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Escape to this breezy downtown Kona vacation rental, perfect for couples or small families. Unwind in the heated pool, hot tub, and community grills after a day of exploring beaches like Kamakahonu Beach and historic destinations like Hulihe'e Palace.

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7.6 out of 10
Good

Entire condo

1 bathroomSleeps 437 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Parking available

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About this property

Downtown Kailua-Kona Escape: Steps to Ocean!

  • Primely located in the heart of downtown Kona, this breezy vacation rental delivers the ideal Big Island escape for couples or small families. This 1-bathroom studio features a kitchenette for quick meals, a Smart TV for movie nights, and a private balcony for endless relaxation. When adventure calls, head to the beaches, tour the local coffee farms, and visit historic destinations like the Hulihe'e Palace. At day’s end, unwind in the heated pool, hot tub, community grills, and more!

    -- THE PROPERTY --

    TAT License: TA-097-129-4208-01 | GE Tax: GE-097-129-4208-01 | Free WiFi | Community Pool

    Studio: Queen Bed, Queen Sleeper Sofa

    COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Outdoor heated pool (3’-6’), hot tub, gas grill area (propane provided), coin laundry (paid on-site)
    OUTDOOR LIVING: Private balcony, bistro table, 2 chairs
    INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV w/ cable, board games, books, laptop workspace, walk-in shower
    KITCHENETTE: Refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, cooking basics
    GENERAL: A/C units, linens/towels, iron/board, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, hangers, trash bags/paper towels
    ACCESSIBILITY: Single-story studio, exterior stairs to access
    FAQ: Quiet hours (9:00 PM-8:00 AM), no stove/oven
    PARKING: Open community lot (1 vehicle), overflow parking

    -- THE LOCATION --

    BEACH DAYS: Kamakahonu Beach (0.9 miles), Keiki Beach Queen's Bath (1 mile), Honl's Beach (1 mile), Pahoehoe Beach Park (3 miles), Magic Sands Beach Park (3 miles), Kahalu'u Beach Park (5 miles), Keauhou Bay (7 miles), Kekaha Kai State Beach (14 miles)
    OUTDOOR DESTINATIONS: Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area (1 mile), Kalako-Honokōhau National Historic Park (4 miles), Makalei Golf Club (8 miles), The Club at Hōkūliʻa (11 miles), Hualalai Golf Course (16 miles), Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park (82 miles)
    ISLAND HIGHLIGHTS: Hulihe'e Palace (0.6 miles), Keauhou Harbor (7 miles), Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation (9 miles), Kona Coffee Living History Farm (11 miles), Hala Tree Organic Kona Coffee Farm (13 miles), Big Island Bees (15 miles)
    LOCAL FUN: On the Rocks (0.7 miles), Voyagers of the Pacific Luau (0.8 miles), Sea Quest Hawai'i (7 miles), Feast & Fire Luau (7 miles)
    AIRPORT: Kona International Airport (8 miles)

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    -- POLICIES --

    - No smoking
    - No pets allowed
    - No events, parties, or large gatherings
    - Additional fees and taxes may apply
    - Photo ID may be required upon check-in
    - NOTE: This single-story studio requires exterior stairs to access
    - NOTE: This kitchenette does not offer a stove/oven, but does offer a microwave and hot plate

    Hawaii County Restrictions:
    - Quiet hours shall be from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM, during which time the noise from the rental shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors
    - Sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries during non-quiet hours shall not be more excessive than would be otherwise associated with a residential area
    - Guest vehicles shall be parked in the designated onsite parking area
    - The STVR (short term vacation rental) shall not be used for commercial purposes

