White Sands Village#231

Having been to the islands many times, I was very impressed with the Knutson & Associates service to our needs from start to finish. The property was as advertised with a nice pool and hot tub. Our location included not only a terrific view of the ocean from the lanai but as a bonus the melodious sound of multiple mynah birds who as a group woke us up in the morning and gave us a lovely sound as the sun set. And they were kind enough to turn the volume down the rest of the day and night. Nice. The location has easy access to all the beach activities including the Mystic Sands Restaurant across the street from the property. Golf was also a treat with Kona Country Club less than 10 minutes away from The Sands with holes running right along the ocean with the surf splashing away in the background. Pictures galore. Tad and his crew in the pro shop went out of their way to show all what Ohana really means in the islands. And we did not forget at the end of our round a stop at The View Restaurant located right next to the pro shop and the view is spectacular!! from the restaurant and the prices are reasonable with good food. And no trip would be complete without a slow travel on foot, pedal, or car down
Alli street next to the ocean with all the shops and restaurants in the old town region. So we will return in the near future and again thank you to the staff of Knutson and Associates who stayed in communication from the time we arrived, during, and the process at the end. It all just went by so fast. We will be back.

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Wonderful location. Spectacular view. Clean and well stocked. I can’t say enough good things about this rental. Being right across the street from the beach was fantastic and spotting whales from the lanai was incredible. Highly recommend. We will be staying here again.

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My rental experience was great. I got assistance almost instantly whenever I needed anything and they were always very friendly.

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We absolutely loved this vacation condo! It was just what we were looking for! Great view, close to beaches and food! Had all the amenities and then some! The property management company was super responsive to questions and checked in on us to make sure we had all we needed. Will definitely book here again for our next Big Island vacation!

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The condo was amazing! It's great being across from one of the only white sands beach in Kona. The condo had beach chairs, umbrellas, and all sorts of other fun beach stuff! The beds were so very comfortable! It was everything we would need. I was very happy with the condo! Please note, there is only one parking spot available, not two. If you have more that one car, one will have to park on the street.

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Great 2 br. AC works good. You need this to be comfortable. Nice deck. In the unit are boogey boards, 3 beach chairs, beach towels and snorkel gear. The white Sands Beach, a short walk, is amazing for relaxing or going for a swim with a beautiful sand bottom. We drove the entire island and this beach is in the top 3. Most of the island has no beach.

Our dishwasher wasn’t working but no big deal. Just washed by hand. Knutson was very responsive and wanted to make sure we were taken care of. Overall we were very happy.

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Great 2 br. AC works good. You need this to be comfortable. Nice deck. In the unit are boogey boards, 3 beach chairs, beach towels and snorkel gear. The white Sands Beach, a short walk, is amazing for relaxing or going for a swim with a beautiful sand bottom. We drove the entire island and this beach is in the top 3. Most of the island has no beach.

Our dishwasher wasn’t working but no big deal. Just washed by hand. Knutson was very responsive and wanted to make sure we were taken care of. Overall we were very happy.

It was a great vacation for us. We were able to cook meals easy, because the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed to cook. The living room was comfortable. We were able to relax and watch TV. The Lani is quite lovely, wonderful privacy and very comfortable. The bedrooms were very nice with a comfortable beds & nice beddings. Short walk to a cute little beach. Wonderful restaurant at walking distance. Just 30 minutes to the airport, which wasn’t too bad of a drive.

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great location, super clean and right across the street from the best beach ever! Bonus that snorkel gear and beach games are provided!

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The condo was beautiful, clean, good AC, amazing bed, I couldn’t have asked for a more amazing place to stay. Right across from the most beautiful beach with amazing sea turtles! I would stay here again and again! Words don’t describe! Book here now!

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This is a great place to stay with 5 min walk to the beach... Parking spot for this apartment is bad and they charged a $50 damage insurance which was not called out when I booked the reservation - this is the only reason it is a 4 star but apartment condition, location, etc were super great.

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This condo was very comfortable and welcoming. A great place to relax. It was spotless clean, well equipped and nicely furnished. The large lanai was amazing! A perfect area for morning coffee or evening sunsets. We were extremely pleased and will be back. Overall: Great location, quiet, clean, comfortable. The management company was easy to book with and made sure you knew how to reach them if needed. Highly recommend.

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Amazing property and location. Condo was set up beautifully with high quality and incredibly comfortable furniture that made it so easy to relax. And the location couldn't be better. Great view, quiet and a 2 minute walk to an amazing beach and restaurant. Everything you need for a perfect getaway!

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This is a beautifully maintained, spacious condo in a fantastic location. My husband and I and another couple loved the comfortable beds and living room, modern bathrooms, well-equipped kitchen, and close proximity to the beach, downtown Kona, and multiple restaurants. The spacious balcony with ocean view was a big bonus. The property managers were very communicative and responsive. Onerall a top-notch experience. Highly recommend!

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We loved staying in what we dubbed "our city condo"! Very clean,beautifully appointed with very comfortable beds. It was far enough away from the hustle and bustle to really relax. I absolutely loved the relaxing on the lanai while listening to the birds and viewing the ocean in the distance. Great place and I wish I was still there!

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We had an excellent stay. The condo was clean and well maintained. One of the team members from Knutson met us upon arrival and was very helpful. Everything we needed was there in the condo. It was helpful that it was central to everything in Kona and only a short ride to anything else.

