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"Pineapple #330
What a delightful place to stay. Everyone was nice and the condo was clean. The sunsets were beautiful. Any questions that came up, were quickly answered. I appreciate the kindness that was provided."
Sep 22, 2024 - , Stayton, OR
"when boom is relaxing
fabulous views of ocean from private beach and saltwater pool.. pull up a chair next to the seawall and relax to the booming waves crashing feet away. Apartment is comfortable and well-appointed."
May 25, 2024 - Richard W., Boise, ID
"Wonderful!
Lovely. Beautiful condo next to the beach. Everything in the condo was clean, up to date, tons of equipment for whatever you wanted to do."
Apr 17, 2024 - , Seattle, WA
"Ocean views, bird songs and whales
Casa de Emdeko is a great complex! We loved the salt water pool right beside the ocean, and the atrium and water fountain in the middle with all the birds singing their beautiful songs. The property description was accurate, arrival and departure instructions were straight forward, Knutson & Assoc were great to work with, and we would definitely recommend this property to others. We did however, find the cleaning to be a bit sub par. Housekeeping should pay more attention to the details/high traffic areas (e.g. door knobs and light switches and surrounding areas). We found the kitchen to be very functional, the living area had lots of space, and the bathroom, especially the spacious shower, was great! Having the Kona Trolley/shuttle bus stops right in front of the complex was very handy as well. We spent a lot of our time out on the lanai, enjoying the birds' songs, and watching for whales - and yes we saw some! We very much enjoyed our week at #330 Casa de Emdeko!"
Feb 18, 2024 - Bill & Karen C., Lake Country, BC
"A comfortable stay after changes
First impressions. the unit looked very clean, the front room large with open floor space. The kitchen well equipped.
The bed was very uncomfortable. A 4-inch-thick piece of multi-purpose foam was used for a topper
and too soft producing sweat and we rolled to the middle.
As mentioned by others, the outside lights at night lit up the bedroom like noon time.
After a mostly sleepless first night we removed the foam piece, remade the bed, it was comfortable! We had to cover the bedroom window blinds with towels to darken the room at night.
The Tv was about 20 feet away from the couch and initially we had to raise the volume, so we decided to move the couch 6-8 feet towards the TV and that made all of the difference solving the TV viewing and loudness problems.
We put the large old bed foam piece, behind the couch during our stay.
The washer and dryer were a plus as the complex pay
machines were very old looking.
No beach stuff, coolers, umbrellas, snorkeling equipment etc.
The air conditioning was a plus.
BTW: during the night the bed without the foam pad was cooler, just used the ceiling fan.
The TV had a good picture but no Element remote control, just the Spectrum remote. Our Fire Stick was useless, no other HDMI ports were available. There were no usb outlets so bring your own.
The balcony was wonderful for early morning coffee and breakfast as well as an afternoon drink or dinner later. We spent a lot of time here.
The beach area was nice for relaxing and viewing the sunsets as was the saltwater pool.
There were continuous internet interruptions with warnings on our Ios units saying the connection was not safe. Our MS laptop just disconnected, regularly. Virus scans showed no breaches but be cautious anyway.
This unit became very comfortable after we made the above changes, especially discarding the bed foam topper, covering up the bedroom windows at night "
Jan 30, 2024 - Joe W., Friday Harbor, WA
"Casa de Emdeko #330
Casa de Emdeko 330 was a great rental for our 10 day stay in Kailua-Kona. The condo provided a lot of indoor space, and included a washer/dryer, as well as a fully stocked kitchen and California King bed. The unit was very clean and the outdoor deck space was large and offered a fantastic ocean view. We did not encounter any problems and the rental through Knutson and Associates was seamless. It was also nice to have a code for the door instead of carrying keys with us. Will definitely stay here again on our next trip to Hawaii island. 5*"
Jan 02, 2024 - Marlene W., Red Deer, AB
"Kona
We rented 330 Casa de Emdeko and it was very nice. The management company was easy to work with. We loved the saltwater pool at the complex!"
Nov 14, 2023 - Karen C., Tacoma, WA
"Aloha Stayed in unit 330 &219
My stay in both of those units especially 219 was outstanding.The personal who handled our stay at those units especially 219 when we needed their attention with a hot water problem was outstanding.We Will use your organization again on our next vacation when we come home again to recharge.Mahalo"
Nov 13, 2023 - Ray C., Texarkana, TX
"magnificent
everything perfect"
Nov 02, 2023 - MARIA ELISABETTA M., Seattle, NA
"Clean and beautiful site!
Very nice place with 2 pools, and clean appartement! Big shower, lits of space! Loved it."
