Location: Kealakekua Bay, Kona Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (Napo'opo'o Village) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Keywords: Beach House
WE AIM TO PLEASE YOU by providing the best equipped, outstanding vacation spot on the Kona coast!! Our charming, private four bedroom, two and a half bath beach house is across the street from Kealakekua Bay, in quaint, historic, alternately bustling and serene Napo'opo'o Village. Our home is perfect for enjoying the uniqueness of this area and the Big Island. Hale o Lei has both inside and open-air living and dining areas, private master bedroom suite, outside Caldera Spa, a new large sunning deck, and two lanais facing the ocean. We have completely outfitted Hale o Lei so that you will feel like you are coming home to paradise every day!
It is about 100 feet from the kayak launching pier, a short walk to Manini or Keei Beach, a one mile kayak ride to the Captain Cook Monument, a short drive to Pu'uhonua o Honaunau (the Place of Refuge), and right at some of the best snorkeling and spinner dolphin watching in Hawaii. We live up the hill in the Kona Coffee Country, and are eager to help in any way to make this your best vacation experience ever!
For a full Big Island experience, combine your visit with Hale Ehu Kai, our oceanfront house on the other side of the Island or Mele Kai, our tide pool front house overlooking the Wai'Opae Marine Sanctuary!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : In one bedroom with king bed and private half bath
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking : For 2 cars
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed : One in the upstairs master suite (memory foam topper) and one in a first floor bedroom with attached half bath (memory foam mattress).
- Queen Bed : Memory foam topper
- Twin/Single Bed : Memory foam toppers.
- Bunk Bed : In 5th bedroom, which rents separately. Double on bottom and single on top
- Convertible Bed : One queen hide-a-bed in outside living room and one double futon in inside living room
- Child Bed : Folding foam futon
- Crib : Portable crib/play pen
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : Outside is a large Caldera jungle spa with a privacy screen
- Cable/Satellite TV : With full selection of music channels
- DVD
- Video Library (3)
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Has everything you could possibly need. If you can't find what you want, just look harder
- Refrigerator : Large refrigerator for large groups has ice maker and water dispenser in door
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Tropical style, with two bbq areas
- Deck/Patio : New sunning deck with outside shower nearby
- Balcony : Upstairs lanai off master suite overlooks Kealakekua Bay
- Lanai : Two lanais downstairs serve as outside living room and outside dining room
- View/Location
- Beach View : Across the street from the ocean with a vacant lot between you and Kealakekua Bay! View Kealakekua Bay and Manini Beach from the upper lanai.
- Ocean View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone : With answering machine. Use calling card for long distance.
- Broadband Internet : Road Runner is very fast.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Outside shower for coming in from the beach or before a spa. Guests are free to eat outstanding Hayden mangos, apple bananas, pineapples, coconuts, ulus (breadfruit), and papayas from the property, when in season.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : We have incorporated a ramp in the new sunning deck to make Hale o Lei more accessible to our guests.
- Kid Friendly : We provide boogie boards, noodles, sand toys, beach chairs and mats, floating viewing platform, and some snorkel equipment.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Relaxing at the house, in the spa, or on the beach. Exploring the Big Island.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$160/night for 1-2 people. $20/person/night for more, maximum 10.
Tax (13.4166%), cleaning fee ($100-$200) and security deposit ($100-$200)
10% off for stays of 2 weeks+ or reservations within 2 weeks of visit.
20% off for stays of 1 month or more. 5th bedroom $20 + tax extra
5 night minimum - Rates higher for holidays and Ironman.
We accept PayPal with credit cards, at renters expense.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Paradise Found at Almost Oceanfront Hale O Lei!
Year Purchased: 2004
Why the Owner Chose Kealakekua Bay
We chose the Big Island because of its diversity in terms of people, climate zones, topography, geography, flora, fauna and its dynamic feel. It is also the most reasonable Hawaiian Island cost-wise. The island is still growing and forming itself for the future. We grow Kona coffee uphill from Hale o Lei and enjoy the mild climate and relaxed lifestyle.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Hale o Lei is like a north-shore Oahu beach house that is equipped for any size group, from couples to 10-12 people on retreat. It is also linked to our east-side ocean homes, to allow for a more relaxed approach for discovering the marvels of the whole Island. You will never find a vacation home that offers more at a reasonable price----just ask our many repeat guests!!
Owner's Map of Kealakekua Bay
Aloha! We relocated to Hawaii about 10 years ago, after retiring from lives as cattle ranchers, teacher, consultant, and human resources manager. We had visited all of the Hawaiian Islands and other tropical areas around the world, and chose the Big Island as our home. In this phase of our lives, we love to share our adopted home with others and have established three spectacular vacation rentals around the Big Island to allow this.
Property Photos
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- View of Hale o Lei - Kona Coast Vacation Rental
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- Living Room
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- Outside Livingroom
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- Upstairs Master Suite
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- Downstairs Queen Bedroom
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- Downstairs King Bedroom w/1/2 bath
Traveler Reviews (26)
snorkeling paradise
Guest: Indy Dave
(Noblesville, IN USA)
Date of Stay: 10/21/11
Review Submitted: 11/07/11
Stayed at Hale O Lei 3 weeks ago, the pictures don't do it justice. The ocean is right there, across the street. Turn left out the gate walk 75 yards take the walk to Mahini beach, the snorkeling is some of the best in Hawaii. You're 100 ft from the kayak launch, well worthwhile to rent one. The house is very spacious, clean and well kept, I'll never stay in a hotel in Hawaii again.
Owner response:This guest has already contacted us for a return visit later this year!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Family Getaway
Guest: dray237
(Chubbuck, Idaho, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/09/11
Review Submitted: 10/07/11
Without a doubt this was the best way for our family to all get together to honor my son's work in getting his engineering degree! There was 10 of us and we were still able to feed everyone at this great house when we wanted too. Everything we needed was there from bedding and towels, dishes and cookware, to snorkling equipment! Hart and Marlene were allways available for info and ideas. They do so much to make this feel like your house. Everything was in good working order and that upstairs bedroom is awesome!! We highly recommend this location as well for being central to almost everything you want to see. People that come to stay must realize that this is not a luxury resort, it is your home away from home!! We will return.
Owner response:We try to create a home that people love to return to, and it seems to work as we have delightful people return time after time. Mahalo nui loa!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Hale o Lei is wonderful
Guest: IronmanTriathlete
(Farmington, NM)
Date of Stay: 03/01/10
Review Submitted: 10/06/11
Concerning angelcoach's review: I found the local (maybe illegal) kayak rental folks to be friendly and helpful. They charged $40 for a day, were right next door, and supplied snorkel gear as well. The legal places involve a drive up to the highway, loading the kayaks on your car, driving back down, back up at the end of the day, and are more expensive. Concerning screens and no glass windows: people go to Hawaii to enjoy the ocean breeze at night. I never saw the first mosquito. And this place is so out of the way there is no traffic at all at night. I can't believe anybody would have trouble sleeping there other than a time zone change. I slept great, especially after enjoying the nice jaquzzi.
Owner response:This reviewer is participating in the Ironman again this year and read the one negative review we received in all of our years of vacation renting with amazement....she felt she needed to give her perspective on Hale o Lei.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Loved the Jungle Bird songs!
Guest: Arpita and Ron Bingham
(Colorado)
Date of Stay: 04/20/11
Review Submitted: 10/04/11
We’ve really enjoyed our stay here- love the upstairs bedroom with the ocean view and “jungle” bird songts. This is a comfortable home with all the amenities one could ask for. My husband highly recommends the Manta Ray dive. “Other Worldly!” Mahalo
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A Blast!
Guest: Bowman Family
(Colorado)
Date of Stay: 03/20/11
Review Submitted: 10/04/11
First visit to the Big Island. Has been a blast so far! Moving to the Hilo side to continue our adventures. Jacob loves the geckos and all the play toys you had for him. Thanks to Hart & Marlene for the hospitality and great tips on beaches for Jacob, plus “shade”. Mahalo! Owner Response- These guests stayed an additional 5 days with us on the east side of the Big Island at our oceanfront Hale Ehu Kai (www.vacationrentals.com #30479). We love to host people on both sides of the Big Island so they can explore with less driving and have more diverse experiences.
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Love It!
Guest: Love Family
(Colorado)
Date of Stay: 03/13/11
Review Submitted: 10/04/11
Had a few tsunami related bummers…No Jacuzzi, swampy mosquito pond and funky tsunami odor…But it is hard to be bummed for long when you are staying in paradise. Thank you for such a thoughtful rental…there was nothing that we needed that you have not provided. Owner response- These guests came 3 days after Kealakekua Bay was hit by the tsunami resulting from the Japanese earthquake. We had the spa taken out, shop move, large trees take out supporting posts of carport, much sand and rocks in house and yard, pond/fountain destroyed, rock walls and gate taken out, much of the vegetation killed, as 2-3 feet of water repeatedly assaulted our home. Fortunately, we did not get totally destroyed as 7 houses in the Bay did. Through working long days and nights we were able to get Hale o Lei habitable, but not perfect. Fortunately, these guests were understanding and enjoyed themselves. Soon thereafter, we replaced the spa, found the last of the fish under the house, and completed structural problems. This gave us the opportunity to plant new vegetation as the salt continued to kill plants for several months.
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Wonderful time!
Guest: Raymond and Irene Rodriguez
(Colorado)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11
Review Submitted: 10/04/11
We had a wonderful time. Thanks to my daughter Sylvia S for bringing us here. We love your house and the comfort of it. We would come again and stay there if we could. Mahalos…..I really had a great time. I loved the geckos! (added Anlesa C)
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Aloha!
Guest: Lis and Olof Carmel
(Colorado)
Date of Stay: 07/07/11
Review Submitted: 10/04/11
Aloha. Mahalo. Aloha! We loved everything about this place! We will be sure to spread the “word” about this place. Mahalo! Owner Response- Great thoughts! These guests also stayed with us at our new vacation home, Mele Kai, on the other side of the Big Island at Kapoho (www.vacationrentals.com #56931). We love to host people on both sides of the Big Island so they can explore with less driving and more diverse experiences. Kapoho has the best snorkeling on the east side of the Island
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