Kolea 11F Award Winner for 2011& 2012 Penthouse w/Water View in Waikoloa Beach Resort

Great place to stay!

Brenda (Calgary, Canada)
Review submitted: December 6, 2012   Date of arrival: November 20, 2012

We stayed at John and Trisha's 2-bedroom condo for about 10 days at the end of November, 2012 and were by and large delighted with the place. They were very clear about the terms of our renting from them and their expectations of what condition we were expected to leave it in. I emailed Trisha with a couple of questions while we were there, and a couple of minor quibbles after our departure, and she was prompt and helpful in her reply.
The condo is very comfortably furnished; with the cross breeze going between the front door and the patio door, with the ceiling fans we found we never turned on the air conditioner. While you don't really have a view of the ocean, Mauna Loa looks just like it does in the picture provided; you will take that same picture with no trouble. The barbecue on the lanai is fantastic!
You will find, in addition, that the kitchen is very well equipped and appointed. Unlike other places you may have stayed in, there is a good selection of spices, as well as condiments in the fridge. Cuisinart must have had some sort of exclusive contract with the builders because every appliance in the place, even the utensils and knives, were supplied by that company! Furthermore, in the master bathroom are a wide selection of lotions, shampoos, and the like which guests are apparently allowed to use if needed.
The condo is a couple of minutes' walk to the pool area, about 5 to the beach, and about 8 to the Marriott next door, where they have luaus Wednesday and Saturday evenings. You will be pleased by the excellent shopping and good dining (especially Merriman's), also within easy walking distance.
I repeat: great place to stay!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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B and T reviews on Kolea, Waikoloa Beach Resort, absolutely perfect

B and T (Edmonton Alberta Canada)
Review submitted: November 29, 2012   Date of arrival: November 5, 2012

Aloha, We just arived back home, we stayed at the Kolea property, 11F, for 8 nights. Trish it was as you advertised and discussed. it was super clean, a great location, comfy bed, nicely furnished in Hawaiian style, short walk to the beach. or short walk to restaurants and shopping. well stocked kitchen equipment. We loved the fact that when we cooked, we did not have to run out and buy a basic spice or saran wrap, etc. as those things were all there. we appreciated the use of water and beach equipment and a specified parking stall. we personally loved the location. , being about a 20 minute drive to half hour drive north from Kona was not a problem for us at all. as on the big island a car rental is a must and we enjoyed being out of the kona area, and in an upscale resort area, less busy than right in town. I highly suggest for any person going to the Big Island to purchase the book. the big island revealed. as we saw and did things that we would have never ever known about without getting this book. We had picked up this book before our trip. some of the best beaches were ten minutes away from this beautiful property. sipping a glass of wine on the lanai after our days excursions was delightful. the ability of the lanai doors to open in full and have absolutley no bugs was terrific. Groceries of course were cheaper in Kona at the Safeway or costco or walmart or target, than the small store in the shopping district of the resort area, if any person is planning a good size grocery shopping trip. We hope to make it back to the Big Island and will certainly rent this property once again. Trish you have been a pleasure to deal with. and once again Mahalo, B and T

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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Perfect Condo for Family Vacation

wb (Pasadena, CA)
Review submitted: August 28, 2012   Date of arrival: August 20, 2012

Beautiful condo. It was very clean,and well stocked with everything that one would need for a perfect beach vacation (beach umbrellas, beach chairs, coolers, etc...) The kitchen was well stocked and the patio with the BBQ was the designated hang-out spot for my family. The pool and beach (saw several turtles) were conveniently located. And it's walking distance to Lava Lava Beach Club, a great place to watch the sunset while enjoying a cocktail. Trisha was great to work with, we would definitely be back the next time we're on the Big Island.

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