Aug 21, 2023 - Isabelle B., Lac-Beauport, QC
"Fabulous stay!
Comfortable & clean. Would definitely stay again!
Beautiful unit...Thank you!"
Aug 07, 2023 - , Manzanita, OR
"Awesome!
Very clean, cozy with all the amenities you need for a gorgeous journey. "
Jul 28, 2023 - Marc B., Gatineau , QC
"Kona getaway
The property management company kept us well informed from beginning to end of the stay. The property met our expectations of the descriptions of the property. It was clean the furniture was comfortable and the view was as advertised. It was a short fifty yard walk to watch the beautiful sunset,which we did daily. Wonderful stay."
May 12, 2023 - Jacque P., Highland, CA
"Enjoyable stay
We rented this condo for 3 weeks. We had a couple of issues and Knutson was very prompt in responding. The condo had plenty of kitchen items for the 2 of us. There were also 2 of the camp style chairs to use at the beach. Hopefully the dryer gets repaired as it sounds like you are drying several gym shoes in it. The bedroom has a new kind sized mattress and the bed is comfortable although the fitted sheet didn’t fit well and kept coming off. There were plenty of towels and beach towels. The one negative I would say is the bedroom windows face the outdoor hallways and the blinds do let in a lot of light at night so if you need a dark room, this may be an issue but it seems that many units in the complex are the same."
Feb 15, 2023 - Pat W.
"Enjoyed our stay
Casa de Emdeko is a nice property with a very friendly vibe to it and Knutson was great to work with. They responded promptly to any questions we had. As for the unit: pros were that it was spacious and clean, has some updates, was pretty well stocked, was very quiet, has A/C, and there is a great community grill and common area. The only cons were that my husband and I found the mattress to be too soft (and I tend to like softer mattresses) and that the sun hits the lanai in the morning through early afternoon so it was rather hot to sit out on until later in the day. Of course, that's not an issue if you're off exploring the island during the day. We didn't use the pools, but the salt water pool location was almost as good as swimming in the ocean."
Dec 13, 2022 - , Seattle, WA
"Excellent Time
The property was clean, the interior was upgraded with newer appliances and tiling work, it was peaceful and quiet. We had everything we needed in the kitchen, everything worked."
Oct 30, 2022 - , Eagle River, AK
"Beautiful Stay at Casa De Emdeko 330
Absolutely Loved this place!"
Oct 08, 2022 - Janette M., SLC, UT
"Casa De Emdeco 330 is a Diamond
WOW! What a Great Experience! We just loved our slice of heaven. Hawaii at its best! King size bed, walk-in shower, galley kitchen, living room, and a lanai. Amazing view from the Lanai. Tropical Courtyard, ocean view, fresh water pool, salt water pool, BBQ area. All gated and secure on Alii Drive, minutes from everything exciting yet private and Secure. Sunsets and Morning coffee on the Lanai are definitely Memory's I'll keep forever."
May 20, 2022 - GINA D., Hidden Valley Lake, CA
"Kona get away
It was cleen and quiet."
Apr 01, 2022 - Frances M., Irvine, NA
"Perfect Seaside Getaway!
My 2nd trip to the Big Island. This condo and the complex were much better than previous stay. Clean, well maintained, and little things like a small stock of spices like salt, pepper, etc and coffee filters, six pack cooler with reusable ice packs. The drying rack in the shower was lovely for hanging swimsuits to dry. I LOVE the salt water pool which allowed me to swim seaside without the danger of pounding surf. This trip for me was all about scuba diving each morning. In the afternoons I lounged in private beach and swimming area. In the evenings lots of socializing near the beach. Mostly adults rather than a bunch of screaming, noisy kids. I will return to the Big Island and I will try my best to rent Casa De Emdeko 330!"
Feb 28, 2022 - pat j., grand junction, co
"Great ocean view and a comfortable place to stay
We've rented other units at Casa de Emdeko and found this to be the nicest. Immaculate housekeeping, kitchen had everything, bathroom well updated, plenty of towels, etc. The one significant drawback for this very nice unit is that while it has a great view and the best, most inviting, and comfortable lanai furniture, it has full sun until afternoon, which means it's not possible to even enjoy breakfast or coffee or read on the lanai. Such an easy fix would be the pull down screens that many units on the sunny side have.
Top rating to Knutson as a management company in general and for the immediate weekend response and repair when we were briefly locked out.
All in all a very pleasant stay."
Jan 19, 2022 - , Seattle, WA
"Work stay
It was good. Work week I Kona so unfortunately I didn’t get to enjoy all the amenities!! But easy in easy out... knives need sharpened! But I made them work."
