Location: Private Homes, Kailua-Kona, Kona Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (Near White Sands Beach makai from Ho'omaluhia Place) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 5-7)
Keywords: Kona, Kailua Kona, Alii Drive, Private, Oceanfront, Ocean, Hot tub, Luxury, Beautiful, Hawaii, Pool, Wifi, Spa, Gated,
Aloha and Welcome :)
Nothing between you and Sunsets but the Pacific Ocean.
Swim from the house to one of the nearby beaches and then jog home through parks saying hello to new friends. Dolphins, sea turtles & mantas are seen from the house daily. In the evening enjoy the sunset from the hot tub and then a massage. Dinner might include locally caught lobsters or fish. After catching up on e-mail, watch a movie and then let the waves lull you to sleep in a very nice bed. This is the perfect setting for a relaxing get away.
Two sets of French doors frame a lawn and then the sea. This home boasts a Hot Tub only 20 feet from the Pacific Ocean complimented by a Lagoon Style Dipping Pool. They share a shaded patio accessed by another set of French doors. Attractive Landscaping includes sheltered paths, palm trees, and greenery around the pool. Footpath lighting helps you find the front door at night. The views are spectacular.
A list of more features that make this a very nice house to live in:
·Fresh paint and constant maintenance and appliance replacements are just part of living here.
·Rock walls, automatic security gate with copper detailing, a new copper roof, travertine floors, modern kitchen, indoor rock garden (zen?) make it aesthetically appealing.
·The modern kitchen is fully supplied with quality pots, pans, cutlery, silverware, glassware, etc. and all the normal appliances.
·Besides two full size sofas, the living room contains a giant plasma TV with surround sound, a massage chair, and an X-Box 360 and Playstation 3. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the property.
·The front-loading washer and dryer are quiet and do a great job. I hang dry my nicer clothes in the ocean breezes on the shady side of the house.
·Both master suites have individual oceanfront lanais and killer oceanfront views. Expensive Serta mattresses and high thread count sheets are quite comfy. There is a giant California King in one bedroom and two extra long full (queen length, full width) in the other. Each suite has its own bathroom, of course.
·One suite has a bathtub with separate shower. The other has a stall shower with ocean view. You can watch whales while you take wash off the sand from your latest beach adventure.
·Natural air-flow makes the available air conditioning and ceiling fans besides the point on most nights. But it is there if you want it. There is also a whole suite fan if AC is not your thing.
·An outdoor hot water shower is the best way to rinse off after the beach. That is also where my baby son is bathed.
·The hot tub has lighting and a sound system and enough jets to make you hover. Its perfect for a honeymoon. Please keep it clean :)
·There is more than enough off-street parking for two cars. (I have had three in here, not including the garage that is off-limits for the time being.)
I fish and swim and dive immediately in front. There is also a sandy beach & grass park called Pahoehoe Park less than a hundred feet away to the South where I play with my son. Pahoehoe provides snorkeling & boogie boarding & fishing & nice places to just lay around in. On Saturdays a hula halau (school) dances in the park. Another 100 feet beyond Pahoehoe is White Sands Beach. White Sands is a popular boogie boarding and volleyball site. Going the other way up Alii Drive about the same distance is Lyman’s and then Banyan’s surf breaks. Bring your surfboards and underwater cameras :)
This house is a few minutes drive from Kahaluu Beach Park where surf lessons are provided and there is beginner snorkeling. It is less than five minutes from Keauhou. Keauhou is the nicest neighborhood on the island and also a great resource for provisions and entertainment! Keauhou Center has KTA Supermarket, Longs Drugs, a seven-screen movie theater and numerous restaurants.
Crib, stroller, highchair, car safety seat, etc. available on request.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Private Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- Video Game Console
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Massage chair, PS3, 52" Sony LC HD There are small collections of DVD movies, DVD music, and PS3 games. Please note that the 3rd bedroom containing a single full bed is accessed through the master bedroom. There is no separate entrance or closet.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Snowboarding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- paragliding, helicopter flight, swimming daily with dolphins, dive with manta rays, snorkel with turtles, open ocean blue and black water diving, big game fishing, lobstering, lomi lomi massage, hunting
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
January 03-February $550/night
March-July $400/night
August-September $300/night
October-December 14 $550/night
December 15-January 02 $600/night
$1000 Damage Deposit, $200 Clean up Fee
Reservation Deposit Required, 60 Day Cancellation
3 Night Minimum; 1 week during Christmas & New Year's
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Oceanfront Alii Luxury Private Spa Pool Gate
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Private Homes
I always wanted a hot tub 20 feet from the Pacific Ocean. I have arrived.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The mornings and evenings are the best, with all the sea animals being so active. The mornings in Kona are famous. The sunset view from the house is breathtaking.
