Kailua Kona Vacation Rental condo

This was my second stay in this condo, the last being 4 years ago and it was better than I had remembered!! Spent a lot of time sitting on the huge lanai watching the turtles, dolphins swimming by and then the evening sunsets. Many fans in the condo to help keep things cool as it was quite warm when we were there. This condo has all the comforts of home-nice having a full kitchen, and laundry. It is also great there is a lot of beach stuff to use left by the owners--boogie board, beach chair, grass mats, and snorkel equiptment. Condo close to a couple of swimming beaches. Also lots of hawaii travel books in the condo to help give ideas on what to see. Would recommend a car to get around as condo about 2 1/2 miles south of town and it is nice to be able to have a car to get out an explore the many beaches on that side of the island and visit a coffee farm.
Spent 10 nights in this condo and really felt like I was at home. Able to unpack as there was plenty of drawer and closet space so never felt like I was living out of a suitcase for that time. Hard to leave!

When I rented this place, I hoped it would be as lovely as the pictures. To my amazement, everything was even more spectacular than the pictures. There is nothing like being so close to the ocean, and hearing the surf day and night.
Inside the condo, my wife and I lacked for nothing. High speed cable for internet gave us peace of mind, checking on business at home. I loved just keeping in touch with the family. Washer/dryer made keeping packing to a minimum and the wonderful books provided as well as DVD's offered real entertainment options. Grounds are lovely, BBQ's were perfect for cooking our fresh fish, and shopping was very convenient. We particularly liked Safeway, which is just up the hill. Some days, we didn't feel the need to go anywhere. We stayed 10 days, but really hated to leave.
Owners were great to work with, and we will be sharing this place with all our friends and family. We will be returning in the future, I wouldn't stay anywhere else.

This was my family's first visit to Hawaii, and the accommodations at Gayle's condo lived up to everything she advertised! The condo is clean and well stocked with items to make your stay comfortable; plenty of towels, a cooler for the beach, and there are barbeque grills right next to the water perfect for cooking sunset dinners. The reef area at the condo is not good for swimming or snorkeling due to urchins and currents, but the condos have a sandy area suitable for children and laying out to soak up the sun. Children will enjoy exploring the reef and looking for turtles, and watching the pros surf nearby. The surf is strong and the waves are unpredictable, so please stay with children at all times while on the rocks. This location offers breathtaking views and spectacular sunsets! This is also the perfect location for exploring the island. Body Glove offers great snorkeling cruises, Kona Surf School provides superior lessons for beginners - my two daughters ages 11 and 14 were up and surfing in no time thanks to their attentiveness (ask for Dom!), and don't miss Ihu and Kai's kayak rentals to Captain Cook's Monument where you stand a good chance of kayaking with the dolphins and snorkeling in one of the best reef spots on the island. You'll find great food at Huggos on the Rocks and fantastic shave ice (be sure and get it "snow capped") at Scandinavian Shave Ice. My family and I plan on returning to Kona and we will definitely stay at one of Gayle's condos again, there's no need to search elsewhere. Gayle is attentive to detail and really keeps the traveler in mind to help you have the best island experience possible!