Jan M

The location of the Kolea complex itself in Waikoloa is nearly ideal. Every place we wanted to go in Waikoloa was within walking distance for us. We especially enjoyed the selection at the new grocery store and restaurants in the Queens Marketplace. For years we’ve enjoyed the shopping and free, live, local music & dancing in the evenings at the King’s Shops. It too was a short walk from 16B.

Probably the most enjoyable short walk for us was to the Kolea Ocean Club Pool and ‘A-Bay’, just a stone’s throw from the pool. ‘A-Bay’ offers perhaps the nicest beach experience in the Waikoloa area with its calm, protected waters, sandy beach and abundant marine life.

The condo itself offered many luxury options that were never available to us at resorts we’ve stayed at. First the condo was so spacious and lavishly funished that we really felt at home. We had the options of cooking indoors in the well equipped kitchen or outside on the large lanai using the Viking BBQ. I loved the fact that in the early morning I could enjoy my coffee on the lanai in my pajamas.

Although other people were staying in neighboring condo units, we never heard a sound from any of them. This condo was very quiet.
Although it was just the two of us, we both felt that it could comfortably accommodate 6 people. Our bed was comfortable and the bathroom spacious. When we have the opportunity to return to Hawaii we are planning on staying in this unit again!
Mahalo Nui Loa for allowing us to stay in in your hale (home).

Sam and Brenda

This was a great place to stay and we would highly recommend it to anyone. It is convenient to many of the attractions and beaches on the western side of the Big Island. It is also situated in the heart of the resort area and close to some great shopping. Did we mention that it is just a 5 minute walk to the beach?! The view of the mountains from the lanai is spectacular. This condo is beautifully appointed and decorated and is comparable to staying in a luxury hotel but with much more room! Our return back will not be soon enough! Thank you to Carole for great service!

Harold and Sue V.
West Chester, PA

February 28th, 2009

Hi Carole,

Was texting you from the airplane on the runway, but never finished!

We had the most incredible time — thank you so very much for helping to make that possible!

We loved Kolea 16B.  It was comfortable and clean — I have chronic allergies to dust, dust mites, etc.  Not once did I feel bad — the place was very well maintained!  The kitchens, indoor and outdoor were very well equipped.  Who likes to cook while on vacation?  Well, if the kitchen is beautiful and well-equipped, I don’t mind at all!  I didn’t even mind doing laundry!   ;-)

The 2 bedrooms were tastefully furnished, and the baths were luxurious!  After day trips around the island, we looked forward to coming back to relax in a beautiful home.  We loved hanging out at the pool and having the A-bay beach so close by — the kids went snorkeling and saw sea turtles.  Sunsets were gorgeous at the beach.

A-bay beach had chairs, but we were able to make use of the cooler and beach chairs provided in the unit, to take with us to nearby Mauna Kea beach, a pristine beach.  There really wasn’t much that we were missing, to make our stay comfortable!

Being situated in Waikoloa was an ideal distance from Kona, Kings Shopping Center, Hilton, Mauna Loa Beach, Waimea, etc.   Having walking access to the beach from the unit was great.

The only comment from our family is that the pool was not heated — so the kids did not enjoy it as much as they’d like.  The ocean was much warmer!  We did go spend a day at the Hilton with a day pass to make use of their facilities.  It turned out their multiple pools were not heated either.

Overall, I would highly recommend renting this condo!  Great value in a beautiful home!

Mahalo to you and the owners!

Eileen & family