Kona Bay Hawaii Beachfront Paradise Kona Bay Estates, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 4972

HAWAIIANA ELEGANCE- Extraordinary Home!

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Location: Kona Bay Estates, Kailua-Kona, Kona Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (Exclusive Gated Community, Steps to Kona Waterfront Village)

Accommodations:  Stunning Hawaiian Home, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)

Our stunning Hawaiian Paradise home is located just a few blocks from the waterfront village of Kona, Hawaii in a private gated community of luxury homes. With a nearly constant year around temperature in the 80s, and a cool ocean breeze, this custom Hawaiian home is as tropical as you can get. Overlooking the crashing waves on the lava and sandy beach coast, the home features a designer infinity pool with two waterfalls, a sandy bottom wading pool, huge lanais, and two courtyard ponds with their own waterfalls in a "Jurassic" garden setting. There is even a private "island" dining patio next to the waterfall overlooking the dramatic Kona surf. The house comes fully furnished with a designer dream kitchen, open air oceanfront dining room, kitchen bar, living room, entertainment room, an unbelievable Master Suite with panoramic ocean views, a pampered oceanview study, two Tropical Guest Suites, each with their own separate entrance and opening onto the lush courtyard and waterfalls, and a separate Ohana Cottage Suite with its own kitchen, kitchen bar, sitting area and lanai. The master suite comes with its own private whale watching tower! The house sleeps eight, two in each suite plus futons for children.

"HALE KONA A'EKAI" is a unique oceanfront private custom home meaning "the home by the wash of the sea". It was intricately designed to capture the essence of waterfront Hawaiian living. Thatched ceilings, open walls, louvered teak windows, ten foot teak doors, endless lanais, and tropical landscaping, all help to capture the spirit of the islands. The house is exquisitely detailed with imported teak, bamboo, marble, granite, and quartzite throughout. The home has been featured in several magazines. The grounds are equally impressive with rare tropical flowers and palms, four waterfalls and a stunningly impressive bathing pool with an infinity edge. A stairway bridge takes you across to the island pedestal where you can lavish in a dinner surrounded by water with simultaneous views of the sunset, waterfalls and the crash of the waves! Enchanting, magical and romantic--there is so much more to describe---but you must see it for yourself! Unsurpassed luxury. Come stay with us and experience the mystique and beauty of the Big Island!

MAIN HOUSE LIVING AREA: Large open oceanfront living area includes: KITCHEN: Teakwood and solid granite dream kitchen with all the appliances including separate ice maker, warming drawer, vegetable sink, double ovens, triple stove. LIVING ROOM: Bamboo furniture adds to the tropical feel of the high ceiling open living area which extends out onto the Lanai. There is an area to sit and enjoy the ocean views and the infinity pool, a more private area to engage in conversation, and an entertainment area to enjoy the surround sounds of TV, a movie, or relaxing music. DINING: Enjoy the sunset while sipping Mai Tais on the whale watch tower. Don't forget to look for the "green flash!" Dine at the six seat bamboo dining table that borders the lanai with open air ocean views, sit for pupus (appetizers) at the granite bar, or take dinner out to one of the ocean side teak tables to enjoy the sound of the dramatic nearby surf while dining under the bright Kona stars. The experience is mystical!

SUITES OF THE HOUSE:

OCEANFRONT MASTER SUITE:(sleeps 2+ in sheer luxury!)
Stunning oceanfront views from all rooms includes: Master Suite: Entire spacious second floor with private outside entry, wrap around lanais, private sitting area overlooking pool and surf, private sitting area overlooking lush gardens, private whale watch tower. The Master Suite is truly spectacular! Master Bedroom: King size hand made Bali Style Coconut Bed with tropical netting and grass roof overlooking the ocean. Sleep to the gentle sound of the Kona surf! Master Study: Teak desk, fax/copy machine, DSL, printer, teak and leather lounge chairs w/TV, wet bar & refrigerator. Scenic ocean views! Master Bath: Exquisite marble throughout w/tropical indoor/outdoor shower, double vanities, teak makeup vanity, separate water closet, and Jacuzzi spa overlooking the crashing surf. Whale Watch Tower: Private nautical spiral stairs take you to a spectacular panoramic lookout of the picturesque Kona Coastline, the waterfront village and the inland volcanoes.

