You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Beach Villas at Kahalu‘u, Sunset/Ocean Views, Prime Snorkel/Surf Beach, Pool/Spa
Welcome to Surfing Turtle Kona where there are ocean and sunset views from every room. Amazing access to the best snorkeling and surfing reef in Kailua Kona, wake up and walk across to the beach. This large 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo has spectacular views and is in the perfect location to visit the beautiful Big Island, with a spacious great room, kitchen, laundry, a/c, private lanai overlooking the heated swimming pool, whirlpool spa and barbecue area and the ocean beyond. Come to Paradise!
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Kailua-Kona Beaches. An outdoor pool, 1 hot tub and laundry facilities are available. The condo offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
Amenities include laundry facilities
Just a 3-minute drive from Magic Sands Beach and 13 minutes from Kailua Pier
Beach Villas at Kahalu‘u, Sunset/Ocean Views, Prime Snorkel/Surf Beach, Pool/Spa offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. Beach Villas at Kahalu‘u, Sunset/Ocean Views, Prime Snorkel/Surf Beach, Pool/Spa also features barbecue grills and laundry facilities.
This Kailua-Kona condo is smoke free.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the condo: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Phone
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Double-glazed windows
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Property located in a resort
Recycling
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please start a small load of towels in the laundry machine.
Turn off the air conditioning and ceiling fans.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 TA-103-327-7440-01, GE-103-327-7440-02
Beach Villas at Kahalu‘u, Sunset/Ocean Views, Prime Snorkel/Surf Beach, Pool/Spa Reviews
Reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mindy S.
19 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
This rental was perfection. Wonderful condo. Perfectly outfitted. Due to a food allergy, I cooked most meals at the condo…so having a well stocked kitchen is key. There were also beach towels, a cooler, and other beach and snorkeling gear. Directly across from one of the best snorkeling spots on the Big Island. Our hosts were phenomenal communicators. We will absolutely return to this magical place.
Mindy S.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joanne D.
9 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Extraordinary!
Rachel and Jason have created a spectacular space with an exception view of one of the best snorkeling areas on the big island. The condo is in a quiet neighborhood, convenient distance to Kona or to 2 Step and easy to get the highway to Kīlauea. The condo is well equipped in the kitchen and also with things you might want for the beach. The bed was extremely comfortable. 5 Stars! Will be my choice of where to stay for my next trip to Kona.
Joanne D.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paul S., WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN
13 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Stay at Surfing Turtle Kona
Excellent condo on the top floor overlooking Kahalu'u beach. Condo has all the beach and snorkeling gear you need. Kitchen is well stocked with cooking essentials. Lanai is great for meals, sunsets, and relaxation. Wonderful pool and hot tub to enjoy after a long day exploring this amazing island. Hosts Rachel and Jason were very responsive to any questions or needs we had. A heads up for older folks like us, no elevator, just three flights of stairs. Stayed two weeks, very much enjoyed our stay here and would return.
Paul S.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Julie T., Bozeman
6 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Kahalu'u Paradise
This unit was well thought out, well equipped and the hosts were very easy to work with. We appreciated its proximity to Kahalu'u Bay and South Kona. The unit was nicely decorated and has a fantastic view to the bay. Our kids enjoyed the pool and the geckos that frequent the grounds. Many thanks to the hosts for sharing a dream spot with us!
Julie T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Miriam F.
27 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Excellent. Second time staying here and just as lovely as last year!
Miriam F.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kevin M.
12 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
Second time we’ve stayed at this property. We love the quieter end of Ali’i Drive. Located right across the street from excellent snorkeling at Kahalu’u Beach. Just a short drive up to Kailua-Kona shopping/restaurants, or south for shopping, dining, golf in Keauhou. And no review would be complete without mentioning the fact that Jason & Rachel are the best hosts ever!
Kevin & Mary M
Kevin M.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kamille O.
4 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Special
This unit is a slice of paradise on a slice of paradise. :) It was our first Vrbo experience, and it was one for the books! The property is sparkling clean, has ALL the amenities, is spacious, and is truly special. Staying at Rachel and Jason’s place was an asset to our trip. We appreciate the generosity.
Kamille O.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Debra M.
3 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great condo
100% as advertised. Clean, well maintained unit right across the street from terrific snorkling beach. Traffic is loud on Friday and Saturday nights and beach gardner starts the leaf blower at 7am every day however worth the tradeoff for location and quality of condo.
Debra M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amy N.
17 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Best for Snorkelers!
This place is perfect if you want to snorkel. The closest place to the best snorkel spot on the island. The condo was super comfortable and clean, great for two people. Hosts super responsive, even purchased a yoga mat for me when I asked if the unit had one. Mattress is quite hard, lots of steps (no elevator) and, as others have mentioned, a lot of road noise and leaf blowers every morning. Overall, wonderful stay.
Amy N.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dalaina B., Puyallup,Wa
30 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View
Great place to stay! Great view and convenient to downtown.
Dalaina B.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie L.
24 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
30th Wedding Anniversary Getaway
This unit is everything that was promised and more! Extremely well decorated and maintained and it is obvious that the owners stay here as well. Very well stocked kitchen and we cooked in every night and had dinner on the beautiful lanai as we watched the sun set in the beach across from us.
There is a busy and noisy road between the unit and the beach and it is very active around 7:00am, as other renters have mentioned, but we thought it was a small price to pay for such a great location. We traveled all over the island during our stay and this condo was very convenient. The second bathroom is a tremendous plus!
We did have an issue with the A/C unit when we checked in. Contacted the owners and they were all over the issue and got it fixed promptly. This is truly an owner managed property, like the original VRBO, and you can tell the difference!
Great snorkel spot right across the street that you can walk to and the owners have provided you with snorkel equipment, boogie boards, rash guards and a cooler. Just bring yourself! Loved every minute of our stay and would love to stay here again on our next visit😊
Julie L.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Miriam F.
18 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Trip to the Big Island
Wonderful place, one of the nicest we’ve ever rented. Great beach equipment provided, lovely views, convenient location to shops and sites and beaches. Also, everything in excellent working order. Highly recommend!
Miriam F.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
James J.
3 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
W O W !!! Literally a tropical paradise!!!
Hosts go above above and beyond to provide EVERYTHING we needed for a perfect vacation. From snorkel gear to beach chairs, umbrella, cooler and towels. Unit is immaculate and linens smell amazing! Kitchen furnished perfectly. Bed so comfy and view spectacular. Thank you for sharing this beautiful place with us!
James J.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sara M.
12 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Kona paradise!
Great location, fantastic accommodation & wonderful hosts! We could not ask for better & loved our stay here!
Sara M.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sue G.
21 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Can't wait to return!
If I were more selfish, I'd hesitate to say how lovely this home is because I wouldn't want it to be booked when we're ready for our next visit! But I can't say enough good things about this property and the wonderful hosts.
Everything was clean and comfortable, & the unit was well-stocked with beach supplies (chairs & towels) and kitchen equipment. The location is also great with an easy walk to the beach with nice snorkeling and nearby dining options.
The only thing negative I can think to say also a positive thing - a crew makes some noise with blowers around 7 am every day cleaning up the beach area across the street for a short time, so bring some earplugs if you're a light sleeper like I am. But that's a very small price to pay for a well-kept beach.
It was easy to reach the hosts when we had an issue resulting from some scheduled internet maintenance, and the problem was quickly resolved.
We very much enjoyed our visit and look forward to staying there in the future!
Sue G.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Caroline K.
9 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!!
Loved this place! The view of the beach and sunset from the living room, bedroom, and lanai were perfect. The unit was very clean and nicely decorated with quality linens. The king bed was also comfortable. The A/C worked very well. The building is in a great location just across the street from a beach with excellent snorkeling and a lifeguard. The pool was warm and well maintained with a view of the beach. The owners were very welcoming and communicated timely. With that said, we had no issues that needed to be addressed. As advertised, there is no elevator, but we got used to the stairs to the 3rd story. We definitely recommend staying here!
Caroline K.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Eileen D.
8 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
Honestly probably one of the best rentals and I’ve rented lots. They provide the extra amenities that I usually have to get to start a nice vacation. All the gear you need for beach and snorkel. Don’t need to worry about that. Quiet, clean and perfect location right across from Kahuluu Bay for great snorkeling. The 2 baths was just wonderful and we even received very nice welcoming gifts. Easy communication as well . We really enjoyed our stay. Mahalo !!
