Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Historic Kailua Village apartment, you'll find KBXtreme and St. Michael The Archangel Church. Kona Farmers Market and Kona Inn Shopping Village are also within half a mile (1 km).
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 manager
Marc Christopher
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Budget friendly condo in the center of Kailua Kona
Budget friendly condo in the center of Kailua Kona
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
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
Pets
Pets are welcome
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number 750221500000, GE-132-474-4704-03, TA-132-474-4704-01
The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 66 reviews
10 - Excellent
51
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 66 reviews
8 - Good
11
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 66 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Wayne M.
Jul 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in town location
We needed a basic place to stay for our arrival in Kona before our stay further south was to begin. Easy to find. Clean, small kitchenette. Fan helped since no AC. Quiet location. Parking right outside the door. Rooster wakeup call. Owner very kind, and helpful and available if needed. Would definitely stay here again.
Wayne M.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
Jun 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Kona Stay
Great spot near downtown Kona
Michael S.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Juliandra D., United States
Jun 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This is a great location. Perfect for the day before or after a flight in/out of KOA. Bed was comfortable and room was clean. Thank you for allowing us to stay! Mahalo!
Juliandra D.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brooke H.
May 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and quiet neighborhood
Close to everything in Kailua and had everything I needed for a couple day stay. Nice to have carport parking to keep the sun off the car.
Brooke H.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Aedyn C.
May 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Good. Could be better
Good. wish it had a tv and AC but good location and clean property
Aedyn C.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Terry O.
May 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
kona getaway
We are locals from Hilo side. So happy to find this place on the Kona side. Fit right into our lifestyle.
Terry O.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Benny T.
Apr 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Benny T.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Vicki G.
Mar 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Vicki G.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lucia Z.
Mar 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Lucia Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Laura W.
Mar 14, 2025
Excellent location in Kona Town
Nestled in the hillside, a few blocks from Ali'i Dr, the Surf Hideaway is a good base from which to explore the area. The owners are super friendly and offer all sorts of water sports equipment to their guests. But if you're looking for luxurious lodging, this place would probably miss the mark for you. The bed could use replacing, but the linens were fresh & clean. The door does have a functioning lock so the review stating otherwise is no longer accurate. There was no AC, but I wasn't expecting that given this is Hawaii and cooling tropical breezes prevail. The kitchen was well equipped however, you might find a creepy crawler but, again, this is a tropical island where such things are not uncommon. Personally I prefer a place where toxic pesticides are not overly used. Just make sure to wash dishes prior to use and don't leave open containers of food out (there's a good sized refrigerator to store everything). All in all, it was a good stay but maybe best suited for younger people working with a tight budget, or older folks looking for an adventure.
Laura W.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Kathleen R.
Mar 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Quick stay overnight
Just a quick stay after a very long flight
Kathleen R.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carli H.
Mar 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Carli H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
James D.
Feb 25, 2025
James D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Inna G.
Feb 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Taste of Hawaiian style
Super friendly, makes you feel home. Great location, walking distance to everything.
Inna G.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Margaret A.
Feb 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Town & Country
Super clean, close to stores, a country atmosphere in town.
No lights for entry, people partying upstairs very loud all night. Just a crappy little make shift garage. Worst place I have ever rented. So glad only for one night. Door doesn't lock so stayed up all night.
Suzie
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Caryn W.
Jan 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Caryn W.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rose J.
Dec 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Right on the Money
Just what we needed. Perfect price to allow you to splurge on experiences! Bonus, There is a Walmart just down the street for all your needs.
Rose J.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jill Elizabeth K.
Dec 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
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.
Allan
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Hannah W.
Nov 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Hannah W.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Janet
Oct 28, 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Bed was very uncomfortable, no air-conditioning. Didn't sleep well. Ants and roaches. Clean and quiet.