We all "wowed" in unison as soon as we pulled up the driveway. The entrance and driveway of the…read moreproperty are quite beautiful and the lush greenery surrounding the property is so refreshing! The property was exactly how it appeared on Vrbo and introduced by Terri, the manager, who was my point of contact after booking. Jeanne was with us during the check-in process and she oriented us to the house very well. Pros: - Conveniently located close to grocery stores, gas stations and lot of restaurants. - The architecture of the house is quite beautiful and well-maintained, but the age of the house is still apparent. - One of the biggest reasons for renting this place for us was to have a private pool and I was 100% satisfied with it. The architecture of the house provides perfect privacy. The view of the beach from the house is fantastic and I was grateful to be able to watch the sunset while lying on the pool chair after a swim. - Plenty supplies of towels, kitchen utensils and pool floats. Cons: - Cross-ventilation of the house is not that great and temperature difference is apparent. The inside of the house is few degrees warmer than outside. The cool breeze doesn't effectively enter the house. Since this place doesn't have an AC, it can get really hot inside the house during the day. We were out almost entire day and returned in the evening, so it was okay most of the time. - You won't have much privacy if you are sharing the space with other people. You can easily see through the master suite from as far as the kitchen area. - The "ceiling" in many places within the house is low, so you have to be really careful. Final thoughts: Staying here is a unique experience. The property managers are transparent about everything and very easy to communicate with. If this sounds like a place you would want to stay in, then go for it!

Ok, I wanted to stay in this house for about 20 years since I first saw it on MTV extreme cribs…read more Now that I've arrived it's beyond my expectations. This house is amazing the feeling that you get here is just serenity, peaceful, happy!

#304 Amazing beautiful one bedroom, renovated condo. Thought…read moreof everything you could possibly need for a 7 day getaway the views wereincredible peaceful. Neighbors are very friendly, beautiful picnic area pools were amazing. Too

Stayed there for 2 nights. Our unit had a partial ocean view and it was nice to relax on the…read morebalcony after a day of exploring. Inside of the unit was clean and well appointed, although some of the decor was a bit dated. We enjoyed the extra towels and the washer and dryer. Easy self check in and access to the resort. There appears to be constant construction on this property and indeed, they had to shut down the water for the 2 mornings we were there, with prior announcements on exact timing. Overall this didn't impact our stay as we were up early. Bedroom was close to the elevator and very dark, which was offset by the bright living room.

Such a great place to stay for our vacation! We felt so at home, relaxed & comfortable!! Loved the…read morepool, the views, easy access to food & stores. Everything about Kona Reef was amazing! Will be back!!

The stay the sound of the ocean the pool was awesome along with the hot tub. The facility is nice…read moreand clean easy access to all the shops and restaurants perfect spot.

Big Island Keauhou Surf & Racquet 181…read more I stayed 5 nights at Keauhou Surf & Racquet #181 and was very disappointed. The condo is poorly maintained, and several issues made my stay uncomfortable: ant infestation in the kitchen, lights and fans only working from the breaker, shutters in the master bedroom stuck closed (I had to track down a maintenance worker myself to pry them open since management never answered my calls), scratched cookware, no air conditioning (making it unbearably hot at night), and paint chips in the guest room. This property fell far below what was advertised and did not provide the quality or comfort expected. I cannot recommend it until major improvements are made.

