Casa De Emdeko 219

Property location and view was excellent! It was close to restaurants and downtown. Unit does need some updating.

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You can’t beat the view and sunsets from this property. It’s also in a great location, has two pool options, and a great outdoor BBQ area. It’s does need some touch up paint and lacks amenities (so make sure you pack your own) but we truly enjoyed the condo and property and would absolutely stay here again.

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We loved our vacation in Kona. This property is as it is described. The location was in nice walking distance to the shops in Kona. We loved the lanai and the views of the ocean was breathtaking. We loved sitting out and watching the waves and the whales. The property is showing its age a little, but the unit and the property was very clean. The kitchen has been remodeled and very up to date. We couldn’t leave our front door open at night because of the hemp smoke smell coming from the people on the property next to this property. Other than that we loved it.

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Lovely. Everything we had wanted.

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I booked this property over 6 months in advance through VRBO and a contract from Knutson as the property manager. I got an email from VRBO confirming the full price and thought that was that. About a month and a half before the trip I was notified by Knutson that despite the contract the rate would go up by $300 dollars due to a tiny clause in Knutson's contract allowing the owner to raise the price. I was given the option to either pay the extra or they would let me out of the contract. At that time it would have been very difficult to find another comparable unit since it is a popular area and units get rented well in advance. Knutson rep was not very apologetic about it, pretty much take it or leave it. So be sure to pay in full through Knutson asap to avoid increases, and even then, beware of a price increase. Other than that, the unit was in a gorgeous location. The unit is older but decently well maintained. A musty smell upon entry, but to be fair it was very humid in Kona. Kitchen well appointed; some signs of wear on the furniture; twin beds VERY firm/hard; sheets for king bed wouldn't stay on the bed. The bedrooms are next to the entry door. Beautiful lanai. The older louvered glass floor-to-ceiling window in the small twin bedroom allows a lot of wind and sound in to that bedroom; not a deal breaker but when we had a bit of a storm one night the adults staying in that room ended up sleeping on the couches, which were actually quite comfortable. Management while there was very prompt and responsive. It is a hike to get to parking from this unit but worth it for the direct oceanside views. The complex is very well maintained and quiet. There was no one there when we arrived to check in. Called mgmt and were told to just fill out a form there regarding our rental car info. Overall I would recommend this unit for the great location and stunning views.

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The condo we stayed in had amazing views of the water and sunsets. The space had plenty of room for us. We loved the amenities like salt water pool right on the edge of the ocean.

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Not much to say that hasn't already been said. Location is perfect. Close to everything in Kona. The property as a whole is a bit dated, but this specific unit is in good shape. Great selection of appliances and cookware.

As some others have said, it is a little bit of a walk to get to the unit, and there is no convenient way up/down the stairs. But this would only be a concern for some that have mobility problems. Otherwise, it is no big deal at all.

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What can I say? This unit is overlooking the ocean and can be seen from all of the wrap around lanai, kitchen, dining room, and living area. And can be heard from every room as well as the bedrooms. The unit itself is a little older but still very nice. My only critique would be that it would have been nice if it was at least equipped with coffee. A few other pantry staples would have also been nice, but I have no real complaints.

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Easy check in. Property management communicated from beginning to end. Large Lanai over the pool and could walk to the beach and feel the Ocean Sprays!

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Attentive attention from Knutson and Associates. Always kept me informed with details about the unit and island. Beautiful unit with amazing views.

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This was an awesome unit! The communication with the management company was amazing! The bed was comfortable and having the 2 bathrooms was a plus! The air conditioner was great considering it was hot and humid outside.

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The was the first time we tried 219 Casa De Emdeko and had to say we loved it. Surely one of the best views and units we have had in Kona. Great communication and service made this an easy and relaxing stay. Even a bonus of folding chair and umbrella which was not mentioned but is a must. Super clean and the whole property was well looked after. The only knocks it has is that there is no designated parking for this or any other unit. Also the TV or cable did not work a few times without a hard reset which took forever to load. Not that we used it much but I did wish to watch the draft and it was slow. Other than that all good!

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Three of us enjoyed 10 days of relaxation and sun at this property. Proximity to the salt water pool was a plus for us. This unit was well-equipped for preparing meals, beach trips, and enjoying the lanais. The views from this end unit are spectacular. We appreciated the prompt response of Knutson to requests for repair and upkeep.

