RIGHT ON THE WATER in one of Kailua-Kona's most sought after complexes! This open and spacious, 2-bedroom condo has a spectacular, 180-degree, Kona coastline and ocean view. From the private lanai, watch spinner dolphins as you savor your morning Kona coffee. Later, experience a beautiful sunset after a fun day exploring the island or enjoying the beautiful oceanside pool and hot tub. The location is convenient to historic downtown restaurants and shops, and many popular island activities.
This condo is the largest of the Sea Village 2-bedroom floor plans at almost 1000 square feet. Guests enjoy the roomy and open kitchen/dining/living area with ocean views, but especially love watching dolphins, whales (Dec-Mar), and fish just off the lanai. As new owners in 2021, we are continuing to make upgrades. Extensive renovations were completed in 2024, including new flooring, windows, cabinets, countertops, en suite bathroom, and more.
We've ensured the unit is equipped with everything you need to enjoy a wonderful vacation in paradise, including wifi, a well-stocked kitchen, extra toiletries, full-sized washer and dryer, a new 55" television, and beach gear. The no-stairs entry is helpful for transporting luggage or bikes, or for those with mobility concerns.
Bedrooms/Bathrooms:
The master bedroom has a California King mattress and an en suite bathroom that's been upgraded to a tile walk-in shower. The second bedroom has a queen bed and the guest bath with walk-in shower is just steps away. Both bedrooms have ample closets and dressers for storage and are cooled by the breezes and fans.
Grounds:
The grounds of Sea Village are lush and well-maintained. The beautiful pool and hot tub are centrally located and oceanside. Just behind the pool is a large common area with BBQ's area for grilling. There is also a popular, privately-owned coffee, sandwich and smoothie shop on the property.
Other things to note:
A/C:
There was no air conditioning built into the Sea Village complex and due to the proximity to the ocean we cannot install an exterior-based system in our condo. However, if your stay is June though mid-October, a portable A/C unit will be set-up in the main living area (which gets the afternoon sun). We also have fans in each room, which along with the lanai blinds and typically the trade winds, help to keep the condo comfortable. In addition, the mauka (mountainside) breeze usually develops after sunset and helps cool the bedrooms if the windows are open. The fans and trade winds are enough to keep the condo comfortable in the cooler months (and even most of the day in the hottest months), but if you would like to have the A/C unit set up outside of dates it is automatically included, there will be an additional fee of $10/night (to cover Hawaii's exhorbitant electricity costs).
Please note: the portable A/C unit is only able to cool the common living space (living/dining area and kitchen, which is the area that gets warm during the afternoon). It isn't to be run overnight because the A/C unit is not rated to cool all the way to the bedrooms and the air temperatures are naturally cooler outside. Please request the portable A/C when making your reservation, or at least two days prior to your arrival, otherwise to set it up during your stay, there will be a $50 call-out fee.
Travel Insurance:
We STRONGLY recommend "cancel for any reason" travel insurance for our guests. We hope you understand, that as an individual owner, we cannot take on the role of travel insurer so will only provide refunds in line with the VRBO cancellation policy. If you would like to be eligible to receive a refund beyond the percentages specified relative to your check-in date for issues such as health or family emergencies, flight changes or cancellations, volcanic eruptions that do not threaten the condo, work schedule changes, the potential for reduced air quality, and more, please purchase coverage from your favorite travel insurer. (We've had requests for refunds for almost all these reasons from guests who didn't purchase coverage.)
Winter Waves
A couple of times a winter the waves gets big enough that they break against the sea wall and the spray can shoot rather spectacularly (and forcefully, but not dangerously) toward our lanai and front windows. If the forecast indicates that this may occur during your stay, we will message you with a request to make sure that the oceanfront windows are locked closed and to bring the lanai furniture inside for the duration of the high surf, typically not more than a day. If you don't feel comfortable bringing the furniture inside, we will coordinate with our on-island manager to come take care of it.
Don't be alarmed!
There is a monthly practice tsunami warning alarm, typically on the first business day of every month at 11:45 a.m.