The gated complex itself has tennis courts (yay!) and a pool (nothing special, but good sized), but…read moreof course the main draw is that is it right on the ocean by Keauhou Bay. Keauhou means "New Era" in Hawaiian, and this complex was probably just that when built but it is starting to get a little dated. Still, the main draw to this place is that it is built right by the water, right on the shore's edge, which was allowed back when the condos here were built. To get the maximum benefit you need to stay in a direct ocean front unit. That's what we did, for two weeks, and it was a fabulous experience. The waves are right there both to hear and watch, as is the bay itself and its shoreline. You really can't get much better than that as far as location. The inside of many of these units, is - to best describe it - 1970s. Although the one we stayed in had been updated as far as appliances, the carpet and upholstery all had that "sticky but not quite sticky" feeling of stuff that needs to be replaced. (However, keep in mind that being right by the ocean tends to do this to all cloths, over a not so long period of time.) Our unit was an end unit townhome, one bedroom (bedroom upstairs, full baths upstairs and down (showers only, no tub), with kitchen and living room downstairs). No A/C in these units - ceiling and portable fans only. This is fine some months of the year and inadequate other months - just depends on the weather (blame President Trump and global warming!). Keauhou Bay is more of a snorkeling beach than swimming, and the shoreline is pebbly and rocky. It's not really a beginner snorkeling area - you must deal with rocks, some of them sharp, to launch past the shallow areas, and then if you go too far, which isn't really too far at all, currents will start pulling you out depending on what tide is in action. If you want a soft fine sand beach for swimming, such as you'd find in southern California, you need to go elsewhere. Around the bend are petroglyphs that commemorate a great battle between the Big Island chief who used to reign here, and the Maui chief who invaded, lost, and was pinned to the shore for seven days before he was slaughtered. I went fishing just below our unit, and caught something on most every cast, although most of what I caught I threw back as being either too tropical or too small. No fitness complex. No sauna/steam by the pool. No jacuzzi. In all, a far superior Hawaii experience to staying in a hotel. Fully equipped kitchen. For our unit the owner's property manager sent someone within a day whenever anything needed repair. Nearby KTA Super Store sells everything you'd find in a mainland supermarket, plus fresh locally caught fish, and even fresher fish is available from other smaller local vendors. Centrally located to Kailua-Kona, and to the attractions that are driving distance to the north and south.

We stayed in Hale Pohaku 3 and totally agree with the review 2024. The unit was large as a…read more2-bedroom, the kitchen was large and well stocked with modern appliances, and all the rooms were immaculate upon arrival. The lanai was similarly large with a table and 4 chairs, plus 2 recliners the owners placed on a bit of artificial turf. And the view of the coast did not disappoint! Crashing waves against lava fields made for exciting watching. No whales were seen this trip but they definitively are out there passing by. The folks at KCV were amazing and attentive from the moment we engaged them months ago in planning. They provided support and many recommendations on what to do for entertainment and meals in the area. We look forward to returning in a couple of years!

Once again, our stay with Kona Coast Vacations was amazing. This property was perfect for our trip…read more Amazing service, I already made another booking for September 2025! My favorite thing was watching the sunset and relaxing on the balcony.

Konamazing...it speaks itself! This was our second stay at this wonderful condo, and I cant say…read moreenough about it. As soon as you enter you have a feeling of, I'm home!! very comfortable and well kept up...But not only that...the view...and the fact that you are right on the water, you cant get any closer. The large lanai over looking the water acts as a additional room to watch the beautiful sunsets, enjoy your meals, or just relax and enjoy the warm trade winds...we viewed sea turtles right out in front, spinner dolphins, whales and the local surfers!! Your just minutes away from downtown Kona for some great shopping and local restaurants, plus the best Poke on the island is located right on the condo property... Can't wait for our next visit....

We spent a wonderfully full week at Hale Kona Kai. The view was superb, as were the…read moreaccommodations. There's air conditioning, and comfortable furniture (including the welcoming bed). The kitchen is fully stocked with all the necessary tools. The location is a short walk to the dining and shopping and tourist area of town. We will return.

We've been timeshare owners since 1997, and we rarely stay in our home resort because we love to…read moretravel and explore other places. We recently stayed at the Billfisher in Kona. If you trade and stay with timeshare, you kinda know what to expect and (hopefully) you go into your accommodations with normal expectations (i.e. you don't expect every unit to look like the Four-Seasons or the Omni), so when we booked at the Billfisher I just assumed it would be the normal timeshare stuff like uncomfortable bed, AC that didn't work well, etc. Here's what we found: The good stuff: AC worked incredibly well- we were so surprised that we could turn it on and cold air came out, and the fan ran through the evening (instead of turning off all the time). Well-Stocked - the unit was well-stocked, even had beach chairs and other gear. Location - could not have been better for a condo unit of this age, it was .25 mile to a beautiful little beach to sit under trees and watch the waves or get in a little bit to cool off (Kona is ALWAYS HOT). Right across the street from the Royal Kona hotel which has a great restaurant and bar (and you can book at Luau there), along with Hugo's and On the Rocks only steps away. You're 1m walking to the Pier area of Kona-town, with shops and restaurants and bars. Literally located on the main road directly across from the ocean in town. Location just couldn't get any better! Size - for a 1 BR unit, it was very roomy. The feature to open the sliding wall between bedroom and LR was so nice, it made the unit feel really huge. Laundry - they do towel exchange a couple times a week, super easy process. They also have a small laundromat to wash our clothes...$2.00 wash/$2.00dry FYI. Pool - really nice pool-deck area, and a big pool that was heated I think? or cooled, I dunno but it was refreshing. Perfect temp! Lanai/patio - our unit was 1st floor and we had a HUGE outdoor patio/lanai area with table and chaise lounger...we did spend time out there even though Kona is always so stinkin' hot ;) Bed - So, for context, I travel for work, alot, and I'm always sleeping in hotel beds but there's no bed like your own (right?!), but I gotta say, I slept so good in the bed here. It was comfy, not too firm and not too soft (just like Goldilock's Bear bed) and didn't have the huge dips from people wearing it out. This was probably my fav feature of our time here...that I slept well. The other stuff: Slightly Tired furnishings and fixtures. So, it's a condo built probably 70 years ago? It's been updated with modern amenities but everything is still a bit tired. Not unnaturally tired, but a bit. Of note - I did hear them share that they are starting to work through the units and remodel them, so in the future this issue will be gone. No specific complaints, just the normal stuff like furniture that guests have beat up, old fridge and stove, etc. Everything worked like it should, just shows a little bit of age. That's it! Really zero complaints at all. We didn't have any issues that required a call to the office, but the staff is wonderful to text/check in regularly and was available for questions if they came up. We will definitely stay here again as the opportunity affords itself.

