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AWESOME 7TH FLOOR PENTHOUSE CONDO - OCEAN, SUNRISE & SUNSET VIEWS

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Kailua-Kona, HI

Kailua-Kona Wharf
‪10 min walk‬
Kailua Pier
‪12 min walk‬
Kamakahonu Beach
‪12 min walk‬
Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

AWESOME 7TH FLOOR PENTHOUSE CONDO - OCEAN, SUNRISE & SUNSET VIEWS

Punahele Penthouse Condo will fast become your favorite place to stay in Kailua-Kona! Punahele Penthouse is on the 7th (top) floor of the Kona Ali'i Condo Complex which is located in the heart of Kailua-Kona. You're within walking distance to many attractions, restaurants/bars and shops! Next door there's even a volleyball sand pit! A short walk of about 2 blocks to the Farmer's Market & Kona Inn Shopping Village and about 4 blocks to Hulihe'e Palace and the start of the famous Iron Man race. After a day of exploring all that the Big Island has to offer, come home to relaxation - sit on the lanai, with a favorite spirit in hand, listen to the crashing of the ocean waves while watching people, perhaps dolphins & whales at play in the bay and witness the most breath taking sunset to end your day.

**Contact us for special discount pricing: military/law enforcement and extended stays**

**NIGHTLY RATE GET (4.712%) & TAT (13.25%) TAX**
HI STVR REG #STVR-19-345128
HI TAX ID
GE-084-756-6848-01
TA-084-756-6848-01

Property manager

Brett/Diane

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Provide expected arrival and departure times for safety protocols. For possible modified check-in and/or checkout times, please email request.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number GE-084-756-6848-01, TA-084-756-6848-01

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located on the beach, this condo is in Historic Kailua Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. Hulihee Palace and Hulihe‘e Palace State Monument are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Kailua Pier and Moku‘aikaua Church. Travelling with kids? Consider KBXtreme and Kona Community Aquatic Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.

Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

Kailua-Kona Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Kona Brewing Company - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Kailua Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Kamakahonu Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Magic Sands Beach - 8 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪On The Rocks - ‬4 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
‪Island Lava Java - ‬1 min walk
‪Laverne's Sports Bar - ‬4 min walk
‪Gecko Girlz Shave Ice - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is **AWESOME 7TH FLOOR PENTHOUSE CONDO - OCEAN, SUNRISE & SUNSET VIEWS** pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at **AWESOME 7TH FLOOR PENTHOUSE CONDO - OCEAN, SUNRISE & SUNSET VIEWS** ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at **AWESOME 7TH FLOOR PENTHOUSE CONDO - OCEAN, SUNRISE & SUNSET VIEWS** ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is **AWESOME 7TH FLOOR PENTHOUSE CONDO - OCEAN, SUNRISE & SUNSET VIEWS** located?

Located in Historic Kailua Village, this beachfront condo building is in the city centre and within a 15-minute walk of Kona Inn Shopping Village and Kailua Pier. Kona Farmers Market and St. Michael The Archangel Church are just steps away.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

10 Mar, 2025

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

Highly Recommend

This property has beautiful views of the ocean and is in close proximity to several restaurants. Check in was easy and the place was CLEAN! I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy P.

3 May, 2025

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

Spectacular time in a perfect place on the Big Island!!

Excellent location, all amenities close-by with well stocked condo, good quality appliances, comfortable and roomy, beautiful views with ocean right out doorstep, lovely pool...market 2 mins away...fresh fruit, macadamia nuts, Coffee, chocolate..yay!!!Love, love this place!! Mahalo

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathy t.

5 Apr, 2025

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

Beautiful sunsets; clean condo

We enjoyed five nights in the condo. The property was as described and very clean. We really enjoyed the beautiful sunsets from the front balcony. Would definitely stay again!Thank you so much for sharing your home with us.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

10 Feb, 2025

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

Excellent unit, great ocean views, walk to everything!

Great views, great location, wonderful unit!

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

27 Feb, 2025

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

Amazing stay

We had an amazing stay at the Punahele Penthouse. The view and ocean sounds from the lanai were incredible. The condo is in a perfect location to explore Kona and the island. The condo is stocked with everything you would ever need, including beach gear. The condo is cared for by the owners, we felt so welcome it was like we were renting from family. Thank you again, Diane and Brett, we can’t wait to return.

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby D.

