Location: Private Homes, White Sands Beach Estates, Kailua-Kona, Kona Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (One block from Magic Sands Beach, Across Street from Ocean!) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Keywords: House
Great for weddings, honeymoons, family reunions, or large groups. Across the street from the Pacific Ocean with a direct view of crashing waves, ocean and sunsets. One block from world famous Magic Sands White Sand Beach and the fabulous Jameson's By The Sea Restaurant.
The 40 foot lap pool and lush tropical landscaping add to your enjoyment. Up the koa wood spiral staircase within the "lighthouse" is the spacious main floor with three bedrooms, great room, and expansive lanai. The fourth bedroom is a separate studio downstairs with kitchen sink, microwave and its own private lanai overlooking the pool. Large garage with electric key entry for vehicular security. Sleeps six or seven upstairs and two to four in the studio (great for the kids!!!). Pets are Not Allowed.
The nearby Kona-Kohala coastline sports many fine beaches and Kailua provides island style entertainment as well as the Hard Rock Cafe, Borders Books, Costco, K-Mart, WalMart, and the largest Safeway grocery store in the State. Volcanoes National Park, with an ongoing active volcano, is just 1.5 hours to the south.
Kailua-Kona is site of the Ironman Triathlon in October, the race starts and ends right in Kailua and runs all the way to Hawi, 1.5 hours to the north. Also about 1.5 hours north is Mauna Kea, the worlds premier celestial observation point. Over a dozen observatories sit atop the 14,000 foot mountain accessible by car except then there's snow! When there's snow you can rent ski's or snowboards and take a tour up the mountain in 4wd vehicles. Horseback riding is also available up the slopes of Hualalai Mountain and down into the picturesque Waipio Valley.
There are literally hundreds of things to do on the Big Island, and Kailua-Kona is the most centrally located staging point for all your vacation adventures.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : In room air conditioner in master bedroom.
- Linens Provided : Blankets too! And beach towels.
- Washer : Washer in garage.
- Dryer (2) : 2 dryers in garage.
- Garage : 2 cars will fit, one is better.
- Off Street Parking : In addition to the garage, there is room for two cars in the driveway.
- Beds
- King Bed : King in master bedroom
- Queen Bed (3) : Queen in each of three other bedrooms including downstairs studio.
- Double Bed : Double in downstairs studio.
- Twin/Single Bed : In addition to a queen, there is a twin in third upstairs bedroom.
- Child Bed : There is a roll-away cot stored in the garage which can be moved to any room you desire.
- Crib : We have two types of playpens that could be used as a crib.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Cable.
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool : 40 foot lap pool 4 feet deep.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Upstairs, two refrigerators, gas cook top, electric oven, microwave. Downstairs studio, sink, 1/2 fridge & microwave.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Everything you need for everything!
- Refrigerator (3) : Two in upstairs kithen, 1/2 in downstairs studio.
- Dishwasher : Upstairs kitchen only.
- Microwave (2) : Upstairs kitchen and downstairs studio.
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Propane BBQ is self-cleaning; when you are done, clean it yourSELF!!:-)
- Deck/Patio (4) : Upstairs wrap around deck, downstairs studio private lanai, pool deck.
- Lanai (2) : See Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Beach View : Rocky beach across the street. The only white sand beach in town is about a block away.
- Ocean View : Across the street from the ocean. See photos. Unobscrutced coastline/ocean/horizon veiw. You can see/hear the waves crashing on the shoreline.
- Communications
- Telephone : Unlimited free long distance to the mainland USA (but not foreign countries).
- Free Long Distance : Unlimited long distance to the mainland USA, but not to foreign countries.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Your laptop must have wireless capability. There is a spare card for laptops with a slot for card.
- Other Amenities
- Private Backyard. Wave watching from the lanai. Sunset watching from the lanai.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Child proof gates on all stairways. Highchair and playpens.
- Smoking Not Allowed : Plenty of decks outside.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Swim with Dolphins at the Hilton, Volcano watching by foot, helicopter or small plane. Whale watching in season. World class marlin fishing and many other fishing oportunities.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
NEW RATES: $200 CLEANING/RESERVATION DEPOSIT
$212.50/NT UP TO 4 GUESTS INCLUDING TAX
$255.00/NT 5 TO 8 GUESTS INCLUDING TAX
$297.50/NT 9 - 10 GUESTS INCLUDING TAX
YEAR ROUND RATES, ALL SEASONS!
