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Sunny Whale Studio a Deck & View, 1 mile from the beach in town yet tucked away

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Sunny Whale Studio a Deck & View, 1 mile from the beach in town yet tucked away

Our best ocean view and sunnyest unit...Discounts, peaceful hawaiian home with studios n hawaiian touch , very close to beaches, galleries, aloha live theater, many close to restarants, downtown & chocalate/coffee farms, 1 mile from one of the top beaches in Kona and 1.5 miles from the top surfers beach and snorkel beach . Up country where it’s less hot but still 70 plus degrees . Helpful hosts to share the amazing wonders of hawaii with you .

Property manager

John Betlach

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Ski lift privileges

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Property does not allow children
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 642 square feet
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

This property does not allow children

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and 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 TA-166-873-3440-01, GE-166-873-3440-01

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kailua Kona, Hawaii

What's nearby

  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 8 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Kona Country Club - 9 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 10 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 10 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Kailua Pier - 13 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Da Poke Shack - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tropics Tap House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sam Choy's Kai Lanai - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny Whale Studio a Deck & View, 1 mile from the beach in town yet tucked away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunny Whale Studio a Deck & View, 1 mile from the beach in town yet tucked away?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny Whale Studio a Deck & View, 1 mile from the beach in town yet tucked away?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunny Whale Studio a Deck & View, 1 mile from the beach in town yet tucked away located?

Located in Kahaluu-Keauhou, this apartment building is within 2 mi (3 km) of Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory, Donkey Mill Art Center, and Kona Le'a Plantation. Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden and Keauhou Shopping Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Sunny Whale Studio a Deck & View, 1 mile from the beach in town yet tucked away Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 7 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sheldon T.

Liked: Communication, location

Hello

It was very native, like camping outside. Only a bathroom and bedroom. Just as pictured. Very restrictive parking. A lot of glass missing in the windows beautiful location and views. Quiet neighborhood
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Georg W.

a property of a compulsive hoarder

I texted the owner beforehand, if it is possible to check in earlier to which he agreed on. So, my friends and I arrived and found the property in a condition that looked like the property of a compulsive hoarder. First, we went to talk to the owner, however were really turned off by the way everything looked. There were dozens of magazines stacked on a table, the "kitchen" was the opposite of clean and nobody would've cooked there. There were leftovers in the sink, the gas-stove was black and brown. A big room was stacked with cloths to the top and had a big brown stain on the floor. The owner meanwhile showed us our room, which was not what we expected aswell, because in the description it stated two bedrooms, however there was only one, which had a bed and a sofa that was made into a bed in it. He then showed us through our room where for instance the bathroom was in a bad condition. When he tried to close the shower-curtains, they just fell apart. Since there was another room empty, we wanted to check this one out aswell, figuring it might be in a better shape and bigger. There, it was pretty much the same e.g. we found white sheets with big brown stains on it. So the whole property really was not clean. Contrary to what we've been told there also was no refridgerator in this room, so the one in the front of the building would've been for us to use. When we opened it, it was dirty aswell and he wanted to clean it for us. We also wanted to see where we could wash our clothes. So the owner took us to the back of the building where he showed us a washing mashine that was old, rusty and brown. Even the owner, when he showed it to us, shrug his head back while opening the washing mashine and meant it may need some cleaning. Not only were the rooms dirty, the whole property was stacked with stuff one might find at a dump. For instance, under the steps to the rooms there was an old ice-vending machine and loads of more stuff that was covered behind a curtain. To all of this the owner meant it was "work in progress" and not intended for us to be seen. Thing is, when the whole property is under this condition, you cannot not see it. Besides that, we were promised a pool, a jacuzzi, etc. as showen in the pictures, but the back of the building where everything was supposed to be wasn't even able to be entered. In the pool there was even more trash! In the end, vrbo offered us to stay at a hotel and a refund that we didn't get until now.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Eva L.

Big Mistake on the Big Island - Mar 14-18 2018 - Avoid this Rental

We booked this property four days before our trip. Check-in time is 4pm. We called the owner and he said the room was not ready and to wait 3-4 hours; there was not much to do about it so we looked for a restaurant while waiting. We arrived at the property around 8pm and room was still not ready. During our walk-through with John the owner, we noticed that the bathroom lacked proper ventilation; plastic shower curtain was moldy and towels were rough, frayed and very worn out. Toaster oven was really dirty and so was the microwave oven. The refrigerator was disconnected and he said to only connect it if we were planning on using it because electricity is expensive. Couches were very dusty and had several stains. John tried to show us the TV but did not get it to work. Bed linens had stains and pillows were flat as a pancake and smelled stale. The ceiling fan was not operational and had a thick crust of dust. It was very hot and stuffy inside. John brought in a fan after another until one of them finally worked. To cool down the room he opened all curtains, windows and sliding doors, eliminating any modicum of privacy we could have. To increase the flow of air, John indicated that the screened double-door back entrance had to remain open. There were two large camping tents fully setup on the back yard; we did not ask if they were rented, but did not feel comfortable leaving the back door open without any secure locks. We didn’t expect a luxury experience, but we did not stay because the place was very dirty, lacked proper ventilation and had zero privacy. John tried to show us the “original” room we rented, which still was not the one in the pictures we saw when looking at the rental. This room was not clean nor well ventilated either; bath curtains were moldy with no screen on door nor window. John did not comply with the contract. We offered for him to keep the clean-up fee and to refund the rest to us; he said that he might refund the money if he managed to rent the place. Please note that the room had not been rented prior to our last minute inquiry. He tried to ascribe the situation to our inability to sustain “hardship” and that we would only be comfortable in an air-conditioned room. We lost 480 Dollars and ended up driving around in the middle of the night trying to find suitable overpriced lodgings. In contrast, our stay in Hilo Mar 19-22 at Property #990627 was incredibly pleasant in a clean well ventilated (not air-conditioned) room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
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8/10 Good

Bill S.

Wonderful ocean views, close to town, modest rooms.

Shared balcony and sitting area allows you to interact with other guests, if that is your thing. Amazing views of the ocean. Not a luxury house rental, a bit run down and in need of renovations, but clean enough and the property manager is friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Barry H.

Great location but not quite as advertised

Pros: Great location Awesome view Extremely friendly and helpful owner Cons: Not a 2BR place No privacy Beach towels were much softer than hand/shower towels
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Corinne B.

Awesome hosts with plenty of infos about the island

Enjoyed staying here very much, got loads of inside information about the island. The house is located in a quite neighbourhood with a few turkeys as well :-) Good place to explore the west coast of Big Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lars G.

Very nice!

Definitely not your average tourist hotel, which is a good thing in my book. Cozy rooms, a nice deck and good quiet location in a residential area. The owner was very helpful as well. Stay here if you enjoy being away from more touristy places and a little closer to Hawaii.