Kona OCEANFRONT PVT Home ~ Sleeps 8+, Hot Tub, 2 min walk to Magic Sands Beach
About this house rental
Nestled in Big Island, this lovely house for $1,162 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. E komo mai (welcome) to HALE HONU!! (“Hall-eh Ho-new” ~ meaning the Home of the Sea Turtle) This is a great vacation home, really oceanfront, right on the water, just 3 miles from Kailua-Kona! **** SPECTACULAR LOCATION!! UNSURPASSED VIEWS!! PERFECT VACATION HOME!! If you are looking for a unique, private, oceanfront home, where the unobstructed ocean view and sounds of the waves will lull you away from all your cares, offered by experienced and trustworthy owners, LOOK NO FURTHER! YOU'VE FOUND HALE HONU! Hale Honu has a 4.9 Traveler Review rating from nealy 100 of our Guests! Read on, you'll see why everyone loves this home, the original Kona 'Hale Honu'! HALE HONU IS AN APPROVED AND REGISTERED SHORT TERM VACATION RENTAL IN THE COUNTY OF HAWAII: STVR REGISTRATION NUMBER SVTR-19-361476 NUC NUMBER: NUC-19-1650 Hale Honu is a two-story, two bedroom three bath, plus ground level rumpus & den room , TRULY OCEANFRONT home with extraordinary views of the ocean from all rooms of the home. The house is designed with an upstairs 2 bedroom/2 bath main house (plus a private day bed) , and a large (650 sq feet) rumpus room with full bathroom and wet bar on the ground level with a separate entrance. This is a lengthy detailed description of Hale Honu… there are several unique features of this house worth learning about! You might read in some older reviews about the ground level space being rented separately. That is no longer an option. Your booking is for the entire property with no other guests present. The entire house has undergone a major remodel, including all new windows, bedrooms and baths, kitchen, and exterior. The main living area of Hale Honu ('the upstairs house') is on the second level, and offers two large bedrooms (with really comfortable king beds and down pillows), plus an alcove with a full bed. Upstairs are two full baths, and a sunny, open kitchen and living area, with a fully retractable glass wall that opens onto our 450 sq. ft. lanai, making the kitchen, living/dining room and oceanfront lanai one contiguous open air space. The kitchen is a gourmet's delight with a 2022 new induction range and oven, stainless steel appliances with a new 4 door GE Profile french door refrigerator, tons of cabinets, a huge kitchen island with power supply, pantry, and reverse osmosis water purification system (no more plastic water bottles!), plenty of workspace and everything a serious cook wants. We get a lot of comments from guests who tell us the kitchen is the best equipped of any vacation rental they have previously rented. Provided for you is a blender, toaster, whaffle iron, griddle, Kitchen Aid electric stand mixer, hand mixer, rice maker and food processor. And of course, a drip coffee maker and basic espressor maker. The 180 degree views of the Kona coastline are breathtaking from every window. You may never want to leave this spot! Upstairs, the two large bedrooms upstairs each boast a 4 X 10 foot retractable Nana window that completely opens to the ocean below. It's like being on the bow of an ocean liner, with the waves breaking literally a stone’s throw away. The master bath has a soaking bathtub and a custom Mango wood vanity and vessel sink with a private WC. The second bathroom upstairs is entered from the hall, and has a large walk-in travertine tiled shower and new fixtures. The alcove room upstairs is a perfect place for an afternoon nap on pune'e full sized bed. It's cozy, though with the three large jalousie (louvered glass panes) windows overlooking Pahoehoe Beach Park and the ocean encompass almost all of one wall, plus another window at the head of the bed, this room seems roomier and is filled with the sound and breeze of the ocean. The upper lanai is 450 square feet of travertine tiled, partially covered open air space with cable railings that are almost invisible and gives you unobstructed views of turtle cove, with its reef fishes and Honu (sea turtle) directly below, as well as 180 degrees out to 2500 miles of unbroken Pacific Ocean. Flood lights can be operated from upstairs or from the studio on the ground level, and create a dramatic scene of the surf at night. There are six chairs for the 52" round glass table, and an outdoor sectional that will easily sit six. On the garden/ground level is the large rumpus room with a king sized murphy bed, full bath and a wet bar with refrigerator. This space has a separate, secured entrance, outdoor garden, with dining and relaxing