Nestled along the lava rock shores of Kailua-Kona, Kona Makai offers the perfect blend of island charm and modern comfort. This second-floor, one-bedroom condo boasts stunning ocean views, a spacious lanai for outdoor dining, and a prime location just minutes from town and nearby beaches. Whether you're sipping your morning Kona coffee on the lanai or drifting off to the sound of the waves, this unit provides a true Hawaiian getaway.
Interior Highlights
Living Area: Features a sofa sleeper and a window AC unit with a 4-hour timer for added comfort.
Kitchen & Dining: Fully equipped kitchen with all essentials, plus an in-unit washer and dryer for convenience.
Bedroom: King-size bed with ocean views and a window AC unit (4-hour timer). Traditional shoji screens on the windows create a serene and airy atmosphere, allowing soft, natural light to filter in throughout the day. These translucent coverings offer privacy while still connecting you to the beauty of the surrounding landscape, making the space feel warm and inviting from sunrise to sunset.
Lanai: Large outdoor space perfect for dining while soaking in the breathtaking ocean views.
Community Amenities
Oceanfront Complex: Beautifully landscaped grounds with direct access to the coastline.
Recreation & Relaxation: Swimming pool, hot tub, and gas barbecues.
Fitness & Activities: Two tennis courts available for guest use.
Security & Parking: Gated community with nighttime security and open parking.
Nearby Attractions
Beaches: Close proximity to several pristine beaches for snorkeling, sunbathing, and swimming.
Kailua-Kona Town: Just minutes from shopping, dining, and local attractions.
Additional Information
Minimum Stay: Varies seasonally (4-10 nights).
Policies: Non-smoking and no pets allowed.
Credit cards are accepted with a 3.5% processing fee. ACH (e-check) payments are fee-free and only accepted outside of 30 days prior to arrival.
Nestled along the lava rock shores of Kailua-Kona, Kona Makai offers the perfect blend of island charm and modern comfort. This second-floor, one-bedroom condo boasts stunning ocean views, a spacious lanai for outdoor dining, and a prime location just minutes from town and nearby beaches. Whether you're sipping your morning Kona coffee on the lanai or drifting off to the sound of the waves, this unit provides a true Hawaiian getaway.
Interior Highlights
Living Area: Features a sofa sleeper and a window AC unit with a 4-hour timer for added comfort.
Kitchen & Dining: Fully equipped kitchen with all essentials, plus an in-unit washer and dryer for convenience.
Bedroom: King-size bed with ocean views and a window AC unit (4-hour timer). Traditional shoji screens on the windows create a serene and airy atmosphere, allowing soft, natural light to filter in throughout the day. These translucent coverings offer privacy while still connecting you to the beauty of the surrounding landscape, making the space feel warm and inviting from sunrise to sunset.
Lanai: Large outdoor space perfect for dining while soaking in the breathtaking ocean views.
Community Amenities
Oceanfront Complex: Beautifully landscaped grounds with direct access to the coastline.
Recreation & Relaxation: Swimming pool, hot tub, and gas barbecues.
Fitness & Activities: Two tennis courts available for guest use.
Security & Parking: Gated community with nighttime security and open parking.
Nearby Attractions
Beaches: Close proximity to several pristine beaches for snorkeling, sunbathing, and swimming.
Kailua-Kona Town: Just minutes from shopping, dining, and local attractions.
Additional Information
Minimum Stay: Varies seasonally (4-10 nights).
Policies: Non-smoking and no pets allowed.
