Private Oceanfront Studio/Suite ~Walk to Beach~ Sept/Oct Disc. Other Kailua-Kona Properties, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 46951

Incredible Ocean Front Lodging on "Turtle Cove" at Hale Honu Studio

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Location: Other Kailua-Kona Properties, Kailua-Kona, Kona Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (4 miles south of Kona village, 10 miles from airport)

Accommodations:  Oceanfront Studio+ Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)

Ever dreamed of whiling away the afternoon gently
swinging in an ocean side hammock?
Then welcome to HALE HONU
and this beautifully romantic oceanfront studio!

* SPECIAL 30% discount from low season rate for available dates in SEPTEMBER & 15% for available dates in OCTOBER 2009 *


Hale Honu means "House of the Sea Turtle," aptly named for the "family" of turtles frequently seen frolicking in the surf in front of the house (known locally as "turtle cove"). This very special oceanfront home is perfectly situated to offer privacy and unobstructed views the Kona coastline.

Hale Honu is a two-story, three bedroom, three bath, truly OCEANFRONT home with extraordinary views of the ocean from all rooms of the home. The home is designed with an upstairs Two bedroom/two bath main house, and a LARGE 1 BEDROOM COMPLETE STUDIO, WITH BATH, KITCHEN AND SEPARATE ENTRANCE.

This site is specifically for separate rental of the suite. The entire home can be seen at vrbo #34465.

This unique ocean front gated property is surrounded by a beautiful lava rock wall and borders Pahoehoe Beach Park (an oceanfront beach park with shaded sitting areas, grass and a small keiki (child) friendly beach). Less than a three minute walk is Magic Sands Beach Park, famous for body surfing & boogie boarding, and is a gathering place at sunset to watch the passing of another day in paradise.

On the garden/ground level is our complete PRIVATE SUITE with a separate, secured entrance, outdoor garden, dining and relaxing areas. This large (650+ square feet) living space includes a heavenly king-size bed romantically shrouded in privacy sheers, and a comfortable living room with new tropical decor, perfect for entertaining or snuggling (!).

The suite has a complete kitchen with cook-top and refrigerator. The bathroom is luxuriously designed with marble tile and glass block, and a large shower containing dual shower heads, (for sharing of course!). Also, this suite has a large sitting area, and a separate dining room. Windows and sliders encompass all of the makai (ocean side) walls, so you can simply let the ocean air in, or step out and be right at the ocean’s edge.

Our home is located just four miles south of the heart of Kailua-Kona village, and two miles north of the Keauhou shopping and cinema complex. Hale Honu is close to everything but is in a world of it's own!

The grounds of the property are nicely landscaped and totally private, enclosed within six foot lava stone walls on three sides, opening to the Big Blue Pacific on the makai side. There are many comfortable places to sit and bask outside in the sun, or relax in the shade of the palms and tropical greenery. An antique bench from Thailand rests in a romantic shaded sitting area just at the ocean's edge, or just swing in the ocean side hammock under the shade of palm trees.

When the sea is calm, snorkelers can explore the abundant reef and arches directly in front of the house; the ocean can be entered and exited from the lava outcropping on site when the surf is low. You can also enter the ocean from the adjacent beach.

You will likely get a visit from our resident turtle family! A large lava shelf has excellent tidal pools for exploring at low tide. Also, Pahoehoe Beach Park is adjacent to the property(see above).

Ocean side lounges are provided, as is a full sized laundry room.

We strive to make our homes and your experience in them unique and filled with the spirit of aloha. You’ll find the home tastefully decorated, carefully maintained, and filled with lots of little extras (CD collection of Hawaiian music, binoculars, books on local history and cultural sites, etc.)

This home imbues a special feeling of Peace and Aloha to everyone who visits it, and it is with that Aloha that we welcome you!

Please Note... We do offer this property for vacation rental in three different ways:
* Entire Home (including studio for a full three bedrooms and three baths)
* Upstairs Only(two bedrooms and two baths)
* SUITE ONLY (one bedroom and one bath)
When the Suite and upper floor are rented to different parties, mutual respect of designated outdoor spaces assures privacy for everyone.

THE CALENDAR LINKED TO THIS SITE SHOWS AVAILABILITY OF THE STUDIO ONLY. To check on availability of the upper floor, follow the link to Hale Honu below, and scroll down to the availability calendar. (vrbo #34465)

We also own two ocean front condos within two miles of Hale Honu, and a tropical Bed & Breakfast in Kona (go to hawaiianoasis com) Click on "All My Rental Listings" below for details!

