Perfect place to stay for our six days on the Kona side of the island. Excellent location, speedy and clear communication from Martin, and very large and clean space. Great sized kitchen for two (like us) or for a family of 4 or so equipped with everything you’ll need including a coffee maker, pots/pans, utensils, and even Tupperware. We thoroughly enjoyed the amenities, especially the tennis courts and patio. Martin thought of everything, from a complimentary welcome snack/drink package to all the equipment you’ll need and want for a beach trip (boogie boards, snorkel gear, umbrellas, beach towels, tennis rackets and balls).
Can’t stress location enough! While we considered several other airbnb options either closer to Kona or further north in the Mauna Lani area, ultimately, we chose to stay in Waikoloa and it ended up being the perfect home base for a variety of vibes and activities: close to Hapuna Beach (10 min drive), Kailua-Kona area (30 min), Mauna Lani (less than 10 min), Waimea (20 min), and Captain Cook (1 hr). Also less than a 5 min drive to a bunch of amenities in King’s Shops and Queen’s Marketplace if you need last minute snacks, groceries, or equipment. There are not many later night options on this side of the island (unless out by the Kailua-Kona pier area). However, we lucked out with Lava Lava beach club, which is less than a 5 min drive away or a 20 min walk. It was great for night time cocktails, food, and ocean views.
One note - the home is on the ground floor, so there are many large plants lining the perimeter. Great for privacy, but did block out some sunlight. It’s so sunny on the west side of the island that this wasn’t a huge problem, and we liked the convenience of being on the ground floor, but the apt is not as sunny as pictured even with all the blinds drawn.
All in all, a great stay made convenient by Martin’s thoughtful touches. Would absolutely recommend and stay again the next time we’re on the island.