On the Ocean at Kealakekua Bay. Where the Dolphins Play.

• Relaxing piece of paradise

  Relaxing piece of paradise

  • Guest Ranchers from Alberta
  • Date of stay 01/22/13
  • Review Submitted 02/14/13
  The true tranquility of this home is the greatest gift that it has to offer. Having the pool overlooking the ocean where we could watch the whales and sunsets made it a perfect place to get away from it all. I would definately recommend this property to those looking for piece and quiet away from the big crowds. The home is just as the pictures depicted and the yard was beautiful.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, age 55+.

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• This house felt like home....in heaven!

  This house felt like home....in heaven!

  • Guest insnorkelheaven
  • Date of stay 06/28/12
  • Review Submitted 07/11/12
  My husband and I have been to the Big Island 3 times, this was the nicest home thus far. The pictures here do not do it justice, sadly we were having so much fun we forgot to take pics of the home. The area it is located in is my favorite part of the island...away from tourist trap. The private road is lined with plumeria trees and only has 7-8 homes on it. The location is peaceful, quiet, and the views are stunning! This place is maintained like no other rental I have ever been to, it's easy to see how much this property means to the owners. If you snorkel or dive, this is right on Kealakekua Bay and a very short drive to Honaunau (two step), both are incredible locations that you DO NOT want to miss!! Coffee plantations are found just up the hill from here. Every morning we enjoyed our Kona coffee while sitting out on the lanai looking out onto the bay. This place is worth every penny.....believe me you will not be disappointed!! Jason (the caretaker) is very friendly and thanks to his green thumb we had a house full of beautiful orchids to look at the entire 10 days we were here. While they have a TV, I can say neither of us had any interest in watching anything other than the view...it is spectacular!! There is no doubt that we will be back (soon I hope!!).

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+.

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• Even better in person

  Even better in person

  • Guest No nickname
  • Date of stay 02/29/12
  • Review Submitted 03/16/12
  We joined our friends & grown son at this lovely, well-appointed mid-century house for 8 days. The pictures in the ad do not do it justice. In addition to the comfortable sleeping areas, spacious living room, dining spaces, and covered lanai, there is a covered outdoor area with a large sink, useful for outdoor cooking and perfect for rinsing and hanging our diving and snorkel gear each day. The large kitchen is well-equipped, if a bit dated, with an abundance of dishes, flatware, serving pieces, and table linens, We ate in almost exclusively; preparation, presentation, and clean-up all easy. A small but much-appreciated bonus was a honing stone for keeping those "vacation rental" knives performing adequately. Pool and grounds lovely and we--maintained; spectacular view. Personal vehicle is a must, as aside from the view, there is not much to see or do within walking distance. Good shore diving/snorkeling sites short to reasonable distances from this house. Would definitely book this place again!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+.

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• Peace & Tranquility

  Peace & Tranquility

  • Guest Kat & Vince
  • Date of stay 02/29/12
  • Review Submitted 03/15/12
  This home was absolutely fabulous! This place private and away from the craziness of touristville in Captain Cook, just south of Kailua-Kona. I wouldn't have traded it for anything on the island! The house is more grand than the pictures can convey. The peace and tranquility of the back yard and pool, right on the ocean, were second to none. The sound of the ocean puts you to sleep at night, and the sounds of the birds greets you in the morning. We only ate out 2 nights of our 8 day stay and enjoyed cooking and enjoying relaxing dinners at (what seemed like our) home. Some of the best places to snorkel were very near the house, one being a beach/cove where pods of dolphins are always present. We never wanted to leave. If we could pick a place to live on the Big Island, this would be it. Thank you for letting us enjoy your beautiful home. We will be back someday soon.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+.

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• A snorkelers paradise!

  A snorkelers paradise!

  • Guest Vegas Snorkeler
  • Date of stay 09/02/11
  • Review Submitted 10/25/11
  We wanted a place to relax, nap, swim and snorkel, and really do not much else. This was exactly wanted we were looking for and more. We have our coffee on the lawn, right off the water, looking for the dolhins to make their appearances, and again in the evening watching the sun go down. The pool was wonderful for dipping and floating in. We were 3 minutes walking distance to lava entry for snorkeling in front of house, and less than 10 minutes to small beach for fabulous snorkeling along the reef. The house is 10 minute drive to Place of Refuge, which has, again, great areas for swimming and snorkeling, which we visited several times. We also rented kayaks several times for swimming, paddling and snorkeling across the bay to monument, and the out of this world experience of snorkeling when dolphins swam right around us!!! That was the highlight of the trip! There are beautifull birds, brilliantly colored, everyone, even wild turkeys right along the private lane getting to the house! Geckos are everywhere! The kitchen is a bit outdated, and the property is not close to the center of things, but it was not a bad drive into town, and the pool and view and proximity to the bay and fabulous snorkeling more than made up for those things, and we would love to stay again!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+.

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• Wonderful family vacation rental in a fantastic location!

  Wonderful family vacation rental in a fantastic location!