Credit cards are accepted with a 3.5% processing fee. ACH (e-check) payments are fee-free and only accepted outside of 30 days prior to arrival.
view of the bedroom in our Kona Hawai'i vacation rental
Complex Pool and lounge area
View of the Modern Kitchen
Ocean view from unit
View From Lanai over looking the ocean
View From Lanai
View from Lanai to the pool
Living Area With Flat Screen TV
Living Area With Flat Screen TV
Living Area in our Kona Hawai'i vacation rental
Lovely Kitchen with an oven and dishwasher
Washer And Dryer within unit
Front Door entry
Bedroom with king size bed
Modern Updated Bathroom With Spa Feel
Modern Updated walk in shower
Complex Spa with seating
Great complex pool overlooking the ocean
Great complex pool overlooking the ocean
Pool with lounging chairs
Grilling area
Grilling area
Relax with an ocean view
Ocean view with sandy area
Crashing waves upon the lava rocks
Complex Ping Pong table
Kona Makai common area
Complex fitness area
Kona Makai Tennis Court
Kona Makai Tennis Court
Mountain View from complex
Guest Reviews
Kona Makai 6204
beautiful ocean view!
by Chloe
5/5
Great location, beautiful ocean view! Communication was amazing! We got stuck in a Tsunami warning and were constantly being texted, called and emailed with updates! Great place who care about their guests!
Nostalgic Kona Makai
by Brandy
5/5
Having grown up here, the fact that The Kona Makai is still the Kona Makai I remember, made this trip that much better.
comfortable
by Deborah
5/5
Location, well appointed kitchen, comfortable bed. No darkening window coverings in bedroom. Way too light for sleeping.
Comfortable Bed
by Deborah
4/5
Location, well appointed kitchen, comfortable bed No darkening window coverings in bedroom. Way too light for sleeping.
great place and location
by Kayla
5/5
Clean, smoke free, quiet and lots of parking. Neighbors are very respectful. Overall, a great place and location
Great Ocean-View!
by Joey
4/5
Great view of the ocean. Comfortable. Had some issues with the wifi on separate days. But was able to rectify the problem. Support for that issue was difficult to find.
Aloha! On behalf of the staff and management of Kona Coast Vacations, we very much appreciate you taking your valuable time to provide us with this very important feedback. We do hope the next time you stay with us that you reach out if you come across any concerns so we can address it immediately.
We hope to hear back from you in the future!
Beautiful View
by Ursula
5/5
Beautiful view. Good location. Clean .
Beautiful Kona Makai Unit
by Marilyn
5/5
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Kona Makai. I had a great view from the lanai, the condo was clean and well kept, and it’s a beautiful location.
Marvelous Property!
by Brenda
5/5
We loved staying at 6204 at the Kona Makai! The unit was very spacious and comfortable, equipped with everything we needed! Our favorite thing was the sitting on the lanai, the view of the ocean and grounds was spectacular. The property was very beautiful and quiet! We met many friendly people while down at the barbecue and while watching the sunset. The staff at Kona Coast are always a pleasure to deal with! We are looking forward to going back to this unit next year!
perfect
by Jerry
5/5
Everything was perfect
Clean place, nice view
by Ryan
5/5
Clean place, nice view. Pretty good value for the money considering how much it costs everywhere around here. We liked that there weren't many kids either.
wonderful stay
by Jeremy
5/5
our rental unit at Kona Makai was well furnished, well supplied and tastefully decorated. The apartment complex was clean and well maintained. service from Kona Coast Vacations was excellent. We had a wonderful stay in Kona.
clean and well maintained
by Jeremy
5/5
Unit was well furnished and supplied. Very tastefully decorated. Apartment complex is clean and well maintained.
Up to date with a well stocked kitchen
by Maureen
5/5
Enjoyed our stay at the Kona Makai. The unit we rented was up to date with a well stocked kitchen, though we didn't really cook as we were there for only a week. This is a great location, just a few minutes from town. The grounds are well maintained and it is a relatively quiet complex. We only had one issue and that was that the floors were dirty. Reported it to the office and she said it would be taken care of. A plus here was the local open air market which is 1/2 mile north. Shaka Tacoz food truck has the best tacos we ever had so we went there almost every day during our stay.
Everything Was Perfect
by Saul
5/5
Everything was perfect for our 7 day stay . The views are amazing. The condo has everything you need for a perfect stay . Perfectly located in Ali'i drive close to restaurants convenient stores….. will definitely come back for future trips to the big island :)
Place and View was Beautiful!
by Lori
5/5
The place and view was beautiful!
Stay Here Again!
by Justine
5/5
Will absolutely stay here again!