10 Nov, 2024

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

Great Vacation

We had a wonderful stay in the condo. The view was great, space was clean and plentiful! Really enjoyed the slowed down atmosphere of Kona and did a ton of exploring the island with this as our home base.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denice F.

2 Dec, 2024

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

This property was top notch!!

This is a wonderful property! Clean, comfortable, and location was the best!! We would most certainly stay here again. It had all the amenities. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful unit with us!!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta S.

27 Apr, 2024

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

Kona stay

It was a fantastic stay and the condo had everything you could possibly need! Great location!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

3 Jun, 2025

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

Beautiful Condo

This is a really nice property. Nice layout on the main floor and a huge loft with a California king bed, a 55” TV and a refrigerator. Nice touches include an air printer for printing with your devices and a terrific smart TV with hundreds of channels and dozens of apps, allowing you to sign in with your credentials to watch from your playlists.The view is fantastic with a full ocean view and a very nice lanai. The loft has a mountain lanai overlooking the pool area.The owners are a dream to work with. Very helpful and accommodating. Only drawbacks are minor. The parking space is a bit tight. I would recommend nothing larger than an intermediate sized vehicle. Also, while oceanfront property, Ali’i Drive is between the condo building and the water and there are bars nearby, both of which create noise that is sometimes annoying.All in all, I would not hesitate to stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

19 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Beautiful ocean and sunset view with sounds of crashing waves. Perfectly appointed accommodations. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bailey L.

24 Jan, 2023

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

Family girls trip to Kona

This was a GREAT property! We enjoyed the beautiful views!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

27 Jan, 2024

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

Paradise!

Our stay at this property was great. The location couldnt be better. The view was amazing. The property was very clean and the host was great. We would definitely stay here again when visiting the big island.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Apr, 2024

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

Great Getaway

This condo was an excellent choice for our Hawaii vacation. Close to all the restaurants and shops. Beautiful views from the lanai. Thanks Brett and Diane for sharing your place with us.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

William N.

17 Aug, 2024

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

Nice

View was magnificent. Condo was nice. No bathroom upstairs and the stairs were wicked.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

25 May, 2023

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

Perfect Hawaiian Vacation

We had a great experience with the property. The location in Kona was perfect and had all of the amenities we needed for a perfect Hawaiian vacation. Although the 7th floor condo is overlooking Ali’i, we spent a great deal of time on the lanai (beautiful sunsets and great vantage point for canoe races) and it was very quiet. Highly recommend this property.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

April H.

14 Oct, 2024

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

Amazing trip

I was very lucky to have found this condo! My mom lived in Kona for 30 years and we come back to visit. Two years ago we stayed at another condo which was lovely, but small. We took a chance on something different and so glad we did. They thought of everything at this condo!! Anything we needed they had. Any question we had they got back right away. The location can’t be beat, in the middle of Alii. I recommend this property to everyone!!

Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie S., San Diego

18 May, 2023

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

Gorgeous Condo & Views

Second stay for my husband and I. Loved it even more than the first time...I think that says it all!! Beautiful condo, beautiful views and very convenient to all. Shopping, restaurants and activities. Mahalo!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

16 Jun, 2022

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

Best Spot in Kona!!!!

We were here for a family wedding. Punahele Penthouse was absolutely perfect for our first trip to Hawai’i from the peaceful early mornings on the mountain side lanai, coffee on the ocean side lanai! Listening to the waves is so relaxing! We saw the King Kamehameha parade from above! Absolutely beautiful!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawna H.

24 Jun, 2023

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

Can’t Wait to Return

The unit is all that we had hoped for in terms of comfort, convenience and location. The kitchen has everything you need to enjoying relaxing meals on the beautiful lanai. We also enjoyed several meals out at fun places within walking distance. They also have beach chairs, snorkel equipment, coolers, beach towels available to borrow which we very much appreciated. Brett and Diane are a delight to work with.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

6 May, 2023

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

Everything We Wanted and Beautiful

My family and I loved this condo! Everything from location to furnishings. It just does not get any better. The views from the lanai are stunning! Listening to the waves, seeing schools of yellow tangs and dolphins from the deck, to watching the beautiful sunsets was just amazing. Restaurants and stores are next to the building. The condo is very comfortable and well furnished with everything we needed. We hope to return soon!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

L W.

20 Sept, 2023

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

Fantastic stay!