Disappointed and misled -- unacceptable conditions and poor customer service…read more We used two full weeks of RCI exchange points to stay in both a one-bedroom and a two-bedroom unit at Kona Billfisher. On the first night, the two-bedroom had eight active roof leaks -- water dripping throughout the unit. A photo I took clearly shows the roof had no covering. The entire complex was under construction, yet this was never disclosed in advance prior to our booking. Bill Fischer claims they were unaware of any construction until July 28th. Well that is a complete and total lie. The HOA and owners of the units would likely have taken months to get bids, select a contractor and proceed with construction. They had several months to disclose to people booking and to RCI that they were going to be under construction. They failed to notify anyone. To make matters worse, we had cockroaches in our rooms-- a clear sign of poor maintenance and sanitation. When we raised concerns, the explanation given for continuing to rent out these units during construction was that they "needed to protect their owners." But putting guests at risk of harm, discomfort, and health issues is not protecting anyone -- it's a failure of responsibility, basic hospitality and the tenants rights to quiet enjoyment of their stay. Lisa, the General Manager, showed zero empathy. Her idea of compensation was simply moving our family to a non-leaking unit -- no apology, no discount, no acknowledgment that our vacation had been severely disrupted. Signs were posted throughout the property requiring full access to our rooms from 8am onward for construction crews. We felt like an inconvenience rather than guests. Thankfully, RCI stepped in and credited us 2 weeks back to our account due to the property's complete lack of accountability. We appreciate RCI for making things right even when it was Bill Fischers responsibility. However, we still paid $600 in exchange fees that were not refunded -- a frustrating loss for a vacation that was anything but relaxing. We hope RCI will remove Bill Fischer from their list of exchange properties, as Bill Fischer simply does not meet the quality standards we have come to expect and received through RCI. The only reason one might choose this location is its proximity to downtown Kona -- it's walkable to restaurants, shops, and the waterfront. But that convenience doesn't make up for the poor management, lack of transparency, and consistently bad customer service. If you have other options, I strongly recommend staying elsewhere.

We stayed at the Kona White Sands location. Had an amazing view of Magic Sands beach and was able…read moreto hear the ocean from sun up to sun down. It not only is decorated beautifully, it is well taken care of and has everything you could need. We are a tall couple (both over 6') appreciated the high shower head so we are not doing a backbend to rinse out our hair and water pressure is A+. Even though there is no air conditioning keeping doors open and the fans going it was comfortable. We had an issue with the tv, it just quit working. I messaged with Dani and we tried a few things that didn't work. And the next day while we were out they replaced the tv. What great service! We felt the price was very fair for the quality and ocean views. Would definitely stay here again.

A Thoughtfully Appointed Gem with Gorgeous Sunsets…read more This vacation rental was an absolute delight! The unit was incredibly well-stocked with all the little essentials you might forget to pack--thoughtful touches that made the stay so much more comfortable and convenient. Its location right on the ninth green made for a peaceful and scenic backdrop, and the home itself was clean, well-maintained, and inviting. The lanai was especially comfortable--a perfect spot to relax and take in the slice of ocean view. We were treated to truly memorable sunsets each evening. A wonderful stay all around! We will be back!