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Pool
Desk, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Miscellaneous
TV, books
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Entire condo

1 bathroomSleeps 437 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Downtown Kailua-Kona Escape: Steps to Ocean!

Primely located in the heart of downtown Kona, this breezy vacation rental delivers the ideal Big Island escape for couples or small families. This 1-bathroom studio features a kitchenette for quick meals, a Smart TV for movie nights, and a private balcony for endless relaxation. When adventure calls, head to the beaches, tour the local coffee farms, and visit historic destinations like the Hulihe'e Palace. At day’s end, unwind in the heated pool, hot tub, community grills, and more!

-- THE PROPERTY --

TAT License: TA-097-129-4208-01 | GE Tax: GE-097-129-4208-01 | Free WiFi | Community Pool

Studio: Queen Bed, Queen Sleeper Sofa

COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Outdoor heated pool (3’-6’), hot tub, gas grill area (propane provided), coin laundry (paid on-site)
OUTDOOR LIVING: Private balcony, bistro table, 2 chairs
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV w/ cable, board games, books, laptop workspace, walk-in shower
KITCHENETTE: Refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, cooking basics
GENERAL: A/C units, linens/towels, iron/board, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, hangers, trash bags/paper towels
ACCESSIBILITY: Single-story studio, exterior stairs to access
FAQ: Quiet hours (9:00 PM-8:00 AM), no stove/oven
PARKING: Open community lot (1 vehicle), overflow parking

-- THE LOCATION --

BEACH DAYS: Kamakahonu Beach (0.9 miles), Keiki Beach Queen's Bath (1 mile), Honl's Beach (1 mile), Pahoehoe Beach Park (3 miles), Magic Sands Beach Park (3 miles), Kahalu'u Beach Park (5 miles), Keauhou Bay (7 miles), Kekaha Kai State Beach (14 miles)
OUTDOOR DESTINATIONS: Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area (1 mile), Kalako-Honokōhau National Historic Park (4 miles), Makalei Golf Club (8 miles), The Club at Hōkūliʻa (11 miles), Hualalai Golf Course (16 miles), Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park (82 miles)
ISLAND HIGHLIGHTS: Hulihe'e Palace (0.6 miles), Keauhou Harbor (7 miles), Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation (9 miles), Kona Coffee Living History Farm (11 miles), Hala Tree Organic Kona Coffee Farm (13 miles), Big Island Bees (15 miles)
LOCAL FUN: On the Rocks (0.7 miles), Voyagers of the Pacific Luau (0.8 miles), Sea Quest Hawai'i (7 miles), Feast & Fire Luau (7 miles)
AIRPORT: Kona International Airport (8 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This single-story studio requires exterior stairs to access
- NOTE: This kitchenette does not offer a stove/oven, but does offer a microwave and hot plate

Hawaii County Restrictions:
- Quiet hours shall be from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM, during which time the noise from the rental shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors
- Sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries during non-quiet hours shall not be more excessive than would be otherwise associated with a residential area
- Guest vehicles shall be parked in the designated onsite parking area
- The STVR (short term vacation rental) shall not be used for commercial purposes

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Coin laundry

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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-097-129-4208-01, TA-097-129-4208-01

Property is also known as

484304

About the neighborhood

Map
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

What's nearby

  • Kailua Pier - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kona Brewing Company - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 8 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The Rocks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Island Lava Java Kona - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Laverne's Sports Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gecko Girlz Shave Ice - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Downtown Kailua-Kona Escape: Steps to Ocean! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Downtown Kailua-Kona Escape: Steps to Ocean! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Kailua-Kona Escape: Steps to Ocean!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Kailua-Kona Escape: Steps to Ocean!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Kailua-Kona Escape: Steps to Ocean! located?

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

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Downtown Kailua-Kona Escape: Steps to Ocean! Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

william

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Wrong code for the condo, had to sleep in my car
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Centrally located and beach is located right across the street. Great restaurants around to choose from.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd M., Kelseyville, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
Just steps from the beach, shops, restaurants and more. Very nice unit in beautiful, quiet complex.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Shanae C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Decent place for the price
Decent place for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaarina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old charm
Lovely place to walk everywhere..for coffee fresh food market restaurants waterfront Kona Village shopping..so much to see and enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved being close to the beautiful Pacific Ocean & watching the waves crashing against the seawalls. We could walk to all the local amenties along Alli'i.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jill

Condo
Very nice efficient Condo. Host quick to respond and very friendly. Great location. Be prepared to park early after 5:00 it’s packed. Will recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Donald L.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Was not up to past standard
Stayed at property before so know area. This unit door lock would not work, so after messing around with guest services for 25 mins and getting backup key, air conditioning was welcome. Room poorly cleaned. Parking was problematic, not enough spaces. Came back from dinner at 8 pm ended up with truck in pay parking a block away for $40 . No other space available.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calvin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kona Days
Everything was good except for the parking. Too little spaces for guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Condo in Islander Inn
Adequate. I like the location of this complex, this particular unit is not the best I've stayed in. It's got everything it says, the photo isn't at all like the actual unit. Some confusion over codes & entry, we made it work. Could use some basic maintenance, fix hinges, that sort of thing. Kinda dark, but as a base for activities you're not spending a lot of time inside. That said, I'd stay there again. I will say about some of these short term vacation rentals - I don't mind taking the trash out when I leave, that's a necessity with bugs in this climate, but I really don't like having to strip sheets. I go on vacation to avoid doing housework.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stiff back
The location is very nice and within walking distance to many places. The room overall is all right, however the bed was lacking in comfort but not in hard springs. Also it would have been nice to have a remote for the a/c considering it is almost at the top of the ceiling. Parking is limited as well, but manageable. Overall if we could have gotten a decent sleep it would have been much better.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Collette