  • Guest JayT
  • Date of stay 08/17/11
  • Review Submitted 09/16/11
  My husband and I came here with family (6 of us in all) and were thrilled with the house, its waterfront location, and our proximity to so many activities on the island. The house is beautiful, and there is nothing like waking up and having your morning coffee with nothing between you and the ocean. We ended up spending a lot of time on the lanai - we actually ate every meal outside and tried to catch every sunset (which by the way happened directly in front of the house). Within a very short distance there is fantastic kayaking and snorkeling at Captain Cook and near the Place of Refuge. We were lucky enough to swim with dolphins one day (a pod of 15) at a state beach just a little further down the highway. We MUCH preferred being at Kealakekua and just down the hill from Captain Cook than being in Kona or another condo-filled, touristy area of the island. There is great food nearby (e.g. the Coffee Shack for breakfast or brunch, Pat's Pies amazing pizza, and Keiki's for a nice dinner) as well as other services like a natural food and general grocery store, kayak/dive/snorkel shops yoga, coffee and macadamia nut plantations (we liked Greenwell Farms), and massage (Island Spirit). The house feels very Hawaiian with its open and thoughtful design that makes the most of the tropical vegetation and ocean views. We also were really happy to have a pool to dip in every day. The master suite is really something and is definitely the plushest of the house's accommodations, but we enjoyed the guest house too, and there is another full bathroom in the main house so each of our three couples had its own bathroom. Our only suggestion might be to leave some additional instructions for the house, like for lights, alarm, and A/C. We didn't use either the alarm or A/C but we thought both might be hard to figure out for visitors. We hope someday to return to Okika Lani,and are grateful that such a special home is available to visitors!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• Best vacation house ever!

  Best vacation house ever!

  • Guest Carole
  • Date of stay 04/16/11
  • Review Submitted 06/27/11
  I stayed here with my husband, son and daughter-in-law, and teenage daughter. We have stayed in many lovely vacation homes over the years but none that compare to Okika Lani. The pictures, while accurate, do not begin to show the full beauty and serenity of the home. Every room in the main house opens to the ocean and the outdoor spaces are private and beautiful. There was incredible kayaking and snorkeling just a few minutes away but I would have been content to stay at the house with the pool and a good book. I enjoy cooking and the well-appointed kitchen was appreciated. The house and grounds were clean and well-maintained with beautiful orchids inside and out. Staying here was a truly memorable experience.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+.

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• A fabulous house in a fabulous location

  A fabulous house in a fabulous location

  • Guest vivienne
  • Date of stay 03/03/11
  • Review Submitted 04/02/11
  This is a really gorgeous house right on the ocean. Very comfortable and clean. Great master bedroom with view of the ocean and dreamy mattress. Sunken bathtub and double shower and also an outside shower (my favorite!). Kitchen supplied with all you need to cook, good pans and knives, lots of sets of plates, place mats, napkins. Exotic orchids throughout the house thanks to a wonderful expert who is the groundsman. Plenty of outside sitting areas. We were there during the tsunamai -- no damage. The place has a wonderful feel to it, true aloha, very private too. Not at all like a usual rental. More like staying in someone's beloved well-cared for home. Lying on a deck chair after a swim in the pool, listening to the soft trade wind swaying the surrounding palm trees and the constant and soothing sound of waves, feeling the sun on bare skin is about as close to heaven as you can get! Thoroughly recommended.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.

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• Wonderful location and stunning home make for perfect vacation

  Wonderful location and stunning home make for perfect vacation

  • Guest Melanie B
  • Date of stay 02/04/11
  • Review Submitted 02/21/11
  My second visit to this lovely home was for our 20th anniversary (and 1st anniversary of fellow travelers). We had such a wonderful time. This was my husband's first trip to the 'big island' and he was totally smitten. Even if you've never contemplated renting a home for a vacation, this home will spoil you forever. It will give you a profound and unforgettable impression of Hawaii! Everything was perfect and we had a simply unforgettable time! The peace, quiet, beauty, fantastic vistas, and comfortable accommodations were perfect. Whether we spent the day sight-seeing (whale watching, near-by beaches, Mauna Kea observatories, volcano tours, kayaking) or just rested by the wonderful pool/deck watching the whales right off the shore, each day was absolutely amazing. Dining in the screened in lanai or on the back deck was a special way to end each fabulous day. The home is spacious and beautifully decorated, with everything a vacationing family or group could want or need. Rental was easy to arrange. Owner was extremely flexible and easy/fun to work with! We hope to return again and again!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+.

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• The Ultimate Vacation Getaway

  The Ultimate Vacation Getaway

  • Guest Sabrina
  • Date of stay 10/31/10
  • Review Submitted 11/18/10
  This beautiful, stylish home is both cozy and luxurious. The views are stunning! The main home has an ocean view from every room (and two of the three lanias). The lush back yard terraces down to the pool and then the ocean. Orchids of all colors grace the garden. From the backyard, miles of magnificent coastline can be observed including the calm bay inhabited by spinner dolphins. Capt. Cooks memorial marker is also visible. We also enjoyed watching stingrays feed just a few feet from the terrace. The home and guest house were spotless. Beautiful glass shutters open and allow in the soft tropical breezes. The weather was perfect about 85 degrees. And, no bugs! Just geckos which are believed to be 'lucky.' The snorkel preserve, just a few miles away, was the best diving we have ever experienced. After the dive, it was easy to rinse off at the house with the outdoor shower. We are already talking about re-booking our next trip.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+.

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Fees:

• Cleaning Fee: $285 + tax
• Property Damage Protection: $69
• Tax Rate 13.416%

Cancellation policy:

If you have any questions please contact the owner.