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The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona

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Terrace/patio
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Place, Kailua Pier
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kailua-Kona Wharf
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kamakahonu Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About this property

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
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from KBXtreme. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the apartment.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a refrigerator
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a living plant wall
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Kailua Pier and 9 minutes from Magic Sands Beach
As a guest of this apartment, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Kailua-Kona apartment is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • 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
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • 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
  • Snorkelling 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

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 are welcome
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 110 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Forrest

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Thanks Marc
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean rooms, helpful and friendly owners. Highly recommended for anyone needing a short term stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was very comfortable, the shops and the beach are close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Simple clean room, excellent spot to land on our first night since we arrived pretty late.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay! So convenient to everything and had everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've stayed at Marc's ohana in the past and liked it then. It was great to stay there this time, as well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place! Perfect location and clean! Host was very welcoming! Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful room, everything I need was provided
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Edward O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Close to shopping and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Check in was simple and the location is great! Neighborhood is quiet and safe and being off of the roadway made the stay even more comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Leah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay, as described, a clean bed and bath, nothing fancy but a good safe place to sleep. Location is a easy to walk down to shops, restaurants and beach area or tide pools.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The amenities were very good, all the snorkeling equipment, and even beach towels. Host was friendly but not intrusive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the vibe and location! Very clean and cozy with everything you need. Thank you for a lovely stay Marc and Penny!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Me and my daughter had a great stay at Kona. The room has everything described. It is clean and cosy. The arrival was super easy. There was plenty of space for parking. For the price, I highly recommend the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Kona Stay

Great spot near downtown Kona
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, safe, inviting property, off street parking, and excellent hosts! Walking distance to everything: a really great spot! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen R.

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

Quick stay overnight

Just a quick stay after a very long flight
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen A

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Mahalo for making us feel so welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025