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A pathway lined with palm trees and a white fence leading to a beach.
A pool area with a view of the ocean, lounge chairs, and a no diving sign.
A pathway leading to a beach with palm trees and a view of the ocean.
A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a sailboat in the distance.
A bedroom with a bed, a pillow with 'JimmyBahamand Relax' text, a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and stove, a bar area with stools, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bathroomSleeps 4481 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Place, Honl's Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Don's Mai Tai Bar
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kona Farmers Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kailua-Kona

With a stay at this condo, you'll be centrally located in Kailua-Kona, a 4-minute drive from Magic Sands Beach and 7 minutes from Kailua Pier. .This condo is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Honl's Beach and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Don's Mai Tai Bar.
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What's nearby

  • Honl's Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Don's Mai Tai Bar - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Kona Farmers Market - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Kailua Pier - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Magic Sands Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Kona Resort Oceanfront Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Don's Mai Tai Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Huggo's On The Rocks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Laverne's Sports Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Island Lava Java - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Your Hawaiian Vacation Starts Here! II

Welcome to Kona Shores, a charming complex situated on Alii Drive, along the Hawai‘i Scenic Byway (Ala Loa Foot Trail). Just one mile from downtown Kailua-Kona, this well-maintained ground-floor condo offers easy access to shopping, restaurants, and beautiful beaches.

Features included:

Oceanfront pool & BBQ area – perfect for relaxed island living.

Fully equipped kitchen – full-sized appliances, gas stove, ice maker, built-in microwave, custom cabinets & new granite countertops.

Comfortable & spacious layout – designed for relaxation and convenience.

Split-system A/C – stay cool in the Kona heat.

King-size bed & queen pull-out sofa – unwind and recharge in comfort.

Flat-screen TV & high-speed Wi-Fi – stream your favorite shows with ease.

Assigned parking – conveniently located right next to the unit.

Whether you're here for adventure or relaxation, this condo provides all the comforts of home in an unbeatable location, just minutes from historic Kailua Village.

Book your stay today and experience the best of Kona Shores!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free condo features ecotours nearby, cave exploring nearby, and snorkeling nearby. Recreational activities include surfing/body boarding nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 481 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number TA-008-441-6512-01, GE-008-441-6512-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Your Hawaiian Vacation Starts Here! II Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 195 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place had everything we needed for a comfortable stay! Great location… close to many great restaurants and shops!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

L L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Vicki's place. So well provisioned and a comfortable bed. There was a lot of great beach gear to! We'd recommend this place and would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawna N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was comfortable and relaxing. We had no problems and were a hop, skip and a jump from the beach We were very happy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very clean place plus lots of supplies such as Toiletries. Host left great notes for turning on AC or fans and internet login and password. Price was excellent. Loved the outdoor salt water pool. The pool faced the ocean so great background.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DD T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional location, exactly as described and no negative surprises. The hostess left nothing to question which made everything most enjoyable and relaxing. Mahalo!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good location, well supplied.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Condo is clean and comfortable. Beautiful view from the pool. Spinner Dolphins can be seen from time to time. Conveniently located to Kona restaurants and shops. Beaches nearby as well. Will go back.
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

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

Great stay

We had a really great experience staying here and would recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karri & Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here! We felt so welcomed. It was very clean and had many extras (spices, condiments, etc) in the kitchen which was so nice. The fully stocked beach gear was a huge plus! Thank you for such a great experience on our first-but not last-trip to Hawaii!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stone Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location great amenities couldn’t be happier
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JL H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved dealing with Vicki! She was very helpful and responsive to all of my inquiries! The condo was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen J.

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

Great Stay

Really enjoyed our stay the place fit our needs really well. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Weiguo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hotel is amazing, clean, quiet, tv with movie, kitchen with all your needs, pool at beach:)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jared W.

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

Great location

Amazing location in Kona - great place to stay - will do again someday. Clean and adorable with lots of extras to play at the beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kenlynn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Wit was our first visit to the Big Island and was a great experience

We werevery comfortable and loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was in a perfect location. It was very clean and had clear instructions. It was very homey and Vicki was very nice and communicative. We absolutely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean good communication great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location was amazing ! The property was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Short n sweet

We loved the place and will definitely be back!Thank you for checking in on us during the Tsunami
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

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

Perfect place

We were so sad that we only stayed 2 nights here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay at Kona Shores. Beautiful pool side sunsets. Comforts of home while on vacation - great place to relax after a day of diving and sunshine. Easy communication with host. Second time with Vicki's condos at Kona Shores and it's just nice to be in a rental that is done right.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

Thanksgiving

Great place to stay, met up with friends over the holiday and was a nice visit!!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a cute and very clean place I loved it. Has everything you need and more. Can't wait to stay again, Vicky is a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Xinfei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good location, easy access to anywhere in Kona area. Host has stocked up everything you need for the trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice property, extremely well kept and within walking distance to restaurants and the town. Lovely pool overlooking the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

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