areas. The bathroom has luxurious marble tile and glass block, and a walk in shower for two with dual shower heads. Windows and sliders encompass all of the makai (ocean side) walls, so you can simply let the ocean air in, or step out and be right at the ocean’s edge. There is a free standing AC unit in this room. This gated property is surrounded by a beautiful lava rock wall and borders Pahoehoe Beach Park (an oceanfront beach park with shaded sitting areas, grass and a small keiki (child) friendly beach). A two minute walk takes you to MAGIC SANDS BEACH, the best white sand beach in Kailua-Kona, and renown for body surfing & boogie boarding. It’s a kid friendly beach too, with a gentle slope, and sugar white sand. Magic Sands Beach is also known as Disappearing Sands Beach…. It gets this name because winter swells can make much of this beach disappear and limit access for swimming. Hale Honu is located just three miles south of Kailua-Kona village, and two miles north of the Keauhou shopping and cinema complex. Here you are close enough to everything but still in a world of your own! The grounds of the property are nicely landscaped and totally private, enclosed within 6 foot lava stone walls. We have 6 padded chase lounges in addition to 3 sets of outdoor tables and chairs, love seats, and two outdoor futons. You can bask in the sun just meters from the waves or wile away the hours swaying in our oceanside hammock for two. When the sea is calm, there is excellent snorkeling at the abundant reef and arches directly in front of the house. We enter the ocean right off the property, but this requires a climb down the sea wall, and is for people comfortable with a rock entry into the ocean. You can also easily enter the ocean from the always sheltered small beach at Pahoehoe Beach Park adjacent to Hale Honu. We swim with Honu (turtles) almost every time! A large lava shelf has excellent tidal pools for exploring at low tide. Throughout the home there are open beam cathedral ceilings and nearly floor to ceiling windows making the home light and airy, with full ocean views everywhere. The sound and energy of the ocean is present in every room. Decorated with travertine tile and bamboo flooring, Balinese antiques, island art, as well as elegant tropical furnishings, you will feel like ali'i (royalty) in this home. Hale Honu has a second covered lanai on the ground level, where you can spend your evenings in the Kama'aina (Local way ...barbequing and talking story. This 400+ square foot outdoor lanai is filled with the sound of waves, trade winds, and Hawaiian ambience. Hale Honu would be a PERFECT SITE FOR A FAMILY EVENT (reunion, celebration). The beautiful outdoor areas will accommodate a larger party, with room for outdoor cooking/reception areas, seating, and spectacular ocean views. We strive to make our homes and your experience in them unique and filled with the spirit of aloha. You’ll find the home tastefully decorated, carefully maintained, and filled with lots of extras; binoculars, books on local history and cultural sites, guidebooks, etc. Hale Honu imbues a special feeling of Peace and Aloha to everyone who visits, and it is with that Aloha that we welcome you! With warmest aloha! Peter Knoblich and Darla Mabery *This is an oceanfront home, and in the winter months there are many days (and nights) when the waves outside are 4-7 feet high and crashing onto the rocky shoreline below. If you are someone who must have a very quiet place to sleep, think about staying at least 1/4 mile off the shoreline. We provide ear plugs at the house for those who need them. This is not usually a concern the other 9 months of the year. HALE HONU IS AN APPROVED AND REGISTERED SHORT TERM VACATION RENTAL IN THE COUNTY OF HAWAII: STVR REGISTRATION NUMBER SVTR-19-361476 NUC NUMBER: NUC-19-1650 HALE HONU IS REGISTERED WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII AS 'TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS' UNDER TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS REGISTRATION NUMBER TA-009-656-7296-01 (GE TAX CERTIFICATE NUMBER GE-009-656-7296-01). WE HAVE ALWAYS AND CONTINUE TO COLLECT AND REMIT ACCOMMODATION TAXES AND GENERAL EXCISE TAXES. BEWARE OF OWNERS WHO ARE CHEATING ON TAX PAYMENTS Keywords: Oceanfront, Private Vacation Home, Turtle cove, Beach House
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Big Island, HI
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(102 Reviews)
10.0
Our family enjoyed the property and location. We used the kitchen every day! The bedrooms were good and comfortably fits 8-9 people. The Lanai is very comfortable and a great spot for sunsets.