Owner's Map of Private Homes
I am a finance guy turned airman. Entertaining was a big and enjoyable part of my work life. Now, positive feedback from happy guests feeds that need of mine. I just like sharing such a beautiful place. All the sweat and treasure mean nothing if someone is not appreciating it.
Property Photos
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- Just a small part of the view - Big Island Lodging
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- Makai side of the house - Big Island Lodging
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- Foot paths from parking areas to front door and pool areas - Big Island Lodging
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- Sunset from the hot tub
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- Dipping Pool
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- Lagoon Pool features (baby not included)
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- The Master Bedroom very comfortable!
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- The Kitchen
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- Guest Suite
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- Living Room
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- 3rd little bedroom
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- Air Shot (before many of the upgrades)
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- View of address to help you find it
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- Sunset front row seat
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- Kahaluu at Sunset two minutes away
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- Parking area
Traveler Reviews (7)
The Landing
Guest: Diana
(Carmel, Ca.)
Date of Stay: 09/14/11
Review Submitted: 10/01/11
The pictures don't begin to do it justice. White water 180 degree view from the lawn, a spinner dolphin show and panoramic sunsets. Pure bliss. A warm and accomodating owner. We hope to return.
Recommended for:
first trip to Hawaii
Guest: first timers
(Colleyville, Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/20/11
Review Submitted: 08/02/11
This property has a fabulous view with the waves crashing into the lava rock outside your door. Turtles were seen there as well. The location is excellent, very central to everything on that side of the island and easy to get in and out. The house itself is nice and clean and perfect for any kind of get together. Plenty of space and supplies, John was very easy to work with. Even made a special effort to return a disposable camera we left behind. if we came again, we would stay here again. Highly recommend this property
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A special vacation venue
Guest: Jenuity
(Ann Arbor, MI)
Date of Stay: 06/15/11
Review Submitted: 06/24/11
The photos and description were very accurate -- and captured well this special place! We were very happy with our stay and especially enjoyed listening to the surf lull us to sleep at night! Everything was clean and well-maintained. The house is just minutes from downtown Kona with all of its resturants, shopping, beaches, etc. Very convenient, yet private as well. We enjoyed the hottub, the wild sea life on the rocks, learning stand-up paddling in Kona, and snoozing. We would recommend this property very highly to our friends and would stay there again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
wonderful spring-break stay
Guest: Laura
(ohio)
Date of Stay: 03/20/11
Review Submitted: 06/08/11
We stayed five nights in March and this house was perfect for our group of six. The house is beautifully situated on the ocean with both pool and hot tub overlooking the ocean. We appreciated that it was a quick walk down the road to a sandy beach with great waves for boogie boarding. A great beginning snorkel beach is a five minutes drive up the road. John made our stay very easy with snorkeling equipment, beach mats and toys available for use. The house is clean, bright and had wonderful ocean breezes. The layout upstairs worked for us with two masters and a small room for kids accessed from one of the masters. The house was perfect getaway. Mahalo, John!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Place to Experience Hawaii
Guest: Natalie
(San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/11/11
Review Submitted: 06/02/11
What a great place to experience the Big Island and all it has to offer! The house is everything promised and more. It is an incredibly comfortable home with amazing views. And I cannot imagine a better place to take in a magnificent sunset than sitting in the hot tub, right at the edge of the Pacific Ocean. John’s hospitality before, during (with helpful extras at the house upon arrival) and after the visit was really delightful. I would certainly like to stay here again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
House is great.
Guest: Kelly
(Juniper, Colorado USA)
Date of Stay: 02/25/11
Review Submitted: 04/13/11
Thanks heaps. House is great. Whale sighting last night.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Mahalo!
Guest: Laurie
(Oklahoma)
Date of Stay: 12/23/09
Review Submitted: 04/01/11
Hi John, I am a bit embarrassed to say that I am just now getting to your letter. It was a bit of a transition returning to the mainland after our sweet life on Alii Drive and I am still going through my mail. Truly, I don't think I could have even imagined a better place and time spent with my kids. We still are enjoying the pictures (ongoing slide show in the kitchen), talking story, ...and remembering the humpbacks on Christmas morning coming right by (a few hundred yards off) your back yard...breaching and headslapping...wow! Anyway, thanks so much for the deposit (that was quite a blessing today) and your sweet extra of Starbucks...how did you know about my addiction? Your letter was a smile in my day when I am still not quite ready to get back to work and homework and housework. We would love to return again. Thanks again John and have a great winter! MAHALO! -LAURIE
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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