Hale Ma Ke Kai (Home By Da Sea)

Reviews

• Reviewer: Valeri

  Comments: Loved it. Will definitely book again.

• Reviewer: Danielle

  Comments: Very conveniently located and close to everything. The place was very neat, and ready for use. The beds were very comfortable. Overall a great experience.

• Reviewer: Danielle

  Comments: This place was great! Clean, very quick and easy communication with David. The location was perfect for walking around, finding restaurants, renting bikes and booking tours for our vacation. The condo had boogie boards, a few snorkel masks, and a shade umbrella for the beach- such great details! We loved the daylight cafe for breakfast, and fosters kitchen for dinner!

• Reviewer: Joshua

  Comments: Amazing location in the middle of everything and completely walkable .... huge open space apartment great for a family

• Reviewer: Aki

  Comments: 家族で休暇で3泊利用しました｡立地も最高､ｽｰﾊﾟｰやﾚｽﾄﾗﾝ､海も近くてのんびり過ごせました! 何より部屋自体が最高!お部屋で過ごすだけでも心地よいです｡ また､David は返事も早く､こちらのﾘｸｴｽﾄにも素早く対応してくださいました! 車もﾚﾝﾀﾙしていただいて､自分で業者に頼むよりも安くしていただけました｡ 長期滞在するには安くてｵｽｽﾒです!! I use 3days with my family. Location is good near beach, supermarket and restaurants. Most of all, this condo is awesome! And David is very good owner, quick response, has good hospitality. He gave rental car also. I really recommend this condo!!

• Reviewer: Jessica

  Comments: Sparkling clean!! (don’t take that for granted in Kona ;) The kitchen is really well stocked- which was great for us here over Thanksgiving, we were able to cook a full meal. Location is excellent in Kailua-Kona, tons of fun activities and good restaurants & bars all within walking distance.

• Reviewer: Sarah

  Comments: Highly recommended! David's place was perfectly located in the middle of all things fun in Kona. Walking distance to almost all the good restaurants, shops and the beaches were very close by. Great little coffee shop just out the front steps. To top it off, David was very kind and quick to respond during our stay. We had a magical time! Thank you!

• Reviewer: Bret

  Comments: Great location, roomy place with all the gear you need for a day at the beach!

• Reviewer: Trushna

  Comments: Five of us stayed at David’s 2-bedroom apartment for four nights. Before I describe the series of events that took place, which soured our experience, I want to mention that the apartment is very clean, well located, spacious and well equipped. On the day of check-in, our flight landed early and we reached the building at 1pm (check-in time in the Airbnb listing is 4pm). We met a housekeeper and told her we were early and just wanted to drop our bags. She told us we could go ahead and drop our bags in the apartment. We did just that and left the building. In 30 mins, we got a text from David accusing us of breaking into his apartment and of leaving some dead fish smell. We immediately came back and there was no smell in the apartment. Apparently, it was some mis-communication between him and his housekeeper. When I asked him if I could give him a call to clarify things, he gave a very rude and unwarranted response saying he won’t speak on the phone and we were at fault. David’s behavior was so unpleasant and unprofessional. Next, there was the car that he had agreed to lend us for our stay because he couldn’t apply some discount he had promised on the Airbnb listing. There was a lot of back and forth on this. He constantly kept asking for an additional $100 - first saying that he forgot to add cleaning fee, then saying that we owe him that much for the car that, and then finally agreeing that it was a misunderstanding on his part. Finally, When we arrived, he again said we should deposit $25 per day for the car in his account. After clarifying, he let us use his car for no charge. We took a picture of the fuel tank reading before using the car and filled up more fuel than we found the car with. Despite that he sent us rude texts saying we didn’t fill up his car. Overall – I would not recommend staying at David’s place because of the way we were spoken to. Maybe he’s nice to other guests but our experience was quite the opposite.

• Reviewer: Katie

  Comments: The condo was decent. We stayed here with one other couple and there was plenty of space. If you’re going to the beach, the condo has lots of supplies for the water. The kitchen is stocked with most things needed to cook a meal. We had difficulty with the car that was available. Unfortunately, it was not working properly (not drivable), and since I was the first to bring this to Dave’s attention, he didn’t believe me. We spent our own time taking a look at the issue, but he did not have it fixed during our stay, so we had to cancel plans for our trip that required driving (or pay $250 per day for a last minute car rental). If you’re familiar with this island, you’ll know that there’s not much to see if you don’t have a car. The lack of car ended up being pretty costly with multiple Uber rides. his definitely ruined our trip and I didn’t get an apology until I asked him for one. I’m pretty easy-going when it comes to Airbnb stays, but this was definitely not up to par. It’s very evident that this is a new property and Dave is learning as he’s going. Unfortunately, my Christmas vacation had to suffer because of this.

