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The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona

Apartment with kitchen, near Kailua Pier

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Close to Kailua Pier, The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking and bicycling at this apartment. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

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

Property amenities

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
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • 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
  • Snorkeling 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Kona Inn Shopping Village - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kona Brewing Company - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kailua Pier - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪L & L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chubby's Diner - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona located?

Located in Historic Kailua Village, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of KBXtreme and Kailua Pier. St. Michael The Archangel Church and Kona Farmers Market are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 84 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Benny T.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Inna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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

Judy B., Ladysmith, BC, Canada

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

Great location

Great location, all the beach toys you will need and a friendly host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill Elizabeth K.

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

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

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

10/10 Excellent

Paulina S.

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

Great equipment for beach days!

Great location, comfy bed and so much snorkeling gear and other beach equipment - we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn R.

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

Cute!

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucia Z.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd B.

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

Lovely spot

Great spot in a handy location. Marc is a great host and the facility is very well equipped with beach stuff and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

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

Great Little Hideaway

Super location, super host. We had a great time! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caryn W.

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

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

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It’s a great location. You can pretty much walk to everything. The place was clean, the host was friendly and very helpful. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely little place for my first night in Hawaii. Perfect for access to walk around Kailua Kona reaching the airport by vehicle. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owners were so friendly and ensured we had everything we needed. The property had boogie boards, snorkel gear, and everything you need to enjoy the surrounding area. It was very clean, a prime location, and included everything we needed for an extended vacation such as cookware, towels, shower gear, etc. will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eddie M.

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

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

Scott S.

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

Great local spot

Clean and convenient location for what we wanted for a 2 day stay. Great amenities for cooking and laundry. Only downside was noise from upstairs unit...but that's a "your miles may vary" situation. Overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

George G.

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

convenient, clean, neat and comfy...

Marc and Penny were gracious, friendly, helpful and accommodating hosts. Their little Ohana was just right for the two of us during our brief stay in Kona. We look forward to another stay at the Surf Hideaway in coming months.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property manager was so kind! We needed to check in early and he accommodated us with no problem! The studio was clean and a very short drive from some great restaurants! We really appreciated the manager and the space!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph A.

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

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

Ann S.

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

Clean and Comfortable!

The Surf Hideaway met and exceeded all our expectations. Marc responded quickly to all messages. The property was clean and the gardens were pleasant. The bed was comfy. Nice neighborhood and easy walk to town. We would definitely stay here next time we visit Kona.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack R.

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

Stay at Marc's

Marc was an excellent host. He was attentive and helpful and made sure we were comfortable. He was also very knowledgable about the area and gave easy to follow instructions when we needed to know how to get somewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan-Tam N.

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

Great Stay and Centrally-Located

My partner and I had a great 3-night stay with Marc. The space is as described and check-in was easy. Marc was helpful in providing suggestions of activities as we had not fully fleshed out a plan. The location is great as it is walking distance to everything in town and provides a good home-base between different activities. We also appreciated that there were beach chairs and snorkel equipment that were available to us. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Vicki G.

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicola S.

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

Aloha Pono pono

My flight was delayed so I arrived a day later than planned. After 28 hours travelling I was exhausted, jet lagged and in need of a comforting place to be. I was met with such a warm welcome and a beautiful place to stay. Couldn't believe how close I was to everything. Herbivores (Im vegan) was close by and somewhere I visited frequently. Safeway is a short walk away. I was travelling alone and felt so safe here. Would be back in a heart beat 💕💕
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024