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Need opinions on this resort that I am getting ready to rent for next year. I have a great rate for a two bedroom, two bath. The name is The Sea Village in/near Kona. We will be spending six days at this condo. A negitive is no A/C. Any thoughts. This is the best web site I could find for show and tell. Thanks Richard www.villaresorts.com/svillage.htm

Funny you should ask about Sea Village! I have recommended it many times on this forum.

We have stayed there three times, and sent family members there, too. It is a very nice little place. We like that it is not high-rise, each building is three-stories.

The grounds are nicely kept, with a central garden area and barbecues to use. Free tennis courts. Small pool overlooking the ocean. Free parking.

We have stayed for a week at a time in a 2 bdrm/2 bath oceanfront unit. Most units have amazing lanais with views over the water. The units are nicely maintained, and have washer/dryers. We haven't even had problems with bugs at Sea Village.

Do not be concerned about lack of A/C. Most condos in Hawaii do not have A/C. They have ceiling fans, and lots of windows to catch the breeze.

We have always had amazingly good rental prices there, too.

The location is convenient, just below Kona and above the Disappearing Sands beach.

I think you will love it!

What time of year?

Also, try VRBO

http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals...na/sea-village

PeaceOut; Thanks so much. Just the fact that it is ocean front is special. As soon as my daughter secures her flight using FF miles, I will book. The unit I am looking at is newly renovated at $100 PN. [2 BR, 2 Bath] Has very good reviews from renters. Great ocean views. 22tango; We are looking at the first week in June, 2013.

It is amazing how affordable it is. $100/night? I remember once we paid just $550/week. That was years ago. When the rental agent said $550, I replied, "Oh, that's too high", because I thought she meant $550/night!

Because of PeaceOut's recommendation, we also rented a unit for the month of Feb, but the more I thought of it we cancelled as we were on the third floor and there is no elevator. I thought of the many times we would be climbing 3 flights of stairs and my lower back has gone out on me 3 times in the past 2 yrs. Did not want to chance it but it looks very well cared for!

cd, we always stayed on the third floor, too. It isn't too much of a trek, and the views make it worthwhile! Or you could stay on the ground level, too.

I so wish I was in Hawaii NOW! It is going to be near 100 today, and the wildfire smoke is pretty strong in our neighborhood now. Thank goodness we are not threatened by the fire, but newlywed friends have lost their home.

PeaceOut; Very sad about about your friends. Say safe. P.S. cd; That is good information. Fortunately for us, we are in excellent shape/health and will be on the second floor. Once this unit is secured, then I will post for our four nights in Maui. Have done much research and will ask about our condo selection. Richard

PeaceOut, I tried for a ground floor but none were available. We took a ground floor, ocean front in Kona Reef. Iris1745, have a great time and post back!

We recently spent a week in a condo a few miles south of there. The place we were in didn't have A/C either, but it was situated just a few feet from the surf in a way that provided a corrider for tradewinds to blow through open windows and lanai doors. We kept those doors and windows open day and night the entire week, and turned on ceiling fans, but still occasionally wished we'd had A/C. And I'm sure those staying in buildings not on the shoreline would have wanted it. So I think it depends some on where your particular unit is located.

Have you been to the Big Island before and/or are you familiar with the area around Sea Village? Not that it's bad or anything; it just may not be what you're imagining.

22tango; We will be flying into Kona from the mainland, so the first night will be relaxation. Then one or two trips to the north, plus a couple of very long days to the Hilo side. Then one day left to snorkel or whatever my daughter decides. Will let her be the tour guide. So this is just a broad thought until our nightly reservations are made. In Honolulu, we will be using points and dollars for two rooms at a Starwood hotel. Will give the kids some time away from the middle [upper]age parents, as I will be 78 and wife 74.

22tango, what was the name of your condo?

We were in building 5 of the Keauhou-Kona Surf & Racquet Club, cd. Booked it through Aloha Condos: http://www.alohacondos.com/bigisland...d-racquet-club. Nice place, and well equipped, but not very to anything. If there's a next time on the Big Island, we'll bite the bullet and find a place along the Kohala Coast. But right now, Kaua'i has my wife's heart. Mine too.

That s/b, "...well equipped, but not very convenient to anything."

Why is there no edit function here???

22tango; I like the idea of A/C. Are they wall units or central air?

Iris, you might want to just check out the Kono Reef where we are staying, it does have Air and a block to town which we like so we can walk to restaurants, etc. there VRBO # is 407056 It is beachfront

Iris, the place we stayed in did not have A/C, but it worked okay because it was oceanfront. At $160/night, it was also quite a bit higher than your deal at Sea Village.

For the first full week of our honeymoon (spent two days before that on Molokai and the next week on Kauai - up at Princeville) I think we stayed at the same place as 22tango - and had an ocean fronting 2 BR condo room. (check out Oceanfront in this webpage: http://www.alohacondos.com/bigisland...tos-and-videos )

Well, there was a small strand of grass between us and the ocean - and it has a wonderful view - plus - we had the incredible mongi (plural of Mongoose?) playing/cavorting around in the front yard.

They are just like cats - quick as can be - and were brought over to control the rats - but the rats are nocturnal and the mongi are not - so they were not the answer to that problem. :)

Anyhow - we loved it - very peaceful - with a nice pool. Yes. You either go up the hill to the main road (and you get a jump on going to City of Refuge or further to Volcano) - or down Ali drive back toward Kona town - but it's all pretty driving in Paradise as far as I am concerned.

We BBQ'd a couple of times, and also - bought some Mahi Mahi and sauteed it for lunch - enjoying wonderful - fresh fish sandwiches.

Hey - it was the week before the tri-athalon - and we even had a jeep convertible - which I chatted about with two tall - very fit twin sisters from Canada - who had one also - and loved it for hauling their bikes around, etc.

You might double check though and see if they are getting much VOG.