Kona Bali Kai#204

We really enjoyed our stay at this vacation rental. The view is stunning. We asked the rental management company for something mid stay, and even though it was actually our responsibility (as per the agreement) they came through for us - very much appreciated. The unit was clean and comfortable, and we didn't have any significant complaints.

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We had a wonderful two weeks at Kona Bali Kai. Well appointed apartment with all our needs taken care of.

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We had a party of 4 staying at Kona Bali Kai during the July 4th holiday week. The views from the lanai were exceptional and the ocean sounds were amazing at night (for the master suite). Sunsets while having dinner outside were perfect. One downside we experienced was the 2-hr timer on the one and only air unit in the condo. It made it impossible to have air conditioning at night unless you woke up to restart it every few hours. It also didn't reach the living area or 2nd bedroom so consider this when making your plans to visit. There is plenty of options for open airflow in this unit however, so using it when there was an ocean breeze was nice. For the guests in the second bedroom, they experienced some negatives due to the street noise - it was loud most hours of the late night and early morning and with the necessity of having windows open for air flow there was no way to avoid the distraction. The cabinetry in the unit could also use some updating / repair but overall the unit met our needs and we enjoyed our visit to Kona while staying here. The management company was easy to work with and communicated with us while we were on site to make sure our stay was comfortable. We loved the nearby snorkeling and downtown area that was a short drive away. Would recommend this to friends, specifically if only 2 people in the group.

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Great rental right on the beach. Great communication with instructions, questions, etc. would stay there again and recommend to others.

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We had a wonderful time on the island as well as in our bali kai vacation rental the Knutson team was very supportive on whatever we needed and everything was great at the unit we will definitely be coming back to Kona again and of course we will rent from Knutson once again.

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This condo is right on the ocean and has a spectacular view. The sunsets were awesome and we loved watching the surfers right from the lanai. Parking is very convenient on the first level of the building. The full kitchen was great for making meals and having a washer and dryer in the unit was very convenient. Plenty of extra towels and beach towels were provided. Unit was very clean when we arrived. Beach chairs, cooler, snorkeling gear were also provided. Closest beach was a mile away. However, you can find spots to lay out in the sun on the property. Most of oceanfront is lava, but there are a few sandy spots and some tide pools. Unit is a little outdated, but that isn’t a big deal it’s still nice.

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Enjoyed watching the surfers straight off the balcony and loved hearing the pounding waves 24 hours/day! No stores or restaurants within walking distance but easy to get to by car.

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We had a wonderful time sitting onthe balcony, eating meals and just looking at the ocean. Also loved listening to the ocean at night.

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Great location and beautiful true ocean front. The unit was clean and well kept. Loved falling to sleep listening to the waves. We'll be back !

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Great condo but needs updating and get rid of the old rug and put tile down.

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Couldn’t have been happier. The location was wonderful, the views were fantastic. Watched local surfers, whales, dolphins from our lanai. Hope to stay here again!!

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Perfect location. Loved the balcony. Right on the water! Thank you for allowing us to stay.

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Comfortable unit in a wonderful location. This cozy condo was perfect for our family of four. The view cannot be beat, the lanai was spacious. The basics are provided, we had a great stay at a very reasonable price point. Check in and check out were easy and quick!

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This condo was ideal for us. It was very clean and fresh, and had everything we needed. We enjoyed watching the surfers right in front of us. January is a great time to whale watch; we saw some from our lanai. I would definitely stay here again.

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The rental was somewhat dated and the second bedroom was very basic. There were no beach chairs. Having said that the Lanai was lovely and looked directly over the ocean. We watch whales breach and the surfers every morning.

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We really enjoyed our stay at Kona Bali Kai. The ocean is so close that you can hear the waves crashing. We watched the surfers daily while drinking coffee on the lanai. The condo was a perfect size for my husband and me, and we cooked most of our meals there.

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We had a wonderful stay at the Kona Bail! Enjoyed watching the surfers every morning from our Lanai. Especially enjoyed going to sleep listening to the surf. Spacious condo with all the amenities we needed for our stay. Would definitely book this location again

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This is a great little condo and it was wonderful to listen to the ocean all the time. Loved watching the surfers right off our lanai. Would return again.

