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Wow! Awesome Kailua Ocean View, Pool, and Convenient Too!

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Entrance to Maka Nui Tui property and Hale Luana
Kailua town and coastline view
Kailua View
Stairs to Hale Luana
Entrance To Hale Luana

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Kailua Kona, HI
  • Place, UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Island Country Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Wow! Awesome Kailua Ocean View, Pool, and Convenient Too!

ALOHA AND WELCOME TO OUR PIECE OF PARADISE!

Hale Luana (House to relax and idle away the hours) is located 3 miles above Kailua Kona and overlooks Kailua Bay and Kailua town. Maka Nui Tui ('Tui' as we like to refer to it) is our 3+ acre property ideally located 1100 feet above sea level containing Hale Luana along with the owners main residence. Tui is private, quiet, convenient, and most relaxing. Surrounded by tropical plants, flowers, and fruit. The fruit is yours for the picking when available. You enter through iron gates and drive up the palm tree lined driveway passing the main house to find Hale Luana.

Hale Luana will be a perfect retreat from relaxing by the infinty pool. (Pool hours are 9am to 4pm daily.) the daily sightseeing, beaching, shopping, and numerous other activities available on our wonderful island of Hawaii. Tropical breezes maintain a perfect temperature day and night. No need for air conditioning, but ceiling fans are in all rooms if you feel the need.

Now that you've completed your long trip to the islands, you can relax in your most comfortable, Hawaiian decor Hale Luana. Sip on a glass of wine or tropical drink as you watch the sunset from your private lanai. Marvel at the spectacular view of Kailua Bay and as the sun sets, delight in the stars above and twinkling lights of quaint Kailua town below.

Awake in the morning to the sounds of the local birds and rustling tropical leaves. Enjoy your first cup of Kona coffee on your lanai before embarking on the adventures before you. Whether it be sightseeing, beaching, snorkeling, shopping, golfing, or any of the many activities available. Hale Luana is so very convenient to everything to see or do on the big island. Most are within a 10 to 20 minute drive.

Please note that our pool does not have a shallow end. The shallowest portion is about 4 feet deep. We also have several tall rock walls that are quite attractive to children. For these reasons, children would not be allowed outdoors without adult supervision.

We've tried to prepare Hale Luana for you're pleasure and comfort. We are positive, your vacation here will be one of the most memorable you've experienced. Please contact us by email if you have any questions. We look forward to your visit.

Mahalo and Aloha,
Ray and Barb






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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
See house rules.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
No need to lock doors Put keys on table
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We have a pool and several tall rock walls that require children to NOT be outdoors without adult supervision.
All rentals 28 days and over will be required to pay a $185.00 cleaning fee every 2 weeks of stay to cleaning person.
Pool hours are from 9 am to 4 pm

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number GE-045-612-2368-01, TA-045-612-2368-01

About the neighborhood

Holualoa

Holualoa is home to this vacation home. Hulihee Palace and Hulihe‘e Palace State Monument are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kona Farmers Market and Kona Inn Shopping Village. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Holua Racquet and Paddle or Holua Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Kailua Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate - 8 min drive - 0.6 km
  • Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm - 9 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Dovetail - 10 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Big Island Country Club - 11 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Kailua Pier - 14 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fireart Cuisine - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Lava Java - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Wow! Awesome Kailua Ocean View, Pool, and Convenient Too! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Wow! Awesome Kailua Ocean View, Pool, and Convenient Too!?

As of Apr 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wow! Awesome Kailua Ocean View, Pool, and Convenient Too! on May 15, 2026 start from $450, 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.

Is Wow! Awesome Kailua Ocean View, Pool, and Convenient Too! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wow! Awesome Kailua Ocean View, Pool, and Convenient Too!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wow! Awesome Kailua Ocean View, Pool, and Convenient Too!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wow! Awesome Kailua Ocean View, Pool, and Convenient Too! located?

