An extraordinary 2 weeks in paradise!
Left on 10/05/2011 for a stay in September 2011
The rental was very clean and comfortable and the beds were firm. The two cleaning ladies who came mid-stay were polite and happy. The geckos who visited were very cute! There was no noise at night. The location was perfect for us as we were away from downtown Kailua-Kona and near a shopping center with a local flavor. The rental is located mid-way between the beautiful north Kona beaches and rough and tumble South Point and Green Sand Beach. We loved being able to walk to a Wednesday Farmer's Market and the County Beach where snorkling was excellent. Only one person in our group is a pool swimmer and she loved the pool and facilities. The rental is getting a little worn around the edges. The bath towles are ragged, the blender leaked black rubber goo, the pictures on the wall in the upstairs bath are sun-faded, the silverware doesn't match and there was not enough drinking glasses. All the ceiling fans are great and necessary, but they are a bit old and some only work on one speed. All those little details meant was the place was very good rather than excellent. A little TLC is all that's needed! There's a folder by the owner about local things to do and places to eat, but it's dated 2006 and many things have changed and phone numbers no longer work.
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Dream stay in Keauhou Kona Surf and Racquet Club Townhome 178
Left on 08/12/2011 for a stay in August 2011
Everything we were expecting was found in townhome 178 of the Keauhou Kona Surf and Racquet Club. Great location near the pool and the tennis courts and what a view of the ocean. Great sunset every night. Not far from Captain Cook bay where we swam with dolphins.
Mahalo for the memories.
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Roslak Family
Newman Lake WA
Wish we could have stayed another week
Left on 03/03/2011 for a stay in February 2011
Had a fantastic time on the island and townhouse 178 was great. The view each evening was more than you could ask for. Spinner dolphins, whales and beautiful sunsets. Interior of the townhouse could use a little TLC. A fresh coat of paint would do wonders. The beach equipment and books about the Island were very much appreciated and made our stay more enjoyable. Reading the guest books gave us some ideas that I am sure we would not have thought of. If you don't mind hiking a bit there are several very nice beaches that are not crowded, check out the book. The farmers markets are the way to go for fresh produce. It was very nice to have a washer and dryer. The grounds and other facilities at the complex are well maintained and the residents are very friendly. The tennis pro spent quite a bit of time with my boys who had never played tennis. Another local gentleman who fished along the shore each day helped one of the boys catch his first fish out of the ocean. One of the highlights of the trip was the whale watching adventure. If you want to go out with a smaller group (5 or 6 people) try "living ocean adventures". All in all a great place as a base to explore the island. We wouldn't hesitate to return to townhouse 178 in the future. Coming home to the snow and cold I wish we could have turned around and gone right back.
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Clean, great view and reasonable accomodations.
Left on 01/01/2011 for a stay in December 2010
The rental has a wonderful ocean view, the facilities were clean with nice gardens, great tennis courts and easy access to shopping and activities.
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The villa was clean, comfortable and exceeded our expectations
Left on 06/27/2010 for a stay in June 2010
We will be back! The only disappointment was that the tennis court's were under renovation during the time of our stay. But still this did not spoil our stay. Thanks
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Wish I could've stayed longer!
Left on 04/08/2010 for a stay in March 2010
Had a wonderful time at the condo, especially impressed with the ocean being so very close by. I actually got to do some fishing and caught some Humu's & Hinalea's. I didn't keep them, but threw them back. I was very impressed with furnishings and sports equipment available for use. Next time I want to stay longer! One comment is the remote for the lightings were very confusing, sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn't. Otherwise, everything was great!
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3 Sisters and our Mother
Anchorage, Alaska
pleasant
Left on 04/08/2010 for a stay in March 2010
Nice pool. Gorgeous view!! We had a few ants, even though we put the food away. Kitchen could use a few more cooking utensils. We left a brand new beach chair for the next visitors. The pillows were not comfortable. They should be replaced. Nice big counter in upstairs bathroom....wish there was a second mirror on the wall. Close to the grocery store. Took a snorkel tour, glad we were so close to the dock.
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Scandling Family
Juneau, Alaska
Stunning Location, Pounding Waves, Cultural Presence
Left on 01/17/2010 for a stay in December 2009
Aloha Condos was prompt and efficient in processing our reservation. The unit
was in good condition and the location was incomparable: you could get
splashed by the surf on the lava rocks just sitting on your lanai. It's a short
drive into Kona town and it was handy to have the shopping center, cinema,
and post office a short walk up the hill. Just a heads-up, the directions we
received from Aloha were backwards on the turn onto Alii; (should've said left,
not right). We ended up in the shopping center, but figured it out from there.
Also, we had no idea that lots of beach stuff was stored under the stairs (did
we miss a note somewhere?), so ended up buying some items we didn't need.
Right outside the door is a significant historical cultural site, a reminder of the
highly structured indigenous society which preceded corporate dominance of
the islands.
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just like the picture
Left on 10/18/2009 for a stay in October 2009
The location was great-really enjoyed being right on the water- no road noise. The condo was well equipped , good ammenities ( like washer/dryer and 1 set snorkel gear, boogie board etc.) and it was close to shopping center for supplies. Check in was simple . Our only problem was an out of order phone... just check whether that has been dealt with . We did not ask for repair while we were there so cannot comment on response time.Be sure to check out the little beach just adjacent to north end of condos.
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the view the view the view & giant manta rays!
Left on 08/08/2009 for a stay in July 2009
The view was incredible - all OCEAN and black rock!!!