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The condo was super clean and comfortable. The beds and living room seating were comfortable. Loved having a large lanai to enjoy the sunset. The parking was convenient, close to the elevator and the unit. We would definitely rebook for another stay in Kona.

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Spacious, clean, great location! Well stocked with comfortable beds and great views!!!

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Next door to the beach, restaurants and close to fun activities! Very clean facility grounds and lovely shared pool and hot tub! Condo updated and very clean/organized. Well stocked with items you need for a longer stay. Much appreciated!

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Wonderful, relaxing, vacation with everything you need. Central perfect spot steps away from the beach. Property management and owners were amazing. Changed out butcher block of knives for new set! Both Bathroom towel sets could use change out for next guests We had a blast and definitely recommend and return!

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Super bel appartement bien situé à white sand beach. Tout équipé avec deux salles de bain, cequi est rare et bien apprécié pour une petite famille!
Équipement de plage fourni, ce qui a été bien apprécié également. Très satisfaite.

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It was pleasant, staffs responded quickly to the requests. It's a affordable, beaches just walking distance.

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Many accessories-- flippers, boogie boards, snorkel, beach towels.
Updated kitchen and bathroom with new appliances

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Staying at this condo was a terrific experience. Location was very good. The condo was a perfect layout for 3 of us, including enough space when my husband became I’ll the day after we arrived! He had lots of room while we were out exploring the island. I also can’t say enough about Knutson and ***. Property Management team, especially Blake and Shyya Ha’o. Shyya stayed in touch with me when planning to meet my aunt, so she knew where to go. Everything was done and ready when she arrived before us. I can’t say enough good things! Thank you for helping to make this a great vacation, even with a sick spouse!

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The unit was spacious and clean, very well appointed as far as every day items we need. I was a little puzzled by them only allowing us 3 dishwasher and laundry pods for a week stay. Wev were told we could buy more and request a refund but that is too much of a hassle. We cooked in for breakfast and dinner nearly every day so we could have used more. Management might want to consider allowing one per day of stay to be realistic. We ended up hand washing most days - but who wants to do dishes on their vacation ? seemed silly, are they worried we would steal dishwasher soap ? Also watch for mandatory security fee that we were not fully aware of until final payment when it was tacked on, option 2 was pay $1000 deposit then have to get that back later. Would be much better to clearly state that requirement at time of booking, but it is small print so read carefully and get clarification. We were also locked out of our unit the first night. The door code they gave us was not correct, it took us a while to get a hold of someone to get a new code. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, Not positive I would recommend to others, it depends on what their needs are.

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My husband and brother and I stayed here for the Ironman race. It was a great stay - so convenient to Magic Sands beach and snacks at Magics Beach Grill. Parking was easy. The lanai has a view of the ocean and feels very private with all the greenery right outside. Some of our friends stayed in downtown Kona for the race and we were grateful to be away from all the craziness but still close to the action. We got parked in at one point and I contacted Knutson and they got back to me almost immediately. No other issues. The unit is bright and cozy, not too fancy but very functional. It was great to have some beach gear including snorkels, chairs, and an umbrella.

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Definitely met and exceeded our expectations! Perfect place for the perfect getaway. Definitely 5/5stars! Thank you Stephanie

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Master bed was a bed from **** I got my right leg from knee to ankle hitting the boards getting into bed.
No small chair to set on to dress in bed rooms.
Kitchen ok but problem with sink faucet leak, refrigerator issues with ice.
Living Room furniture from **** no support sink to bottom can’t get up.
No extra chair but desk. I will let my sister say the rest.
I personally will never rent something of the type of lodging.

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We really enjoyed staying in #231. It’s in a perfect location with a perfect ocean view. It’s super quiet and super clean. We would absolutely want to stay in #231 on our next trip to Kona.

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There were multiple issues with this rental: the couch and couch pillows had to be covered with beach towels due to odor, mirrors in both bathroom were peeling, items in the showers have rust on them, cupboard doors don't shut, multiple cupboard doors have peeling paint, one bedroom with fan could not be adjusted with controller; had to be unplugged, shower pan very stained, table on lanai had to be sprayed by us to kill infestation of ants and lastly, cockroaches in the bathroom. For the money paid, the unit should not be rented until updated. The grounds were sufficient as was the pool area. I would not recommend this unit to anyone.

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We really enjoyed our stay at White Sands Village. The condo was on the 2nd floor, near the elevator, offering two bedrooms and two baths.

The condo was clean, mostly upgraded and comfortable for our family of three. The bathrooms were dated but functional (nicer rugs and some paint for the rusting fixtures and tub area would make them more comfortable).

The condo offered everything we needed for cooking, relaxing and enjoying Hawaii.

The condo has AC but that's not needed since there's a security door (major bonus) that allows you to open the back patio and front door for a great breeze.

The onsite staff was nice as well as the owners and full time residents.

As vaction rental owners, I would recommend this place. It deserves 5 stars.

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Our unit was adequate but definitely needs work. Towels and linens were shabby and furniture was limited. We were especially bothered by the lack of lighting — no reading or task lighting. Master closet was packed with junk so we had to move things around to even hang anything in it. Needs updating.

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Our unit was adequate but definitely needs work. Towels and linens were shabby and furniture was limited. We were especially bothered by the lack of lighting — no reading or task lighting. Master closet was packed with junk so we had to move things around to even hang anything in it. Needs updating.

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