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Beach nearby
Interior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, video games, books

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Place, Magic Sands Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kahalu'u Beach Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Kailua Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kahakai Place - AC, Gated, 1 Block from the Ocean

Please note, effective Jan 1st. 2026, Hawaii`s Transient Accommodations Tax will increase from 10.25% to 11% for all stays with an arrival in 2026 forward. We may need to collect the tax difference to secure and finalize your booking. We will contact you to confirm the adjusted amount.
Enjoy relaxed island living in this two-story, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Hawaiian home. Nestled in a small gated community, this private retreat offers a lush, tropical lanai and peaceful surroundings—yet you’re only minutes from the heart of downtown Kona. All the comforts of home blend seamlessly with elegant island design, creating the perfect balance of vacation and convenience.
For same-day bookings, please contact us directly to confirm availability.
Inside, understated elegance meets modern comfort:
Primary Suite: King bed, ensuite bath, A/C, and ceiling fan
Guest Bedroom 1: Queen bed, A/C, and ceiling fan
Guest Bedroom 2: Queen bed with ceiling fan
Living Area: Plush seating, Smart TV, A/C, and free WiFi
Kitchen: Fully equipped with oven, stovetop, dishwasher, coffee maker, microwave, and toaster
Outdoor Space: Covered lanai with BBQ grill—perfect for a family meal or evening cocktail
Parking: Covered carport for two vehicles
With split-system air conditioning in the primary and guest bedrooms as well as the living room, you’ll stay cool and comfortable no matter the time of day. Ceiling fans throughout the home keep the island breezes flowing.
Each bedroom includes its own Smart TV for streaming your favorite shows, and there’s a local phone for free calls to the U.S. mainland.
Quiet, private, and beautifully appointed, this home is ideal for families, couples, or small groups looking to enjoy the best of Kona in comfort and style.
We provide complimentary starter essentials including paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, laundry detergent, hand soap, and trash bags. We also have an air mattress, pack and play, and high chair available for rent.
Receive peace-of-mind knowing that if something does go wrong, one of our friendly and professional staff members is only a phone call away. With a warm “Aloha”, we at First Island Realty look forward to welcoming you to your tropical getaway!
We respect your privacy and security while staying with us and will not enter the unit without your express consent.
Hawaii GE/TA-209-459-4048-01
STVR-19-368680
NUC-19-2000
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Magic Sands Beach. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 5 minutes by car from Magic Sands Beach and 9 minutes from Kailua Pier
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 3760170970000, GE-209-459-4048-01, TA-209-459-4048-01
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Kahakai Place Tropical Get-away Centrally Located Big Island
Kahakai Place Tropical Get-away Centrally Located Big Island
90073

Reviews

Kahakai Place - AC, Gated, 1 Block from the Ocean Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this place! it was just what we wanted. Quiet, close to the main road, shopping and restaurants. Lovely outdoor area to enjoy the sounds of nature or gentle rain on the lanai. Reserved parking for two vehicles. Just felt like home. Our host responded quickly to any communication and went above and beyond in one instance. You won’t be disappointed if you pick this one.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Served our group well!

Close to the ocean and all downtown amenities. Gated community - very private, quiet and secure. Loved the patio. We had most our meals there and lots of laughs. Kitchen was well equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Spencer D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Poor maintenance and communication

AC was down from day one. I called for someone to come fix it and the failed. They say maintenance person came to fix and solve the problem. But no they failed. AC breaker keeps shutting off. From day one until check out. NO AC! Very hot and uncomfortable place with no AC. Everyday I bugged them but they failed. Very poor communication. I wouldn’t recommend staying there. Parking was too tight and very dark.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kristen E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

Good location, quiet. Not having AC in 3rd bedroom made it unusable for sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lance T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing spot near Kona

My family and I enjoyed the stay here. It's a long walk to town (~2 miles) but a quick drive.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Visit!

Enjoyed our stay! House was clean, walking distance from most spots. Easy to get around!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely little house near the ocean

We had a great stay during our time in Kona. It was such a short walk over to a public access beach did some tide pooling and also really close near Da poke shack which was delicious. I would def recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jepson F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas in Kona

House was great for our family-good location in quiet neighborhood. Plenty of room and outdoor patio areas were great, even a yard. A/C much appreciated!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kermit C., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional place

Best place we have stayed so far ANYwhere. Phenomenal fit for us. The location was excellent. The outside spaces are simply beautiful. I spent hours enjoying the meticulous landscaping, flowers and fruit trees which attract butterflies, birds and they even have a family of mongooses living right in the hedge. They visited me every day.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Quang L.

Liked: Cleanliness

nice trip

had a great time. thanks for such a nice propertly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

The place is amazing! This home is easy to to figure out; getting there and getting in, turning on lights and A/C, etc. The yard and patio is so inviting and restful. The fruit trees were not quite ready but watching the bananas grow over our stay was fun. I would stay here again, if the place is open/available.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would choose this property again

Very happy with the rental and communication with property manager.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Beverly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family house

Enjoy our stay at the house. Room for 4 adults and two kids to spend time together and enjoy the outdoor areas too. The kitchen was nice for family meals. The location was convenient to everywhere we wanted to go. close to town, and highways for our extended trips to Hilo, the south and north shores. Enjoyed running the Ali’i road in the mornings with the sea breeze.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Jeannie C.

Great for a family!

