Cozy Ocean View Condo - Great Pool & Short Walk to Punalu'u Beach

Tenants need to be made aware that this is a basement unit with stairs to enter. Assigned parking in front of the unit would have been nice. The unit itself is fine.

Maybe a couple more towels and facecloths

Everything was great. Good central location. Peaceful property. I only wish there were some pedestal fans. It got a bit warm at night. I loved eating breakfast on the lanai.

The stay was wonderful in every way! The location is ideal for exploring Volcanoes National Park, but it's also not far from other great day-trip options and the black sand beach. The space is perfect for two people; the kitchen is well-stocked if you want to cook, and there are extras like a cooler and snorkeling gear for exploring the water. Would definitely stay here again!!

Great stay! Wonderful hot tub and pool. Good location to explore Volcano’s, and still be close to the a nice beach.

Our stay was wonderful. All communication with Tom was quick, clear, and concise. He even kept in touch with us during the nearby Volcano activity and Kona low storm - letting us know what to expect and tips to protect our rental car from any ash fallout. Upon immediate entry, it was obvious that the condo has been well taken care of and was spectacularly clean. It is small but with the decor and amenities, it feels open and so comfortable - I can't imagine needing anything else for our stay. The condo grounds are very neat and well kept. Extremely quiet. The location was interesting in amongst an abandoned (?) golf course so there was nothing else around. A ten minute walk to the Black Sand Beach - which feels like a episode out of Gilligan's Island. The nearby towns, Naalehu and Pahala have VERY limited groceries - so definitely do your food shopping before your stay. We look forward to our next visit to the area and staying at this condo. Thanks Thomas.

Clean and great view.

Good host. Clean and comfortable well appointed unit.

Very nice accommodations. Host was very helpful and touched base once during our stay. The black sand beach was amazing. Saw turtles every day. Very peace and quiet. Wish we would have stayed longer than 2 nights.

Everything was just as advertised and was a great place to stay. Only problem was that the condo didn't get much breeze that came through and didn't cool off at night as much as we would have liked. The over head fans did help but being from the PNW it was very warm for sleeping. Other than the place was cute and perfect for our stay.

The room and pool area was clean. The laundry room and outside of the property were not clean. There were several soda cans around the property which we picked up. The amenities are bare, 1 towel per person for the entire stay or do the laundry for a clean towel each day. I'm not doing that on vacation. As you walk to the beach theres homeless people living along the road which surprised me. Its actually an abandoned golf course resort. Looks like at one time it may have been a much more beautiful place.

This was a very clean and comfortable location, near the black sand beach on the Big Island. Not near any shopping centers or full grocery stores as you might be use too, but we stopped at a Costco on the way out to the home and stocked up with supplies so we never felt in need of anything. We stayed there for part of our stay in order to enjoy the seclusion and peacefulness. Then spent the last 3 days in Kona ...to re-acclimate to the city life. Overall a very good vacation.

This was a perfect choice for us. Clean, comfortable, beautiful, quiet. While no A/C could have been an issue we were not inconvenienced by it. The surrounding area was not a metropolis but presented us with some exquisitely gorgeous beauty. We enjoyed Ka’u Coffee Company and took a meandering drive down the road it was located on. It was like entering a botanical garden. Utterly gorgeous!I totally recommend this condo for comfort, views and ease of booking. Kitchen space and utensils for cooking. You won’t be disappointed if you should choose to stay here.

The condo was incredible, and exceeded our expectations. The outdoor area was wonderful--very private, with a view of the ocean. Everything was as pictured--very clean and cozy. It has everything we needed for our stay. The location was incredible--so close to the beach! We saw the green sea turtles every day.

Beautiful property! Exactly as advertised!

My husband and I felt this property was the perfect fit. It was peaceful and scenic. The condo had a delightful ocean view and you could hear the waves crashing on the lava shores. It had a great layout, nice decor, a super comfortable bed and was very well equipped. The pool and hot tub were also great. The hosts, Tom and Christen were quite helpful.

This was a great spot for our short-term stay. Loved the easy access to the beach and to the Hawaii Volcano National Park.

Perfect place if you love National Parks, hiking, nature and relaxing. EXACTLY as described and the added information with things to do, absolutely on point.Bonus: Seeing turtles every single day with just a short walk to the black sand beach. Great way to spend our 25th anniversary!

Wonderful condo, in an amazing location. Was able to relax and rejuvenate. Very responsive owners. Just what we needed . Highly recommend the area and the condo

I've probably just been spoiled by more remote and/secluded stays, and while this stay wasn't bad, it's not a location I'd select again. The condo itself was clean and well kept, but don't fool yourself into thinking two small ceiling fans will help with 80° weather and 95% humidity. Since we didn't plan to do more than sleep and have the occasional meal there, no biggie....except for the neighbors. Being a condo (and a downstairs unit at that) you expect some noise. It wasn't bad with the first guest above us, but the second guest required calls to the property owner and a visit to the leasing office to resolve. 8-10 people (mostly kids) running around screaming for a bday party for several hours in the evening wasn't what I'd consider relaxing. And since there is no AC, everyone keeps their balcony doors open which means you just hear it even more. Next morning we come back to an even larger group above us, shoes and toys everywhere outside, and even noisier than the last night, so we decide to just leave and go explore vs eating at the condo. Property owners did resolve the issue with the leasing office and owner of the condo above us, but of the 4 nights there only one didn't have us listening to furniture being moved around, chairs slid inside/outside, kids running around, etc. If you don't mind kids or generally feeling like you live in an apartment from your 20s, it could be a perfect spot.

This locale was a welcome change from all the action in Kona. Out of the way but within a long half hour drive to Volcano National Park. Nearby town has twice weekly market and great Bakery. Be aware that the condos are the only remains of a golf resort. No AC in units but plenty of fans and the ocean breeze cools things off at night. Nice pool and hot tub with a view of ocean and two nice barbeque grills. A few minutes walk to famous black sand beach with turtles. Best visited in early morning or evening. Snorkeling depends on the wind. Overall we loved it. Price was good, possibly due to being a little more removed from major cities and services. We had our own snorkeling gear but they had two sets of good gear, beach chairs and cooler. We would definitely stay here again. Makala.

We loved the stay here! It was quiet and peaceful, it had everything you need!! It is a rural setting, which we weren't prepared for, so arriving after 5 pm on a Sunday, we found no grocery stores open or restaurants, within a half hour. On Monday, all of that changed, just be prepared. We used their cooler and water toys, there was plenty of room.

This tidy condo was just as advertised. It’s an easy walk to Punalu’u black sand beach. There is a dearth of restaurants in the area, but the hosts have kindly provided a few suggestions, and directions. The hosts were helpful about helping me get an item I forgot when I left, and who can ask better than that?

Enjoyable stay in a peaceful location.