Testimonials From Our Guests
Hawaii Heaven
This condo has it all! The ocean view from the lower lanai and upper lanai are wonderful. The perfect place to watch the sunset. The condo includes everything you need or might want. The owners are great to work with, very responsive and kind.
Diane H
(Stayed Feb 2024)
Diane H
(Stayed Feb 2024)
Best Recommendation
The best recommendation we can offer is that we have rented this condo 3 times over several years so far and look forward to returning as soon as we are able. It is always in excellent shape, and the owner was very responsive to the couple of minor problems that arose during our stays. The complex is conveniently located, well maintained, and friendly.
Bud & Sylvia
(Stayed Dec 2023)
Bud & Sylvia
(Stayed Dec 2023)
Great Location, property, and host
Wonderful location and view.
Property is great.
Communication with host was excellent.
All in all, great experience and would stay here again.
Denis C.
(Stayed Sept 2022)
Property is great.
Communication with host was excellent.
All in all, great experience and would stay here again.
Denis C.
(Stayed Sept 2022)
Wow great experience thank you!
Les, I really love your place thank you for your hospitality muchos Mahalos!!
Martin R.
(Stayed March 2022)
Martin R.
(Stayed March 2022)
Aloha!
This condo is everything you’ll need. It’s spacious, clean, and has a great location. Our month long getaway was the best and we can’t wait to get back. We had a few friends come and stay with us and it was so nice for everyone to have their own space. The kitchen was great for cooking big meals and was well equipped. The upper lani has the dreamiest sunsets (we were lucky to see dolphins and whales!)
The pool and hot tub were great options for when the surf was a bit big for swimming. It’s a great condo community with friendly people. It’s location is great to walk into town for farmers markets, shopping and dining. Communication with Les was super easy and quick responses. We will be back!!
Stacy
(Stayed Feb 2022)
The pool and hot tub were great options for when the surf was a bit big for swimming. It’s a great condo community with friendly people. It’s location is great to walk into town for farmers markets, shopping and dining. Communication with Les was super easy and quick responses. We will be back!!
Stacy
(Stayed Feb 2022)
GREAT LOCATION!
Beautiful Sunsets! Great central location to walk and explore beach-side restaurants, shops & farmer’s market in Kailua Kona. Host was communicative and helpful!
Sherrill M.
(Stayed Jan 2022)
Sherrill M.
(Stayed Jan 2022)
Great place and great host/manager
The place was as described and was on a end unit which is nice. The owners and property manager was always available and had great communication. I had some concerns but the owner stayed after us and the concerns were addressed. We are already trying to plan next to stay here again.
Pam J. Alaska
(Stayed March 2021)
Pam J. Alaska
(Stayed March 2021)
Home Sweet Cove
What a wonderful place to stay for an extended period of time. This condo, in Ali'i Cove, was perfect for our family of 4. It became our home away from home. The owner along with previous guests have supplied everything you need for a comfortable extended stay. From kitchenware to boogie boards, from beach towels to pool noodles, from a BBQ to beach chairs, from books to extra linens. The condo also includes a private garage! The location of the condo is excellent. We had views of famous Kona sunsets and could hear the sound of the ocean. During high surf, it would make loud crashing sounds and low surf conditions would turn it into a calming whisper. We slept with the sliding glass door open to hear it. The upper lanai features a beautiful view of the ocean and neighborhood beach below. Surfers and boogie boarders frequent it daily. The office in the condo was especially helpful as I was able to work remotely from Kona. There was reliable internet/wifi and a printer. Our family particularly enjoyed the Ali'i Cove pool. It was heated and clean. The spa was a good size. And if you have a toddler, there is even a toddler pool. And if you want to work out, there's a gym. Kona is not far from great snorkel spots (Kahalu'u, Two-Step) and a beautiful drive to other amazing beaches like Kapalua. It's within walking distance to good beachfront restaurants like Huggo's and Papa Kona. It close to brand new Safeway, plus Target, Costco, Macy's, etc. The only small drawbacks to note are that it's hard to feel the AC in the master bedroom and that mattress has seen better days. Also, Kona tap water is pretty poor so I would recommend buying bottled water for your stay. The owner was super responsive and helpful with recommendations as well. Bottom line is that we loved staying here and we can't wait to return!
Mahalo,
Joy
(Stayed Jan 2021)
Note from the owner: Thank you Joy for your wonderful comments about our condo. We will be on island soon and will check the Master Bed AC and mattress!
