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5 Minutes to Beach & Town-Perfect Location, Private & Peaceful. A/C.

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A well-maintained garden with a variety of plants and a small pond.
A covered porch with a bench and a chair, leading to a house entrance.
A garden with a swing chair under a canopy, surrounded by well-maintained grass and various plants.
A room with a wooden floor, a glass table with chairs, a bookshelf, and a window with a view of greenery.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a chair, a potted plant, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Kailua Kona, HI
  • Place, Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Island Country Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Twin Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

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Located in Kalaoa, a neighborhood in Kailua-Kona, this apartment is in a rural area and near the beach. Hulihee Palace and Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation and Lyman Kona Coffee Farms. Ready for a night out? Consider Don's Mai Tai Bar and MY BAR & Nightclub - LGBTQ Friendly Hot Spot. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Big Island Country Club - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Hawaii Gateway Energy Center - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Kailua Pier - 11 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pine Tree Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kaloko Coffee Farm - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Minutes to Beach & Town-Perfect Location, Private & Peaceful. A/C. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 5 Minutes to Beach & Town-Perfect Location, Private & Peaceful. A/C.?

As of Oct 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5 Minutes to Beach & Town-Perfect Location, Private & Peaceful. A/C. on Jan 25, 2027 start from $293, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 Minutes to Beach & Town-Perfect Location, Private & Peaceful. A/C.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Minutes to Beach & Town-Perfect Location, Private & Peaceful. A/C.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 Minutes to Beach & Town-Perfect Location, Private & Peaceful. A/C. located?

Located in Kalaoa, this apartment building is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Lyman Kona Coffee Farms. Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park and Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was beautiful! Very comfortable, the bed was perfectly comfy And the bedroom AC was very appreciated! Sandra was Great! Even brought us some very yummy pineapple.The property was perfect. We would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, comfortable bed and pillows and great location to access any part of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!!! Peaceful is an understatement!!!

Wow, wow, wow! Absolutely perfect stay! Great for visiting Kona w/o the resort feels…!!! Home away from home for sure! Pineapples, mangos, starfruit, and more grow in their private garden, and if u ask nicely u can try them!!! I will miss u too Mango (cat)!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint little getaway

Nice spot out of town. Easy to get around. More spacious than expected. The Vrbo listing indicates a washer and communal pool. Neither were correct. Sandra was so nice she offered to do our laundry! The roosters will wake you in the morning and the wild birds will sing you to sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 24, 2025
Aloha Tony, Thank you for pointing this out. I looked into the erroneous information on the web and discovered that the communal pool, washer / dryer was listed as "popular amenities"; not amenities at this particular property. It is a bit unclear and I'm sorry you were mis-led. I am happy that I was able to help with your laundry and that you had the big beautiful ocean to swim in. Again, Thank you for choosing to stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sweet spot up the hill in Kona,

This is a great place overall to stay in Kona. Location is good, 5-10 minutes out of downtown Kailua, apartment is comfortable and well stocked, price point is right and Sandra was a very sweet and generous host. If you are the type that likes to hang out at your apartment for long periods of time during the day, I would recommend somewhere else, but as a place to make home base while you go off and explore the island (what I prefer to do), this is ideal. If you like to cook your own meals, the kitchen is a little bit of a challenge owing to its size, but fully workable. We were able to make full egg breakfasts on the hot plate and even stuff like roast fish and potatoes in their little tiny toaster oven. The only things I'd say this spot needs is sharper knives and a few cutting boards. Thank you Sandra! -RL
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review The Great Kona Escape. I appreciate the feed back and will supply more cutting boards and sharper knives tomorrow; this is how we can continue improving the experience for our guests. There is also a large outdoor gas grill available with this unit for guests to prepare meals on. Mahalo for your kind words and we hope to see you again.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Lovely property

The property is lovely and the home was quiet and peaceful, until the weekend. The property is 3 apartments, the owners on the upper floor with a small 1 bedroom unit in one corner where we stayed, and a large apartment on the lower floor. The apartment we had (on the upper floor) had air conditioning in the bedroom only so we opened the windows for air. On the first weekend two young men stayed in the lower apartment right under our living room and bedroom windows. Very noisy music and loud talk and laughter. I don't begrudge them their fun, but the owners specified 'quiet after 10PM.' About 1 AM I had to visit the other guests and ask them for quiet. The music was turned off but party noises continued for an hour or more. The place was quiet again when the downstairs guest left, then the owners went away for a long weekend. They must have known about the crowd coming for that weekend and not wanted to be around. That weekend a large bachelorette/wedding party took the lower apartment. So many women attended and stayed every night that the loud party never ended, round the clock noise. We finally had to leave the property to get any sleep! When that party was finally over (sometime Monday) it was quiet again. We never felt comfortable in the 2 weeks we stayed with the noise and partying and people walking past our windows day and night to and from the lower apartment. We would have moved had we not paid in advance (almost did anyway!). Also, the property has a swimming pool that is off-limits to the upper apartment guests and a laundry that is also off-limits. Cannot recommend this place and will never go back.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
Aloha, Thank you for taking the time to write up a review for The Great Kona Escape. I had NO idea what you were experiencing. You never said anything and if I had known, I would have certainly done something to remedy the situation. I am always available by phone and text and would absolutely NOT have allowed the noise to continue. I am so sorry. I take the house rules and quiet hours serious for the comfort of all. There are no parties allowed and I would have put a quick end to them.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise inside of Paradise