• Reviewer: Melissa

  Comments: What an awesome location; so close to so many things. Walking distance to many restaurants and shops and easy drives to other activities. The condo was great with amazing outdoor space on the balcony. We used the sleeper sofa and those that used it said it was very comfortable. There were amazingly soft blankets as well that the kids greatly enjoyed. It was so convenient to get in and out and David was so quick with the communications. We really enjoyed our time at the condo!

• Reviewer: ManQing

  Comments: Overall good stay, but could see a few improvements Pro: - Excellent location, walkable to the beach, to some of the best local restaurants and to the supermarket - David was nice and responded quickly and tried his best to plan arrangements. - Nice renovations, large space and comfortably sleeps all my family. - David offered us to rent his Nissan Pathfinder during our stay. It was really useful having a four wheel drive car to navigate around Big Island. To be improved: - Not as clean and new as I wish it would be, there were small stains left on the towels, the washer and dryer were getting rusty - this could be easily fixed - We had an incident where we have been unexpectedly locked out by the screen door and since we didn’t have the keys, we had to call a locksmith. This should be a one-time incident only and I hope David will avoid this situation in the future. David offered to pay for the cost of the locksmith to compensate for this situation. - Communication wasn’t always clear. I suppose this is because of David’s many guests but there was a bit of confusion when making arrangements. A lot of information wasn’t concise enough and made it hard to keep track of everything. Mahalo for hosting us!

• Reviewer: Yvan

  Comments: Spacious and clean!! Perfect for families and near of Kona’s attractions. We recommanded it !

• Reviewer: Mattias

  Comments: Perfect location the condo was clean and well equipped. David is a perfect host. Stay here!

• Reviewer: LeeAnn

  Comments: Good location.

• Reviewer: Tom

  Comments: We recently finished a three week stay at the Condo. David has been great to deal with throughout the entire time, from booking to check-out. The location of the Condo is as advertised. We specifically wanted a place that was centrally located in town, and boy does this Condo deliver in this regard! The Condo is very clean and functional. Also the parking garage is very secure. At night you can expect some moderate city/town noise, but you are, after all, in the heart of town. Lots of restaurants and shops to visit. Great little beach for snorkeling and swimming just a 10 minute walk from the Condo. It's a terrific property, and we really enjoyed our three-week stay. Thank you David! Tom

• Reviewer: Stacy

  Comments: The space was great, the maid was very rude and caused problems on two occasions during our trip.

• Reviewer: Lauren

  Comments: Thank you so much for the lovely stay in your condo. You really thought of just about everything a traveller could need or want. Cooler, condiments, comfortable beds, new appliances, washer, dryer, dishwasher, beach cars, towels, boogie boards, fishing rod and the list goes on! Great job! Mahalo Lauren, Ken, Debbie and Mark

• Reviewer: Ashley

  Comments: This apartment was in a great location close to shops and restaurants. It was in great proximity to the airport. It fits four people perfectly with two large beds and two bathrooms. We enjoyed the closed terrace dining room that is open to outside air. There were also beach towels, sunscreen, and snorkeling gear which made it very convenient. Would recommend this place on Kona side!

• Reviewer: Karen

  Comments: David's condo is located in the heart of the Kona and it is very easy to access to every where. The home is very clean and quiet. The new renovated kitchen is fancy with all cooking utensils and spices. there are also has additional sport equipments such as tennis rackets, Snorkeling equipment, bike, etc you may not have time to use it.

• Reviewer: Cornelius

  Comments: A great place to stay. Everything was as described. The location was perfect. Just a short walk to a ton of restaurants, shopping and even close to a beach! I would not hesitate staying here again.

• Reviewer: Glen

  Comments: As a couple with two teenagers we looked for a place that had three beds. David's nice place had two separate bedrooms and a pull-out couch which worked well for us. In the heart of Kailua, Kona the ocean shoreline, shops, 150 year old church and historical palace home was within one or two minutes walk. My net cost was $202 per night included a full kitchen and a block away the Marriott two bed room without a kitchen net was apx. $350. Great place great value for everyone.

