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"Great location!
Couldn't ask for a better way to spend the last few days of our vacation. The lanai is wonderful to hear the surf 24/7 and enjoy sunsets. Easy walk to Kona center. Parking convenient and the unit was well equipped. Mahalo!"
Oct 09, 2024 - Nancy S., Poughkeepsie, NY
"Paradise
This was our first visit to the Big Island. Our unit was perfect. We watched surfers every morning and afternoon from the lanai which had a totally unobstructed view of the water. Unit was spotless and so beautifully furnished, everything just as advertised. We will certainly be back."
Oct 06, 2024 - Eileen V., Salinas, CA
"Wonderful Gem
We are return visitors to the Island and love staying here. The condo is as described and then some. A closet full of boogie boards. Snorkeling equipment and beach chairs. Prime ocean front. Well-maintained. "
Aug 06, 2024 - , Bellevue, WA
"What a view!!!
This unit was amazing. Super clean, beautiful view from a big oceanfront lanai, great amenities and great location. My wife and I were totally impressed with the property as a whole. All the shops and restaurants on Ali'i Drive (downtown Kona) were within walking distance from the Kona Reef property so if you have a rental car during your stay there is no need to pay for parking downtown. The beach amenities were also a pleasant surprise, we definitely took advantage of the beach chairs when going to places like Kua Bay beach (highly recommend, go early!). "
Jul 26, 2024 - Donovan B., Tacoma, WA
"Kona Oceanfront Condo
We were very comfortable, the one bedroom was perfect. The condo was clean and spacious. The kitchen was well equipped with pots, pans and silverware. The ocean view was spectacular. We enjoyed breakfast and lunch on the lanai. We also had afternoon naps on chaise lounges. Customer service was excellent, they found my sunglasses, notified me and made arrangements for their return. The proximity to Kona was good. Overall this condo D-26 made for a great vacation. I would recommend it as a 10 out of 10. "
Jun 15, 2024 - Glenn M., Peoria, AZ
"You can’t trust those property managers
I travel a lot. And this is the second time when I have booked a place it’s accepted BUT accepted for a date that’s different than what you had booked. In other words, I booked it from Thursday to Monday. When you book it on The property owners or management need to accept the booking. When they accepted it, they changed the date to Sunday and did not tell me. So Sunday arrives and they ask us to leave. I told him I’d booked it until Monday and they said no “we accepted it only until Sunday”. No explanation no apology. They just told us to “get out and to find a hotel”. Because finding a hotel on a long weekend on a popular destination is just so easy. When we got to the hotel, there were five other families that had the same situation happened to them. It’s always with . So I don’t think I’ll be using them again and not a single word from these people after they kick us out which is pretty strange I get it. They realize they made a mistake, but they won’t fess up to it. When I contacted , they just told me the property managers have the ability to change the date as suits them best. But at least they could do is tell me that the only accepted it a day short so I could find somewhere else to be."
Jun 11, 2024 - , Battleground, WA
"Great condo in great location
Condo was exactly as described. Perfect for our stay. Views from Lanai are beautiful. Short walk to shops and restaurants. Property management company was very prompt with our one issue. (to turn air conditioning on you have to flip wall switch in addition to using remote). Pool area is nice, not too crowded, and overlooks ocean."
Jun 06, 2024 - Suzanne M., Wayne, PA
"A great condo with a spectacular view
We enjoyed every minute of our 11 day stay. It has been nicely updated. The lounges on the lanai were a nice plus. This unit is an easy walking distance to the shops and restaurants of Kailua. The ONLY downfall was the old washer/dryer unit. Time for the owners to replace the noisy old thing. If you have mobility issues, be aware that the elevator is 1/2 floor off from the units in the building. We would love to return to Kona Reef D-26. "
Feb 22, 2024 - , Williams, CA
"The ideal vacation oceanfront condo on the Island of Hawai’i
We stayed in Kona Reef condominiums’ complex for the second time and will be back here again! This is an amazing place you would stay on the island. It’s only 5 min walk to Kona Town and it’s next to the little Honl’s beach where you can relax on the send listening to the surf and tropical birds. Unit#D26 is very clean and has everything for your happy stay and joyful vacation: the comfortable King size bed, kitchenware, washer/drier, AC and the balcony with spectacular view! Oh, the balcony is probably the best part of the condo I would stay all day and night ) The sunsets were stunning and picturesque. We loved to observe starts and a full moon on the night sky. At mornings we enjoyed watching tropical yellow fishes in the curling turquoise waves, dolphins and whales! Yes, you may see whales just from the balcony during this time of the year. Overall, this cozy oceanfront condo is the great place to stay.
