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Steps Away from Black Sand Beach

Steps Away from Black Sand Beach

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Your oceanic backyard
master bedroom with scenic ocean view
Views from bedroom
view from master bedroom
master bedroom (with a California King bed)

Overview of Steps Away from Black Sand Beach

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 488 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Popular LocationKeauhou Shopping Center8 min walk
  • Popular LocationKahalu'u Beach Park10 min walk
  • Popular LocationMagic Sands Beach3 min drive
  • AirportKailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Steps Away from Black Sand Beach

Unit 1

Our DIRECT OCEANFRONT corner unit (#1) has its own beach only 27 steps away from the lanai (patio). This end unit (no one below you or above you) has added privacy including a quiet grassy area. Experience sunsets year round and let the sound of the waves relax you. From the lanai, the seaside bedroom, and even the upstairs shower, enjoy watching green turtles grazing on the rocks, the spinner dolphins leaping (typically mornings), and the humpback whales breaching or tail-slapping offshore (during the winter birthing/mating season).

We are directly on a salt & pepper beach. At the far north end, lots of tide pools with critters & petroglyphs. At the closer south end, at high tide if the waves are calm, then experienced & fit snorkelers (with a buddy, never alone!) can find a variety of sea life. However, if a novice and/or the seas are rougher, then the Kahaluu state beach (just ~ 5 to 10 minute walk north of our bay) is full of sea life and a safer location (with protective ancient seawall & lifeguards).

Both bedrooms have Cal King beds. The living room has a sofa and love seat, 42” HDTV, DVD/BluRay player, & audio system (with plug & USB ports). Free high-speed WiFi & telephone (local, U.S., Canada, Mexico, China, & EU). Fully equipped kitchen for simple or elegant meals alike. We provide lots of extras: shampoo & conditioner, laundry detergent, dish washing soap, beach towels, snorkel gear, cooler, boogie boards, & beach chairs, etc. This unit is surfside-immersed with extensive jalousie windows letting the sea breeze & sounds drift upon you as readily as the light of sunsets or moonbeams (ceiling fans; no air conditioning).


Location: Our townhouse is located in Keauhou-Kona Surf & Racquet Club, a private 16-acre gated community ~5 miles south of downtown Kona. The complex offers 3 pro-grade lighted tennis courts. The complex offers 3 pro-grade lighted tennis courts (with tennis pro access and a pickleball option; please remember to bring non-marking tennis court shoes), a large swimming pool, a volleyball court, BBQ pits & gas grills. The grounds are lush with beautiful flowers. We are also within walking distance to Kona Country Club for golf (reduced rates if a Surf & Racquet Club guest) and the Keauhou Shopping Center with grocery & drug stores, restaurants, a movie theater, & a walk-in medical clinic….plus on Saturday mornings, visit their farmer’s market with local produce, Kona coffee, flowers, & fish. Our location is convenient to explore the Big Island or just relax near the sea!


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www.vrbo.com /174862

# STVR 19-360976
Tax ID# TAT161-879-6544-01

GE 161-879-6544-01



Property manager

Maria Sloan
Premier Host
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Property grounds
Direct Oceanfront Condo on Private Beach Resort *Central AC *
Ocean view
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
9.6 out of 10, (147 reviews)
Direct Oceanfront Condo on Private Beach Resort *Central AC *

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number GE-161-879-6544-01, TA-161-879-6544-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Kahaluu-Keauhou, a neighborhood in Kailua-Kona. Kona Le'a Plantation and Higashihara Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Keauhou Shopping Center and Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory. Kona Joe Coffee Farm and Blue Ginger Gallery are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 8 min walk
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 10 min walk
  • Keauhou Bay Beach - 19 min walk
  • Kona Country Club - 2 min drive
  • Magic Sands Beach - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Teshima's Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - 9 min walk
  • Magics Beach Grill - 4 min drive
  • Tropics Tap House - 9 min walk
  • Da Poke Shack - 6 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay for family with teens!
Our family of 4 (2 adults, 14 and 16 year old teens) had a really great stay! We absolutely loved the amazing ocean front views, the sunset views, the meals on the lanai, the well appointed kitchen and washer/dryer, the relaxing sounds of the waves, the well thought out layout of the unit (2 full bathrooms is so appreciated when travelling with teens), the tide pools with turtles/sea urchins/sea cucumbers/other sea life, the free pickleball courts, the pingpong, the pool, the volleyball area and the attentive and responsive manager Maria. The only minor downside was that the majority of the Kahaluu beach park next door was closed for construction but we couldn't hear the noise of that from the unit and we were able to enjoy the rockier tide pool area of the park immediately next to our unit and then an 8 min walk away (on shoulder of road rather than through the beautiful park paths due to construction) was the other area of the beach park that was also open with a more sandy area to sit and some of the best snorkelling we've every had. It looks like most of the construction is nearly done so hopefully that won't be an issue soon but even the areas that looked done we still all closed off. The only other minor thing was that a lot of the complimentary beach chairs/toys/sporting equipment etc could do with an update (suggest maybe adding 2 more chairs for a family of 4, some pickleball paddles and a volleyball, all of which we were able to borrow from the unit my parents rented in the same complex) as some of the items were really showing their age but they were complimentary for use so we were happy to have them. I notice another reviewer said it was hot in the unit but we had very hot weather (28-30 Celcius) and we found the unit very cool and comfortable by simply opening all the Jalousie slatted windows (all screened so no bugs) and having the ceiling fans on to create a nice through draft. Thanks for such a great stay!!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Ruth R., Calgary

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Ok - but hot
The view was beautiful and the hostess was accommodating. This property has no air conditioning and even with the windows wide open, the trade winds blowing through and the many fans that were provided - the unit was uncomfortably hot especially in the evening and nights we stayed there. Extended family rented other units within this same complex. Their updated, air conditioned units were more affordable and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grant M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Property
Right on the water. The owners spent a lot or money upgrading this property and it shows. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Lockwood M., Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Picturesque Hawai’i
Our impression of the views are outstanding. The improvements to an older townhouse complex are commendable. The interior has had improvements to most areas, but the carpets need to be updated and the indoor/outdoor mats as well. The neighbours to the left of this unit facing the ocean never stop their incessant chatter from 1630-2030 every evening, not to mention their two little rapping dogs. It would be great if their was a breakfast nook inside the unit so you could have a reprieve from them. They also smoked us out nearly every night with the barbecuing not 15ft. away. Lastly, it would be nice if there was a hot tub at the pool. With these improvements, a return visit would possibly happen, however, I would expect a nice discount.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

JoAnn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting!
Loved the view from the patio!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Maria Sloan

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