Situated in Holualoa, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm, UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate, and St. Michael The Archangel Church. Kona Farmers Market and Hulihee Palace are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 112 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barb and Ray are amazing hosts. Their property is simply beautiful and immaculate!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable with relaxing Lanai. The pool is great with a wonderful view.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thatcher C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place! Hosts are super nice! Nice and secluded! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Here’s a stronger, more polished version that still feels honest and grounded:This was our third stay with this host, and there’s a reason we keep coming back. The place is exactly as advertised — great views, solid amenities, and an overall experience that’s hard to beat for the value. The hosts are genuinely kind, thoughtful people who clearly care about their guests. Highly recommended!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barb was such an excellent host! The property was beautiful. We loved the fresh fruit and chocolates she left for us. Would highly recommend this oasis!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Excellent property

Stunning view, well appointed, clean, and great location. Hosts were wonderful, we would highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan O.

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

What a treat!

Loved our stay - what a beautiful property. Enjoyed the amenities and hosts were very accommodating. Location is fantastic. Pool view is phenomenal.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Wonderful!

Ray and Barb are amazing hosts. The accommodations are very comfortable and the views are incredible. Would stay here again and again!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

Amazing view

Very nice setting high above Kona.
Stayed 27 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Ironman Stay

Stayed at this property for the Ironman World Championships. It’s close to the venue, yet far enough away to provide rest and relaxation before the race. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

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

Beautiful and Peaceful

Barb was super friendly and gave us suggestions on things to do around the island. The place was clean and very comfortable!! Great for small families. Close to Kona activities!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Big Island Adventure

10. Quiet,secluded, excellent security. Perfect for two couples or family of four. Well equiped kitchen. Private deck. Pool access. Perfect host.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Stunning!

This property is beyond belief! It was spotless with every amenity you will need. The pool is amazing, and the fruit and vegetables growing on the property were a welcome treat. So was the basket of welcome goodies in the home. View is amazing!! Barb and Ray are gracious hosts—you won’t regret staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anthony t.

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

Beautiful Property

Amazing property with spectacular views and sunsets. Cool breezes in the evening. Quiet and peaceful away from the crowds but only minutes to town and beaches. Thank you for sharing your hillside paradise.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A Truly Great Home and Location Location Location

We really enjoyed our stay at Barb and Ray's. They were great hosts, always available to answer our questions like one evening when the house shook!! (A minor earthquake!) and also gave us lots of privacy. The house is well equipped, has a beautiful view, and is a very convenient location to our favorite beaches and necessary stores. You will love staying here!
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B.

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

Staycation in Kona🏝

We really don't want to leave this ohana! Barb and Ray are kind and lovely people. Beautiful ocean view, fresh fruit, and quiet surroundings! Easy to get to wherever you need or want to go. The ohana is clean and welcoming. Mahalo Barb and Ray for making us feel part of your family❤️❤️ Much aloha, Ron and Sherri🌈
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H.

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

Spectacular View, Great Location, Wonderful Hosts

Barb and Ray were amazing hosts and thank you for sharing your wonderful property. The location was perfect with easy access to Queen K highway, Mamalahola highway and Kona town. We so enjoyed having our morning coffee on the protected lanai and the cool nights for sleeping. I appreciated the well appointed kitchen and the bowl of fruit and other "goodies". Although my husband and I were traveling by ourselves the house is ideally set up for two couples. We have been traveling to Hawaii for several years and loved staying at the higher elevation. It was one of our best stays on the Island of Hawaii. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

Beyond expectations!

What a condo! Perfect! Everything from the wonderful fruit basket upon arrival to the final view of the swirling ocean on the last day when we had to leave this wonderful condo. Stunning views and refreshing breezes flowing throughout. The furnishings were very elegant, yet tropical and comfortable. Especially the beds. Top of the line linens, and towels. We were totally impressed and would definitely rent and recommend to anyone we know to be visiting Kauai. Thank you for supplying such a wonderful piece of paradise for us to enjoy.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Harriet S.

What a View!!

We so enjoyed our stay at this elegant guesthouse. The interior was beautiful and provided us with all the supplies one could possibly need. An added treat was the fresh fruit grown on the property provided for us during our stay. The welcome package of coffee, breads, jam, chocolate for our first breakfast was much appreciated as we arrived late with no time to grocery shop for the morning. My only suggestion to the hosts would be to have the spa running for their guests. Would have been nice to sit in the hot tub and enjoy the fabulous view. Beautiful home, close to town, and on an amazing piece of property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caron B.

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

Beyond our dreams!

