4th trip to Hawai'i, 1st time to the big island. Booking experience: flawless! Even spoke with the owner on the phone to request an adjustment and he was very gracious and kind. Check-in: flawless! We arrived late, easy access options, easy to get necessary pool access and parking pass for 2nd rental car. Condo: I can't add much to the rave reviews already given. However I will say this was the most comfortable condo we have ever rented and we VRBO often. Nearby shopping: A grocery store with all your needs is a block away (KTA) and I attest to the local fruit selection there, local and awesome. Lava Java satisfied the local breakfast cravings, shareable sized plates, Subway for the lazy cooler packing beach days. Gas station nearby, about 10 cents a gallon higher there but at 32 miles/gallon (Maxima) it wasnt a bad deal. Beaches: go early for access parking fills up quick an Mauna Kea (great snorkeling, manta rays at night), Hapuna State Park and the beach 69 just to the south of there are also excellent. Sunsets at Lava Lava Beach Club are very beautiful (no purchase necessary but a good coconut mai tai). End the day with a soak in the very nice pool and enjoy the clubhouse and patio too! Queens Highway mile marker 90 lava tube is a nice stop but be careful of the traffic and pedestrians, even if not stopping here. To close, you can visit Kailua Kona and stay at this condo and have the perfect, quiet family vacation at a house that feels as good as home, if not better. Thank you Gary for sharing your home with our Ohana! Mahalo and Aloha! We hope to rent again in the future!
Oh last thing, since we are foodies. Waimea "The Fish and the Hog" restaurant has delicious local caught fish and smoked meats locally raised at Parker Ranch, try the banana cream pie! Ok, Im done. Thanks Gary!!!!!
The King Family