Location: Kona Bay Estates, Kailua-Kona, Kona Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (Exclusive Gated Community, Steps to Kona Waterfront Village) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Keywords: Stunning Hawaiian Home, Spectacular Views, Luxury Home, Beachfront, Oceanfront, Waterfront, Very Unique Private Home, Exclusive Gated Community, Beach Access,
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!!!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : All Linens including beach towels provided
- Garage : Owner use only.
- 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
- Jetted Tub in Bath : Beautiful jetted tub in the Master Bath overlooking the surf!
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool : Private Infinity Pool with lower sandy bottom pond
- Shared Pool : Nearby Olympic Public Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Full tropical gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, kitchen island with separate vegetable sink, triple Jenn Aire stove top, double convection oven, warming drawer, built in microwave, dishwasher, pantry and much more....all with an incredible oceanfront view!
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Fully outfitted kitchen for gourmet cooking and entertaining.
- Refrigerator : Side by side spacious refirgerator. Additional full refrigerator in the Ohana and a wet bar refrigerator in the master suite.
- Dishwasher : Built in dishwasher
- Microwave : Built in microwave.
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : Several caterers available upon request.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Oceanfront stainless steel BBQ grill with outdoor sink and spacious granite top and lava rock built in outdoor buffet.
- Deck/Patio : Espansive gorgeous flagstone patio which runs from the driveway through the courtyard and out around the pool area and down to the "floating" dining pedestal beachside.
- Balcony : See Lanai (Hawaiian for balcony)
- Lanai : Four private lanais (balconies) for watching the surf, whale watching, quiet reading, napping, eating or just relaxation
- Gazebo : Gazebo means Tiki Hut in Hawaiian. We have three: one in the courtyard with a swing, one on the whale watch (third floor), and one poolside for the lounge chairs.
- View/Location
- Beachfront : Crescent shaped white sand beach and lagoon only steps from the home along the beach path. Right out front is a lava and white sand beach.
- Beach View : Right on the beautiful lava and white sand beach!
- Oceanfront : Directly oceanfront with unobstructed views!
- Ocean View : Panoramic coastal and ocean views!
- Mountain View : Awesome views of Hualalai Volcanic mountain right behind the home and Mauna Loa, the world's tallest mountain in the distance.
- Communications
- Telephone : Telephone with FREE domestic long distance!
- Free Long Distance : Free domestic long distance!
- 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 : Please no pets without prior permission. Our colorful and friendly Geckos are our pets!
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : The entire first floor is stone from the driveway to the bedrooms and to the pool without thresholds to trip over or obstruct a wheel chair.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly : Kids need to be supervised at all times due to ocean access, tropical ponds and pool. The "Keiki" (meaning Kid's) Ponds and crescent shaped white sand beach and lagoon just steps away! Awesome for kids!
- Smoking Not Allowed : NO SMOKING IN THE HOME. Smoking is ONLY allowed on the beach.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Spelunking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- 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!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Regular Rates of $1500-$2000/night. A VERY UNIQUE & EXCLUSIVE OCEANFRONT property!
DISCOUNTED to VERY SPECIAL RATES of $1000*/night or $6000*/week BY OWNER!!!
*rate for up to 8 guests. Additional guests $50/ea/nt or $250/ea/wk. MAX 12.
Call or e-mail for details & available dates! (Holiday rates slightly more)
$1000 Refundable Damage Deposit ($2000 normally).
$375 ONE-TIME CLEAN CHARGE & General Excise Tax & 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.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
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- DRAMATIC SURF, LAVA ROCK COAST AND WHITE SAND BEACH!
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- JURASSIC PARKLIKE COURTYARD, WATERFALL & FISH PONDS!
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- RELAXING OHIA & BAMBOO GRASS HUT SWING!
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- Relax under the Tiki Hut Overlooking Pool and Surf
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- Hand Made Ohia Tiki Hut
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- Hand Carved "Ku" Tiki Guards the Home
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- Cruise Ships park in your backyard!
Traveler Reviews (37)
PARADISE FOUND!
