Laura S.
Jan 05, 2025
This home felt like home even though we only stayed two nights. It just exuded that Aloha spirit! The surrounding neighborhood was nice, and we felt very safe. We enjoyed our stay and definitely recommend it for anyone staying in the Kona area!
Chelsey F.
Dec 03, 2024
I traveled with my sister and our significant others along with our dad. We had three wonderful bedrooms with AC units and fans. The house was clean and had loads of windows and screens to allow the evening winds to blow through the house. The evening and morning views over the ocean are wonderful. Highly recommend having a home cooked dinner and watching the sun set from the lanai!
Susan T.
Nov 03, 2023
We rented this home as our daughter participated in the Kona Ironman. Very roomy home, loved the deck. Little ants in the bathroom but we figured it’s probably common for staying on this island.
Susan T.
Oct 19, 2023
We rented this home as our daughter participated in the Kona Ironman. Very roomy home, loved the deck. Little ants in the bathroom but we figured it’s probably common for staying on this island.
Jeanean R.
Aug 04, 2023
This home was in a great central location to get to lots of different activities. We enjoyed the ease of having grocery and food delivery close by. I would have appreciated more of the personal touches and extra items for use like trash bags, towels, etc. Air conditioning was really nice to have in the bedrooms for the hot evenings. Comfortable and spacious, but a little annoying to only have on the street parking.
Jeanean R.
Jul 20, 2023
This home was in a great central location to get to lots of different activities. We enjoyed the ease of having grocery and food delivery close by. I would have appreciated more of the personal touches and extra items for use like trash bags, towels, etc. Air conditioning was really nice to have in the bedrooms for the hot evenings. Comfortable and spacious, but a little annoying to only have on the street parking.
Michael W.
Apr 20, 2023
Nice home, fair price, a bit short on cookware and kitchen amenities; a/c only in bedrooms and not up to hot days. But comfortable and clean.
Michael W.
Apr 05, 2023
Nice home, fair price, a bit short on cookware and kitchen amenities; a/c only in bedrooms and not up to hot days. But comfortable and clean.
Rex B.
Feb 19, 2023
Nice hikes up the hill and great snorkeling down the hill.
Rex B.
Feb 05, 2023
Nice hikes up the hill and great snorkeling down the hill.
Kelly
Jan 18, 2023
The house is great! In particular, the shared living spaces are really lovely. Comfortable beds! Great snorkel gear. Amazing lanai and sunset views!!! The main room is huge. It could easily handle a slumber party of 10 kids or more!!!
Yes, Hawaii has bugs. Yes, Hawaii homes do not routinely have central air. No, it is not a deal breaker. (Pro tip, you can maximize the E-W breeze and cool off the house by leaving the front door open.)
Check in was really easy. The owner and caretaker were both LOVELY people. Enjoy!
Kelly S.
Jan 08, 2023
The house is just like the pictures. A very lovely and comfortable space. Yes, the lanai is amazing!! Yes, you can see the water and some gorgeous sunsets!! We even got to meet the owner and the caretaker, both extremely welcoming and helpful!!
There's a small closet outside on the deck filled with masks, goggles, booties, fins that made our visit so enjoyable. And a nice size igloo cooler (and ice packs in the fridge!).
A quick note for all the cooks... if you plan to cook something more than noodles, it's an electric stove with rental-grade pots/pans, spatulas, etc. There are lots of kitchen items available, which is great, it's just that they just take some finesse and luck to cook well with given the uneven surfaces etc. Also, depending on the time of day, the kitchen can get really smoking hot. A sun shade for the south window would help out a lot.
Enjoy your stay. :) Mahalo to the Holualoa team!!
Michelle F.
Nov 30, 2022
Nice house, great lanai, fully equipped kitchen, convenient location.
Michelle F.
Nov 15, 2022
Nice house, great lanai, fully equipped kitchen, convenient location.
Robin O.
Aug 15, 2022
The location of this rental was fantastic - it was a short drive to just about anywhere in the Kona region, in a great neighborhood. We loved the lanai area and spent as much time as possible there. The inside common areas are NOT air conditioned - it got unbearably warm during the day, even with all the windows open and fans operating. If you plan to be out and about every day, this won’t be a problem but we stayed around the house a couple of days and found ourselves sweating. The bedroom AC units also couldn’t keep up during the daytime. Several other reviews mentioned the bugs - there were an abundance of bugs within the house, including ants in the bedrooms and bathrooms. The entire house could use a bit of freshening up. But the location was fantastic if you are looking to adventure around Kona.