My husband and I stayed here 1/14/12-1/18/12. This condo is beautiful! The view is unbelievable! The sound of the waves crashing right below is one of my favorite memories from the trip. Marianna is kind enough to stock the condo with beach towels, sunscreen, chairs, etc. and it is so nice to feel right at home while away. I hope we can come back and visit again soon.
If you are the type of person that wants to see people only when you want and do not want drama when reserving Marianna's condo then this is the place for you! You are at the ocean on the top floor with no people in sight except for a few surfers. The ocean can be seen from the kitchen AND from the soaking tub. My husband and I had breakfast on the lanai every morning and enjoyed a cocktail every night watching the sunset. Location is near to everything. Home away from home. Thank you kindly, Marianna!
This is a great place to stay in Kona. The owner has provided you with all you'll need for a wonderful vacation. If you're looking for a home away from home right on top of the ocean, this is it. We would recommend to one and all. We will stay again.
We were very fortunate to ring in 2010 at this condo. We were even more fortunate to have two full weeks there. What a treat! The unit is clean, very well equipped (plenty of towels and sunscreen etc, but even treats like boogie boards and beach umbrellas), and extremely comfortable. On the fourth floor you feel like you are literally on the ocean -- almost like waking up on a cruise each morning with nothing but crashing waves and sparkling surf below. There are sea turtles visible right below, and it is also one of the best surf spots in Kona. It is also a very nicely decorated unit - with Indonesian Buddhas and a wild assortment of cherubs. But decorated in a very relaxed way - not a terribly "be careful" way. There were two TVs - it was great for my daughter to have a TV in her bedroom since she doesn't get that at home. And the kitchen (I like to cook) was far better equipped than most places I have stayed, with pots and pans that were genuinely usable.
We can't live without broadband internet, so it was great to have DSL available, and have it working well.
The pool was remarkably uncrowded. There were always more chairs than people, and the spa was almost always available as well. There is a gas grill that we used as well in the pool area.
Marianna was also a total pleasure to rent from -- she is very generous of spirit and makes everything easy. She is also very well organized.
Jen in Rhode Island says: Wonderful Stay!
My husband and I stayed here 1/14/12-1/18/12. This condo is beautiful! The view is unbelievable! The sound of the waves crashing right below is one of my favorite memories from the trip. Marianna is kind enough to stock the condo with beach towels, sunscreen, chairs, etc. and it is so nice to feel right at home while away. I hope we can come back and visit again soon.
April Honeysuckle in US says: No Interference
If you are the type of person that wants to see people only when you want and do not want drama when reserving Marianna's condo then this is the place for you! You are at the ocean on the top floor with no people in sight except for a few surfers. The ocean can be seen from the kitchen AND from the soaking tub. My husband and I had breakfast on the lanai every morning and enjoyed a cocktail every night watching the sunset. Location is near to everything. Home away from home. Thank you kindly, Marianna!
Surfer Girl in New York says: The Best
This is a great place to stay in Kona. The owner has provided you with all you'll need for a wonderful vacation. If you're looking for a home away from home right on top of the ocean, this is it. We would recommend to one and all. We will stay again.
Bubblescooks in Northern California says: Unbeatable view, very usable kitchen
We were very fortunate to ring in 2010 at this condo. We were even more fortunate to have two full weeks there. What a treat! The unit is clean, very well equipped (plenty of towels and sunscreen etc, but even treats like boogie boards and beach umbrellas), and extremely comfortable. On the fourth floor you feel like you are literally on the ocean -- almost like waking up on a cruise each morning with nothing but crashing waves and sparkling surf below. There are sea turtles visible right below, and it is also one of the best surf spots in Kona. It is also a very nicely decorated unit - with Indonesian Buddhas and a wild assortment of cherubs. But decorated in a very relaxed way - not a terribly "be careful" way. There were two TVs - it was great for my daughter to have a TV in her bedroom since she doesn't get that at home. And the kitchen (I like to cook) was far better equipped than most places I have stayed, with pots and pans that were genuinely usable.
We can't live without broadband internet, so it was great to have DSL available, and have it working well.
The pool was remarkably uncrowded. There were always more chairs than people, and the spa was almost always available as well. There is a gas grill that we used as well in the pool area. Marianna was also a total pleasure to rent from -- she is very generous of spirit and makes everything easy. She is also very well organized.