Our family loved our second stay at this condo. The lanai is a great spot to enjoy your morning coffee or watching the sunset and everything between! The condo location is great for walking to restaurants. The condo is beautifully maintained and well stocked for a lovely time on the Big Island. We used Kona Style for two excursions Kealakekua Snorkel and Sail and Sunset and Manta Ray Snorkel. Both excursions were fantastic! One great aspect to Kona Style is that you can walk (15 min) from the condo to the boat since it departs from Kailua Bay. If you go to beach 69, we enjoyed malasadas from a food truck which are made to order. They are delicious! I highly recommend this condo for a trip to the Big Island. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B., Austin, Texas USA

6 Aug, 2023

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

Perfect

This VRBO exceeded my expectations. It was the perfect location. We took a couple of day trips to the other side of the island and when we got back home we could park the car and just walk to anywhere else we wanted to go. No reason to pay for parking anywhere else because the location was within walking distance to wherever you wanted to go. The place was fully stocked and very clean. Loved that they had inflatables, snorkels, beach mats, etc in the beach closet. They left us a little coffee and macadamia treats. It was just a friend and I staying and I felt we had a lot of room and privacy. So nice! Highly recommend!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

29 Apr, 2024

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

Beyond expectations!

The views, the location, the amenities - all exceded our expectations! But even more than those, the owners did! This trip was supposed to be an a girls trip (tradition) with my mom, myself, and my 2 daughters. We very unexpectedly lost my mother toward the end of last year, so we still went and brought my husband and dad to celebrate her! Its hard to explain, but the respect and the ease of everything related to this condo made it that much more special! My only regret is npt signing the physical guestbook, as i had intended. Kept putting it off and then forgot! I promise, you will not have any disappointment in this place or the owners! All are pretty special!

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory T., Modesto

15 Jan, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Enjoyed stay

The condo was very well equipped with both kitchen and recreational items needed for 4 adults. As the host couple, we prefered the ensuite bathroom so we took the downstairs bedroom, which was fine. Our only issue was the living room TV which was complicated and difficult to use. The sound bar never worked and only one volume level was possible. On Sunday we wanted to watch an NFL game, and we then learned that only the upstairs TV has the full list of Spectrum cable channels including NFL games live. It would be helpful if the owner would pay to allow the living room TV to have the same list of channels which are available on the upstairs TV, which also had a more seamless remote contol operation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison F., Colorado Springs, CO, USA

1 Apr, 2023

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

Lovely stay in Kona

This condo was a lovely choice for staying in Kona. The place itself is very nice and well equipped with everything we needed during our stay. We were within walking distance and short driving distance to some great restaurants and a snorkel tour launch. We struggled keeping the main room cool (but I am sure we could have worked harder to get that to balance), but the lanai was always comfortable and the downstairs bedroom's A/C worked awesome. Lanai and ocean view/sounds were ideal. The building was not loud and rarely did we hear anyone on the walkways outside the bedroom. Plenty of beach toys were a bonus. The condo was within 45 minutes of a Hapuna Beach Park and we loved it so much we went twice. It is worth mentioning that you are directly above a busy road. The ocean sounds really do block out most of the car noise, but not the cars blasting music. This did not bother us as the bedroom was really quiet and we had no issues sleeping with the a/c on and the door closed. The owner was so easy to reach and work with. Covered parking in Hawaii also made us happy. Had a great time. Thank you so much!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Brett/Diane

As travelers ourselves, our family has used homeaway/vrbo for our vacations. After 10+ years of vacationing in Hawaii, our family decided to take the plunge and purchase a place of our own.

Also as paying travelers, we get frustrated with some of the additional add-on fees (i.e. cleaning, a/c use, etc). So, we include all the "fees" in our nightly rate.

**NO CLEANING FEES**
**NO A/C-USE FEES**
**NO ADD'L PERSON FEES**

Why they chose this property

We found our little slice of paradise in Punahele Penthouse. We just acquired the property at the end of February 2017 and took all of March making it into what we like to think as the perfect vacation rental. We invite you to share all that Punahele Penthouse has to offer!

What makes this property unique

We understand wanting to find the perfect place to stay during your vacation and know you have many options. Our goal is to make your accommodations as stress and hassle free as possible so you can concentrate on enjoying your hard-earned vacation! **Please email for modified check-in and/or checkout times.**