Keauhou Gardens #11-101 at Kona Coast Resort

Beautiful property with great amenities. Easy parking and breathtaking views from the large lanai.

The apartment is spacious and close to a beach a d a shopping center. The furniture would benefit from a makeover with most chairs having damaged backs, the shower lever missing it's cover.The view is mostly onto the back of other apartments. It's all functional but and we had a lovely time but for the price tag I would have expected a higher standard of maintenance.

the linens/towels need to be updated. there was no pillow for the sofa bed, had to take one from the bedroom. The bath tub drain was plugged on day one , I had to use the plunger to unplug it. The pots/pans were very poor quality and sizes, I almost bought a better frying pan for the unit . Also, I had to repair the toaster, It was bent and didn't pop the toast up. The kitchen table was not wiped down, you could see and feel sticky areas, possibly juice of some sorts. The dishes had a white film on them, so we washed the dished before we used them. Location was good, check-in was easy.

The condo was well appointed and in a great location. There is definite need of a remodel. The blinds are rusted in place, the bathroom window screen is broken and the bath tub is treacherous to get in and out of. There were no directions on how to access the pool or amenities in the binder, but the kind fills at the check in desk helped out. But even with the above issues we would stay there again.

A large nice apartment with a large terrace too. Only the sanitary mixer tap was somewhat defect, but it worked.

Worst experience ever. We gave it the benefit of the doubt after reading some reviews. Let me just start off with it smelled horrible even with all the window they left open for us. Was not the cleanest. No AC.
Furniture and appliance’s are very outdated.
Felt like no privacy.Blinds broken all over the condo. In the bedroom, I never changed since people can see inside. Don’t let me get started with the bathroom, blinds would not close in the shower neighbors from the top could see inside while showering had my spouse hold a towel up while I showered. Bathtub is almost impossible to get in and out of.Carpet is very dirty. Chairs cabinet broken. We were notified that during our stay a staff member will show up to fix a few thing I did mention a few things were broken we came back to blinds still not working kept falling apart. Washer not working when arrived.Only thing that got fix during our stay. They came in about 3 time to fix the washer inconvenient as we are getting dressed.We stayed for 7 days the condo was the worst part of our family vacation. Then we got pest control come in as we are getting ready to head out every morning it was something this is our 3 day they sprayed some pest chemical around the condo he sprayed our shoes by the door too and the carpet. Gross and very unprofessional of the person so I cleaned our shoes after he left, he could of asked us to move our belongings. Never used the dining, living, patio area after seeing the chemicals being sprayed our 3 day stay. We did not even stay in this place much because of how bad it was. We would leave right away as soon as we woke up and come back late at night. We were not comfortable at all. Bought air freshener-but that smell just wouldn’t go away. Like I said NO PRIVACY. People were just in and out. These things should of been handled before we arrived not during our stay.
If I could share pictures and videos I would.

Love the big lanai! Spent most of our time there outside. Great resort pool and bar/grill, friendly staff. Appliances need attention--stove/oven, washer, and dishwasher.

Pros: Lots of space, clean, good location. Wayne was very responsive when we needed him. A view of the ocean from the lanai. New fridge. Bed comfortable. Beach chairs available.
Cons: Really needs some updating. The cabinet doors in the bathroom are falling apart. Carpet has some staining. Bathtub is very hard to get into without slipping. Washing machine makes a very loud noise. No access to beach.

Love the location and condo's space and lanai. The resort facilities are wonderful. The owner, Wayne was very nice. That being said, this condo needs a total renovation. It seems to be in original condition from when it was built, maybe the 70's.

1. Oven thermostat seems to be broken and could not regulate baking. Burnt everything I tried to cook in it.

2. Same with old stove. Cannot tell temp on handles and burnt food.

3. Only one usable small skillet. the others burnt everything no matter how low I tried to turn the burners.

4. The first night we were there, the sleeper sofa collapsed and we slept on the floor the entire week as our daughters had the bedroom.

