White Sands Village #201

We give it a 4.5 stars due to some minor things we\'ll list them at the end of this review. Great ocean view from the balcony, dining and living rooms. The balcony has a big dining table with chairs where you can sit, eat your dinner, and watch sunset daily! Condo is clean. Location and the private parking spot were great. Having AC was nice after we came back from a long day! It\'s close to downtown Kona where restaurants are located and Kahalu\'u beach where you can snorkel. The small White Sand Beach is right across the street which is very convenient if you just want to walk across and do some boogie boarding or body surfing before you head out for the day or after you come back from your outing. The farmers market and the Alii Garden Marketplace are very close by. We love the taco truck (Shaka Tacoz) at the Alii Garden Marketplace. Thanks for all the beach stuff that the previous guests left behind such as snorkels, boogie boards, noodles, beach chairs, fins, umbrella, cooler and wagon! If the snorkel gears don\'t fit you, you can get them at the ABC store in downtown Kona for every reasonable price. The in-unit washer and dryer were great! Thanks for leaving enough detergents for us to wash all the beach towels before we left :-). Here are a few things that prevented us from giving it 5 stars: The dishwasher, refrigerator and sliding doors need update. We already knew the street noise, but we didn’t expect to hear loud motorcycle noise in the morning and around sunset when we sat on the balcony to enjoy the sunset. The dead palm tree (now it’s one long stick) was right in the middle of our ocean view. I’m sure the city will eventually remove the stick or the owner can request the city to remove it. It’s not a big deal, but if you’re picky of your ocean view or sunset pictures, this dead palm tree would be in your pictures unless you photoshop it. We enjoyed the condo and would rent it again if we’re in Kona again.

It's easy access to the beach, we can enjoy nice view from the room and eat/drink at the balcony with sunset. Weekday night, there are too much noisy music on the street, but if you close the windows, no problems.

We rate it a 4+. Beautiful view, great location, clean condo complex. The only down side is the 5 homeless living 150’ away on the beach with their 4 dogs barking 24 hours a day.

White sands condo 201 did not disappoint. The view from the lanai was our favorite spot both morning and evening. Condo was well equipped with everything you needed including beach towels, chairs, cooler, umbrella and other beach items. All the basics to get started of dish soap, dishwasher tablets, paper towels, laundry pods and toilet paper and hand soap were available. There was a hair dryer but it was not listed. Extras for an extended stay were easy to get at the nearby grocery store. We would definitely stay here again. Lots of sunscreen and other kitchen items like tin foil left from other guests…just like we left for the text group. Only thing we found missing was no baking sheet but had plenty of pans and baking dishes to make it work.

The location is great and the condo very spacious. It badly needs ome updates--the 90s era dishwasher broke and we had to wash our dishes by hand at the last minute. But the managers were very patient in helping us navigate the Covid documentation which we appreciated.

In good location at ok price. Needs updated dishwasher, bathroom facilities and mattresses (on the hard side). Great view of ocean and very clean. We were very pleased about all the extras which included large ice chest, boogie boards, beach towels, beach chairs, shampoo, soap, sunscreen and bug spray. Magic Sands beach really has no beach (mainly rocks) but Kahalu'u beach is very close and Hapuna beach not far away. Would definitely stay there again.

The condo was exactly as shown. It is a little outdated but it is large, roomy, airy and the view was just gorgeous whether watching a quiet beach in the morning or watch a fabulous sunset every evening. The kitchen was well stocked and the bedroom set up guaranteed privacy. Parking was great with a large dedicated space and the condo had all the beach equipment you would want. The complex was quiet and private. Because the condo is at the front end, nobody walks by and we never heard other vacationers. The location was good as it is right across the street from one of the few nice public beaches in the area. There are also two restaurants right across the street to satisfy formal or informal dining. Downtown shopping area is only 2-3 miles away. The only downside to the location is that it is right above a rather busy and noisy road. If traffic noise and crowd noise bother you, you might want to think about it. When the sliding doors were closed, noise was minimal and it doesn’t start until 10am and is done shortly after dark. We enjoyed the beach noise and people watch from the balcony so this noise did not bother us. We were often gone during the day as well. We would rent again and felt it suited our needs perfectly.

