Luxury Beachfront Home w\/ Pool, Spa, AC & Stunning Sunset Views at Mermaid Cove
About this house rental
If laid-back luxury is what you crave, Mermaid Cove by Gather has it all. Enjoy some of the best ocean views on the island from the spacious, fully furnished living room. Throw open the giant pocket doors and take in the fresh ocean air while relaxing on the sofa with your partner. Stroll outside to the furnished lanai, the perfect place to listen to birds sing and watch the cruise ships dock. When you're ready for a great meal, the spacious gourmet kitchen is furnished with everything you need to whip up your favorite dish, including high-end finishes and state-of-the-art Bosch appliances. Enjoy a cup of Kona coffee as you watch the sunrise from the spectacular ocean-view eat-in area. Just off the kitchen, a large dining area offers enough space for all of your guests and is an ideal space for a tropical dinner party. Mermaid Cove has four bedrooms (one on the ground floor and two on the second floor) each one furnished with plush bedding, flat-screen TVs, and en suite bathrooms. The third floor is dedicated to the primary suite where you'll enjoy a posh king-size bed, a private lanai, and stunning ocean views. Watch the sunset from your balcony and when you're ready for bed, leave the doors open and listen to the sounds of the waves as you drift off to sleep. Furnished with fluffy cotton towels, a double-slipper clawfoot tub, and a steam shower for two, the spacious primary bath provides a spa-like experience you'll never forget. Grab your friends and watch a movie in the home theater on the 80-inch Smart TV. Choose from a collection of Blu-ray videos or press the Netflix button on the remote for even more choices. For book lovers, Mermaid Cove has a well-stocked library. If you need to work while you're away, the expansive ocean-view corner office is the ideal place to keep up with your projects. Wifi and high-speed internet provide convenience. Outdoors at Mermaid Cove, fun and excitement await you. From the beautiful sandy beach, eight-person Jacuzzi, and expansive swimming pool that flows underneath the lanai, you'll never be at a loss for something to do. No need to pack and go to the beach—you're already there! Enjoy a relaxing morning on the beachfront lounge chairs. Take a dip in the ocean, then wash off the salt and sand in the refreshing heated outdoor shower. Fix a tasty lunch in our covered outdoor barbecue kitchen and serve it to your friends from the swim-up bar. This gorgeous home is secluded in a 24-hour guarded and gated oceanfront community with keypad entry just a short walk to the classic Hawaiian town of Kailua. Watch the cruise ships from the Kailua-Kona Pier, where you'll have access to Hawaii's best scuba diving, big-game fishing, kayaking, and dolphin and whale watching. Visit the famous farmers market. Enjoy shaved ice or a cup of Kona coffee. Dine on a light snack or a gourmet meal, buy an inexpensive souvenir or a piece of fine art, book an activity, go for a swim, or hang out at the beach. The pier is the official starting and finishing point of the Ironman World Championship (held annually in October) and a great place to watch the sunset. Everything you want and need is readily available in the heart of Kailua-Kona town. You'll love exploring the area and its many significant Hawaiian cultural landmarks. Both the Hulihee Palace and the Mokuaikaua Church are located on Ali'i Drive. King Kamehameha I spent his last years living near the current site of what is now the King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, until his passing in 1819. The Ahu'ena Heiau, located on the grounds of the hotel, is a reconstructed temple rebuilt by the late king and is on the register of National Historic Landmarks. Mermaid Cove is one of only a few properties with beachfront access. It's conveniently located, and a great home base to explore the many wonders of the Big Island including Volcanoes National Park, Mauna Kea Observatory, coffee and macadamia nut farms, artist communities, and more! *This property features A/C in all the bedrooms as well as the media room. The living room, dining room, and kitchen areas are not air-conditioned but they feature excellent ventilation* HAWAII TAX ID #TA 085-6500224-01 This property is a licensed short-term vacation rental. STVR-19-364080 / PL-NUCR-2023-001853
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(68 Reviews)
5.0
All the amenities you could ask for, centrally located, and the ultimate snorkel spot right outside your back gate! Loved it!
5.0
The house sits on an amazing small private beach that has a protected reef. The kids enjoyed snorkeling all day and as parents we really didn’t have to worry about waves, etc. The house has plenty of rooms and space for a large family. Also, the house has more the of small niceties such as utensils, spices, plates, etc… than numerous other vacation rentals we have stayed at.