5. Washing machine shakes the entire condo when it spins, scaring us half to death.

6. Dishwasher would not release soap so dishes had to be hand washed.

7. Dishwasher would run non-stop unless you turned it off.

8. Lanai fan is not working.

9. Blinds are so old they cannot be opened or closed without fear they will disintegrate.

It was a great condo with a couple pools nearby. Amenities were great and everything worked well, thanks!

The pictures we viewed of the resort and the condo do not give the full picture. First of all, it is difficult to find the condo, as we arrived after dark and Google maps took us to the resort but not the condo. No biggie, overall. No restaurants in area were open after 9PM. Just something to be aware of.
We get inside, and there is a note on the fridge stating the fridge doesn't work. EEEK! Well, we explored further and there is a fridge downstairs in the dining room that works. The microwave is shoved into a cubby above the oven that was possibly a built in microwave at one time. We discovered the oven burns all the food within 5 minutes. The washer makes a horrible noise on the spin cycle, like it's unbalanced regardless of what is in it. The fold out sofa bed, is not comfortable, and the legs have to be manually moved to support the bed. The blinds in the bedroom and the lanai were not fully functional There was trash (other parties boarding passes) behind the dresser, which makes we wonder how cleaning was done. We did report the issues to the management, who stated they would send someone to look at the washer, and explained that they were having trouble updating or replacing items, and this location was on a "delayed maintenance schedule". Just beware of what you were getting, as the management stated to me you booked "on the cheap".
That said, Hawaii was great! We booked a submarine trip, we went to the volcano park, we ziplined near Hilo, and visited an Octopus farm....all great adventures. The Indian food at Kamana kitchen was great. Burger at Island ona loa grill were fabulous. Good luck and have fun.

Loved the pool.

Don’t let the pics scare you off, this property is a fantastic value. It’s very spacious and great for a small family. The pics are dark and grimy and do not do this place justice.

The unit is dated but really that’s part of the charm. It’s straight out of the 70s but everything is in good condition and most importantly CLEAN! No dirt or dust bunnies (I checked). The decor is tropical and Hawaiian and very retro but well done, again all part of the charm. It has all the comforts of home - fully stocked and functional kitchen, basic pantry cooking items, washer and dryer, good linens, comfy bed and pillows etc. Nice extras include beach chairs and towels, boom box w cassette tapes, etc. Location is great, about 25 mins from the airport and 15 mins to downtown Kona. There are nice beaches within 5 mins drive. The resort itself is nice and quiet w two pools, a restaurant (great wings and fries) and grills. There is a shopping center right across the street as well.

There is no AC, which is usually a deal breaker for me but there are multiple ceilings fans and standing fans and with the windows and doors open, it’s comfortable during the day and cool at night (at least during our visit in July).

Only thing I would change would be the couch. It wasn’t super comfy.

We paid $140 a night and it was worth every Penny, a great bang for your buck. Very comfy, spacious and clean. Wayne is the property manager and he was very kind and responsive. Great communication from booking to check out. I am very hard to please and I literally had no complaints! It was a great vacation, largely in part to great accommodations.

The condo was spacious, clean, well-equipped (appliances, cookware, etc.), very clean, and has a nice view of the ocean in a quiet location. A small shopping center was just a couple of blocks away as well. Good communication with the property management (Wayne). Much nicer than staying at a hotel and we talked about coming back again!

Great

This condo is perfectly located at the top of the complex to give easy access to the quiet pool, the tennis courts and the smaller fitness room. Also it is very easy to walk to several beaches as well as the nearby shopping center. After the first week we took our rental car back as everything we needed was so close.
The condo is just as it is pictured, probably in need of some updates, but Im sure that would only increase the rental costs, so it is acceptable.
We appreciated the little extras, like laundry soap, coffee filters, books and candles for the lanai.
The property manager was very understanding when we needed to cut our vacation short due to the outbreak of the novel Covid-19 virus, and worked with us to minimize our financial loss.

