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Magic Steps away and the Ocean Sings a Lullaby In Front of Your Studio

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Smart TV
Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Magic Sands Beach
    1 min walk
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park
    3 min drive
  • Magics Beach Grill
    1 min walk
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    25 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Magic Steps away and the Ocean Sings a Lullaby In Front of Your Studio

THE CLOSEST STUDIO UNIT to MAGIC SANDS BEACH! This unit is a Magical Tiki Ocean Front Paradise, and you can't get any closer than this Big Island Getaway. Watch the Tangs roll in the waves and see the boogie boarders and surfers at the beach. You can even snorkel right outside the seawall in front of your room! Your own personal bicycles are provided too! All the gear that you need is in room available for your Big Island adventure.

Your ground floor studio unit has a full kitchen, bathroom with shower, KING size bed, Queen size fold out couch and dining area! If you feel like eating out, the beautiful and delicious Magics Restaurant is right next door!! With the beach, restaurant, and smoothie bar, you don't have to leave for anything. It's the Big Island! So great to explore the best part of Kailua Kona. If you want to venture out and see Volcano, Hilo, Green Sands, South Point etc. there is a free parking spot right in front of your unit.

So what are you waiting for? Book the closest studio unit to Magic Sands Beach and after your days of soaking it all in you can let the ocean sing you to sleep.

MAHALO!

Brand new pool and decking!
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Magic Sands Beach. An outdoor pool is available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, balcony, and sofa bed
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Magic Sands Beach and Kailua-Kona Beaches
This apartment offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Kailua-Kona apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Susan Kay

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: There is a queen pull out sofa.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number GE-017-499-5968-01, TA-017-499-5968-01

Magic Steps away and the Ocean Sings a Lullaby In Front of Your Studio Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 33 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Lindsey M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stay far away!! Horrible, dirty, terrible and rude host!
If you are looking for a disgusting uninhabitable condo with a dishonest and unresponsive host then this is your place! We showed up at 6 pm and realized the toilet would not flush. A mechanism inside the tank was disconnected and the toilet did not function. Not to mention the fact that pictures do not at all match the state of the property. It is dirty, roach infested, rundown, and flat out disgusting. The AC advertised in the property description would not work either, so the condo is hot and stuffy. I went to school at the U of Hawaii and have also visited every single island but one, so I realize that roaches can be an issue, but I have never seen anything to this degree. We contacted the host with no response for 13 hours. So had to get a last-minute hotel for $500. When she did finally respond, she said she would have someone go fix the toilet. We went over the next day, flushed the toilet twice, and then it would no longer function again. She also informed us that the AC is only for sleeping hours (beginning at 9 pm), but we tried the unit at 10:30 PM and it would still do nothing. After that, the host was extremely rude and dismissive and told us to contact VRBO. After hours on the phone and multiple phone calls we finally decided to check into a hotel for the remainder of our stay totaling an additional $2000. The icing on the cake is that 6 days later, well after our checkout, someone went to fix the toilet and she charged me for the repairs! Zero stars!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Erika H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiana N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the Magic
Loved our stay at magic sands! We can't wait to go back.. thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

DENNIS R., CALGARY ALBERTA CANADA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Inaccurate Listing Representation
Stayed Feb. 4-14- 2024. Many discrepancies in listing photos vs what we found upon arrival IE: Dining room table & chairs vs 3" square arborite covered table with 4 box type stools to sit on like in a kindergarten classroom very tacky & not comfortable!!!.Other things not as shown- paint colors, sofa,coffee table, wall decorations, spray painted fridge, blue on bottom & black on top!!! Mouse droppings on top of fridge & in cutlery drawer, had to wash it all before use, cutlery was old and showing signs of rust. Contacted owner after return with no reply. Condo definitely requires a complete makeover as does the property itself.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lynda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review of Susan’s place
Nice stay . Cleaning person was not rude but we also did not see checkout time correctly. We took care of the place and kept it clean as we found it
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

keemahtron i.

