Direct Ocean Front at World Famous Banyan's Surf Break

We stayed here just 2 nights (between other rentals) but loved the ocean front location. A great place to watch for whales and surfers catching their waves. Gorgeous layout and modern furnishings. Didn't do much cooking, but looked like there was everything you'd need.

We loved that the bedroom had a sliding door to the ocean, so we could sleep with the breeze and sound of the waves. When shut, though, the door muffled almost all ocean sounds (for those who want to forget they're ocean front?).

Great condo, we'd come back here. Very responsive owner with potential activity ideas and area information.

We're frequent visitors to the Big Island and the Kona Bali Kai is our complex of choice because of its absolute oceanfront location and building's design. The living room and master bedroom *both* front the large oceanfront lanai making the views great from either room. Additionally, the building design "arches" outward toward the ocean meaning that each lanai is staggered back from the center so they are private; you cannot see from one lanai into the next.

If you're already sold on KBK with the great views from every unit, here's what makes Unit 305 unique: Lynn and Sharon have upgraded it with top-notch elements (custom cabinetry, glass shoji-type screens dividing living room and bedroom, dual-pane windows/sliding doors, premium appliances, granite counters, tiled showers, flat screen TVs) which will make your stay even nicer.

This third-floor unit is near the south end of the complex, just over "the rock" which surfers always use to enter the water; this gives you something additional to watch--if you've tired of watching the ever-rolling breakers as they cascade into white foam on the shoreline rocks.

Speaking of those rocks, the constant sound of the waves crashing is soporific for us--but if you'd like a break from the sound, slide the dual-pane doors shut and the unit becomes a quiet cocoon. If you've stayed at KBK in a unit without the dual-paned windows, you'll understand that this is a real feature of this unit.

Communication with the owners was speedy; they responded to each question promptly, providing detailed answers. They were very easy to work with, both before I decided on this unit for our stay as well as after the reservation had been made. This left us feeling reassured with our decision.

We might suggest an additional long towel rack in the master bath to permit one towel opened up on each (necessary in the moister ocean environment) for better drying--but, gee, that's a small wish list.

Wow.. this place rocks. The vacation was a birthday present from my husband and then to top it off with the best place to stay was a double bonus. Everything was as Lynn stated and more. From Lynn's directions to places to visit, the little booklet he sent with the confirmation was a life saver. You will not be disappointed by staying here. Being able to leave your sliding glass door open and listen to the waves below 24/7 say no more.

Thank you Lynn for creating an oasis of its own. We loved your place.

Hugs ~ Lori and Bobby G from N.California