We did have a problem with sea urchin bites in the lava rock between the house and ocean, otherwise the property was great for our family.
10.0
Beautiful home, plenty of space, the upstairs lanai was perfect for watching dolphins, whales and sea turtles! The waves were a bit loud during high tides, but then you are right on the beach, so take advantage of the ear plugs they provide if you need them. The owners were great.
5.0
House is lovely, amazing sunset & sea view from every room, we really enjoyed the hot tub! Thank you so much
5.0
Beautiful location
5.0
Awesome location. Fabulous sunsets and sunrise. Comfortable home with great outdoor living space. The elders stayed downstairs in the studio suite and the young people stayed upstairs. Most of our activity was on the large lanai upstairs. We used the large round table to dine and play games. The sofas there were great for a short nap. You could see yellow tang in the ocean from the lanai each morning! The kitchen with it’s huge island was great! Very well supplied The appliances are all brand new and got a good workout each morning! Our group of 10 were well organized and with stations around the island at each meal, eating was made very easy. We changed our departure flights to later so we would have time to leave the home in order and some of the laundry done, ie beach towels. We started the laundering of the sheets and towels. The family thoroughly enjoyed their stay and would stay here again. Peter and Darla were very cordial and helpful, perfect hosts. They definitely embrace the aloha spirit! Many mahalos and a warm aloha, Claire Graham and Ohana
5.0
Property is great with convenient access to the west side of the island. Cliff jumping a few minutes drive away, beaches, snorkeling, etc. Well stocked with beach equipment and kitchen accessories. Many great restaurants nearby! Great place for a vacation!
5.0
Spent 10 days with the wife and kids. Close to everything. Like, walking distance close. 2 minute walk to Magic Sands. 3 miles to downtown Kona. House is stocked with everything you need for a day at the beach or in the water. Peter and Darla were responsive. Check in/out was smooth. Hot tub was excellent. Sunset views were epic. Already planning our return trip lol.
5.0
Great location in Kona with amazing views from every room and space in the house. The home is well equipped with a great cooking area with the best electrical stove I have ever used, I normally hate electric stoves (prefer gas). The waters are very clear and clean here, nice aqua blue, easy to see schools of yellow tang all day long. The upstairs rooms are more modern than below, but the downstairs is fine, even though dated. Kona is a humid area, and we encountered bugs, but only really an issue at night. The first night, unfortunately, we left the windows open without screens and went to dinner, just to arrive to a lot of mostly fruit flies. Anyhow, after we smartened up, a few still snuck in, but the wave calmed down (as we were in very warm/humid week). There are plenty of geckos, but that is to be expected in Hawaii pretty much everywhere. The unit is well equipped with fans everywhere, a portable A/C in the lower unit. I adjusted to climate in a day and didn't use the A/C as the fan breeze combined with normal airflow is just fine. The beds are very comfy, was pleasantly surprised as we don't normally sleep on good quality mattresses in home rentals. Peter, the owner, was immediately responsive to our questions. The house is a stone's throw from Magic Sands beach, which is a tiny but amazing beach...just walk there first thing in the morning to avoid LARGE crowds. All in all, we had a very memorable stay on the Big Island with this home being are base of operation.
5.0
Clean quiet easy to relax family friendly
5.0
Better than advertised or expected. Road noise as expected with the house situated on the water side of Alii Drive, but the sound of the surf nearly drowned it out, including the tire squealers of which there were a few. Great kitchen for cooking and bartending of which there were equal amounts. Everything provided for a day outing to the beach or wading or body surfing. Astounding display of humpback whales coming completely out of the water right in front of the house, several times 3 in the air at the same time. Dolphins seem to enjoy playing/feeding a little closer in than the whales, turtles came by every day, Yellow Tang in schools right below the house. Met wonderful locals and fellow travelers at the park next door.
5.0
This property is amazing! It has the most incredible views, and you will never miss a sunset. It feels so secluded but is in a convenient to everything. The property is well stocked for everything! Anything you could need in the house is there and we didn't have to rent any beach gear they have it all. We fished and snorkeled right in front of the house (better snorkeling than the trips we paid to snorkel). The Lanai is so relaxing and there was plenty of room for our family of 10 to hang out together and eat while enjoying the views. The 2 bedrooms with the large opening windows are amazing. It was hard to adjust to the silence when we got home. I honestly couldn't say enough about this property. We loved it and would recommend it to anyone. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home. It is a true treasure!
5.0
This property exceeded our expectations based on location and spacious layout. We had a large group of 7 adults , 3 children and 1 infant ; and were all able to fit comfortably. The ocean front views are
even better In person, my family and I enjoyed waking up to the beautiful sounds of
the ocean each day. We also appreciated the fully stocked pantry with spices, snorkeling gear and beach equipment. My family and I were even able snorkel at the small beach right next to the house(literally right next door).The house is really close to the Kona village and I recommend getting the Scandinavian Ice (ask for popular orders). I definitely recommend this property and can’t wait to be back sometime in the future. Mahalo .
5.0
Beautiful accommodations with beaches close by. Was able to relax with family and friends.
5.0
Great beachfront central location for family reunion.
Beautiful house right on the beach with amazing snorkeling just outside. The house had everything we needed - beach towels, sand toys, snorkeling equipment. The kitchen was great, even had a coffee grinder and nice coffee maker and ice machine and fridge upstairs and downstairs. There’s plenty of spices and staples and cooking supplies so we didn’t have to buy a bunch of unnecessary stuff. The oven didn’t work while we were there which was a bummer since we were planning on making pizzas and doing some other baking, but we made do, and the house had so much else to offer! The jets in the hot tub and the jacuzzi don’t work, but honestly with the beach right there we didn’t plan on using them much anyway. Even though it’s technically a 2 bedroom and a studio, we had a family reunion with 3 families and there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out with the 2 large bedrooms upstairs, the small bedroom upstairs, the huge studio downstairs, and the couches in the living room are basically 2 twin size mattresses, and there’s 2 inflatable mattresses, and 2 futons, and plenty of sheets and blankets, and the 3 large lanai. We rented a van so we could tour the island, but part of our group biked, ubered, etc, and it’s close enough you’d be fine with that. The owners were very responsive before and during anytime we had a question. We arrived earlier than expected, and the cleaners were very accommodating about showing us where to put our things, telling us about the house and neighborhood, and helping us settle in. It was much more expensive than I’d usually spend on a vacation rental, but it was a great experience!
4.0
Mini Vacay
This place was right on the beach with one of the most amazing views. It’s only 20 mins fr Kona airport, close to many of the coffee farms, and right next to Poehoehoe Beach. I was here with my friends & family. There was plenty of space for 10 of us to easily lounge around. The kitchen was very well equipped and they even had beach chairs and umbrellas available for use.
There were only a few problems we had. The gate wasn’t working, so we had to manually open and close the gate when driving in & out of the property. The dishwasher wasn’t working and it’s no fun doing dishes for 10 people when you’re on vacation. There was a lot of ants in the kitchen, especially when you leave food out. Even though we had a few problems, the location and views with beach access makes up for it. I would recommend this place.
4.0
Wanted to love it, only liked it
The Pacific views were great and it was nice to be close to Kona, but away from the hustle and bustle. Our group had 2 grandparents (age 72) who stayed downstairs and then 4 more adults and 5 kids between 3-13. The house fit us all and after 2 days, 2 of the adults left and we were able to spread out more. The kitchen was well stocked. The storage room was very well stocked, with quality snorkel gear, beach chairs, towels and umbrellas.
We had a pretty good experience overall, but some maintenance issues made it less enjoyable, namely a broken dishwasher, broken gate and no AC unit in the downstairs apartment (we knew there wasn’t any AC upstairs and we were fine with that). The broken gate was both very hard to open and close (you don’t want vacation to feel like football camp) , inconvenient when juggling 2 rental cars and left the property unsecured. While we never had a specific problem with any of the local transients, it wasn’t a great feeling. I did bring this to the owner’s attention, he was initially helpful and told me how to perform maintenance tasks on it, then heard nothing for a day and a half, then after more questions from me he finally got someone out there our last day to simply disconnect the chain.
Property owner did inform me of the broken dishwasher in advance and he had put a brand new coffee maker in the unit prior to our stay, which was appreciated.
