Location: Kealakekua Bay, Kona Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (30-40 mins from Kona airport; appx. 20 mins from Kailua-Kona) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-5)
Keywords: Apartment, condo, flat
Overlooking historic Kealakekua Bay, Lani Iki (“Little Heaven”) is a spacious 1-bedroom, 1 bath apartment with a view of forever. Conveniently located in South Kona (Captain Cook), Lani Iki is less than five minutes from a large, well-stocked supermarket as well as many other shops and restaurants; it is about 35 minutes from the Kona airport. Lani Iki rests among coffee trees and tropical flowers at a comfortable 1200-foot elevation, offering its guests a tranquil resting place graced by sweet-scented breezes and birdsong. Kealakekua Bay, just 10-minutes away, is arguably the best spot on the island for kayaking, dolphin viewing and snorkeling.
You can enjoy the spectacular view from all rooms of this bright, airy apartment with its cheery Hawaiian decor. The bedroom has a queen bed, and the large living area has a queen sleeper sofa, comfortable rattan seating, flat-screen TV, iPod/cd player, and bamboo tiki bar. There is additional sleeping space for 1 or 2 persons ("tropical shabby-chic") on the enclosed porch. The kitchenette has full-size sink, refrigerator, microwave, 2-burner hotplate, coffee maker, toaster, and all the dishes and cooking utensils you will need. Among the many amenities are wireless Internet, cable TV, local phone, all bed, bath and beach linens, hot tub and off-street parking. Laundry facilities are available as well.
When you step out onto the large open deck, you will fully appreciate the breathtaking view of the farmlands and lava fields that slope to the ever-changing Pacific. It’s a great place for socializing, sunning, or snoozing on one of the lounges. Enjoy cooking a tasty meal on the grill or having a soothing soak in the relaxing spa. Picture yourself with your favorite companion and a glass of wine, watching the crimson sun sink through the evening mist at the close of another perfect day in your Little Heaven.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Owner's washer and dryer are available for guests' use.
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : Beach towels provided.
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed : Queen sleeper sofa. Two single futons also available.
- Crib : Crib available.
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : Hot tub with awesome bay view.
- Cable/Satellite TV : Cable TV.
- Video Library : Selection of DVDs available to play on your laptop (DVD player does not work well with our TV).
- CD Player
- Music Library : Great selection of Hawaiian music CDs. Also iPod dock.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Kitchenette with sink, small fridge, 2-burner stovetop (hotplate), microwave oven with grill option, toaster,blender, and coffee maker. Full-size fridge in room off kitchen.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : All utensils, pots and pans, dishes and silverware provided.
- Refrigerator (2) : One small, one large.
- Microwave : Microwave with grill feature.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Large charcoal grill and utensils.
- Deck/Patio : Spacious deck with astounding views, hot tub, BBQ grill, lounge chairs, and dining table and chairs.
- View/Location
- Ocean View : Fantastic views of Kealakekua Bay and south to Pu'uhonua 'O Honaunau (Place of Refuge).
- Mountain View : Mountain and sunset views.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance : US and Canada only.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Quiet, well-behaved pet will be considered.
- Kid Friendly : Children welcome. Note that deck may not be safe for unsupervised toddlers or young children.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 21 or older. Under 21 may be considered with parents' acceptance of responsibility.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking OUTSIDE only.
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- World-class snorkeling, scuba and kayaking just 10 minutes away. Resident spinner dolphins may join you in Kealakekua Bay--an unforgettable experience! Great fishing and surfing nearby, as well as awesome natural sights (such as volcanoes) and historic places.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Pay by check, Paypal or credit card.
$150/night (4 night minimum) .. $975/week (2 Guests). NO added cleaning fee!
Christmas/New Years .. $1250/week. NO added cleaning fee.
Extra Guest .... $ 20/night (Maximum 4 Guests).
No charge for child under 3 years.
