We absolutely loved this villa! I was worried about booking it because it only had one review from over a year ago so it made me question whether it was a legit rental. Well … all of my worries went out the window when we walked in! The place was SUPER clean and beautiful!
Just a couple of things to mention: There were some stains on the carpets in the bedrooms but besides that, every nook and crannie had been scrubbed sparkling clean. The grill worked great as did all of the appliances, with the exception of the ice maker. It did try to make ice but mostly leaked water creating a icy mess in the freezer. There were ice trays though so we didn’t go without ice and the issue didn’t bother us but after reporting it and being told that the “on-site” team would be notified, we didn’t get any follow up about getting it fixed. That would be my only small complaint but again, it didn’t bother us so we weren’t overly concerned about it and I’m sure they’ll have it fixed soon for future guests.
Back to the positive aspects: The layout of the rooms was nice with the bathrooms between the rooms, which offered a lot of privacy. The beds are soft and comfy. It was so nice to have a washer and dryer with a starter pack of laundry detergent pods. There were also a few pods for the dish washer. There was soap in the bathrooms but no shampoo or conditioner. The unit is on the 3rd floor with a beautiful view. While it isn’t beachfront and there are other buildings between you and the bay, you still have two views of the bay and a view of a mountain. It’s very peaceful. We enjoyed the patio every morning and evening. It’s maybe a 5 minute walk to the pool but the grounds are gorgeous so it’s a very enjoyable stroll. The walk to the beach from the pool is very short, maybe one minute and is sooooo beautiful!
Once you get to the beach, you have loungers available and a couple of resident sea turtles who live among the rocks. There is also a sandy beach to the left for swimming and snorkeling and to the right is a rocky walking path that takes you between several rock pools and gorgeous villas. The beach wasn’t at all crowded, even though it is shared with the Marriott, which is next door. It was nice to be so close to the hotel because you can walk along the beach to get to their luau. FYI: there isn’t a gate or lock to enter the Marriott grounds, pool and bar area. If you continue past the Marriott and a little further along past the lava lava beach bar, which was sadly closed for renovations, you come to a beautiful secluded bay.
You’re also close to the Kings and Queens shopping areas. There are a few places to eat and some stores and a small grocery store with prepared food: sushi, poke bowls, salads and hot food options. It’s the only grocery store in the area but is small so for a big initial shop, I would recommend stopping in Kona on your way in.
All in all, we absolutely LOVED this rental and would stay there again and again!