This condo is perfectly located at the top of the complex to give easy access to the quiet pool, the tennis courts and the smaller fitness room. Also it is very easy to walk to several beaches as well as the nearby shopping center. After the first week we took our rental car back as everything we needed was so close.
The condo is just as it is pictured, probably in need of some updates, but Im sure that would only increase the rental costs, so it is acceptable.
We appreciated the little extras, like laundry soap, coffee filters, books and candles for the lanai.
The property manager was very understanding when we needed to cut our vacation short due to the outbreak of the novel Covid-19 virus, and worked with us to minimize our financial loss.

1 week no problems

My wife, Vivian, and I spent a week at this unit. We had a very nice time. The weather was terrific and the unit was clean and well maintained. We really enjoyed the spa and loafing on the lanai. The lanai furniture was really comfortable.

Comfortable and well equipped condo. We had everything we needed for a wonderful vacation. Quiet and secure.

Condo was large and very comfortable. Needs a little updating as it was pretty dated but that was part of its charm. The bathroom was the main room that needs renovating especially the tub/shower combo as it was hard to access. The condo is in a great location and has great amenities near by. We spent 3 weeks there and would definitely rent again.

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would not recommend THIS unit to a friend without reparations noted. interesting complex

Easy access, most amenities.

Owner didnt tell me it didnt have AC. I suffer from hot flashes day and night. Couldnt rest because of it neither found a nice cool place to rest after coming back to unit from the outside heat. Owner didnt provide me with a parking permit and security guard gave me a hard time every time I would drive back to unit and told me he was going to have my car towed. Unit floor was dirty and felt groused out to remove my shoes. Got charged for cleaning room afterwards but was asked to wash dishes, linens and throw garbage away before checking out! I thought that was the cleaning fee for!

We enjoyed staying at the Condo. Good location, close to snorkeling, and downtown. The property was clean, but the bed is very hard, beyond firm. The room is in need of some maintenance, bathtub water unable to turn off completely, refrigerator was leaking water into a cup that needed to be emptied on regular basis.

Clean and comfortable

The condo was very nice and in a great location. Lots of room with a large covered deck. Had everything we needed. Wayne, the owner, was very quick to respond to any issues. It is in need of updating and the carpets could use a good cleaning but otherwise liked the place. Would stay again!!

This was my first time renting through VRBO so I didn't quite know what to expect. All my correspondence with the managers was through email and was sufficient and informative. After we got over the shock of walking in to a time warp where not much had been updated since the 80's, we were pleased with how clean and well stocked it was. There were condiments in the fridge, seasonings in the cupboards, every small appliance you would need, a cooler, two beach chairs, a beach tote, and many other extras that saved us time and money. The cabinets, tile and appliances all need to be upgraded. I had difficulty getting in and out of the tub/shower because of the wide tile surround. There was a bidet that was unnecessary and the fixtures are all outdated. HOWEVER, that being said, the unit was clean and free of critters/bugs, it was in a very quiet area, the lanai was furnished with a nice large table and chairs, and the location was very central and perfect for our needs. The unit was within walking distance of the Keahou shopping center that houses Longs Drugs, a supermarket, a theater and 3 or 4 restaurants. Two odd things happened. The sprinkler system is set up so that the water sprays across the sidewalk between our front door and the stairs. If the sprinkler is on you can't get to the stairs. Luckily it came on at night usually. Second, the gate guard finally stopped us and asked for our pass the day before we were scheduled to leave. They never asked for it before, which is good because the manager never told us we needed to get one. If we do, that information should be included in the emails. Other than that, we were pleased with our stay and won't hesitate to stay there again.

We generally had a good experience. There were some things in the unit we stayed in that need some upgrading. The kitchen stove is old and the bath/shower needs new fixtures, they too are very old. It would be much better if you had direct beach access.

The condo unit was very large, very clean and very well-appointed. There were no issues at all. Excellent location and amenities. There was no air conditioning, but there were lots of fans and well-placed windows for air circulation.

