Perched on the top floor, this unique unit at Kona Makai boasts ocean views from the main lanai and loft. Beautifully decorated with tile floors and high ceilings, you can unwind in a fully equipped vacation rental that meets all your needs.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire condo
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 574 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Spa pool
Kitchen
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Laundry room
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Kona Makai 5305 Top Floor, Ocean View, 1 Bedroom + Loft & 2 Lanais! SPLIT AC!
Newly remodeled in 2023! Pictures reflect the current updates! Incredibly special & unique unit at Kona Makai, this top floor unit with a loft has SPLIT AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLED! Split AC in Loft Bedroom & Back Bedroom! Very rare offering, and such a high in demand feature. The Loft is large enough to be treated as a second bedroom!
Beautifully decorated, & Incredibly Spacious. Enjoy Ocean Views from the Main Lanai & from the Loft!
Enjoy tile floors, high vaulted ceilings, & a fully equipped Vacation Rental to meet all of your needs.
You'll enjoy a gorgeous remodeled bathroom with a Tub/Shower combination.
Kitchen is Fully Equipped with nearly everything you need. Only thing missing is a dishwasher due to complex rules.
A comfortable option for up to 5 people! Enjoy a King Sized Bed in Main Floor Bedroom, and a Queen Sized Bed in the loft. Blow up mattress as well for the Third Bed!
The Kona Makai complex is a beautifully maintained & highly sought after Ocean Front Complex located on famous Alii Drive, This wonderful complex features and includes beautifully manicured tropical grounds, ocean front pool and spa, sunny lounge area, two work out rooms, eating area w/ gas BBQ’s, tennis courts, ping pong table, ample parking, and is gated during the night for security.
TAT#145-435-1872-01 STVR#2023-000798
There is no elevator at the complex.
**All guests are required to sign a rental agreement with Knutson & Associates Property Management**
**All Reservation Requests greater than 12 months in Advance MUST be approved in advance by the Broker In Charge. Rates are subject to change.**
**FYI: Spalling Repairs are to commence at Kona Makai on Buildings#1, 2 and 3 are scheduled to commence as of 4/15/24 & will go on for an unforeseen amount of time according to the development. **
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the condo: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Porch/lanai
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Tile flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Gym
Tennis
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that 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
Property Registration Number 750210040099, GE-145-435-1872-01, TA-145-435-1872-01
About the area
Holualoa Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona, is home to this condo. Hulihee Palace and Hulihe‘e Palace State Monument are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Kailua Pier and Moku‘aikaua Church. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Holua Racquet and Paddle or Holua Tennis Center. Visit our Kailua-Kona travel guide
Does Kona Makai 5305 Top Floor, Ocean View, 1 Bedroom + Loft & 2 Lanais! SPLIT AC! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Kona Makai 5305 Top Floor, Ocean View, 1 Bedroom + Loft & 2 Lanais! SPLIT AC! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Kona Makai 5305 Top Floor, Ocean View, 1 Bedroom + Loft & 2 Lanais! SPLIT AC!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Kona Makai 5305 Top Floor, Ocean View, 1 Bedroom + Loft & 2 Lanais! SPLIT AC!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Kona Makai 5305 Top Floor, Ocean View, 1 Bedroom + Loft & 2 Lanais! SPLIT AC!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Kona Makai 5305 Top Floor, Ocean View, 1 Bedroom + Loft & 2 Lanais! SPLIT AC! located?
Located in Holualoa Village, this condo building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Honl's Beach, St. Michael The Archangel Church and Kona Inn Shopping Village. Kona Farmers Market and Moku‘aikaua Church are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Kona Makai 5305 Top Floor, Ocean View, 1 Bedroom + Loft & 2 Lanais! SPLIT AC! Reviews
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Wonderful
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Great location- easy walking distance to Kona.Well stocked kitchen( pots, pans etc)Kona makai is fairly quiet facility- if you like to party- probably not the place for you.
chris c.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jason v.
10 Apr 2024
Wonderful stay on the big island
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Loved are stay hear clean and comfortable great location ocean side
We loved the view, location and kind people around. Condominium was clean and comfortable for family of 4. We enjoyed the sunset form our balcony and pool ground every evening. Would recommend to others. The management was very helpful and responsive for all our questions and needs . Mahalo
Malgorzata A.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ryan H.
16 Jun 2024
Amazing
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great place to stay for a week. The condo was clean and large. The kids liked the fun loft. The pool and sunset views were perfect.
Ryan H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michelle & Art B.
23 Feb 2024
Beautiful quiet rental!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We found everything needed to be comfortable in this unit. We did gave an issue with the tub draining and someone was there and fixed it promptly! Loved the ocean view. We were able to see the whales from our lanai.
Michelle & Art B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gabriela S.
6 May 2024
Just beautiful!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I had the most beautiful stay in Kailua Kona. The apartment was clean and very comfortable, with all the amenities you could ever need. The ocean views from the lānai are stunning! The apartment complex itself is calm, peaceful and very well-kept. The vacation rental management staff were helpful and pleasant to deal with. I would most certainly stay here again. As per location, it’s about 20 minutes of gentle coastal walk to the town, which I really enjoyed. There are plenty of souvenir and boutique-style shops, gorgeous restaurants and cafes. You don’t need to leave the area if you don’t want to, although I recommend you do, the Island is incredibly beautiful!
Gabriela S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kerry S.
