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Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 259 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Honl's Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kona Inn Shopping Village
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Hulihee Palace
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Kailua-Kona

With a stay at this condo in Kailua-Kona (Historic Kailua Village), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Kailua Pier and 6 minutes from Magic Sands Beach. .This condo is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Honl's Beach and 0.6 mi (1 km) from St. Michael The Archangel Church.
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What's nearby

  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 20 min walk
  • Kona Brewing Company - 3 min drive
  • Kailua Pier - 4 min drive
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 4 min drive
  • Magic Sands Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The Rocks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Papa Kona - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Island Lava Java Kona - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Laverne's Sports Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gecko Girlz Shave Ice - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

🏖️Ocean Front | AC | Next to Honl's Beach | Walk to Town | vrKCV

vrKCV - Kona Reef A15, Professionally Managed by Kona Coast Vacations

Welcome to Kona Reef, your perfect oceanfront retreat! Located just steps from Honl's Beach, this charming complex offers stunning ocean views and unbeatable proximity to downtown Kona. Whether you're soaking up the sun on the beach, snorkeling with vibrant marine life, or enjoying a leisurely stroll into town, Kona Reef provides an ideal base for your island adventures. With fantastic amenities like an oceanfront pool, hot tub, and BBQ area, you'll experience relaxation and convenience in a tropical paradise.

Key Features:
Oceanfront Location: Situated right next to Honl's Beach, enjoy easy access to white sands and breathtaking ocean views.
Oceanfront Pool & Hot Tub: Lounge by the pool with tiled decks or unwind in the hot tub after a day of exploring the island.
BBQ Area: Outdoor grills are available for guests to cook up their favorite meals, perfect for a sunset dinner.
Parking: Free open parking is available, with both covered and uncovered options.
Proximity to Kona Town: Just a short walk (less than half a mile) to shopping, restaurants, bars, and local activities in Kona Town. The Ironman start and finish line is just one mile away.

Interior Highlights:
Elevator Access: While the complex has an elevator, please note there are stairs involved to access the unit after using the elevator.

Community Amenities:
Oceanfront pool with tiled decks
Hot tub (spa)
BBQ area with grills
Shower and toilet facilities near the pool
Convenient open and covered parking

Nearby Attractions:
Honl's Beach: Right next to the complex, perfect for sunbathing and swimming
Downtown Kona: Less than half a mile away for shopping, dining, and activities
Ironman Start/Finish Line: Located one mile from the property

Additional Information:
Minimum night stay varies seasonally between 4-10 nights
Property is non-ADA compliant, non-smoking, and no pets allowed
Tax ID: TA: 077-277-5936-01
Short-Term Vacation Rental Number: STVR-19-364138
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Kona Coast Vacations - SL

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 630 sq ft (59 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated 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 TA-077-277-5936-01, GE-077-277-5936-01

Property is also known as

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🏖️Ocean Front | AC | Next to Honl's Beach | Walk to Town | vrKCV Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 128 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Condo Neighbors Inconsiderate
We totally enjoyed the stay at the condo on the beach but neighbors inconsiderate allowing doors to slam loudly and talking loudly early in the morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS R., CALGARY ALBERTA CANADA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic View
As advertised it was on the Ocean with a great view and big pool.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meg H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean view is magnificent!
We liked the location. The price was right. Many necessities plus more were provided. Some quality updates and decor could make this very basic condo so much nicer. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and property
We are just getting ready to checkout and sad to leave. We enjoyed the property very much. Comfy bed, nice furnishings inside and out and all the kitchen amenities you need. Also, a very short walk from all kinds of restaurants. We intend to return here in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bev D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely ocean front condo
This condo was clean and comfortable and the view was great. My only suggestions would be to add a shelf for a toiletries bag in the bathroom as well as a hand towel bar as the sink/countertop is small. Also, a small dining table inside would be nice.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Need better instructions on how to use tv. Couch had to be pulled out to sit on then we could not push it back in. The condo was a great location very quiet. View was the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron I., San Jose, Santa Clara, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful clean and awesome view
Loved this place. Kona Coast Vacations was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
One week in Kona
Had a marvelous time, the condo was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcey P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic Location
The Kona Reef has such a great proximity to downtown. We have stayed here three times now and have never had a bad stay. The condos are aging but are in great shape and have everything you need. Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunsets are spectacular from the comfort of the lanai
We've stayed at the Kona Reef several times. The property is perfect for a quick swim and lounge by the pool. The BBQ area is comfortable and inviting. The evening sunset vigil by the residents is a lovely experience. The one bedroom units are cozy for two. We appreciated having some spices, oils and coffee filters from other visitors stays. In January humpbacks cruised on by. The dolphins were a little more shy and or the high surf hid their daily swim by the complex.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Cate J.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very nice unit
We love the Kona Reef. We’ve been coming for many years and find that the complex is perfect for our needs. The views are fantastic, the sound of the surf is divine and we love that the walk into town is so quick and easy. The part of the complex the unit is in is great. The direct ocean front is of course fantastic. We also like the atrium area that’s between the buildings on this side of the complex. The trees help to keep the bedrooms cooler and it’s wonderful to wake up to birds singing. We were impressed with our dealings with Kona Coast. I reported some maintenance issues and they had them addressed incredibly quickly. The bed was comfortable and it was clean which is always important. This was the 7th Kona Reef unit we’ve stayed in. We very much liked that there wasn’t nearly the decorative clutter we’ve encountered in some of the units. However, it is lacking in some of the touches you tend to find in units where the owners stay in there on a regular basis. It meant that the kitchen wasn’t as well stocked as some. Hooks for things like towels & keys at the entrance would have been nice. I’m of average height and had challenges reaching some things and there’s no step ladder. These are pretty minor issues though. I think that the only thing I didn’t like about the unit was the couch. I really didn’t like it at all. However, we spent most of our time on the lanai so it really wasn’t a problem.
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The most Amazing view. Would definitely stay here again and recommend it to family and friends.
If you’re looking for an amazing view. If you want to be close to the water. If you want to see and hear waves crashing onto the beach. If you want to see beautiful sunsets. This condo is for you!!!!!! We spent every morning and night setting on the lanai watching and listening to the waves. It was everything we had hoped for. The condo was clean and nicely decorated and in good condition. It was well stocked with towels and washcloths and any kitchen supplies we needed. I’ll admit we didn’t need much kitchen supplies since we were on the go most of the time checking out the island so we mainly showered and slept there. It is equipped with a window unit AC in the living room that keeps the area cool. They have some items in the closet like snorkeling gear, beach chairs, pool noodle and body boards for you to use. There’s a nice little beach next door. There is covered parking garage for your car. The condo is within walking distance to several restaurants. The only improvement I can think of is if it also had AC in the bedroom. We noticed the first few nights the bedroom would be a little warm when we first went to bed so we just started turning the AC down a couple hours before bedtime. There is a ceiling fan and a small table fan in the bedroom to help. I read some reviews complaining about the birds making too much noise in the garden outside the bedroom but we never noticed it. We also had the pleasure of meeting the owner by chance. She is the sweetest and nice lady.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G., Pacifica, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Fully Stocked & Incredible Location
We were thoroughly impressed by how well stocked the condo was in the kitchen, bathroom, and beach supplies like boogie boards folding chairs, and a cooler. The view was absolutely gorgeous, peaceful, and quiet. The pool area had lounge chairs on the grass facing the ocean which made a perfect spot to watch the sunset. The A/C cooled down the entire condo even though it was located in the living room only. The wifi was a little slow and I didn't have great cell connection, but overall that didn't disrupt our stay at all. We would absolutely stay here again and plan to in the future!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
The condo is amazing! The location is perfect… Just a few minutes walk from town. The view from the balcony is absolutely beautiful! The only negative I saw, the place could use a new air conditioning unit. The radiator on the current unit is rusting onto the balcony and leaves quite a mess.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location and even better view! The only complaint is that there is an atrium right outside the window at about 4-430 every morning the birds are chirping for about an hour and sounded like they were in my room! Other than that it was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Jean G.