Mahalo,
Joy
(Stayed Jan 2021)
Note from the owner: Thank you Joy for your wonderful comments about our condo. We will be on island soon and will check the Master Bed AC and mattress!
First Rate Condo
This is the third year we have stayed in this condo. It is perfectly located to view sunsets, walk into town, and enjoy the area. The condo itself is well maintained, nicely furnished, and complete with all the extras necessary for a fine stay. The owners do all they can to make your stay enjoyable. We stay for almost three months and could not ask for a better home away from home. I would not hesitate to recommend this condo to anyone looking for the best accommodations in Kona.
Mahalo
Mike & Carol
(Stayed Jan-March 2020)
Mahalo
Mike & Carol
(Stayed Jan-March 2020)
Wonderful Relaxation
We stayed here and found it wonderful! The condo is spacious and nicely decorated. It is clean, comfortable and perfect for the sight and sounds of the ocean, which is why we are here! The pool is close and includes a hot tub and a small gym. This location is also perfect for strolling into town, snorkeling and playing at the local beaches or run/walking along the famous Alii Dr., site of the world famous Iron Man Triathlon.
We came here to relax, and that is exactly what we found. This location offered days of relaxation as we did not need to get into the car, as well as a great home base from which we could go site-seeing around the island.
Mahalo,
Celeste & Bob Hill(Stayed Oct 2019)
We came here to relax, and that is exactly what we found. This location offered days of relaxation as we did not need to get into the car, as well as a great home base from which we could go site-seeing around the island.
Mahalo,
Celeste & Bob Hill(Stayed Oct 2019)
Best In Alii Cove
We had an excellent time. Your home was everything that we had expected. The ocean view from both decks was outstanding. The property was clean and well stocked with dishes, towels, etc. We definitely would recommend and absolutely would rent your home in the future. In fact it is most likely the best unit in Alii Cove. You were very easy to contact and very professional. One of the best VRBO we have ever rented.
Sincerely Brian and Kathy
Sincerely Brian and Kathy
Best Rental
Your town house really fit our stay here. This is the best rental we have had in our 5 trips to the islands. This is only the second time here that we have not island hopped. . We had a great vacation in Kona and were very pleased with the location of your home - very nice to be able to walk downtown and to all the amenities. It was very spacious and the pool area was awesome. Very open and roomy with lots of dishes and cooking utensils and having our own BBQ a real plus. Filled tank up last week so you should have lots of propane. Upper and lower lanai great, size of lower one is great as well.
The first morning on the lanai, we saw dolphins jumping and a whale slapping his tail - we knew then that it would be a great trip. We would highly recommend your place as an excellent place to rent. Lots of room and good view of ocean. Garage also a great added bonus. People we met in complex were also friendly and willing to let us know of different places to see.
Mahalo,
Alda
The first morning on the lanai, we saw dolphins jumping and a whale slapping his tail - we knew then that it would be a great trip. We would highly recommend your place as an excellent place to rent. Lots of room and good view of ocean. Garage also a great added bonus. People we met in complex were also friendly and willing to let us know of different places to see.
Mahalo,
Alda
Greetings From Switzerland
We spent this october in Les' great condo in alii cove and had a wonderful time there. We came here for the ironman championship and found in Les' Condo a great place to be. It is located in a perfect distance from town just to go and get a coffee, go for a swim at the peer or just go for a little walk to the center. It is quiet at night, so that our athletes could rest and prepare themselves perfectly for the competition. the only noise you have is the start of the sprinkler plant at 4 am. We came with two little girls (ages 1 and 4) and also for them alii cove was great. The pool was a quiet place for them to bath and play and also the small beach just opposite is a lovely spot to go into water and not having "thousands" of people around you.
In the condo itself we found everything we needed. The kitchen is well equipped and on the veranda you can see amazing sunsets. all the rooms have fans - just in the big master bedroom it doesn't get "cool". We could recommend the condo to everyone who likes to have a nice quiet house just a few minutes walk from center. a great home base to discover big island and prepare yourself for the ironman for example.
Thank you very much and see you next time.
Send you many greetings from cold switzerland
nicole & co
In the condo itself we found everything we needed. The kitchen is well equipped and on the veranda you can see amazing sunsets. all the rooms have fans - just in the big master bedroom it doesn't get "cool". We could recommend the condo to everyone who likes to have a nice quiet house just a few minutes walk from center. a great home base to discover big island and prepare yourself for the ironman for example.