5 Jan 2024
Unit was as pictured
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The positives: This was the only place we stayed this visit that we didn't see cockroaches in the kitchen! The AC unit worked very well, and cooled it off immediately.They had a lot of nice stuff we could use, snorkel gear, cooler, chairs, umbrella. They had extra blow up mattress and bedding for our 5th guestNegatives:The spiral staircase was not convenient to carry luggage to the loft, the upper unit sleepers ended up leaving all their luggage in the main bedroom and changing in there. Its on the 3rd floor with no elevator, not a big deal, but it was tricky getting all of our gear and groceries in and out when we arrived and left.The previous renters left all the dishes disgusting! There were eggs in the pans put away in the cupboards etc. We had to rewash everything before we could use anything (no dishwasher). Totally not the fault of the management company, but really gross!There are SO MANY rules! Wasn't a big deal, because we didn't need to break any, but when you're walking around the property you are being watched like a hawk!
Kerry S.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Angela M.
11 Dec 2025
Lovely & Clean Condo
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Loved our stay here and thought the condo was clean and had all the amenities! Would stay here again in a heart beat!
Angela M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Natallie B.
7 Sept 2025
Best vacation ever!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The experience at this listing was amazing. From lots of towels (including beach towels), a fully equipped kitchen, pristine bathroom and bedroom, all the Tommy Bahama beach gear (chairs, umbrella and boards) to the peaceful lanai where I drank my coffee every morning and the amazing spot by the pool for sunset gazing. Can’t wait to go back and will for sure book this place again.
Natallie B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Monika V.
25 Mar 2016
Beautiful Complex
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Kona Makai is a beautifully maintained complex in an excellent location. Clean pool, lush gardens, amazing views. Unit is very spacious, comfortable, and generally clean, except for the carpet stains
Monika V.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2016
Archival
8/10 Good
Irma M.
23 Jan 2016
Great Complex, Great Location
Rating Details:
The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Overall we loved the location and the complex. The condo unit itself was quite good and the lanai, complete with a fan, being the best feature. It could have been excellent but for a few details: A full load of laundry was left in the dryer, which I didn't notice till just before we left but which might explain the lack of tea towels and dish cloths! The coffee pot clearly hadn't been washed in months, which I had to do before I could use it. Silverware completely inadequate and cheap: 3 forks? 4 knives? While they had a good selection of large drink glasses there were no wine glasses (unless you counted the bulb ones with the palm trees painted on them; yuck!). Cupboards were crammed full of stuff, not organized and not very clean. I washed what I needed before using. I would (and have) recommended this place but I might look for other units in this complex.
Irma M.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2016
Archival
8/10 Good
Helene L.
18 Jan 2016
Kailua Kona stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our 1st rental was no longer available so we were offered a different rental which was a great! Excellent service. We much enjoyed the location and the appartement, especially the terrasse overlooking the sea.
Helene L.
Archival
4/10 Poor
Terry D.
28 Dec 2015
Nice Condo Complex; Good Service
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The Kona Makai condo complex is a great place to stay. Nicely run place with beautiful oceanfront grounds. Booking with Knutsen was easy and worked out very well. We really liked the service provided by Knutsen. So, that's the good. The not so good was the actual condo itself. The unit was tired. Needs a gutting. The area of the AC unit in the master bedroom had a pretty funky odour, and the intake needed a good cleaning. We replaced the shower curtain, as the existing one was pretty nasty. Many of the little details I have come to expect when renting other condos were not there. The beach gear was kinda ******. The beach chairs were not in great shape and one of the boogie boards was falling apart. There was no cooler or cooler bag for beach excursions. Other probs included the door on the washer that had to be held shut to get the machine to start up. One night we decided to watch a movie, but the DVD player would not function properly. We were told that the place was for sale, and by the lack of attention to some of the basics and details in the unit, you can tell that this is the case. Seems like the owner doesn't care. In summary, I would stay at Kona Makai again, and would also use Knutsen again for the booking. But I would not recommend this unit in it's current state.
Terry D.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2015
Archival
8/10 Good
James M.
8 Dec 2015
Annual Big Island Christmas Trip 2015
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our 1st time staying at the Kona Makai after staying several years at another complex. We loved the space and the vaulted ceiling. It's a very quiet unit, within a very quiet, well-maintained property. The unit has a large lanai and offers a distant ocean view, but were very pleased to have a direct sunset view, for the time period we were there. One downside is that should you have little kids who like to play with other little kids down at the pool, as we do, this complex might not be the best choice in Kona for you, as the pool was usually without other kids. Additionally, the complex has a bylaw that prohibits people under 14 from using the hot-tub, for which we respected. We have been coming to Kona for about a decade, and the things that draw us back are the great snorkeling either close-by right out in-front of the complex and at Kahaluu or more distantly at 2 Step, Beach 69 or Kapoho Tide pools. We love driving the Big Island. New Saddle Rd and Hwy 137 Kalapana to Kapoho are our favorite drives. Amazing quiet beaches and hikes on the Big Island too. This was my 1st time booking with Knutson, and I would do so again. Property Manager Blake as great to deal with. Aloha
James M.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2015
Archival
8/10 Good
Janel G.
19 Nov 2015
great ocean and sunset views from lanai
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Kona Makai is a great complex to stay at. the unit is clean and well maintained but a little dated. loved setting on the lanai in the morning sun and watching the sunsets in the evening. the unit can get kind of warm, it has air conditioners but we found putting the portable fan in front of the bed room window to create cross ventilation was better.