New prices are not retroactive. 5 night minimum.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Property Photos
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- Short walk to Magic Sands Beach - Kona Coast/Kailua-Kona, Big Island, HI - Hawaii Vacation Rental - One block from Magic Sands Beach!
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- Entrance to the Lighthouse - Kona Coast/Kailua-Kona, Big Island, HI - Hawaii Vacation Rental - One block from Magic Sands Beach!
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- Watch waves crash on shore from the lanai - Kona Coast/Kailua-Kona, Big Island, HI - Hawaii Vacation Rental - One block from Magic Sands Beach!
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- Watch the waves while you sip your Kona Coffee
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- Kids love the lap pool
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- Tropical Pool Waterfall
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- Greatroom. Hardwood floors, koa wood trim
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- Entertainment Center
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- Kitchen from greatroom
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- Kitchen, sub-zero fridge, gas stove
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- The Queen Room opens on to upstairs lanai. Ocean view.
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- Master bedroom, king bed
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- Master Bathroom
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- Current incarnation of the Queen Room
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- Upstairs dining area
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- Downstairs Studio has double and queen bed, TV, fridge, micro, bar sink
Traveler Reviews (11)
The Kona Lighthouse
Guest: Ottoman
(Finland)
Date of Stay: 10/12/08
Review Submitted: 11/05/08
We spend a week at The Kona Lighthouse. Our group was 7 adults and one 2 year old. Our family with the child stayed in the master bedroom where they had their own bathroom. Two couples stayed both in other bedrooms where they joined the bathroom. Our single stayed downstairs in his own little apartment. Everything in the house was like it was in the web pages. No bad suprises at all. The Magic Sands beach was in the walking distance from the house. The communication and the renting process was very easy with the owners. Our requests conserning the money transfer and everything else were fulfilled. The renting experience, which was our first, was very pleasing.
Owner response:Otto was one of the nicest people. From Finland. We really enjoyed having him and his family stay at our vacation rental. We encourage anyone wishing to stay with us to call and talk to us. It is always a pleasure serving you. Mahalo Nui Loa.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Tropical Get Away!
Guest: Benjamin and Family
(San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 12/07/11
Review Submitted: 12/16/11
We found the Lighthouse a perfect place to vacation with the beach so close, and we loved watching the dolphins from the deck in the morning. The hosts were very accommodating, and the house was very well equipped. The pool was refreshing after our journey to the volcano. Highly Recommended!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children.
A Perfect Vacation Hideaway
Guest: Jo
(Sacramento, Calif)
Date of Stay: 11/30/11
Review Submitted: 12/10/11
Thank you so much for letting us share your lovely home in Paradise. My family and I had a wonderful time. Your house was just perfect for us. Very clean and a well supplied kitchen for cooking. We loved the birds singing and the ocean views, the warm humid days and evenings. And the pool was great entertainment for my grandchildren while we were cooking dinner. Magic Sands beach was a great spot for our kids to boogie board and swim with the turtles. The next beach down was wonderful for snorkeling. My birthday celebration couldn’t have been better.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Property Needs Help
Guest: Patty
(Arizona)
Date of Stay: 06/14/11
Review Submitted: 07/07/11
Our experience was not enjoyable since both refrigerators went out for over two days. Instead of bringing in another frig immediately and saving our food, the owners tried to fix it. When another frig arrived, it was placed downstairs making a three floor trip up and down with food. There was never an apology nor any thought for our inconvenience. The house is a delightful property, but we found too many things either broken or just worn out, I could not in good conscience recommend this property.
Owner response:When one of the refrigerators broke we flew back from out of town to try and replace it immediately, but had to rent one before the new one could be delivered. The rest of the family was very understanding and seemed to totally enjoy their vacation. An unusally negative review....
