Location: Captain Cook, Kona Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (A 20-mile Scenic Drive Just South of Kailua-Kona)
Accommodations: Single Family House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-8)
Hale Honu (Turtle House) is our place of refuge, and it can be yours as well. Situated on the Big Island of Hawaii just twenty miles south of Kailua-Kona, Hale Honu is surrounded by a lush tropical garden, and provides a breathtaking panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean, in a quiet and comfortable setting that is conducive to uplifting the light-of-heart and soothing the frazzled spirit.
From this location you are minutes from the lovely Ho'okena Beach State Park for sunbathing and swimming with dolphins, or the famous Place of Refuge National Historic Park, a preservation of ancient Hawaiian culture.
Also at the Honaunau Inlet you will snorkel with an endless variety of tropical fish and sea turtles. A ninety-minute drive south will bring you to Volcano National Park. Thirty minutes north are the shops and fine restaurants of Kailua.
Along the main highway north you will pass shops offering the island's best buys for Kona Coffee and Macadamia Nuts. A fruit stand offering organically grown fruits and vegetable is less than one mile north. The Kealia village store with necessities and movie rentals is a short walk to the south.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Beginning 1/1/2007 ... $950/week ... $3300/month.
Rental prices for up to eight guests. Applicable Hawaii State Taxes not included.
Daily rates are $115 plus a cleaning fee for a three-night minimum stay.
Personal checks and money orders
Call owners or see website link below for details.
or Write: Hale Honu, 9018 Ute Drive, Golden, Colorado 80403
A 50% deposit of the rental amount is required to reserve
The balance is due no later then one week prior to start date
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Bob Hofmann and Nancy Bolt are both retired. Nancy served as the Colorado State Librarian for 18 years but she continues library consulting work. Bob is retired from a 30 year career with General Electric where he worked as an electrical engineer. He also served in sales and marketing. Nancy and Bob now work together selling Bulgarian jewelry to support Bulgarian libraries and organize tours to Bulgaria. We are part owners of a rental apartment in Sofia Bulgaria in case you’re interested in a really interesting place to visit.
Why the Owner Chose Captain Cook
Hawaii is wonderful place to visit, but the Big Island is, we think, the best of all the islands. The volcano is spectacular, we have two mountains soaring to almost 14,000 feet, it offers world class sport fishing, beautiful beaches, a rich history, good snorkeling and most of all for our location, a grand place to just go relax and get away from the hubbub of life.
The Unique Benefits of this Single Family House
Beautiful surroundings and peace and quiet!
Property Photos
- Welcome to Hale Honu - Captain Cook, Big Island, HI - Hawaii Vacation Resort - South of Kailua-Kona!
- Hale Honu Entrance and car port - Captain Cook, Big Island, HI - Hawaii Vacation Resort - South of Kailua-Kona!
- North view - Hale Honu Family Room - Captain Cook, Big Island, HI - Hawaii Vacation Resort - South of Kailua-Kona!
- East view Hale Honu Family Room
- North view of Hale Honu Kitchen
- South view of Hale Honu kitchen
- South view Hale Honu Living Room
- Map wall Hale Honu Living Room
- Hale Honu Master Bedroom
- Guest room Hale Honu
- Hale Honu back yard
- Hale Honu Lanai and sweeping view of Pacific
- Snow covered summit of Mauna Kea
- Arial view of Volcano flow into Pacific
- Sea Turtle at Place of Refuge Nat.Historic Park - 10 Minutes from Hale Honu
- Kona Sunset from Kona Inn
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Hale Honu is located in a quiet tropical garden setting 800 feet above sea level with a wonderful spectacular unobstructed panoramic view of the Pacific. It is just minutes from Hookena Beach State Park (where dolphin often play) to the South and Place of Refuge National Historic Park (also a great snorkeling spot) to the North. Our guests are thrilled by the location and the overall quality of their stay. Here is a sample of comments left in our guest book. I awoke again to the wonderful sound of birdsong. We loved eating on the beautiful lanai, and what an awesome view! So very peaceful. It was a delight to have an avocado fall at my feet – great fresh guacamole. Thanks Mike and Cher Denver, CO This is a wonderful house. We would not have had such an amazing time without it. Everything exceeded our expectations. John and Gayle and Juan and Ana Livermore, CA and Madrid Spain Thank you for providing such a lovely home. It has been a perfect haven from which to launch our adventure. We had great parties on the lanai. So many fish and turtles in Honaunau, and saw dolphins every day. Can’t wait for next time. Mark and Laurie San Francisco, CA Thanks for the use of your big house. Access to the washer/dryer is great with the seven of us. Well equipped kitchen too! We loved all of the beaches, and enjoyed the free hula demo in Kona village. Tori and Family Louisville, CO Thanks to your books about Hawaii, I read about the places we planned to visit before going there. We really enjoyed the mangoes and papayas and flowers around the house. Thanks for the nice digs. Jim and Susan Monrovia, CA We enjoyed your spacious home. I loved all of the flowers and green trees. Nancy and Delores Glendale, CA It has been wonderful here. The view, breeze, and sunsets can’t be beat. I’ll try to remember the beautiful ocean when I’m back in New Mexico. Carol Albuquerque, NM We had a lovely month in your wonderful home. Living in the country as we do, we especially liked the rural nature of your part of the island. Dick and Joan Elizabeth, IL Thanks for a great week in your home. We’d recommend kayaking across the bay to Captain Cook monument, even for inexperienced kayakers. Snorkeling is unbelievable near the monument. Our kids enjoyed the occasional visit out by the back fence by wild cows and pigs! Great place! Sue, Ron, Lauren and Jessie Anchorage, AK It was a very relaxing vacation that we hate to see come to an end. Thank you for making this feel like home. Hopefully we will be back soon! Tom and Kathy Corpus Christi, TX Thank you so much for sharing your home for two months with me. I know you will love being here full time when you retire. Jane Durango, CO We really enjoyed our stay. The setting is beautiful and relaxing. Highlights were Kealakekua Bay, going to the volcano, and a trip to the Mauna Kea observatories. Thanks! Ryan and Kari Los Angeles, CA