Location: Captain Cook, Kona Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (20-25 minutes south of Kailua-Kona) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 3-4)
Keywords: Apartment-attached to our home
Join us, just a few minutes above beautiful Kealakekua Bay on the South Kona coast, where Spinner Dolphins often frolic in the morning sun. Borrow our two-person kayak and paddle across the bay to the Captain Cook Monument, site of the famous British explorer's demise and some of the best snorkeling on the Big Island.
Surrounded by mango, macadamia, breadfruit, and coffee trees, you will awaken to the sounds of birds on our private two acres of property. Dolphin Bay Hideaway is a separate and spacious one bedroom, one bath apartment adjoining our home. With a kitchen full of amenities and gas barbecue outside, you may choose to eat all your meals in. Yet despite the property's rural feel, excellent dining and shopping are just minutes away.
Scuba divers will enjoy a wide variety of nearby dive sites. Certified Scuba instruction and guided dive tours are also available through the owner's dive business, "Wanna Dive?". We will be happy to direct beach goers to any number of secluded, uncrowded beaches within 10 to 30 minutes of your accommodations, including Manini, Keei, and Ho'okena. The lovely Place of Refuge National Park is only minutes away. Snorkel gear, beach chairs and mats, beach towels, and coolers are available for your enjoyment and convenience.
Come relax with us at Dolphin Bay Hideaway, and find out what an enjoyable vacation is meant to be!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : In bedroom only.
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Ocean View : View is narrow. From outside only.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Secured network. Network key will be provided upon arrival.
- Other Amenities
- Children will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please inquire. Snorkel gear, beach chairs, beach mats, boogie boards, and coolers are available for guest use.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Live Theatre
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$129/night + Tax,(2 person occupancy) .. $699/week + Tax
$10/night/each addtnl. guest. (Additional nights pro-rated) .. $2299/month, + Tax
*There Is a 5 Night Minimum Charge* HI tx rate = 13.42%
$200 Fully Refundable Damage and Cleaning Deposit.
Deposit and One-Half of Total Rental Fees + Taxes Due Within 14 Days of booking
Remaining balance due at least 30 days prior to arrival.
All refundable deposits will be returned within 14 days of departure.
Contact us for cancellation policies.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Above Kealakekua Bay, a Diver's and Adventurer's Hideaway
Year Purchased: 1999
This point marks the trailhead for the hike down to the monument. The trail covers 2 miles and a 1300ft. elevation change one way. The views of the ocean and bay are spectacular. A relaxing and refres
You made it! Jump in for a refreshing cool off. Walk just little distance toward the back of the bay and check out the Cook Monument up close.
Launch our kayak here to explore the bay, a designated and unspoiled Marine Preserve. Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins often come into the bay to rest and play.
This is the water entry point for one of the best known shore dives and snorkeling sites on the island.
At least, that's what the locals call it. There is a wonderful picnic area here with tables and grills. At the far end, you can find the trailhead for the King's Trail and hike for several miles along
A nice little beach park. Shower and bathroom facilities. Nice beach, some snorkeling.
Local produce and products. Sundays 9am to 1pm.
This is where we launch our boat. Fishing charters and many water tour companies operate out of here.
Owner's Map of Captain Cook
Steve and I fell in love with Kona and the Big Island while vacationing here in 1997. We had only been on the island for a few hours when we both asked, "What would it be like to live here?" And the rest, as they say, is history. We both had more than a passing interest in SCUBA diving, and the clear, warm waters of Kona beckoned. Little did I know that starting and managing a dive charter business and, recently, a dive shop would be the result! We love making our home here in Kona and invite our guests to come experience the beauty of this magical place, both above and under the water.
Property Photos
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- Large bedroom with queen bed and single day bed
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- More of the large bedroom, with adjoining full bath.
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- View from your private lanai
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- A blazing sunset from the house.
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- Nearby beach overlooking Kealakekua Bay down the hill from the property.
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- Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins in the bay.
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- Snorkeling pristine waters in Kealakekua Bay
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- Enjoying a sunset from the beach.