Great Property
by Angela
5/5
This is a great property, located close to many activities. It's a nicely maintained smaller property so it is quiet and peaceful.
Enjoyed our Stay
by Mark
5/5
Enjoyed our stay. TV remote was a pain and batteries went out in one. Overall it was good.
Good stay
by Katherine
5/5
Good stay
Nice Rental
by Don
4/5
This was a nice rental. Location is ideal. It has air-conditioning in two rooms which is nice. We did have a few issues for maintenance which were dealt with by the maintenance company quite quickly. Only drawback to this place are: the morning light in the master bedroom is very bright, and there’s no curtains or ability to make the room dark in the mornings. The bed needs to have a replaced mattress and or frame or both. No condiments or other items for cooking so it’s less convenient then other places. Only salt and pepper. Pool closes at 9. Thank you
Mahalo for your feedback! We will look into these things you reported. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay - KCV
Good
by Mary
5/5
Easy rental process. Good communication.
Well Maintained
by Nancy
5/5
We love the view, well maintained and enjoy the tennis courts, pool and BBQ!
Exactly as Described
by Lee
5/5
We cannot fault out unit or stay. The Unit was exactly as described and was very large for a single bedroom apartment. Kitchen, Laundry and Bathroom all fresh and modern. The view from the balcony, and sunsets from the Pool deck, Just next level. The gardens, and complex were meticulously maintained. So peaceful, and made for a very enjoyable stay in Kona, Hi.
Wonderful stay
by Colin
5/5
We had a wonderful stay at this property, and it was just as described or even better! Everything went smoothly, and had no issues. The location is fantastic, and we thoroughly enjoyed sitting on the lanai and listening to the waves. Would definitely stay here again!
Really Clean and Nice
by Keith
This property was really clean and nice, the pictures don't do it justice. My wife and I were pleasantly surprised with how nice it was!
Great location
by Stephanie
5/5
Great location, good beach equipment to use had the basics considering we were out exploring most of the dsy
Right Next to the Ocean
by Suet Yi
5/5
Clean and comfortable. Accurately portrayed. It is _actually_ right next to the ocean and we loved spending very minute of our time on the balcony.
Worked Well for Our Group
by Jane
5/5
Our children and grandchildren also stayed at this property and it worked out well for all age groups. The pool was nice and we were able to barbecue and all eat together in a common area.
Great View
by Denise
4/5
Unit had a great view for Sundays and whale watching! Prop manager was accessible and easy to work with!
Great View!
by Randall
4/5
Clean well stocked condo with a great view and convenient location. Wish the bedroom could have been darker at night but it didn't hamper our sleep. Thanks Michelle!
Amazing!
by Lauren
5/5
This property was amazing!
Highly Recommend!
by Katie
5/5
We love this complex. This condo was very nicely decorated and very clean. Small issue with the toilet was resolved within hours. Great communication with the rental company. Condo was nicely furnished we had everything we needed to make our meals. This area is very quiet. Highly recommend!
Views are stunning
by Lindsay
5/5
This property was perfect for my stay on the island. It was clean and had everything we could have needed. The grounds are beautiful and well kept, the views are stunning (even better than the photos), and the pool and spa were great! It is a very quiet complex, so it made the stay relaxing and enjoyable. Many gather down by the rocks to watch the sunset together! It's a nice 20 minute walk into town and a short 5-10 minute walk to a nearby farmers market, coffee shop, and small market. The property management was wonderful to work with and easy to communicate with. I would definitely stay here again!
Everything was Perfect!
by Cassandra
5/5
everything was perfect. the location is excellent. the apartment was so tidy and had everything we needed. property maintenance was all over always cleaning or fixing something. very well cared for grounds. we also slept very comfortably even with the four hour a/c timer
Enjoyed Every Aspect
by Evelyn
5/5
We stayed here for several nights and enjoyed every aspect of our stay. The unit was nicely furnished, well stocked with supplies, towels, bedding toiletries etc. It would have been nice to have some squeeze bottle condiments in the refrigerator just so we would not have to buy that. Otherwise, everything Was perfect. We enjoyed the pool, the views and it's convenient location to everything around Kona. We will definitely stay here again
Condo Was Perfect!
by Katrina
5/5
We love Kona Makai! The condo was perfect in every way. Very clean, decorated tastefully. Close to town. Wish the hot tub was open until 10:00. Otherwise, we will definitely be back! Mahalo!