Magic Sands beach did not look as pictured during our stay…not the owner’s fault, but don’t expect what you see, it was crowded due to an adjacent hotel, there are rocks on both sides of a very narrow swimming area and rocky beach. Turtle Cove directly in front of the property couldn’t be explored during our stay, the waves were too rough during our stay, even at low tide. Again, not the owner’s fault, but had really looked forward to exploring that…just unsafe and I’m an experienced, competitive swimmer.
The owner did make a concession due to the issues described above, mainly the broken gate. I understand it is hard to maintain stuff with all of the salt air and sea spray. If I find myself back in Kailua-Kona at some point, I’d probably just stay at a resort with more reliable maintenance staff.
-Jeff L.
Pennsylvania
4.0
Five Star views!
The location of this property is amazing! We saw turtles, dolphins, yellow tang, and crabs from the patio, as well as great people watching in the park next door. We enjoyed swimming and snorkeling from the small beach right next to the house. The kitchen was well stocked as mentioned. We slept with the windows open, and enjoyed the wave sounds and waking up occasionally to gorgeous views. It will comfortably sleep 7. If you don't mind sleeping in the living room, it will sleep two more. I knocked off one star because there were a few things that were broken while we were there, but hopefully the owners (who are very responsive) will have them fixed soon. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Bucket List Trip
We had an amazing stay at this home. The ocean view from every room in the house was spectacular! Having the small park and white sands beach just steps away was so convenient. The outside decks were perfect for many games of pinnacle. The hot tub was used in the early morning while sipping coffee and if lucky watching the dolphins jumping. We could not have picked a better location! The home has four beds so with nine of us one had a choice of a blowup mattress or couch/futon. Everything you would possibly need for beach fun is in a storage room on the side of the house including some beach shoes. We realized that a little late and with all the lava rocks on beaches it is best to have water shoes. My bucket list trip was accomplished so a huge Thank you to Peter and Darla.
5.0
Our stay at Hale Honu was all that we hoped it would be plus so much more. The loving touches of this family placed throughout the yard and home draw you in immediately - beautiful mosaics in the driveway, walk way and patio walls let you know that this is not just a cookie cutter rental but a place of intentionality and grace. Vaulted ceilings and louvered windows throughout the upstairs create an airy "one with the ocean" feeling. A variety of comfortable ocean view seating and tables on both upstairs and downstairs patios to enjoy day and night. Large airy kitchen which flows into living room and patio creates a "great room" that a family or group can move about and enjoy without feeling crowded. Separate downstairs quarters very comfortable and great for those in your group who need/want a little more personal space. We had two in the king bed and two sleeping on air mattresses downstairs. Host graciously provided two pack-n-plays and two booster seats for our toddler grandchildren. Child safe cables on upper patio and fencing in yard along seawall plus gated driveway parking area allowed us to relax without worry for little ones safety. Sleeping to the sound of waves crashing all night was heavenly, morning Kona coffee on the patio and evening patio dinners watching the spectacular sunsets was transformative. We are very grateful and hope to return someday!
5.0
Family Retreat In Paradise
Our stay at Hale Honu was all that we hoped it would be plus so much more. The loving touches of this family placed throughout the yard and home draw you in immediately - beautiful mosaics in the driveway, walk way and patio walls let you know that this is not just a cookie cutter rental but a place of intentionality and grace. Vaulted ceilings and louvered windows throughout the upstairs create an airy "one with the ocean" feeling. A variety of comfortable ocean view seating and tables on both upstairs and downstairs patios to enjoy day and night. Large airy kitchen which flows into living room and patio creates a "great room" that a family or group can move about and enjoy without feeling crowded. Separate downstairs quarters very comfortable and great for those in your group who need/want a little more personal space. We had two in the king bed and two sleeping on air mattresses downstairs. Host graciously provided two pack-n-plays and two booster seats for our toddler grandchildren. Child safe cables on upper patio and fencing in yard along seawall plus gated driveway parking area allowed us to relax without worry for little ones safety. Sleeping to the sound of waves crashing all night was heavenly, morning Kona coffee on the patio and evening patio dinners watching the spectacular sunsets was transformative. We are very grateful and hope to return someday!
5.0
Amazing in every sense of the word!
My family (Parents, kids, and grandkids) stayed here for a week. It was amazing! We saw whales, dolphins, turtles, and fish right off shore. We could snorkel. The kids could run around the park next door. They had everything you need for a day at the beach or cooking or whatever. We hope to come back soon!