TWO GUEST SUITES: (sleeps 2 in each suite, 4+ Total) Tropical gardens and waterfall views includes: Guest Suites: One separate building with two separate outside private entrances. Makai Bedroom: Banana leaf thatched ceiling with lanai overlooking the tropical gardens and waterfalls. Queen size hand carved teak poster bed with tropical netting, separate sink in-room vanity, closet, cable TV, ceiling fan and sitting area. Mauka Bedroom: Banana leaf thatched ceiling with separate entrance, lanai overlooking the tropical gardens and waterfalls. Queen size hand carved teak poster bed, separate in-room sink vanity, closet, cable TV, ceiling fan and sitting area. Bath: Large all-marble dual-vanity bath with shower, tub, and separate-room watercloset. Shared by both guest rooms (separate entrances).

OHANA STUDIO COTTAGE SUITE: (sleeps 2+)
Private lanai overlooking courtyard gardens and waterfall includes: A separate cottage with high ceilings, its own full kitchen, pass through eating bar, private lanai patio with dining table, full bath, desk, sitting area, closet, cable TV, ceiling fan, and a Queen size hand carved teak four poster bed with tropical netting.Bath: Full tile and teak bath with vanity, tub and shower.

OTHER FACILITIES:
Outside Shower on side of house walkway to beach.
Outside Laundry between guest house and main house.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a tropical home with open air louvered windows---there is no need for air conditioning as the nearly constant ocean trade winds fan a delightful gentle breeze from over the water during the day and from the mountains at night. You'll enjoy the natural tropical feeling!!!

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided: All Linens including beach towels provided
  • Off Street Parking: Driveway parking for up to five vehicles
• Beds
  • King Bed: Hand Carved Coconut Thatched roof King Bed in the Master Suite
  • Queen Bed: Hand Carved Teak four poster bed in the three guest bedroom suites
  • Convertible Bed: Futons available for children
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Jetted Tub in Bath
  • Private Pool: Private Infinity Pool with lower sandy bottom pond
  • Shared Pool: Nearby Olympic Public Pool
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Catering Available
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Balcony
  • Lanai
  • Gazebo
• View/Location
  • Beachfront
  • Beach View
  • Oceanfront
  • Ocean View
  • Mountain View
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): FREE WIFI
• Other Amenities
  • RIGHT ON THE OCEAN!!! Just steps down beach path to the crescent shaped White Sand Beach & Lagoon ocean swimming and snorkeling!, Private Oceanfront Infinity Pool, 4-Waterfalls, 3-Ponds, Lush Landscape, Private "Jurassic Park" garden, Outdoor Shower, Outdoor Gas BBQ & Sink, Ceiling Fans, CD/DVD Player, Dream Kitchen, MW & DW, 3-Refrigerators, 4-Ice Makers, 2-Convection Ovens, 6-Stovetop, Warming Drawer, W&D, Jaccuzzi Overlooking Kona Surf, NO PETS, NO SMOKING & NO HOUSE PARTIES! Free HIGH SPEED coconut internet!!! Beach toy box full of rafts, floaters and pool toys! Baby chair, crib and baby gate available!, It is a short ten minutes from the Kona Airport to your magical Hawaiian vacation home! Gorgeous white, black and even green sand beaches, lush tropical valleys, rain forests and arid lava landscape await your discovery, Its an incredible adventure, Come and experience the Aloha spirit---come to the Big Island and be our guest
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Handicapped Accessible
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Parasailing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Spelunking
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Racquetball
  • Basketball Court
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseshoes
  • Miniature golf
  • Shuffleboard
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • World Class Golfing, Deep Sea Fishing, Awesome Snorkeling/Scuba, Volcano Viewing, Waterfalls & Tropical Gardens, Award winning White, Black and Green Sand Beaches, Submarine Rides, Dinner Cruises, Hawaiian Luaus, Kona Coffee Farms, An Olympic size public swimming and lap pool is free and open daily just 1/2 block outside our gated community!, So just relax in the luxurious surroundings, enjoy the adjacent white sand beach and lagoon, explore the village of Kona or venture out to one of the endless Big Island adventures, Eleven of the fourteen world climates are found only on this very unique island! The largest of the Hawaiian Islands has it all!

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Regular Rates of $1500-$2000/night.
DISCOUNTED to VERY SPECIAL RATES of $1000/night or $6000/week BY OWNER!!!
Call or e-mail for details & available dates! (Holiday rates slightly more)
$1000 Refundable Damage Deposit ($2000 normally).
$375 ONE-TIME CLEAN CHARGE & LODGING TAX not included.
This is a fabulous home in an exclusive gated community of multi-million $ homes!
Honeymoon, Anniversary, Special Occasions, & Special Requests accommodated.
This is a VERY UNIQUE & EXCLUSIVE oceanfront property available year round.

