Don’t miss this fabulously updated Kona Plaza vacation rental. Condo #217 is a wonderful unit! Its amazing location right in the heart of Historic Kailua Kona Town makes this condo by far one of the most desirable condos around.
This vibrant and colorful, 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo sleeps 4. There is a Queen Size Bed in the bedroom & a Futon Sleeper Sofa in the living room. You can keep cool with Central Air Conditioning, enjoy the comforts of home with Wi-fi Access, Washer/Dryer, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Two TVs located in the living room and bedroom, (48 inch in living room, 32 inch in bedroom) Elevator Access & Underground Covered Parking.
The spacious Lanai affords many opportunities for gazing with amazing views of the Historic, Mokuaikaua Church and gardens completed in 1837! Expansive sliding doors entice the fresh tropical air and sunlight into the living room, bringing the outside in. Relax and enjoy the peace and tranquility.
Kona Plaza Condominium Complex has a brilliant and inviting pool with lounge chairs so you can just chill out and catch some rays, plus 2 BBQ decks with great views of the ocean/mountain.
Nestled in the heart of Kailua Kona Town off Ali'i Drive, there are a plethora of restaurants, shopping and attractions within walking distance. Check out these delectable restaurants: Pancho & Lefty's Cantina, Fosters Kitchen, Huggo’s on the Rocks, Kona Inn, Kona Canoe Club, Jackie Reys, Umeke’s Fish Market, Big Island Grill, Original Thai, Keoki's Fish & Chips, Kria Thai , Noodle House and MANY MORE!! For a night cap or enjoying the local nightlife check out Sam's place (Karaoke every night), MY BAR & Nightclub - LGBTQ Friendly Hot, Don’s Mai Tai Bar, Kava Bar, Humpy's and more.
The Scenic Kailua Bay and pier is just 500 feet from your door. How fabulous is that? The Pier is where most of the boat excursions on the Big Island's west coast depart (snorkel, whale watch, dinner cruises, etc.). You can also rent any toys you need for enjoying the beach and ocean. Kailua-Kona Beaches, Snorkel Bob's. Other unique and fun activities include, Octopus Farm, Seahorse Farm, Mauna Kea Volcano and City Of Refuge.
Major grocery stores, Island Naturals, KTA Superstores, Longs drugstore (CVS), gas stations, Costco, and Target are a short drive away. There are many wonderful coffee farm tours where you can see how the world-famous Kona coffee is cultivated. Mountain Thunder, Hula Daddy, Kona Coffee Living History Farm and many more. Don’t forget the famous Macadamia Nut. Check out these factories. Hamakua, Dr Paulo's Kona coffee & Mac Nut Farms, and Mauna Loa.
**All guests are required to sign a rental agreement with Knutson & Associates Property Management in addition to purchasing a Damage Protection Plan or providing a Security Deposit if they stay at this property. Inquire within for specific details**
**All Reservation Requests greater than 12 months in Advance MUST be approved in advance by the Broker In Charge. Rates are subject to change.**
TA-053-262-8480-01
STVR#-19-352458...
Registration Number: GE-053-262-8480-01, TA-053-262-8480-01
Heather S.
May 20, 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great location, very nice. Very grateful for the beach equipment and towels. Safe parking and relaxing pool.
Alisa G.
May 07, 2024
This is an older property but is fairly well maintained. Very limited amenities, including no shade whatsoever by the pool, but the unit is very nice. It also could use some updates, but it’s well furnished, and the lanai is large and comfortable. The unexpected find was the lovely BBQ deck, perfect for sunsets and cocktails with ocean breezes. Really my only major gripe is the near constant and intimidating communication from the property manager, beginning well before our stay. We were barraged with threats of fees and fines, to the point that I was scared to unlock the door five minutes early and sat in my hot car waiting for the strike of 4:00. And super stingy too, letting us know we only get “starter” toilet paper, paper towels and trash bags. If every guest buys a box of their own trash bags, where do they all go?
connie h.
Apr 22, 2024
Clean but a little worn out looking. The work being done in the basement parking area was concerning - is the structure safe? An explanation would have alleviated some worrying. The noise level from repair work during the day often prevented us from enjoying the lanai. When we could, we did enjoy sitting on the lanai and on the 4th floor deck. The main pluses are being able to have parking (very limited otherwise) and walking to restaurants.
Stuart S.
Apr 01, 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Problem free would be the best way to describe our stay. All of the access codes worked, and everything in the unit worked with no issue. The balcony doesn't have a water view, but it is roomy with a nice breeze. It was the default location for morning coffee. Communication from the mgmt company was also prompt, friendly, and efficient.
Barbara R.
Mar 26, 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a nice time in Kona and the condo was everything we were expecting. The photos and description were perfect other than the sofa has been updated. We were there for appr. 4 weeks and everything was great. We really enjoyed relaxing out on the deck late in the day and the view across to the church. We used the bbq's on the upper deck a few times and that was nice. This isn't a 5 star condo (and your not paying for one) so if you set your expectations realistically you'll be happy with your stay here. Having parking was an added bonus and touring around the island was the highlight of our stay. On the days we stayed in Kona it was very nice to be able to walk everywhere.