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GE-097-129-4208-01, TA-097-129-4208-01
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located by the sea, this condo is in Historic Kailua Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Magic Sands Beach and Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary, while Hulihee Palace and Hulihe‘e Palace State Monument are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Holua Racquet and Paddle, or consider a night out at Don's Mai Tai Bar. Visit our Kailua-Kona travel guide
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Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Kailua Pier
    Kailua Pier
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kamakahonu Beach
    Kamakahonu Beach
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kona Inn Shopping Village
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kona Brewing Company
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • Huggo's On The Rocks
    5 min walk
  • Island Lava Java
    4 min walk
  • Laverne's Sports Bar
    4 min walk
  • Kai Eats + Drinks
    2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Downtown Kailua-Kona Escape: Steps to Ocean! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Downtown Kailua-Kona Escape: Steps to Ocean! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Downtown Kailua-Kona Escape: Steps to Ocean!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Kailua-Kona Escape: Steps to Ocean!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Kailua-Kona Escape: Steps to Ocean!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Kailua-Kona Escape: Steps to Ocean! 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.

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Downtown Kailua-Kona Escape: Steps to Ocean! Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

7.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Nice beach apartment

It was nice for our short stay and within walking distance of the beach, shops, and restaurants. Would stay again.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marge B.

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

Great location

Can enjoy so many types of activities just walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

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

Great Location!

Just steps from the beach, shops, restaurants and more. Very nice unit in beautiful, quiet complex.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sherry T.

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

Great location, perfect amount of amenities

I always love to stay here every time I come to the side of the island. Location is great nice pool and spa. The place has the perfect amount of amenities. Air conditioner works great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaarina M.

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

Old charm

Lovely place to walk everywhere..for coffee fresh food market restaurants waterfront Kona Village shopping..so much to see and enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Courtney

Courtney Kennedy

Location is perfect! Cute little condo with some extra beach stuff which was great! The only thing missing was body wash, shampoo, and conditioner, which if I had known, it wouldn’t have been that big of deal.
Verified

8/10 Good

cassie w.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great location-

Great location! Right off the beach within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Check in was rough, the code didn’t work and we could not reach the owner but the onsite property management was helpful and the owners checked in as soon as they got my message about check in. The AC was a blessing and the kitchenette was sufficient with its hot plate and toaster.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jarmila K.

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

Old Kona condo

We enjoyed the location. Condo has old charm,but it shows its age. There is some opportunity to improve cleanliness overal
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jill

Condo

Very nice efficient Condo. Host quick to respond and very friendly. Great location. Be prepared to park early after 5:00 it’s packed. Will recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin P.

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

Stiff back

The location is very nice and within walking distance to many places. The room overall is all right, however the bed was lacking in comfort but not in hard springs. Also it would have been nice to have a remote for the a/c considering it is almost at the top of the ceiling. Parking is limited as well, but manageable. Overall if we could have gotten a decent sleep it would have been much better.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonah K.

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

Decent Place with some minor issues.

Place was not cleaned before we arrived due to a miscommunication between the property owner and his cleaning person. Was taken care of but it took a decent amount of trying to get a hold of anyone to get the issue resolved. Room itself was good and everything worked, except for the TV. Overall, it's a good spot as long as you don't really plan on doing much at the place you are staying besides eating breakfast and sleeping. Great location to walk to a ton of restaurants in Kona.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

JoAnna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Great Location, marginal at best for parking

Overall, the location was nice for us as we had great access to the farmer's market, shops and plenty of places to eat within walking distance. Check in was ok - front desk was less than welcoming and parking is a slight disaster. If you are looking for a place with an actual parking spot, this isn't it. Otherwise the place worked for what we needed. We could have used a couple actual kitchen towels - had to use bathroom hand towels - and a bath mat as the shower door catches water and when you open the door, water gets all over the floor. We didn't use the pool or anything so I can't comment on that but it looked like a nice place to sit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corinna H.

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

Perfect Location!