Recommended for:
Great family vacation for adults
Guest: Weezy
(Birnamwood, WI)
Date of Stay: 01/03/11
Review Submitted: 01/11/11
Kona Lighthouse was a great place for my husband and I and our 4 adult daughters (and significnt others) to celebrate our anniversary and our first trip to Hawaii. Plenty of room to be together or apart. We had a gas grill to use on the lanai and could see whales in the ocean. There were enough outdoor patio sets so we could all eat together. Plenty of towels, ocean toys, kitchen dishes, refrigerators. The girls loved having a dishwasher and washer/dryer on premises. A quiet neighborhood. Magic Sands Beach was within 5 minutes walking and was awesome! If there was a negative, town is 5 miles away but that is only if you want to be close to town. Highly recommend!!!
Owner response:We are always so happy when our guests enjoy the Big Island by staying at the Lighthouse!!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
birthday vacation getaway
Guest: Toni & Dennis
(Olympia, Washington)
Date of Stay: 07/21/10
Review Submitted: 07/30/10
We just left the lighthouse after a wonderful 8 days! The house was comfortable, cozy and had all the amenities we needed. It was great to have such a short walk to the White Sands Beach. We made it our morning ritual to go swimming, watch the waves and see the resident sea turtles. The owner and caretaker were very helpful and accommodating to our group. We spent every night grilling on the BBQ and enjoying listening to the waves from the ocean while we relaxed. We would highly recommend this rental to any families or groups. We filled every bedroom, but the house still felt roomy and spacious. If we ever travel back to the Big Island we would love to rent this house again. Everyone had such a great time. It was great having coolers, chairs, mats and other beach gear available. It is a drive to get to the volcano or Hilo from the house, but managable on a day trip.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Big Island wedding
Guest: Step Dad
(Albany, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 04/17/09
Review Submitted: 05/21/10
We rented the Kona Lighthouse for 7 days in April for the wedding of our son on the Big Island. Our group was 9 adults for the first 2 nights and 5 after wedding. My sister lives walking distance from the Lighthouse so the location was perfect for us. The house is a little dated but that was not a problem. Everything was clean and well equipped. The kitchen and lanai were great for our group meals. The lanai was great for having the feel of the beach without having to leave the house. Having the magic sands beach within walking distance was a real plus. I hope to stay here on our next trip to Kona as for us this was the perfect house for a group to be together or to go your separate ways.
Owner response:Mahalo, We love it when our Guests enjoy the Lighthouse and do everything we can to accommodate them!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Big part of a great vacation
Guest: Dale and Ellen
(Olympia, WA)
Date of Stay: 03/05/10
Review Submitted: 03/23/10
The home was just as advertised and in a great location. We stayed with my family of four, two parents, and brother and his wife. It was like the house was built for us, we took the two rooms on one end of the house and shared the bath with our kids, gave my parents the master with private bath and brother and his wife took the studio down stairs by the pool. The house is starting to show its age a bit but was clean and the deck on the ocean side was where we spent most of our time. Having snorkles and boogie boards at the house were an unexpected bonus. The house is nearly four miles from town but we spent more time in the south end anyway. Being a block off of the main drag was nice, less trafic but still close. We would recommend the place to anyone. Didn't have much interation with the owner because everything went smooth but he made sure to leave his local number so we could have if needed.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect Family Accommodations
Guest: Drama J
(Portland Oregon)
Date of Stay: 01/22/10
Review Submitted: 02/07/10
The Lighthouse had all the promised features. A well-equipped kitchen, high chair and playpen/crib for the baby, lovely lap pool with waterfall, and all the beach equipment we needed. The Great Room and lanai with ocean view were perfect for our family gatherings. We saw whales off the lanai in the mornings! The location south of Kona was convenient for our planned destinations. The owner, Wendy, was excellent to work with. We would recommend this house and rent it again for family vacations.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect location and perfect space
Guest: Carribean lovers from Boston
(Harvard, MA)
Date of Stay: 02/20/09
Review Submitted: 03/07/09
We rented this house for 9 nights in February. It was spacious, well maintained and the kitchen had some staples included (don't always get that with a rental). We appreciated the boogie boards, snorkel equipment and coolers. The wireless internet was great, as 3 of us were sort of working while we were there. I enjoyed the lap pool daily. This was our third trip to the Big Island and we knew the area was just right: shopping, beaches, restaurants and tennis nearby, but a quiet spot. I would rent this house again. Mary
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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