Liked: Cleanliness
Solid experience with small bumps
Two adults stayed for 3 nights during Christmas. Enjoyed the location, the overall quietness of the neighbors, the thoughtful amenities provided, & the host’s flexibility when we expressed concern about having a bug guy come before our checkout time (she kindly rescheduled that). The bumps were the bug guy thing and not having the bike lock combo for most of our stay, so only being able to use the bikes to ride, not when we wanted to go somewhere and be there for a while. We used the kitchen, the guidebooks, the snorkel gear and beach stuff; we never used the AC or the tv - and we were grateful for the curtain covering the tv up! Overall a fun time and a recommended host and property!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

margie w.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Remodel
Bering dirty tv complex hard to get in unit needs upgrading
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle B.

Great location, but ants
Any garden level in Hawaii will have issues with bugs and this was no exception. Great location and accurate listing, only the kitchen could use a good scour and some ant prevention. We were not able to fully utilize the kitchen because tiny ants got to our cereal as soon as we opened it. We had to clean out other people's open food that was left behind and attracting ants. There was a moldy pineapple in the fridge. Manager should have tenants dump their food before the next stay. We had to eat out because we couldn't keep anything outside the fridge and had to clean the kitchen of ants. Otherwise, beautiful location steps from the beach, great salt water pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Yulia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property and location is great but issues with service
Could not get in for the first night by following instructions for lock pad, and owner did not cooperate. Oner did not turn my AC unit on till 5 days into my stay, even when I emailed her a few times complaining that AC is not working. The location is great, right on the beach next to wonderful restaurant. Yulia Bronipolskaya
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Wonderful Host
The location was excellent right by Magic Sands (keep in mind that during certain times of the year there is no beach at Magics - usually winter and early spring) but we loved easy access to the beach, boogie boarding, snorkeling, the pool, restaurant and coffee shack! The room would be on the small side for more than two people. It was great having all the beach/snorkel gear we needed. The host was very kind and responsive!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Rodent and Inaccurate Post
When we arrived on a Tuesday afternoon in March, the first thing we noticed was rodent droppings on the kitchen counters and floor throughout the condo. Over the next hour, we found more droppings in the shower and on the toilet seat. We then discovered the rodent, a RAT, in the toilet, still alive! Within minutes we reached out to the owner about the rat in the toilet and did not receive an immediate response. We contacted the building manager and she also tried to contact the owner with no response. The condo was completely uninhabitable and we quickly had to make other lodging arrangements. The owner did not respond to the situation for 13 hours! At that point we were not going back. We are still in the process of trying to secure a refund and filed a claim with VRBO documenting our experience with pictures and complete transparency of the communication between us and the owner. If you can look past the rodent, be prepared the condo is not accurately represented in the posting. The furniture, décor, and kitchen are not as well kept as the pictures show. The bed linens were torn, with the bed skirt barely hanging on at the corners. The condo and furniture need repair and updating. The owner will respond that we have been difficult, evasive, and uncooperative. In fact, we have been clear, direct, and never personally attacking her character as she did with us.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot to enjoy Hawai'i
My family and I enjoyed our stay at the Kona Magic Sands. The beach was steps away from our unit, with beautiful soft sand and awesome boogie boarding waves as well as great snorkeling. The pool and courtyard was an awesome place to sit and enjoy the sun and have a nice swim if the beach was too busy or the waves got too big. The room was not too big and not too small and had lots of toys for the guests to use. Thanks to Susan for the helpful travel tips and the hassle free check-in and check-out. Hope to see you again soon!
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family really loved this condo
My husband, my 2 kids (ages 4 and 2) and I really loved this condo. We didn’t get to the condo until after 10pm and even in the dark we had an easy time finding it and getting into our unit. We really liked the decor, it felt homey and had a cute Hawaiian bungalow vibe. The condo had everything we needed. Space for all 4 of us to sleep and lots of kitchen essentials that made cooking meals easy. Though it’s small, we had plenty of space for our family. There is a full dining table and living room area. We loved the giant windows and doors facing the ocean, we watched the sunset and took naps listening to the ocean every day. We were so grateful for all of the extras in the unit. There was snorkeling equipment, bikes, floaties, boogie boards, chairs and coolers which made our beach trips so much fun. We also really enjoyed the pool just a few steps away. The building has a grill and a snack shack connected that serves coffee. It made this unit even more convenient. The pool area is fenced in with a lawn that was great for our kids to play in. It truly is magical with the ocean right outside your door, a beautiful beach steps away with amazing waves and a sunset view right out your back door. Mahalo Susan! 🌺🌞 We will definitely recommend this unit to our family and friends.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and location.
Loved this place and would be back again. Little mix up on check in but Susan was responsive and made it right. Can’t beat the price for oceanfront condo. If you hate the sound of the ocean crashing all night long you may not like.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sleeping to Ocean Waves
Cozy studio (about the size of a hotel room) with a kitchenette, in an older building right next to the water with a neat waterfront/beachfront restaurant attached. We loved falling asleep with the patio door open and hearing the ocean all night. We saw dolphins and humpbacks off the shore during the day. The pool was too cold for us to swim during our trip, but there were lots of residents and guests enjoying the pool area. Super convenient to be next to Magic Sands beach with some sandy seating areas and rocky shoreline. It was very fun watching people body surf and snorkel. It’s very popular and there was a ton of people on the beach and at the restaurants every day. We spent a lot of time going downtown and sightseeing. It was great to having parking spot, but we quickly learned driving downtown was slow going - was better to Uber and avoid the parking mess. A trip downtown was about $10-15 each way. Shopping/grocery was about 20-25 minutes away, so suggest buying basic supplies (K-Cups, creamer, food, bottled water, etc.) on your way in. Host was communicative and made sure we had all access info and checkout list for the unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul E., Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
Property was as described! Lots of little extras which was greatly appreciated! Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay
Seamless.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surrounded by ocean, pool, patio, beach, parks, food pa
We arrived late due to flight delays and were so grateful to have a luxury King bed and even emergency breakfast items for the morning. When the sun rose and we saw that the ocean was just a football toss away, it took pur breath away. This place is the closest of any unit to the pool, grill, patio, and sunset pictures standing at the little nook over the ocean by the pool. All the communication prior to our trip was personable and helpful for planning. The adorable condo has special touches, such as an accent walll with stenciled palm fronds, wood lights with dimmers, tiki framed window/screen, and all the beach toys we could need.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Michelle S., Seattle