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

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• 04/16/09
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  P & D , Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Mahalo Bruce for sharing this beautiful property! Our whole family of 7 including our grandson loved the house...we didn't want to leave! We all had our own "space" with a bedroom and bath. My husband and I had the luxury of that magnificent master suite upstairs...we still dream of the view, the breezes and the waves! OK, we enjoyed the experience of the outdoor shower too! The central location made it easy for all of us to take off and go where we needed to either by car or on foot. And last and most spectacular was the pool...what a view! We had many breakfasts and lunches on the lower patio and a BBQ in the evening. Our grandson still talks about #27. It is one of the best vacation rentals we have stayed in. Don the property manager was very helpful and friendly. Hopefully we will be able to return one day soon! ~Aloha!
• 06/30/08
  Positive Rating
  Charlsey and Jeff , Arlington, TX
  • Aloha, I could not think of a more fabulous place to have celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. The house was more than I had ever dreamed it would be. More importantly, Don is a very attentive caretaker for the property. He was very courteous, accommodating and a joy to get to know. From the moment we walked through the courtyard gate into the tropical gardens, we knew we were in Paradise. The beautiful design of the home with all of the doors opening to bring the outdoors inside is magnificent. One would never tire of cooking in that kitchen. Waking up each morning to the song of the birds and to fall into dreamy sleep listening to the crashing of the waves on the lava rock was so peaceful. I must say that the view from the master outdoor shower is incredible! We have some amazing pictures of the infinity pool blending into the horizon of the Pacific which everyone enjoyed. One morning the grandchildren were in the pool by 6:30 am! The location is absolutely perfect with so many conveniences nearby. We went swimming with the dolphins (Sunlight on the Water), helicopter ride over the volcano and waterfalls (Blue Hawaii Helicopters), had a family portrait taken (David Baldwin, Hawaii Photoman) and the guys played golf three days. We packed a lot into one week but it didn’t seem like it because of the beauty, tranquility and peacefulness that awaited us each time we returned to Hale Kona A’kai. We have rented vacation homes in many places and stayed at luxury hotels all over the world, but none can compare to the appointments and accompaniments of this home. It is the little things that make a house a home and this is truly a home. Thank you for sharing it with us. Mahalo
• 03/11/08
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  Alfonso and Pamela , San Diego, CA USA
  • Feb. 2008 was our second stay at this fabulous home inside of two years. We love it here and anticipate returning as often as life allows. We've stayed with and without the kids. Everyone always has a good time. It doesn't get more relaxing than this. Certainly, for the money a much better choice than any commercial hotel. What's better than BBQ'ing fresh Ahi purchased the same days just minutes away from fishermen who've just come off the boats? And, in February, the whales and dolphins swimming by are so abundant, we actually lost count this trip of how many we saw. The weather was perfect. We love that the house has everything we need upon arrival. We can pack light and do laundry and go home from a family vacation with a suitcase of clean clothes. This house is a dream come true! We could easily make every big vacation here and never see the rest of the world because we return home (reluctently) happy and relaxed.
• 01/31/08
  Positive Rating
  John & Lili Dillon , Saratoga, CA
  • We celebrated our 50th anniversary with our family at this marvelous vacation house in late January. There is little to add to the great descriptive comments of previous visitors, except the whale watching was a thing to behold. At one time we observed five whales about 500 yards from the rear patio leaping out of the water half their body length and then smashing down with great sound effects. The weather was perfect, i.e., lots of sun and no rain. From the beginning when We were welcomed with fresh flowers and Leis, to the end where we sadly had to take our leave it was a magical experience for our party of eight adults.
• 06/27/07
  Positive Rating
  Si Nguyen, M.D. , Lake Forest, CA
  • Thanks a lot Bruce, for sharing your house with our family. The house is incredible! It is certainly grand but warm and cozy and very private to all. The ocean view is fantastic! But what we remembered most is the sounds of the waves and the nightly rains, and the birds in the morning and the peaceful silence of that neighborhood; and the geckos too. There is a family of bright green and red geckos living underneath the dining table(Don't disturb them!). You can't get all that from a hotel. We loved your place! Don was very cool too. He represents your hospitality very well. The fresh flowers were a pleasant surprise too. Aloha, Si and Mai Nguyen, from Lake Forest, CA
