Enjoy an ideal, downtown Kailua-Kona location for your next 'Big Island' getaway at this contemporary 1-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental condo. As part of the Kona Plaza, this unit provides 2 guests with an intimate retreat, offering a community pool, private entrance, and direct access to the main Ali'i Drive for all your dining, shopping, and entertainment needs. Dine with mountain views in the lovely lanai and walk to all the waterfront attractions along the bay for your next Hawaii adventure!
-- THE PROPERTY --
TAT License No. TA-167-492-1984-01 | GE Tax No. GE-167-492-1984-01 | Ocean Views | Community Pool
Bedroom: King Bed
COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Pool, patio, BBQ deck, 2 elevators, outdoor seating & dining area
INDOOR LIVING: Living room, dining table, Smart TVs
KITCHEN: Cooking basics, fridge, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, trash bags/paper towels
GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer/dryer, linens/towels, New Daikin Split Air Conditioning System, hair dryer
FAQ: Step-free access via elevator
PARKING: Community parking lot (1 vehicle)
-- THE LOCATION --
WALKABLE: Beaches, nightlife (jazz clubs & local bars), historic attractions, casual & fine dining restaurants, cafes, shops, outdoor activity (parasailing, paddle boarding, snorkeling, scuba diving, tours, etc), Historic Mokuaikaua Church, Hulihe‘e Palace
BEACHES: Kamakahonu Beach (0.3 miles), Kalaepa'Akai Beach (0.3 miles), Honl's Beach (0.8 miles), Beans Beach (3 miles), Disappearing Sands Beach (3 miles), Magic Sands Beach Park (3 miles)
HIKING: Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park (4 miles), Honua’Ula Forest Reserve (8 miles), Captain Cook Monument Trail (13 miles), Nāpo’opo’o Park (17 miles), Pu’u Wa’awa’a Forest Reserve (18 miles)
AIRPORT: Kona International Airport (8 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
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-- 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...
Registration Number:
Hector R.
Dec 14, 2023
Perfect location, right in the heart of downtown Kona.
The condo fulfilled our needs. The bed was comfy, washer and dryer, bathroom was great, communication was great.
Kenneth P.
Nov 22, 2023
This is a well appointed property that exceeded its description.
We highly recommend this lovely property!
Greg S.
Sep 05, 2023
GREAT FOR COUPLES
Janet
Jul 07, 2023
We chose Kona as the place to celebrate our honeymoon. This unit was chosen due to its location/proximity to features that were nearby, and it provided us the opportunity to explore the town on foot. The underground garage set our minds at ease for security and safety. Our biggest surprise was how nicely appointed the unit was. Not only good taste and contemporary appointments, but really thoughtful "extras" such as a first aid kit, and sun screen. It conveyed a feeling that we were genuinely being "hosted", and not just provided a place to stay. The stay will forever color our thoughts and memories of Kona, and the very special time in our lives that brought us there.
Janet Z.
Apr 15, 2023
amazing location, great accomodation
Steve F.
Mar 08, 2023
The condo was clean and well set up for vacation
I will rent again
Linda
Feb 08, 2023
The vrbo was perfect for us. It had everything we needed. The location was the best part! We could literally walk down a short path and be on Ali’i. We were able to walk to restaurants, shops, and beaches. There was beach equipment too which was great. we loved it!
Derek C.
Jun 24, 2022
Excellent location! Loved the cleanliness of the property. The owner was a fabulous communicator
Eunjoo C.
Jun 18, 2022
Katt’s place is just as described. It was clean, conveniently located, easy check in and check out.
Ryk D.
Mar 04, 2022
The condo was immaculately clean and well furnished. The location was excellent as was communication with the owner. We would definitely recommend staying there.
Ron H.
Feb 21, 2022
Property was centrally located, very clean, and Owner was very communicative.
Sommer L.
Dec 24, 2021
This place has it all! It was centrally located next to lots of shopping, food, beaches and the harbors for water exertions. We stayed here for 6 nights. Katt was amazing to work with from the time our reservation was made and throughout our stay. She was quick to respond with any questions we had.
Michael Y.
Jul 13, 2021
We stayed here 17 nights while I was working remotely during the weeks and on “vacation” on the weekends. This unit has been renovated and it’s pleasant to stay here. There was plenty of internet bandwidth for video conferencing or streaming Netflix, Hulu, etc with your own Roku or Fire TV. Probably the best thing about this unit is the location. There are tons of restaurants and bars within a short walk. There’s even beaches and snorkeling within reach without driving.
Summary:
Pros -
- great location right by the 200 year old church.
- bbq grill on the fourth floor with a great view of the water and the church. We used this almost daily for lunch and only saw another person once. (We grilled for lunch on Pacific time so it was around 9am).
- recently renovated unit with nice bathroom and kitchen
- the owner is VERY responsive and was amazing to work with the few times we experienced minor issues.
- the unit is nicely equipped with all the kitchenware and bathroom supplies most people would need.
- central air in this unit is much better than window A/C units that only cool one room and are noisier. The central air went out twice during our stay but the owner was able to get the condo complex to fix quickly both times.
Cons:
- there’s really no view from this unit. I mention this because for this price range a view of the ocean is available. A colleague of mine stayed in another Kona Plaza unit in the same floor and had a decent view for about $40 less per night (his unit was otherwise not as nice, however).
- if you are working remotely, you may need to supply your own desk and office chair as the furniture in the unit is not really suitable for this purpose. It was no big deal for me as I keep an office chair and folding table (I use for a desk) in offsite storage between trips.
- water pressure in the shower could be a bit stronger, but it was not too bad.
- small main TV (for the space) that was difficult to view in the daylight. No big deal because who goes to Hawaii to watch TV? But I mention because it’s an easy fix.
- no tv in the bedroom. Again no biggy, but an easy fix and available in most other units at this price point.