This place was absolutely top notch! First of all, the owners were so welcoming & genuine. We felt at home immediately. We arrived to fresh fruit picked from their yard sitting on the counter. The accommodations were perfect for the 4 of us. The kitchen was well equipped. The beds were comfortable. We spent the majority of our time,while we were home, on the lanai. The sound of the birds was beautiful. The garden was heavenly! The sunsets were perfect from the lanai. We loved the location because it was an easy drive to groceries & our favorite beaches. I can’t say enough about this gem. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

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

Beautiful view of downtown, and great accommodations.

For my son‘s 21st birthday he said he wanted to stay away from the downtown crowds. I found this location, he was ecstatic. The place is immaculate outside, and the accommodations were great. The place is minutes from downtown, and an easy drive. There was fresh fruit and a nice welcome basket left for us. There is plenty of kitchen supplies. There are two security gates protecting the place, which the owners have provided a garage door opener for access; easy! We had a small water issue which we cleared up by calling the owners; that took about 3 minutes to fix. It was very nice talking with these people. Here’s the deal- if you want a quiet place with good accommodations and a great view, choose this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

alex s.

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

Hawaii Guest house

This guest house is good but I would not say great. The money value is there for sure but there is room for improvement. It is poorly lit on the outside which was dangerous because of the huge amounts of rain. Also, the sofa bed and furniture smell of mildew; pretty badly. I would say the upholstery, rugs need to be cleaned. There was a lot of bugs in house and maybe bed bugs; which is creepy. You are literally on edge of a rain forest and because of this the croaking frog makes a lot of noise, pretty much all night. The other thing which to me takes this out of super host status is that there in no AC. It's humid in Hawaii and the place is upstairs I think AC should be provided. They do have a lot of fans in the house but they take a long time to work and are only so effective. The other thing that I did not like is that the guest house is behind the main house so you are kind of feeling like the front owners can't wait for you to leave. Mind you this won't bother some people but you don't have good privacy and I was never totally comfortable there. The hosts did provide sone fruit and stuff like that which was nice so many people will like that. However, we would not come back here.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow indeed! We had the most incredible stay at this property. The gorgeous views from the pool (oh, how we loved that pool!) took our breath away and the lush, serene setting made it feel like a true escape. Yet, despite the peaceful surroundings, everything we could possibly need (restaurants, shops, and activities) was just minutes away. The combination of tranquility and convenience is unbeatable. The home itself was spotless, beautifully maintained, and had every comfort we could ask for. Highly, highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre L.

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

Great house and location

We spent a week at Ray and Barb's house in July/August 2022 and had a great time. The house was very clean and in very good condition. It's located on the hills of Kona, about 10 minutes away by car from the city center. The house doesn't have AC, but we found that the temperature was much cooler than in Kona - thanks to the clouds that hover above the rainforest - and we were never too warm. We appreciated the cooler temperature every time we came back home from the beach or the town below. We slept with all windows open. Temperature was pleasant, around 70/75F at night. At night, with open windows, you can sometimes hear a couple of coqui frogs (who sound like a bird more than a frog) and of course birds in the morning. We love the sounds of nature so we actually liked it and slept very well. There are screens on the windows so we didn't have insects inside. The house is in a very quiet gated community so there is zero traffic noise. We took every meal on the lanai, using the small but very efficient gas BBQ. Ray and Barbara were very helpful and gracious hosts, always ready to help when needed. They gave us with mangos from their yard that we loved. If and when we come back to Kona we would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Fantastic.

Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Barb Poston

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Ray and I met in 1960 on Oahu, where he was a Marine stationed at Kaneohe MCAS and I was attending Kailua HS, as my father was also a Marine. We eventually married and moved to Virginia, where Ray is from originally. We always wanted to return to Hawaii and did, in 1985, and fell in love with Kona. Well, we bought a home, sold it in 2005 and built on Maka Nui Tui(loosely translated ('WAY TOO MUCH view'). Shortly after building our main house we completed Hale Luana. We wanted to share our happiness with as many folks as possible. What a wonderful place to live and sooo convenient to everything. We hope you can visit with us and realize the true feeling of living in paradise. Mahalo, Ray & Barb

Why they chose this property

The view and convenience to Kailua town, beaches and activities.

What makes this property unique

View, surroundings, comfortable, clean, Hawaiian ambience, gourmet kitchen, and above all, the convenient access to activities.

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