Mahalo for a wonderful stay at Mauna Loa Shores! Beautifully decorated and maintained property with a great view and great location. Snorkeled with honu right out back and saw the volcano from the balcony out front! My only suggestions for management: screen doors for the front and porch, fix the slow-to-drain bathtub (we bought a plunger and gave it a shot to no avail), spend a bit more to decorate the second bedroom. A big mahalo again!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this condo. The inside of the unit was clean, comfortably furnished, with additional amenities (beach towels, boogie boards, coolers, fully equipped kitchen, TV, internet), and a fabulous view of the lagoons and ocean. The pool had an ongoing algae problem and was only intermittently open, so don't count on it... but never mind, Keaukaha has lots of beach parks for swimming and snorkeling. Condo neighbors and manager were friendly and the condo is convenient to restaurants, stores, etc... If you want to wake up and swim with turtles every day, and relax on the lanai with a drink and a gorgeous view at sunset, this is the place for you.
We really enjoyed the view. Really liked the thoughtful amenities. The condo was nicely appointed. A little challenge to find the rental office to get keys. Overall, a very enjoyable experience visitng Hilo for the first time.
Great view of the ocean, and proximity to swimming & snorkeling.The condo is nicely appointed, and well stocked with everything you need, including the kitchen.On the negative side, the pool was closed during most of our visit due to deck maintenance, but didn't need to be. Their work didn't affect the pool itself, and often they were absent for long periods.There was no evidence of a property manager around to help, or answer questions.HHRV personnel were responsive when contacted . . . thank you!
It was a great condo, clean, convenient with a wondful view! Saw lots of whales and swam with the turtles. Hope to come back. Thanks
There were only two things that could have been better: a) a new toilet that flushes properly and b) the addition of a dishwasher. Other than that the condo is great!
We had printed the pictures off the internet and had them on our refrigerator door for six months in anticipation of our stay. We were actually concerned that we would be disappointed. But, just the opposite! What a great condo, and situated in a fantastic location. The ocean and lagoon view are incredible. All the parks nearby make it a wonderland for adventures without ever getting in your car. The island decor is perfect and comfortable. The owners have thought of everything to make your stay convenient and rewarding...even boogie boards!
We have stayed at Mauna Loa shores several times, in different units. Unit 506 is the best so far - wonderful kitchen facilities, view and amenities provided by the owners including beach chairs.We will definitely stay at this unit again!
This was our 2nd stay at Mauna Loa Shores, so we decided to try another unit and like the 1st stay, we had another memorable stay. Our daughters even got to swim w/a turtle that frequents Carlsmith Beach. The only thing we missed from the other unit was a screen door for the lanai. It helps w/the cross ventilation while not having to get bitten by mosquitos. Other than that, it was very enjoyable. So much that we extended our stay one more day. Su was professional as always w/our reservations.
No airconditioning which can be a little tough when its hot and humid but a great place in Hilo.
The building is old and dingy, but this is fairly common for most rentals in Hilo, even the big hotels. The location is very nice. Just next door to the Carlsmith park. Great view from the lanai. This unit (#506) itself is nicely furnished. Very modern kitchen and appliances, and the furniture are comfy. Now for the negative parts: (1) there is no dishwasher. If you're used to having a dishwasher, it's a total drag having to wash dishes by hand on your vacation. The kitchen is newly renovated with granite countertop and stainless steel appliances. Not sure why the owner chose to forego a dishwash. (2) there's no screen door to the big sliding door to the lanai. So in order to avoid bugs, which there are plenty in a wet place like Hilo, you have to keep the sliding door closed. Combining with the fact that there's no AC in this unit, it becomes somewhat unbearable on a hot & humid day. Again, not sure why the owner choose not to install one, since I see that several other reviewers also complained about this. (3) the tiled flooring is fairly new, but feels like the tiles are more suitable for outdoor use. If you wear your outdoor shoes inside, I guess it doesn't matter. But we are used to taking our shoes off at the door and going bare foot inside the house. The tile surfaces are fairly rough and uncomfortable to walk on. Dining table and chairs also wobble because the floor is uneven.
I have no doubt this unit is one of the nicest in the condo building. It's very well furnished and has all the supplies. Also, the view was great. Downside is this condo building is pretty dated and it shows on the common elements of the building. There were some minor problems with the tub and toilet draining slowly. Tub also had a bit of black mold on the grout - not uncommon with this much humidity.Overall I'd stay there again and would pass the location on to friends. I would hesitate before booking other units in this same building - if they are not as updated as the unit we stayed in, it could be pretty rough.
Hi, The rental was in a great location. I wish that it had had 2 baths, but I knew that it didn't going into the rental. I liked the fact that there was good security with the locked entrance to the elevator at night. Felt secure in the building. Would have liked bottom up windo shades in the bedroom that faced the walkway on the outside of the unit. People like to glance in when they are walking by. A dishwasher would have been nice too, but we made out ok without one. All in all a very nice rental, would like to come back again.
We've enjoyed our stay overall at Mauna Loa Shores. Great location, close to everything.