From the moment we walked in the door, we felt welcomed and "loved". Sandy's place is an oasis within the paradise of the Big Island.... Get ready for a soft landing and a lovely stay. Everything about her property reflects the comfort and care she extends in taking care of her guests. Thoughtful touches abound (Kona coffee in the kitchen!)-- super comfortable bed. Great location (near beaches, airport and downtown Kona)and everything Is IMMACULATELY clean. Book this NOW... You won't regret it!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Ohana Close to Town

It was a beautiful property. Quiet, perched up in the hills, but close to town. It is a shared property so you can hear other guests at times but it was not an issue at all throughout our stay. The bed was comfortable and the hosts were great. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice stay!

Beautiful, cute slave to stay in! Enjoyed it except for someone staying downstairs by the pool talking on his phone very loud at 7am throwing a football at the inflatables and woke us up. I would stay here again because I know that's not something that will always Happen. Owner was very welcoming and inviting, house was very clean and we had everything we needed for our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay - everything we needed!

We had a wonderful stay at the Great Kona Escape! I would recommend this to others in a heartbeat. The apartment is even more beautiful than pictured and so spacious. The grounds are beautiful- it was the perfect location for us. All appliances worked well, and would stay again easily. Sandra and Ken had excellent recommendations for activities and helping with our itinerary planning. Thank you so much for all!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 30, 2020
Aloha and thank you for your kind words. I'm so happy that being up at 1000 feet was a cool get away from the heat of the sun for you. Come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Perfect calm and quiet retreat close to Kona, but away from the crowds. Has everything you need and Sandra is an excellent host providing easy communication and check-in
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Precious Paradise

We enjoyed our stay at The Great Kona Escape. The grounds are more beautiful than many botanical gardens. We enjoyed walks in the gardens and gorgeous sunsets over the ocean. The vibrant paintings by Sandra and a few of her friend's in our dwelling were a joy to see. When we had questions, she was there with answers and suggestions. We were in a resort previously on the Kona coast where the heat was too intense. We decided to seek a cooler upcountry place to stay and found a greater and more pleasant experience for our vacation. Sandra's is a great place to stay with easy access to all areas around Kailua-Kona. The mountains, beaches and the parks... just go.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
Mahalo for taking the time to review The Great Kona Escape. You were delightful guests and I hope to see you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Enjoyed Kona

We were happy to visit the Kona estate as it was quiet and a good location.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

Sandra and Ken are very welcoming and caring. We came to compete in the ironman world championship, we would not have found a better place to stay. The property is quiet, peaceful, neat and beautiful. Apartment is very convenient and private. The bed is so comfy and it feels great to have AC at times. You will enjoy flowers, delicious fruits and amazing view from the garden. Located 10min away from Kona center, it is very pleasant to avoid the crowd and cooler air. We would come back any time. Thank you !
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
Mahalo Manon for taking the time to review our property. We're so happy you could enjoy the essence and the energies of The Great Kona Escape; the coolness, the fruit, the view, the peacefulness, the "real" Hawaii. Best to you in your upcoming races.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful Property in a Great Location

I am so happy I found this peaceful, quiet piece of paradise. It was exactly what we needed, spacious, clean and comfortable. This is a great location to visit the Island from and is close to beaches and town, shopping and dining. The property is one acre in an upscale neighborhood where we enjoyed our morning walks with many varieties of birds and flowers. Staying up the mountain a bit the temperature was very comfortable even during the hottest time of year, and the views from the property are magnificent. We've already booked again for next year. Thank you, Sandra and Ken, for providing everything we needed for a memorable vacation.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great location if you like to explore

If you want to be close to the action but want a good nights sleep this is for you. Our apartment was clean and roomy with kitchen, overall very comfortable. The location worked for us because we like to explore the island not just lay on the beach. Would have got a full 5 if it had a deck with a view. There was a view from our bedroom. Minutes from the beach. Very nice owners.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cozy property

We rented this vrbo for a work trip and it was perfect. Spacious, clean, cozy and had everything we needed. We would absolutely come back! Mahalo Sandra!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 31, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review The Great Kona Escape. Whether for work or play, we work to make your stay as comfortable and convenient as possible. Hope to see you again. Sandra
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