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Downtown Kona Retreat | Walk to Restaurants, Beaches & Shops

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Window unit AC and ceiling fan for temperature controls
View of the Ocean beyond St. Michael`s and the adjoining cemetery
Room
Smart TV and complimentary Wifi
Kitchen Island has two bar stools for indoor dining (not shown in picture)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Place, Kailua Pier
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kailua-Kona Wharf
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kamakahonu Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Downtown Kona Retreat | Walk to Restaurants, Beaches & Shops

Cozy comfort meets convenience in this charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo—perfect for a single traveler or couple looking to stay close to all the action. Located just one block from the heart of downtown Kona, you’ll be steps away from oceanfront dining, shopping, the farmers market, and the shoreline itself. Enjoy everything Kona has to offer, then return to your peaceful home-away-from-home.
Inside, you’ll find a relaxing island-inspired space designed for both comfort and function:
Bedroom: Queen bed, ensuite bath, desk for remote work, and ceiling fan
Living Area: Sofa, flat-screen TV with cable, complimentary WiFi, and A/C that cools the entire unit
Kitchen: Fully equipped with oven, stovetop, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, and blender—plus a kitchen island with bar seating
Lanai: Step outside to enjoy a tropical breeze and peek-a-boo ocean views while you sip your morning coffee or evening Mai Tai
Guests enjoy access to the community pool, pay-to-use laundry, and assigned parking. The building has an elevator for easy access to this 4th-floor unit.
Please note: The property is located near St. Michael’s Catholic Church, and some church sounds may be heard during your stay.
Whether you’re here to explore Kona’s beaches, snorkel the reefs, or simply unwind in paradise, this central Kona condo is your perfect island base.
We provide complimentary starter essentials including paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, laundry detergent, hand soap, and trash bags. We also have an air mattress, pack and play, and high chair available for rent.
Receive peace-of-mind knowing that if something does go wrong, one of our friendly and professional staff members is only a phone call away. With a warm “Aloha”, we at First Island Realty look forward to welcoming you to your new home away from home.
Hawaii GE/TA-005-140-3264-01
STVR-20-395132

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 3750080160037, GE-122-089-7280-01, TA-122-089-7280-01

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located in Historic Kailua Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona, this condo is in the mountains. Kailua Pier and Moku‘aikaua Church are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kona Farmers Market and Kona Inn Shopping Village. KBXtreme and Kona Community Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. With scuba diving, snorkelling and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Kona Inn Shopping Village - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kailua Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kona Brewing Company - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪TK Noodle House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Island Lava Java - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kai Eats + Drinks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Herbivores - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Downtown Kona Retreat | Walk to Restaurants, Beaches & Shops have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Downtown Kona Retreat | Walk to Restaurants, Beaches & Shops?

As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown Kona Retreat | Walk to Restaurants, Beaches & Shops on 13 June 2026 start from AU$186, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Downtown Kona Retreat | Walk to Restaurants, Beaches & Shops pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Downtown Kona Retreat | Walk to Restaurants, Beaches & Shops?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Kona Retreat | Walk to Restaurants, Beaches & Shops?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Kona Retreat | Walk to Restaurants, Beaches & Shops?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Kona Retreat | Walk to Restaurants, Beaches & Shops 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.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean bright one bedroom unit with a great location. Propery Managers very attentive and friendly.

I recommend this unit for any couple wanting value and a great location.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent start

Being located near the center of Kona Kailua helped us get settled quickly with easy access to shops and sea front. Kitchen well equipped, good views and no problems whatsoever. A bonus on Sunday morning was hearing familiar beautiful church music on our balcony from the church below
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2025
Mahalo for staying with us and we hope to see you in the future
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kamakalino G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable

Comfortable place to go to after a long day
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2023
Aloha Kamakalino, glad to hear you were comfortable and enjoyed this unit mahalo, fir
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Modest building but clean and well maintained. The apartment had everything you need for a long stay and was perfectly outfitted for us. Neat and tidy. Perfect for active seniors.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words and positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that you found our apartment clean, well-maintained, and perfectly equipped for your extended stay. We hope to welcome you back in the future!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sukh J.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Host cancelled with less than 24 hours notice due to poor planning and communication

Booked the stay 2 months in advance. Was sent the check-in instructions 48 hours prior to arrival. 24 hours prior to check-in, the host canceled the booking and said the ongoing renovations were taking longer than expected. (Was never mentioned on the booking page by the way). We landed on Hawaii Island at 10pm on the night we had to check into this property without a place to stay. The host SHOULD have been able to foresee any construction delays and canceled much sooner. 24 hours prior is essentially incompetence. Buyer beware.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
We hope future guests will not let this review deter them from booking this beautiful unit. Certain unforeseen extenuating circumstances at the building led to the cancellation, and we promptly conveyed the information as soon as we were notified by the HOA. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration this guest experienced during their recent booking with us. We understand the importance of a smooth and stress-free travel experience. We want to assure potential guests that this is not a reflection of our usual standards. We understand the importance of transparency, and we are working with the HOA to establish better communication moving forward. We appreciate your understanding and remain committed to providing an exceptional experience for all our guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient location, lovely sunset views