5.0
Great communication from owners from first contact through rental and arrival. The location was incredible, house filled with loving touches and beautiful decor. Opens up beautifully to the ocean when you want. Or you can close it up. We had it all open while we were there. EVERYTHING you could possibly need is at the house. There are 2 outdoor futons, and several in our group chose to sleep outside on them and enjoy the sound of the crashing waves at night. Two of the main rooms have really big windows that face the ocean and also open completely so you feel like you are sleeping outside. Tons of linens, blankets, pillows, towels, beach gear, and a VERY well stocked kitchen with lots of the regular stuff plus local spices. We cooked most dinners at home, and made good use of the BBQ. We thought we would use the hot tub, and it was ready to go, but there was so much else going on and the weather was so warm we didn’t get in once. Our hosts were very responsive and even told us how to view the eels that live in the reef just outside the door. We saw a few turtles and a few whales and lots of colorful fish with out even leaving the house. The whole vibe of the house was relaxing and filled our cups. Several of us in the group have been working on the front lines throughout the pandemic as ER nurses and doctors and this was a healing place where we could really relax and commune with nature. We are so grateful to our hosts! Mahalo!!!
5.0
Incredible location to relax and enjoy nature, even if you don’t leave the house!
Great communication from owners from first contact through rental and arrival. The location was incredible, house filled with loving touches and beautiful decor. Opens up beautifully to the ocean when you want. Or you can close it up. We had it all open while we were there. EVERYTHING you could possibly need is at the house. There are 2 outdoor futons, and several in our group chose to sleep outside on them and enjoy the sound of the crashing waves at night. Two of the main rooms have really big windows that face the ocean and also open completely so you feel like you are sleeping outside. Tons of linens, blankets, pillows, towels, beach gear, and a VERY well stocked kitchen with lots of the regular stuff plus local spices. We cooked most dinners at home, and made good use of the BBQ. We thought we would use the hot tub, and it was ready to go, but there was so much else going on and the weather was so warm we didn’t get in once. Our hosts were very responsive and even told us how to view the eels that live in the reef just outside the door. We saw a few turtles and a few whales and lots of colorful fish with out even leaving the house. The whole vibe of the house was relaxing and filled our cups. Several of us in the group have been working on the front lines throughout the pandemic as ER nurses and doctors and this was a healing place where we could really relax and commune with nature. We are so grateful to our hosts! Mahalo!!!
5.0
This beach front Kahaluu Bay house was very spacious, peaceful and super convenient to Kona. We enjoyed the panoramic ocean views, comfortable layout, and wonderful decks and outside areas. We also appreciated the well-appointed kitchen - we ordered take-out so we could enjoy the marvelous view! The hot tub was a nice addition even though we didn't end up using it. Our family fell asleep to the sound of waves and woke to the glow of the sunrise over the ocean. Fabulous, would definitely recommend, can't wait to return!
5.0
We enjoyed a wonderful week and loved the view from the lanai. We saw turtles, gorgeous schools of yellow and black tang and could see whales spouting and rolling in the distance without even leaving the house. Bring binoculars! Close to all shopping and grocery stores. Owner’s communication and response to texts was quick. Great location, comfortable king beds. Kitchen has spices and condiments and every size pan and dishes. Do not recommend here for beginner snorkelers but go to Kahalu’u Beach park only a mile away. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you for a great vacation.
5.0
Stunning Ocean Getaway
This beach front Kahaluu Bay house was very spacious, peaceful and super convenient to Kona. We enjoyed the panoramic ocean views, comfortable layout, and wonderful decks and outside areas. We also appreciated the well-appointed kitchen - we ordered take-out so we could enjoy the marvelous view! The hot tub was a nice addition even though we didn't end up using it. Our family fell asleep to the sound of waves and woke to the glow of the sunrise over the ocean. Fabulous, would definitely recommend, can't wait to return!
5.0
Gorgeous location
We enjoyed a wonderful week and loved the view from the lanai. We saw turtles, gorgeous schools of yellow and black tang and could see whales spouting and rolling in the distance without even leaving the house. Bring binoculars! Close to all shopping and grocery stores. Owner’s communication and response to texts was quick. Great location, comfortable king beds. Kitchen has spices and condiments and every size pan and dishes. Do not recommend here for beginner snorkelers but go to Kahalu’u Beach park only a mile away. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you for a great vacation.