Guest: Sammi
(San Clemente, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/07/12
Review Submitted: 01/18/12
All I can say is that I want to go back. . . tomorrow! I wasn't prepared for the beauty of this house and it's amazing view. Truly, the pictures don't do it justice. We spent a week at the house in Kona (my family and my brother's family) and had the best, most relaxing vacation we've ever had. The house, besides being beautiful, is very well equipped and we ended up staying home many nights to cook dinner and sit poolside. The sunsets were spectacular, the crashing waves lulled us to sleep. It was quite a sight to wake up at 5:00 a.m. and see the cruise ship all lit up sitting right in front of the house! One word of caution though. . . both houses on either side are permanent residents who do not like much noise. The stereo system faces one of the houses, so music cannot be loud (even before 10 pm.) We just wanted to hear it outside, but had complaints when it was turned up to a volume to do so. Sheree, the owner, was wonderful to work with and was always available if needed to answer questions. I wish I could post some of the spectacular pictures I took from the house. They are amazing! There are a lot of fun activities to do on the Big Island-snorkeling, volcano tour, surfing, beach, SUP, biking, but our favorite was just hanging out at the house! I hope to come back sometime in the near future!!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Ideal in every way
Guest: Hez
(Vernon)
Date of Stay: 10/03/11
Review Submitted: 10/17/11
This home is so spectacular it's hard to believe you are lucky enough to stay there! As an athlete on the Island for the Ironman World Championships, it is the ideal spot. Quiet and peaceful, but a short walk to all the festivities along Alii and the race start. It is also a short walk to the public community lap pool for training, and a perfect place to start training rides and runs. The open air style make acclimatizing to the island easy, and the ocean breeze keeps the temperatures just right. The ocean right outside lulls you to perfect sleeps. A perfect place to share with friends/family I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it - well except for the 2 weeks when we want to be be able to book it again next year!
Owner response:Aloha Heather, Thank you so much for taking your time to write this review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and found it both relaxing and close to many things to do. We are proud to have you as our guest and ecstatic that you took 8th in the World at the Ironman World Championships. We look forward to having you back next year! Congratulations! Sheree & Bruce
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful Experience
Guest: Cynthia
(Seattle)
Date of Stay: 03/22/11
Review Submitted: 09/21/11
Four of us stayed in this home in March 2011. It exceeded every expectation we had. We spent most of our time around the pool, because, well why wouldn't you given the setting!! The rest of the house was wonderful as well. We even managed to enjoy our tsunami evacuation experience! I guess the best endorsement I can give is to say we have already booked for next year.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+.
Tropical Paradise Hideaway!
Guest: Maggie
(Reno, NV)
Date of Stay: 08/16/11
Review Submitted: 09/16/11
My family of 7 adults had a wonderful reunion at this beautiful, enchanting house. We enjoyed every day to the fullest by cooking, walking, snorkeling, shopping and exploring this beautiful island. The house is well-maintained, very clean, comfortable, has plenty of space, the kitchen is large enough for many cooks to work in and the main house has many fantastic views. The swimming pool was a special delight to enjoy day and night. There are great places to eat on the Big Island of Hawaii and lots of convenient shopping. If you want to know more about Hawaiian History, read ahead of your stay and then go to some of the interesting historical places. There are amazing places to go snorkeling in the Kona region. Bring a waterproof camera, take photos of the delightful fish and magnificent turtles. If you stay in the room above the garage be aware that the sports park near by gets noisy at night-bring ear plugs.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
THIS ENHANCES PARADISE!
Guest: Glenda
(Lynchburg, VA)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 08/01/11
I hate to rave too much because it will be more difficult to find availability next time. This home was comfortable and well stocked. The ocean breezes flowing over the infinity pool into the interior temperature made it quite comfortable. The open concept gave us plenty of indoor/outdoor living space and connected us to the tropical gardens surrounding the home. The gated entry made us feel secluded, but shopping and dining were within 5 minutes. This is definitely a jewel!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers.
Absolute Heaven!
