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The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona

Apartment with kitchen, near Kailua Pier

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 750221500000, GE-132-474-4704-03, TA-132-474-4704-01

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Historic Kailua Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. KBXtreme and Kona Community Aquatic Center are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Kona Farmers Market and Kona Inn Shopping Village. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Holua Racquet and Paddle or Holua Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Kona Brewing Company - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kailua Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 7 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪L & L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪808 Grindz Cafe - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Surf Hideaway is walking distance to everything Kona located?

Located in Historic Kailua Village, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of KBXtreme and Kailua Pier. St. Michael The Archangel Church and Kona Farmers Market are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Juliandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location , quiet, private with parking. Bed & pillows need an upgrade and no A/C which was fine for us but might not be for others. Shower clean and good hot water and pressure. Fridge was helpful. Good pricing too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne M.

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

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.
Entry
Refrigerator, suitcase area
Comfortable bed
Clean bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy B., Ladysmith, BC, Canada

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucia Z.

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Surf Hideaway was perfect for our needs. We really enjoyed our morning chat with Mark.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

BarBee D.

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

Awesome

Perfect place for our couple of days in Kona.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely little place for my first night in Hawaii. Perfect for access to walk around Kailua Kona reaching the airport by vehicle. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

B B.

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

Close to airport

Thank you. Nice to stay close to KOA airport. Little studio was equipped with everything we needed. Friendly owners.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

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

Super nice

Couldn’t ask for anything more. Penny and Marc are both really kind and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

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

Perfect overnight stay

I booked this property close to the airport as.I was arriving on a late night flight. As it turned out our flight took on a extra 2 hour delay. Marc was very flexible in my arrival time and responded quickly to my messages. The suite was perfect and such a cozy place to land affer a very long day. Easy to find and in a lovely neighbourhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola S.

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

Aloha Pono pono

My flight was delayed so I arrived a day later than planned. After 28 hours travelling I was exhausted, jet lagged and in need of a comforting place to be. I was met with such a warm welcome and a beautiful place to stay. Couldn't believe how close I was to everything. Herbivores (Im vegan) was close by and somewhere I visited frequently. Safeway is a short walk away. I was travelling alone and felt so safe here. Would be back in a heart beat 💕💕
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Laura W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

8/10 Good

Edward O.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

rob b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very surfy! Just enough of everything we needed for a good night's sleep. Mark was around much of the time. He allowed us a late checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

6/10 Okay

David

Room was clean but could use a few more amenities like at least a small TV and window AC unit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke H.

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Aedyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Good. Could be better

Good. wish it had a tv and AC but good location and clean property
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen A

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

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