Sunny Whale Studio a Deck & View, 1 mile from the beach in town yet tucked away

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 159.6 sq m

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Parking available
Laundry
Free WiFi

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Kailua Kona, Hawaii

Keauhou Shopping Center
‪8 min drive‬
Kahalu'u Beach Park
‪10 min drive‬
Magic Sands Beach
‪10 min drive‬
Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 1)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Balcony

About this property

Our best ocean view and sunnyest unit...Discounts, peaceful hawaiian home with studios n hawaiian touch , very close to beaches, galleries, aloha live theater, many close to restarants, downtown & chocalate/coffee farms, 1 mile from one of the top beaches in Kona and 1.5 miles from the top surfers beach and snorkel beach . Up country where it’s less hot but still 70 plus degrees . Helpful hosts to share the amazing wonders of hawaii with you .

Property manager

John Betlach

Languages

English

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Parking available

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Washer
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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-166-873-3440-01, GE-166-873-3440-01

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This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Kahaluu-Keauhou, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. Haleo Luau and Holualoa Gallery are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory and Keauhou Shopping Center. Kona Le'a Plantation and Higashihara Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Kailua Kona, Hawaii

What's nearby

Keauhou Shopping Center - 8 min drive - 3.3 km
Keauhou Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 4.2 km
Kahalu'u Beach Park - 10 min drive - 4.9 km
Magic Sands Beach - 10 min drive - 4.3 km
Kailua Pier - 13 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬7 min drive
‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬8 min drive
‪Da Poke Shack - ‬12 min drive
‪Tropics Tap House - ‬8 min drive
‪Sam Choy's Kai Lanai - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny Whale Studio a Deck & View, 1 mile from the beach in town yet tucked away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunny Whale Studio a Deck & View, 1 mile from the beach in town yet tucked away?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny Whale Studio a Deck & View, 1 mile from the beach in town yet tucked away?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunny Whale Studio a Deck & View, 1 mile from the beach in town yet tucked away located?

Located in Kahaluu-Keauhou, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory, Donkey Mill Art Center and Kona Le'a Plantation. Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden and Keauhou Shopping Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

6.0

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Sheldon T.

11 Feb 2020

Liked: Communication, location

Hello

It was very native, like camping outside. Only a bathroom and bedroom. Just as pictured. Very restrictive parking. A lot of glass missing in the windows beautiful location and views. Quiet neighborhood

Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Georg W.

15 Jan 2019

a property of a compulsive hoarder

I texted the owner beforehand, if it is possible to check in earlier to which he agreed on. So, my friends and I arrived and found the property in a condition that looked like the property of a compulsive hoarder. First, we went to talk to the owner, however were really turned off by the way everything looked. There were dozens of magazines stacked on a table, the "kitchen" was the opposite of clean and nobody would've cooked there. There were leftovers in the sink, the gas-stove was black and brown. A big room was stacked with cloths to the top and had a big brown stain on the floor. The owner meanwhile showed us our room, which was not what we expected aswell, because in the description it stated two bedrooms, however there was only one, which had a bed and a sofa that was made into a bed in it. He then showed us through our room where for instance the bathroom was in a bad condition. When he tried to close the shower-curtains, they just fell apart. Since there was another room empty, we wanted to check this one out aswell, figuring it might be in a better shape and bigger. There, it was pretty much the same e.g. we found white sheets with big brown stains on it. So the whole property really was not clean. Contrary to what we've been told there also was no refridgerator in this room, so the one in the front of the building would've been for us to use. When we opened it, it was dirty aswell and he wanted to clean it for us. We also wanted to see where we could wash our clothes. So the owner took us to the back of the building where he showed us a washing mashine that was old, rusty and brown. Even the owner, when he showed it to us, shrug his head back while opening the washing mashine and meant it may need some cleaning. Not only were the rooms dirty, the whole property was stacked with stuff one might find at a dump. For instance, under the steps to the rooms there was an old ice-vending machine and loads of more stuff that was covered behind a curtain. To all of this the owner meant it was "work in progress" and not intended for us to be seen. Thing is, when the whole property is under this condition, you cannot not see it. Besides that, we were promised a pool, a jacuzzi, etc. as showen in the pictures, but the back of the building where everything was supposed to be wasn't even able to be entered. In the pool there was even more trash! In the end, vrbo offered us to stay at a hotel and a refund that we didn't get until now.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Eva L.

25 Apr 2018

Big Mistake on the Big Island - Mar 14-18 2018 - Avoid this Rental

We booked this property four days before our trip. Check-in time is 4pm. We called the owner and he said the room was not ready and to wait 3-4 hours; there was not much to do about it so we looked for a restaurant while waiting. We arrived at the property around 8pm and room was still not ready. During our walk-through with John the owner, we noticed that the bathroom lacked proper ventilation; plastic shower curtain was moldy and towels were rough, frayed and very worn out. Toaster oven was really dirty and so was the microwave oven. The refrigerator was disconnected and he said to only connect it if we were planning on using it because electricity is expensive. Couches were very dusty and had several stains. John tried to show us the TV but did not get it to work. Bed linens had stains and pillows were flat as a pancake and smelled stale. The ceiling fan was not operational and had a thick crust of dust. It was very hot and stuffy inside. John brought in a fan after another until one of them finally worked. To cool down the room he opened all curtains, windows and sliding doors, eliminating any modicum of privacy we could have. To increase the flow of air, John indicated that the screened double-door back entrance had to remain open. There were two large camping tents fully setup on the back yard; we did not ask if they were rented, but did not feel comfortable leaving the back door open without any secure locks. We didn’t expect a luxury experience, but we did not stay because the place was very dirty, lacked proper ventilation and had zero privacy. John tried to show us the “original” room we rented, which still was not the one in the pictures we saw when looking at the rental. This room was not clean nor well ventilated either; bath curtains were moldy with no screen on door nor window. John did not comply with the contract. We offered for him to keep the clean-up fee and to refund the rest to us; he said that he might refund the money if he managed to rent the place. Please note that the room had not been rented prior to our last minute inquiry. He tried to ascribe the situation to our inability to sustain “hardship” and that we would only be comfortable in an air-conditioned room. We lost 480 Dollars and ended up driving around in the middle of the night trying to find suitable overpriced lodgings. In contrast, our stay in Hilo Mar 19-22 at Property #990627 was incredibly pleasant in a clean well ventilated (not air-conditioned) room.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

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8/10 Good

Bill S.

8 Mar 2018

Wonderful ocean views, close to town, modest rooms.

Shared balcony and sitting area allows you to interact with other guests, if that is your thing. Amazing views of the ocean. Not a luxury house rental, a bit run down and in need of renovations, but clean enough and the property manager is friendly and accommodating.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Barry H.

4 Apr 2017

Great location but not quite as advertised

Pros: Great location Awesome view Extremely friendly and helpful owner Cons: Not a 2BR place No privacy Beach towels were much softer than hand/shower towels

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Corinne B.

15 Mar 2017

Awesome hosts with plenty of infos about the island

Enjoyed staying here very much, got loads of inside information about the island. The house is located in a quite neighbourhood with a few turkeys as well :-) Good place to explore the west coast of Big Island.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lars G.

18 June 2014

Very nice!

Definitely not your average tourist hotel, which is a good thing in my book. Cozy rooms, a nice deck and good quiet location in a residential area. The owner was very helpful as well. Stay here if you enjoy being away from more touristy places and a little closer to Hawaii.

About the host

Hosted by John Betlach

Why they chose this property

Unique view and insider scoop to hawaii

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English

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