We would be happy to stay here again!
by Susan
5/5
The apartment is in a great location, was very clean, and the view from the deck is wonderful. The kitchen basically has everything you need, and it is really nice having a washer and dryer. The only issues we had was trying to get a key to the tennis courts (which are locked), but once the office opened, we were able to get a key and the tennis courts are wonderful and essentially brand new. We would be happy to stay here again!
Very Nice Location!
by Richard
5/5
Very nice place! Elegant Japanese decor. The whole complex is very clean and well maintained with an upscale feel. Beautiful view of the ocean from the balcony. The kitchen and bathroom are both upgraded and contemporary. We liked this unit very much! You will not be disappointed!
Repeat Visit
by Barbara
4/5
Having stayed at this unit before we knew what to expect. It is very well equipped, and we appreciated the addition of the plastic containers for food storage/leftover purposes. It was very easy to pack a lunch for the day and an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic wrap. The cooler in the unit and freezer packs were awesome. The unit has everything anyone needs to enjoy a comfortable stay for any period of time and the complex is extremely well managed, landscaped and controlled. Such a beautiful setting right on the waterfront. The inside of the unit was visibly clean, but we were disappointed that the lanai was covered in sand and there was a fair quantity of bird poop on the railings and tile floor that had not been taken care of. I swept at least 1/4 cup of sand into the dustpan not to mention the rest that we unknowingly tracked into the unit. After a good sweeping of the inside of the unit we found a fair number of dust bunnies left behind previously. It wasn't appreciated that our first morning chore was cleaning the lanai to a useable point. One of the reasons we pay $125 cleaning fee is to have the unit fully clean upon arrival. A suggestion would be to check up on the cleaners. The sound on the TV didn't work upon arrival but my husband was able to diagnose it down to a corroded HDMI cable and rectified the problem. The chain on the toilet broke several times during our stay as well but again being handy we were able to fix that as well. KCV offered great pre arrival information and was easy to work with. They promptly responded to an inquiry email we sent during our stay. Despite a few minor maintenance issues and the cleaning, we thoroughly enjoyed the unit and complex and have plans to return in the future.
On behalf of the entire tam, we thank you for coming back to see us again and we very much appreciate you taking the time to provide us with this important feed back.
We do inspect all units prior to our guests' arrival & we are sorry to learn that the lanai was overlooked, and yes, it does sound like you are very handy but also know that on your next visit, we are available if you need us. We are happy to help!
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay & hope that we can welcome you again.
Nice condo
by Linda
5/5
We enjoyed our stay in this nicely decorated and comfortable condo. We really appreciated the quick response of the property management company to the malfunctioning air conditioner. The pool and hot tub were relaxing. Wish there were more umbrellas at the pool as it was very hot when we were there and more shade would have been appreciated.
Wonderful condo
by Hermann
5/5
Stayed in Kona Makai 6024. Wonderful condo for 2 with everything in it what you need. Very nice decoration. Nice pool area. Very well maintained condo and surrounding. Only set back: No dining table in the condo and you cannot have breakfast on the lanai (with beautiful sea view!!)...too hot already in the morning unless you eat bevor 8am. Staff at Kona Vacation is as helpful and nice as you can get it. I will book with them any time....and I would stay in this condo again any time despite the mentionned restrection with breakfast.
Quiet ocean front
by Richard
5/5
A well run condo complex. Nice mix of locals and visitors.