• 06/26/07
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  Paul Dohrman , Murrieta CA
  • Just a short note to tell you how much we enjoyed our memorable stay at your beautiful home. From the moment we walked thru the front gate into the tropical courtyard and then to the entry with the spectacular view of the infinity pool and blue pacific ocean beyound, all set the stage for our delightful Aloha vacation. We throughly enjoyed the layout of the house and privacy all the family enjoyed, the kitchen was so well equiped that the ladies actually enjoyed cooking. We made great use of the the BBQ to cook steakes and watch the sunsets(waiting for the green flash) Bruce, we have stayed in numerous luxuary homes on the various Islands and I can say without reservation your home is more comfortable, relaxing and beautiful then any of the others.
• 04/15/07
  Positive Rating
  Paula Glovier , Odenton, MD
  • WOW....Were the first words out of our mouths when we entered this magnificent home. It just got even better as we walked outside to the breath taking views and lush tropical landscaping. Our 50th Birthday celebration we experienced was the one of a life time along with vacationing with our dearest friends. Thank you Bruce for sharing your exceptional home and making us feel at home. From the fine touches of the most comfortable and relaxing accommendations to top of the line kitchen equipment. We have rented many homes around the world and this one is at the top of our list. Looking forward to return again in the near future.
• 03/29/07
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  SUSAN MEEKER , MISSION, B.C.
  • WE RELUCTANTLY LEFT KONA & THIS LOVELY PLACE, WE HAPPILY CALLED "HOME" FOR 2 WEEKS. IT WAS PERFECTLY SUITED TO OUR FAMILY'S LIFESTYLE & SIZE. 6 ADULTS ~ 2 CHILDREN.THE POOL WAS WELL USED( OUR 3 YEAR OLD GRANDSON LEARNED TO SWIM)THE NEARNESS OF THE KEIKEI BEACH FOR THE KIDS,THE BEAUTIFUL POOL (WITH LOTS OF TOYS~WE ADDED A FEW)THE GECKOS & THE BIRDS KEPT THE KIDS HAPPY.THE WELL PLANNED HOUSE, BEAUTY OF THE SUNSETS, & THE WAVES KEPT WE ADULTS,VERY HAPPY,& IN A CONSTANT STATE OF RELAXATION. THE FEELING OF PRIVACY, & YET THE CLOSENESS OF THE OFFERINGS OF KAILUA-KONA MAKE THE LOCATION IDEAL. THE BIG ISLAND HAS BEEN OUR FAVORITE FOR 25 YEARS & THIS WAS OUR BEST FAMILY VACATION. WE WILL RETURN. THANKYOU TO DON, THE CARETAKER, FOR LOOKING AFTER OUR NEEDS & MAKING US FEEL INSTANLY AT HOME. MAHALO!
• 01/27/07
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  Kat Campbell , Minneapolis, MN
  • It's approaching the one year anniversary of our Feb 2006 stay in this wonderful home -- I was "homesick" for the house and just had to go online and look at it again. The memories our family created by staying together, grilling out against the sunset, drinking wine on the lava rocks, watching the kids splash around in the pool, and walking barefoot down to the keiki beach was incredible. This was the perfect family vacation, thanks to the gorgeous home and beachfront location. You will not be disappointed!
• 12/26/06
  Positive Rating
  Rob Scherer , Ketchikan, Alaska
  • Superlative about sums it up for our stay at your splendid "jungle retreat" Bruce! Planned it as a once in a lifetime vacation, however, after our wonderful experiences at your property, Marie and I wouldn't want to stay anywhere else on the Big Island ever again! It's truly a paradise with the best of both worlds, close to town (only a block or two) yet feels miles away from civilization. Sunsets were awesome, the pool clean, sparkling and refreshing and the lighting at night magical! I went on safari in the "jungle gardens" surrounding the house and found plenty of "subjects" from the lively and colorful gecko's to a variety of beautiful flowers and plants. Even spied a mongoose in the driveway! Marie loved lounging in and around the infinity pool and enjoyed proudly accepting the compliments of folks walking by. Everything you described about the place was right on! Waves crashing along the lava rock shoreline lulled us to sleep every night. The accomodations were first class and we truly loved the coconut canopy bed...a nice touch! We did our Open Water Dives to get PADI certified. Debbie and Dennis of Underwater Adventures Hawaii hosted our 2 days of private diving aboard their excellent vessel. As per your recommendation Bruce, we hired Jason Verdun to Chef for us one night. What a fabulous time we had and Jason went all out with a perfectly planned and presented several course meal out on the "Island Pedestal" at sunset. Truly magical in every way! Caretaker Don was very helpful with meeting us and introducing us to the property and providing local info of interest. Highlights for Marie and I were many on a daily basis and the memories will be with us for a lifetime! Thanks Bruce for everything. Marie and I are very much looking forward to meeting you and welcoming you aboard in Alaska next June! Happy Holidays! Rob and Marie from Ketchikan, Alaska and Fox Lake Illinois

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