Mauna Lani Terrace
The furthest north ocean front units are at the Mauna Lani Terrace, 68-1399 MAUNA LANI, Kamuela, HI 96743, but the last sale was in 2009.
Halii Kai
There are some ocean front unit at Halii Kai, 69-1033 NAWAHINE PL., Waikoloa, HI 96738, in the Waikoloa Beach resort, but the last sale was in 2014.
Hale Kona Kai
Hale Kona Kai on the south side of the Royal Kona Resort, 75-5870 KAHAKAI RD., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. All units are ocean front.
Kona Reef
Kona Reef, 75-5888 ALII DR., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Only buildings A & D out of buildings A through F are ocean front.
Kona Luana
Kona Luana, 75-5958 ALII DR., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. This is a small, private ocean front condo complex. The last sale was in 2008.
The Sea Village
The Sea Village is a popular condominium complex located about one mile south of the Kailua pier. Built in 1974, the complex has 132 one and two bedroom units in five buildings. Ample parking is available around the complex. Most units are individually owned but Vacation Internationale owns about 50 units. About 140 of the units are active vacation rentals with only a few owners not renting or living in their unit full-time. The one bedroom units are approximately 700 sq ft and two bedroom units average 967 sq ft.
Basic services such as water, sewer, garbage, cable TV and wi-fi are included in the monthly AOAO fees. Owners have their own HECO accounts for electricity. Other amenities include the pool and hot tub, a garden area with gas BBQ grills and picnic tables.
The Sea Village has a proactive AOAO board and a fully funded reserve account. The Village has solar PV adequate to supply virtually all of the electricity use for the common areas, pool and hot tub. An on-site manager and full-time assistant plus part-time office manager take excellent care of the property and perform routine maintenance tasks.
Alii Villas
Alii Villas, 75-6002 ALII DR., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Out of nine buildings, two are on the ocean, but only some of the units towards the ocean front ends are truly ocean front.
Kona Makai
Kona Makai. 75-6026 ALII DR., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Only three units at the ends of buildings 1 & 6, each, are truly ocean front.
The Royal Sea Cliff Club
The Royal Sea Cliff Club, 75-6040 ALII DR, #209 Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. There are some ocean front villas but the last time one sold was in 2017.
Casa De Emdeko
Casa De Emdeko Condominiums are very popular with vacationers traveling to Kona. Located about two miles south of the Kailua pier on the makai (ocean) side of Alii Drive. Alii Drive is a 5 mile stretch of mostly condominium complexes and some ocean front homes between Kailua-Kona and Keauhou-Kona. Both Kailua and Keauhou have shopping centers and 8-plex theaters. Kailua has several different big box and home improvement warehouses including Costco, Kmart, Walmart, Target, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Macy’s, Office Max and the largest Safeway grocery store in the state. Kailua also has KTA and SackNsave grocery stores plus Long’s Drugs. Keauhou has a KTA and a Long’s. All the shopping centers have numerous shops and restaurants. Kailua has the famous ocean front Boardwalk with more shops and restaurants. Between the Boardwalk and Kailua Pier are numerous other shops and restaurants on both sides of Alii Drive. The Pier is home to the world famous Hawaii International Billfish Tournament ( http://hibtfishing.com/ ) and the starting point for the one and only World Ironman Triathlon ( http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ironman/world-championship.aspx#/axzz4wHhUpANO ).
Casa De Emdeko was built in 1970, has gone through several upgrades since then as well as having been meticulously maintained by the associations maintenance crew over the years. There is a nice water feature running from just below the lobby to the upper pool (not shown). There is another swimming pool on the ocean and a man-made sandy beach for you sun worshipers. Large covered entertainment pavilion with cooking facilities available for large parties by reservation. Of course you can sit in the shade there any time without a reservation. There are 3 barbeques just outside the pavilion on a concrete picnic area between it and the man-made beach. Up front is a large, open lobby area and under the lobby is a large room with coin operated washers and dryers (although most units have washers and dryers in them). There is also an area for washing cars.
Monthly Association Of Apartment Owners (AOAO) maintenance fee includes: electricity for the air conditioning condenser units on the roof, basic cable, quarterly pest control, trash pickup, hot water (considerable savings on your electric bill), sewer, water, on site property manager, roaming security, maintenance for the two pools, beach area, BBQ area, cabana, lobby, stairs, elevators and parking lots. The lush tropical landscaping and the entire complex is well maintained by the association and there is an on-site manager for your convenience.
There are only three ocean front units at the ends of each of the two ocean front buildings. Last sale of an ocean front unit was in 2017.
Kona Isle
Kona Isle is an ocean front condominium complex popular with vacation renters. Located about two miles south of the Kailua pier on the makai (ocean)side of Alii Drive. Alii Drive runs for 5 miles between Kailua-Kona and Keauhou-Kona. Both Kailua and Keauhou have shopping centers and 8-plex theaters, grocery stores, shops & restaurants. Kailua has several different big box and home improvement warehouses including Macy’s, Costco, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Target, K-Mart & Office Max. The Crossroads Center is home to the largest Safeway grocery store in the state.