We were blown away by the huge interior living area (approximately 1200 sf) and spacious lanai. Whoever heard of a 1 bedroom with 3 dining areas. Wish we had more people there to take advantage of all the space. Great location as it is easy walking distance to both Kahaluu and Keauhou Bays and the shopping center.

Rental unit is very spacious, good location, and good value. Unit decor is becoming dated, bed is quite hard, and unit is not air conditioned.

All the recent comments have been spot on. The unit was dated but still comfortable. It was clean and very well equipped. Called the manager and asked about beach chairs and he provided them the next day, along with a information binder. It would have been nice to be on a higher unit with a better view, but it was our choice to save some $ and book a lower cost unit (Canadian exchange was not very good at the time). Bottom line is that I would come back and recommend the unit to my friends and family

I want to say at the outset that I was completely satisfied with the condo. It totally met my expectations and I would recommend it. However, if you plan to stay here, you should know a few things. The first is that it really does not have a view of the ocean. You can see that view from one side of the lanai, but not from the table where you might be eating. The second is that the unit is dated. It is clean, but if you're expecting a unit that looks brand new, this is not the place. Personally, I enjoyed playing the Hawaiian music on the cassette player. But, that is me. You should also know that the internet is provided by Wyndham resorts, so you will have to contact the management so that they can get you the password. Wyndham tries to upsell you on a faster connection, but I used the free connection and it was fine, even for Netflix. Also, there is no guest book, so you'll have to figure a few things out for yourself.... The regular key to the unit is hanging in the kitchen. To get the shower to work, you have to pull down on the ring on the tub outflow nozzle. For me, the location was perfect. The KTA supermarket is just up the hill, ad there is excellent snorkeling nearby. I would stay here again.

Very clean, well stocked, and easy to stay at a resort condo. The management company was very responsive to a couple problems which was a change from other times we stayed at rentals. I would stay here again.

Nice clean unit, vey well equipped with what we needed for our stay in Kona, close to grocery store, restaurants and movie theatre.Nice location very quiet at night.Only downfall was the furniture in the living room was that comfortable and no beach chairs to use to take to the beach other than that very much enjoyed our stay there going back in March for our daughter's wedding.

Very large spacious comfortable unit near Keauhou Shopping Village. Loved the extra large covered lanai. Although the rattan furnishing wasn't my style, the unit was very clean and well stocked. Easy access to the quiet pool. I would reserve again!

Very large spacious comfortable unit near Keauhou Shopping Village. Loved the extra large covered lanai. Although the rattan furnishing wasn't my style, the unit was very clean and well stocked. Easy access to the quiet pool. I would reserve again!

It was an excellent location. Near beaches, shopping and fine dining. Near the pool which was great. No Air Conditioning but with the overhead fans we managed nicely. Spent a lot of time in swim suits. Very nice neighbors and plenty of security around not that you needed it. We also used one of the community BBQs to grille ribs and it was nice and clean and worded great.

Although in a good location, a very helpful staff, and a management company that was easy to work with, this property has some issues. Furniture and appliances are very outdated, some of the fans did not work, which made for a very hot stay...tub is nice, but almost impossible to get in and out of if you are elderly .

Manager's Response

We had a very good stay at Kona Coast Resort.The condo is well maintained and quite spacious for a one bedroom. The only recommendation would be to have a bit more info on arrival as far as parking and storage of items like bikes etc.
We also found the noise from the streets and neighbors higher than expected but we come from a very quiet community and it might not be an issue for others.

We had a wonderful time staying here; it had everything we needed and more. It was very spacious and comfortable.

This place is quite large, but also very private for each unit. Nice to have the security people at the gate, and patrolling. Lots to do right in the compound, but also close to many shopping areas, including the mall above that had good prices for food. Close to beaches for swimming and snorkeling. We ate our meals in, as cooking is not a problem in a well equipped kitchen.