Vacation Rentals by Owner

The Perfect Home Base As You Explore the Big Island

Guest: Anniverary (United States)
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+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Happy vacationers

Guest: Sharon & gang (San Ramon, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/20/11 Review Submitted: 11/12/11

This our favorite place to stay on the island. Large lanai near the water, small beach just the other side of the wall, pool, beach towels, chairs, washer & dryer, and a kitchen with everything you need. We will keep coming back. Helpful and friendly owners.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Great Condo On The Beach

Guest: Tristan B. (Tacoma, Washington)
Date of Stay: 06/24/11 Review Submitted: 07/13/11

The condo is wonderful and there are no exaggerations in the listing description. It is big, comfortable, and the view is spectacular. The kitchen has everything needed, the lanie is great with the living room and kitchen sliders opening up beyond belief. Bedrooms and bathrooms are big with lots of closet space. There is no air conditioning but it isn't needed the way it is designed, the whole place is vented and there are ceiling fans everywhere. It's located 2 mi from the Kona tourist district where we were easily able to find free parking when we didn't walk. In the other direction sandy beaches are as close. The unit is in a great location and is very private. My only complaint would be is that the master bedroom suffers from some road & bird noise since all the vents are usally open. We definitly hope to come back and would recomend the unit to friends and family.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Lovely Hale Pohaku

Guest: Deb (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 06/12/11 Review Submitted: 06/22/11

We stayed here in June, 2011. It was our first trip to the big island, and we were so lucky to find this beautiful condo. Our group consisted of 2 couples and the condo fit us perfectly. We loved the location, the privacy, and most of all, the spectacular, unobstructed ocean view. We swam in the condo pool and walked the cove. We swam in the cove at high tide. We saw lots of turtles. We saw dolphins from the lanai. We cooked gourmet meals in the fully stocked kitchen and enjoyed eating each one of those meals on the lanai. A mile away is gorgeous White Sand Beach; perfect for swimming and body surfing, which we did under the watchful eye of lifeguards. Some of the biggest highlights were snorkeling at Two Step with a pod of dolphins who frequent the bay, and jumping off the cliffs at South Point. We couldn't think of anything that we didn't like about the condo or anything that we'd change. The louver system on the windows worked perfectly to keep us comfortable. The condo was clean, big, and just as described by the owners. The only surprise was how comfortable the beds were. We've slept in so many places were the beds were too soft or too hard, but these beds were just right and we all slept like contented babies. The owners were communicative, welcoming and helpful. We will be staying here when we return to the big island, and recommend this condo wholeheartedly.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Spectacular View; Affordable Price

Guest: PJ (Seattle, WA/USA)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11 Review Submitted: 06/06/11

Thanks for sharing your piece of paradise. You truly embody the spirit of aloha. This was the trip of a lifetime for my 88-year-old mother and the lanai view of the ocean made it very special for her. The pod of dolphins that swam by nearly every morning made breakfast a special occasion. We loved making dinner on the Jenn Air stove top in your well stocked kitchen. It was more like staying at a friend's house than a sterile rental condo. One of our favorite adventures was hunting for a pearl for Mom at the local Pearl Factory in Kailua Town. The oyster we chose contained an 8mm pink beauty she had set in a pinkie ring. She admires it daily. Mom has limited mobility so not having to negotiate stairs was a huge plus but the unit bathrooms are set up for active people as the toilets are low and there are narrow doorways and no grab bars in the showers. Your property truly delivered on the web pics and descriptions. I have had the unfortunate experience of booking a stay at a very photogenic unit that was small and not as close to the beach as pictured on the site. Your place was not only as pictured but even a little bit better! I have already recommended this unit to several friends.

Owner response:Mahalo nui loa for your very kind words. We very much appreciate your suggestions for improvements. While we can't change the doorways, thanks to your comments we are looking at elevated seats to accommodate the needs of those having difficulty with the low toilets. We will also be investigating the feasibility of installing secure grab bars.

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Wonderful Location

Guest: Christmas Travelers (Port Angeles, Washington)
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+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

The Perfect Get-Away

Guest: Whale watcher (Hawaii)
Date of Stay: 01/08/11 Review Submitted: 01/11/11

My husband & I first stayed at the Hale Pohaku September of 2000. After that we have been coming back almost every year since to stay at this beautiful oceanfront condo! This place is spacious & nicely decorated with a fully equipped kitchen& living area. It has everything. But the best part of all is the huge lanai overlooking the breathtaking ocean! We thought of the Hale Pohaku as our second home and dreamed of one day moving over to the Big Island. Then sure enough, after our stay in March 2009 we planned our move and now live up on the hillside above the Hale Pohaku! But of course we still plan to visit the condo again because of so many wonderful memories. Not to mention the fact that relaxing on the lanai, watching & listening to the ocean's waves & seeing the whales, dolphins & turtles swim by is the best experience ever...!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Place to Stay

Guest: Sandy and Gary (Vancouver)
Date of Stay: 12/01/10 Review Submitted: 01/06/11

