This third-story air-conditioned condo is so close to the ocean it's like having an aquarium at your doorstep. You can actually see yellow tangs swimming in the water below. Relax on your lanai and watch surfers, dolphins and Kona's famous sunsets, too. Video tour: This successful vacation rental is offered turnkey so it's easy to rent if you're not ready to stay on the island full time. Kona Bali Kai provides the perfect vacation headquarters with an oversize pool, hot tub and barbecue area set on Alii Drive in the heart of Kailua-Kona. The beautifully renovated kitchen has striking granite countertops, a breakfast bar and gorgeous wood cabinets. Everything you and your guests need is already here. Shoji doors open the bedroom suite up to the living room, increasing the sense of space. Plus, you can lie in your king sized bed and gaze right out at the ocean and coconut palms. The suite's bathroom is beautifully renovated to match the kitchen and it includes a tile shower concealed by glass blocks. A guest bedroom has a queen bed, a dresser and a nice-sized closet. The guest bathroom features a large tile shower with sliding glass doors and a granite-topped vanity. Front loading laundry machines are conveniently placed nearby. Private parking, free Wi-Fi, and an elevator are added benefits. Shopping, restaurants, golf and beaches are just minutes away. Or simply stay home and relax. Take a good book to the pool and stroll over to Da Poke Shack for lunch to try some genuinely local food. This is why you live Hawaii.