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Kona Oceanfront Penthouse Condo: Remodeled, AC, Crashing Waves, Sunsets, Turtles

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Dual loungers on the tiled lanai with the ocean crashing below - heavenly!
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While you enjoy the lanai, the sun sets between the palm trees every night.
Enjoy a nap in the loungers or watch the surfers below from sunrise to sunset.
Dining on the lanai above the crashing waves; it just doesn't get any better.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 695 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Magic Sands Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kailua Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Kona Oceanfront Penthouse Condo: Remodeled, AC, Crashing Waves, Sunsets, Turtles

This desirable air-conditioned oceanfront penthouse unit (with elevator) features spacious open beam ceilings and is only 30 feet from the gentle surf lapping directly below the lanai, where surfers launch into the spectacular blue waves of Banyans Beach, one of Kona’s most popular surfing spots. This beautifully remodeled and furnished condo features an oceanfront living room and master bedroom with unparalleled 180 degree ocean views and access to spectacular Kona sea life and sunsets. Your cares dissolve away as warm sun and soothing surf caress your mind and body on the wood-grained tile lanai in your lounge chairs. Enjoy the brilliant blue skies, colorful Hawaiian reef fish, green sea turtles, Humpback whales, spinner dolphins and surfers right from your lanai. In the quiet evening, relax on your lanai and experience the amazing reds and oranges of a spectacular Kona sunset as the huge orb descends into the sea through the softly waving palm fronds. Luxuriate in the remodeled master bathroom and shower with multiple shower heads, double sinks and contemporary tile work. The beautiful wood-grained tile floors, well stocked kitchen with granite countertops and contemporary cabinets and upscale Hawaiian-themed furnishings will make you wish you never had to leave. During the day, slide the 12’-wide doors between the master bedroom and living room into the wall pocket to enjoy an unrestricted panoramic ocean view from throughout the living area. At night, leave the lanai doors open in the oceanfront master bedroom and living room and be lulled to sleep by the ceaseless caress of the waves on the worn lava rocks below. Gentle ocean breezes keep you cool day and night whether snoozing on the lanai, entertaining friends in your oceanfront paradise or sleeping soundly in your king-size bed.

Amenities include free in-unit password protected WiFi and internet access (500 Mbps download speed), full-size washer and dryer, coffee grinder, large and small ice chests, frozen ice packs, beach chairs, beach towels, beach mats, boogie boards, snorkel gear, children’s beach toys, pack ‘n play, popular board and table games, puzzles, 3 flat screen smart TVs, iron and ironing board, safe, and wall-mounted hair dryers.

Sleeping arrangements include a king-size bed in the oceanfront master bedroom and twin beds in the second bedroom. There is also a queen-sized hide-a-bed in the living room. The unit sleeps four persons privately (two in the master bedroom and two in the second bedroom) or six if you use the hide-a-bed. The master bedroom has it's own bathroom and the second bathroom is adjacent to the guest bedroom.

Resort amenities include free parking, elevator, a large swimming pool with loungers, deck chairs and tables, hot tub/spa, comfortable lobby with wireless Internet, oceanfront gas barbecues, oceanfront lounge chairs on the beach, numerous shallow lava tide pools with green sea turtles, Da Poke Shack (a very popular restaurant for poke), on-site security and convenience store (with alcohol sales) across the street. The resort does not allow smoking in any public areas and our unit is also non-smoking.

Property manager

Mike Gaudette
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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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
No pets are allowed in the condo complex
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a non-smoking unit
Guests shall provide government-issued photo identification prior to final payment via text or email (send a photo of your driver's license).

