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Deluxe Penthouse Oceanfront Studio with Breathtaking Views and Central A/C.

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Amazing views from the lanai
Perfect spot for breakfast and evening dining
Dining on the lanai
Reclining on the lounge chairs preparing for another wonderful sunset
Side view of lanai looking north and into the sleeping area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 244.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Magic Sands Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kailua Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Masterbathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Deluxe Penthouse Oceanfront Studio with Breathtaking Views and Central A/C.

This direct ocean front deluxe penthouse studio is the perfect place to spend a relaxing vacation right on the ocean's edge!! Literally 20 feet from the ocean, you cannot beat the view anywhere from the lanai!! Perfect for lounging, dining, reading or just relaxing. You name it! You won't want to leave the view!
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The condo has all the comforts of home, but you're in Hawaii, enjoying the fabulous weather, sights and sounds! Corner unit (north end) located on the top floor of a four-story building, this oceanfront condominium not only boasts first-class views but has excellent proximity to Kona town and all activities as well.

Watch world-class surfers ride the waves while dolphins frolic in their wake. Enjoy seasonal whale watching right from the lanai and get a close up view of the giant sea turtles that come up on shore to sun themselves! (No touching though!)

The condo has been totally remodeled in July 2017 with new furnishings, king size pedestal bed, new sofa, bar stools, freshly painted, new ceiling fans, lighting. In May of 2020, a brand new split system 18,000 BTU central AC system was added. This replaces the 9,000 BTU window unit. The condo cools off very quickly now on a hot summer afternoon. Of course most people don't ever use the A/C as you get some fantastic ocean sea breezes since you are right on the water.

The condo is fully stocked with all the comforts of home plus many items you have never even thought about. The condo comes with a washer, dryer, dishwasher, iron, ironing board, hair dryer and a full suite of kitchen appliances such as microwave, coffee grinder, water purifier, blender, coffee pot, rice cooker, ice maker, etc. Plenty of dishes, plates, glasses, pots, pans, silverware, utensils, and cooking spices

This private condominium has everything you need for an unforgettable Hawaiian experience. The condo comes with plenty of towels, linens, beach towels, beach chairs, snorkel gear, etc.

The condo wifi router via Spectrum has just been upgraded to 500 Mps download speed (effective 13 July 2023)

The condo is located at the beautiful Oceanfront Kona Bali Kai Property. The condo complex has a nice heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi, oceanfront gas BBQ's and picnic areas, very nice tropical landscaping and a sandy beach area for sunbathing and wading in the tide pools. Lounge chairs are available to all condo guests at the beach front area. There are also some shady spots if you wish to take a break from the sun. There is an elevator to take you to the condo, no need to walk stairs at this condo! The world famous Poke Shack restaurant is on the grounds of the property. A convenience store is located across the street.

The White sands swim beach is located one mile south, the snorkel beach is one and half miles south and the Kona Country Club golf course (18 holes for public use) is 3 miles south. This is a truly a condo you will want to return to year after year (as you will see many repeat guests in the condo guest books). Warning: The Big Island has so much to offer and after one trip and you will be hooked!

Mahalo and hope to see you soon at our condo.

Mike and Mimi

Property manager

Mimi Watson
Premier Host

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Condo only sleeps two people, so keep this in mind
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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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GE-179-581-7981-01, TA-179-581-7984-01, 760150230086

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located on the beach, this condo is in Holualoa Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Magic Sands Beach and Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary, while Hulihee Palace and Hulihe‘e Palace State Monument are cultural highlights. KBXtreme and Kona Community Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Magic Sands Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Kailua Pier - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 8 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The Rocks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Island Lava Java Kona - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Laverne's Sports Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gecko Girlz Shave Ice - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Humpy's Big Island Alehouse - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Deluxe Penthouse Oceanfront Studio with Breathtaking Views and Central A/C. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Deluxe Penthouse Oceanfront Studio with Breathtaking Views and Central A/C. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Deluxe Penthouse Oceanfront Studio with Breathtaking Views and Central A/C.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Deluxe Penthouse Oceanfront Studio with Breathtaking Views and Central A/C.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Deluxe Penthouse Oceanfront Studio with Breathtaking Views and Central A/C. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holualoa Village condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Magic Sands Beach and Kailua-Kona Beaches. Honl's Beach and Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 138 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 138 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tennis team trip

Beautiful place to stay
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and view

We loved our time in this unit. It was I. A great location and loved watching the waves and sunsets from the lanai. Wish we could have stayed longer! Will definitely consider this unit for next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

S W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Mimi was responsive to our needs and the condo provided everything we could ask for! Thank you for an AWESOME vacation!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous view

The views were beautiful and the area was convenient to shop or eat out. We fell asleep every night to ocean sounds it was a wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Epic Views

Unbeatable ocean views. Unit was nicely appointed but had a few small things that could make it just that much better - couple kitchen cabinets don’t close, pillows are flat, and balcony screen door badly needs to be fixed. Overall, great spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rohne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great ocean front condo!

