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Incredible Ocean view from Updated Top Floor Condo!

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View from the lanai
Lanai seating
Outdoor dining
Beautiful grounds
Pool area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Place, Honl's Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Kona Farmers Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kailua Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Cabinet Bed

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 King Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Primary Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Incredible Ocean view from Updated Top Floor Condo!

The Kona Makai is an Ocean Front Complex located on famous Ali'i Drive just 1 mile south of the edge of historic Kona Village. Kona Makai has immaculately maintained Hawaiian native plants. Enjoy the wonderful ocean-front seating area with loungers, feel the ocean spray, and listen to the rolling waves. Watch the spinner dolphins traveling by most mornings and back again in the late afternoon. We've also seen whales and monk seals! Enjoy amazing sunsets and good conversation with your fellow travelers. The heated salt water pool and relaxing spa are steps from the ocean, along with gas grills and eating areas for dinner. This a quiet complex with tennis courts, exercise rooms, and ping-pong.

This is a 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Unit, with a loft and soaring open-beam ceilings. It is on the 3rd floor without an elevator. This spacious condo has been recently updated with stone counter tops, new kitchen cabinets, tile floors, both bathrooms redone, and new bedroom furniture in both bedrooms, and new mattresses on all beds. There is a dining set for six inside, along with a dining table and chairs on the lanai. There are TV’s in both bedrooms and the living room. The living room and master bedroom both feature 65" 4K smart TVs, with a 55" in the 2nd bedroom. Incredible ocean views from the lanai with access from the living room and the primary bedroom. There is a King Bed in the primary bedroom, which also has an ensuite bathroom, a Queen Bed in the second bedroom, a King Bed in the loft, and a queen-size cabinet bed located in the living room. It is fully equipped with a washer, dryer, towels, linens, dishes, and shopping bags for purchasing your groceries etc. Everything you need for a day at the beach is included: chairs, beach towels, a cooler, an umbrella, beach toys, and plastic dishes for use at the pool and beach.
This condo feels like home.

We have family that own the ground floor condo directly below us. If you are coming with a group and need another unit, please contact us to send you the information on that unit, so you can determine if the rental of both units are available for your stay.

There is an additional property damage protection plan available through VRBO

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About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located by the ocean, this condo is in Holualoa Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. Kailua Pier and Hulihee Palace are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include KBXtreme and Kona Community Aquatic Center. Donkey Mill Art Center and Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks, power boating and whale watching.
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Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Honl's Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kona Farmers Market - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kailua Pier - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 7 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Don's Mai Tai Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Royal Kona Resort Oceanfront Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Huggo's On The Rocks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Island Lava Java - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kai Eats + Drinks - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful apartment on the third/last floor with a beautiful view of the ocean and the property from the lanai. Perfect for 3 adults and 3 kids. Well equipped kitchen, laundry in the apartment and beach and pool stuff (chairs, boogie boards, etc.).Great communication with the host as well. Easy check in and late check out (very helpful). Wish we could stay longer.Great location, already miss my morning runs. A few minutes drive to downtown Kona and walkable distance to a coffee place, fruit/veggie stand and so on. Thank you so much for hosting us!
Sunset
Coffee next door - so good!
Breakfast on lanai.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great! There were also lots of books and games for our younger kids to use. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marti W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the space. Nice that they had beach equipment. Thanks so much!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was in a fantastic location for snorkeling, beaches, and generally exploring the island. Views from the lanai were lovely. Pool and grill area were great. If we were on the big island, we would rent here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carl B.

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

Beautiful stay

Beautiful property
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M.

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

Relaxing pool time

Great location and relaxing stay, would come again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luanne B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Beautiful location, friendly and courteous people all around. Great views from the lanai and a short walk down to the pool and ocean.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

dave b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pool, hot tub, grounds, and sunsets over the ocean were great. It was great to have the use of the beach towels, cooler, boogie boards etc. The only complaint would be the wifi was just terrible, we didn't come for the Internet but it was frustrating to even try and look up restaurants and stuff.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Dec 2025
So sorry to hear the Wifi was not working well during your stay. If you choose to stay with us again and that happens, please reach out and we can work to get it reset and working properly again. Thanks for choosing us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

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

All around wonderful condo!

Great property, comfortable, beautiful location, extras were super helpful. Would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice condo, with lots of amenities. Very communicative, and really lovely people. Beds were comfortable, and the kitchen well stocked. Thoroughly enjoyed and 100% would stay here again. The location is perfect- close to all the restaurants, and also close to magic sands beach and a few other good snorkeling spots. Also, close to the airport.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

AMAZING RENTAL

Location and property was incredible, our first time to Kona and this property made it extremely easy, nearly everything you need for the family and beach is already in the unit! Would definitely stay here again and recommend to anyone!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Beautiful sunsets on the volcanic rock by the ocean. The gas grills were very nice. The kitchen was well equipped. Plenty of parking. It is a 3rd floor appartement with no elevator.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Excellent Location!

Condo is perfect! The view is amazing from lanai, great location. Beds were comfortable and plenty of kitchen utensils for use.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane M.

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

Amazing place!!

We enjoyed the stay more then expected, the unit itself is in a great location! It's close to the water, garbage cans and pool. Plus an amazing view and close to restaurant's. Highly recommend to anyone else and would stay here in the future.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashkan G.

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

Great Condo!

We loved staying at this condo. It was very close to town and had everything our group needed. We especially loved the grill downstairs. -Short 10min walk to the beach -lots of beach gear supplied -plenty of pots,pans,plates,cups
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great property and condo

We loved our stay. The condo is fully stocked and clean. Plenty of space for 2 adults and two adult sized teens.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Visiting from Wisconsin

We loved everything about our stay in Hawaii. The location of this property is perfect, our kids enjoyed the pool, we watched sunsets from lava rocks, check in and communication with the host was easy and quick. We would certainly return again!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Parker F.

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

Another Stay in Paradise

Great place. Comfy beds. Nice view. Great communication with owmers.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

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

Best Trip

We had an amazing expirrince and time. Perfect location and amenities. Loved bbq by ocean for sunset. With gratitude Laura and family
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey W.

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

Kona Gem

Spacious, clean condo with beautiful view of the ocean from the balcony! Pool area is very well maintained. Great location.. close to downtown Kona!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks for the great review and for being our guests on the beautiful Big Island!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charyl C.

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

Amazing

Wonderful views, quite complex, fantastic location. We spent a wonderful 5 days at this beautiful condo. Stocked with everything you need and more. Can’t wait to go back
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janis S.

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

Lovely Condo

Our family of 6 had a wonderful stay, lots of room for everyone to sleep, the kitchen is well stocked for cooking and the kids loved the pool. Thank you!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

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

Review

We’ll appointed condo, great location
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim J.

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

Wonderful condo

Loved the location. Loved the view. Condo is in great condition and was perfect for my family. It has everything you need for a great stay on the big island. Chad and Laurie were helpful and accommodating, going above and beyond.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi L V.

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

30th Anniversary in paradise.

Property was great. 2 weeks in a very well maintained complex and our accommodations were everything we needed. Our 2 bedromm was very well stocked woth a lot of extras that made the experience memorable. We will recommend to our friends and hopefully return with them.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2024
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