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- Exploring underwater with Pat and Steve's dive company
Traveler Reviews (17)
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Paul Stanton
(Hamilton MT)
Date of Stay: 01/01/06
Review Submitted: 01/24/06
We loved our stay here! Being from rural Montana, we're used to peace and quiet, and we weren't disappointed. The noisiest things were the birds each morning, and them we didn't mind. Pat and Steve were perfect hosts--helpful with information and advice, but respectful of our privacy. They are very honest and professional in their business dealings with guests, and have made every effort for their guests' comfort. We've recommended their place to friends.
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Can't beat it!
Guest: Kris
(Port Angeles, WA)
Date of Stay: 06/03/11
Review Submitted: 06/15/11
We just returned from a 7-day stay at Dolphin Hideaway. The apartment was perfect for the two of us, and other than food there was almost nothing we needed to buy in order to cook at least one meal a day there. Pat and Steve had ice chests, beach chairs, towels and snorkel equipment available, and Steve very kindly took the time to fit me with the proper snorkel mask. There's adequate room for cooking in the kitchen/dining area, and very comfortable couches and bed. Lots of linens, pillows, etc...really, everything you might need is right there. The location was perfect as we ended up doing most of our snorkeling at Two-Step which was I think less than 20 minutes away by the one-way road, though most mornings we went via the highway so we could get our fix at The Coffee Shack on the way. Also it was only a little over an hour to some of the prime Kohala snorkeling, and it took us 2 hours to get up to Volcanoes Park from the Hideaway. Steve and Pat were ideal hosts -- they always seemed available when we had questions, but weren't conspicuous the rest of the time. The grounds are really pretty, and we enjoyed the birdsong along with our fresh avocados every day. If we are fortunate enough to make it back to the Big Island someday Dolphin Hideaway will be the first reservation we get booked! Much aloha to Steve and Pat.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.
Paradise!
Guest: Christy Huff
(Los Banos, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/14/11
Review Submitted: 04/25/11
Enjoyed a wonderful week's stay at the Hideaway. It was a perfect fit for us: beautiful tropical setting, so close to everything (including our favorite snorkel spot), stocked with everything we could have imagined needing, and very roomy! Thanks to Pat and Steve for providing us with information on the area, coolers, beach chairs, towels, and kayak. The highlight of our trip was the manta ray night snorkel with Steve and company. I especially loved sitting on our own deck enjoying the many birds and geckos. The fruit trees were a plus! We'll be back!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.
Favorite place to stay
Guest: Cathy and Brian
(Ann Arbor, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 01/06/10
Review Submitted: 10/21/10
We have travelled all over New Zealand, Australia, Europe, Central America, the South Pacific and the Caribbean, and Dolphin Bay Hideaway on the Big Island is our favorite place to stay. We’ve been a bit hesitant to write a review because we don’t too many people to find out about it! We stayed there for the month of January in 2009 and for 6 weeks in Jan/Feb in 2010. Pat and Steve are absolutely perfect hosts --- they are gracious, friendly and are available any time you need them, but they give you so much privacy. We are both marine biologists, and Pat and Steve even let us set up aquaria in the garage for our research. We’ve never stayed anywhere that was as clean as Dolphin Bay Hideaway (DBH), and as well-stocked with plush towels and linens and absolutely everything you could possibly need in the kitchen. The house was plenty roomy, even when my sister visited us for a week. The comfy table and chairs on the deck provided us with a wonderful place to work on our computers, to watch the birds and geckos, to have drinks or eat meals, and to watch the sunset. It is hard to describe how peaceful it is to stay away from all the hubbub of the resorts along the ocean. Yet, the DBH is so close to the best snorkeling spots on the island. We loved foraging for fruits in the yard. The use of snorkeling equipment, coolers, beach chairs and a kayak made our visit so much more comfortable and enjoyable. I can not think of anything that Pat and Steve could do to improve the wonderful experience of staying at the DBH.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.