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Three of us enjoyed 10 days of relaxation and sun at this property. Proximity to the salt water pool was a plus for us. This unit was well-equipped for preparing meals, beach trips, and enjoying the lanais. The views from this end unit are spectacular. We appreciated the prompt response of Knutson to requests for repair and upkeep.

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Wonderful, as always!

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Wonderful, as always!

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This is our third stay at the complex. We’ve rented two other units with the same floor plan and views, so obviously we like the the setup. Our other two stays were across from this unit. Yes, it’s a schlep from where we can park to the unit but totally doable.
The unit was very clean and the kitchen is well equipped and updated. The beds were comfortable and the complex is quiet. It caters to an older clientele. There is ample seating in the main living area to lounge around although a bit dated.

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We were not really sure what we were expecting when we arrived at the Condo complex. Instructions were crystal clear so it was easy to get into the parking lot and also the condo itself. The condo is spacious with 2 bedrooms (one has sliding doors rather than a closing door) and 2 bathrooms. The kitchen and bathrooms have been totally remodeled and are beautiful and the unit itself is very, very, clean. I could go on about the condo but the actual very best is the lanai - it is very large (in a wrap around shape) and has a couple of chairs, an actual bed, 2 loungers and a table and chairs that are literally ON THE OCEAN. The condo also overlooks the salt water pool. Will 100% book this again - thank you for the wonderful condo and the easy instructions. 100% satisfied!

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While the view from our place was AMAZING ,THE PARKING IS HORRIBLE.WORST YET IS GETTING YOUR BAGS TO YOUR ROOM ,You need to drag them from front to rear then up one or 2 levels,WHY NO STEPS ON END UNITS.

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Super nice property in a super nice location.

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Our stay at Casa de Emdeko 219 was fantastic!
The view from the lanai is incredible, overlooking the saltwater pool with the ocean as a backdrop! The only problem we had was that the coffeemaker did not work. I contacted Knutson and Associates and when we got back from the beach there was a brand new coffeemaker at the front door! I would highly recommend this place to anyone and am looking forward to returning!

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Great rental at a very comfortable condo complex. Due to Covid, it was our third try to get back to Kona. Owners were very accomodating in allowing for re-booking of the reservation.

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Nice place o be

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We stayed for 5 nights in Casa de Emdeko 219 for our honeymoon. This unit is the best unit on the properties, it's located on the 2nd floor right above the ocean. We had breakfast every day on the huge patio and could see the fishes in the waves from our seats. Overall happy with our stay.

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Great weather and location.

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This condo had the most amazing view and salt water pool. However, it was a senior citizen complex and they were very strict and watched you like a hawk. And I mean watched you! The condo is old, and getting to the unit was a bit of a work out since the stairs were pretty tight when lugging up our luggage and coolers to the unit. The elevator they have would not work for this unit.

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I have stayed at Casa four times now and this unit was the worst we've stayed in. The best thing about unit was being right on the ocean. We had 4 adults staying there. All of the mattresses are old and very uncomfortable. There were only enough towels for one per person and some of the towels were ripped and stained. One of the sinks in master bath drained very slowly. The shower in master does not have a door so the water kept spraying unto floor. The 2nd bath fan is very loud and you cannot shut off when light is on, that was very annoying. You need night light in there. The cabinet is old very musty smelling. The shower curtain holders kept coming off when opening or closing. Only one small towel rack to hang towels. They say up to 6 people can stay in unit. The sofa bed in living room is very old and the mattress is about 3" thick with springs, good luck sleeping on that. The unit does include small washer & dryer. Overall the unit needs some upgrades, especially the mattresses. Two of the couches in living room are very old. They also need to buy some more towels. That side of complex has harder access as there is no parking on the side of units only behind units. I'll never stay on that side again.

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rooms were comfy,loved the 2-sided wrap around deck; morning coffee at the shabby chic table on the deck was relaxing,

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rooms were comfy,loved the 2-sided wrap around deck; morning coffee at the shabby chic table on the deck was relaxing,

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The best thing I can say is that the apartment is just as depicted in the listing. Stunning view, nicely updated kitchen and bathrooms. Casa de Emdeko is a very friendly, welcoming complex. The team at Knutson are very responsive and helpful.

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Everything was incredible, the views, sounds of the ocean waves, the kitchen is beautiful, the master bed was very comfy. Had one small issue with the thermostat and the ac not working, made a call and someone was there that afternoon. I had read all the reviews before our stay and those who mentioned having problems..maybe they were expecting something else, I don’t know. Sure some of the daily maintenance things like small patches of peeling paint on the lanai haven’t been updated but not sure what you expect being that close to the water! It exceeding my expectations and would certainly stay here again!