We spent a month at Sherron and Dennis's condo and couldn't have made a better choice. The building is quiet and tranquil, with only six units, and in a very central location from which to venture out, either on foot or in a vehicle. There is plenty of shopping close by and there are several amazing beaches within a very short drive or reasonable walk away. The condo came with everything that we needed for our extended stay. It was clean and well appointed. The kitchen was fully equipped. The flat screen tv, cable and interent all worked well, as did everything else in the unit. The master bedroom is quite large, as is the ensuite and walk-in closet. There cannot be a better lanai. Whether we were having morning coffee watching the turtles in the cove, the spinner dolphins just off shore or the occasional whale or enjoying the amazing sunsets while having supper and a glass of wine, it was the best. And all very private and quiet. The pool and grounds are very well kept and clean. Walking out the front gate you have two small coves nearby from which to watch the turtles or do some wading or shallow snorkling. We saw turtles everyday. Sherron and Dennis are great hosts. They have much local knowledge and experience and did everything they could to make our stay enjoyable and worryfree. We would definitley stay at Hale Pohaku again.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful stay !

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/21/10 Review Submitted: 09/17/10

What a great stay in Kona and at Hale Pohaku. The location of the condo is perfect. Being able to hear the ocean, the wind and the birds at the same time from any part of the condo is a privilege, not speaking of the fabulous view on the lagoon. The way the condo is made is great. In a word, it’s an ideal place to relax and rest while visiting the fabulous island of Hawaii.

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

Guest: Clay Sumner (Saskatoon/Saskatchewan)
Date of Stay: 04/02/10 Review Submitted: 04/02/10

We just returned from a ten day memorable holiday. This property exceeded our expectations. The ocean view is fabulous, you can spend hours just sitting on the lanai watching ocean activity. We were treated to seeing dolphins, turtles, birds, whales... one day the whales gave us an unbelievable display of breeching..not to mention gorgeous sunsets each evening. You have ready access to the many activities up and down the coast. The condo is very well equipped and met our needs very well. Thank you for the use of your place- we look forward to returning.

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Guest: Allison & Bryce (Victoria, BC)
Date of Stay: 09/05/09 Review Submitted: 09/05/09

We spent a little over two weeks at Hale Pohaku and it was perfect. The view was spectacular and it was wonderful being able to enjoy the sights and sounds of the ocean whenever we wanted to. It was also nice that the condo was so well stocked - we had nearly everything we could ever need! A home away from home. Mahalo Sherron & Dennis. :)

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Guest: Sue Korth (Eagle Point Oregon)
Date of Stay: 09/05/09 Review Submitted: 09/04/09

I have visited the islands every year since 1989, but didn't discover Hale Pohaku in Kona until 2000. Once I saw it, I haven't wanted to stay anywhere else since. I love the fact that there are only 6 units in the complex. It's almost like having your own home right on the ocean. The view from the lanai is so gorgeous, you will never want to leave. Mahalo to Sherron and Dennis for sharing their lovely condo with us vacationers!

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Guest: Bob and Amy1 (Arlington, VA)
Date of Stay: 07/04/09 Review Submitted: 07/04/09

We absolutely loved the condo. It was in a great location and the view and sound of the waves was fantastic. We went down to the little sandy cove several times, and the kids enjoyed swimming in the calm water there. None of us wanted to leave! We really appreciated that the condo was so fully stocked. We used the rice cooker and it was great to have good quality pots and pans to cook with. We tried to eat in for breakfast and dinner most of the nights and having a nice kitchen to do that in was wonderful. We will certainly recommend the Hale Pohaku to anyone going to Kona.

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Guest: Jim Lencioni (Shoreline, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/22/09 Review Submitted: 04/22/09

We stayed at Hale Pohaku the entire month of June 2008 and definitely plan to return in the future. The property has fabulous views of, and is so close to, the ocean! Sherron and Dennis were great to rent from-they were very considerate to some construction activity in an upstairs unit that they were not made aware of until a very short time before our arrival. They made a very generous adjustment to our rental fee to compensate for the construction activity. Even considering the construction we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in their unit. Counting the days until we can return to Hale Pohaku.

Owner response:Jim & Sharon were wonderful guests! We so much appreciated their patience & understanding with the unplanned construction. We really enjoyed their enthusiasm and would love to have them visit again.

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Guest: Starla Roels (Hillsboro, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 03/11/09 Review Submitted: 03/11/09

We stayed our second time at Hale Pohaku in January 2009 and loved every minute of it. The view from the lanai is absolutely perfect and now we are so spoiled we cannot imagine ever staying anywhere else on the Big Island. This January we were treated to excellent views of breaching whales and spinning spinner dolphins and already cannot wait to come back. We also love waking up to the birds in the morning and being lulled to sleep by the ocean every night. Mahalo Sherron and Dennis for sharing such a wonderful place.

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Guest: Carla10 (Seal Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/20/08 Review Submitted: 10/20/08

I've stayed here several times and it is the most beautiful place on earth for a vacation. You can't help but relax watching the ocean that's so close you can almost touch it from your seat on the lanai. A lovely lovely place to stay.

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