• Reviewer: En

  Comments: The condo is in a central location of Kona. The big issue I had was that David and his staffs assumed my family and I dirty the place without even inspecting the house in person. I washed all the towels we used and cleaned up the house. Be mindful, I paid $135 cleaning fee initially when I made the reservation. When the housekeeper came in person, she was delighted to see that I had washed all the towels and cleaned the place. In the end, David apologized.

• Reviewer: Kim

  Comments: We stayed at Dave's condo for 2 weeks. We loved the fact that it is walking distance to waterfront Kona, lots of fun shops, restaurants, local market and beach. We were pleasantly surprised to have beach chairs, boogie boards, snorkeling equipment and a ice chest. The fully screened Lanai has a ceiling fan, chairs, couch and a dining table. Beautiful kitchen with newer appliances makes you feel like you're at home. Washer and dryer were a huge plus!

• Reviewer: Jitendra J

  Comments: It is very nice and clean place. Mr David Lynn is a very good communicator. It kept us update regarding Volcano eruption situation . Thanks J Modi

• Reviewer: Michael V.

  Comments: Great great great location!! Walking distance to everything Ali'i Drive has to offer. Phenomenal host with great local tips made it very pleasant and comfortable to stay. We had a great family trip will return next year for sure Mahalo!!

• Reviewer: Benjamin

  Comments: Great updated space right in the heart of Kona, every where is walkable, and the space is very comfortable.

• Reviewer: Jesse

  Comments: Location is right on main strip of Hilo, so you can walk to everything. The apt was clean and modern, which was a surprise as the building was on the older side. Had everything we needed, including air, which can be a real treat in Hawaii.

• Reviewer: Darrel

  Comments: Great Clean and fresh home in Kona. Very good location for all Kona has to offer. Neighbors are friendly.

• Reviewer: Peter

  Comments: The condo is in a walk to everything location in Kona and is adequate for 2 couples or a family of 4.

• Reviewer: Maggie

  Comments: My family enjoyed our stay at David's condo, with its clean, comfortable space and plenty of room for everyone to sleep. The location to Kona was wonderful to be able to walk to the town's restaurants, water front, stores, and historical sites. Even though I would recommend a car if you want to go out and explore more than just the downtown, we loved being able to spend some of our days never having to drive and still getting to explore with just a short walk. However, the condo itself is in a quiet location. David was very good at responding to our requests and I was even able to call him directly the day of check in to get confirmation of an early check in.

• Reviewer: Ian

  Comments: Everything was as advertised, especially with the awesome amenities like the big TV and the induction(?) stove. My family could tell that the place was newly renovated with the new granite countertop. We were also able to utilize the terrace and had a nice breakfast there. As added bonus, there's even a closet with beach items like towels and chairs that you can borrow. Had some minor issues that wouldn't really affect one's overall experience like the door keypad not working (though they smartly put a manual key in a lockbox as a backup), and having to hold the shower head in one of the bathrooms. Can't beat the location as well.

• Reviewer: Maria

  Comments: Kona is all about location, location, location and David's place had it in spades. Easy to get into and out of, beautiful kitchen for us to cook in, private space for us and our kids. The screened in lanai was well-appointed - plenty of places to sit. David was very communicative with us as soon as we made our booking. We deeply appreciate all the information he passed along to us! We'd happily stay again!

• Reviewer: Amanda

  Comments: David's place was in the best location and centrally located which was perfect for our family. The kitchen was so well stocked with utensils and amenities, we didn't need to buy much of anything. The beach towels, chairs, snorkeling gear, and umbrella made our beach trips great! We will definitely stay here when coming to Hawaii again.

• Reviewer: Kim

  Comments: Great place to bring family for a Hawaiian getaway. Starting with the excellent - great beds, good pillows, good hideabeds for extra sleepers. Kitchen and bathrooms were lovely, with great hot water, filtered drinking water, and well-stocked amenities such as soaps, towels, utensils, pots and pans, etc. You can bring groceries and start enjoying your vacation immediately. As of 7-23-18 (when we left) there is heavy construction going on at the complex. THIS IS IN NO WAY THE FAULT OF THE HOST, AND IS COMPLETELY OUT OF HIS CONTROL. That being said, visitors need to be made aware because it might temporarily bother some vacationers. Check with the host first. When the construction is finished it will be a very lovely, quiet place to spend a relaxing Hawaiian vacation. The host has thought of practically everything for the comfort and convenience of his visitors.

• Reviewer: Rizwan

  Comments: Great location and responsive host. Apartment was very clean with well-marked instructions.

• Reviewer: Cheril

  Comments: Great place with a better host in a magnificent location

• Reviewer: Natilynn

  Comments: David's place is definitely a perfect place to stay at. It is located in the heart of Kona which makes it very easy to come back from walking to relax. Shops, restaurants, and beaches are just walking distant. We walked everywhere and only used our rental to go exploring. It's very clean and spacious and he is very responsive. We was there during Hurricane Lane so most of our activities were cancelled but still had a great time just enjoying the locals fish off of the shore. David was very kind and thoughtful and got my husband and I a dozen of roses for our 20th Anniversary that we was out there for. I would def go back to his place again and would def recommend to my friends & families.

• Reviewer: Ally

  Comments: David is warm, friendly and extremely hospitable. I would recommend him for the host of the year. His home was comfortable with all the mod cons and so very handy to shops, restaurants and the beach.

• Reviewer: Lindsey

  Comments: David’s home is gorgeous with a location that absolutely cannot be beat!! You’re right in town and can walk everywhere you need in just a few minutes. The condo is a nice size and David was incredible easy to work with!

• Reviewer: Erin

  Comments: if you are a traveler like myself that appreciates an immaculate and well appointed home with all the amenities provided by the host, David's place is an incredible value. There was

• Reviewer: 敏彦

  Comments: All facilities are well maintained to perfect.

• Reviewer: Chengwin

  Comments: The rest of my party and I agreed that this was a wonderful Airbnb and definitely made our first stay on the big island worth every penny! Dave was extremely accommodating and let us check in early. The place was clean and wonderfully furnished. It also came equipped with beach towels and snorkeling gear. Could not have asked for a better home and host!

• Reviewer: Ragnhild

  Comments: A very nice apartment with great location!

• Reviewer: Phil

  Comments: We enjoyed our time here during the Hawaii Ironman- the location is perfect, and a short walk to everything we needed. The condo is clean and spacious with a large balcony, great for dining.

• Reviewer: Lin

  Comments: Place is very nice. Kitchen is updated and has everything you'll need. Bathrooms are clean and updated too. Mattresses are comfortable and we had no trouble sleeping. AC works well, room fans work great too and aren't too noisy. Balcony area has large table and nice chairs. Has no issues with bugs. Location is right by the ocean and shops (no ocean view but can get there around the corner). Never need to worry about parking in DT Kona since parking in the underground garage is included. Would definitely recommend this place.

• Reviewer: Steph

  Comments: David was a great host, he responded fast and let us do an early check in, very nice. The unit was very well equipped with everything you need, especially the kitchen! There were just a couple of things we didn't like: there was a little noise (we think from the elevator) that we could hear at night, it wasn't loud, but we could hear it sometimes. The second thing was that the outside of the building is a bit run down, and it looks like all the Airbnb's that are in a condo in that area don't look good on the outside, so if you're staying in an Airbnb condo in Kona you'll get the same outside.

• Reviewer: Del

  Comments: Great condo, great host, and great value. However, I would not recommend this location to families with small children because the homeless population in downtown Kona is out of control. I have vacationed in Kona several times over the last eight years, and the highly visible, drunken, and aggressive behavior of the once kind vagrant community frightened me and my young family. No offense to the host--he rocks it--Kona proper just needs to follow his lead.

• Reviewer: Virginia

  Comments: Amazing space with plenty of room for a big family! The patio is 100% screened in with a full size dining table. Beds were comfortable and the bathrooms were clean and stocked.

• Reviewer: Jay

  Comments: David’s place is very conveniently located in the heart of KoNa and it is beautifully decorated and squeaky clean. They unit had laundry / dryer which were very useful after our daily water activities. Extra couches which turned into beds were very handy. He was very responsive with all questions I had and the directions were also very clear. Highly recommend!

• Reviewer: Farah

  Comments: Really great place! Would highly recommend! Fabulous kitchen. Excellent location.

• Reviewer: Michelle

  Comments: David’s place is located centrally in Kona with lots of amenities to get you started and complement your stay. We had everything we needed and David was very responsive to our questions and needs. We highly recommend this rental for your vacation to the Big Island!

• Reviewer: Samantha

  Comments: Loved this place! Could not be closer to the shops/bars/beach! Being able to rent the car as well was a life saver and so easy! Would stay here again for sure!

• Reviewer: Leticia

  Comments: David’s place was great it was so clean and comfy felt just like home!! It’s close to the beach !!! There are some great restaurants and shopping places in walking distance!!! Can’t wait to come back !!