The Perfect Place to Stay
Guest: Long Beach CA Family
(Long Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/14/10
Review Submitted: 07/30/10
Staying at the Dolphin Hideaway with Pat and Steve was one of the highlights of our trip to Hawaii. The Hideaway is located just above Kealakekua Bay which is close to the bay where Captain Cook's monument is located. Near by, there are several historical sights. This area also offers what I consider to be the best snorkeling on all the Hawaiian Islands. All of this, but the Dolphin is still close enough to Kauila-Kona to hit the big city if your missing a little bit of "urban" atmosphere. Pat and Steve are the perfect hosts. They were available, helpful and friendly. They were that great! The apartment itself was absolutely lovely. Our incredible hostess, Pat, spared no expense. The apartment was richly furnished, but was still home-like (maybe even better than home). There was a wonderful kitchen so it was very easy to cook and make meals, comfortable places to sit outside and view the surrounding areas along with all types of extras that made traveling easier. Pat and Steve provided us with chairs, boogie boards, and even offered the use of a kayak. There is so much more I could say, but I think the best recommendation I could make for staying at the Dolphin Hideaway is that we will always try to stay there when we visit Kailua-Kona. We've stayed at several different places in Kona and none of them begin to compare with the Dolphin Hideaway. Go! Enjoy!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.
Steve, Linda , Gary & Sue from England. May 2010
Guest: Linda/Steve/Gary/Sue
(Tempsford, England.)
Date of Stay: 05/08/10
Review Submitted: 06/07/10
This truely was a magnificent holiday and fulfilled every expectation. The accommodation is spacious, clean and very well equipt for all our needs. The garden provided us with fresh fruit for our breakfast every day and the hideaway was central for most daily needs. Shops were only minutes away as well as good restaurants and yet you felt that you were in total seclusion and away from the woes of the world. Pat and Steve were the perfect hosts, there if you needed them but not intrusive at all. This idylic hideaway is great value for money and the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a peaceful holiday. The beautiful colourful birds and various wildlife kept us enthralled with the wonders of nature that abound this almost natural hideaway. Thanks Pat and Steve for a wonderful holiday, we will be back.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.
Dolphin Bay Hideway
Guest: Monica_
(Petaluma, California)
Date of Stay: 03/16/10
Review Submitted: 04/20/10
I will definitely recommend this vacation rental to my family and friends! We stayed here for a week in March and had the most amazing time! The place is very cozy and peaceful and we certainly made ourselves at home. It has everything you could possibly need for a very reasonable price. We took full advantage of the FREE use of the kayak, snorkeling gear, boogie boards, beach chairs/umbrellas, coolers, etc, etc. We cooked & barbecued most of our meals there and ate out on the lani taking in the scenery. Pat was extremely helpful with assisting us with the kayak and sharing her knowledge of the island. We felt more like locals of the island than tourists. This beats staying in a hotel any day. I would definitely stay here again.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
temporary resident vs. tourist feeling
Guest: tj and cathy
(chicago area)
Date of Stay: 02/01/09
Review Submitted: 03/09/09
Pat and Steve are excellent hosts--helpful but respectful of one's privacy. The apartment itself is fantastic and reflects a restful, clean, well equipped, and functional area. Zero problems with the living space were encountered. If I was to critique our month long visit, it would be the driveway can be a bit difficult to locate initially, Terrific value for this property---for those looking for deluxe accomodations with beach at your doorstep, this is not it. If you seek a quite, non commercial, pretty rainforest environment for a reasonable price, then you will love this property. It is very convenient to Kona and the Captain Cook bay area, but offers a native neighborhood feeling. We felt like temporary residents of the Big Island vs. tourists!!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/08
Review Submitted: 03/14/08
This is a great place -- clean as a whistle and really well stocked. The furnishings are very good quality, and everything we need is right here. (The bed is wonderful!) Pat and Steve are friendly and helpful but not overbearing -- really nice people. It's quiet and comfortable, a good place to relax and spend time when not seeing the sights. We've been here for two weeks and loved it --we recommend it highly.
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Lori Scuba Diver
(Berkeley, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 03/01/05
Review Submitted: 03/22/05
Pat and Steve are the perfect hosts, and the apartment is really great! Very comfortable, well designed and outfitted, lovely deck to relax on, comfortable beds, EVERYTHING you might need thought out. PLUS if you're a diver, Steve can take you out! my husband had a great dive with him, learned lots and saw lots.
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