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Nicely Renovated. In The Heart of Kailua-Kona, Just Steps From the Ocean.

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Living room with convertible couch
Location, out the door and across the street, Paradise
Sunset over Kailua Pier
Ahu'ena Heiau
Stainless kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Kailua Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Kamakahonu Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

living room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Nicely Renovated. In The Heart of Kailua-Kona, Just Steps From the Ocean.

Hawai’i is open and Kona is more beautiful than ever. We are using CDC cleaning guidelines. Our place has cleaned ductwork AND repaired and wonderfully cool AC. We have purchased new clothes washer and refrigerator. All we are missing is you! 2 Bedrooms and 2Bathrooms, means you and you friends or family will have comfort and privacy. (Sleeps 2-4) Almost everything in this condo is new. The beds are queens, one is pillow top and one is firm and are equipped with luxury high thread count linens. The couch is a queen foldout. There are two full bathrooms, one with a bathtub, for the convenience of your guests. This Condo has a fully equipped kitchen. There are two BBQ decks for grilling. We have snorkeling masks, fins and other beach equipment.
The lanai has a partial view of Kailua Bay and Kona town. The east bedroom has a window with a gorgeous view of Hualalai mountain, if you are an early riser. Great location near the ocean side of the condo but away from the noise of the nightclub/restaurant. One minute walk to the ocean where you can snorkel, fish, surf or swim.
Kona is a paradise for walkers/hikers. You can walk old airport beach and there is a Keiki (kids)swim beach nearby. Every morning you can walk down to the Pier or to several areas where the locals surf. The swim area used for the Ironman Triathlon is right across the street where you can swim the same route they do or just paddle around and look at the fish. SUP is popular and rentable near the pier. The Ahu’ena Heiau of King Kamehameha is on the other side of the Pier and looks as it did when the missionaries first arrived on this Island. There is a recreational and safe beach there also.
The site of this condo is right on the routes of Independence Day and Kamehameha’s birthday parades. It is front and center for the start and finish of the Ironman championship. There are street fairs and musical performances are common on the grounds of the Palace. The Kailua Bay is where King Kamehameha and other Hawaiian royalty chose to retire. You may want to too. In the morning you can see spinner dolphins offshore, and a little bit later you can watch the deep sea fishermen offload, or the cruise ship set off. If you want more civilized activities, the restaurants and clubs are outstanding. The old palace is right across the street where they offer native arts and music as well as tours. You are next door to the first church built in the Hawaiian islands, a beautiful lava stone structure with Koa wood interior. After touring, there is a cooling salt water pool on grounds and covered, secured parking.

The Big island is the best for active vacationers. It has everything from a live volcano to an active truck and rodeo crowd. You can beach bum, snorkel, scuba or zipline and ride horses. You can even go hunting here, deep sea fish, watch the stars from a huge telescope and snow ski down a volcano. The Big Island can be your paradise.

Property manager

Patti Merrifield
Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number TA-065-650-6880-01, GE-065-650-6880-01

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located in Historic Kailua Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona, this condo is in the mountains. Kailua Pier and Moku‘aikaua Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Magic Sands Beach and Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary. Kona Community Aquatic Center and KBXtreme are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Kailua Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kona Brewing Company - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Hopper - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Scandinavian Shave Ice - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kona Wave Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Nicely Renovated. In The Heart of Kailua-Kona, Just Steps From the Ocean. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Nicely Renovated. In The Heart of Kailua-Kona, Just Steps From the Ocean. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nicely Renovated. In The Heart of Kailua-Kona, Just Steps From the Ocean.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nicely Renovated. In The Heart of Kailua-Kona, Just Steps From the Ocean.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nicely Renovated. In The Heart of Kailua-Kona, Just Steps From the Ocean. located?