It’s only one thing I would recommend the owner is to add more decorations in the leaving room to make it more fashionable. However, it didn’t bother me at all because we came to be pleased by natural wonder of Island of Hawai’i.
Mahalo! "
Feb 02, 2024 - Irina M., Spring, TX
"No
Great place, incredible sunsets."
Jan 27, 2024 - Eugene B., Pearland, TX
"Great location and management company
I don't know where else you can be right on the surf from your lanaii, right next to a small local beach with surfers and boogie boarders to watch from the lanaii or beach, hear and see the waves and surf, pool, grilling and many amenities and still be only a 5 minute walk to downtown kona. It's our 4th stay there, so that's saying something."
Dec 10, 2023 - Stacia R., Eagle, ID
"Absolutely Wonderful!
We were celebrating our 40th Anniversary so this Vacation Rental was perfect! The sunsets from the lanai were amazing. It had everything you needed to have a great time on the Big Island. It was a bit warm on the island during our stay, so the air conditioning was nice during the hot part of the day. Had an absolutely wonderful time here!"
Nov 15, 2023 - Joan A., Manteca, CA
"Paradise
Very clean, beautiful place, spacious, very comfortable, close to town, right on the beach. Sunsets amazing. "
Oct 19, 2023 - Amanda C., Keizer, OR
"Nice seafront apartment.
The apartment was lovely with a gorgeous sea view. It was clean and everything worked for us. The only issue we had was there were no parking permits in unit even though in the instructions it said they would be there and were needed in the apartment complex. We arrived about 8pm at night and the person I called from the rental agency seemed a little disgruntled that I had woken him up! Anyway I called the agency the next day when they were open and ended up walking there and picking up the pass. They gave me a bunch to leave in apartment so basically I did their work! It would of been nice to have a starter pack of coffee in apartment on arrival too. So the apartment was great but not impressed by the rental agency. "
Sep 12, 2023 - , Wesley Chapel, FL
"Big Island Great Stay
Condo was in a great location. It had great views and could watch the sunset every night. They had all the beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, and snorkle gear avaible. All the items needed for cooking and staying here were there. Only 2 things that were kind of strange. The elevator does not go to any level where you dont have to take stairs. Very odd to have to lift luggage up or down eight stairs to get to the level you were on. Also the AC which was great, the outdoor condenser was on the lanai and it blows right at where you sit. So when its time to go on the lanai just turn off the 2 units and its not an issue. The condo didnt need them on for a hour or two while you sat out there and watched the view. FYI, binoculars were there to which i loved. "
Aug 12, 2023 - Allen B., Irvine, NA
"Hawaii 2023
We have stayed a various units at the Kona Reef over the past few years and this was one of our favorites. The view was amazing, the pullout couch very comfortable and we loved all the beach items in the closet."
Aug 07, 2023 - Sharon M., brea, CA
"A fantastic condo
We stayed here for 7 nights, and loved every single moment of it. The highlight of the condo is the deck: On the second floor of the building it seemed to be only about 20 feet away from the rocks that the wave was crashing on: the view was beautiful, the sound of the crashing waves was relaxing, and the deck had two chaise lounges as well as a pub-height table and chair set that was high enough so as to provide views that were not obstructed by the deck's metal railing. Other things we loved: only a 5-minute walk to the southern edge of the main town; two powerful AC units (one in the living room and one in the bedroom) that did such a good job of keeping the place cool that most of the time we kept one unit turned off; walk-in shower had a fixed showerhead and a handheld one; living room TV had built-in Roku go five us access to all our streaming services (Prime, Hulu, MAX, etc.) while the bedroom TV had cable; kitchen had great supplies (including a rice maker, crockpot, blender, coffee maker, etc.); the bed was very comfortable and the place was very quiet (we are light sleepers, and we slept solidly every night); the covered parking structure (which meant our black Avis rental stayed cool) ; mgmt asked us if there was anything we needed and I mentioned that we could use a couple of coozies and dishrack for the items that we hand-washed each day (i.e. the blender)....and within 24 hours they sent over a 4-pack of coozies and drainboard; we also made use of the swimming pool and the chaise lounges on the grass area next to the crashing waves, and we took the included Tommy Bahama chairs and snorkeling gear to a couple of the beaches."