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The best thing about this place was the view!! The second bedroom was toward the road & was hard to leave the window open for the air movement. We bought a fan that did help. The air-conditioner didn't work that well & was very shocking that it was on a timer!! The place seemed smaller than I thought it would be but there was a lot of extras like snorkel gear & a cooler which was great! The rental company was really good about letting me know ahead of time of some scheduled maintenance (bug spray).

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2nd time at this property and it did not disappoint! We spent 3 glorious weeks and had everything we needed in this condo! All personnel were friendly. Enjoyed the pool and the beach. Great place to sit on lanai and watch surfers. Wonderful location to the rest of the island. We will visit again!

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We really enjoyed our stay at Kona Bali Kai #204. You can see the ocean as soon as you step in the door. Both the living room and the master bedroom have large sliding doors with screens leading out to the lanai, with the ocean directly in front. The ocean breezes were wonderful, no need for air conditioning, and the views were spectacular. We enjoyed relaxing on the lanai, watching the surfers. We also enjoyed exploring the coastline, lots of tide pools and frequent turtle sightings, also saw whales and dolphins. The condo was comfortable - beds and bathrooms were in good condition, appliances worked well (we especially appreciated the laundry machines). It was also very clean and well-kept. Communication with the property managers was great from the time we made the rental reservation - check-in and check-out were smooth. We would recommend this rental property, we had a great stay here.

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The rental unit has a fantastic oceanfront view and the location was a short drive to restaurants and shopping. It was a quiet location. The unit was clean and appliances were in good working order. Overall, the unit was outdated and needs remodeled. The furniture was old with a worn out and uncomfortable couch that had holes in the cushions. There were minimal items in the unit so we had to buy trash bags, toilet paper, paper towels, and dish soap. It was not communicated to us that we needed to provide these items so it would have been helpful to know in advance. We had to go to the store to stock up on these items which was an additional, unexpected cost to us. The property was average and the central trash receptacle was continually overflowing. It appeared some remodeling was going on around the property with old furniture stacked near the designated smoking area. Ample parking is available but many locals park in the garage during the spring day so we couldn’t park close or in the designated parking space for our unit. We will explore other rental options for future vacations.

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Had a wonderful time in this unit ... awesome value for oceanfront Kona! The view was spectacular, and I like how the palm trees perfectly frame the sunset yet provide a bit of shade from the midday sun ... nice planning!

The place was nicely furnished, well cared for, and squeaky clean. I can’t think of anything it lacked. I especially enjoyed the grounds which I felt were extremely under-utilized by the residents. The complex commands a large frontage along the ocean and there are many places to sit alone and contemplate life and enjoy the view and sounds. I also enjoyed watching the surfers on the nearby break. A splendid setting for a peaceful vacation. And the Poke Shack on premise to grab wonderful lunches? What more could you ask for ...

I really enjoyed the morning runs on Ali’i Drive, falling to sleep to the sound of the waves against the shoreline, watching dreamy sunsets from the Lanai, central location to shopping, restuarants,a new lots of things to do, and the peaceful setting.

The management company did a fine job it administering all aspects of the reservation and follow-through. I will seek them out next time I am looking to vacation in the area.

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We had a wonderful week at the condo. Fantastic location with beautiful sunsets and surfers watching. The unit is clean and spacious, kitchen is well stocked, plenty of extra towels and linens. We also appreciated the small things - beach chairs, laundry detergent, fast Wi-Fi and AirPlay TV. Thank you!

Great view from lanai, staff very responsive to repair leak under kitchen sink and reestablish lost tv signal. Property in need of thorough cleaning, repair/replacement needed for multiple items (broken hair dryer and kitchen utensils, closet doors and sliding glass doors that are difficult or impossible to move). Refrigerator operates well, but is rusty and unsightly. Very outdated property. Only half of bedroom closets are accessible. We inadvertently left clothing items in one of the closets, but were told they were not there. Very disappointed with this property and would not return, nor would I recommend it to anyone else.

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Great spot

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Room was perfectly located with magnificent ocean views, could watch the surfers every morning and evening. Sunsets beautiful. Also listening to the waves rolling to the shoreline, like nature's symphony orchestra. Magical.

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Room was perfectly located with magnificent ocean views, could watch the surfers every morning and evening. Sunsets beautiful. Also listening to the waves rolling to the shoreline, like nature's symphony orchestra. Magical.

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We had booked a different apartment, while it was good, it turned out to be a bit too small for the 4 of us. Management was very helpful in allowing us to move to this property, which was bigger and really good.

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