5.0
The house was as advertised and fit out family of 8 adults and 6 grandkids vey well. The pool was amazing and the beach was pretty cool too. My only complaint is the BBQ is hard to light despite changing the starter battery. When it did light there was a big Whoosh.
5.0
Our stay was amazing! The house lives up to the photos. Our younger children loved in the pool, while the teenagers enjoyed the beach right out front. We enjoyed coffee on the balcony watching the waves crash, fish as well as a sea turtle in the tide pool, humpback wales breaching and cocktails with the sunset at night. There was plenty of space for our family of 11. The house was well stocked and had everything we needed.
Thank you for a wonderful vacation! 🌺
5.0
What a great place. Lives up to the listing and then some. Worked great wit our family of 12. Grandkids and parents had a blast. Highly recommended!!
5.0
This property was spacious, comfortable and had a fantastic location. Total Hawaii vibe. Private and right on a beautiful small public (yet not too crowded) beach and just 5 minutes from everything in Kona. Our best family vacation yet.
5.0
We spent a week in Mermaid Cove and leaving was so hard! The views out every back window/door are just jaw dropping. The waves sound like they’re in the house, and the sliding doors that open the living room up to the lanai make it seem as if you’re on the beach at all times.
Being able to walk out the back door and take a few steps to reach the beach and Keiki Ponds absolutely MADE our vacation. Easily the best place to stay in Kona!
Pros:
*LOCATION!!!! The protected cove out back is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, even boogie boarding. We saw a sea turtle, many fish, and a moray eel.
*Well equipped kitchen
*Air conditioning in the bedrooms and relaxation spaces (unnecessary in the living room and kitchen with the breeze off the ocean)
*Pool is private and the rental has tons of pool and beach gear available
*Close to town but felt very private and protected due to it being in a gated community
*Fun spaces and plenty of toys and such for young children (not part of our group but would have been awesome with little ones)
Cons:
*No powder room/guest bathroom which made it a bit challenging while hanging out on main floor; all bathrooms are only accessible through the associated bedrooms
*On high tide days (we had several during our trip), the sea water/beach sand floods the entire backyard, rendering the patio and pool completely unusable (although management had someone out the next day to clean out the sand from the pool)
*Master bathroom shower has an unfrosted window with no covering that looks directly into the neighbor’s house and pool area
This house was the ideal setting for our family vacation and we could not have been happier with the proximity to the ocean. Our son even proposed to his girlfriend just a ways down the beach!
We already miss going to sleep to the sound of the waves crashing on the lava rocks and waking up to the incredible view. Wonderful memories we will always treasure!
5.0
Dream Location
We spent a week in Mermaid Cove and leaving was so hard! The views out every back window/door are just jaw dropping. The waves sound like they’re in the house, and the sliding doors that open the living room up to the lanai make it seem as if you’re on the beach at all times.
Being able to walk out the back door and take a few steps to reach the beach and Keiki Ponds absolutely MADE our vacation. Easily the best place to stay in Kona!
Pros:
*LOCATION!!!! The protected cove out back is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, even boogie boarding. We saw a sea turtle, many fish, and a moray eel.
*Well equipped kitchen
*Air conditioning in the bedrooms and relaxation spaces (unnecessary in the living room and kitchen with the breeze off the ocean)
*Pool is private and the rental has tons of pool and beach gear available
*Close to town but felt very private and protected due to it being in a gated community
*Fun spaces and plenty of toys and such for young children (not part of our group but would have been awesome with little ones)
Cons:
*No powder room/guest bathroom which made it a bit challenging while hanging out on main floor; all bathrooms are only accessible through the associated bedrooms
*On high tide days (we had several during our trip), the sea water/beach sand floods the entire backyard, rendering the patio and pool completely unusable (although management had someone out the next day to clean out the sand from the pool)
*Master bathroom shower has an unfrosted window with no covering that looks directly into the neighbor’s house and pool area
This house was the ideal setting for our family vacation and we could not have been happier with the proximity to the ocean. Our son even proposed to his girlfriend just a ways down the beach!
We already miss going to sleep to the sound of the waves crashing on the lava rocks and waking up to the incredible view. Wonderful memories we will always treasure!
5.0
OMG!!! Such an amazing home. Had it been for sale, I would have purchased it and my kids would be coming there to visit me! This home had absolutely EVERYTHING and ANYTHING you could imagine. Only problem we had was, it was so beautiful, nobody wanted to leave it to go explore! We traveled a long way from West Virginia to stay in the pool! We did go whale watching…shouldn’t have…we saw so many more just watching from the lanai! So many wonderful memories made there. My 4 year old granddaughter cried when we left and asks daily when we are going back to “our” Hawaii house. That’s how much it felt like home to us. We tried for fun to think of something they didn’t have there for their guests…the only thing we could come up with was parkas for our trip up Mauna Kea! This company could give lessons on how to set up a rental home…I can’t imagine anyone doing it better. So grateful for our time spent there.