The place #178 was fine - decorations were very good and the back lanai was GREAT - we ate or sat there nearly every nite. Kitchen needs more supplies and place needs some upgrades and paint. FYI, for those that must have A/C there is no A/C on the 2nd floor where the bedrooms are located. That should be noted in the on-line description - my husband really likes A/C when sleeping but I was ok. The unit needs small maintenance and could use some freshening of paint and some new items where sea air and wear and tear has left it below average. As an owner of 2 vacation rental homes, I would add a large flat screen tv and upgrade the bedroom tv size. I left a message with the local manager with a list of suggestions. It was off season so there were not too many other renters but sounds carry there. The pool was good. The nearby scuba diving was GREAT and we saw giant manta rays both on the manta dive and on a shore dive - that alone was worth the trip! It was an easy location and we would consider coming back for the view and diving !
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Kona is more than ok with us!
Left on 06/17/2009 for a stay in June 2009
We gave it 10 stars all the way! BEST location, perfect size, everything we needed including boogie board. Thanks for the great memories, we won't forget the wonderful time & will tell all our freinds & family where to stay.
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Great ocean view
Left on 05/19/2009 for a stay in April 2009
Liked the condo and amazing oceanfront view. Found the condo to be very clean and quiet and looked exactly like the photos posted on the website. Very quiet resort, not much going on and only amenities were a pool and tennis courts. Once we had booked our condo at the rate of $149/night, we learned the owner had reduced the price to $109/night for any future rentals. Found this very disappointing. Only minor complaints would be screen door to lanai needed repairing, and wished the resort offered more amenities.
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Lookin for sun
Abbotsford ,BC ,Canada
Surf on your doorstep
Left on 05/04/2009 for a stay in January 2008
We (2 couples) spent a great week in this very comfortable townhouse. The sunsets on the patio were glorius with the surf breaking on the volcanic rocks in front. The proximity to the ocean was a real plus but it did present a problem during a storm, as the lower windows and patio door on the ocean side were barricaded for protection for a day and a half. On the other hand we also watched grey whales from the patio.
Some nice shoreline walks from right off of the patio. There is good snorkleing in a well protected bay within easy walking disance, ideal for the beginner and lots of marine life. We did a few runs on the beach road in the morning and followed them with a quick ocean dip or in the complex's pool.
The location was very convenient to a local shopping mall including a good grocery store, and pharmacy along with a couple of decent restaurants. Lots more shopping and dining in nearby Kona.
Our only complaint is we spent too much time touring the island and not enough on the patio.
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Fine condo in Kona
Left on 04/23/2009 for a stay in July 2008
We stayed in this condo in Kona for one week Summer 2008. The Condo is right on the water (you can hear the waves from the bedroom), well kept in a beautiful location. It is quiet & well situated outside the main part of the town. A great snorkeling beach is walkable. The condo is clean and in good condition - not 5 star fancy, but very nice.
The only negative we had with our stay was the vog. I think I underestimated how troublesome it would be. We only had one completely sunny day on the Big Island out of seven.
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Good Value
Left on 04/17/2009 for a stay in February 2009
Clean, comfortable, well-maintained. Good view of ocean.
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Awesome!
Left on 04/17/2009 for a stay in February 2009
This unit is the best place we have stayed! It is right on the water and we were able to view whales in the distance. The furnishing were beautiful and had everything necessary for going to the beach and cooking. I would definately put this unit first on my list for staying in the Kona area!
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dstuart
Santa Barbara, CA
Enjoyable
Left on 04/03/2009 for a stay in March 2009
The condo had a great location. I loved the sound of the ocean. I prefer condos that are better maintained, or newer. There were numerous places where rust was showing through and the ceiling fan in the upper bathroom was dirty as was the ceiling. Other condos where I have stayed had matching dishes and newer pans. There was no gate opener as stated in the e-mail (not a problelm really). The pictures were dated and could be improved with newer framing. The bathroom floor grout needs a good bleaching. The screen on the left window in the master bedroom was not secrue against the window and buggs got in.
As condos go, for the price it was nice. However, for the price I have also had nicer condos. Thank you.
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br84ill
Three Hills, Alberta
Beautiful Relaxing Stay
Left on 04/02/2009 for a stay in February 2009
Within 10 minutes of arriving we were out on the lanai watching the whales. Very close to the ocean which we really enjoyed. We went and bought binoculars just to watch the whales. The weather all week was wonderful - very much like the Dominican. Well equipped kitchen with everything you need and then some. Excellent snorkelling very close by as well as shopping centre with grocery store. Pool was very nice and relaxing - quiet. Only issue we had is that the cleaning staff needs to do a much better job on the bathrooms. Dust on the ceilings fans and on the bathroom walls. Dark hairs in both showers and on the floor and walls. Just about called to have them come clean it immediately - we should have! We would definitely stay again but would make sure when we book that we mention this issue.
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Hawaiian Adventure
Left on 04/02/2009 for a stay in July 2008
It was our 25th Anniverary. My wife loves the ocean and I wanted a place where we were right on the beach (so to speak) as there is no beach but there is nothing between us and the water. We spent a week in the condo and another week at various B&B around the island. At first I though it rather expensive compared to the B&Bs but they were not on the water and we had to eat lunch and dinner out each night. You can cook your own meals and pack lunches so the cost works out the same or maybe even cheaper in the end. The condo slept four but there were only the two of us. Our neighbors in the next condo stayed there and went to all parts of the island on day trips. Had I to do it over again I would stay at the condo the whole trip and do the same. We used the tennis courts but not the pool. We always swam in the ocean and there was a beach within walking distance. Sitting there, drinking wine, with the ocean crashing just feet away, watching the sun go down every day was awesome. Only once was it so hot that we had to turn the AC on but I was glad that I had it. I would return if it didn't take a whole day on a plane to get there.
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