Eighth Stay at Kona Reef Going to Pot
This was our 8th stay at the Kona Reef Resort. The unit is a basic one bedroom apartment with kitchenette, living room, and lanai, in addition to the bedroom,. There are great views especially of sunsets from this oceanfront condo. This unit has had recent new flooring, but is showing the wear of years, especially the bathroom which had rusty fixtures, a sloppy paint job, and is desperately in need of a refresh. The lanai floor had several sunken areas from decay, which were attempted to be concealed with a cheap sheet floor covering. The unit was equipped with adequate furnishings and kitchenwares, but the refrigerator was a bit small. The wifi signal wasn't strong enough to cover the full length of the condo, and download speeds were slow. For the first time ever, we saw a cockroach inside a unit at the Kona Reef. The resort facility is showing signs of needed maintenance. The hot tub and grills were great, but the pool water was often cloudy. There were cracked tiles, oxidized gates, and parking spaces roped off becuase of some safety issue in the parking garage. Our biggest issue was that the residents in the unit directly below ours were pot smokers and lit up at least four times (most likely in their bathroom), which filtered into our bathroom ventilation and dissipated into our bedroom and the rest of our condo. Since smoking of any kind is prohibited on the property, we attemped to call the property manager. All the telephone numbers for a night manager listed in the materials in our unit and in our rental agreement were either out of service or for a security company that did not serve the property. So we had no recourse for prohibited activity taking place and the noxious air invading through the HVAC system. This also raised the larger question of why was another unit's exhaust filtering into our bathroom vent, rather than to outside the building? The following day the onsite manager's office had an "out to a meeting" sign on the door, so it was difficult to reach a property manager to finally register a complaint. Beware if you are sensitive to any kind of smoking in this supposed non-smoking property!
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nona S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
We enjoyed out stay and the island! Easy Chick-in and out. Best view!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed it
Great location! Nice condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom R, Thompson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was perfect for two. Great view of the ocean. Big Turtle in front on most mornings. Could see the spinner dolphins playing and whales every day. Everything worked great. Would stay again at same location.

8/10 Good

art G.

Liked: Cleanliness
pretty good, not perfect
one sliding glass door requires Hercules to move. needed more dishwasher pellets need better signage leaving to the dumpsters or a statement that the dumpsters are by the entrance to the parking garage. "designated trash containers is misleading
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cori W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful condo!
Great stay, great condo, thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Million Dollar Views
Awesome property! Breakfast on the lanai watching the surfers to breathtaking sunsets. Property had everything to make our stay great, from a well stocked kitchen to snorkeling gear, boogie board, and beach chairs. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie T., Truckee, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous view!
Very nice stay. There on business so enjoyed the view over coffee. Good bed and shower. It is a great location for restaurants and coffee shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Tom A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrifically Outdated Condo
Property is way below standard. Filthy, worn out floors inside and on lanai, totally in need of an update. Mold in the bathroom. Stayed in 10 other units at Kona Reef, all superior to A15. Pretty sure one could sell the refrig on the Antique Road Show. Until at least inside and lanai floors replaced, no one should stay in this place
Stayed 91 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Joan V.

Just as listed
Beautiful location. Condo needs updating. We found several deep cleaning problems. Let the property manager know and they were going to take care of it all; clogged drains, garbage disposal didn't work, floors dirty. Other than that comfortable and great location.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021