5.0
Never wanted to leave.
OMG!!! Such an amazing home. Had it been for sale, I would have purchased it and my kids would be coming there to visit me! This home had absolutely EVERYTHING and ANYTHING you could imagine. Only problem we had was, it was so beautiful, nobody wanted to leave it to go explore! We traveled a long way from West Virginia to stay in the pool! We did go whale watching…shouldn’t have…we saw so many more just watching from the lanai! So many wonderful memories made there. My 4 year old granddaughter cried when we left and asks daily when we are going back to “our” Hawaii house. That’s how much it felt like home to us. We tried for fun to think of something they didn’t have there for their guests…the only thing we could come up with was parkas for our trip up Mauna Kea! This company could give lessons on how to set up a rental home…I can’t imagine anyone doing it better. So grateful for our time spent there.
5.0
Has gate to a beach and lagoon for snorkeling. Outstanding location with ease to Farmers Market and town. I do recommend that they put cushions on the dining chairs.
10.0
Has gate to a beach and lagoon for snorkeling. Outstanding location with ease to Farmers Market and town. I do recommend that they put cushions on the dining chairs.
5.0
Superb house with ample amenities in gated community.
Has gate to a beach and lagoon for snorkeling. Outstanding location with ease to Farmers Market and town. I do recommend that they put cushions on the dining chairs.
5.0
The house worked out perfectly for our family of 8. It is extremely well equipped with everything from beach toys to chairs, umbrellas, etc. the kitchen has everything as well. It’s kinda funny but very helpful that someone went crazy with a label maker identifying everything from dishes in each cabinet to light switches. The only thing I’d say is the decorations and furniture are a bit dated and the house has clearly been a high volume rental showing quite a bit of wear and tear. However, having the beach out your front door and close proximity to town really couldn’t be beat.
10.0
The house worked out perfectly for our family of 8. It is extremely well equipped with everything from beach toys to chairs, umbrellas, etc. the kitchen has everything as well. It’s kinda funny but very helpful that someone went crazy with a label maker identifying everything from dishes in each cabinet to light switches. The only thing I’d say is the decorations and furniture are a bit dated and the house has clearly been a high volume rental showing quite a bit of wear and tear. However, having the beach out your front door and close proximity to town really couldn’t be beat.
5.0
Great accommodations and excellent location
The house worked out perfectly for our family of 8. It is extremely well equipped with everything from beach toys to chairs, umbrellas, etc. the kitchen has everything as well. It’s kinda funny but very helpful that someone went crazy with a label maker identifying everything from dishes in each cabinet to light switches. The only thing I’d say is the decorations and furniture are a bit dated and the house has clearly been a high volume rental showing quite a bit of wear and tear. However, having the beach out your front door and close proximity to town really couldn’t be beat.
5.0
Our 2.5 year old had a blast playing in the pool and the tide pools just outside the property. The closets were stocked with toys and supplies for her fun and ours. There was a minor issue with the hot tub not heating up, but it was quickly addressed by the property manager. Awesome place!
5.0
Ideal location for kids
Our 2.5 year old had a blast playing in the pool and the tide pools just outside the property. The closets were stocked with toys and supplies for her fun and ours. There was a minor issue with the hot tub not heating up, but it was quickly addressed by the property manager. Awesome place!
5.0
This home was incredible. I would love to come here every year. They have every single thing you could need, from floaties, water shoes, toys for kids (like I'm talking insane numbers of things, including dress up, legos, new sea creature & mermaid stuffed animals, books, etc.). The location was so wonderful that we didn't really need to leave all that much, as the tide pools had a lot for us to see and explore and we were very close to food (~5 minutes for all the best restaurants). The pool had great shade for the little ones so it wasn't your typical situation of having to get the kids out of the sun for a few hours on vacation. I do think the outside patio chairs need a good cleaning or replacing, however, though this is a minor point. A much more major point of sadness is we only had 6 days here. TRUE REMORSE. We will absolutely be back!
5.0
This house is absolutely beautiful and so well stocked. It was the perfect place to vacation for a large extended family and extremely kid friendly. We hope to come back someday!