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The condo is as pretty as the pictures. The Lanai is large and is a great place for watching the ocean, feeling a tropical breeze, and having breakfast. We enjoyed swimming beaches to the north and snorkeling beaches to the south.

We had a minor issue with one of the toilets and thy cam right out to fix it. The fresh and salt water pool are clean and refreshing.

We highly recommend

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What an incredible location that made travel easier with a family with young kids! We couldn’t have been happier with this rental and experience.

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The location was AMAZING! The property is quiet and with great views from the lanai. People were very friendly.
The building may have been a little older, but well maintained and is a very short drive to restaurants and shops.
A day into our stay we had some water come down from the ceiling. We contacted the company immediately sending pictures. They sent word to building maintenance and it was taken care of.
A few days later while we were relaxing, some random people walked into our unit saying they thought it was unoccupied and that they were there to take the furniture. It was all very disorienting and confusing, but they said they would come back when it was unoccupied. After a few minutes mgmt called to say they weren’t supposed to enter until they had contacted us, but that they were there to take the furniture to be reupholstered and should be 5 minutes. They came back and took the two couches and love seat and replaced those with 2 love seats leaving linens from the original sofas in a ball on the coffee table. They were there for over 30 min.
After expressing our disappointment, the mgmt company offered a small refund (which I have yet to see come through).
The 2nd to last day before leaving, we had a similar leak to the first. An email was sent to mgmt to report, but no response was received.
Our last day, we were out most of the day and came back to the kitchen flooded. We used the emergency number to call mgmt where they said they would send people right away to take care of it. After some back and forth calls between the service company and the mgmt company, things were coordinated to have people come over to clean up the water. We went to dinner and came back to 3 very large, loud dryers going in the kitchen, towels hanging off of the banisters outside(against condo rules), and no instructions on what was to happen. An email was sent detailing our experience and asking for instructions. We did not (and still have not) rec

Aloha,
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The sunsets were spectacular. The location was perfect. We were minutes from downtown. We walked and ran along the road in both directions. We were close to many public beaches. We also enjoyed the nightly celebration of the sunset with the conch ceremony! We swam in the salt pool. We saw whales and dolphins from the lanai. An added bonus is we didn't have to buy new snorkel equipment and we appreciated the beach towels that were available for our use. The coolers were also a great bonus! The whole place was clean. We were able to cook wonderful meals and we grilled in the shared space. Other guests were friendly and cordial.

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We enjoyed our stay at Casa De Emdeko 219 in Late January, 2019. The wrap-around deck and view are spectacular. The condo has had a major face lift, especially the kitchen and master bathroom, since our last stay several years ago. The improvements are great. The condo was very clean and well maintained. We highly recommend this unit. The only suggestion we have would be to replace the funky furniture in the living room area and deck to match the high price tag of the rental.

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I loved this location and incredible view. The unitis large with a remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. It has a huge lanai with incredible ocean and pool views...loved it!

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The view is great and beautiful, but some white towels are not very clean. And during our 3 days of stay, the supply of water has some problems in 2 days.

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We had an amazing time here. The view from the wrap around lanai was my happy place and I spent many hours there. The condo is very clean and well laid out. Needs some updating but didn't bother us at all. My only complaint is that we only had 3 rolls of tp for a family of 4. Also a broom would be nice for clean ups in the kitchen. Overall a fantastic experience. Loved the grounds and the salt water pool.

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Overall good, house big, furniture not new, no broom in the house, water cut for three hours, main swimming pool not working for the whole time of my stay

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We enjoyed our stay at 219 Casa de Emdeko. The oceanfront lanai was the best part. We had coffee there every morning and watched the sunset every night. We also enjoyed the pool.

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My family and I enjoyed 9 days at this beautiful ocean front condo with unforgettable sunset evenings and the soothing sound of surf. It was unforgettable and we hope to return in the future.

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Pros: We had a great vacation. The resort was beautiful and the suite was perfect for a family of 6. Our kids(24 yrs old) took turns sleeping on the futon on the patio overlooking the ocean even though there were more than enough beds inside. We were able to see dolphins and whales from our balconey every morning. We watched all the boat tours that brought snorkelers and whale watchers in front of our resort. We had a family wedding at the resort so many times our unit was where everyone congregated as it was so large and the balconey was huge. Laundry available in the suite which was nice to throw a load in esp towels from the beach. Beds were comfortable. Lots of couches and chairs within the unit as well as on the balconey. BBQs available for use on the main patio with lots of seating and tables.

