3
Nice condo but not kid friendly
The condo was very well set up and the pictures are quite accurate. The condo had everything we were looking for, and it was great to be able to spread out. In particular, we appreciated that the kitchen was so well stocked, and that there was beach gear available for us to use. It was clean, and we really appreciated arriving to a fruit basket.
However, we wouldn't have booked here if we had known in advance that our infant daughter was not allowed in the pool (even when wearing swimmers' diapers). It was a really big disappointment to arrive and find out that you have to be toilet trained to go in the pool. While the other guests at the condo complex were all very nice, this is not a family friendly complex. The majority of the other guests were senior citizens, so be warned if you are thinking of bringing children - there were no other kids around. The condo has very strict rules about all sorts of things, including when the pool/hot tub can and cannot be used.
In addition, the pictures of the White Sands beach (above) are no longer accurate. The beach is very, very rocky and difficult to get into (impossible while holding an infant!) with strong rip tides. We only went there once and didn't go in the water as we would have had to scramble over large boulders to get to the water. The beach 2 miles down the street near the Farmer's Market was much better and had great snorkling.
We enjoyed our time in Kona and at this condo but really wish we had been told some of this in advance.
Recommended for:
Age 55+
Owner's Response: It is true this condo, like all other condos, has house rules. White Sands Beach is also called Magic Sands Beach by locals because the sand normally disappears from about December through the end of March. During the summer, the beach will be back and beautiful as ever.
We regret you didn't get to experience the beach with maximum sand. Hopefully, you still enjoyed the beauty and diversity this island has to offer.
Helpful votes: 15/15
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