Located in Historic Kailua Village, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Moku‘aikaua Church and Kailua Pier. Kona Inn Shopping Village and Hulihee Palace are just steps away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting for Ironman world championship
Property was even better than expected. Extremely clean and a great size with a nice big balcony to relax on. Nice and quiet complex. Position was perfect - we could walk everywhere. Owner was really responsive to any and all questions. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meagan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hawaii stay
I was in town for a wedding and stayed at Patti's place. It was perfect for my stay ! So close to everything and stocked so well! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Remington P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect hub for our visit
Directions to this condo were spot on.The location is right on Ali'i Ave. So walking the shops was easy plus it is basically across the street from the ocean. Restaurants are very close and abundant.The condo was very clean and nice for all 4 of us. I would not hesitate to come back and visit this place.it is very close to Walmart and Safeway as well.Overall we had a fantastic stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We would like to stay here again!
My wife says not to write too glowing of a review because then it might get too popular, and be booked when we want to come back! The location is quiet and convenient. A market that operates (most days) is just a short walk away. We had food delivered from the nearby grocery store on another day using Insta-Cart. Good restaurants are close the rental unit. Our favourites are 'Pancho and Lefty's' and 'Papa Kona'. It's close to the 'action' of the local shops along the waterfront and historical attractions. If you want to explore the island in a rental car it is a quick getaway north or south. There is easy access to the highways in either direction. Plenty of parking at the building when you decide to come back for a rest. Our favourite part of the unit was the lanai. There is a nice wide 10 foot (or so) opening for that indoor/outdoor living. We spent a lot of time relaxing and eating meals there. The sun doesn't bake the lanai like water facing units do. The only issues we had were unrelated to the unit itself. One of the barbecues refused to light but we went up a floor and used the other. Also, when we departed at 6am for our flight home, the elevator wasn't working and I had to carry all our bags down the stairs. Like I said, these issues were unrelated to the unit and the elevator worked flawlessly every other day of our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kona Vacation January 24 to February 18
The property is very central to shops and restaurants along Alii Drive. Communication with the owner of the condo was excellent with her being very helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Trip
The location of the condo is keen to restaurants and beach access. Condo was clean and comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Communication with host was excellent. Location is the best, steps away from Main Street but still quiet. Lots of little items from kitchen to beach equip to make stay better. Would definitely stay again and recommended to others. Free parking is a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great unit in heart of Kona
Excellent location, walking distance to many shops, restaurants and beach. Unit was well appointed and very clean, good selection of beach equipment and kitchen items. Had no issues with check in and host was very quick to respond to the one question we had. Would not hesitate to book this unit again. Mahalo for a great stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
My friend and I stayed here last year and we've already booked a reservation for next year. We were able to walk to just about anywhere we needed to go. We really appreciate having our own bedroom and bathroom and air conditioning !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

andre w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice property
Location in Kona was very good. AC works well, fully stocked home with much of what you'd need. Clean condo and the owner is very nice. She communicated well and was great to work with. Only down side is not much ocean view and view from patio is of the back of buildings. That was not a big deal for us, and the patio was very spacious. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Condo
The condo was everything in the description and more. This was our first time taking the kids to Hawaii and we wanted a central location on Ali'i Dr so they could go walk around by themselves if they wanted. It was a perfect location! The condo was well stocked, beds were comfortable, the AC was phenomenal, the lanai was amazing! Loved the cute kitchen, where we prepared at least one meal per day. We will definitely return to this condo in the future!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Suzie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Property
We enjoyed our stay! The location was exactly what we wanted. Right in the middle of shops and restaurants. The size of the condo was perfect for us. We loved the balcony! Just a few minor things...the couches and chairs are very worn. The bathrooms are very small, which is totally fine. I just wish there were shelves for toiletries and cosmetics. Neither bed was very comfortable. Lastly, the dryer takes hours to dry the smallest of loads. Overall, we were happy and would stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

