Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club #3-101 "Hale Malama Pono"

With the ability to work from anywhere, we combined work with vacation. Between two desks in the dining/living room and fast internet, my wife and I were able to setup our computers, spend the mornings working, and take the afternoons off. The condo is fully loaded with every imaginable kitchen appliance and plenty of cooking utensils. Having the washer/dryer means we could pack less clothes and just do laundry once or twice. And spending the nights falling asleep to the sounds of the waves crashing on the rocks was very soothing.

Between the oceanfront location and nearby shops/restaurants, the location can't be beat. All in all, we were very happy with our stay and will be back.

We loved the view, layout of the condo and all of the extras in the kitchen. The place is dated and carpets and beds need upgrading.

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Kitchen was fully stocked with whatever you might need. Whales were plentiful out front. Lanai was very large with 2 tables and 2 lounges.
Wonderful stay

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Lanai was amazing place for morning coffee, play games and watch beautiful sunsets. Condo kitchen well stocked and had everything you need for beach day and to play tennis/pickle ball. Had chairs, boogie boards, coolers etc.... Walking to great snorkel beach and stores

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My family and I had a fantastic stay. We celebrated Thanksgiving Day while we were there. The kitchen was full of all amenities needed to make a traditional thanksgiving dinner. The location of the condo was perfect. We had views, green lawn to walk barefoot on and ground ourselves. Knutson & Associates checked in on us a couple of times to be sure everything was ok. It was! We will visit again! Mahalo!

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I highly recommend this vacation home. It has everything you need and more. Excellent location, great views, the house was fully stocked - was pleasantly surprised to find sesame oil among others, so many different spices and other goodies that made the stay even more special. Hearing the waves and enjoying the breeze while sitting in the lanai was one of the highlights of our trip. Also would like to commend the property manager- they were super prompt and helpful.

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Wir hatten eine gute Zeit in dem Apartment. Für uns drei war der Platz genau richtig. Die Aussicht von der Terrasse ist großartig. Nur auf der Liege zu liegen ist schon sehr entspannend! Die Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind auch zu Fuß zu erreichen. Mülltrennung wird hier ganz groß organisiert.
Schränke waren teilweise voll geräumt: Es gab Lebensmittel zum Aufbrauchen, Sonnencremes usw. Der Platz für mitgebrachte Garderobe war uns zu gering.

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Great!

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We loved the location of this vacation rental. They also had a great pool that we often enjoyed swimming in! This rental offered lots of things for us to use. From snorkeling gear, towels, extra sunscreen and boogie boards! That was all really nice. But this place could really use an update!! Not only in decor (which could also use an update). Across the board, It’s very outdated. The entire second bathroom shower didn’t work. The wall behind it was even totally exposed. And having a place with no AC on vacation to a very hot and tropical location was really tough. They definitely disclosed no AC, but somehow we missed that. So it was quite an unpleasant surprise.

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We enjoyed our stay in this property very much. The views from the main rooms and master bedroom were stunning. The condo opens up really well to the outdoors allowing for wonderful breezes to cool the rooms. The location was convenient and the condo was well-supplied with recreational items. The only downside to this unit was noisy upstairs tenants during our stay. Starting very early each
morning, we were awakened by the sound of running, shouting children. While that is no fault of the owners at all, it does put a damper on vacation mornings for renters of a ground-floor unit. Additionally, the master shower was out of commission. We received a slight discount for the inconvenience, but sharing one shower with 4 adults was not ideal. Over all, we greatly enjoyed our stay!

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The property was very clean and exceptionally well stocked. From linens to towels, kitchen utensils, water sports equipment, beach chairs, cooler and icepacks. My husband was able to use their snorkel gear to snorkel a 5 minute walk down the road.
The favorite for all is the outdoor living area with a view that is truly amazing.

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I would definitely be back!!

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The view was beautiful and the condo has all you need. It is conveniently located to all shopping and snorkeling.

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This unit was one of the most equipped of any vacation rental I've ever stayed in. From kitchen spices to beach towels and lounge chairs to yoga mats this unit had everything we needed for an amazing Hawaiian vacation! However, the absolute best thing about it is the large wrap around lanai. We drank coffee in the morning watching the kayakers, practiced yoga on the shady side in the afternoon and had cocktails while watching the sunset. I think we spent more time outside than inside. The grounds are beautiful and we enjoyed spending time at the pool and walking to the small rocky beach adjacent to the complex to watch the turtles.

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We had a great stay at this property in Kona. Everything was as stated. The property is beautiful. Everyone was very helpful to make sure we had a great stay. I would recommend this property to anyone that is going to Kona.

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We really enjoyed our stay at this condo. Had everything we needed. Kitchen was well stocked and had more spices and condiments than I have at home. Lots of dishes and glasses, but minimal flatware. So much that there wasn't any room in cupboards for food we bought. Coffee grinder didn't work, stove was temperamental, but everything else was just great. Enjoyed the pool and tennis/pickleball courts, but especially loved the view.

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Fabulous! Waking up to that view everyday and sitting on the Lanai was so peaceful. Unit has everything you need, some items could use updated or replaced but still functional. Lia at Knutson & Associates was a gem to work with! She was very patient and much Aloha, will definitely use her with future bookings. Lia even was able to get us a late check out which made our last day stress free!! Mahalo Lia!!

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Generally our vacation rental experience was great. There were some minor things - the rear door to the lanai, left side facing outside, did not track well and the door handle actually fell off early in the stay. However, the Knutson & Asscts staff were very helpful getting someone to the property to repair the door sufficiently so things were secure and it was functional enough for the balance of our stay. The other item of concern was the kitchen stove which had at least one burner that did not work and other burners that were sporadic.
We found the rest of the facility to be wonderful. The location, which we are very familiar with is great.

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I got this for my elderly parents, and it was fantastic! They sat on the lanai and enjoyed bird watching, the sunsets and the beautiful view of the ocean. I would highly recommend the place, was well stocked and super comfy.

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The unit was spacious, clean, well laid out and perfect for our needs. Lots of vacation items provided. Walking distance to fantastic snorkeling.

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Property description was accurate and we enjoyed the condo very much. The corner unit with sliding glass doors gives an open, airy feel. The layout for our family of 4 was perfect and we were happy to find the sofa had a hide away bed. The kitchen is dated and needs an upgrade. One of the burners on the stove didn't work and there was grease down the side of the fridge but both still useable. The other improvement needed is the ceiling fans. They are old and rusted and squeaked when turned on. We ended up not using the one in the bedroom nor the one in the living room. Luckily there was a floor fan that we used instead. We appreciated the boogie boards, snorkel gear, towels etc. The location is great and the grounds of the condo complex are beautiful and well maintained. Pool and tennis courts were super. There isn't any noise from the road and your not in the congested part of Kona. Overall a great condo for the price.

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We enjoyed staying at this place. The view was outstanding, and the apartment was clean and comfortable. Would stay there again.

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The condo was very nice. However, the noise from the condo above started as early as 4:30 AM every day and woke us up. It was mostly walking and chairs screeching. I am not sure if anything could be done to mitigate the noise. I used fans and a sound machine, but could still hear it. The condo was well equipped and clean . KKSRC is in great location and the complex is very nice. The manager, Mervlyn was super nice and helpful.

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Our stay at the condo was wonderful. The unit was spacious, clean, stocked with lots of necessities and extras. Fans were definitely a must have. The unit was nicely labeled.

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Our stay was absolutely fabulous. The ocean view was amazing. The condo is spacious and we were very comfortable. We walked to the beach to see the sea turtles, snorkeled nearby, and used the pool and barbecues nightly. The condo is close to shops and restaurants. We loved On the Rocks. The food was great and Hula dancers performed. During our vacation, we hiked to falls and in the Volcano National Park, snorkeled, did the Manta Ray night snorkel, and kayaked with the dolphins in Cooks Cove. We will definitely be coming back to Kona!

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Excellent!!!

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We stayed in unit 3-101, which is a lovely condo overlooking the ocean. It is a corner unit, which gives lanai space on two sides. The glass sliders in the livingroom are great and bring the outdoors inside. I liked the condo floor plan, with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Kitchen was fairly well supplied (needs a pizza cutter!). The only negative was that the wifi was very erratic, especially toward the end of our stay. We had to reboot the wifi frequently. When it was working, the speed was fine. We enjoyed our stay, especially the sunsets which are always amazing.

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