As good as it gets

Right across the street from White Sands Beach, great pool and property amenities. All the restaurants and shopping you need within 3 miles. Property was clean and loved the huge balcony that overlooked the beach.

Beautiful well kept, clean condo with an amazing view of the beach from the entire lanai -- a wonderful place for meals and just relaxing to the sound of the waves. If it's a little too warm out, you can still hear the waves from the living room in the lovely AC. Beach chairs, kick boards, snorkel masks, and an umbrella are provided for use as well as all the supplies needed to clean up on the way out. The only minor draw back (and I do mean minor) is it is a very popular beach so it can get pretty loud during the day and some nights. This wasn't a problem for us but for someone looking for complete peace and quiet that may be a deal breaker. Otherwise it was the most incredible place I've ever stayed and I would absolutely stay here again in the future!!

Location was great! Clean and spacious unit with nice amenities. Parking was easy.

Amazing views, clean, well stocked kitchen and condo, very convenient location to beach, personal parking space, lots of activity and beach items to use including umbrellas, chairs, and boogie boards! We will definitely be recommending this to friends and will be staying here again!

Fantastic location -- loved being right across the street from Magic Sands Beach. And enjoyed access to the pool and tennis courts. Would stay here again

Had a magical time!

The location was the best in the complex with the beach and the sunset views unobstructed.

Parking was great. Some of the kitchen equipment was in need of rehab due to the age of the complex but other amenities were very nice.

Fantastic view of beach and ocean from second floor balcony. Very comfortable unit with good beds. The appliances and bathroom fixtures are old and need repair or replacement. Private parking is great.

Exactly what we were looking for!

Incredible location with beach and sunset view. Magic sands is a beautiful lively beach and only sandy beach in the area. Huge patio was great for enjoying the gorgeous Kailua-Kona weather ( best weather we’ve had on Big Island) and view. Complex had great activities such as pool, BBQ, pool table, etc. Hosts also provided everything needed for day at the beach for 4+ people. This was the perfect place for our family. Wish we were still there.

parking was a challenge when neighbors take up more space then they are allowed.

We love the location. Condo could use some updating/attention. Little things like no wine opener and two Coffee grinders, but neither worked. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.

Only place we saw with a beach just across the road. Alii drive was quite quiet so the road didnt detract from the beautiful location with great sunsets. Had to swim every day and most days had a turtle for company in the water. Big island is a superb place to visit. Only thing was two weeks went by too quick.

Response:
Aloha Julian, Thank you for taking the time to let everyone know how much you enjoyed your stay! We would love to have you back, please let us know if we can help you with a future booking. Mahalo, Eme Manley Abbey Vacation Rentals SunQuest Vacations General Manager

Only place we saw with a beach just across the road. Alii drive was quite quiet so the road didnt detract from the beautiful location with great sunsets. Had to swim every day and most days had a turtle for company in the water. Big island is a superb place to visit. Only thing was two weeks went by too quick.

Response:
Aloha Julian, Thank you for taking the time to let everyone know how much you enjoyed your stay! We would love to have you back, please let us know if we can help you with a future booking. Mahalo, Eme Manley Abbey Vacation Rentals SunQuest Vacations General Manager

This 2 bedroom condo was perfect for our week stay. It came with Fantastic views with a great location across from a great sandy beach. A short distance from a snorkeling beach. Close to most activities. The condo itself felt like home with ample space, a furnished kitchen, large living room and good bedroom. The showers were great. There was enough space in this condo for everyone to have his/her space. The balcony was huge, again with great views. We are very happy that we stayed here and would recommend this condo to others.

Response:
Aloha Todd, Thank you so much for letting everyone know how much you enjoyed your stay, we appreciate your feedback. Please let us know if we can assist you with a future booking, we would love to have you back. Mahalo, Eme Manley General Manager SunQuest Vacations Abbey Vacation Rentals