My friend and I stayed at this location for 1 week and were very satisfied with everything. There is a queen bed and a hide-a-bed in the sofa, so it was perfect for two friends. The greatest thing about this condo is the location! We enjoyed watching the sunset on the ocean just behind us and grabbing a dinner or shave ice was perfectly convenient, just up or down the road. One morning we at breakfast across the street and watched the dolphins, who apparently make an appearance every morning! We were very pleased with our ability to speak to the owner, Greg, I believe. He replied in good time and helped us with all of our concerns. Just to clarify one thing, the front desk is open from 8 or 9 am until midnight. I would definitely recommend this condo for a couple or a couple of friends. I know I will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joseph R.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Just an OK experience

The Good: The balcony was cozy. Nice pool area. Decent wifi signal. The Bad: The property is listed as Historic Kailua Village but it’s actually called Kona Islander Inn. This was very confusing at first because Kailua Village is right next door. We stayed 4 nights but was only able to park on premises one of the nights because not enough parking spaces. Had to park across the street the other three nights. Went to use the coffee maker and the filter was caked with dried up grounds and little bugs (very gross). Opened up one of the kitchen drawers and found a small dead cockroach-looking bug. There is no dedicated bathroom sink…you share the kitchen sink as a bathroom sink…weird. The bathroom exhaust fan needs to be seriously cleaned. It’s the little things that matter and when added up, made for an OK experience. A little more attention to details and this would a good place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Todd

Could Have Been Better

Great location, convenient to everything. However, we arrived at our unit to find the screen door wide open and the door closer unscrewed from the wall. Once inside, we went to put our clothes in the armoire and one of the doors was broken. There was dust and debris under the bed and couch. Chipped paint on the walls. The bathroom exhaust fan hadn't been cleaned in who knows how long and we weren't surprised when we saw four cockroaches scurrying about. The lanai was covered in sand and hadn't been swept. When we wanted to watch TV, the remote was missing. The owner was responsive yet it appeared he already knew there was no remote and he said there would be a replacement. None ever showed up. We love the Kona Islander Inn but most likely will avoid this unit in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Steven C.

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

Spend a few extra bucks

I blame myself for not looking closer at this property but take my advice and get a place worth your time. The selling point they keep advertising is you are steps away from the beach, while technically true the reality is the beach is tiny(maybe 10 yards in total) full of rocks, next to a busy street with constant traffic noise, and a hangout for vagrants. Zero communication with the host, couldnt access basic info. Listed as having air conditioning but it did not work. Listed as having a kitchenette but the sink is right next to the bathroom with a door that doesnt fully shut, gross.The bed, oh my god the bed must have been purchased 30 years ago it was stiff as a board. Pool wasnt worth anything unless you have kids that are learning to swim as its pretty pathetically sized for adults. If you want a place in kona thats near retaurants and shopping centers I gaurentee you there are better options available.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

olivia K.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great location, but everything else left much to be desired

The location is incredibly central and fantastic. The back of the property is right on Ali'i. The rest of it - pretty bad. The sheets were dirty, mattress had stains. One of the "blankets" was an opened up sleeping bag. The under sink cabinet had roach traps (ok, I get it), but one would think they would clean it out in between guests...you can imagine. There were not enough beach towels to accommodate the capacity advertised. The TV did not work, took a while to troubleshoot (with unsightly cables all over the desk). The dish soap left was an open bottle, diluted with (I assume) water, no hand soap at all. The sponge was evidently used and left right near aforementioned roach trap. The bathroom and "kitchen" are a common space, with ants everywhere. It was hard to put any items down on the counters because of this. Upon arrival, we went to turn on the AC, only to discover that it was so disgustingly filthly in there, we didn't want to breathe in that air. This was the worst STR we have ever stayed at. I sincerely hope that this company improves for the sake of the people.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Gail

Christmas fun

Enjoyed our stay.. Christmas parade was steps away and a wonderful surprise.Highly recommend that you have an exterminator come to visit..
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Centrally located and beach is located right across the street. Great restaurants around to choose from.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Braden H.

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

Close to everything!

Close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Shanae C.

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

Decent place for the price

Decent place for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert P.

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

Kona Stay

Property is nice. We had an enjoyable stay. The only issue was lack of parking spaces on property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor O.

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

Good condo

Good
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved being close to the beautiful Pacific Ocean & watching the waves crashing against the seawalls. We could walk to all the local amenties along Alli'i.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023