5.0
We had 10 people for our stay. I’d say it’s quite cramped with that many people but the location can’t be beat. Beach gear available for your use and fully stocked kitchen! The owners are so helpful both before and during your stay. Easy to get ahold of and quit to respond. Would definitely recommend it!
5.0
Great place!
We had 10 people for our stay. I’d say it’s quite cramped with that many people but the location can’t be beat. Beach gear available for your use and fully stocked kitchen! The owners are so helpful both before and during your stay. Easy to get ahold of and quit to respond. Would definitely recommend it!
5.0
This location is second to none. Beautiful home. Everything you could possibly need is provided. What really sets it apart is little details, like labels explaining how everything in the house works. The gracious hosts have thought of everything. There are fancier houses, but none that will make you feel more at home. It's oceanfront Hawaii, so there will be some traffic, bugs, and the glorious sound of the ocean is ever-present. I would recommend Hale Honu to anyone considering a visit to Hawaii island.
5.0
Hale Honu Kahaluu Bay July '21
This location is second to none. Beautiful home. Everything you could possibly need is provided. What really sets it apart is little details, like labels explaining how everything in the house works. The gracious hosts have thought of everything. There are fancier houses, but none that will make you feel more at home. It's oceanfront Hawaii, so there will be some traffic, bugs, and the glorious sound of the ocean is ever-present. I would recommend Hale Honu to anyone considering a visit to Hawaii island.
5.0
The house was perfect for 11 family members of all ages. Peter was equally wonderful. We all voted to come back.
5.0
Wonderful!
The house was perfect for 11 family members of all ages. Peter was equally wonderful. We all voted to come back.
5.0
This house was simply perfect for our Party of nine. And absolutely stunning stellar review of the Pacific, Ocean wildlife galore. He completely stocked kitchen with everything you could ever imagine needing. And then some. Comfortable beds incredible views ocean at Your fingertips. On a main road, easy walk to multiple beaches, snorkel, surf, paddleboard spots. As well as
places to eat.
Our hosts were extraordinarily easy to communicate with and completely wonderful. Could not recommend this place more.
5.0
Spectacular location for you exploring Hawaiian paradise
This house was simply perfect for our Party of nine. And absolutely stunning stellar review of the Pacific, Ocean wildlife galore. He completely stocked kitchen with everything you could ever imagine needing. And then some. Comfortable beds incredible views ocean at Your fingertips. On a main road, easy walk to multiple beaches, snorkel, surf, paddleboard spots. As well as
places to eat.
Our hosts were extraordinarily easy to communicate with and completely wonderful. Could not recommend this place more.
5.0
Plenty of room for the whole family. Beautiful place
5.0
Great location
Plenty of room for the whole family. Beautiful place
5.0
AMAZING!!!
5.0
Kona House
AMAZING!!!
5.0
Family Vacation
My husband and I took our 3 adult kids, 2 spouses, one grandson (15 mos.), a brother, and 95 year old father with us to Hawaii. There were 10 of us in all and the house was great! We used the studio apartment downstairs for my dad and brother so Dad didn’t have to do the stairs. The rest of us used the big house. It worked great. The sound of the ocean was so relaxing!! The house was well stocked with everything we needed for the baby as well as big kid toys and towels for the beach. The kitchen was also full of the basic necessities. There were grocery stores not too far away so we saved money by cooking at home. It was nice to be close to the beaches too. The house was a convenient and cozy place to come home to after a day of sightseeing or shopping.
The only negatives were red ants on the hammock and flying cockroaches! Yikes! They go with the territory though.
The owners were very responsive to any needs we had during our stay. Wonderful folks! We would definitely recommend this place to other families or groups of friends.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Big Island?
The average price for a rental in Big Island is $376 per night. This rental is $786 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Kona OCEANFRONT PVT Home ~ Sleeps 8+, Hot Tub, 2 min walk to Magic Sands Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Kona OCEANFRONT PVT Home ~ Sleeps 8+, Hot Tub, 2 min walk to Magic Sands Beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Kona OCEANFRONT PVT Home ~ Sleeps 8+, Hot Tub, 2 min walk to Magic Sands Beach?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony / patio.
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