5.0
Incredible resort
This home was incredible. I would love to come here every year. They have every single thing you could need, from floaties, water shoes, toys for kids (like I'm talking insane numbers of things, including dress up, legos, new sea creature & mermaid stuffed animals, books, etc.). The location was so wonderful that we didn't really need to leave all that much, as the tide pools had a lot for us to see and explore and we were very close to food (~5 minutes for all the best restaurants). The pool had great shade for the little ones so it wasn't your typical situation of having to get the kids out of the sun for a few hours on vacation. I do think the outside patio chairs need a good cleaning or replacing, however, though this is a minor point. A much more major point of sadness is we only had 6 days here. TRUE REMORSE. We will absolutely be back!
5.0
Amazing place for a family!
This house is absolutely beautiful and so well stocked. It was the perfect place to vacation for a large extended family and extremely kid friendly. We hope to come back someday!
4.0
Great location, beautiful beach, wonderful ocean lagoon, and ample room and supplies for a relaxing vacation
4.0
Mermaid cove
Great location, beautiful beach, wonderful ocean lagoon, and ample room and supplies for a relaxing vacation
5.0
Nick & the folks as Elite properties were super helpful! Iʻve been renting vacation homes every year for 20 years for our large family get aways...this home & our neighbor were by far the most local friendly. I mean itʻs a big deal when a caravan of locals born, raised, and living on this island for more than 25 generations can pull up into what is now a gated community for a vacation well earned and truly feel WELCOMED! The kaheka or tidepools are marvelous, still teaming with wonderful creatures...the fishing (if youʻre experienced) is awesome. We ate fish for 2-nights just from the resources in this area. Pool was the main attraction for the 3-grandchildren and the big 30-something year oldʻs. The upstairs childrenʻs room right off the main suite is well supplied with quality books, toys and DRESS UP supplies. And the Media room is super comfy. Several of us still had Zoom classes, work, and studying to do--wi-fi was great and the home is spacious enough so that we all had our own study space...although being in the pool or out in the water was a distraction. We pre-arranged a day pass for my mom to come visit during the day. Perfect! Would totally come back!!
5.0
Perfect for working holiday, family moments, and quiet time
Nick & the folks as Elite properties were super helpful! Iʻve been renting vacation homes every year for 20 years for our large family get aways...this home & our neighbor were by far the most local friendly. I mean itʻs a big deal when a caravan of locals born, raised, and living on this island for more than 25 generations can pull up into what is now a gated community for a vacation well earned and truly feel WELCOMED! The kaheka or tidepools are marvelous, still teaming with wonderful creatures...the fishing (if youʻre experienced) is awesome. We ate fish for 2-nights just from the resources in this area. Pool was the main attraction for the 3-grandchildren and the big 30-something year oldʻs. The upstairs childrenʻs room right off the main suite is well supplied with quality books, toys and DRESS UP supplies. And the Media room is super comfy. Several of us still had Zoom classes, work, and studying to do--wi-fi was great and the home is spacious enough so that we all had our own study space...although being in the pool or out in the water was a distraction. We pre-arranged a day pass for my mom to come visit during the day. Perfect! Would totally come back!!
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Loved every sunrise every sunset. Place was great, clean, location was great. Shave ice was something we had to go get everyday the drive there was about 10 minutes not bad at all! We didn’t want to leave, but definitely we will be back.
5.0
The Sizemore and Torrico 2019 family’s vacation!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Loved every sunrise every sunset. Place was great, clean, location was great. Shave ice was something we had to go get everyday the drive there was about 10 minutes not bad at all! We didn’t want to leave, but definitely we will be back.
5.0
Kona vacation
Perfect location for a family with children. The access to the calm waters and sandy beach was ideal. Never crowded and staying at the house is a vacation in its own right. Nice to come back from a day of island exploring to a relaxing home.
4.0
Family Getaway!
