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Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Kailua Pier
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Kamakahonu Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kailua-Kona

Located in Historic Kailua Village, this apartment is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as KBXtreme and St. Michael The Archangel Church. The apartment includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Kona Brewing Company - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kailua Pier - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Magic Sands Beach - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪L & L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pancho & Lefty's Cantina and Restaurante - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪808 Grindz Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona

The Surf Hideaway is located in the heart of Kona Hawaii. This is not a fancy condo what you will get is a clean room and bath and the experience of living like a local in Hawaii we live on this site. We offer everything from mask, snorkels and fins there are also beach chairs, boogie boards for your day at the beach. Most guest use the Surf Hideaway as there first and last night on the island because of our location and price. We also love helping our guests with our local knowledge
The apartment features a kitchen and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Living plant wall

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 1 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Property Registration Number 750221500000, GE-132-474-4704-03, TA-132-474-4704-01

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this apartment?

This apartment is situated in Historic Kailua Village within a short 13-minute walk of Kailua Pier and also 14 minutes on foot from Kona Brewing Company. You'll also find Kailua-Kona Wharf and Kamakahonu Beach less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at this apartment?

No, there isn't parking available at the apartment.

Is this apartment adjacent to a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

Is The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this apartment will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some apartments, as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this apartment.

Does this apartment offer breakfast?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this apartment allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this apartment.

How close is the airport from this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Kona Intl. Airport (KOA), which is 9.1 mi away (17 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona?

No, there aren't any apartments with balconies at The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona.

The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeff D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location , quiet, private with parking. Bed & pillows need an upgrade and no A/C which was fine for us but might not be for others. Shower clean and good hot water and pressure. Fridge was helpful. Good pricing too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, safe, inviting property, off street parking, and excellent hosts! Walking distance to everything: a really great spot! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect in town location

We needed a basic place to stay for our arrival in Kona before our stay further south was to begin. Easy to find. Clean, small kitchenette. Fan helped since no AC. Quiet location. Parking right outside the door. Rooster wakeup call. Owner very kind, and helpful and available if needed. Would definitely stay here again.
Entry
Refrigerator, suitcase area
Comfortable bed
Clean bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kona Stay

Great spot near downtown Kona
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliandra D., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a great location. Perfect for the day before or after a flight in/out of KOA. Bed was comfortable and room was clean. Thank you for allowing us to stay! Mahalo!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with partner
Room was clean but could use a few more amenities like at least a small TV and window AC unit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient and quiet neighborhood

Close to everything in Kailua and had everything I needed for a couple day stay. Nice to have carport parking to keep the sun off the car.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Aedyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good. Could be better

Good. wish it had a tv and AC but good location and clean property
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen A

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Mahalo for making us feel so welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry O.

Liked: Cleanliness

kona getaway

We are locals from Hilo side. So happy to find this place on the Kona side. Fit right into our lifestyle.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benny T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place to stay!!

Met the owners super nice people! Certainly will book again to Surf Hideaway on our next visit to Kona! Thank you for keeping the room clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Vicki G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Basic, Clean, Simple, Adequate

The property is clean and as advertised. The neighborhood is not attractive. The bed is hard. The refrigerator and kitchen was great! The walk to the harbor is as described. The owners live in the house behind the rental. There is an upstairs rental. I can see how this place gets complaints of being noisy, but for our stay all was quiet. It was commensurate with the rate, let's face it Kona is expensive!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

A really nice stay!

The appartment is small but very cozy. It was clean and equipped with the necessary utensils. Really close to the ocean and the center of Kailua-Kona. We also enjoyed sitting by the table outside while having breakfast or in the evening. Marc is a really friendly host and everything went well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Laura W.

Excellent location in Kona Town

Nestled in the hillside, a few blocks from Ali'i Dr, the Surf Hideaway is a good base from which to explore the area. The owners are super friendly and offer all sorts of water sports equipment to their guests. But if you're looking for luxurious lodging, this place would probably miss the mark for you. The bed could use replacing, but the linens were fresh & clean. The door does have a functioning lock so the review stating otherwise is no longer accurate. There was no AC, but I wasn't expecting that given this is Hawaii and cooling tropical breezes prevail. The kitchen was well equipped however, you might find a creepy crawler but, again, this is a tropical island where such things are not uncommon. Personally I prefer a place where toxic pesticides are not overly used. Just make sure to wash dishes prior to use and don't leave open containers of food out (there's a good sized refrigerator to store everything). All in all, it was a good stay but maybe best suited for younger people working with a tight budget, or older folks looking for an adventure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick stay overnight

Just a quick stay after a very long flight
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carli H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inna G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Taste of Hawaiian style

Super friendly, makes you feel home. Great location, walking distance to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Town & Country

Super clean, close to stores, a country atmosphere in town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Suzie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No lights for entry, people partying upstairs very loud all night. Just a crappy little make shift garage. Worst place I have ever rented. So glad only for one night. Door doesn't lock so stayed up all night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly as stated....

Owners were welcoming and allowed us to drop a few things off before actual check in time. We only stayed one night. Will stay there again next time we visit Big Island. Great location and
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Right on the Money

Just what we needed. Perfect price to allow you to splurge on experiences! Bonus, There is a Walmart just down the street for all your needs.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient Beach Bungalow

This was a perfect place to crash when we arrived before we set off for the east side of the island. Comfy bed and super close to the airport and town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

D Craig W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overnight

I was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024