Thank you very much and see you next time.
Send you many greetings from cold switzerland
nicole & co
No Downside
There’s no downside to this place. It is a spacious, comfortable, well-kept home. It has a great view of the ocean and is located just a very short walk to Huggo's and other restaurants, and it’s a 15 drive to the Kona airport. The owner Les and the management company are commendable as well. They made it very easy to work with and put the icing on the cake as far as our stay goes. 5 stars and 2 thumbs up!
-DT
-DT
Perfect Location
Alii cove is perfect: location,environment,service,elegance
Our stay at Alii Cove was by far the best experience I have encountered and has also decided The Big Island as my favorite overall. It was our first time visiting there and the accommodations at Alii Cove made our trip so memorable. Everything and anything you could think of was provided in the townhouse and lacked nothing. The owner Les McClane went as far as promptly replacing the old pots for new ones. The location is perfect because it is just a nice walk into town and at the same time it is far away enough from the major crowd. The pool and hot tub was immensely enjoyed by all.
The only slight downside was our arrival in the dark and it took so long to locate the unit that it cost us an extra $15 on the cab fare. Perhaps a map and directions beforehand could have been communicated to us on where unit was located from entrances.
By Allen Family
Our stay at Alii Cove was by far the best experience I have encountered and has also decided The Big Island as my favorite overall. It was our first time visiting there and the accommodations at Alii Cove made our trip so memorable. Everything and anything you could think of was provided in the townhouse and lacked nothing. The owner Les McClane went as far as promptly replacing the old pots for new ones. The location is perfect because it is just a nice walk into town and at the same time it is far away enough from the major crowd. The pool and hot tub was immensely enjoyed by all.
The only slight downside was our arrival in the dark and it took so long to locate the unit that it cost us an extra $15 on the cab fare. Perhaps a map and directions beforehand could have been communicated to us on where unit was located from entrances.
By Allen Family
Hi Again Les
I just got back home from our stay at Alii Cove and wanted to tell you what a great time we had there and visiting the Kona coast. The home was actually closer to the shopping and restaurants than I thought...just a few minutes walk to Bongo Bens and Lava Java...we had an ocean side table at the Royal Kona one night for dinner and was very impressed with the hotel dining options and view from there. The smoothie place above Snorkel Bobs was a morning ritual. The home was equipped nicely with everything we needed and was very comfortable. A big surprise was snorkeling in front there at Honl 's Beach...there were hundreds of fish and when I turned my head a big adult turtle was hovering close by me ....My daughter got her wish filled on the Body Glove snorkel trip when the spinner dolphins surfaced around the bow of the boat and entertained us for several minutes up close. My golfing buddy and I did 18 holes at Makelea and Waikoloa Beach Course..both were a great time.
Again, mahalo for allowing us to stay in your fantastic home, I will surely recommend it to friends and co-workers.
Regards...Jeff
Again, mahalo for allowing us to stay in your fantastic home, I will surely recommend it to friends and co-workers.
Regards...Jeff
30 Days of Luxury
Everything was like new and very high quality. Two lanais with active, white water views and the sound of the surf. We seldom took the car out of the garage. An easy walk to town, restaurants and farmers market. Loved every moment and plan to return. Danica and Brit in the Elite office were super and the move in went well. We vacation in Kona every year and this was the best.
By Kona Regulars from Seattle
By Kona Regulars from Seattle
Best of the Best
Aloha Les!
Just a short note to let you know how much we enjoyed renting your Alii Cove townhome, Y-4. Having stayed in several other nice places nearby, yours is, without a doubt, the best of the best! We couldn't have asked for a more comfortable and relaxing place to stay; and "stay" we did! Although we enjoy doing so many different things during our yearly visits to the Big Island, on many days this year we were most content to just spend the day "at home"! We spent hours on the lanais watching surfers, paragliders, and occasionally humpback whales and spinner dolphins (glad we brought binoculars!). The layout of your condo was perfect, especially when we had parents and kids staying with us; nice areas to spend together, yet plenty of privacy.
The Alii Cove complex and its location is perfect as well; in fact, two other couples whom we met several years ago at a nearby complex are migrating to Alii Cove next year. The pool and hot tub area is very nice and the gym and BBQ area are fine too, although with the BBQ at your townhome, there was no need to grill elsewhere. We enjoyed walking through town each morning out to the park and back, often stopping for breakfast at one of several places within a ten minute walk of Alii Cove. The farmer's market was convenient too; fresh papaya and pineapple every day!
