After spending 10 days at Kanaloa at Kona unit #2002, no one wanted to come home. This condo came with everything we could have asked for and then some. In the kitchen there were plenty of dishes, pots, pans, utensils, spices and even a coffee grinder for our morning Kona coffee. There were beach towels, coolers, chairs, boogie boards, snorkel's and many other beach toys for us to use.
Our two boys ages 13 and 9 shared one of the beadrooms and bathrooms and had plenty of room to spread out. Our bedroom was very spacious and had more than enough space to put our things. I had every intention of using the jacuzzi tub in the evenings but could never tear myself away from the most amazing views we had from our lanai. Three sets of binoculars from the condo gave us all plenty of time to watch the whales jump in the water and whatever else happened to catch our eyes each day.
We as a family spent a couple of hours every night out on our lanai, listening to the waves, watching the boats, and playing games such as yahtzee, dominoes and cards. These games were in our condo when we got there. What a great idea. Anyone with middle aged children will understand what I mean when I say it was great to get back to the basics. Things get so crazy back home with school, sports, and all the activities, that it was so nice to have family time again. The boys loved it and so did we.
We used the pools at Kanaloa several times as our youngest found out that sea urchins kind of freak him out a bit so the ocean was not his best friend. We played tennis, grilled out on the BBQ's, and enjoyed the virgin lava flows from the restaurant and bar at Kanaloa.
There is a big screen T.V. in the living room that we turned on only a couple of times to watch the big Island channel and the weather. The washer and dryer were also very usefull.
Whenever we return to Hawaii, this will be the only place we will stay at as it was nothing less than spectacular.
Rated: 5 of 5
The Best Family Vacation
· By Karen H. from Kearney, Nebraska on 4/2/2009 for a stay in 3/1/2009
My Detailed Ratings
Value: 4 of 5
Check-in: 5 of 5
Location: 5 of 5
Cleanliness: 5 of 5
Comfort: 5 of 5
Service: 4 of 5
What I liked best about this accommodation
The View
I selected this accommodation because of
Beach/Sun, Outdoor/Adventure, Other,
Additional details about me
My age: 35-44
My traveling group: teenagers
I Recommend This For
"Absolutely, I would recommend this accommodation to my best friend!"
Young singles: Yes
Friends getaway: Yes
Large Groups: Yes
People with disabilities: Yes
Older travelers: Yes
Rugged travelers: Yes
Luxury-minded travelers: Yes
Families with young children: Yes
Families with teenagers: Yes
Tourists: Yes