We loved this home for our family Of five! There’s a wonderful little beach which we found that was close to home 10 min away). About a 30 min walk to downtown part of Kailua. Property manager dealt with any issues we had right away. The outdoor patios were great!

2/10 Terrible

Christopher A.

Missing essentials, wife's wedding rings stolen!

The house itself was fine, although it lacked some basic essentials (dishwasher detergent, soap/shampoo, paper towels, ran out of laundry detergent after one load). Struggled with a dying TV remote the whole stay during nights. There are air conditioning wall units downstairs (living room/kitchen area) and upstairs in 2/3 bedrooms. The smallest bedroom with single mattress, where our young child stayed, had NO AC unit. So his room was sweltering unless we ran the AC 24/7 along with fans redirecting air into his room. The real issue was my wife’s wedding rings stolen on our second day there. And it was NOT a break-in. Someone used the door code (which we found out later the First Island Realty property management company only changes QUARTERLY), and grabbed them off the kitchen counter. Nothing else was missing or even gone through. Unfortunately, my wife left them in plain sight as she does at home out of reflex, no thought of being stolen. One of the property mgt staff was in the house that day while we were at the beach to troubleshoot a cable/Netflix issue. We weren’t expecting him to come in while we were out, unannounced. He also turned down the AC, which we spent all night cooling our son’s room—so back to square one. It could have been anyone, as the code was last changed in April, but you know… Filed a police report with the Kona police, had the door codes changed, but my wife and older daughter felt unsafe for the remainder of the stay. Personally, I wish I picked THE OTHER place I had been considering…
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Johann K.

Liked: Cleanliness

It's better than what is advertised

I was blown away about the cleanliness of this property. The location is perfect. It's only a 10-minute walk from the beach. The property is big enough to house 6 people in 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. It is in excellent condition. I would definitely stay here again when we come back to visit Kona.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

The house was perfect for our adult children and grandson. A perfect vacation Highly rated

The property was safe yard had oranges and bananas for us to eat. Clean and two patios were wonderful as we had 6 adults and one baby in the house. We could play cards and party or relax privately when we needed alone time. Mark was amazing and made sure everything was perfect. You will not regret a moment if you rent this home.
Stayed 25 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Karen E., Salt Lake City

pretty house

This is a nice, spacious home with cute decor. The kitchen has most things you would need and a nice selection of spices. The house is off A'li Drive and about a mile and a half from magic sands beach. It is in a residential neighborhood, lots of trees, and there is a lot of bird life. We saw parrots, and a flock of waxbills comes to the yard every morning, along with a variety of other birds. The downsides are the house can get a little hot - especially the third bedroom, and the outdoor gear is not great. There should be a real cool box, not styrofoam, and the beach umbrella was sad. That said, we enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

David E., Austin

We thought the house was clean, comfortable, and overall a great value.

My wife and I stayed here with our two daughters (12 & 14) and her parents. There was plenty of room, and our girls said it was their favorite place they had stayed so far in Hawaii. The central location made it convenient for accessing sites all along the Kona coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

JILL C., Las Vegas

Perfect house for the family.

The house was very clean and comfortable. The master bed was a sleep number, and there were flat screens in every room. Beautiful exterior and close to amenities in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mirko H.

BEAUTYFUL HOUSE AND NICE LOCATION

A NICE PLACE FOR A FAMILY WITH A LOT OF SPACE AND COMFORT

2/10 Terrible

Agnieszka P., Palm Harbor, USA

Substandard cleaning service.

The house is situated on a quiet street with a gate access. I have asked for an early check in and we were allowed to check in at 1PM instead of 3pm, but the house was not cleaned. I have called the office to get it remediated. The cleaning lady showed up around 1:30PM and as she was cleaning the house we noticed that she did not change the linen but simply "made the bed". When we asked her about getting the linen changed she stated that she "was not told to do it." She left around 3:20PM and left a dryer full of wet towels. All the linen and pillows were filthy and smelly, clearly not washed or changed for weeks! I had to call the office again to get this resolved. Ended up spending the rest of the day shopping for new linen and pillows (which was only partially refunded to us) and making our beds (hardly an expected start to our vacation). Our cleaning fee was refunded and we were allowed a late check out on the last day. Overall I do not recommend staying in this house as you risk sleeping in a dirty bed unless you are ready to do all the work yourself upon arrival (small dryer and washer are not up to the task).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Julie S., Honokaa, Hawaii

Great house, super clean and comfortable

Only stayed one night, super impressed by how well the house was stocked. Comfortable atmosphere, great outdoors great indoors. We had a great time! Thank you we would definitely book again and will recommend to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jay R.

Clean, new, rental

Very nice property. Relatively new construction with nice furniture, bathrooms, and kitchen. No view of beach or water(but that didn't really matter to us since we left early and came back late). The place is quiet and serine. Somewhat difficult to find and get to. A gate was locked so my wife had to find another route.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016

8/10 Good

Raye Z.

Comfortable and convenient for Ali'i Drive attractions

The property was comfortable for our family of 5 adults and 2 children. Finding the property was a little tricky, as the street off from Ali'i Drive did not have a noticeable street sign. But once we found the street, things went smoothly. We appreciated being able to connect to WIFI, but could not figure out how to play a DVD (there were a number of DVDs available). The location is very good: easy to find a beach for snorkeling, close to restaurants on Ali'i Drive, and a good starting point for many sight-seeing adventures. The property is low-key, nothing flashy, but comfortable -- and quiet. Good choice for a family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2016