Fantastic views as you can't get much closer to the ocean than this.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa R.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not as advertised and very disappointing

We left 1 day into our 3 day stay. This unit is a small cramped studio rather than a 1 bedroom as indicated in the listing of amenities. There is a lovely ocean view but the balcony is cluttered with junk and the AC unit makes sitting on the lounge chairs very uncomfortable. There was also no hot water. The building itself was littered with garbage and empty liquor bottles in the motel style hallway, the BBQs were broken and the pool is basically in the parking garage. It is not what we expected for the high price. We were not able to reach the owners other than through the VRBO messaging and they were not interested in hearing our concerns.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoyDirk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sherri k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place!

I loved everything about this unit. The bed was comfortable and the view was spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dee H.

Very nice condo! We only stayed a couple of days but seemed to have everything needed!

Very well located and equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location/Great Views

Awesome view from lanai. Can't get any closer to ocean! Close to shops/restaurants but far enough away for peace and quiet. Easy parking. Had slight issue with check in- room was not ready- but communication with property mgr was excellent. Had room prepared within an hour. The 'central air' exhaust blows on lanai, making lanai hot, turn ac off to enjoy lanai. No biggie. Awesome shower but hot water goes quick. Kitchen packed with anything needed. Positives outweigh any negatives by far at this property. If unsure on a place, take this one.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whales and Sunsets!

A beautiful property with everything you could need. The views from the 4th floor balcony were amazing - we could look for whales (and there were many!) and watch the sunsets. Comfortable and convenient to Kailua as well as exploring the rest of the Big Island. This is an awesome place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

G B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bali Kai-Tastic

Exceptionally nice top floor condo on the ocean. Fully appointed kitchen was great for cooking breakfast. A short drive into Kona & a great launching point for most north & mid island activities. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing sunsets

Great location, great view. Near many restaurants. Watched sunset almost every night of our 7 day stay from lanai.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jean philippe l., montreal canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect view

Top floor view of sunset. Sleep with waves
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and easy stay on edge of Kona activity

Perfect space for a couple, close to amenities and slightly removed fr the central bustle of shops and tourist attractions. Great location and we hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Martina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed our stay here. The condo was the perfect size for the two of us. The lanai was private.

Communication with the owner was timely and the overall experience was positive.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C., Vero Beach, FL

Relaxing accommodations with awesome ocean view

Mike's condo is very nice and the location was perfect. Mike was very easy to work with and made sure our stay was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

francine m.

great stay

This condo is very well located. The view is incredible. We loved everything about that stay. I highly recommennd this condo
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

GALE S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Ocean Front View

This condo is truly ocean front and the views from the balcony are amazing! We loved watching the surf hit the shore with the white foam washing up against the black lava rocks. We saw large turtles swimming in the shallow water a number of times which was also a lot of fun. The bathroom is quite modern and the tub is jetted with a wonderful rain shower. The kitchen is well equipped and the bed very comfortable. We definitely hope to be able to get back again one of these days.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking View

The view of the ocean and sunsets can only be rivaled by the sound of the waves crashing into the rocks and the sea turtles in the tide pool. I cannot express enough how amazing the view is. Being the end unit on the top floor means a private lanai. It is located just a smidge south of the main Kona drag making it quiet, yet convenient. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

Property was just as listed and we enjoyed the breathtaking view from the lanai each morning. Location was great, easy drive to town and parking was simple and close to the condo making trips back and forth a breeze! Enjoyed the beach equipment they had available for use as well- snorkels, pool noodles, boogie board, beach chairs, beach towels, and cooler for our beach outings! Make sure to bring shampoo/conditioner/body wash as only hand soap was included with the rental, which was no issue for us :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Francis J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great lanai with a beautiful view

Great location, very clean, well equipped condo. Mike provided us with a lot of useful information about the island and the activities. He was very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Thank you for sharing this lovely space with us! It was beautiful and we loved how close it was to the ocean. Great location! We would definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lave A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable Getaway

A beautiful studio, ocean front!!! The location was perfect and the owner-host was great!! We enjoyed our stay! Thank you Mike for sharing your beautiful piece of paradise. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mimi Watson

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I have been travelling to Hawaii since I was a young child. I learned how to surf and scuba dive on Oahu. We always visited Oahu, Maui and Kuai. In 1996 we ventured to the Big Island and fell in love with the wonderful scenery, excellent beaches, snorkeling, scuba diving, hiking, golf and bike riding.

Why they chose this property

We purchased our first condo on the Big Island in 1999. Kona Bali Kai 425 is like being on a cruise ship and the views are just unbelievable. We love staying in this unit and the views cannot be beat anywhere on the planet.

What makes this property unique

Location, Location, Location. The views are truly amazing and sleeping while listening to the rolling waves is the most soothing and calming experience you can ever have.

Languages:

English, Chinese (Mandarin)

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests