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Magic Steps away & the Ocean Sings a Lullaby In Front of Your Ocean Front Suite

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Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Apart-hotel

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Magic Steps away & the Ocean Sings a Lullaby In Front of Your Ocean Front Suite

THE CLOSEST OCEAN FRONT SUITE to MAGIC SANDS BEACH! This special space 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! The Ocean Front suite sits on a coral reef! Snorkel sets, boogie body boards, beach coolers and beach chairs are in your suite. Your own personal bicycles are provided too! All the gear that you need for your Big Island Adventure is in your Ocean Front Suite.

Your ground floor Ocean Front Suite has a full kitchen, bathroom with authentic Hawaiian shower, KING size bed in the bedroom, King size fold out "day bed" in the living area and a four person dining area! If you feel like eating out, the beautiful and delicious Magics Restaurant is right next door!! With the beach, restaurant, and smoothie cafe, you don't have to leave for anything. It's the Big Island! So great to explore the best part of Kona. If you want to venture out and see Volcano, Hilo, Green Sands, South Point etc. there is a free dedicated parking spot right in front of your Ocean Front Suite under a Plumeria Tree.

So what are you waiting for? Book the closest Ocean Front Suite 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 special puka lava stone!

Property manager

Susan Kay

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 400 square feet

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property Registration Number GE-017-499-5968-01, TA-017-499-5968-01

About the neighborhood

Map
Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Magic Sands Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Keauhou Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Kailua Pier - 9 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The Rocks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Laverne's Sports Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Da Poke Shack - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Magic Steps away & the Ocean Sings a Lullaby In Front of Your Ocean Front Suite have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Magic Steps away & the Ocean Sings a Lullaby In Front of Your Ocean Front Suite pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Magic Steps away & the Ocean Sings a Lullaby In Front of Your Ocean Front Suite?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magic Steps away & the Ocean Sings a Lullaby In Front of Your Ocean Front Suite?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Magic Steps away & the Ocean Sings a Lullaby In Front of Your Ocean Front Suite located?

Located in Kahaluu-Keauhou, this apartment building is steps from Magic Sands Beach and Kailua-Kona Beaches. Kahalu'u Beach Park and Keauhou Shopping Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Magic Steps away & the Ocean Sings a Lullaby In Front of Your Ocean Front Suite 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

10/10 Excellent

Andria P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiana N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Enjoyed the Magic

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul E., Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Dan and Jill P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magic Sands, Kona, Hawaii

We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 23 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Sara A., Rice, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Beautiful and convenient location with very nice beaches on either side. My kids loved the ocean side pool. Was a good size for me and my three kids.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yasmina p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magic Sands

Enjoyed our stay at Magic Sands. Susan is very responsive and had helpful suggestions for activities during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Condo to Explore Hawaii From!

We had an amazing stay! It was lovely to be able to see the ocean every morning and hear it all night! The location is perfect, close to all the action in Kona! We enjoyed all the amenities the condo offered as well; bikes, snorkeling gear, and a beach shower were all handy to have!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Lynda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Therese H., culver city, ca

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Good stay

Seamless.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

James I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

4/10 Poor

margie w.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Remodel

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

2/10 Terrible

Yulia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

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

keemahtron i.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

DENNIS R.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

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

Michelle B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

2/10 Terrible

Lindsey M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Devyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie R.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

6/10 Okay

Erika H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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