Eileen D.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Steven T.
15 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Surfing Turtle was a great property for our Kona vacation. Communication with the owners was prompt, condo was clean, had great beach gear and the home was stocked with everything you’d need in a rental. The welcome gift was great and snorkeling across the street was some of the best variety of fish we saw all week. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Steven T.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kay R.
31 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Love to snorkel - than this is the place for you. Right across the street form the best place to snorkel on the Big Island. Condo is very clean and very nicely decorated. The lanai is wonderful - with a great view of the water and the sounds of birds. Grocery store is minutes away and the barbecue is great if you like to cook. (I am so forunate my husband is a great cook!)
Kay R.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer V.
20 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Condo, Special Location
Kahalu’u Beach Park is one of the best places to snorkel on the Big Island and this wonderful condo is right across the street from the beach. The snorkeling is amazing! The ocean views from the lanai are beautiful. It is a bonus to be able to see the beach activity from the lanai to determine how busy the beach is.
Owners, Rachal and Jason, take great pride in their condo. It is lovely inside, beautifully updated, and full of amenities. With all the snorkeling we did, it was great to have two full bathrooms. The condo felt like home. I certainly didn’t want to leave.
Rachel and Jason are attentive owners and good communicators. They gave us some great suggestions for the activities that we were most interested in, nearby snorkeling and hiking.
It should be noted that there are two minor items to consider, stairs to the condo and street noise. The stairs were a plus for us, more exercise, but for some people the stairs may be a strain. Also, the condo is located on a fairly busy street that can be noisy. On the positive side, the street offers easy access to drive north or south without winding through a neighborhood or large resort.
Planning to rent this condo again next year!
Jennifer V.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rick G., SANTA FE NM USA
8 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Condo across beautiful beach with beautiful view and beautiful beach
Clean comfortable convenient. The owners accommodated our requests and even bought us food as we arrived late in Christmas day
Rick G.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen N.
4 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
A gem of a condo
We had a truly wonderful week-long getaway. The condo is exceptionally well appointed and maintained. The owners have set it up so that you feel you are visiting with friends, rather than in an anonymous rental space. There was a thoughtful welcoming gift, beautiful art on the walls, gear to use if you needed it, and a ready response to our one question. The best guidebook to the island tells you that there is road noise, but it is a small trade-off for a special location, in this case just across from a wonderful snorkeling beach. We loved being on the third floor for the view. People who have difficulty with stairs should note that there is no elevator. Again, a small trade-off for a week in paradise. We hope to return!
Kathleen N.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kevin M.
14 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Us
If we have a choice, we like being a little south of Kona, so that's where start our search. Well, our searching is over if "Surfing Turtle" is available! Just so quiet and conveniently located.
First of all the unit itself is wonderful. Clean, modern amenities, decorated beautifully, and a great view from the Lanai. We didn't utilize them, but the pool, hot tub, and grill areas were all well maintained and gave the place a great vibe!
Great snorkeling right across the street at Kahalu'u Beach Park (we'd go before breakfast, nobody is there yet!). If you like to kayak, it's only 20 minutes to beautiful Kealakakua Bay and dolphins.10 minutes from Keauhou Bay with charters available (our personal opinion is to do the amazing night Manta Ray Adventure, gentle giants swimming right past you!). Grocery store and Long's is very close at Keauhou Shopping Center. And you're only a few minutes from Kona for everything that's up there.
And finally, the owners are simply wonderful!
In a word. Paradise.
Mahalo
Mary & Kevin M
Kevin M.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Monica P.
10 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Surfing Turtle
Enjoyed spending time viewing sunsets and proximity to Kahulu’u Park For snorkeling. 3rd story condo with great amenities
Monica P.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer B.
2 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Cannot beat this spot!
Best location with world class snorkeling across the street! The patio view cannot be beat! Two showers, comfortable king bed and couch, well equipped kitchen, excellent AC, in-unit W/D makes for the perfect Kona/Kahaluu vacation! Will stay here every time we come to Kona!
Jennifer B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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