Jul 23, 2023 - Marc P., DEL MAR, CA
"June Stay
Our stay was fabulous and the unit was wonderful, clean, full of all things needed for the beach. Loved the view and the deck furniture. Everything was amazing."
Jun 30, 2023 - Maria K., Kent, WA
"Perfect Week
The property was just like it was described. We were very happy to see it was supplied with all kitchen dishes, utensils, and pots, etc., necessary. Some basics, such as salt & pepper, cooking oil, and plastic wrap were also provided. Also supplied were 4 lawn chairs, a couple boogie boads, an ice chest, ggand a couple sets of snorkeling equioment."
May 09, 2023 - , Placerville, CA
"BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS
We really enjoyed our stay. The Kailua-Kona area is very vibrant. Much more so than Hilo. The condo is nice and comfortable. The view is fantastic. It was nice to be able to park in the parking garage. There were some tiny ants in the kitchen, but it wasn’t a big deal. A vending machine in the pool area would be nice, it could save a trip the store. "
Apr 09, 2023 - Sherry V., Newberg, OR
"Great place to stay
Really nice view from balcony makes a very relaxing stay. Loves the boogie boards, chairs, and few other amenities that made our stay even more fun."
Apr 01, 2023 - , San Mateo, CA
"This Condo is for Ocean Lovers
The photos of this condo are accurate. It is "on the beach" and the views are unmatched by most of the more expensive resort properties. With a western view, you have spectacular sunsets just about every evening. Every night, the sunset is celebrated with a Hawaiian conch blowing ceremony on the beach behind the condo. Mornings and evenings, you have surfers and boogie boarders riding the waves which at times during our stay were up to 12 feet high. We loved our stay and will definitely consider a return visit. The unit has been very tastefully remodeled and is comfortable for two people. Parking is free and we always found a spot on the upper level which is closest to the unit. The air in the living room was not working when we arrived but Knutson got it working again quickly and bought a new floor fan for us to use while repairs were being made. The unit is well stocked in the kitchen and everything worked fine. Kona Reef was built in the 1970's so the units are not large or lavish but we were very happy with our stay. Falling asleep to the sounds of the roaring surf is as good as it gets."
Feb 19, 2023 - Sigrid B., Lee's Summit, MO
"Perfect Kona location
Loved our stay at Kona Reef #D26! The condo is in a wonderful location-walking distance from the main tourist area of Kona but far enough away for peace and quiet. Really enjoyed how close we were to the water, and hearing the surf crash on the lava shore just outside the lanai was a perfect way to fall asleep at night. The condo was stocked with everything we needed to enjoy our stay, was spotlessly clean, and very comfortable. It took effort to leave the lanai each morning!"
Feb 09, 2023 - , Davis, CA
"Great Condo
Clean and comfortable oceanfront condo. Has everything you need for a relaxing vacation."
Jan 29, 2023 - Gina & Don A., Portland, OR
"Vacation in paridise
My wife and I had an amazing stay at Kona Reef.
The views is absolutely stunning. We are looking forward to coming back in the future. did an amazing job from beginning to end! thanks for the amazing stay! "
Jan 09, 2023 - Benjamin M., PennYan, NY
"You can't beat this view!
We had a great experience booking with . I found this condo on and then went looking to book directly with its management company (always preferable, IMO). The location of this unit is outstanding. Just south of Kona village but only minutes on foot to restaurants, bars, ABC stores, and shopping. We stayed a week and loved the privacy and quiet of Kona Reef. "
Dec 13, 2022 - Sara N., Highlands Ranch, CO
"Great location and ocean view
We had a great stay here. The view from the lanai was spectacular. We saw numerous dolphins and it was enjoyable watching all of the activity on the water. There are binoculars to use to get closer views. The location was nice for walking to shops and restaurants. It is one mile from the pier. We used the beach chairs, towels and cooler and there is an assortment of other beach gear too."