Mahalo and Aloha,
Peter Knoblich and Darla Mabery

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
• Beds
  • King Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • VCR
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Lanai
• View/Location
  • Oceanfront
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • Cooler, BROADBAND WIRELESS INTERNET CONNECTION PROVIDED, Separate phone line and answering machine is in the suite
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Parasailing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Petroglyph fields, Hula, Luaus, Live Hawaiian Music, Historical sites

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Rates vary by season. "High" is Dec 15-Apr 15, "Low" is Apr 16-Dec 14
Rates are listed below as High/Low Season.  Hawaii Tax + 11.42% (sorry!)
Studio only: High Season .......... $219/night .. $1495/week
Low Season ........... $185/night .. $1230/week
IronMan (Oct 3-12,2009) .. $249/night .. $1670/week
The suite is generally not rented separately during the Christmas holiday period.
Cleaning $185/house, $105/suite.     ***5 Night Minimum in Peak Season
(Shorter stays considered for arrivals within 4 weeks or backing to booked nights)

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

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• 10/08/09
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  Amanda , New York, NY
  • Peter & Darla, Thank you so much for allowing us to stay at your "beachside bungalow" - it was absolutely incredible. Also thanks a million for stocking the fridge - once we arrived we never wanted to leave so I got to whip up my famous French toast and have breakfast on the lanai. We didn't get much sleep because we just had to do the late night star viewing on the hammock. We had a fantastic time and really enjoyed the ocean view. Hope we returned everything back to the original places and left the fridge with enough goodies for the next person. Would love to stay at one of your fine lodgings again soon and will DEFINITELY recommend you to our friends and coworkers. Everything worked great by the way, no issues with the gate or anything. Thanks again for everything - it was perfect. Chris and Amanda
• 09/27/09
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  Marie Polito , Huntington Beach, CA
  • Peter and Darla, At the risk of repeating things that you have probably heard a billion times, our stay was amazing. The wedding, and sharing of such treasured memories by both families will never be forgotten. For some, it will probably be the last trip of it's kind, for others it will inspire the motivation to broaden their traveling experiences. On the last day that we were all together on the patio, whales displayed their entire body from the water, followed by several tail slapping maneuvers, unlike any that our visitors had seen, even on the boat tours. My nephews and nieces keep comparing this trip to those they have taken since "That was fun, but no Hawaii!" We can not say enough in thanks for the opportunity to stay at your home for such a special time in our lives. Mahalo, Ryan & Marie Polito
• 04/20/09
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  Gay and Dan , Woodland Park, CO
  • Wonderful spot! Even better than the pictures online. Our favorite things: The wonderful breezes through the house. Very comfortable bed. Views, views, views! Location, location, location! Beach is great of course the turtles in front of the house. Thank you Peter and Darla.
• 10/09/08
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  , Pound Ridge, NY
  • With the help of Darla and Peter, our visit to Hale Honu was perfect. Once we decided to go to Hale Honu making the booking was very straightforward. Darla and Peter were able to accommodate our needs and even gave us tips on where to go for dinner and places to visit. Thank Darla and Peter for making our stay so wonderful. We stayed in the studio on the property, which is located just outside of the main tourist area of Kona. It is well situated and literally next door to a small sandy beach. It is only a few minutes drive to the heart of Kona and a 5 minute drive to a small shopping mall where you can find a grocery store, post office and other stores. The studio was well laid out and had wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean. Waking up to this view each morning was a magnificent way to start each day during our stay in Kona. The studio was well appointed in terms of conveniences. The kitchen was sufficient that it enabled us to prepare meals on days we did not wish to leave our beautiful surroundings. Darla and Peter make beach chairs, beach towels, snorkel equipment and a cooler available to their guests. These items certainly helped to make our stay more enjoyable. It’s not very often that you can go on vacation and have access to all the conveniences of home. The lanai for the studio was a wonderful place to eat breakfast, or any meal for that matter. It was also a place where we were able to lounge, read or just relax if we didn’t feel like setting off for a destination. Beyond the lanai is nothing but the blue perfection of the ocean. What more could one ask for than to sit and watch turtles float just beneath the cool surface of the ocean. Our visit to Hale Honu was certainly one of the most relaxing vacations we’ve ever had and we plan to return at the earliest possible opportunity. August 2008 Jayne & Rob
• 06/26/08