Guest: Shona
(Melbourne Australia)
Date of Stay: 06/19/11
Review Submitted: 07/27/11
I spent a long time looking for our Hawaiian destination and decided on your beautiful house. Although the description is very accurate, it did not prepare us for such an amazing place. Our jaws dropped as we entered the property and looked through the house to that view. We had a group of 4 adults and 4 children and the house was perfect. Everyone had their own space and privacy when needed. This was a very special trip for us and Bruce and Sheree went far beyond our expectations to help us. The house is perfectly located to reach any activities easily and to come home to the pool every afternoon was perfect. Far better value than hotels or condo's, particularly if you can split between two families or another couple. We only dined out once in two weeks and all other dinners were watching the sunset beside our own pool, which I must say was the best I could see in the Kona Bay Estates. The house had every amenity that you could require. If you can't enjoy yourself here, then you're in trouble!! We will be back. Thank you again Bruce and Sheree
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
So perfect it's hard to believe it's real
Guest: Happy Dad
(CA)
Date of Stay: 07/10/11
Review Submitted: 07/18/11
This has been everything we hoped for, I keep thinking the photoshopped background will disappear or the music of the crashing waves will be turned off because it just can't be this nice, but it is A great safe beach for kids is just a few houses away, there's a nice short jog the other way to the old Kona airport with a path around gardens, the house has nicely separated sleeping areas so everyone has their space (good if someone in your party has little kids:) Parents with small children should be aware there are some hazards for the kids, esp the pool, so small kids should be under constant supervision. You could spend a whole week just at the house or use this as a central base to explore the island, either way it is a perfect location.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Simply Fabulous!
Guest: Nancy
(SC)
Date of Stay: 03/25/11
Review Submitted: 04/06/11
Bravo! What a terrific vacation we had! Not knowing if the house would live up to the photos online, we were pleasantly surprised to discover the house was even better than we expected! The location was fabulous, the condition of the home was immaculate, the floor plan was perfect for us. We started to talk about our next vacation somewhere.....and then agreed that our trip was so great why would we consider anywhere else? We can't thank you enough for recommending Sandra to us. She (and Amy) truly made the difference between a nice vacation and a fabulous one. Sandra's imaginative (but extremely healthy) cooking style was a surprise every night and always over the top! Not only is her cooking out of this world, but her care of the children was flawless. Knowing we needed additional child care, she recommended Amy to us - who was wonderful as well. My daughter-in-law wanted to kidnap both of them and bring them back to Connecticut. We thought so highly of them, that we invited them to our home in SC if they ever venture in this direction! Many thanks! Nancy and Don Baldwin Julie & Tyler Matheny - Carter and Jack Blake (and soon to be? Katherine) Matheny Wes Matheny
Owner response:We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to having you come back again soon!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Family and friends
Guest: Tye
(Victoria, BC, Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/19/11
Review Submitted: 02/08/11
One of those unique locations where photos are unable to capture the beauty of the property. We chose this home over the Fairmont and Four Seasons locations and were incredibly happy with the decision. It made our vacation. From the professional and attentive management of the house, to the wildlife spectacle in front of your eyes, this is truly a Beachfront Paradise. Worked perfectly for our children and guests. Was also very romantic and relaxing. Planning our visit already.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Mike and Julie2
(Apple Valley, MN)
Date of Stay: 03/10/10
Review Submitted: 03/10/10
We feel like we're echoing the other great comments made about this Kona home, but it truly exceeded our expectations. The pictures don't do the incredible setting and interiors justice. Our family of 7 loved having our own spaces as well as such a large living and outside areas. It was a pleasure to grill dinner outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. We loved seeing the dolphins and whales, which ran by there every day we were there. One thing I haven't seen is a comment about the security personnel. It's a wonderful gated community and it was nice to see the security people (always friendly) patrolling the area just to ensure that things are fine. Special thanks to Don for making sure that we knew where to find everything and his repeated advice to call for anything. He did such a great job we didn't need to! If you want a special vacation, book this home. You'll be glad you did.
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