This property is very spacious and quiet. We could hear some coqui frogs, but wasn’t too loud or too many of them. There was only 1 closet in the 2nd bedroom (master bedroom closet locked & not available). We marked a 3 on cleanliness because there was a dead roach in the living room and the coffee machine had old coffee grinds in it which was moldy. Overall, we liked the location and space, we would stay there again.
The overall stay was good with a few issues.If you are travelling with a family and kids like we were be aware this location seems to be a retirement community or just where a lot of older people live. We had a lot of fun in the pool playing with our kids but one evening security came out and spoke to us. We were the only people in the pool at 6pm when this happened. Someone had called and was not happy we were playing volleyball with an imaginary net and an inflatable beach ball in the shallow end with our kids (we did this the night prior and no issues). Security advised us they got a complaint and that the pool is a quiet pool so no noise and no inflatable toys allowed. That ultimately killed the pool vibe but luckily it was towards the end of our trip.The inside of the condo was good with minor maintenance issues that need to be worked on. Be aware there is NO A/C, this was fine as there were ceiling fans and a portable fan that we used. The days were a little warm which made being inside not great especially when there was no breeze. The evenings were cool which made sleeping bearable.The dishwasher racks were rusting in several areas so we washed the dishes by hand and used the unrusted areas of the rack as an area to air dry the dishes (replace the diswasher racks or dishwasher is needed). The washing machine is full of mildew and needs to be cleaned/maintained after every visit.Overall a nice place to stay and was priced well.
We had a lovely stay at Keauhou Punahele. We have stayed in a variety of rentals on the island many times before at various times of the year. Some properties had AC and some without. This unit by far was the most accurate about cool breezes and good airflow regardless of no AC. The condo is so spacious with a great layout. The living area flowed so nicely from the kitchen to dining area to the living room. The bedrooms and bathrooms were also perfectly spaced apart. The furnishings and decor had a beautiful Hawaiian theme that was subtle and not overdone with a very calming vibe. Every room had comfortable furnishings, especially the beds. The lanai added to the plentiful space and even with just a peekaboo view of the ocean, the beautiful landscaping of the property let you know you were in paradise. The sunsets were amazing! Everything we needed from a starter supply of necessities to plenty of cookware for eating in was provided. Most importantly, the condo was exceptionally clean. Even with “creatures” common to tropical island living you know that you are in a clean environment. There are so many more positives to tell about from the quiet setting, to the easy access to Kona and highways leading to a variety of shopping, beaches, and interesting island sites. We would definitely consider staying here again in future visits to the Big Island.
Great little place, quite comfy and safe. Recommend.
Sandy and Tim R.
Jan 30, 2024
Close to a favorite snorkel spot!
We really enjoyed our stay! The condo was perfect for our needs which included the Murphy bed for a comfortable 6 person stay. We enjoyed the kitchen since we ended up cooking most of our meals. A highlight of our trip was the short walk to Keauhou Bay for a night manta ray snorkel trip.
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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Better than what I had hoped for!
I will start by saying the condo is beautiful. It was very clean, spacious, quiet and just far enough away from downtown Kona that you could enjoy the serenity. We did have one hiccup in our stay, that being there was no hot water for our entire week there. We had contacted the property management company for three days straight, and although they said people were out fixing the problem, it was never resolved. We did end up with some compensation for our stay, but still had to endure a week of cold showers, washing dishes in cold water, and doing laundry in cold water. The only other recommendation I would have would be to give more hooks options for hanging up wet items. Other than that, the stay was great and the condo is a beautiful place. With hot water, I would definitely stay again.
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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Very nice apartment with a well appointed kitchen. Clean and comfortable. An air conditioner would be very nice on muggy days.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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Relaxing and comfortable 2bed 2bath beach style condo. Clean and spacious. Well laid out with everything that you could need. CBIP vacations were accommodating and helpful. Thank you