carole h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply fabulous!
This condo was the perfect retreat! It had the best location in Kona, parking was on site and free, and it had equipment for snorkeling and the beach!! The owner answered all communications quickly. The beds were very comfortable; kitchen was well equipped; and washer and dryer were in the unit!! Thx for sharing your piece of paradise with us!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
I was very happy with this property. Everything is in walking distance with some shops being on the garage level of the condo. The place was very clean and quiet with three working A/C units including one in each bedroom. Our group loved the large outdoor patio and the included onsite parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzanne m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family
Totally happy with this unit and what it offered
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken R., Winnipeg, MB., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay in Kona
The property was just as described. The only issue we found was that the floor was not as clean as expected and we found the bottoms of our feet continuously getting dirty. So even though we were asked to not wear shoes in the apartment, we kept a clean pair of sandals in the apt to walk around in. Otherwise, we thoroughly enjoyed the premises. The closeness of the apt to the center of Kona was a treat as we were able to walk to all of our favourite restaurants, stores, attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kona
Good position, car parking,good facilities in unit Owner replied promptly when thought might have an issue
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location for beaches, shopping and sightseeing
Nice clean and convenient condo for our family group. Kitchen is small but adequate, lanai was a favorite spot for relaxing and the pool a nice break from ocean swimming. Easy walk to the main drag with lots of tourist stuff and decent eateries. Small beach was only a couple blocks away. Open air farmer's market a real plus and the Catholic Church another short walk for Sunday Mass. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a comfortable retreat that is an easy drive from airport and a good launching spot for all the sightseeing treats afforded by this beautiful island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location in Kailua-kona
The location of this unit can't be beat. You are literally in the middle of everything - cafes, bars, restaurants, historical buildings, beaches. This unit is in an older building, but I found it to be much nicer than the VRBO pictures show. We especially loved the very large lanai. One of the things I hadn't considered before booking this unit is how hot it gets in town. Having mini-splits in the living room and both bedrooms made this unit an oasis to the heat of the late afternoon and early evening. Patti, the owner, is really responsive and caring about your stay here. I can not think of anything negative to say. This place is wonderland in all respects, our stay could not have been better and Patti's place is a great value for the money.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

John H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice stay in Kona
This is a nice place to stay in a great location. Very close to restaurants, bars, and shopping. A short walk to the bay/pier. There was some initial confuse on the maid service prior to our arrival but we were able to work matters out to everyone’s satisfaction.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Odile Ela R., Teslin, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oustanding location, easy check in and the best host!
Patricia is a super host for a reason, she kept in touch with me, provided very clear check in instructions and I really enjoyed the condo and the location. The pool needs to be cleaned but that is not on the host or related to the condo. I felt safe in the building and in using the walkway from the parking garage to the shopping and the ocean. I highly recommend this condo. The location is awesome, close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great base for a Kona vacation
Property was exactly as described. Was very well stocked with dishes / cutlery / cookware. as well as some essential cooking items like butter, spices, condiments. There was also a good stock of toiletries and laundry pods. Lots of beach gear too, we made good use of beach towels and boogie boards. The size of the lanai was impressive - plenty of room to eat, stretch, lie beach wear out to dry. Parking was a breeze, no issues accessing the garage. Pool area well kept, and no issues accessing with the security key provided. A/C, laundry machines, all easy to operate. No maintenance issues encountered. Easy access to the main roads by car and by foot, we enjoyed walking both directions along the oceanfront road. For those that need to know, the mattresses are on the soft side. For our kids that was zero impact but the adults in our party prefer a firmer mattress. Would happily stay again if returning to the Big Island. Mahalo!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dona H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Very nice condo in perfect location for touring Big Island. While the bedrooms and baths are small, they were perfect because our time was spent touring. We would certainly seek this property on another trip. The hosts were so nice to stay in contact with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Patti Merrifield

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I live in Colorado and love the Big Island because it has mountains just like home. It also reminds me of my Colorado home because it has opportunities for fun social activities as well as natural unspoiled beauty. I love that Hawaii has both mountains and ocean. I like to be active and there are lots of opportunities for adventure. I can snorkle the beautiful tourquoise ocean or watch a live volcano. No where else could you do both on the same day! My place in Kona has great access, but it is also has all the comforts of my own home. I can refresh, relax and cool off here. Owning this home in Kona on the Big Island is a dream come true.

Why they chose this property

I chose this property because its location is ideal for families and active vacationers who want to experience everything they can. This place includes everything I want out of a vacation. The ocean and town activities nearby are great and I appreciate having air conditioned comfort when I return home. Having a condo in town means that sometimes part of the group can go one place and part can go somewhere else. This is great if I want to go shopping while my friends are out trying to catch giant fish. We love to explore the island, but it's fun to start your day talking to locals over coffee at one of the nearby restaurants. I also love the story of King Kamehameha living out his final days here in Kona and all the historical sites that are associated with that time period.

What makes this property unique

Kona Plaza is just steps away from many activities but this condo is also comfortable to come home to after traveling around the island. I love the covered parking, in Kona it is such a convenience!

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests