Private Oceanfront 3-4 BR, Spa, on Turtle Cove! Walk to Beach!

• A Dream Vacation

  A Dream Vacation

  • Guest Vicki
  • Date of stay 03/29/13
  • Review Submitted 04/18/13
  Hale Honu, House of the Sea Turtle, was more than a home away from home. It was our home for nine glorious days. We rented the house and the honeymoon suite between three couples. The video and pictures do not do the home justice! It is even more beautiful. Hale Honu is perfectly situated on the beach, with a beautiful park on one side. The views are amazing! We were very close to the downtown area and all that it offers. It served as a great hub as we ventured out to the different parts of Kona by day and came home to our beautiful beach house at night. No matter when time we pulled into our home, we sat on the porch and watched the ocean do her thing. Always magnificent! We stocked the large refrigerator and pantry twice and prepared great meals often. The barbecue and jacuzzi were always available and easy to use. There were plenty of beach chairs, beach towels, beach umbrellas, boogie boards etc for us to use and we used them often. The premises is large enough our one could wander off and lose herself if she wanted to. I would highly recommend this home! We are already planning our next trip to Hale Honu, House of the Sea Turtle.

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

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• If You Don't Know About Hale Honu Then You Don't Know About The Best!

  If You Don't Know About Hale Honu Then You Don't Know About The Best!

  • Guest Robert and Joyce V
  • Date of stay 02/17/13
  • Review Submitted 03/11/13
  Expectations exceeded at Hale Honu! What a nice beginning. The lights were on, the gate was open and beautiful floral arrangements were being delivered. A large bowl of produce from the farmers market was there to be savored. The whole house was available for our 11 family members to enjoy for 2 weeks this Feb. 2013. The lani was a great place to start the day with a cup of Kona coffee. We watched for whales, dolphins, sea turtles, long out rigger canoes and bright yellow fish swimming below. The living room had plenty of space for family time and a good place to go over plans for the day. The kitchen had everything and more one could want for preparing meals, snacks, barbeques and picnics for the beach. There was no "bumping elbows" in this kitchen. Of course we did not pass up the opportunity to eat at many local establishments. Enjoying not only the food but the scenery and the people. Bongo Ben's was a favorite with the ocean across the street and everything from macaroni and cheese, brewed iced tea, fish and chips, to melt in your mouth macadamia encrusted fish of the day. Recycling of plastic bottles and aluminum cans was easy. We had plenty of solar heated water. It is nice to know Hale Honu is doing their part. Nice little Pahoehoe Beach adjoined the property and was a perfect place for treasure hunting, watching the green sea turtle sun herself and a great entry spot for our experienced snorkelers to head out for some great snorkeling including colorful coral, sea turtles, beautiful fish and even a ray. A short 2 block walk to White Sands Beach for boogie boarding and body surfing. Even some entertaining acrobatics in the waves:) Plenty of boards furnished at Hale Honu. Kahaluu beach about 1.5 miles south had easy entry, calm water and the fish are amazing in their variety and abundance. The perfect place for a first snorkel. My 11 year old grandson and I swam here for his first snorkel and we both came out with big smiles on our faces. Then off he went full speed with some of our clan. The farmers markets, shops and more shops kept us gleefully occupied. A visit to a chocolate farm, seeing lava flow, ocean fishing, spas, helicopter rides, a visit to Pearl Harbor one could be as busy or relaxed as you chose. Walking over the beautiful bamboo floor to open the wide 10 ft window, hearing the surf pound and lava boulders clunk was a perfect day's ending. Our next visit to Hale Honu is already in our dream

  Recommended for: Age 55+, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• AWESOME - Hale Honu