Cons: tiny little spiders/bugs were all over the kitchen countertops so constantly had to wash counters and never left any food, chips or bread on counter. Countertops were ceramic tile so crevices were hiding spots for bugs. Place is dated but was clean other than the bugs we encountered. Long walk from the car parking to unit for carrying groceries and luggage. The north side of the complex had a driveway that you could drive your car closer to unload.

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We stayed here for 8 nights. The view everyday was spectacular. We ate dinner on the Deck almost every evening because you don't get a better setting watching the 's a very nice walk into town, so the location is perfect.

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We stayed here for 8 nights. The view everyday was spectacular. We ate dinner on the Deck almost every evening because you don't get a better setting watching the 's a very nice walk into town, so the location is perfect.

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We lived on the lanai! We watched outrigger paddlers, humpback whales, spinner dolphins from front row seats! We were able to sleep outside, enjoying the cadence of the waves thanks to daybed and lounge chairs. The condo is "dated" but still very functional.

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We come back year after year to stay at 219. We LOVE IT! You can't get closer to the water than this!

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We come back year after year to stay at 219. We LOVE IT! You can't get closer to the water than this!

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The location and the grounds are spectacular! The end unit is a luxury with its wrap around balcony and ocean views. We found the kitchen and amenities to be well stocked with everything needed for a great stay. Be aware that it is a walk + 17 steps from the parking lot as the unit is on the ocean!! Also, if you like a firm mattress you'll want to sleep on one of the twin beds or on the balcony as the king bed is very soft. Location of complex is very convenient - about a mile from downtown, can walk or take the shuttle. Property management was also excellent; we needed their help when we locked ourselves out of the unit at 11 PM.

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Nice room with a great view. The overall complex was very nice and well maintained.

Process was good overall. I booked the condo as soon as the booking system would allow (18 mos in advance). The deposit I gave was on a credit card which in the 18 month period between booking and final payment expired. When I was contacted for payment I was told payment was due 60 days prior to stay. I reviewed all paperwork I received and could only find mention of 60 notice of cancellation BUT NOTHING ABOUT FINAL PAYMENT DUE DATE. During my stay at the Casa I shared all my documents with Knutson staff and they were unable to find any mention of payment deadline; explained there must be something wrong with our software. I enjoyed my stay, everything was as I had expected. This is a great place to stay and very relaxing.

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The whole complex is in need of upgrading. One pool was closed - the one close to the ocean and the other was small with very little sitting area. Our unit was very run down ( the pictures online must be very dated)the furniture needs to be replaced, the kitchen is old and does not look clean, chips on the stove etc. We turned around and left and rented another condo down the road that was oceanside, upgraded beautifully with beautiful pools for $100 less per night?? We notified Knutson that day that we had moved on, and we received a message stating that it was unfortunate that the unit did not meet our expectations.We will not refer Casa De Emdeko and we suggest they better inform potential guests of the condition of the complex and unit 219.

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The whole complex is in need of upgrading. One pool was closed - the one close to the ocean and the other was small with very little sitting area. Our unit was very run down ( the pictures online must be very dated)the furniture needs to be replaced, the kitchen is old and does not look clean, chips on the stove etc. We turned around and left and rented another condo down the road that was oceanside, upgraded beautifully with beautiful pools for $100 less per night?? We notified Knutson that day that we had moved on, and we received a message stating that it was unfortunate that the unit did not meet our expectations.We will not refer Casa De Emdeko and we suggest they better inform potential guests of the condition of the complex and unit 219.

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Loved Kona, the area was very enjoyable. The condo location was perfect for us. The condo worked out well for our family, the size was great! It was a bit dated, but very clean and well stocked. We would definitely stay here again.

This ocean-front unit is clean and nicely-equipped including a comfortable king bed and new flat-panel TV.
The views are spectacular, but the noise from the pounding of the waves meant we could not leave the bedroom window open at night to enjoy the cool breeze.

I was a little nervous booking a vacation rental totally online. The pictures show exactly what you are getting. A huge wraparound balcony with a great view. We would sit on the balcony and watch the whales and dolphins while drinking our morning coffee. We enjoyed the location and would definitely come back to this unit. Convenient to everything around Kona and on the ocean.