Islander inn kona
Our stay was fine..... but no sheets were provided for the pull out bed and multiple requests were made. We were told they would arrive on Saturday. Never happened. Very disappointing

8/10 Good

JoAnna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
Great Location, marginal at best for parking
Overall, the location was nice for us as we had great access to the farmer's market, shops and plenty of places to eat within walking distance. Check in was ok - front desk was less than welcoming and parking is a slight disaster. If you are looking for a place with an actual parking spot, this isn't it. Otherwise the place worked for what we needed. We could have used a couple actual kitchen towels - had to use bathroom hand towels - and a bath mat as the shower door catches water and when you open the door, water gets all over the floor. We didn't use the pool or anything so I can't comment on that but it looked like a nice place to sit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corinna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location!
My friend and I stayed at this location for 1 week and were very satisfied with everything. There is a queen bed and a hide-a-bed in the sofa, so it was perfect for two friends. The greatest thing about this condo is the location! We enjoyed watching the sunset on the ocean just behind us and grabbing a dinner or shave ice was perfectly convenient, just up or down the road. One morning we at breakfast across the street and watched the dolphins, who apparently make an appearance every morning! We were very pleased with our ability to speak to the owner, Greg, I believe. He replied in good time and helped us with all of our concerns. Just to clarify one thing, the front desk is open from 8 or 9 am until midnight. I would definitely recommend this condo for a couple or a couple of friends. I know I will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Steve

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Front desk cannot/will not help with anything. We were locked out of our room for over an hour even though we had got an ok for a late checkout the night before. Front desk said only the owner could give late checkout approval and we had no way of contacting them.parking lot is way too small with only one way in and no way to reverse direction so you can park. I would never stay there again or deal with the mgt. Company.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Joseph R.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Just an OK experience
The Good: The balcony was cozy. Nice pool area. Decent wifi signal. The Bad: The property is listed as Historic Kailua Village but it’s actually called Kona Islander Inn. This was very confusing at first because Kailua Village is right next door. We stayed 4 nights but was only able to park on premises one of the nights because not enough parking spaces. Had to park across the street the other three nights. Went to use the coffee maker and the filter was caked with dried up grounds and little bugs (very gross). Opened up one of the kitchen drawers and found a small dead cockroach-looking bug. There is no dedicated bathroom sink…you share the kitchen sink as a bathroom sink…weird. The bathroom exhaust fan needs to be seriously cleaned. It’s the little things that matter and when added up, made for an OK experience. A little more attention to details and this would a good place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Disapponted
Contact person did not answer three calls and did not return my call. I never talked to him once. Some issues with the unit needed to be brought to his attention but he obviously didn't care, Will not use again and will report this on my blog.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Steven C.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spend a few extra bucks
I blame myself for not looking closer at this property but take my advice and get a place worth your time. The selling point they keep advertising is you are steps away from the beach, while technically true the reality is the beach is tiny(maybe 10 yards in total) full of rocks, next to a busy street with constant traffic noise, and a hangout for vagrants. Zero communication with the host, couldnt access basic info. Listed as having air conditioning but it did not work. Listed as having a kitchenette but the sink is right next to the bathroom with a door that doesnt fully shut, gross.The bed, oh my god the bed must have been purchased 30 years ago it was stiff as a board. Pool wasnt worth anything unless you have kids that are learning to swim as its pretty pathetically sized for adults. If you want a place in kona thats near retaurants and shopping centers I gaurentee you there are better options available.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Braden H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to everything!
Close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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6/10 Okay

Todd

Could Have Been Better
Great location, convenient to everything. However, we arrived at our unit to find the screen door wide open and the door closer unscrewed from the wall. Once inside, we went to put our clothes in the armoire and one of the doors was broken. There was dust and debris under the bed and couch. Chipped paint on the walls. The bathroom exhaust fan hadn't been cleaned in who knows how long and we weren't surprised when we saw four cockroaches scurrying about. The lanai was covered in sand and hadn't been swept. When we wanted to watch TV, the remote was missing. The owner was responsive yet it appeared he already knew there was no remote and he said there would be a replacement. None ever showed up. We love the Kona Islander Inn but most likely will avoid this unit in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

marge B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Can enjoy so many types of activities just walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sherry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, perfect amount of amenities
I always love to stay here every time I come to the side of the island. Location is great nice pool and spa. The place has the perfect amount of amenities. Air conditioner works great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jarmila K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Old Kona condo
We enjoyed the location. Condo has old charm,but it shows its age. There is some opportunity to improve cleanliness overal
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024