Kona Isle was built in 1973 and has been meticulously maintained ever since. Best known for its lush tropical landscaping and large manmade beach with picnic tables and barbeques. Large pool with bathrooms & showers front the lush lawn between the pool & the ocean. Next door is the famous “Secret Pool” on the ocean (shown in the photo of Kona By The Sea which is next door). Ample parking is available in front of the complex. All 75 units are individually owned. Rentals must be for 5 days or more; which is perfect for vacation rental. I rented unit D-1 for six months in 1989 while I was building my house up mauka and I loved it.
Monthly Association Of Apartment Owners (AOAO) maintenance fee includes water, sewer, trash pick-up, basic cable, maintenance of the grounds & pool area insurance for the common areas and apartment for the resident manager.
The lush tropical landscaping and the entire complex is well maintained by the association and there is an on-site manager for your convenience.
Ali’i Lani
Alii Lani is a popular condominium complex located about two miles south of the Kailua pier on the mauka (mountain) side of Alii Drive. Alii Drive is a 5 mile stretch of mostly condominium complexes and some ocean front homes between Kailua-Kona and Keauhou-Kona. Both Kailua and Keauhou have shopping centers and 8-plex theaters. Kailua has several different big box and home improvement warehouses including Costco.
Alii Lani was built in two phases by Stanford Carr Development. Phase 1 was built in 1996 and phase 2 was completed in 2000. Phase 1 and 2 have separate pool and recreation areas. Phase 2 pool has an additional kiddie pond. The complex has 367 unit in 43 buildings. There are 260 bd/2ba units ranging from 723sq.ft. to 787sq.ft and one 996sq.ft. 2bd/2ba unit and one 1,620sq.ft. unit. There are also four 687sq.ft. 2bd/1ba unit and two 729sq.ft. 2bd/1ba unit. There are 95 3bd/2ba units ranging from 897sq.ft. to 976sq.ft. Ample parking is available around the complex. All the units are individually owned with approximately 28% being owner occupants. There is a 30 day minimum rental period which mean you can rent to one family for 30 days or more or one family per month for 1 to 29 days. The complex is in high demand by long term renters. Alii Lani is a cat friendly complex allowing one cat and/or one bird.
Monthly Association Of Apartment Owners (AOAO) maintenance fee includes water, sewer, trash pick-up, maintenance of two pools and two BBQ areas, exterior insurance, landscape upkeep, annual interior inspection with fire/smoke alarm batteries replacement, exterior pests control, maintenance of two parking stalls.
The lush tropical landscaping and the entire complex is well maintained by the association and there is an on-site manager for your convenience.
Kona By the Sea
Kona By The Sea, 75-6106 ALII DR., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. There are two building, and all of the units are considered ocean front, but some of the units in the north building are back toward the parking lot and the views are limited. All the units in the north building face the ocean. The complex is run like a hotel and you must use on-site management to book vacation rentals.
Kona Rivera Villas
Kona Rivera Villas, 75-6124 ALII DR., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Only four of the units in the front building are truly ocean front; although some of the units in the back building have ocean views over the pool. Last sale of an ocean front unit was in 2017.
Hale Pohaku
Hale Pohaku, 76-6194 ALII DR., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Small six unit complex. Last sale was in 2013.
Hali Kai O’Kona
Hali Kai O’Kona, 76-6204 ALII DR., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Another small complex consisting of 8 units. Only unit 8 appears to not be ocean front.
Kona Nalu
Kona Nalu, 76-6212 ALII DR., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Fifteen unit complex, all of which appear to be ocean front.
Kona Bali Kai
Kona Bali Kai, 76-6246 ALII DR, #303 Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Complex of seven buildings, but only the three story building two is on the ocean front with 75 ocean front units.
Banyan Tree
Banyan Tree, 76-6268 ALII DRIVE, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Complex of twenty ocean front units
Kona Magic Sands
Kona Magic Sands, 77-6452 ALII DR., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Three story building with 37 ocean front units. Next door to Magic Sands Beach. Magics Beach Grill is part of the complex.
Kona Onenalo
Kona Onenalo, 77-6516 ALII DR, #10 Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Complex of only 12 ocean front units.
Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club
Keauhou Kona Surf & Racquet Club, 78-6800 ALII DR., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Large complex of 29 buildings. The first phase consists of mostly townhouse style units in 20 buildings, seven of which are ocean front. The second phase are apartment style units in nine two story buildings, five of which are ocean front.
Kanaloa At Kona
Kanaloa At Kona, 78-261 MANUKAI ST., Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Large complex consisting of 36 buildings, not including the office, former restaurant, parking structures and pool houses. Eleven of the buildings are truly ocean front, with an additional four buildings with nothing between them and the ocean but law or golf course. Complex has three pool area, one of which is for adults only. There are also two tennis courts.