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
This property uses solar energy
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GE-187-278-5408-02, TA-187-278-5408-02

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located on the beach, this condo is in Holualoa Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. Magic Sands Beach and Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include KBXtreme and Kona Community Aquatic Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Kona Le'a Plantation and Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Magic Sands Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Kailua Pier - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 8 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪On The Rocks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Island Lava Java - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Laverne's Sports Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gecko Girlz Shave Ice - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Humpy's Big Island Alehouse - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Kona Oceanfront Penthouse Condo: Remodeled, AC, Crashing Waves, Sunsets, Turtles have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Kona Oceanfront Penthouse Condo: Remodeled, AC, Crashing Waves, Sunsets, Turtles pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kona Oceanfront Penthouse Condo: Remodeled, AC, Crashing Waves, Sunsets, Turtles?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kona Oceanfront Penthouse Condo: Remodeled, AC, Crashing Waves, Sunsets, Turtles?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kona Oceanfront Penthouse Condo: Remodeled, AC, Crashing Waves, Sunsets, Turtles located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holualoa Village condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Magic Sands Beach and Kailua-Kona Beaches. Honl's Beach and Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 262 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, just feet from waves crashing on the shore. The property was just as described and more.The host (mike) was the most gracious, and easiest host I've ever dealt with!!!!I will make sure to book with him again!!Thank you Mike!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Beautiful View/Great Shape/Well Stocked

We had a wonderful time staying at this property. All of cabinets were well stocked with everything you would need, including beach supplies. Theres nothing better than waking up and going to sleep to the sound of the ocean and watching surfers. Bonus: the poke place that is basically on property is very tasty!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rishi N.

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

the perfect getaway!

this was truly the perfect place for my son and i during his spring break. right over the ocean, hearing the waves (if you want to -- you can close the very effective sliding glass doors), amazing sunsets, super well located (right next to poke shack!!!), and a good value. mike, the property manager, was super helpful and kind throughout. really loved it and can't wait to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

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

Great place to stay!

The location of this unit is perfect for enjoying the ocean and the sunset. We left our slider open throughout our stay. I'm watching the surfers as I write this. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KILEY B.

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

Great stay on the big island!

Great property! Lots of fins, masks, chairs, boogey boards. Clean! Great views! Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose G.

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

Kona holiday

I can't say enough wonderful things about this property as a place to stay. All instructions were clearly emailed out so we had no reason to contact the owner. The place was clean and comfortable. It had all sorts of extras like snorkel gear, boogie boards and beach chairs that made it so easy to pack up for a beach day. The kitchen was well equipped. The lanai view and sound of the ocean waves was one of my favorite places and i will remember it fondly.Thank you for such a wonderful home, I really hope to be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle C.

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

Beautiful Location!

This condo was perfect for our family of 4 to explore and enjoy Kona. It is incredibly well-stocked, with everything you could need to enjoy a beach day (snorkel gear, chairs, boogie boards, umbrella) as well as ample kitchen items. We view from the balcony is just amazing--we loved sitting out there watching surfers, parasailers, and boats go by. The beach just outside the property has amazing tidepools--the kids loved exploring and seeing fish and even a turtle every day. We appreciated the air conditioning and the fans throughout the condo as well. The property is in a great location--minutes away from an awesome snorkel beach (Kahalu'u) and a short drive to many other beaches, restaurants, and sights. Highly recommend as a place to stay in Kona!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

50th birthday stay

Kona Bali Kai is amazing, this unit is perfectly stocked and beautiful. Watching the surfers was beautiful. Mike is an amazing host, he answered calls immediately and solved problems immediately.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon B.

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

Great way and place to relax and enjoy the view

Two weeks went by too fast! Everything was clean, in great order, and comfortable. Everything you might need had been thought of. Plenty of parking, elevator, fully equipped unit, large lanai , TV, comfortable beds. Beautiful sunsets every day! Called Mike about something and he was great and accommodating. Don't hesitate to stay and enjoy this condo. BTW. Found another great restaurant called Sunset Kai Launai. South of the condo at the shopping center. Incredible view, fantastic Mai Tai's and the best ribs ever.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Linda G.

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

Lovely condo

The condo is lovely and a great location. Next to the best poke on the island. Magic Sands Beach a mile away, shops and restaurants two miles the other direction. Well equipped kitchen, loved the oils and spices. Boogie boards, beach chairs, coolers available. Mike was great to deal with.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Beautiful

If you enjoy listening to the ocean waves and watching sunsets from your balcony, this condo is for you. Great location and spectacular views. Condo has good amenities as well. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon I.

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

Beachfront bliss

Really love the beach here at this condo. The water is kind of tough which makes for good surfing which we loved to watch.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

KANDEE C.

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

Wonderful Place!

