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Reviews of Cozy Hawaiian studio just minutes to the beach and center of town.

Cozy Hawaiian studio just minutes to the beach and center of town.
Kailua-Kona, HI

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hajar T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Solo Female Traveler
Pros: - great location - safe - easy check in/check out - large studio - ambiance Cons: - old and outdated - insects and spider webs in all corners of the house - rusty bathroom and tub - no iron/steamer
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sg s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Top notch property. I will certainly stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Agnieszka

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Island on a Budget
If you are trying to see the big island on a budget I would recommend checking this place out. Only 5 minutes from the ocean and the main area of Kona. Not the fanciest option, but overall a nice, clean place to stay. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great studio near the beach
Was a great place in a good location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Terri B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, but loud.
Very clean and cute. But since there is no AC you have to sleep with the windows open and there is a lot of traffic.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful studio - kind People
This was the ideal place to spend the last evening of our Hawaiian vacation. Beautifully appointed, kind host. Close to activities and a lovely neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 19, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. So glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Marc M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place in Kona
Nice basement apartment close to everything. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Colette C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ease and efficacity
Great communication with owner. We arrived very late but the lights were on for us and we had no problem getting in. Everything was as expected. The only down side was the neighborhood... a little noisy for us Alaskans, but it's part of what makes a trip exotic! Thank you for welcoming us!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to stay if you are looking for simple yet cozy.
The space is small so an extended stay may be a little difficult with 2+ people but it is perfect for a couple that’s looking for an affordable stay! It’s clean organized and has the basic amenities! Bed was comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 13, 2024
Thanks for taking the time to review our studio. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you enjoyed your stay here on the Big Island. Aloha. Jim and Scott

10/10 Excellent

Lenard M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stay
Having the beach chairs, umbrella and the beach bag .... was a awesome touch!!!! Thankyou so much 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place for my husband and I got the night we needed in Kona.... Host was easy to communicate with ... Loved the location as well
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place
The studio was quaint and nice. The bed was comfortable, other amenities were good. The host was quick to answer questions.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 8, 2024
Thank you for the review. So glad you enjoyed your stay. 🌺

10/10 Excellent

June W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Studio perfect for 2
Great place for us to have a one night stay! If you don’t need to make meals, this will do! Easy in and out with being close to the street, even after dark!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merri R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Easy, convenient place to be!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wish we could have made it
We were so upset that our flight was cancelled due to an ice storm and were unable to get to this spot, communication was excellent, again wish the weather would have let us get there
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Bonita C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friday Night
It was already dark when we were looking for the correct address—it took us a while. We wished there had been more light in the room. Once we moved the blinds up, could not get down—should be a warning sign.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 30, 2024
Aloha. Thank you for your stay in our studio. I’m not sure if you realized that the overhead ceiling fan is a light and I have 2 end table lamps by the bed and a touch desk light. The blinds just push up and pull down. I wish you would have called or text with any questions you might have had I do appreciate your feed back and thank you again for staying Aloha. Kim.

6/10 Okay

Odile Ela R., Teslin, Canada

Needs some updates
Floor fans were filthy, old and rusty. PVC white blinds don't darken the room and none of them were closed. Fans were not on, host lives upstairs, could have made an effort to cool the place down since she knew that I would only be there for a few hours. I would not stay there or recommend this place. Very expensive for what you get and I did not feel welcomed. Host was asked to provide for an early check in since I was only there for a few hours before catching my flight that same day which I made clear to her. She offered me 2PM and her usual check in is at 3PM. I asked her to call me if it was ready earlier. She did not. She sent a message through VRBO that it was ready at 1:30PM and I did not see that message until I checked in at 2PM. I tried to sleep after I went to get something to eat and could not because it was too loud from the street traffic and also much too hot. I left the place at 6PM. The positive is that the bed is very comfortable and other than the fans being dirty and rusty, the rest of the place was very clean. My opinion is that at the price being charged per night, AC can be installed and black out curtains or blinds can be used to cover the windows. Of all the VRBO's I have rented, this has been the worst in terms of price/quality/amenities ratio.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 20, 2024
Aloha Odile In regards to the fans, I am the one who cleans the studio and they do get cleaned/dusted almost every day as the majority of my guest are 1 night (since I do not require a minimum stay) so I am responsible to make sure the unit is sanitized before every guest checks in. Also, in regards to some rust on the fans, it’s a known issue here in Hawaii due to my close proximity to the ocean with the salty air. I realized I may not always meet everyone’s expectations but luckly for the past year and a half I have had wonderful guest’s who have given me such positive reviews and feedback. I’m not sure why you were not felt welcome as I did accommodate your request for an early check in as best as I could with guest’s checking out that day. On the VRBO site I list all the amenities and have pictures of every angle of the studio. You requested an hourly rate which I book the unit on a nightly rate so I was not able to offer you that. Next time a condo might fit your taste better. Aloha. Kim and Scott

10/10 Excellent

Tracey L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stay
Nice cozy stay in great neighborhood, close to everything and didnt hear any coqui frogs
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 18, 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback. I really appreciate your stay with us. Aloha. Kim and Scott