  AWESOME - Hale Honu

  • Guest R Vaughn
  • Date of stay 02/19/13
  • Review Submitted 03/09/13
  The wonderful beach home, Hale Honu, on Ali’i Drive south of Kona, lived up to, and exceeded, all of our families’ expectations. Hale Honu itself easily accommodated our extended family, providing plenty of gathering space for the eleven of us, but also some of our “own space” for each of the three individual families. Whales, spinner dolphins, and sea turtles were viewed from the house as well as beautiful sunsets. The large bedroom windows open wide to let the sound of the crashing surf fill the room and put you to sleep. The boys enjoyed sleeping outside on the lanai every night. Snorkeling was excellent right at the ocean in front of Hale Honu. Pahoehoe Beach, immediately adjacent to the house, made for an easy access point in which to enter the water. The rocky underwater ridge and coral attracted an amazing array of colorful fish. Sea turtles were also encountered during most every snorkeling outing. On one occasion, my two sons and I were thrilled to spend as long as we wanted watching a large manta ray. What an experience! For variety, there is a different place to snorkel just a short drive to the south (less than five minutes) at Kahaluu Beach, which our kids nicknamed “the aquarium”. It provides a shallow area of calm water with wonderful coral and fish. We even saw several varieties of eels while there and of course the turtles. It is an area suited well for the beginner, although there are areas for more advanced snorkelers as well. Pahoehoe Beach, adjacent to Hale Honu, was a favorite place to walk each morning after breakfast to see what “treasures” had washed ashore during the night. The little beach was also the site of two brief, beachside wedding ceremonies at sunset on two of the nights we were there. We were “uninvited guests” as we watched the ceremony off of the lanai (outdoor deck) of Hale Honu. I think the fact that the locals have their weddings right there, of all the places on the island, indicates how magically splendid is the location of Hale Honu. A particular sea turtle seemed to enjoy Pahoehoe Beach as well, as it liked to crawl onto the beach and take a short nap in the sun every morning and afternoon. We would also take the very short walk south on Ali’i Drive, (no more than a five minute walk) to White Sands Beach. There the adventurous ones enjoyed body surfing and using the wake boards (provided there at Hale Honu). Those not so ambitious enjoyed sitting back and watching all the action at the sand b

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, tourists without a car.

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• Incredible vacation spot!

  Incredible vacation spot!

  • Guest Rob
  • Date of stay 02/01/13
  • Review Submitted 03/05/13
  The house was amazing, everything was as described. All six of us (two older adults, two parents, and two kids) enjoyed the location. Close to town, but not in the middle of all the craziness of downtown Kona. It was so incredible to be able to sit on the lanai, watch the surf, and see the whales. The snorkeling around the reef in front of the house was also fantastic. We were sad to have to leave.

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

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• A slice of paradise for a 3 generation family at Hale Honu.

  A slice of paradise for a 3 generation family at Hale Honu.

  • Guest eva
  • Date of stay 01/19/13
  • Review Submitted 02/24/13
  Our family was lucky enough to spend 10 beautiful days in Hale Honu. There were 9 of us including three generations. My 80 year old parents, my brother, sister-in-law and their seven-year-old and twin toddlers took the upstairs main house, while me and my 23 year old daughter took the separate apartment downstairs. Both units were lovely, clean and comfortable, with everything you might need for a great vacation. The bookshelves were stocked with travel books and novels. My brother who is a professional cook loved the very well equipped kitchen. It had everything we needed. There was plenty towels, and beach gear to use (boogie boards, noodles, snorkels, fins, beach mats etc). We loved spotting whales, dolphins, fish and turtles right from the lanai or from the fantastic hot tub, we watched for the “green flash” at sunset, and actually saw it twice! The sun sets directly in front of the house! The winds and surf were quite strong the first couple of days (Late January) but we were quickly told about local protected beaches that the kids would enjoy. After that the surf calmed down and we were able to get into the water right in front of the house for amazing snorkeling. Swimming with turtles in front of the house was thrilling. The location is great, with Kona town right down the road. We enjoyed driving to different nearby beaches every day (great beaches very close by in all directions). We were able to take an exciting daytrip to Hilo and Volcano National Park on the other side of the island. We also loved watching the yoga classes in the little park next door from the lanai, and went down for a closer view of the local hula classes. The owners were very accessible and always helpful before and during our stay. We were informed a few days before arrival that there was a problem with the refrigerator in the main house. Peter kept me up to date and made sure that we were provided with ice chests and an alternative refrigerator until the repairman could arrive on Monday to sort everything out. We were also provided with lots of helpful information about directions, local eateries, shopping, nearby activities that really helped us to have a great time. Hale Honu is really an incredible slice of paradise and I would be thrilled to stay here again if we are lucky enough to be able to return. I would definitely recommend this house without reservation.