I stayed for a week in January 2024. Check-in was easy, the instructions were clear, no trouble getting in late at night. The assigned parking place is very close to the elevator. There are a few stairs - four or five - between the elevator and front door of the unit itself on the 4th floor. The layout is comfortable for two people; no bedroom privacy if you were to have an additional guest staying in the living room, as the sliding doors provide incomplete closure, and the hallway is open. The living room furniture is uncomfortable - the day bed/couch has a thin, hard cushion and an unmanageable number of toss pillows we used in an attempt to get comfortable when seated. No other indoor seating is provided except a desk chair and two backless barstools. The bed was comfortable but low to the ground. Ceiling fans were nice to have and the a/c unit was very effective. The kitchen was well equipped - nice sharp knives and a good selection of pots and pans; we cooked most of our breakfasts & dinners at home to minimize expenses. The best part? Breakfast on the lanai (balcony) and watching the sunset from there every evening. Spectacular! True, you don't have ocean-front views - the water is a block away - but you can see & hear the ocean, and you aren't paying ocean-front prices. It was nice to find a couple of beach chairs, a beach umbrella, and snorkeling sets; we did not use them so I am unsure of the condition.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're delighted to hear that your check-in process was smooth and that you found the instructions clear. We're also glad you had the opportunity to experience the beauty of breakfast on the lanai and sunset views. We appreciate your insights regarding the layout and amenities of the unit. We'll certainly take your comments into consideration for future improvements. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation rental!

Great location for walking around Kona town. It had all the necessary amenities. Although when we first arrived, there was no toilet paper, but we reached out to the property manager and they brought some up to us promptly and also gave us some macadamia nuts for the inconvenience. Overall, it was exactly what we needed for our stay. Plus it was an adorable little place with a spectacular view. 10/10 recommended 🤩
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location for Exploring the Big Island

Wonderful location for exploring the Big Island with great access on Kuakini Hwy and walking distance to everything in the town of Kona. Assigned parking spot a plus together with having a secured (keyed) elevator. The employees of the host (First Island Realty) are very responsive and helpful. This unit is perfect to take in the sites and sounds of Kona and the Big Island.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location, but wouldn't stay here again

Overall, we were REALLY disappointed with this unit. First, the good: it is in a great location within walking distance to all of Kona town, the kitchen was well-stocked, the view and sunsets were GREAT from the balcony (though as other reviews have mentioned, you do look across the parking lot of a church), and the property management correspondence and people were great and super responsive. Unfortunately, we had to communicate with the property management due to a couple of unacceptable issues. The first issue we experienced was that the bathtub filled up with dirty water, hair, etc from somewhere one afternoon while we were gone. This caused us to not be able to use our shower for ~36 hours. As mentioned above, the prop manger was very responsive and understanding, and they did find a unit in a nearby building to use temporarily, but it was definitely a hassle we didn't want to deal with (and was very disgusting to see and smell). The other BIG issue is that the owner of the adjacent unit (next to this unit's bedroom) has a small dog that barked constantly between the hours of midnight and 1:00 am. The on-site manager said this is an ongoing issue they deal with, which was frustrating to hear since no other reviews had mentioned this. Based only on those two issues, we would never stay at this unit again. Also problematic was that the internet was basically not usable due to how slow it was, and the linens in the bathroom were old and should have been replaced before now. So, if you don't mind possible plumbing issues during your stay, and you don't mind barking dogs in the middle of the night right next to the bedroom, this unit might work for you. For everyone else, I would suggest looking elsewhere. I do want to stress again, though, how good the property management company (First Island Realty) was, since they did everything in their power to make the stay as pleasant as possible. Unfortunately, the problems are unit-specific and not things they could control.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2022
Aloha Ryan, We appreciate the kind words and feedback. We understand your disappointment and did everything we could to make it right for you. The plumbing issue from the unit above was very unfortunate and unforeseen. Our plumber in coordination with the HOA worked as quickly as possible to resolve this. We have instructed housekeeping to replace the linens more frequently and will monitor this closely. We are also working with Spectrum and the HOA to make sure there are no issues with the equipment/internet speed. Finally, we have spoken with both the neighbor and HOA regarding the dog and are working on a solution. We hope this review does not deter any future guests from renting this lovely unit centrally located in the heart of Kona. Mahalo, First Island Realty
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carlisle J.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

property was ok just not a good area of town

The property was ok carpet needs cleaning or replacing but everything else looked like it was updated recently. The unit is not in a good area of town which we didn't know until we got there sort of scary but no problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2021
Aloha Carlisle, We appreciate your feedback and will bring up your concern of the carpet to owners. Regarding the location: We're sorry you didn't feel safe. This unit is located centrally in town and crime rates are very low here in Kona. There is also a keyed elevator for additional security. Thank you for supporting local business and hope we can host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hawaii

Very enjoyable
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carolyn s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fantastic!

Great location - walking distance to everything in Kona! Beautiful condo! Everything seemed brand new. Gorgeous view ! Fully stocked kitchen. Might be nice to have a couple bar stools at the island, plus a comfie sitting chair. Thoroughly loved our stay! :)
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisset L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

Super clean place and great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

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