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  Karin Woodworth , Alta Loma, California
  • We just got home yesterday from Kona and stayed at Hale Honu. I can't tell you how much we enjoyed staying there. It was everything I imagined, and then some. The studio was beautifully decorated and well maintained. Peter and Darla have done a wonderful job keeping their property well stocked. My husband used the snorkeling equipment and went swimming with the turtles. We had the whole property to ourselves, making it very private and secluded. We enjoyed sitting on the lanai and watching the tide roll in. We want to thank you for helping us make our 25th anniversary one to remember. If we come back to Kona in the future, I won't stay anywhere else. We just had an amazing time. Thank you, Peter and Darla!!
• 04/25/08
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  emily , sacramento, ca
  • Wow! I could not have been happier with my decision to stay at this private oceanfront getaway. The views were breathtaking and we awoke each morning to the soothing sounds of the waves crashing along the coastline. Turtles frequented the waters and we watched them swim as we drank kona coffee on the beautifully landscaped lanai. The pictures are truly perfect, the studio was attractively appointed and well maintained, the lanai was large and spacious and we frequented the lounge chairs to invite the sun or to enjoy a home cooked meal outdoors. The kitchen was full of all of the necessary utensils to cook up a Hawaiian treat, I recommend trying the french toast made from the sweet breads of Hawaii. Situated close to downtown and the amazing white sands beach, the studio truly has so much to offer. This was my first visit to the Big Island and next time I visit, I wouldn’t stay anywhere else! Thank you so much for making my vacation so memorable!
• 03/24/08
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    This comment was posted by the guests in the second listing for Hale Honu, VRBO # 34465, and the owners have copied it to the studio guest book also. Comments: We have really enjoyed your place. Have seen volcano, whales, dolphins, turtles, etc. Mostly great weather and a fantastic location on the island. Home could not be better located--and the views are unmatched. Ocean access is superb. We hosted our daughter and her family for a week in March--we were here almost a month-- and they were wowed by the proximity to the ocean. We watched the sunset every evening from the lanais downstairs. The home and studio are well furnished with everything you could possibly need for cooking, eating, playing on the beach or just relaxing. Being right next to a small park is a real plus Glad we found this place and would not stay anywhere else on this island.
• 07/22/06
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  Kat & Marcus , Antelope/CA
  • We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hale Honu. The decor is beautiful, comfortable bed, plenty of supplies on hand for the beach (boogie boards, flippers, umbrella, chairs, ice chests), the unit was equipped w/ everything we needed. The location was great, close to town, farmers market and the best snorkeling beach (Kahaluu) all only a few miles away. The best part was to sit out on the Lanai or lay in the hammock to watch the spectacular sunsets. Watching and listening to the waves crash is so relaxing and good for the soul. In the mornings we saw schools of spinner dolphins go by and turtle sightings were fairly frequent also. A large brand new bar-b-que grill is available for when you're tired of eating out. We searched high and low for the perfect place that had to be right on the water and we are so glad we found Hale Honu.
• 07/04/06
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  Rich & Jackie Deckman , Marietta, GA
  • June 2006 The two of us recently had a completely enjoyable stay at Hale Honu. We found Ocean Front Studio spacious, with all the comforts and conveniences we needed. At Hale Honu the Pacific is literally steps away. We watched the sun set every night and the fresh ocean breezes and sound of the waves lulled us to sleep. Can't wait to visit again! PS. We were active while in Hawaii and found Hale Honu's location ideal. It's just far enough from the center of town to avoid the noise, but close enough for a quick zip in for your morning cup of Kona coffee.
• 03/02/06
  Positive Rating
  Trish & Robert , Dallas, Texas
  • We stayed at this great beach studio at the end of July 2005 and want to say how much at home we felt with everyone's hospitality. Even in the heat of summer you can sleep with all the fans going - who would have thought that Texans could survive without A/C? There are so many wonderful things about this place that we wouldn't want to ruin the experience with expectations. Suffice it to say that we LOVED the house and that this is the way to experience Hawaii. The seclusion is great and even with houseguests upstairs you might just get enough into the spirit of aloha to consider them part of your ohana! The snorkeling just to the south of the house and going around the tide pools is really good, and the tide pools themselves are unbelievable. If you like to get in the water you will probably get the chance to swim with turtles, octopuses, and many fish. You won't find more attentive and gracious people to rent from. If we ever come back to the island this place is first on our list. A big thumbs up!

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