Nov 23, 2021 - , Rohnert Park, CA
"4 nights Casa De Emdeko
Excellent"
Jul 23, 2021 - , Seattle, NA
"Amazing!!!!
It was our first time staying at Casa de Emdeko. Hands down WHAT AN AMAZING UNIT! Very spacious with Ocean views, very private and gave that relaxed feel, at night you hear the waves crashing on shore. Bedroom was also spacious with a King size bed. Would definitely stay again!"
Jul 01, 2021 - Rene K., AIEA, HI
"Amazing condo
The condo has a wonderful yet simple beach theme that felt like home. It was clean and comfy. "
May 08, 2021 - Angelia L W., Seattle, NA
"SUNSETS WERE AMAZING!!
Don't have a lot of time, but I am being honest when I tell you the room met all of our needs. We had a blast in Kona and intend on coming back and staying in the same place again!!
Ken"
May 05, 2021 - KENNETH V., Lake Oswego, OR
"Knutson is an Excellent Company to Work With!
Knutson was exceptional to work with. Having visited in Hawaii each year for the past 34 years, I have worked with various Companies and found Knutson to be the best. Going forward they will be the Company I work with. They were
Prompt in responding, accommodating and very professional. "
Mar 04, 2021 - Ronald M., Trafalgar, IN
"Kona October 2020
Fantastic experience! Definitely a needed vacation during 2020 craziness. Knutson and associates were great to deal With! Property was everything I needed. Fantastic people and views. Will definitely use Knutson again."
Nov 02, 2020 - Don G., Knapp, WI
"Review of Casa de Emdeko Unit 330
Very good, given the virus circumstances "
Apr 01, 2020 - , Centennial, CO
"330 Casa De Emdeko
couple little things, bed linen & newer towels would have been appreciated. All in all an excellent experience & lovely functional unit. A definite do again. "
Mar 16, 2020 - Dave G.
"Casa magic
The Casa continues to weave its magic after 12 years visiting. But don’t tell anyone! It’s our secret paradise!"
Nov 29, 2019 - Rod C., NSW, Sidney
"vac
Better thanexpected"
Nov 14, 2019 - , Rancho Murieta, CA
"Stunning views, amazing facilities!
Had an amazing stay in this apartment. Loved the location - far enough away from the town but close enough to be able to pop in and out as we pleased (just a short trip on the trolley $2 each way, or if you’re up for it a nice 2km walk). Lots of bars and restaurants and cool small-town shopping. The pool is amazing and the sunsets were absolutely spectacular. We brought food and enjoyed barbecuing every night and unwinding with a beer/wine. The apartment itself is spacious and tidy and the aircon was a treat after being out and about all day. Comfortable and large bed, which was great and a lovely large shower. Everything was great! "
Sep 30, 2019 - Julia C., Whakatane
"Casa De Emdeko 330
We stayed in unit 330 for 10 enjoyable nights. The upstairs unit was spacious, and nicely updated. The bed and sofa sleeper were both very comfortable. We found most everything we needed in the unit, aside from pillow cases for the spare pillows - need some of those! We loved having the stack washer/dryer in the unit! There is some extra furniture on the lanai - more than in photo, which makes it a bit more cramped. Also need to mention the storage locker outside the front door - there is a ton of beach equipment to use, which is a fantastic addition! We found the complex clean, quiet, and lovely. The location was perfect for us, with great beaches nearby. My son enjoyed the saltwater pool in the evening, and the fresh water pool area was nice also. There is a really nice community area with big Weber grills. Unfortunately, it could take 2 days to cook your food...really slow grills, so plan accordingly. Parking inside the gate can be tough in the evening, but I felt that the area was safe. Overall, loved our stay and would return again!"
Apr 29, 2019 - Michele W., Gig Harbor, WA
"Terrific Condo!
We enjoyed our stay in this clean, updated condo. Terrific location. There were plenty of plates, flatware, and glasses; however, we could have used better cookware and cooking utensils. That is minor, and did not in any way make our stay less enjoyable. Wonderful!! "
Aug 21, 2018 - Dawn H., Sierra Madre, CA
"Casa #330 is a great little condo!!
My grandparents were the original owners of this great little condo and I must say, the new owners did a great job on the reno!! Love the king bed and all the updates. Best shower ever!! A/C took awhile to catch up during the day but was fine once the sun went down. We will definitely be back!!"