Condo has everything you need, well appointed, thoughtful touches everywhere. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

Beautiful ocean front location

Wonderful location, beautiful inside, lanai was wonderful for watching the waves and seeing the sun set. Host was amazing. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Great Stay

This was the perfect vacation condo. The ocean breezes were so nice that we didn't even have to turn on the air conditioner, although we were glad we had that option. The condo had everything we needed. We loved using it as a base for our adventures or just sitting on the lanai and watching surfers, turtles, and even some fish. We would 100% stay here again if we had the chance.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chandra C.

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

Spacious Condo! Clean and Safe!

Condo was as shown in the listing. Beautiful view and great location. The full-size Washer and Dryer was very nice! The view is great, you really can't get much closer to the ocean than this! Condo was clean and had everything you could need during your stay. Communication from the host was superb and we received several documents that helped plan our stay. They have a guest book that has tons of information about where to eat or what to do. I would most definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Relaxing stay

We have stayed on this property before in other condos, but this one was the best! The kitchen had everything we needed, the bed was super comfortable along with the furniture and you can’t beat the view! Would definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Great Stay

Couldn’t have ask for more. Great view, great place, well stocked. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Great week in Kona… Mike was fantastic!

Lovely condo with amazing views off the lanai… the best place ever for morning coffee!! Everything went smoothly as Mike is a fantastic host. We look forward to staying there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd L.

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

Ocean Music

Great stay as really appreciated the wonderful location. No AC but not really needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Wonderful oceanside property

Comfortable, well-appointed, comfortable, close to Kona and great beaches. Helpful information from hosts, functional kitchen with all the necessary supplies, enjoyed the constant sound of the ocean and lanai. Very responsive owner.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely home away from home

My family and I enjoyed our 9 night stay. It was clean, comfortable and the view cant be beat! Mike (the host) called us shortly after arrival to check to make sure we had gotten checked in ok. Would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

maryellen z.

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

Great place!

Stayed here for a couple of nights at the end of our two week Hawaiian vacation. Could not get over the view of the sunsets and the sound of the ocean! Perfection!!! Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall B.

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

Great Stay in KBK 405

This condo met all of our expectations....great furnishings, lanai, location. Was thoroughly enjoyable watching sunsets, and surfers right from our lanai. We would highly recommend this condo.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Great Location

This property has everything. Kitchen was stocked with all essentials. Beds were super comfortable and the sunrise/sunsets were spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mike Gaudette

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We are native Oregonians and began vacationing in Hawaii about 25 years ago. We loved the islands so much we came back more and more often. We initially bought a one-bedroom condo in 2006 at Kona Bali Kai, across the street from the beach with no ocean view. We live on the Oregon coast, but rarely go to the beach; so, when we decided to buy a larger condo we wanted to be right on the beach - and you can't get any closer than our condo at Kona Bali Kai. We love sharing Hawaii with our kids, grandkids and many friends.

Why they chose this property

We live on the often rainy Oregon coast and didn't want to come to Hawaii and be in the rain. The dry Kona coast is perfect for our vacations. And the nearly constant trade winds keep our condo cool day and night. Kona Bali Kai is perfectly situated along Ali'i Drive. It's close enough to old town Kailua-Kona for a refreshing walk into town, but not close enough to have a lot of unwanted traffic or commercial activity. And, of course, you can't get any closer to the beach than at the Kona Bali Kai and where else can you watch surfers and sea life all day long from your lanai?

What makes this property unique

We love our 4th floor unit with open-beam ceilings that create a feeling of spaciousness We love that the 12' doors separating the living room from the master bedroom disappear completely into the wall during the day (no other unit at Kona Bali Kai has this feature) so that there is a panoramic view of the ocean and surfers from anywhere in the unit. We love the way the sun sets every night right between the palm trees off our lanai and how we can sit on the lanai and watch surfers, whales (in season) and turtles. One of the most unusual features of our unit is the teak lanai framed in Hawaiian ironwood and wood-grain tile floors throughout the unit.. The newly remodeled master bath and walk-in shower features your choice of an adjustable shower head on the wall or a drenching rain head in the ceiling, dual cabinets and sinks, and an elongated toilet. We love to play games and spend time at the beach in Hawaii, so the unit is fully equipped with games and beach accessories, including children's play toys.

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