Very Private Oceanfront Condo Steps from Beach, Water, Turtles

• Unique architecture, stunning setting, helpful owners

  Unique architecture, stunning setting, helpful owners

  • Guest Russ
  • Date of stay 03/01/13
  • Review Submitted 03/16/13
  If you are looking for something more than the standard hotel room or condo, this is worth your consideration. It is hard to find a better location right on the ocean close to Kailua. The building architecture assures privacy while quietly sets itself apart from your standard commercial construction. The lanai, large and overlooking the pool and the ocean, is an outstanding feature. The Kona sunset presents itself while you lounge or dine as if you were the only ones viewing it. The building is neither old nor new, but has a timeless quality consistent with its beautiful location and history. The property is well maintained. The owners live a few minutes away, and are very gracious to help with any questions or requests. They take a personal interest in this unit, and are helpful in pointing you in the direction of attractions which might interest you. The coast outside Hale Pohaku is rocky and not conducive to swimming. The pool is large and generally not used much since there are only six units in the building, so it is like having your own pool. The walk along the shore leads to an unusual cove which is home to several sea turtles, and visitors seem to afford them enough respect to have them be comfortable with people. Tidal pools provide views of shore marine life. A couple of public beaches are near enough, and if you want more, information is readily available about where you can go. The town is a couple of miles away, so it is walkable, but certainly easily drivable. A road leading uphill is close to the condo, so you can avoid driving back into Kailua on Alii Drive, which can be congested at times, if you want to go elsewhere. If the opportunity arose, we would stay here again, and recommend Hale Pohaku.for anyone who is attracted by its description.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Kona coffee, the sea and me

  Kona coffee, the sea and me

  • Guest Jim and Glenda
  • Date of stay 11/11/12
  • Review Submitted 11/27/12
  My wife and I spent November 11 through the 20th at this wonderful condo. The website description is right on as to what to expect when you stay here. The turtle beach and tide pools were right outside your door and great to check out each day. We saw all kinds of critters in the tide pools including eels on one outing. Turtles were a guarantee. Being "foodies" and my wife an excellent cook, we were impressed with the kitchen and how well it was equipped with all the necessary pot and pans, glassware, dishes and bowls, and sharp knives. The Jennair Grill did not work when we first tried it and a phone call to the owner and a 15 minute response time resulted in the element being replaced and the unit repaired. Impressive response. We snorkeled most everyday and in between we visited the highlights of the Big Island from north to south, east to west. At the condo, when we were not walking the beach, we lived on the lanai. We ate all of our meals there, enjoyed beverages, and a nap or two as well. We thought the lanai with it being opened to the ocean along the entire west wall was a major feature of this condo. The condo was clean and the beds were comfy. There were loys of towels, including beach towels. There was some road noise, but we were usually so exhausted from our activities of the day that we hitl the bed and slept very well. We liked opening the louvered walls and getting the ocean breezes and sounds of the waves hitting the beach. Highlights for us on the Big Island was snorkeling at Captain Cook and at Two Step, the Manta Ray night snorkel, visiting Pu'uhonua o Honaunau, going down into Waipi'o Valley, the Volcanoes National Park, and the Hawaiian Botanical Gardens. The drive over to Hilo on the Saddle Road and coming back at night was an adventure in itself. We had a wonderful time on the Big Island and hope to return and stay again at this condo.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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• Great Location and Beautiful View

  Great Location and Beautiful View

  • Guest Glen
  • Date of stay 10/16/12
  • Review Submitted 11/12/12
  We found our visit to Hale Pohaku very relaxing. Each evening we dined on the lanai enjoying a beautiful ocean view. The condo had most of the things we needed, no steps, and covered parking. The kitchen was well equipped, there were chairs for the beach, towels for the pool, coolers for picnics and soap for the washer plus the normal start up supplies and a sound system for our CD disc. The owners provided recipes and other information on line, emailed us about current events to attend, and even checked up on us when the tsunami evacuation siren went off. If you have not experienced a tsunami evacuation, check the phone book for information. The condo is in a great location for exploring the Big Island but needs a little upgrading.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• View of Paradise

  View of Paradise

  • Guest Tim
  • Date of stay 06/07/12
  • Review Submitted 07/05/12
  You cannot go wrong with the location. The view and sounds of the ocean waves 30 feet away from the large lanai is fantastic. Absolutely the best part of the condo? Having your meals and down time on the lanai...early morning, mid-afternoon, and into the evening. Pure paradise. There was some construction going on on some of the outside walls of a couple of the units above and across from our unit during our 2 weeks in paradise. The owners showed great concern for our comfort during the construction, even to the point of bringing us some amazing mangoes from their yard. The construction was not very intrusive. The owners were great to deal with. They provided us with LOTS of information prior to our stay. I will agree with the owners on the point that the sea air has made some inroads in the condo (some rust and wood deterioration) which I believe they were going to address. The small beach and tide pools just outside were very nice to walk. I don't think in the 14 days we were there that my wife didn't see at least 1 sea turtle resting on the rocks each day. All in all, a great place to stay and great owners! Bottom line, would I stay here again? Absolutely!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Practically IN the Water!

  Practically IN the Water!