We came in July which is naturally hot and humid. So, this open style home is just that! Thankfully, the bedrooms were air conditioned with the exception of one room and that air conditioner was waiting for a part. With that said, the view was spectacular! The tide pool made a perfect place to swim and hangout on gorgeously soft sand. The interior of the house was whimsically decorated with a mermaid theme. If you have kids....this is a perfect place to stay! They had costumes for kids, swimming wraps for adults, every floatation device including wet socks for the ocean. My husband and boys loved sitting on the veranda facing the ocean. We all enjoyed making meals and sitting down together for dinner or breakfast. The washer and dryer was really quite nice and clean, no musty smell. They did have a couple of unavoidable incidents to the house. One incident was a swell came and I guess washed sand and 4 inches of water into the bottom part of the patio/swimming area and the bottom guest room. Although the room and bathroom were very clean, it still strongly smelled musty enough that no one wanted to sleep there. The small library type room also had a strong smell to it but we didn't use that room. The other incident was the air conditioner was not working in one of the main floor bedrooms. They did come to fix it later in the week as our trip was coming to an end. My biggest surprise was that no notification was given to us that the repair people would be there and would have full access to the house. I happened to come back to the house by myself and found the repairman in the house. He was very nice but it put him also at a disadvantage. I called Nick, the manager, and he was also unaware the repairman would be there. This happened twice as the pool cleaners also came without our knowledge. It is a gated community with surveillance cameras for after hours however, the beach is still a public beach. Some days we left the big sliding glass doors open and other days we closed them. They have a great baseball field and soccer field behind the community. It was a nice and homey feeling; not touristy at all. Overall, we truly had the best time in this gorgeous house. Some minor issues could easily be resolved. My husband definitely said he would like to come back in the future.
5.0
We’ll Be Back!
Absolutely awesome home. The owner has supplied everything you need for an amazing Hawaiian vacation! Snorkels, fins, goggles, towels, pool toys and floats, sunscreen, dress-up clothes, games, toys, and books for the little ones and big ones.
The bunk room for the kinds was adorable! This is a perfect location right at Keiki Ponds. It is a very short walk to town and lots of shops and restaurants. Don’t miss the farmer’s market for fresh fruits and vegetables. We can’t wait to come back!!
5.0
Great house
Great house, great location, great views.
5.0
Excellent location, beautiful home
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had one toddler and two babies alongside 5 adults staying in this house. There was ample space for the separate families. The location was wonderful. Directly outside the house was a beautiful beach with a sheltered swimming area - perfect for young kids and babies. The pool and hot tub were fantastic. Almost too good, as we could not get our 4 year old out of there. I was most surprised by all the extras. There were tons of pool toys, sand toys, kids books, games, stuffed animals, toys and all the kitchen gadgets you would ever want. We did have some problems with the bedroom air conditioning units, but management was responsive and the issues were dealt with. The main living space was spectacular and with the sliding doors open the breeze flowed nicely through the house. The lay out of the house did cause a bit of confusion, as the master is quite amazing but also houses the pull out coach/futon and the bunk beds for the kids. We intended for our senior most traveler to enjoy it but ultimately it went to the biggest family. In addition, the room downstairs was a bit musty, but with the windows open and the fan going, the smell improved. Overall we had a fantastic time filled with plenty of pool time, ocean time and grilling.
5.0
Really fabulous!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stayed....two families with 3 15-year-old boys for a week in March. The house worked perfectly for us. The "Queen's Bath" the ocean pool just outside the house was lovely and a great place to swim around, look at fish and crabs and urchins, and just generally relax. A lovely small white sand beach. The house itself (Kona Bay Bliss) was great. Super clean and comfortable. The beds were great, and I am super picky. The house and kitchen were very well stocked with everything we could want. The pool was a main focus for our boys - as well as our old selves. And the hot tub was lovely. We honestly didn't have any issues, so did not need to reach out to management, which is a great thing! There is not air-conditioning, which might be a factor in hot summer months. This is a beautiful and clearly much-loved home. We enjoyed our week in paradise immensely!
5.0
Family Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had such a wonderful time at Kona Bay Bliss. This is our second time staying here and we decided this year, we’re coming back every year. The new owners added some really nice personal touches. The kids room was filled with mermaids and flip sequence pillows. My six year old daughter was in heaven. We spent mornings tide looking and sipping coffe on the Landis with George pics and endless views. Walking distance to town and across the street was a huge field and awesome park/playground. We had a one year old with us as well and even though there are stairs, she was safe with the baby gates that were provided. Can’t wait to come back!!!!
5.0
Very Special property with lots of life time memories made.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
11 family members had a vacation to remember. We've been spoiled for the rest of our lives. This place had everything you could want or desire in a home. The most well equipped we have ever stayed in. Location was perfect and we stayed around the property most of the time. Nick went the extra mile in taking care of us. As a family, we have not gone back to a property, but to a person, they want to come back to Kpna Bliss.
5.0
Perfect for our large family of 11 and close to EVERYTHING active water view and the beach access.
Great folks to work with this house has the best supplied kitchen we have ever rented. We have done over 40. Location is amazing super active water view. We had a ball. We have never rented the same place twice .... but this is probably the exception. The management company was very helpful and the new owners really want you to have the best experience with all the stuff this place comes with for our use. Just wish we could have stayed another 11 days.