Aug 21, 2018 - Dale F., Houston, TX
"condo review #330
Best thing about this unit was the gorgeous view. It lacked kitchen towels, cutting board which we had to request. There was no beach equipment (chairs, beach gear that we had in previously rented units). Also, the bed was not comfortable. The cabana bathrooms
were locked and we were not given a code. We asked someone at the pool and the code we were given did not work at the women's restroom."
Jun 16, 2018 - , San Leandro, California
"excellet
amazing location and services, lovely place "
Jan 28, 2018 - Richard S., Vancouver, WA
"Big Island Escape August 2017
Thank you for providing us with a great Location. and modernized unit.
It provided us with all that we required for a Holiday in the sun..
Whilst we a little late getting into the Unit.
The whole experience made up for that two fold...
To have access to two pools, 3 new Weber BBQ,s, sunsets on the beach etc..
The other guests there were very friendly as well..
Thanks from Geelong Australia.
Dancie was very helpful.
Fish Hopper, Huggos on the Rocks and so many more Restaurants were top class.
Laurie & Lynne Hill and Anne Winter from Adelaide Sth Aust. "
Aug 29, 2017 - Laurie H., Belmont, NA
"over priced renters beware.
for the price, the unit could of been better. overall the complex was nice. lights not working because someone turned out light bulbs. which someone should of checked. light switches that didn't turn anything on. other light switches that were upside down. the fridge door opened into the small kitchen, instead of someone taking the time to switch the door around. the air conditioning seemed stale smelling. the unit is connected to a main system so you do not have your individual air. you share air. had to fight with the screen door on the lanai, constantly falling off the track. the speakers on the stereo would not work. didn't get the music to work until day 5 of our weeks vacation. maintenance guy didn't even try to fix the stereo. he could barely change a light bulb. i had to fix the speakers. the wires to the speakers were oxidized and had to be cleaned. there was only one extra roll of toilet paper. we ran out and i was told to go down and take some from the bathroom down by the pool or go buy some. finally they brought some to us after a hassle. the 2 of the 3 remotes needed new batteries. the table cloth on the table on the lanai was stained, couldn't tell if it was permanent or just wasn't cleaned. two red stains on the ceiling above the couch, blood? don't know. could use a new couch. it sags in the middle and is uncomfortable. i was promised possibly a partial refund of the cleaning deposit, never received. renters beware. the management company acted like i was a nuisance."
Jun 25, 2017 - douglas k., gold Hill, OR
"Wonderful!
Everything was seamless and great. Knutson and associates was easy to book with. 330 was quiet, clean, easy to find and convenient to attractions as well as a great ocean view."
Nov 28, 2016 - Monte R., Washington Terrace, UT
"Really good experience.
We were very last minute. All was perfect, really good communications with Knuston and associates. Really clean, perfectly renovated place. I recommand this place."
Nov 25, 2016 - Remy L.
"excellent flat
excellent flat, big, clean, nice view, quiet, nearby town. We would come again. "
Nov 25, 2016 - Dietmar D., Weinheim, XX
"Casa Trip
Had a good time. Weather was very cooperative. Never saw the property mgmt professional."
May 24, 2016 - , Fairfield, CA
"Great condo!
We stayed for 8 nights in March 2016 and really enjoyed our stay. The condo was very nicely renovated, clean, and quiet. This condo has a comfy bed, large bathroom, excellent central A/C, and a kitchen fan which was very helpful when cooking. There was also beach chairs, XL towels, and coolers which was great. My only recommendation would be for more seating in the living room.We would recommend this unit to friends!"
Mar 31, 2016 - JODIE O., SURREY, BC
"Aloha and Mahalo
I am a frequent visitor to the big island to visit family. This time we needed our own accommodations and stumbled across this gem.
Our 8 day stay at this condo unit was better than we expected. The price definitely was the biggest plus, location was perfect and being on the ocean and seeing and hearing the crashing waves was amazing. The unit was redone this year as stated in the details they provide. The pics are exactly what you see, clean and comfortable.
It's totally suited our needs.
Knutson and Asscs provided us with a mobile ap for total convenience to check in and out, etc. They also had emailed on a couple occasions in ensure we were satisfied and if we needed anything further.
I will definitely be rebooking either here or with other of their affordable properties they manage. Customer service was exceptional and appreciated.
Mahalo
"
Mar 09, 2016 - Mary Jane G., Dorchester, Ontario
"A very enjoyable vacation in Kailua Kona
Casa De Emdeko #330 was clean & comfortable with all the amenities we could ask for, from a completely stocked kitchen to snorkeling equipment and beach towels. It was a great choice. I would definitely return for another stay. The management company that handled the reservation process was very responsive and helpful. Thank you!"
