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Vintage Hawaiian Oceanfront Paradise
Pop back in time and relax in 60's mod style in this quaint vintage apartment hotel, capturing a front row center view of Magic Sands Beach since 1963.
Roll out of the soft and cozy queen size bed and step right across the street to take a dip in the turquoise blue ocean. This beach is ever changing, as Namaka (Hawaiian goddess of the sea), works her magic on the soft white sand, taking it away and then putting it back, earning its name for the magically disappearing sands. Popular for boogie boarding and snorkeling, you can see bright schools of yellow tangs and black batfish right from the shore. Visitors and locals all love to gather at this beach to watch the spectacular sunsets!
When it’s time to grab a bite, across the street is a walk up grill where you can get a cup of fresh roasted Kona coffee and breakfast in the morning, or lunch in the afternoon. They make incredible acai bowls with fresh local fruit! You can grab a beer or cocktail to go here and enjoy it on the beach. Also across the street is Magics Beach Grill, offering oceanside dining lit by tiki torches with spectacular reef fish viewing and glowing sunsets! Downtown Kona is just 4 miles away with a variety of restaurants to choose from. Don’t feel like driving? The Kona trolley stops right here and will take you downtown or to the nearest shopping center where you can pick up some food if you feel like making a laid back meal at home in your fully stocked kitchenette. Enjoy dining in at a handcrafted mango bar top table, with a stellar view of the ocean.
Kona White Sands has the honor of being one of very few places in Kona with a beach right out front. Whether you plan to relax in a hammock on the beach or experience the many adventures this island has to offer, you will feel at home in this unique vintage Hawaiian apartment hotel.
Kona White Sands A3 – Amazing, Adventure, Aloha!
PLEASE NOTE:
- This unit has NO AIR CONDITIONING, but it does have powerful fans and a lovely ocean breeze!
- Located across from Magic Sands Beach and directly on Ali’i Drive, you can hear the fun being had at all times of the day. You will be in the middle of the hustle and bustle of a popular beach.
- Also located next to Pahoehoe Beach Park and the sacred La’aloa Bay. Kahalu’u Beach Park is about a mile away for great snorkeling!
- There is one dedicated parking spot assigned to this unit.
- There is no dishwasher in this unit. But you probably won’t be cooking extravagant meals, leave that to the restaurant chefs!
- There is a washer and dryer in the complex, must download Wash Connect app in advance. Laundry detergent is provided in the unit.
- Smoking is not allowed on the property, so if you need it, just walk across the street and enjoy the ocean view!
- There is no pool in this complex. Who cares? You came here for the OCEAN.
- Caution: this little slice of paradise will capture your heart and make it very hard to leave!
Registration Number: TA-018-968-4224-01, GE-018-968-4224-01
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Wonderfully comfortable. Small complex with easy parking. Great location across the street from the beach. We could hear the sounds of the waves at night. The kitchen gave us everything we needed. We will stay again when visiting Kona.
This space has super fun decor and amazing amenities. Loved the use of beach towels and chairs, cooler, so many kitchen appliances. Overall it was clean and in a great location for our travels and close to so many great beaches, sights, and restaurants. I applaud the hosts for their descriptive honesty that there is no AC; however, it was hot and uncomfortable sleeping and merely opening the sliding door or windows to feel the ocean breeze, wasn’t an easy or appropriate fix. There is a very busy road between the space and the beach, and many cars had loud engines, played loud music, and people hung out at the beech, all of this occurring every night at all hours.
The location is magical, but the lack of a/c was felt upon arrival. The evening sun bakes the room and we found it to be hotter inside than it was outside by almost ten degrees. While we appreciated the amenities provided, the pool noodles and boogie boards were dry-rotting and we ended up leaving them behind to avoid littering in the ocean. We recommend getting a ductless a/c or portable one to make this place as special as it looks. (we ended up buying one from walmart and returning it at the end of our trip and it made a world of difference in enjoying our stay)
We had a wonderful stay at Atomic Tiki! The condo has the best decor we've ever seen in a rental and we had so much fun discovering the little treasures in all the fun items they have collected here. The beach was easy to access just across the street. We didn't realize that the unit isn't air conditioned but that was a small price to pay for such a great location, great communication, and a great value.