Please add 13.25% percent for Hawaii state tax.
(For stays of less than 4 nights, add $50 cleaning fee.)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
The View from Lani Iki, Priceless!
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Kealakekua Bay
Milt's parents and grandparents were born and raised on the Big Island. We were fortunate to be able to return in 2007 to this beautiful piece of paradise. When you experience the view from Lani Iki, you will understand why we named it "Little Heaven."
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
The Big Island is "da best." There is so much to do here--swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and dolphin viewing right here on Kealakekua Bay. Nearby, there are wonderful beaches for swimming, surfing or snorkeling and many other beautiful places to explore: valleys, volcanoes, waterfalls and historical sites. Great restaurants and shopping, too! You really have to experience the ALOHA for yourself.
Owner's Map of Kealakekua Bay
We are supposed to be retired, but since we moved to our little coffee farm in Kona, we are busier than ever. Come visit and see and sample the fruits of our labor--fresh brewed 100% Kona coffee from Keala Lani Farms or fresh-picked fruit--papayas, mangoes, starfruit, pineapples, oranges, limes and much more--depending on the season, of course.
Property Photos
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- Lani Iki's heavenly view of Kealakekua Bay - Big Island Vacation Rentals
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- Lani Iki (downstairs unit) is set on a hillside among coffee trees - Big Island Vacation Rentals
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- Spacious living-dining area opens to deck and awesome view - Big Island Vacation Rentals
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- Comfortable living area has a tropical theme
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- Lani Iki's kitchenette has all you need to prepare and enjoy simple meals.
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- Enjoy the view from your cozy queen-size bed!
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- The large deck offers expansive views of Kealakekua Bay.
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- A typical evening view from Lani Iki
Traveler Reviews (10)
Guest: Oliver
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Date of Stay: 09/12/09
Review Submitted: 04/26/10
Thank you for making our perfect days on the island an unforgettable memory. Your beautiful house with the million $ view was the perfct retreat from which to explore the island and enjoy the surf and beachlife. Our Mauna Kea pics with your warm jackets will receive a special We hope to have the chance to come back on day--in the meantime we will send our friends!at home in Germany. Thanks for helping out!
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Guest: Arnold & MaryJo
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Date of Stay: 01/03/10
Review Submitted: 04/26/10
Your home is indeed a slice of paradice! We arrived expecting to relax and get away from a hectic life...and what we found was complete peace. From the day w arrived and were greetd by your smiles and thoughtfulness and settled into our apartment facing the most glorious view in the world, WE WERE IN HEAVEN! We loved every second we spent here. We simply don't want to leave....we know we'll stay in touch and see you again.
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Guest: Julea & Alan
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Date of Stay: 01/24/10
Review Submitted: 04/26/10
Soooo sad to leave. Thank you very much for sharing your beautiful home with us. Had 6 wondrful nights and evry day was an adventure. Loved the Manago Hotel for dinner--went twic it was so great. What a great, diverse island.... We will be posting many reports on Trip Advisor, etc., about this piece of paradise. Wish we didn't live so far away.
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Guest: Ralph & Lydia
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Date of Stay: 02/07/10
Review Submitted: 04/26/10
We had a wonderful time! Love the view from the lanai. You guys are lovely. We were able to go out during the day & come back to this great spot that felt like home. Mahalo for the great hospitality!
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Guest: Carolyn & John
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Date of Stay: 04/20/10
Review Submitted: 04/26/10
You truly live on a hillside in paradise. Thank you for opening your home to us and taking the time to share your knowledge of Hawaii. W appreciated the fruits and drinks and your thoughtful attntion to the amenities for our comfort. Mahalo!
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Wonderful
Guest: Ralph & Lydia
(Tucson, AZ)
Date of Stay: 02/07/10
Review Submitted: 02/23/10
Everything is as it says in the ad and that view, it is truly breathtaking! The owners were helpful and great hosts. The property is well maintained and if you need something you just need to ask. We were visiting family as well as sightseeing so this was a perfect spot for us. I would definitely recommend this property!
