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The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona

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Miscellaneous
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Kamakahonu Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Kailua Pier
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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Aerial view

Experience historic charm near Kailua Pier

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (192)
The price is AU$477
for 1 apartment
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Experience historic charm near Kailua Pier

About the area

Kailua-Kona

With a stay at this apartment in Kailua-Kona (Historic Kailua Village), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Kailua Pier and 9 minutes from Magic Sands Beach. .This apartment is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Kona Farmers Market and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Kona Inn Shopping Village.
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What's nearby

  • Kona Brewing Company - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kailua Pier - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 9 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scandinavian Shave Ice - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪L & L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona

The Surf Hideaway is located in the heart of Kona Hawaii. This is not a fancy condo what you will get is a clean room and bath and the experience of living like a local in Hawaii we live on this site. We offer everything from mask, snorkels and fins there are also beach chairs, boogie boards for your day at the beach. Most guest use the Surf Hideaway as there first and last night on the island because of our location and price. We also love helping our guests with our local knowledge
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a living plant wall and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Marc Christopher

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Living plant wall

Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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
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 750221500000, GE-132-474-4704-03, TA-132-474-4704-01

The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Benny T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place to stay!!

Met the owners super nice people! Certainly will book again to Surf Hideaway on our next visit to Kona! Thank you for keeping the room clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Vicki G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Basic, Clean, Simple, Adequate

The property is clean and as advertised. The neighborhood is not attractive. The bed is hard. The refrigerator and kitchen was great! The walk to the harbor is as described. The owners live in the house behind the rental. There is an upstairs rental. I can see how this place gets complaints of being noisy, but for our stay all was quiet. It was commensurate with the rate, let's face it Kona is expensive!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

A really nice stay!

The appartment is small but very cozy. It was clean and equipped with the necessary utensils. Really close to the ocean and the center of Kailua-Kona. We also enjoyed sitting by the table outside while having breakfast or in the evening. Marc is a really friendly host and everything went well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Laura W.

Excellent location in Kona Town

Nestled in the hillside, a few blocks from Ali'i Dr, the Surf Hideaway is a good base from which to explore the area. The owners are super friendly and offer all sorts of water sports equipment to their guests. But if you're looking for luxurious lodging, this place would probably miss the mark for you. The bed could use replacing, but the linens were fresh & clean. The door does have a functioning lock so the review stating otherwise is no longer accurate. There was no AC, but I wasn't expecting that given this is Hawaii and cooling tropical breezes prevail. The kitchen was well equipped however, you might find a creepy crawler but, again, this is a tropical island where such things are not uncommon. Personally I prefer a place where toxic pesticides are not overly used. Just make sure to wash dishes prior to use and don't leave open containers of food out (there's a good sized refrigerator to store everything). All in all, it was a good stay but maybe best suited for younger people working with a tight budget, or older folks looking for an adventure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick stay overnight

Just a quick stay after a very long flight
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carli H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inna G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Taste of Hawaiian style

Super friendly, makes you feel home. Great location, walking distance to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Town & Country

Super clean, close to stores, a country atmosphere in town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly as stated....

Owners were welcoming and allowed us to drop a few things off before actual check in time. We only stayed one night. Will stay there again next time we visit Big Island. Great location and
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Right on the Money

Just what we needed. Perfect price to allow you to splurge on experiences! Bonus, There is a Walmart just down the street for all your needs.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient Beach Bungalow

This was a perfect place to crash when we arrived before we set off for the east side of the island. Comfy bed and super close to the airport and town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

D Craig W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overnight

I was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is likely the best bang-for-buck in all of Kona! The apartment is clean, comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked with essentials. Awesome spot, host is super accommodating, would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Bed was very uncomfortable, no air-conditioning. Didn't sleep well. Ants and roaches. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marc the owner could not have been nicer. Very accessible and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute!

Was only here for 2 days but the location is amazing. Property is great and owners kind
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Local Style

If you know Kona, it is definately local style (a good thing). It is great for 1 or 2 guest who want to do their thing in the village. Walking distance to all thats needed for those who want to stay young with the 10,000 steps per day. Not so much for the elderly who need to drive everywhere. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eddie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Host makes it comfortably and easy to stay. Super close to everything in town. I enjoyed the amenities the communal areas were cool. I was going to stay until the next day but my flight got bumped up earlier so left the same night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

B B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to airport

Thank you. Nice to stay close to KOA airport. Little studio was equipped with everything we needed. Friendly owners.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home

Nice home away from home to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lani

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We met the Host Marc who is a very welcoming and accommodating. The surf hideaway is a super cute spot. We had everything we needed and more. You are literally 5 minute’s drive from everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wil S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice plac

Very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024