What's that sound?
The Sea Village complex was built without air conditioning. As a consequence, it is an open windows community. The ocean waves are audible throughout the unit, but less so in the bedrooms. Most find the sound soothing, but if you need complete silence when sleeping, this may not be the location for you. In addition, you may hear the occasional coqui frog after dark. This is an invasive species that is actively exterminated so it is not common. Additionally, the living portion of the unit faces the ocean to maximize enjoyment of the view, which means the bedrooms are on the same side of the building as the parking. Everyone's windows are open, so we encourage guests to be quiet when coming and going and when talking or taking calls in the bedrooms. You will, inevitably, hear some guests move their luggage down the stairs or talk a bit too loudly on their way in/out during quiet hours. We hope the pleasant sounds outweigh the others. Happily, road noise is not a problem.
Construction:
Construction at the Sea Village complex or areas surrounding the condo is beyond our control. We do not offer refunds, relocations, or discounts for construction. If there is excessive noise beyond normal working hours (typically 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays), we will attempt to contact the construction site manager regarding working hours.
Bugs:
Some bugs are part of living in the tropics and can be present in even the cleanest accommodations. Therefore, routine insect spraying is part of life in the tropics. If treatment is scheduled during your stay, a notice will be posted in advance. Remove garbage regularly, store all food in containers, and keep screens closed. If you do notice insects, please let us know and we'll have extra treatment done on the next monthly treatment cycle. Infestations will be treated ASAP.
Reality check.
We work to make our unit a beautiful, comfortable, place for your vacation. We hope you'll love all the extras we provide and accept any little quirks that come with staying in our place rather than in a cookie-cutter hotel room, but we know the most spectacular parts of your visit will be the ocean, the island, wildlife, and Hawaiian culture.
Registration Number: TA-089-086-2080-01, GE-089-086-2080-01
Lynn J.
Oct 06, 2024
My husband and I stayed at this condo for four weeks and had a blissful time. Our daughter visited us from Osaka, Japan, for nine days.
The apartment is very tastefully furnished, spacious, and very well organized. Many properties in Sea Village are older. This one is newly renovated and is very clean. The kitchen has everything you need, and everything is new: good quality pots, pans, plates, etc... It does make a difference. The beds are very comfortable, and the bedding is of high quality. (I'll try to find and buy the sheets we had there for myself. They are soft and stylish)
The condo felt like a home away from home.
We spent hours on the lanai, drinking coffee or sipping wine, watching dolphins in the morning (use the binoculars!), and sunsets in the evening.
The location is also fantastic. Kona and all restaurants are within short walking distance, and perfect snorkeling places are a short drive away. Alii Dr. is ideal for morning walks.
Cathy was a great host. Always there for you. There were not too many rules, and everything made perfect sense.
We will be happy to stay at this gorgeous place in the future.
Nicole L.
Jul 10, 2024
Family of two parents & one teen son. This place was perfect. We had everything we needed, including beach gear, a cooler, and snorkel masks to have fun around the island. When we didn’t want to pay to park, it was easy enough to walk down Ali’i Dr to the main shopping/dining center of town. Convenient location to the airport as well and you cannot beat the view from the lanai! The hosts have thought of everything and then some at this property.
dorfmom
May 07, 2024
We’ve been staying at the Sea village for 20 plus years and this was one of our favorite ones. The owners recently updated areas very tastefully! We felt very at home and comfortable and truly enjoyed our stay! The owner was flexible and kind with an early check in and late check out which was much appreciated! I would recommend this condo which is very well stocked with everything you need! Very peaceful and loved that there weren’t any stairs for entry .
CAROL E.
Mar 17, 2024
Have stayed in a dozen different condos on the islands over the years, and this unit in Sea Village was definitely the best. Immaculately clean, lanai right above the shore, parking close to the unit, new furnishings, very well-stocked kitchen, and within walking distance of tourist shops & restaurants. (Parking fees are exorbitant, so really appreciated being able to walk.) We saw whales, dolphins, and goats from the lanai. Would definitely stay here again. Hosts were very gracious.