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Guest: Lars and Lotti
(Germany near Cologne)
Date of Stay: 12/06/09
Review Submitted: 12/06/09
We found the paradise on earth! We had such a terrific time at this beautiful place and the hospitality was just overwhelming. The bay view in the morning, the sunset and the starry sky in the evening are breathtaking. The lovely decorated house and the huge lanai make it a very special place to stay - you will love it and you would like to stay forever.... Mahalo, you helped us to make our Hawaiian dream came true!!!!
Owner response:Mahalo plenty to you as well. We love to share our little piece of heaven with new friends.
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A little bit of paradise
Guest: Jerry and Michelle
(Queensbury NY)
Date of Stay: 01/06/09
Review Submitted: 04/27/09
We spent a few days in Jan 2009- we enjoyed sunrise breakfasts on the deck and cool evenings in the hot tub. Sunsets from the deck are breathtaking, The accomadations are fantastic. Clean and comfortable with a great bed. Milt and Christine are fantastic hosts.
Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Great vacation!
Guest: Uwe & Martina
(Freiburg (Black Forest), Germany)
Date of Stay: 12/28/08
Review Submitted: 04/27/09
We spent an unforgettable week around Christmas 08 in Christine and Milton's home - overlooking this magic Kealakekua Bay. We loved waking up in the morning with that beautiful view on the ocean from the middle of our bed - having breakfast on the huge terrace and observing the animals around - we missed the whales though. But as we heard the guests that followed us were lucky enough to see them almost by the dozen - well, you cannot have all of paradise at once...! We loved to come "home" after long days of excursions on the island - unfortunately we were always too tired to get to use the whirl-pool, television, dvd and all the other great equipment of the apartment. We enjoyed Christine and Mitlons hospitality, our little morning talks from terrace to terrace and we were greatful for all the little "hints" that came from them. No matter what we needed (cable for pc, how to solve a car problem, how do we get to...) we just had to ask and were helped immediately! They always tried to make us feel comfortable and at home. We were surprised with fresh fruit, splendid tropical flowers, coffee from their own plants and home-made cookies, and one night, to our big surprise, we even found a little snow-man in our freezer - a present from their excursion to Mouna Kea, which we missed... We would defenitely love to come back soon - if it only wasn't sooooooooooooooooooooooo far!!! Uwe & Martina from Germany (Freiburg in the Black Forest)
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.
Absolutely Gorgeous
Guest: Willy Kealohi
(San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 08/03/08
Review Submitted: 04/08/09
I stayed at Lani Iki for a week in 2008 and it was easily the most relaxing week of my year, if not the past several. The apartment has pretty much all the amenities couple or a small group could need, and the description and photos of the property do it justice visually, but you have to see and hear the exotic birds, smell the sweet, fresh air, and feel the re-energizing sun on your skin to get the big picture. Every morning I woke up there and walked out onto the deck with my Kona coffee, grown on location! It was relaxing to say the least. As far as activities and attractions are concerned, there was something for everybody. While my girlfriend is more of a "lay around and be served drinks by the pool" kind of person, I tend to shy away from large resorts, preferring to look for deserted, hard to reach beaches. To make a long story short, on our trip back from hiking to a near-deserted snorkeling area (we saw one woman with two children over 4 hours) where we swam with sea turtles and all sorts of fish, we took a well deserved pit-stop by a resort's swimming pool. My girlfriend and I were completely content and tuckered out and the end of the day, and returning to Lani Iki at the end of the day was the icing on the cake. We kept busy paddling with the dolphins and snorkeling in the Kealakekua Bay; we explored black and white sand beaches (and even one that has both) all over the island; we visited volcanoes, orchid farms, and golden pools, and we did all of this without spending much money or driving time. An absolutely gorgeous and fulfilling vacation.
Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.
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