Dec 04, 2022 - , Bend, OR
"Happy again
This was our fifth time in Kona and forth time at Kona Reef. We were thrilled again with everything our condo had to offer. Location is perfect, the view is second to none and everything the complex has to offer was perfect. It was nice to have snorkeling equipment, chairs and coolers in our unit to use when we went to the beach as well as a washer and dryer to keep our clothing and towels fresh and clean. Pool and hot tub were a nice treat in the afternoon after the beach. Will definitely be looking for another available unit when we return in hopefully the near future!!!"
Nov 19, 2022 - JAMES Z., Campbell River, BC
"Another great stay in the same room
This is our second time in this unit and will always be our go to for Kona. The location is superb with a very brief walk to town. Just a tip cut down the back road towards the Royal Kona to avoid walking down busy Ali Drive. The room is well furnished and spectacular views. We ran into a couple minor issues during our stay but reps Claire and Mervlyn were absolutely fantastic with very quick resolution. Thank you again for another memorable visit."
Oct 16, 2022 - Jeff A., Orlando, FL
"Kona Reef D26 -Great Views
Ocean view with crashing surf. Perfect for watching surfers and sunsets.
Condo stocked with beach chairs etc. Comfortable furnishings for two people. Only thing we noticed was some vagrants camped near parking garage and hanging out nearby. Overall a good condo with spectacular views."
Oct 01, 2022 - , Vancouver, WA
"great location
We enjoyed our 4 days at Kona Reef. The ocean front location is perfect and close to all activities. The property is well maintained and the management is very responsive. For short stays, the unit had everything you need."
Sep 28, 2022 - , OCALA, FL
"Really loved our stay/place...but
Beautiful condo, gorgeous views, nice lanai w/ lounge chairs. Pretty much all beach and snorkel equipment supplied. Nice walking distance to shops. Snorkeling on the beach just to the left (South) of the condo was just as good or better than the popular snorkeling spots.
Two downsides:
1.although not on the street, the bedroom is streetside so we heard some noise.
2. No recycling can supplied
3. I had to remove trash on the last day, and it wasn't easy to find. Wandered all over the property even when trying to follow signs. Ended up DRIVING down and to the far end to put it away. For the fees we pay, we shouldn't have to take out the trash.
Other than this, it was a perfect stay."
Aug 07, 2022 - Ryan T., Atchison, KS
"Wonderful Hideway
A lovely quiet oceanfront condo. The unit was well equipped with everything you would need to be comfortable. We would happily returned in a heartbeat.
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Jul 29, 2022 - Anne F., Seattle, WA
"As advertised
No problems. Nice Condo"
May 14, 2022 - , Casa Grande, AZ
"Amazing Stay!!
This place is GORGEOUS. So close to downtown but you won't want to leave your balcony until after sunset. The place had a comfortable bed and everything you may need for a beach or even snorkel day. Loved this place and didn't want to leave!"
Feb 16, 2022 - Melanie C., San Mateo, CA
"My review
Everything went very smoothly. Easy to navigate booking, check-in, check-out. Great Location on the Ocean! "
Jan 16, 2022 - , Walla Walla, WA
"Nice condo with fantastic view
This condo is clean and comfortable with a fantastic view. . The location is great. Parking is easy. The condo had everything we needed and we really appreciated the beach equipment. "
Nov 23, 2021 - Lynn F., Raanana
"Sunsets, surfers and waves
We loved watching the waves, seeing surfers catch rides and making it back for sunset. We fell asleep on the loungers to the sound of the surf and were sorry to head back to the bedroom for the night. Comfortable and has what you need, and the view was mesmerizing."
Aug 25, 2021 - Kathleen O., Evanston, IL
"Great loacation and views at this well-appointed condo
This condo had everything we needed for a stay in Kona. The location was great for easily accessing beaches, shops, restaurants, and main thoroughfares. We had everything we needed for a great stay and enjoyed our time and stay in Kona!"
Jun 23, 2021 - Anthony D., Frederick, MD
"Outstanding condo and rental experience
Great location with a beautiful view of the ocean and sunset. Condo was very clean and quiet. Breakfast/lunch/dinner on the balcony was always a great experience and view. Parking was never an issue no matter what time of day. Condo was recently renovated and looks amazing. Easy walking distance to great shopping in Kona. Very close to many beaches. (Blake) was incredibly responsive any time we had a question... we loved working with them. This was our dream vacation and our dream place to stay!!! 10/10 experience."
Jun 15, 2021 - , Cedar Hills, UT
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