Makana Kai Hale: Oceanfront House on Famous Ali'i Drive

I stayed in this house before, it’s really nice value and it’s right on the water. He can’t go wrong and I will certainly stay there again.

This home has a great ocean view. Love hearing the waves crashing at night. The deck view is amazing. The only down fall is that their is a very busy street right in front of the house. But other than that is was very pleasant place.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Absolutely loved this vacation rental. The way it is set up worked perfectly for our family of 4. Each kid got their own bedroom and mom & dad got the room by the water. It was the perfect spot for our 8 day stay. I was worried that there was no a/c, but the weather was perfect and we got breezes coming off the ocean the whole time, I never felt overheated while staying here. We stayed right after the big Kona Low storm and still had showers almost daily. The ocean was a little rough out front, but we did get one day where we were able to go out and snorkel, there were so many fish! I would stay here again without hesitation. The management company was useful when we had issues and it was actually very nice to meet them at the beginning of the trip to discover all the treasures of the home. They even sent me a text, reminding me to put out the trash, which when you are on vacation, you tend to forget what day it is, so very helpful. I did not find them invasive at all, just helpful when you needed them to be. Overall great stay and I can't wait to go back!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had the greatest time in this oceanfront house. It was a great location. Very comfortable house that had all the amenities we needed for our stay. So great to just sit on the deck, listening and watching the ocean. And falling asleep to the sound of the waves. Great house and not far from restaurants and shops.

All went well, the top rack in the dishwasher is broken but it still works. Beautiful setting, loved the master bedroom and deck!

Older home but very comfortable! Nothing beats the sound of the waves from the deck or as you drft off to sleep!

We were warmly welcomed in the beautiful house, it had all the comfort and exceptionally amazing back porch, overlooking the ocean, where we spent a lot of time. Great place to relax, nap, read and soak up peaceful ocean energy. When we had questions, there was immediate support, and we had everything in the kitchen anyone could ever need! Sometimes the nearby road was quite noisy, but focusing on the ocean sounds made it all ok. We are so happy we chose this place, we enjoyed it alot, and we're likely to return!

The location of this home was amazing. We loved listening to the waves, and watching the dolphins, snorkelers, and outrigger canoes come by each day. The house was well supplied for cooking, and we enjoyed preparing some meals at the house. We were there Thanksgiving week, and the traffic on Ali'i drive was pretty heavy. It was a bit hard to sleep in the rooms that were roadside due to traffic noise, and the louvered windows let sounds in even when closed. The host was very responsive and supplied a noise cancelling machine, which did help.Overall we had a lovely week.

Absolutely stunning.It really is on the ocean and it takes a couple of days to adjust to the sound of the surf but it really changes how you see the world.....loved it.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely loved this house, the location, the intimate setting on the water and the Old School Hawaii charm it exudes. It was the perfect house for us to relax on the open-air deck watching the massive surf come in. Whales were out front on our last day playing and breaching which was a nice ending to our trip. The house, the amenities, the location were ideal, and I would recommend to anyone that wants the true Hawaiian house experience.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed for 16 days.Great location and view, updates throughout the house were very well done, amazing lanai with incredible view and sunsets, new appliances, comfortable beds. Ceiling fans and extra fans were key to keeping the house at reasonable temps. Amazing view from the lanai and when sitting in the living room, all you can see is water. Nice overhang of the roof over a portion of the lanai protects from rain when needed. Great snorkeling less than a quarter mile away with hundreds of gorgeous fish. Management company, Knutson, was extremely responsive and ensured we had everything needed. When we asked a Keurig, they purchased and provided it the next day. Was good being 4 miles outside of Kona, as the town gets very crowded and when cruise ships are in, it gets even more congested. After eating on the lanai, we realized no restaurant could match the view of where we were staying so we ordered delivery when we didn't feel like cooking.The only significant con was the almost ever-present noise, which is beyond the control of the owners or management company. The road is only about 25 feet away from the house and frequently cars, trucks and motorcycles had loud exhaust, and booming sound systems that actually vibrated the house as they accelerated past. It was particularly loud in the living room and non-MBR bedrooms, but better in the MBR and on the lanai. Fortunately, traffic diminished significantly between 10pm and 6 am. The shojii doors are very attractive but if guests are staying in either of the 2 extra bedrooms, they do allow sound and light to pass through. The uneven lava rock steppingstone pathway from the driveway to the front door was difficult for my mobility challenged mother.There was a house renovation next door and it was quite loud every day but Sunday, especially on the lanai. It appeared this renovation may continue for some time, so suggest checking to get latest status before committing to a rental in the next month or