Suzanne B.
Mar 04, 2024
No trick photography here. Photos are accurate. Right at waters edge. Cleanest VRBO we've ever stayed at. Very well stocked with kitchen supplies, beach gear, extra towels, bedding. Location is great. Definitely a 5 star accommodation.
sara t.
Jan 24, 2024
We had such a wonderful time at this property. We love to cook when we are on vacation and their knives are even sharp. Not a big deal for some people, but it mattered to us! :') We loved the view and the waves. We got to see a whale breach just off the lanai. The place was clean and comfortable for the 4 of us. They were super accommodating to our needs. It is close enough to town that we could go out to eat or snorkeling different places with ease. We easily found parking whenever we went back. We also met other people staying there and everyone was very nice and helpful. Cathy checked in with us regularly during out stay to make sure that everything was as expected and to see if there was anything we needed. It was very sweet. Excellent place for a vacation! My only regret was that we didn't stay longer.
C Martel
Jan 22, 2024
We experienced very high surf for the duration of our stay. Unfortunately we were not able to take advantage of the ocean breezes as the surf was crashing into the building. Otherwise we had a wonderful time while here and enjoyed the property and area. I would recommend this property as a wonderful location and facility.
Kit R.
Aug 12, 2023
Relatively quiet and off the Aali drive noise , secure and convenient location. Great concern and communications from our hostess!
Kit R.
Aug 12, 2023
Relatively quiet and off the Aali drive noise , secure and convenient location. Great concern and communications from our hostess!
penny s.
Jun 13, 2023
We spent the week with my elderly mother. The condo has all amenities we needed for a comfortable stay. My mom sat out on the patio every morning and evening to listen to the waves and watch the sunset. The condo is very close to all the restaurants (walking 20 mins and 5 mins drive). Cathy was very responsive through out the process and our stay. We didn’t need the AC and enjoyed listening to the sound of the waves at night. Highly recommend this place.
penny s.
Jun 12, 2023
We spent the week with my elderly mother. The condo has all amenities we needed for a comfortable stay. My mom sat out on the patio every morning and evening to listen to the waves and watch the sunset. The condo is very close to all the restaurants (walking 20 mins and 5 mins drive). Cathy was very responsive through out the process and our stay. We didn’t need the AC and enjoyed listening to the sound of the waves at night. Highly recommend this place.
Julie C.
May 17, 2023
This condo is RIGHT on the water and we could not have been more pleased with the location and amenities! It was very well stocked with everything we needed and then some. We kept the windows open the entire time and it helped to cool the place as there is no AC. We spent a lot of time on the lanai and just loved watching the water and sunsets - and rain moving in too! The condo is in a prime location as well, close to many of the activities we had planned, as well as just far enough outside of downtown to lend some nice privacy. We truly enjoyed our stay here and recommend this place and the owners!
Julie C.
May 02, 2023
This condo is RIGHT on the water and we could not have been more pleased with the location and amenities! It was very well stocked with everything we needed and then some. We kept the windows open the entire time and it helped to cool the place as there is no AC. We spent a lot of time on the lanai and just loved watching the water and sunsets - and rain moving in too! The condo is in a prime location as well, close to many of the activities we had planned, as well as just far enough outside of downtown to lend some nice privacy. We truly enjoyed our stay here and recommend this place and the owners!
Susan E.
Feb 02, 2023
Great location, great views. Sunsets from the lanai were spectacular. The pool and barbecue area were very nice.
The condo was very well stocked with everything you could possible need. Including beach chairs, towels, boogie board, snorkeling gear and ice chests. The property manager was very helpful with suggestions for restaurants etc.
We would definitely stay hear again.
Susan E.
Jan 24, 2023
Great location, great views. Sunsets from the lanai were spectacular. The pool and barbecue area were very nice.
The condo was very well stocked with everything you could possible need. Including beach chairs, towels, boogie board, snorkeling gear and ice chests. The property manager was very helpful with suggestions for restaurants etc.
We would definitely stay hear again.