5.0
Perfect location, very clean and so serene
This is our second stay at Kona Bay Bliss and we loved as much this trip as we did the first. The location is great as it is a nice walk to downtown Kona for coffee of a morning, or some shopping. We found the house to be well appointed for cooking and beach items. There was the occasional gecko that would visit us as well, so don’t be surprised when they pop in as they are harmless and fascinating. Our days pretty much revolved around sunset - every evening we fixed our sunset cocktails and enjoyed the show from our porch or from the lava rock closer to the ocean. It doesn’t get any better than that!
4.0
Enjoyable stay in a beautiful location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Myself and the other guests came for the Ironman World Championships that I was competing in. The home was in the perfect location-only about a 1/2 mile walk to the pier. It was also situated on a public beach area that had a nice relaxing tide pool that could be enjoyed without the intense waves that you find at other beaches. The house had plenty of room for all the guests and had all the amenities. There were only a couple issues; however, they were resolved right away. The first was the refrigerator/freezer which wasn't working(keeping things cold or producing ice) for the first couple days. The property manager did come over the same day to address the issue thankfully and we were able to use it the rest of the time without any problems. The other issue was with the guard station. There was a concern from the guard house that we were coming in and out too much but that was simply because we had 10 people staying in the house and a couple days we had people over for dinner/to spend time together with friends. I'm not sure where the concern came from, whether the guards or the owner or property manager had issues, but it seemed one party or another was overly concerned with the use of the gate pass when no rules or guidelines were being violated. We were harassed by the guards for a few days but then it seemed to calm down. There was some mold noticed in the downstairs bedroom and a musty smell. I'm assuming this is due to the proximity to the ocean and lack of airflow in the downstairs bedroom, but that is something that could and should be addressed for future guests. One more thing to keep in mind is that there is no AC in the house. It does get quite stuffy in the bedrooms during the day and all of the windows need to be open, but later at night and into the early morning hours it's not too bad. Just be prepared to be in very light clothing during the daytime hours. All in all we enjoyed our stay and had a great time.
4.0
Enjoyable stay in a beautiful location.
Myself and the other guests came for the Ironman World Championships that I was competing in. The home was in the perfect location-only about a 1/2 mile walk to the pier. It was also situated on a public beach area that had a nice relaxing tide pool that could be enjoyed without the intense waves that you find at other beaches. The house had plenty of room for all the guests and had all the amenities. There were only a couple issues; however, they were resolved right away. The first was the refrigerator/freezer which wasn't working(keeping things cold or producing ice) for the first couple days. The property manager did come over the same day to address the issue thankfully and we were able to use it the rest of the time without any problems. The other issue was with the guard station. There was a concern from the guard house that we were coming in and out too much but that was simply because we had 10 people staying in the house and a couple days we had people over for dinner/to spend time together with friends. I'm not sure where the concern came from, whether the guards or the owner or property manager had issues, but it seemed one party or another was overly concerned with the use of the gate pass when no rules or guidelines were being violated. We were harassed by the guards for a few days but then it seemed to calm down. There was some mold noticed in the downstairs bedroom and a musty smell. I'm assuming this is due to the proximity to the ocean and lack of airflow in the downstairs bedroom, but that is something that could and should be addressed for future guests. One more thing to keep in mind is that there is no AC in the house. It does get quite stuffy in the bedrooms during the day and all of the windows need to be open, but later at night and into the early morning hours it's not too bad. Just be prepared to be in very light clothing during the daytime hours. All in all we enjoyed our stay and had a great time. Beautiful location. Very nice pool, hot tub, and grill area, and plenty of room for all of the guests and more if you want to have people over for a cookout, etc. Would recommend to future travelers or athletes coming to stay for the Ironman World Championships.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Kailua-Kona?
The average price for a rental in Kailua-Kona is R 3,610 per night. This rental is R 33,068 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Luxury Beachfront Home w\/ Pool, Spa, AC & Stunning Sunset Views at Mermaid Cove. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Luxury Beachfront Home w\/ Pool, Spa, AC & Stunning Sunset Views at Mermaid Cove. Enjoy the water!
Is Luxury Beachfront Home w\/ Pool, Spa, AC & Stunning Sunset Views at Mermaid Cove pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Luxury Beachfront Home w\/ Pool, Spa, AC & Stunning Sunset Views at Mermaid Cove?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.