Our favorite time of day was always sunset; we all gathered to toast the end of another day in paradise and to see the "green flash". The absolutely, positively best place to enjoy this wonder was on the lanai of your townhome. We are looking forward to our return and thank you so much for allowing us to enjoy this magnificent place!
Mahalo,
Tom & Holly Buskirk
Anchorage, Alaska
Just a short note to let you know how much we enjoyed renting your Alii Cove townhome, Y-4. Having stayed in several other nice places nearby, yours is, without a doubt, the best of the best! We couldn't have asked for a more comfortable and relaxing place to stay; and "stay" we did! Although we enjoy doing so many different things during our yearly visits to the Big Island, on many days this year we were most content to just spend the day "at home"! We spent hours on the lanais watching surfers, paragliders, and occasionally humpback whales and spinner dolphins (glad we brought binoculars!). The layout of your condo was perfect, especially when we had parents and kids staying with us; nice areas to spend together, yet plenty of privacy.
The Alii Cove complex and its location is perfect as well; in fact, two other couples whom we met several years ago at a nearby complex are migrating to Alii Cove next year. The pool and hot tub area is very nice and the gym and BBQ area are fine too, although with the BBQ at your townhome, there was no need to grill elsewhere. We enjoyed walking through town each morning out to the park and back, often stopping for breakfast at one of several places within a ten minute walk of Alii Cove. The farmer's market was convenient too; fresh papaya and pineapple every day!
Our favorite time of day was always sunset; we all gathered to toast the end of another day in paradise and to see the "green flash". The absolutely, positively best place to enjoy this wonder was on the lanai of your townhome. We are looking forward to our return and thank you so much for allowing us to enjoy this magnificent place!
Mahalo,
Tom & Holly Buskirk
Anchorage, Alaska
Exceeded Our Expectations
Aloha Les
We recently stayed at this beautiful Alii Cove townhouse. The accommodations far exceeded our expectations and included several very spacious, well decorated living areas. The kitchen was stocked with every utensil necessary plus some. The furniture was comfortable and very clean including the beds, couch, cushy recliners and lanai chairs. The large television was perfect for watching all those many, many important college and professional football games.... my husband's input. The swimming pool was clean and refreshing - plus a beach for seawater lovers is right across the street. The property felt secure and well maintained.
The location is close to the heart of downtown Kailua Kona and the movie theaters to the south. Our goal was to play as much golf as possible - there was easy access to all roads leading to courses.
We were joined by friends and felt the space to be very comfortable for 4 adults plus our all golf paraphernalia. We could have added a few more to mix and still had plenty of room.
I would not change a thing. We are planning our next visit today!
Lindi Quinn
We recently stayed at this beautiful Alii Cove townhouse. The accommodations far exceeded our expectations and included several very spacious, well decorated living areas. The kitchen was stocked with every utensil necessary plus some. The furniture was comfortable and very clean including the beds, couch, cushy recliners and lanai chairs. The large television was perfect for watching all those many, many important college and professional football games.... my husband's input. The swimming pool was clean and refreshing - plus a beach for seawater lovers is right across the street. The property felt secure and well maintained.
The location is close to the heart of downtown Kailua Kona and the movie theaters to the south. Our goal was to play as much golf as possible - there was easy access to all roads leading to courses.
We were joined by friends and felt the space to be very comfortable for 4 adults plus our all golf paraphernalia. We could have added a few more to mix and still had plenty of room.
I would not change a thing. We are planning our next visit today!
Lindi Quinn
Wonderful Stay
Les,
We really enjoyed our stay at Alii Cove. The townhome is beautiful, and contained everything we needed to have a fantastic time in Kona. Being conveniently close to everything in Kona was a plus, and we loved our sunset time on the lanai, with its beautiful view! We took full advantage of the pool and workout room, and appreciated having those amenities in the complex. All in all, it was a wonderful stay in a very beautiful and comfortable place!
Richard and Alison Lausten
We really enjoyed our stay at Alii Cove. The townhome is beautiful, and contained everything we needed to have a fantastic time in Kona. Being conveniently close to everything in Kona was a plus, and we loved our sunset time on the lanai, with its beautiful view! We took full advantage of the pool and workout room, and appreciated having those amenities in the complex. All in all, it was a wonderful stay in a very beautiful and comfortable place!
Richard and Alison Lausten