We loved our stay at Atomic Tiki and can’t wait to return! It is a charming space with easy access to the beach and services. Clean and comfortable too.
The perfect location in Kona! Andi was very helpful when we couldn’t figure out the front door. The place was very clean and well decorated:). We had the best time during our stay!
Great location with the beach across the street. Amazing room with perfectly curated mid century Tiki vibe. You will swear you just walked into a 1960 beach bungalow. Every detail was spot on, down to the silverware. The record player is a fantastic touch that completes the experience.
Sometimes in novels or TV shows, the place itself is a character. The atomic tiki was a beloved part of my first tri to Hawaii, listening to the ocean from bed, wandering across the street to have coffee in the morning and swimming, it was perfect. The hosts thought of everything, there was a cooler to take the beach and ice packs in the fridge, a book on local fish. Everything we needed was there. Huge thanks for a great stay.
Fun spot in a great location!
We visited during a heavy storm- it was amazing to watch the daredevils surf on Magic Sands beach. The condo was very cozy and kitchen was well-appointed.
Kitchen was very nicely appointed and equipped for cooking.
We had a wonderful four night stay at Atomic Tiki! The listing is totally accurate. Absolutely loved the location and decor. Super clean and comfortable. Great dedicated off street parking for the rental car and we also used the free bus that runs the length of Ali’i Drive. Highly recommend Atomic Tiki and would love to stay again!
This location and property is wonderful. The owners are great to work with. We highly recommend this property!
Atomic Tiki was a fun place to stay-right across from the beach. We appreciated having beach chairs and towels to use while we were there.
Great location, host was quick to answer questions, loved the decor
Very cute Studio… GroundLevel, Directly Across from Magic Sands! Well appointed, kitschy Decor! No AC, but was comfortable enough for our short stay. It is located on Alii Drive, which is very busy, so there is road noise… again, it did not bother us… but if you are a light sleeper, it is a bit noisy. But Super Easy Access to ALL of the Best of Kona!
Amazing decor and location loved staying here.
This is not your average place, very eclectic and unique. Very well stocked with thoughtful inclusions for coffee lovers and some fun drinkware. If you like being right in the middle of the action, this is your place. Hosts were fantastic. We left a bag behind and Andi helped problem solve getting it returned. Even after being left for several days in the agreed-upon location, everything was still in the bag. So grateful!It would’ve been fantastic to leave the siding glass door open with the screen door so we could hear the ocean waves crashing on the beach across the street, but the late night/early morning beach-going partiers we’re a bit too noisy for what we’re used to. It was really warm closing the door even with the fans on. Maybe a little portable AC unit could be an investment to consider for the future. Otherwise, this is a super great place if being immersed in the liveliness of the area is your jam and you’re not sensitive to noise like we are.Thanks so much!
We appreciated the attention to details that made us feel so welcome.
We sent our daughter and husband here on their honeymoon and they reported having a good experience! In particular they noted that there was beach gear including a boogie board and snorkels, and the beach was right across the street! They did note the absence of air conditioning but said that the fans kept them from being uncomfortable. Overall, they said it was great, and perfect for two people!
The location is great. Due to the season the Magic sands beach across the street was rocky but we enjoyed mornings and sunsets on the beach. The room was comfortably equipped with everything we needed.
My best friend and I stayed here. We both adored your Vrbo. Beautiful decorated and had everything a guest could need. Good location, surprisingly quiet neighbors for how close the units are. Thank you for allow us to stay and making my friends first time on the island memorable.
This place doesn't have ac
Loved this condo! We had fun listening to the records while relaxing in the evenings. The rental is stocked with everything you need for the beach. The tiki decor is very thoughtfully selected and so much fun. It’s exactly as pictured and very clean and comfortable.Though there is no A/C, we had a nice breeze through the unit. We would happily stay here again in the future.
This is a great little condo! Beach is fantastic and the condo vibe is perfect. Thanks for a fenatastic few days!!!
Beautiful sunsets, beach view while standing on lani kitchen had everything I needed. Very relaxing place
Fabulous space! We loved it!