Disliked: Cleanliness
STRANDED
I was booked to stay at this property from 11/24/22 until 11/27/22. When we arrived and got to the entrance of the apartment, we attempted to use the code that was given to us multiple times and could not unlock the door. Then property was dark and while we were making our continued tries there was a frightening physical fight happening next door at Magic Sands beach. We did not feel safe at all. We then called and messaged the owner on the VRBO site and there was no reponse for an hour. We reached VRBO customer service and after also attempting to reach the owner, VRBO stated that they would reimburse us for a stay at a local hotel. I took us at least an hour to find a hotel, finally we did. Horrible stressful way to start our vacation. We never were able to get into the property and had to stay at an expensive hotel for three nights. The owner did reimburse us for our stay a few days later, with a short "Sorry" message. No explantation.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location, but expect to do chores
We enjoyed the location, beautiful view, easy keyless access to the beach, accessible parking, and jungle shower after the beach. We were able to see dolphins on our last day from the condo and sea turtles while snorkeling nearby. Unfortunately, we didn't fully enjoy our time here. In our excitement in booking this place we missed the bits that you pay for a cleaning fee, but you still need to clean up when you leave (pull the linens, sweep, take out trash, wipe tables). We booked the vrbo for the bikes and beach gear, but we didn't really enjoy all the fun stuff because we didn't want to spend time cleaning them on our last day. We thought we could manage with the AC being off until 9pm, but it would be nice to have bigger fans during the day. We wanted to love the place, but some other nuances such as no body soap when we arrived and bedside lights stopped working the 1st night by the bed, just made it a little more cumbersome. Doing chores was definitely not on the agenda for a Hawaiian vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Therese H., culver city, ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
The condo was in a perfect location. They only had one beach chair and the beach towels should be updated. Overall a nice property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay!
Great location and cute place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views and location
This is a great little spot. Wonderful views, and ocean sounds. Comfortable bed. Convenient location for a variety of experiences and activities on the Western/Kona side of the Big Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view at Kona Magic Sands
Great experience! The location is wonderful, it is very clean, and the bed is comfortable. The restaurant next door is delicious and closes early, so noise is not a concern. Watching the boogie boarders is really fun! AC is scheduled from 9pm-6am, in case that is important to you - we were fine with doors open until those hours!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022