400 sq ft condo in the heart of downtown Kona. Hawaiian decor & an eating lanai overlooks the pool. 1 queen bed, sleeps 2. Small complex on Alii Drive has pool, hot tub, cable & wifi in unit. A full sized refrigerator & kitchenette w/ microwave, coffee & basic utensils. Location a "10" just steps to ocean, eats, pubs, stores. FREE parking. Aloha! We are an approved Short Term Rental in downtown Kailua-Kona. We are 98 miles from the Volcano on the opposite side of the island with blue skies, ocean breezes, and beaches to explore. If you are looking for a clean contemporary 400 sq ft studio condo in the heart of downtown Kona where a single person can be alone but feel welcome or a couple may want to enjoy each other's company then this AirBnB Slice of Aloha is for you! Our location is a "10" and our price per night is lower than many of the local condos and hotels including the Marriott Courtyard, Sheraton, or Holiday Inn and in an even better prime location. The small condo is a very clean unit with a lot of aloha! The location in the heart of historic downtown Kailua-Kona & you can walk to everything! We are Non- smoking, pet-free, & CLEAN 400 sq ft studio condo. My condo sits off of Alii Drive between Lava Java and Kai Restaurant- again you can WALK TO EVERYTHING in downtown Kona. The property has a pool, jacuzzi, BBQ and beautiful grounds that represent the best of Hawaii with a small sunset beach across the street. Unit has a small kitchenette that includes a full sized new refrigerator, toaster, coffee maker, blender, rice maker and microwave and very basic eating utensils- plates, bowls, glasses, mugs, cutlery. ONLY 1 bed, Queen bed sleeps 2, NO sofa. Flat screen HD TV and Air Conditioning too! The small lanai that overlooks the pool and jacuzzi and is a lovely place for some Kona coffee or island drinks. Quiet unit on top 3rd floor/walk up, NO elevator. Internet available in the unit. On-site FREE parking available although space may be limited after 6 PM so grab your spot early- there is overflow parking available on Kuakini Highway and across the street at the credit union. Also there are several municipal lots within walking distance that are now "FREE". Public coin operated washer dryer on site $5 for a wash and dry. Restaurants, bars, and small sunset beach just within minutes from your doorstep along with the weekly Farmer's Market. No smoking condo complex is a unique property that really has "old Hawaii" flavor and it is in downtown Kona on Alii Drive. You are right in the downtown area and steps from beautiful water views, sunsets, and nightlife, but my unit is quiet and secluded from any noise. There are 100 individually owned units in the complex in (6) 3-story buildings. Guests, part & full time residents easily mingle in the common areas and many friendships are made. The best part of the property is its grounds- boasting of dozens of native plants and soon to be a very very small botanical garden. My unit is kept clean and updated. All furnishings are Hawaiian contemporary and have much aloha. I live onsite about 3 months a year and I have rented out my condo since 2004 and have enjoyed sharing Kona with many like minded travelers. My friend Carolyn cleans and manages my unit when I am offsite and the front desk staff will check you in, get you a key card, and a parking pass. You are in very good hands. At the start of your stay you will be provided with paper towels, a small dish soap, a cleaning sponge and dish towel, 2 rolls of toilet paper, shower soap, clean linens and towels. These amenities are NOT replenished during your stay and the guest will need to buy products beyond the supplied inventory. If 1-2 people staying 2-3 nights, the supply should be adequate. Condo is cleaned ONLY at departure. I bought the studio in 2004 when I was an Ironman athlete and trained 3 months out of the year on the Big Island; I raced several Ironman World Championships in Kona. I later became a USA team cyclist and today I ride for fun. Kona is my home away from home and is a pretty special place for me and it is fantastic to share a part of Hawaii with so many travelers. We provide a nice clean travel option to budget minded travelers. I hope to meet you through Airbnb if you choose my place but either way enjoy Kona and the Big I and its beaches, surf, (URL HIDDEN) is a spectacular island! With much Aloha, Nev Pool, Hot Tub, BBQs, Laundry with washer and dryer costs approximately $5.00 per wash/dry, Internet. Small beach across the street is owned by the complex (not very good for swimming due to reef but EXCELLENT for sunsets) Parking is FREE but can fill up by 6 PM with spots opening every 10-15 minutes up until about 10. FREE overflow parking is on Kuakini in front of the Islander and across the street in front of the credit union. Basketball courts towards the Food area have FREE parking after 6 PM. Guest is responsible for using any paid lots. Unfortunately I probably won't meet you in person and we probably won't be having intimate coffee talks but that doesn't mean I don't care....I care about your Hawaiian holiday as Hawaii is so special and we all get to share this lovely paradise and I want you to have a good time. With me we will just have communications mostly as I am traveling most of the time if I accept your booking but Ellen is my co-host and property manager and is on island all of the time to help with anything. Front desk check-in and check out and they are fantastic to my guests! People do meet and greet at the pool and in the lobby and its fun chatting it up with other guests and owners. If I am on island I will readily meet and greet you! Walking to everything in downtown Kona including coffee, markets, pubs, restaurants, shopping, day spas etc. The Islander has it's own small beach across the street but it is not a great swim beach at all, but you can view sunset and turtles with a keen eye. Best swim beach in walking distance (5 minutes) is at Kona Pier in front of the King Kam (Courtyard) hotel. Paddle board and water sports equipment rentals available there. I go there daily when on island for a refreshing dip. You can also swim the Ironman course from the Kona Pier and many like minded swimmers going out between 6AM and 8 AM. The neighborhood is VERY safe for Hawaii and everybody walks around and feels the aloha spirit in downtown Kona. You can walk to everything in downtown Kona from my place. There is a trolley, cabs, and bike rentals to help. A car is needed to explore the many wonders of the Big Island. Tours available to transport to volcano and other sites if needed. In Person Checkin 3 PM to 11 PM; if arriving after 11 PM message Host for arrangements. Free onsite limited parking. Free Wireless Internet which was upgraded, great for basic email and basic search but not for large file downloads, so if on business, do not expect the internet to be your business tool. Pool, Jacuzzi, and BBQ in complex No Parties No smoking ANYTHING No Pets 9 miles from KOA airport, $28 Speedi-shuttle 1 Way or around $38 Taxi Excess cleaning such as dishes left unwashed etc charged at $25/hour Hawaii GET and TAT Tax are 13.416% and included in the price. TAT: 10.25% GET: 4.5% OTAT: 3% TATID#W(PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN)