Breezy Kailua-Kona Bungalow w/ Lanai & Ocean View!

Reviews

• Play in Kona

  5/5

  Great house to stay in for the required amount of people. Overall was very comfortable and quite. Some issues, but were addressed.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Breezy Kailua-Kona Bungalow

  4/5

  Stay was really great. House was accessible to all important events I was in Kona for. All the comforts of home except for one problem. No working stove. The Property Manager did leave a note to apologize for the digital panel not working and one burner not working. We were able to finish making dinner on the last remaining working burner. The Property Manager was readily accessible.

  Aside from that, we enjoyed the house and our stay in Kona.

• Anonymous

  2/5

  Where to start, was it clean...VERY, when we had to contact Kelly when we needed supplies, was she prompt...VERY. The beds were Very comfortable. But... then on check in we were told the lock box was under the basketball hoop.. no hoop and we couldn't get the lock box to work. The house was left open with the key on the desk and we had to take it everyday with us. I don't know why we bothered locking the door . It was the least secure house I have ever stayed in. The window, crank out slat windows were missing some of the glass and the screens were barely hanging in. The sliding door is pretty sad shape. The new porch was nice but all the debris was still laying around the house. Take a weeks payment and pay someone to clean it up. It was dark when we got there and it was hard to see where to walk until my husband found the motion sensor on the lights and fixed it so it would come on. The view was pretty good, quiet neighborhood. If you are not use to listening to wildlife dont stay here. Goats , pigs, Chickens, frogs, birds, we didn't have a problem with any of that. We live in the country. The pictures you show all need to be updated. Not what the house looks like now. It would have been nice to know that the laundry was shared. Scared us when we heard the door open and close and then smelled the laundry late in the evening. Didn't know who was using it. HOT,, is was very hot and only two fans that if we sat anywhere in the house we had to move fans. Way too hot to cook in there. The fridge door sounds and feels like it is going to fall off. And the stove front burner doesnt work per sign on it. Only on the last day did we see any bugs in the house,, the geckos werent working to good and unfortunately it was a roach. We mainly just slept there and for that it was just ok. I would not stay there again.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at our home. We're very glad you noticed how clean the home is and the prompt responsiveness of the property manager. I'm very confident she would have just as promptly repaired the motion sensor had you told her it was not working - regardless we very much appreciate your husband fixing it. We continue to invest capital in this property at a measured pace to improve guest experiences. New replacement windows are on order for the living room and both bedrooms - primarily to improve airflow - security is not a problem in this neighborhood. You are correct, the photos on Evolve are old - they do not reflect all the improvements (new lanai, lanai furniture, new french door onto the lanai, etc.). Kelly will submit updated photos for Evolve to upload, and she will promptly organize the remaining construction materials behind the house. She will also place a note in the guest book stating the bottom floor laundry room is occasionally used by the property manager. The property is routinely treated by a professional pest control company. Some neighbors have chickens and roosters, and occasionally wild goats wander into the neighborhood from the nearby nature preserve. But most guests find the exotic birds and their songs very appealing. Thank you again for your thoughtful review - it reaffirms the priorities we selected in our capital investment plan."

• Poop in tub

  1/5

  This place gets you there and then after seeing it, you realize you it is terribly expensive to go somewhere else the same day. There is poop from animals in the tub, 20+ bug traps everywhere. There was no hand soap in the bathroom, no soap nor paper towels in the kitchen, no sponge.The stove has a burner inop and the other you have to light with a match, the top part is broke, hanging by wires.We sent a message asking to confirm there was laundry, was told in writing yes, nope.The towels smell quite funny and are very worn out.Location, the place is surrounded by roosters, at about 4:30 am they start. Close the windows right? Nope, most windows are so corroded that they cannot be adjusted, the others are missing glass, yep just a screen.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Jonathan, we take guest feedback seriously and passed your comments on to the homeowner who would like to share the following: We are very sorry you did not thoroughly enjoy your stay in our home. Your reported experience starkly differs from the vast majority of guest reviews. The home is professionally cleaned between every single guest visit and all amenities are restocked. While the cleaners normally do an outstanding job, they may have overlooked something preceding your arrival. Regardless, your concerns would have been promptly addressed had you simply contacted the property manager. She would also have shown you the laundry room on the ground floor - the door you walked by every time you entered and left the property. Despite what you seem to insinuate, no safety hazards exist in this home. Nonetheless, we continue to improve this home to further heighten the vacation experience enjoyed by so many of our guests. Yes, a neighbor has a rooster, but the songs of exotic birds during daylight hours are what most guests remember. In summary, thank you for taking the time to share your review despite the utter absence of positive observations. We will use it to help guide future improvements to the home.

• Anticipation of return

  5/5

  I had the pleasure of staying here in November of 2019. My first time to any island of Hawaii. This home had a warm and cozy feel at the moment you walked in. From the "Welcome" basket filled with goodies (the fresh whole pineapple was my favorite) to the layout of the house, I knew Id never want to leave. The outside deck was under a bit of contruction, however, in no way were there any obstacles, physically or visually, to get around. The pastel colors of the AM sunrise, vibrant colors of every sunset and the illumination of the water by the overnight moon, were never obstructed. So for me, the minor deck repairs, did not hinder my ability to enjoy every minute of being there and actually made me excited to return to see the upgrades.

  Exploring the big island was a treasure trove of events to say the least for this first timer.

  Highly recommend this home away from home as you cannot help but be at peace here.