Beach Vacation Hawaii -

Sarah Lapinski

We rented Matt & Sarah Child's condo L23 in Waikoloa for 3 weeks in November 2022. We were familiar with the area due to a previous vacation at Waikoloa Beach Marriott and wanted to return. However, this time we wanted an extended stay, and this began my search for a condo. We had never rented a condo and I did a lot of research. I knew exactly where Matt's condo L23 was located and really liked the pictures of the interior/exterior. The icing on the cake was the availability to rent the car in the unit's garage. I did email Matt multiple times with questions and received prompt responses.

The condo had "everything" that you could think of and was very clean. We couldn't find fault with anything and had a wonderful stay. Walking to the Queens and Kings Marketplaces, going to A Bay and enjoying the beach or even watching the sunset while having a drink at Lava Lava Reach Club was very enjoyable and convenient. The people we encountered at the pool were all nice to speak to and everyone enjoyed the complex. We also were lucky enough to see the eruption of Mauna Loa from the Condo and while driving on the Saddle Road.
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The only hiccup we encountered was a nail in the car tire and Matt quickly swapped cars and it was not an inconvenience at all. I would definitely recommend renting any of Matt's condos and if we return, will definitely rent the same condo again.

Sarah Lapinski

Dmitriy Glazer

Aloha! This is an honest 100% authentic review of a traveler who had come back from Big Island 2 days ago. We, a family of 4, stayed at 3 br / 3 ba villa and, boy, how good that was. We've travelled a lot, visited many countries and states and Matt's house is by far the best we've been at. It has everything you need, or might need, including beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, even coolers, snorkeling and swimming gear), fully well-equipped kitchen, and BBQ grill (we didn't use the grill, but it's there), 3 TVs, super high-speed internet, enough for kids streaming while you’re working at the same time, comfortable beds in every room, leather electric recliners in the living area, plenty of seating, plenty of light and more-more-more.
It's super clean, super quite and safe, everything works, and everything is amazing. We really enjoyed our vacation and Matt’s villa condition, and convenience played a huge role in our relaxation and enjoyment.
I mean I can go on and on and on, but just a few simple things what Wowed us:
- Robot vacuums are there to clean the floors from the beach sand while you are gone.
- There is a well-equipped gym on the property, but you can also work out with weights on the balcony of the master suite.
- Roku players are there for you to login using your Netflix, Amazon, Hulu credentials
- Matt is super responsive, although we didn’t need to be in touch, because everything was amazing
- If you rent the vehicle from Matt, it’s a nice AWD Acura MDX, roomy and comfortable, with GPS Navigation

I mean, this is the real deal. There are 100s of pros and no cons, you will remember my words if you rent this place.
Matt, you have everything at your place and we are super happy we booked with you!
Thank you from all of us!
P.S. If you ever think of what else can you add to the place, you have all, but may be a scale in the master bathroom? LOL.

Lise R

What an amazing condo for a family vacation! If you are looking for a unit that is steps away from the pool, spacious and perfectly stocked, book this villa!!! We have never stayed in another unit that the owners of the unit thought of everything you could need on a holiday and has it ready for your use. Beach toys and chairs for kids, all cooking supplies you could use and an abundance of towels and beach towels. We love this unit and cannot wait to book it again in the near future. Thanks so much Matt and Sarai for your beautiful hospitality and use of your condo. Mahalo

Andrea Bahr

Incredible stay! This unit is perfect for families! These are the features we appreciated the most (though everything was great): the unit is right across the street from the pool where we spent many hours each day, the unit is in a great area for walking and is across the street from a shopping center but is in a complex where you get a neighborhood feel, there is a large open space in front of the lanai for the kids to run around, within a 10-15 minute drive you can check out a different amazing beach each day, the accommodations in the unit were exceptional – there was nothing they did not have! Travelling with young children can be stressful but these owners have their unit set up to make your trip with kids a breeze! The communication with the owners is prompt and professional. You will not regret staying here while vacationing in Hawaii!

Laura Lamborn

Our new favorite place to stay. The owners are very responsive, the house is meticulously clean and a great set up for our family (2 adults, 2 kids and a baby) with room to spare. The location is close to shops, the pool and a beautiful backyard overlooking the golf course... plus the sunsets were awesome.

Steve Wertz

Our vacation on the Big Island was second to none, and the unit we stayed in (M-4) was a large part of the reason. The house felt more like home than it did like a beach rental. It was large enough that two families of four could easily stay there without feeling cramped or being able to get away for a moment of solitude. The kids had plenty of grass to play in, I was able to work as much as I needed to and the internet handled multiple zoom calls going on simultaneously. The location was close enough to walk to restaurants, shopping, coffee and ice cream, and being up against a golf course provided a serene backdrop. There were many trails and quiet sidewalks for me to go on a run every morning without forging the same path every time. While I wish we were closer than a 15 minute walk to the sand, I believe that will be more like a 10 minute walk once my kids are older.

Additionally, I highly recommend the wine selection at the local market, lunch at the Lava Lava beach club and drinks on the beach at Mauna Kea.

Further tips - club up on the par 3 second hole on the Kings course at Waikoloa, especially on a windy day. I challenge you to try to hit it over the green (I swear its impossible). Also, play number six quick because the views on number seven are worth taking in some extra time and photos.

Linda Hagen Miller

Absolutely the best rental ever. Our son and his family joined us and the condo had plenty of room for 4 adults and 3 children. Immaculate, very nicely furnished. Kitchen well equipped. Located very close to the pool but not close enough to be bothered by noise. Nice to be able to walk to nearby Queens shops. What a joy and convenience, though, to be able to rent a car from the owner. Management is super friendly and helpful. Loved the welcome sign in the condo.

Tom Potter

My wife and I visited this beautiful property in April, 2020 and had an amazing time. The house itself was in perfect shape and we had everything we needed for the whole trip. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was nicer than we have at home. The neighborhood was also a huge plus, with a gated pool right across the road and a large yard + gold course right behind it. Perfect for meals out on the patio with a nice breeze at night.

We had never been to big island before, but the location proved to be very convenient to a lot of great beaches and not so far from Kona that the ride in our out was any trouble. We highly recommend the house and hope to stay again next time we're lucky enough to make it out to Hawaii!