra mile to look after us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Hazel C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs a deep cleaning
First I want to say that property on the ocean tend to have rust and mineralization that is normal. You really cannot escape the rust as it happens over time to nearly all metal fixtures and it doesn't make sense to replace things on an island. That being said this place was exceptionally dirty. The tub has a significant amount of soap scum buildup, there is a lot of decor with layers of dust, the bathroom screen is very dusty and someone has drawn with their finger "clean me" on it, every cabinet in the kitchen needed a good scrub down particularly at the door pulls, and last the floors were dirty and the bed had popcorn and several grapes under it. The bathroom rug smelled of urine. The kitchen sink had a grease ring all around the inside of it. When I called maintenance about it, no answer. After contacting VRBO they finally got them in contact with me and made me call the cleaners to tell them what was wrong. The cleaning person insisted they had cleaned. I explained that was not possible in the sense that there was sand, grapes and popcorn under the bed. I expect sand to some degree based on the locale. They agreed to come the next day and reclean. After going to bed that night I did notice that the sheets on the bed were definitely not the quality noted in the listing and most likely some type of polyester blend. The towels in the unit were nice quality (2) and (2) beach towels. The unit was not re cleaned and I had to do a better clean. They may have cleaned the sink.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaman A., Tualatin, OR

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Value
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Leo, Puyallup

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Cara B.

Great location
Great location. You can see the ocean from the balcony. Could have used a thorough cleaning, though.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Arijan L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Old and dirty
The place was very old and dirty. There was rust and corrosion on the shower, fridge, and sinks. Inside the silverware drawer there was crumbs so we had to wash everything before and after use. The shower had a clog because when you would be in it for a few min the tub would fill up. There was only two bath towels so if you needed another you were out of luck. The A/C unit was very loud and water dripped from it. When we arrived there was a pack of medicine leftover from someone else next to the bed which tells me it wasn’t cleaned well. I felt like I needed to keep my shoes on inside.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised
Great location, very close to some beaches, downtown Kona. Wish we could stay longer! Owner is very responsive, clean, roomy studio, all we needed. Hope to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Right across the ocean. A good spot for surfers, saw many from early am til dawn. Other beaches a short distance away.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great! Would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michael K., San Leandro, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and layout, missing some attention to detail
The studio was comfortable and was felt much roomier than I expected given its size. The location was also great: the community was quiet, has a private pool + hot tub, and is only a 10 minute drive from Kaliua-Kona. I just wish the property managers paid a bit more attention to detail. The window AC unit is still loud and ineffective, despite the same issue being flagged by multiple previous tenants. My wife and I had trouble sleeping because the unit was both uncomfortably warm and loud. Also: (1) the internet didn't work until I rebooted the Fiber converter, modem, and router several times; (2) we never managed to figure out how to use the four different remotes to operate the TV, and (3) we never got the check-in or out instructions to load, and (4) all of the information in the unit was two months old. In short: it's a nice unit at a good price, so I can't complain. But don't expect top-notch service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Brian D. D.

Very Loud AC
The property was generally OK but the AC was like a jet engine! I see a similar review in January and they seemed to indicate the AC unit was going to be replaced. NOT SO!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Murray F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mostly good - much older place
Overall it's a decent place to stay with quite a bit of room, good bed, small but good kitchen and a great location. Definitely not 5 star. Since we stayed at 2 other similar non-hotel places in Hawaii prior to this, we'd definitely rank this one 3rd best. I'm guessing it's at least 30+ years old and other than paint not overly updated. Decorating is rather brown and dark. The shower/bath was a bigger issue for us - it's a very old bath tub and does not have a flat bottom/very curved so was extremely slippery and hard to stand without falling. There was no bath mat so we put a towel in the bottom for better stability and that worked. Looks like the condo management company provided some "current activities" to go to, but it was from last year and clearly not updated. It is a nice place, but the other VRBO owners we've used go out of their way to communicate frequently, keep everything current & safe, and ensure we have everything needed throughout the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay
The beach really is directly across the road. You can see it from the lanai (or balcony). You can also hear the waves crashing at night. There is a nice, safe place to cross the road and there is also Banyans Mini Mart next door. The trolley is free to go up and down the main strip and there is a stop on both sides of the road close to the apartment. The apartment had everything we needed and directions from the host were very clear and informative. Definitely recommended by my husband and myself!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B., San Jose, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a couple
Nice place, nice pool, beautiful oceanfront across the street (we even saw turtles in the water and a whale while watching the sunset one night!!). Easy drive to Kona and other area sites.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location nice room
This was a great place to stay to enjoy the Kona area and explore the island. It was a short drive to lots of great food and beaches. We highly recommend visiting the art colony village of Holualoa (if you Google map to Glyph gallery, you’ll find it). The only small downsides were that the condo building’s hot tub had dirty foam in it, and seemed poorly maintained (although we didn’t report this and maybe it could be attended to).
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Short stay
This studio apartment had some pluses and minuses for us as listed below. Pluses: well outfitted, accurate description (see photos from owner), clean, pool and picnic facilities, and across the street from the ocean Minuses: close to street (some noise from cars/motorcycles at night), A/C very loud and didn't keep temperature (apartment was very warm without it), neighbor's security light shines all night (not completely filtered out by the blinds if ceiling fan was on), and towels/sheets smelled of mildew. For us, the minuses outweighed the pluses. We moved to a hotel after 1 night since we could not sleep due to noise/light. I contacted the owner after our stay and they said that they could have replaced the A/C unit and dealt with the linens. So, probably not a concern for future renters.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Vicki

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was across from a very lovely beachfront park that was well used by surfers. Not accessible for snorkling with the high surf at the time of our stay but were some great tidal pools to explore. Honu (sea turtle) were a frequent sighting feeding in these and near to shore. The place itself had all we needed. There was a beach umbrella but it was very broken and snorkle gear (2masks, 2 pairs of fins, no snorkles) that were obviously not looked after/ cleaned so unusable. Overall well managed building and the sounds of the waves at night are lovely!

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great room
Nice room close to the beach. Really pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S., Phoenix Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Island Vacation
This is a great spot. Close to the action but far enough away that it’s not too busy. Walked across the street every morning to enjoy our coffee and watch the waves and the surfers. Great communication with the host. Very comfortable space. Only negative is this is a first floor studio and if the person staying above you is heavy of foot, you’re going to hear it. This was a great spot and we really enjoyed our time here. Mahalo!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sun and beach
We had a nice time staying in this place we were across the street from the beach and pool. We used the grill which was nice. Street to cross was a little busy but there was a cross walk nearby. Free parking. We were close to all that we wanted to do. Quieter area than some which was nice. Nice view from lanai We had just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katrina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we needed
There was excellent communication from the start. The condo was easy to find and access code simplified getting in and out. Great little place with all the essentials. It was nice to have a coffee maker, shower and beach towels, boogie boards, local guides, and a comfortable mattress. With a lot of back trouble, I was especially appreciative of the mattress. The location was great! Close enough to everything to make a quick and easy trip, but far enough down Ali'i drive to avoid the crowds. The little beach across the street was wonderful! It was so nice to relax in my hammock listening to the waves and watching the surfers. Thank you for the perfect little getaway spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Silvia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Need new mattress
Bed/mattress was very hard and uncomfortable, difficult to get sleep due to it.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Great location- nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Clean, convenient and comfortable. Exactly as advertised. Owner was responsive helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022