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

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• Great Stay

  Great Stay

  • Guest hayyah
  • Date of stay 10/21/12
  • Review Submitted 10/29/12
  Stayed at Hale Honu for five nights with my family and some friends. We stayed in the upstairs unit which overlooked the waves. It was lovely to wake up to sun on the water. The beds were comfortable and everything was clean and pleasant. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook fantastic meals. The location is very convenient and several times we walked down to white sands beach to catch the sunset. The house is near town and the owners gave us lots of insider information that enhanced our stay on the island. After staying at a big resort this was a welcome change.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Wonderful and Beautiful!

  Wonderful and Beautiful!

  • Guest LL
  • Date of stay 07/25/12
  • Review Submitted 08/05/12
  We had a wonderful time and the property is beautiful. Plenty of space for 5 adults. The sunsets were FANTASTIC!

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

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• Best vacation destination

  Best vacation destination

  • Guest bentatbennett
  • Date of stay 06/06/12
  • Review Submitted 08/05/12
  I've been all over the world, China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Bahamas, Jamaica, England, Poland, Korea... I could go on, but this review is not about my travels it's about the amazing stay that I had at the Hale Honu. I love to travel and this trip, mainly because of the accomodations, ranks up there among the best if not the best. For starters the house is right on the ocean. The waves breaking against the black rock with the sunset as a background each night is breath taking. It's right next to a beach where there are tidepools that you can see fish and sea turtles. The snorkeling is top notch, although it's a little calmer down the road 2 miles for weak swimmers. All 4 of the bedrooms have a full view of the ocean that makes you forget that you have a job. My guests and I enjoyed our stay so much we're going to try and make it an annual trip. I wouldn't stay anywhere else... the Hale Honu has it all.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car.

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• A great week

  A great week

  • Guest Flo
  • Date of stay 07/08/12
  • Review Submitted 08/01/12
  Our three families had a Wonderful time at Hale Honu. Property was clean and had all the extra toucces that make a place great. Owner was responsive, and answered all of questions and was very helpful. The hot tub was not working the week we were there but it was also very warm that week so this was not a problem for us. Owner did offer to push the repair man to fix it. The only thing that might make the property better would be air conditioning. We saw turtles daily below the patio and swam with them on occasion. Sunsets were wonderful.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• BEAUTIFUL HOUSE!

  BEAUTIFUL HOUSE!

  • Guest Dawn
  • Date of stay 05/12/12
  • Review Submitted 05/23/12
  We stayed at Hale Honu for one week for a family wedding taking place on the island. The view from the Master bedroom was simply magical and transfixing. The house was stocked full of everything one might need to get by. The house fit our entire family very comfortably. My 85 year old mother was in the smallest room but was quite comfortable the entire trip. Everything was clean and there were many personal touches that added to the color & character of the house. We had a wonderful time simply sitting and watching the waves, snorkeling, and scouting for sea turtles. Would highly recommend a stay here and we would definately stay again!

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

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Rates vary by season. "High" is Jan 2-March 31, "Low" is April 11 - Dec 18.
Rates are listed below as High/Low Season.*5 NIGHT MINIMUM (except late bookings)*
Entire Property: $675/625 ~ $4550/4200/wk ~$16500/14800/mo (28 nights)
House 3 BR + 2Bath: $510/470 nt...$3350/3175 week...$11275/10750 month
Suite only:  $275/232 nt...1875/1595/week **HI Tax 11.4167%**
Christmas (12/18 - 1/1/11) & IronMan(10/5-10/14/13)Entire = $695/nt  4775/wk
Ironman/Xmas for 3BR house only = 610 nt/4100/wk  Suite = $305 nt /1985 wk
Cleaning $165 house, $90 studio($255 both) Refundable damage $1000 ($500 suite)

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