Kona Makai 2-201

We loved staying at this condo! The ocean view from the lanai was wonderful, and the condo itself was very comfortable and had everything we needed. We also really enjoyed the pool and other amenities at Kona Makai. Highly recommend.

Manager's Response

We found the condo itself to be well stocked, very clean and nicely updated. The beds and bedding were very comfortable. As noted in another review, the bedroom facing the pool area has sheer curtains only so mornings are early and bright Air conditioning and ceiling fans kept us comfortable as needed. The grounds are very well maintained with gorgeous landscaping. The community is very quiet which was fine for us on this vacation but could be seen as prohibitive to some: no talking on your phone or playing music on the lanai.

Beautiful sunsets from the deck. Plenty of parking and wagons to carry your groceries or luggage to the building. The location was great and a perfect home base to go exploring the island from. We grilled by the pool and made many meals in the kitchen and found plenty of dishes, utensils and glassware. (We has friends staying in another unit that this was not the case)
We would love to come back again!

Manager's Response

This property is a gem. A piece of heaven. We felt it was our own little slice of paradise.

This was exactly what we wanted. The description was perfect to what we experienced. Great rental unit. Super clean and organized which made our stay the best it could be. A great homebase to launch our adventures on the island. And always nice to end the day with the best sunset we've ever seen followed by a swim in the pool and a hot tub. The unit had all the amenities needed and best of all it had in-unit laundry services which was so amazing and allowed up to do a carry-on for our time away instead of luggage. So amazing

The property group was great to work with as well. We actually stopped in to the office while randomly passing by. The two girls in the office where easy to deal with and were so genuine and helpful. They followed up during our stay. Kept in contact and I can't say enough great things about the property management company especially Blake and the two lovely ladies in the office.

We will definitely stay here again without question and have already told so many of our family members the same.

While there, we totally enjoyed the Volcano National Park, the black sand beach, the local strip in Kona, and of coarse the kona coffee. A great stop for everyone is just a few hundred feet away at GREEN FLASH for some of the best breakfast coffees and drinks around. And great conversations.

Canada is home but will always remember this vacation!!!

Manager's Response

The unit was spacious, well appointed, and extremely well-maintained. The two-bed each with en suite was great! The views from the patio were spectacular.

The check-in process was a bit strange - we filled in a check-in form and never saw a property manager. The other quirk was the lack of privacy in the bedroom facing the common areas -- there were only sheers on the sliding glass window -- no drapes or heavy curtains, so we got to see and be seen in the evenings...

Overall, though -- the unit was great and we would definitely book again!

Manager's Response

This is a great place to stay! Very Clean well furnished etc. the complex is NOT kid friendly and the people who reside here permanently couldn’t have been more unfriendly!

Manager's Response

Group of four we stayed for three nights. Condo was in a great location with easy to find and clear instructions. The property is beautiful and well kept. The condo was fully stocked with anything and everything you need. Would stay again and would recommend to anyone.

Manager's Response

Nice two bedroom unit

Manager's Response

Great place to stay in Hawaii! Great access to shopping, restaurants, beautiful view of the ocean where we could see dolphins swimming by while enjoying our morning coffee/tea. The condo was spotlessly clean, with access to linens, towels, beach towels, lawn chairs, dishes for cooking and lots of other useful things! The pool and grounds were perfectly maintained. Tennis courts were also well kept and great to play on! Couldn’t ask for anything more!

Manager's Response

We loved our unit and stay!

Manager's Response

My spouse and two adult children stayed here for just over a week. The property is in excellent condition and it had all the amenities we were looking for. The picture from the lanai doesn't do the view justice - it is spectacular! Location is convenient to the 'downtown' area by car (not really practical to walk). Would definitely want to stay here again if we return to Hawaii in the future.

Manager's Response

We loved our stay at this property it was beautiful very clean close to everything amazing sunset views very nice furniture and very equipped kitchen. So far the Big Island is my favorite

Manager's Response

Very nice condo with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, nice kitchen, washer and dryer.
Location was great, literally right next to the ocean and within close driving distance of Kona restaurants and bars.
Would definitely stay again.