Feb 25, 2016 - Carla F., Chanhassen, Minnesota
"Casa de Emdeko
Very nice updates. Clean. Friendly staff and very helpful."
Feb 24, 2016 - W. M., Lethbridge, AB
"Great vacation rental!
It was a wonderful experience. The condition of the condo made my friend and I think of buying something similar for future use!"
Jan 05, 2016 -
"Staying at Casa de Emdeko
We very much enjoyed swimming in the salt pool, using the outdoor pavilion, looking out at the gardens grounds below and the ocean waves from the lanai."
Jan 05, 2016 - Ronald & Sharon K., Ocean View, HI
"Awfully Disappointed. Dirty, Cluttered, and Outdated.
I was really disappointed, especially for the cost of a week. I have stayed in Hostels which were less cluttered and dirty. Others commented on the condo being worn down, but it was worse than that. There was clutter everywhere; every surface was full of stuff (books, papers, misc decorations, etc.). Every closet also had stuff in it; the bedroom closet had extra lamps and other things. The bathroom closet was completely unusable as it was packed full. The décor, kitchenware, and furniture looked as if it had not been updated since the 90’s. It was awfully dirty too, when we arrived there was a dead cockroach in the light over the bathroom sink & later in the week we saw another live cockroach in the kitchen. I contacted the management company about the cockroach and about the toilet which was continually filling, stopping, and then refilling again. They sent someone to remove the dead cockroach, unfortunately whoever came to clean it removed the light and let all the dirt, dust, and debris from inside the light fall all over the sink AND they didn’t clean it up. Therefore, when we got back for the day there was gross stuff all over the sink. In response to the constantly running toilet, they told us to just remove the back and try to make sure it was closing… As your vacation rental tenant should I have to remove the back of the toilet and fix your toilet multiple times a day? Anyway, it wasn’t the chain catching because the flapper would close and the filling would stop, but two hours later it would start running again even if we hadn’t used it which to me more sounds like a slow leak and something a plumber should be called in to fix.
It felt more like I was stepping into someone’s dirty house than a vacation rental. We had planned to check out on Friday, but I just couldn’t take it anymore and we left on Thursday and went to stay in the Marriott (which we loved by the way) in downtown Kona.
"
Jun 12, 2015 - , Oceanside, CA
"staying at casa de emdeko 330
a one bedroom with full kitchen with pullout bed in living room deck with ocean view"
Feb 23, 2015 - , freeland, WA-Washington
"mengeska 49 1236 trzin
this was our best vacation"
Nov 05, 2014 - anton s., trzin, slovenia
"Lovely setting
Kondo needs some upgrade...Bed TV STOVE Toaster
"
Mar 07, 2013 - Edward L., Crescent Hope, BC
"Christmas Holiday
My husband and I have been coming to the Casa de Emdeko for 20 years. For us it is always great to be warm and see our friends. It is like a home away from home.
If I was going to change one thing about the unit itself, I would lose some of the plastic flowers that are pretty tcky. There are so many lovely flowers on the island. They should be enjoyed."
Jan 27, 2013 - Kathi & Roger M., ND Agusta, WI
"Vacation time in Kona
We've stayed at your place many times over the past 20 years and it's the only place we stay at. We love it at the Casa. Everyone is soo friendly and helpful. "
May 01, 2012 - Harvey f., Renton, WA
"Review
After initially being locked out and no answer on the emergency number, the next door neighbor helped find someone to let us in. The owner of Knutson's took the time to send a card to say how sorry she was and included a gift certificate to a local restaurant which we greatly appreciated, but did not expect. A class act by the owner, we thought."
Mar 14, 2012 - sandra w.
"Always very plesant
We were very happy with the Condo with the possible exception of the small screen TV. It was very difficult to see sporting events like the Super Bowl. Didn't even see the rude gesture during the half time show! This probably is not a problem for most visitors but we do stay a month."
Feb 09, 2012 - Michael M., Lancaster, CA
"Wonderful Kona
A great unit, very comfortable. Good pool."
Dec 05, 2011 -
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Time to replace couch pads, clean carpets and replace deck loungers that are torn and falling apart! "
Sep 26, 2011 - Adele C.
"Non updated condo
The kitchen was a problem. The dishwasher went out the first week and wasn't repaired for over a week. The stove required constant cleaning and we were unsuccessful in getting it clean. The refrigerator is rusting. There should be a larger "hole" in the kitchen (remove cabinets above the sink) to view the scenery. The wicker furniture in the living room was dusty underneath. The elevator was useless. Price performance for this unit was not satisfactory. Kailua-Kona is currently overpriced so we will change the location for our future snowbird vacations. "
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