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Blue Wave was a lovely villa and the location was perfect. It is not necessary to have a car. We did well using the speedi shuttle and arranged tours that had nearby pick ups. Shops and restuarants were within easy walking distance.
I don't know if we were just unlucky but we had many issues whilst there, from the lights turning themselves off (when no-one touched anything) to the hot water not working, the dish washers packed up and the 2 hot tubs both stopped working part way through the holiday. DC (Deborah) was very helpful but not all issues were fixed. It would have been a nice gesture to have offered maid service whilst the dishwashers were not working (it wasn't) as one doesn't expect to have to do dishes when renting a high end villa. A user guide to lights, A/C etc. including a fuse panel location would have been helpful. I felt like aI spent a significant part of my holiday directing service men as to what was that day's problem.
It was a spectacular week celebrating Christmas with our family.
The villa was ideally located. The ocean setting couldn't have been better. The villa itself was clean and for the most part the kitchen was well appointed. The plastic glassware needs to be replaced, however, it was not in good condition, especially the wine glasses, and it was a pain to be constantly washing the glasses as they couldn't go in the dishwasher. The bedrooms were well done with nice towels and good linens. Although, I was told that we needed to bring our own toiletries, they were provided. The most disappointing feature of the villa was that the swimming pool was not heated. That would have made everything perfect.
Very quiet and relaxing.
Overall we found the condo to be quite luxurious and located very conveniently to the shops and restaurants. Although, the condo description indicated that a rental car wouldn't be needed we were very glad to have rented one as Jonathan suggested. The condo area was generally very quiet and backing onto the golf course added some addtional interest as we critiqued the golfers as they came by. Overall we enjoyed the experience very much. There were a couple of very minor things, however. The icemaker on the fridge didn't work and there was a slight bbq smoke smell in the condo after we or even our neighbours used their bbq. It raised the question of where does the bbq fan vent to.
A beautiful villa, The Blue Wave
The Blue Wave is a beautiful villa, a great villa.
The house, the rooms, with the individuel character, the great view, the sea, direct in front of the villa..... - this villa is realy a beautiful blue wave.
Great. Thanks a lot.
It was the best view and best located house around
The house was well maintained and fit our family well. The teenagers loved to catch up on the NHL on the big screen and the pool was the center point. Especially after a day of adventures. The cabana was the perfect spot to watch the waves and the sunset, and was big enough for all five of us to hang out and read. The automation on the lights and music was all always interesting. The kitchen was well stocked with good quality pans and utensils, but could use a few more things like a salad spinner, dish towels and dish clothes.
Thank you to Jet the owner for letting us borrow the boggie boards and we bought an extra one and left there for the next family.
It was a great place to hang out, the view and location was the best on the coast.
The internet was sporadic, as was cable and wii fi.
amazingly relaxing and fun!
The garden condo was wonderfully well-appointed and comfortable, with top of the line appliances and furniture. Our lanai was where we spent most of our time, though we were across the street from the pool and the beach. The resort had most of what we needed literally steps away. We enjoyed everything about it. To get to Kailua-Kona was about a 30 minute trip and that was not a problem at all. We explored almost all of the island - from the volcano to Hilo to the Falls to Kailua. The contrasting landscapes and the beauty were breathtaking. We were lucky to be able to snorkel with sea turtles, dolphins and even got to see whales on many occasions!
Lovely and relaxing
Our time in the oceanfront unit was excellent. The view was lovely and the unit was spacious, comfortable, and well-decorated.
Relaxing, beautiful, felt at home....
Wonderful villa.... great location and beautiful property. It was like being at home in an exotic environment and I would return!
The best family vacation week ever; a unanamous vote from all.
Last year we were on the Orchid property and have voted to return to Kolea next year. The house was incredible; we tried to find at least one fault and failed. The location ideal. We cannot wait to return.
An amazingly beautiful place!
This unit at Hali Kai was our home for 2 weeks and it was always a treat to come home to. We enjoyed everything it has to offer - the beautiful setting and ocean front! It was so peaceful and felt like we were in our own world. Loved the furnishings and comfort of the 2 bedrooms. Loved the lanai and enjoyed breakfast out there every morning! Will miss this special place we so enjoyed. Great location in the midst of all the activities. Was perfect for our family!
Very nice home, spacious, modern, private
This is a beautiful, very modern home with wonderful amenities (theatre room, large kitchen and eating area, comfortable bedrooms). The library and massage chair were very nice. The pool and spa privacy/view was appreciated. That being said, there are some suggestions for improvement. The spacious great room is nice, but the sofa is extremely unpractical for any more than two or three people. A large sectional would be better, as there is no room to gather and visit, other than the kitchen table. The room could easily handle an extra sofa or additional chairs. Also, an outdoor eating area would have been nice. Hawaii weather encourages outdoor activites, but there was no where to sit and eat outside. Extra lounge chaises outside would have been nice too, since there were only two and we had eight adults in our group. We also had some issues with all the computerized light switches and audio. An instructional page for these controls would have been very helpful.
The villa was outstanding
Our Family vacation on the Big Island at the Kolea #14 was wonderful. The Captain Zodiac Raft tour was a blast. Deep sea fishing with Bite me charters was great. The beach golf courses were outstanding. We all had a great time and hope to return back to Hawaii next year.
Wonderful experience
The Kolea Condos were perfect for our family. We had coffee and breakfast on our lanai every morning - the best way to start any day. Our sons were homesick for Hawaii when we left. It was amazing - already planning to go back.
Hali'i Kai - villa was beautiful
Had a great time, villa had a beautiful view of the ocean.