We had a delightful time at Kona Makai!
by Michael
5/5
Right away we loved the Zen decor in the condo. We enjoyed early morning coffee on the lanai, and fell asleep every night listening to the waves. The condo itself was nicely appointed, and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We noticed that the community and camaraderie of many of the guests made us feel so at home. We enjoyed getting to know the regulars who come there. The grounds are beautifully landscaped , and the maintenance people obviously care very much for doing their jobs, and are so friendly. We will come back soon and stay here again. Mahalo, the Doherty's from Denver, Colorado.
All you can ask for
by Barb
5/5
Kona Makai 6204 was a wonderful choice for our recent Hawaiian vacation. The property is perfectly situated within walking distance to Kailua Kona and nearby beaches offer great variety. The complex offers amazing ocean and sunset views and is well cared for with excellent facilities including a saltwater swimming pool, ping pong table and fitness facility. The unit is well cared for, up to date and contains everything you need to enjoy your stay including kitchen amenities and beach gear. Onsite property management is very diligent in daily maintenance and the well cared for facility shows beautifully.
Wonderful facility....wonderful unit...we will come again!
by Edward
5/5
6204 is a lovely unit with great views of the ocean from the lanai. Close walk to shopping, dining, beaches. The unit is clean, useable and all the amenities we needed for our seven day stay.
Clean , quiet and private
by Declan
4/5
The condo was immaculate and well equipped. The grounds well kept. We loved our two week stay. Thank you for an unforgettable vacation.
If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I would! Amazing. Simply amazing.
by Amanda
5/5
If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I would!
Amazing. Simply amazing.
The communication was outstanding and effortless.
The grounds are immaculate. They are so well kept.
We loved the peace and quiet of the condo. We really appreciated that!
The actual condo is perfect. Comfortable, quiet and fully stocked. It has every single thing we needed.
Now.... The amazing sunsets from the lanai were the highlight of this condo!! SPECTACULAR!!!! I think I may have over 200 pictures on my phone of the sunsets from the lanai. Funny story.... There was an open house here at one of the condos. We are actually looking into buying one! We just loved the complex and how will it was kept, the location... Wow!
Great Home
by Susan
5/5
The location is perfect for walking into town and for driving to the sites. The condo was a great size and had all the necessary supplies. The grounds were very well kept & the view awesome! Date of Stay: 10/7/17 to 10/19/17
Relaxing and quiet vacation
by Beth
5/5
My husband and I stayed 8 days at the Kona Makai 6-204 in May 2016. Our stay there was excellent. Having a separate bedroom for husband to sleep late with nice a/c running made us both happy campers. I get up early and was able to close the bedroom door, make my coffee in the fully equipped kitchen, and then enjoy waking up on the lanai drinking my coffee and admiring the ocean views and listening to the tropical sounds of the birds. I am a people watcher so it was fun to watch other early riser's on their lanais as well as watch the people in the pool and hot tub. The maintenance crew does get started around 9am but they didn't disturb my husband as the bedrooms are in the back and with the a/c going you don't hear the noise. The pool and hot tub are clean and well maintained. We really enjoyed them both. We barbequed on the grills by the ocean terrace three different nights and that area is well kept and clean. I would highly recommend staying in this rental. It was hard to say goodbye and we plan on coming back to stay again our next visit!
Perfect unit in a perfect location!
by Triston
5/5
This unit was amazing! My girlfriend and I stayed here for a week, and we were very sad to leave! Kona makai is a great place to stay in Kona, very lush, beautiful, and well taken care of. As for the unit, it is perfect, has everything you need! The kitchen reno's are very nicely received, and the unit is very well kept and clean. Now onto the best part, the view from the Lanai (balcony)! It is perfect to sit out and have morning coffee, meals, and just hang out when at the unit. We actually saw Dolphins from the property while having our morning coffee one day! Would and will definitely be back here. Thanks again Kona Coast Vacations!
Excellent
by Frederick
5/5
The only thing missing was a view of the sunsets. We loved the unit and your staff.
Great Vacation (4.8/5.0)
by Randy
5/5
Easy to rent, great location, condo is in excellent condition and a great value. View from the condo is awesome. This is my 3rd time staying in this unit and 20th time at Kona Makai. I would recommend this unit. The only thing that could have been better was that the floors were a little dirty.
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