Nathan R.
Mar 25, 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our experience was great! The location was perfect! Maintenance fixed the one issue quickly!! The beach gear was great! We loved our stay!!!
Tom and Jan P.
Mar 14, 2024
We missed our 50th anniversary due to COVID so we’re making up for it. We were here 10 years ago; and now we have circumnavigate the Island 🏝️. This place is a very short walk to the Kona Inn Plaza.
Tamara E.
Dec 21, 2023
Our VRBO was a beautiful place to stay, the bed was comfy, great kitchen, bath and beautiful lanai. The air conditioning in each room was great too.
Chairs, towels and snorkeling equipment was provided for guest, and you could walk 5 minutes to town or the beach.
The parking in the garage was safe and secure with a special key provided.
We had a marvelous time and will return soon!
Thank you!
Quin J.
Jul 31, 2023
Walking distance to shops and eateries. Kitchen well stocked supplies. Convenient parking.
Jessy N.
Jul 19, 2023
The location right off Ali’i drive can’t be beat. When sitting on the lanai at night, we could listen to live music playing from a restaurant on the other side of the church. I spent hours out on the lanai each night - it was wonderful.
The unit is on the second floor, right by the stairs/elevator. Unfortunately, this meant people were often walking directly by the bedroom window and the walls were so thin it was easy to hear conversions or just footsteps. This meant there is absolutely no privacy to be had in the bedroom.
There was also very minimum hot water to be had. The hot water in the shower lasted less than 10 minutes, and I ran out of hot water washing dishes. Also, water would begin to pool and stand in the tub during showers. It drained, but slowly. And anytime we had to wash off mineral sunscreen (the only sunscreen allowed anymore, very thick and hard to wash off) the draining problem was even worse.
If there are stairs to the parking garage, I never found them and the elevator requires a security key to access the garage. A key is provided, but it’s attached to a bright orange spatula. It’s not exactly something you can walk around with, so we often found ourselves having to return to the condo just to pick up the security key to access the garage if we wanted to drive anywhere. The garage itself is also strangely laid out and fairly tight to maneuver within.
Otherwise, no complaints. We really enjoyed our stay.
Quin J.
Jul 16, 2023
Walking distance to shops and eateries. Kitchen well stocked supplies. Convenient parking.
Jessy N.
Jul 04, 2023
The location right off Ali’i drive can’t be beat. When sitting on the lanai at night, we could listen to live music playing from a restaurant on the other side of the church. I spent hours out on the lanai each night - it was wonderful.
The unit is on the second floor, right by the stairs/elevator. Unfortunately, this meant people were often walking directly by the bedroom window and the walls were so thin it was easy to hear conversions or just footsteps. This meant there is absolutely no privacy to be had in the bedroom.
There was also very minimum hot water to be had. The hot water in the shower lasted less than 10 minutes, and I ran out of hot water washing dishes. Also, water would begin to pool and stand in the tub during showers. It drained, but slowly. And anytime we had to wash off mineral sunscreen (the only sunscreen allowed anymore, very thick and hard to wash off) the draining problem was even worse.
If there are stairs to the parking garage, I never found them and the elevator requires a security key to access the garage. A key is provided, but it’s attached to a bright orange spatula. It’s not exactly something you can walk around with, so we often found ourselves having to return to the condo just to pick up the security key to access the garage if we wanted to drive anywhere. The garage itself is also strangely laid out and fairly tight to maneuver within.
Otherwise, no complaints. We really enjoyed our stay.
Richard M.
Jun 16, 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Had a great time staying here. Check-in was easy and condo included a kitchen.
Hannah K.
Jun 13, 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a fantastic stay at this property. The location is unbeatable, very easy to find & the checking in was relatively easy. All the amenities were perfect, we enjoyed sitting on the porch at night & listening to the live music that was happening downtown. It was perfect for what we needed - a place to crash during a beach vacation! All the amenities were as described & it was nice to have a full kitchen during our stay.The rental has chairs & an umbrella which were very helpful as well! The rental was also very clean & well maintained. I would recommend this to any couple staying somewhere, it's probably a little small for any other type of relationship. Big shoutout to TK Noodle down the street, you can walk here & the food is incredible! The guy made everything fresh for us. Our only complaint was that the furniture is just not very comfortable. The bed is very, very soft (we are not picky mattress people). The couch is stiff, it wasn't ideal for sitting and watching a movie or anything. Just not that comfy.
Candice S.
May 26, 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Not only was the location the best cause you could literally walk a few min to downtown kona but the place we stayed was clean and had everything we needed for snorkeling, hanging at the beach and what was also great was the washer/dryer was in the unit and to be able to do laundry before we headed home really was nice. Would definitely return in the future.The only thing is I wish the bed was a little newer and more comfortable felt like we kind of rolled to the middle when sleeping