  • Guest Becca
  • Date of stay 04/27/12
  • Review Submitted 07/04/12
  A lovely, little condo with a nice pool. We loved the small beach out in the front but if you have difficulty with knees, etc., the access is difficult. That being said, we actually spent most of our time snorkeling the nearby beaches (Kahalu'u just down the road) and saw fabulous fish and turtles and amazing coral. This is a great central location. Bedrooms are spacious and airy. Noise from the neighbors recycling their trash at 6am was an everyday constant and traffic noise hits you about the same time. But sometimes that's the price you pay for paradise! Small trade-off. There were two lamps in the living that do not work; the outdoor shower did not work; there were no extra pillow cases for the extra pillows; and we needed flashlights one night only to find none of them were working. Also, when you are on your way in to the condo and you stop to shop, be sure to pick up toilet paper as they leave only one roll per bathroom. This was my 6th trip to the islands and my first to the Big Island and I can't wait to get back there. Be sure to enjoy the sunset at Sam Choy's restaurant. So much fun and what a view!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Great Place to Stay

  Great Place to Stay

  • Guest Tim
  • Date of stay 06/07/12
  • Review Submitted 07/04/12
  You cannot go wrong with the location. The view and sounds of the ocean waves 30 feet away from the large lanai is fantastic. Absolutely the best part of the condo; having your meals and down time on the lanai. Early morning, mid-afternoon, and into the evening. Pure paradise. There was some construction going on on some of the outside walls of a couple of the units above and across from our unit during our 2 weeks in paradise. The owners showed great concern for our comfort during the construction, even to the point of bringing us some amazing mangoes from their yard. The construction was not very intrusive. The owners were great to deal with. They provided us with LOTS of information prior to our stay. I will agree with the owners on the point that the sea air has made some inroads in the condo (some rust and wood deterioration) which I believe they were going to address. The small beach and tide pools just outside were very nice to walk. I don't think in the 14 days we were there that my wife didn't see at least 1 sea turtle resting on the rocks each day. All in all, a great place to stay and great owners! Bottom line, would I stay here again? Absolutely!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• Wonderful place to stay!

  Wonderful place to stay!

  • Guest Debra E.
  • Date of stay 05/14/12
  • Review Submitted 06/06/12
  This condo is exactly as described. It is a beautiful place to stay. The ocean breeze was wonderful and the views just as amazing. This was our first trip to this island. If you are into snorkeling -- we recommend the "night Manta Ray snorkel". It is a bit pricey but worth every penny. We also found a great snorkeling spot at the harbor and the number of fish and all the different kinds was amazing. The turtles described in the information about this condo were actually right outside the sea wall. I guess they decided to move a little way down the lava beach! We were here with our two adult children for one last family vacation with just the four of us. We couldn't have picked a better place to stay!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Wonderful place to stay

  Wonderful place to stay

  • Guest Debra E.
  • Date of stay 05/14/12
  • Review Submitted 05/29/12
  This condo is exactly as described. It is a beautiful place to stay. The ocean breeze was wonderfu and the views just as amazing. This was our first trip to this island. If you are into snorkeling -- we recommend the "night Manta Ray snorkel". It is a bit pricey but worth every penny. We also found a great snorkeling spot at the harbot and the number of fish and all the different kinds was amazing. The turtles described in the information about this condo were actually right outside the sea wall. I guess they decided to move a little way down the lava beach! We were here with our two adult children for one last family vacation with just the four of us. We couldn't have picked a better place. Debbie Valparaiso, IN

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• The Perfect Home Base As You Explore the Big Island

  The Perfect Home Base As You Explore the Big Island

  • Guest Anniverary
  • Date of stay 03/21/12
  • Review Submitted 04/04/12
  It was wonderful snorkeling, sightseeing, walking by the sea wall, seeing the turtles and we had so many other great adventures on the beautiful island, Hawaii...but it was always such a treat to get to be at this condo with its amazing views and gentle breezes.Even the bed was particularly comfortable! It was like coming home to a perfect retreat.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Wonderful Location

  Wonderful Location

  • Guest Christmas Travelers
  • Date of stay 01/14/11
  • Review Submitted 01/05/12
  We had the pleasure of staying in the condo from December 16 – 30, 2011. The condo was immaculate and just as described. Before renting the unit, I contacted the owners a few time and they were always very helpful and gave me detailed information in answering my questions and made very good suggestions.The ocean lulled us to sleep each evening. From the balcony we watched dolphins jumping and swimming. The last day a pod of whales came through and put on quite a show jumping completely out of the water and spy hopping in front of the condo. We went on the Manta Ray night snorkel and it was a must-do experience. The Rays did summersaults inches from our stomachs. I took about 4 gigabytes of photos of the turtles swimming and sunning in the cove just to the right of the condo. Providing it is available, we plan on renting the condo again at Christmas in 2012.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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Winter Rates  .. Dec 01-Apr 15 ...... $210/night .. $1470/week
Summer Rates  .. Apr 16-Nov 30 ...... $170/night .. $1190/week
Ironman Rates .. OCT 01-15     ...... $210/night .. $1470/week      2-week minimum
Departure cleaning fee.  Refundable security deposit of $350.
All fees subject to Hawaii State taxes: 4.166% GET + 9.25% TAT
Discounts ... 5% for 15 or more nights, 15% for 30 or more nights
Minimum 1-week stay (except for short open periods less than a week)
Licensed in the State of Hawaii - Department of Taxation Tax ID# W40906420-01

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.