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint studio
Love the colorful wall colors & decorations! Very comfortable bed. Beautiful sunset! Great place for 1-2 people only a 10-15 minute drive from the Bay Area restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 6, 2024
Thank you so much for the positive feedback. So glad you enjoyed your stay with us Aloha. Kim and Scott

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kim has outfitted her property with one of everything. The Studio is attached to her home in a lovely neighborhood. It is a great location for driving to North, South, East or West coast for sight-seeing and water activities. In addition it is near Ali'i Drive for great little shops, restaurants, bars and music! Kim was quick to respond to all of our questions both before and during our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
some road noise and no AC
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Ray

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic walk out basement room with bathroom. Coffee maker and microwave but no cooking facilities. Seemed greatly overpriced, however probably comparable to an extremely expensive Kona resort rate market currently. For that amount of money in the future will choose to spend a few dollars more and stay in a decent hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place for Kailua-Kona stay
Have easy access to, but be away from the main drag hubub. We got in pretty late, so didn't take full advantage, but if you have more time they had a lovely little porch and beach supplies. Be aware of limitations of kitchenette (island-wide regulations).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 8, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. Hope you enjoyed your full stay on island. Aloha. Kim

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Clean, well decorated studio. Comfy bed and a nice shower. Very convenient location in Kona. No AC but plenty of windows and 3 fans so it cooled down to a comfortable temperature, especially at night. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina L., Cody Wyoming

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a beautiful, welcoming home!
We were welcomed with Aloha to the island as first-time visitors with the perfect place to rest after a long day of travel! It was very easy to access, warm and inviting, convenient location, and a great way to start our trip. Thank you, to the amazing host!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sweet cottage not far from town. Good value for sure.

8/10 Good

Tomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, just what I needed. Will use their services again!
First time in Hawaii. I had a place to stay but not for the first day, so this was perfect, room, restroom and kitchen for one, humble and simple ! Just what I needed! Nice and quiet. I haven’t rested in such a quiet neighborhood since a long time. My trip has extended so I might use their services again. Thank you so much! nice place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place
The unit was nicely decorated and had everything we needed. We slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful neighbourhood
Looks exactly like the pictures. Good communication with the property manager. Helpful with any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Kien

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is very dated. Portable fan is rusted and dirty. It's quite hot inside the studio at night due to direct exposure to after sun. Can't leave all windows open at night because if safety concerns. It's right by the street and there is no barrier from the street to the front door of the house. sun
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B., Hudsonville, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as expected
The studio was just as described in the listing. We used it as a one-nigher after flying in that evening on our way to Hilo. It was perfect for our use.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 15, 2023
Thank you for the positive rating. We very much appreciate it. Hope you enjoy your time in the island.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay
Very clean, quiet. I would stay here anytime
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meagan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great overnight stay!
Clean studio and great location for our overnight stay in Kona! We definitely would have stayed here longer if we were in the area more than one night. We loved how convenient and close it was to everything we wanted to see.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Right
Everything was as pictured. Room was clean and quiet. Having the beach chairs was a big plus!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful sunset. Fun place!
This was so cute and comfortable! Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick inter-island trip!
My husband and I stayed the night for a friends wedding. We came from Maui for 1 night, and the check in/out process was seamless and easy. Bed was comfortable and interior was cute and cozy. Just what we needed to quick get ready for the wedding, and get a good nights sleep after! The cottage is on a really beautiful street with quick access to the beach. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy for couples. Hope to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Kacy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Clean bed; but no ice or mean to make ice. No AC and noisy street and if you are a sensitive sleeper, it's something to consider. no sugar stocked for coffee but I think it's probably missed during cleaning. The bathroom (tub and toilet) and microwave could use an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING for the money. Beautiful Clean Location with a view! I tell my friends!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute studio
Loved the colors, bed was very comfy. Had a beautiful sunset last night!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mel U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We only stayed one night, but it was a great location and everything was as described. Had no problem parking or getting in, and it was a very cute place! Also, extra points for helping us out with a laundry issue that was above and beyond! Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our needs
Just a sleepover after a long day of traveling. Not too far from airport Cute place Little glitch checking in but owner helped us out immediately!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in town for a day - perfect for us as an overnighter! Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

garry

Liked: Cleanliness
pomakai
comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

c r.

Great location
Very easy to find and central to most everything on the Kona side. It was pretty much as described; but because we had stayed with my nephew the week before we were prepared for the lack of air conditioning, but I didn’t see that mentioned in the description. We were comfortable during our stay, but the floor fans did need to be cleaned off before using. We also did need to clean part of the refrigerator before putting our food in, and there were visible cobwebs in open floor areas. The shower pressure is great, and we didn’t hear any noise from above which meant for great sleeping. The fans combined with the street noise made for difficulty in hearing the tv. Be aware that while the listing does show a refrigerator, it is one without a freezer. This is a nice place but bathroom needs updating, and speakers on the sitting side (or a soundbar) would be helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

TC C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Thank for the great communication and comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my husband enjoyed our stay very much. We’re from Hilo side and was on our anniversary. Very comfy bed PERFECT amount of pillows!! Amazing shower pressure!!!! We will definitely be back!!! Mahalo for the wonderful stay! :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023