What a fun place to stay! And all the essentials from big to small things. Love the location and will come back again
Excellent location: The 201 bus was great when we wanted to see a bit of the surrounding area but didn’t want to drive, and everything from Hawi to Volcanoes NP was a manageable drive. Incredible hosts: Andi and Andrew were responsive and friendly, and of course, nailed the theme of the apartment 100%. Their recommendations were spot-on, too. We tried almost all their picks and found nary a loser in the bunch!Mahalo, Atomic Tiki. You did not disappoint…
Stay was great! Location is great! All of the touches and thoughtful hosts were amazing.
Fantastic property. Amazing decorating. Owners extremely responsive.
Great stay. Andi and Andrew were extremely easy to communicate with and have incredible attention to detail. The place looks and is exactly as described. Would love to come back!
This place is AMAZING! The location is the best jumping off point and right across from the beach. We left the screen door open while sleeping and heard the waves all night long. The amenities were flawless... Old record player, a fridge full of condiments and lil necessities, and a touch of Hawaiian love from the hosts. I could stay here forever.
Everything about the place was great! The location was beautiful. Just across from Magic sands beach! Rental was well equipped with everything we needed
Loved the themed condo. Condo was clean with a lot of amenities provided. Communication with host was prompt. We had a great stay. Would stay here again!
Loved our stay in this retro outfitted condo. Clean and comfortable with the sounds of the ocean across the street. Great locale. Nice off street parking. Well appointed for your own cooking and close to all amenities. We really enjoyed our stay.
We loved our stay at Atomic Tiki! I have no idea why this place doesn't have more reviews. I'll admit that had me worried when we were booking, but the interior design won out, and I'm so glad we decided to go with it. The hosts were very friendly, and every detail was accounted for. We especially enjoyed the little drink umbrellas they'd stocked. 10/10 would stay here again!
Perfect for the 2 of us. Loved the decor. We had everything we needed and more! Loved the sunsets! We would definitely stay at the Atomic Tiki again. Thank you for our stay!
They were amazing at responding quickly and giving travel tips. Also the detail of the place was awesome and gave such a fun vibe! Would recommend to anyone!
We really liked being close to the locals who spend a lot of time at Magic Sands Beach. The unit was very clean with all the extras needed for vacation i.e. beach chairs, cooler, beach umbrella. We had a great time, thank for sharing your space!
Atomic Tiki was one of the best condos I’ve rented. I was on a solo vacation and the space was super relaxing and felt very safe. The decor was wonderful, pillows super comfy and the amenities provided everything I needed to make my stay comfortable and convenient. Beach gear was a bonus and much appreciated. Hosts were super responsive. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would book again.
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Kailua-Kona, Big Island
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Where is this vacation rental located?
- City: Kailua Kona (postal 96740) Hawaii
Nearby highlights
- Location: Kailua Kona, HI (Alii Heights Mauka – Keauhou – Kona Coast – 2.39 km to center), United States
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?
1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.
How many guests can it sleep?
This rental sleeps up to 2 guests.
What amenities are available?
- Condo
- 1 bedroom
- Bed sheets provided
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
- WiFi available
- Blender
- Coffee grinder
- Coffee/tea maker
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Laundry facilities
- Near coin laundry
- BBQ grill grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Lanai / balcony
- BBQ grill
- Internet
- Kitchen
- Laundry
- No Smoking
- Outdoor Hot tub / space
- Toys
- TV
What should I know about check-in?
- Check in starts at 4:00 PM
- Check out before 11:00 AM
- Minimum check in age: 18
- Check in time starts at 4:00 PM
- You will receive an email from the host with check in and check out instructions
- Government issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check in for incidental charges
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Property Registration Number TA 018 968 4224 01, GE 018 968 4224 01
What are the house rules and policies?
- Pets not allowed
- Children are welcome.
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
What are popular things to do nearby and on Big Island?
- Cycling nearby
- Golf nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/body boarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wildlife and game walks nearby
- Location: Kailua Kona, HI (Alii Heights Mauka – Keauhou – Kona Coast – 2.39 km to center), United States
Do I need a rental car on Big Island, and what about parking?
A rental car may not be required for every stay, but transportation needs depend on your arrival airport, activities and how much of the island you plan to visit.
What kind of rental is this?
This is a condo rental.
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