Manager's Response

What a fabulous stay we had for 3 adults.
Well appointed condo with everything we needed in our home away from home. Very clean, grounds meticulously maintained, ample linens and just a great space to relax and enjoy. We will bring our extended family on our next visit. Thank you!

Manager's Response

Not a great experience. Had a bad invasion of spiders in the kitchen. Contacted property management, said they would send pest one came and never received follow up call. Couldn't leave anything on kitchen counters without small spiders covering everything. Also place needs better cleaning. Ceiling fans covered with thick layer of dust and spreading everywhere when fans running...had to limit use in certain rooms.

Manager's Response

Not a great experience. Had a bad invasion of spiders in the kitchen. Contacted property management, said they would send pest one came and never received follow up call. Couldn't leave anything on kitchen counters without small spiders covering everything. Also place needs better cleaning. Ceiling fans covered with thick layer of dust and spreading everywhere when fans running...had to limit use in certain rooms.

Manager's Response

This condo was exactly as pictured on the website. It had a very nice view of the ocean too. The grounds were extremely well maintained. They cleaned all the outdoor furniture including the 3 grills every morning. Would stay here again and highly recommend this location. Very close to downtown as well.

Manager's Response

The unit location was amazing. Sunset views and quick access to the pool area. Our family of four had a comfortable and pleasant stay. Proximity to stores, etc. was also helpful.

Manager's Response

It is hard to imagine a more perfect stay than ours was here. Not only were the amenities listed all perfect, but there were amenities we didn't even know we needed, like a blender for morning smoothies or an amazing recliner for afternoon naps! The views from every window in the house are stunning, three ocean views and one right out into the banana trees outside. The furniture is all new and very comfortable, especially the living room and it was so nice to have an eating area both inside and outside on the lanai. The location inside the complex was perfect, near enough to the parking lot, but very secluded and extremely quiet on the second floor. The complex itself was amazing, not only views of the ocean waves 10 feet away from the comfortable lounge chairs, but coastline access so you can go down and look at the tide pools yourself and grills just a few feet away if you'd like to cook outdoors. You can also get ocean views while swimming in the pool, which is just over the top amazing. Not to exclude the amazing, lush landscaping with beautiful trees, bushes and flowers that were all immaculately maintained. There was always plenty of parking and the location of the complex was perfect, close enough to downtown so we could drive in quickly, but far enough away to be much less crowded and busy. When we had to communicate some very minor issues, our host responded super quickly and the issues were fixed in one case before I even knew it. If I could give this stay more than 5 stars, I would!

Manager's Response

This place worked very nicely for our visit to the big island. It’s aging nicely - like its tenants. It’s clean and comfortable and has plenty of fans. It has a/c but we didn’t use it (the owners mention that they prefer you don’t use the a/c).
We like to eat in and we found the kitchen along with the outdoor bbq area to be perfectly adequate.
It’s well situated for easy access to town. We had a car for the week and there is plenty of parking
Mattresses are firm. Furniture is comfy. Grounds are well kept, and the pool is a plus. There are also lovely little birds that visit you on the lanai each morning during coffee (Kona variety - the best!). You will also find yourself pausing (wherever you are) to watch the sun set each night over the Pacific. The view from this condo is spectacular.
This is my 3-star way of saying this place gets a 4+ star rating.

Manager's Response

Condo 2-201 in the Kona Makai condo complex has been remodeled. It is clean, comfortable, and has everything we needed including beach chairs and towels. We enjoyed breakfasts on the lanai watching the waves, and dinners in the BBQ area watching the sunset. Knudsen associates were responsive and helpful. Worth the price! I highly recommend.

Manager's Response

By far one of the best places that we have stayed in Hawaii! Tranquil and relaxing

Words cannot describe this condo! Dream house in paradise. If you want to disconnect from the world, this is the perfect spot. The condo is amazing, as the pictures show, and is located on the oceanfront so the views are superb and there is always a fresh breeze. Completely renovated with top notch furnishings and comfort. You have Hawaiian hospitality and close amenities: supermarket, restaurants, and shops.