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Kona Magic Sands Hawaii Hale Akai Vacation Rental
| Sleeps | 12 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Space | 2,000 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 5 nights |
Overview
Four bedroom, four bath, two story home- walk to Magic Sands Beach Park
Hale Akai means home by the sea- your sanctuary. Enjoy brilliant tropical sunset skies and a peak of the ocean from the lanai and upstairs suites. You'll have two master suites and a single bed room upstairs and a master suite and two bathrooms downstairs. You are provided toilet paper, hand soap, towels and all bathrooms have a tub/shower. The floor plan allows a large family or group of friends to share the home yet have individual privacy. The owner's master suite coffee maker, bar refrigerator and seating area- your own private get away! You will have secure wireless internet, smart television downstairs , board and card games, as well as fiction, historical, ethnographic, and geographic literature. Beach towels, mats and related items are also available.
*High season covers major holidays, spring and summer break and special events- see reservations calendar or call for dates.
About Lisa Javar
Living and working in the Beautiful Napa Valley and Sierra Nevada Mountains of California and needing a break from stressful jobs. We found the La'a Loa /Kahalu'u/Keauhou area to be the perfect place to relax, heal and enjoy friends and family. We purchased Hale Akai as a vacation rental partnership and fell in love with the island, our neighbors and Hawai'i life. We have been privileged to make lifetime friends with many of our guests, some of whom have returned twice a year since 2004!
Lisa Javar purchased this house in 2004
Why Lisa Javar chose Kona Coast
The location! We have all of the benefits of living near the ocean on the beautiful Kona coast with out all of the noise and congestion of being right on the beach. After renting a home on the beach for two years, we found that being down on Ali'i drive, next to the ocean, was noisy, scary during high surf and expensive. Less than a mile from one of the best snorkeling beaches in Hawai'i, 0.2 miles from a white sand beach with amazing sunset and boogie boarding, close to shopping, public transit and centrally located on the western coast, it's the perfect location! We wanted this specific neighborhood for it's safe, peaceful and convenient location. There were few properties for sale in the area so our Realtor sent letters to every property owner in the neighborhood and we spent several vacations driving up and down the streets waiting for a home to become available!
La'a Loa, the name of this area, means very sacred and Keauhou is 'a place to return to for healing' The area has a peacefulness that stays with you. King Kamehaha III was born two miles away and this was a favorite vacation area for King David Kalakawa, his summer cottage is one mile away. Sharing Hale Akai as a vacation rental gives us a chance to give back some of the pleasure and peace this home has given our family and friends over the past 10 years. Before booking please know that our home is located in a peaceful residential neighborhood.
What makes this house unique
Hawai'i Island, known by tourists as the Big Island, is the most diverse having 11 of the worlds 13 climate zones. You can literally play in the snow and be back on the beach in just over an hour, walk in rain forests, over lava fields and actually watch lava flow.
The Kona Coast is known for it's beaches, coffee farms, cattle ranches, beautiful sunsets and peaceful, laid back atmosphere. Hale Akai is in a quiet residential neighborhood with both vacation rentals and residences.
As I sit on the lanai writing this, the palms are gently swaying and I can hear the surf crashing, doves and cardinals singing and far off in the distance the gentle sound of bagpipes from a Scottish neighbor. The sand is not the only magical part of this island!
Guestbook comments from the owner
Although we don't know you personally, we'd felt the warmth of your hearts and the aloha sent here by your kindness and generosity when we shared in your rental home on the Big Island.
Amenities
Kailua-Kona House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 2000 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 12
- pets considered ...
- Events Allowed
- children welcome ...
- non smoking only ...
- Ocean View ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Spa
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning ...
- Clothes Dryer
- Hair Dryer
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker ...
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven ...
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 15 people
- 4 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
,
This is a shared bathroom off the living area.
Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower , Hair dryer
Bathroom 3 - Can be private or shared with small bedroom. Hair dryer.
Bathroom 4 - Double sinks, hair dryer
- Four full bathrooms with tub and shower combination. Three master suites have king beds and private bathrooms, queen bedroom room can share bath with Kalani suite or use full bath downstairs. Ohana Suite has a full (double) bed in addition to the king size bed
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12
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Makali'i -
1 queen
,
May share bath with Kalani or use downstairs bath.
Ali'i - 1 king , Studio w/bar-fridge, coffee maker. microwave & seating area
Kalani - 1 king , Private or shared bath, futon available
Ohana - 1 king , 1 double , Ground floor, private bath, full size bed and seating area
- Full house rate is based on 6 to 8 adults with 4 children. While beds are available for up to 10, an additional deposit and daily rate will apply. We may consider more than 8 adults but the deposit will be $1,000.00. No additional charge for up to 2 children (under 12). Downstairs Ohana suite is on ground level, with 4 inch rise into house, and is perfect for those who have difficulty with stairs. Bathroom door is 30 inches wide, bathtub has 15 inch rise into the bath tub. (Many Hawaiian homes are above grade and have multiple levels to take advantage of tropical breezes and views.)
- Books ...
- Games ...
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Television ...
- Toys ...
- Balcony
- Lanai / Gazebo ...
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- Water Sports Gear ...
- botanical garden
- churches
- cinemas
- duty free shops
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- library
- live theater
- marina
- museums
- playground
- restaurants
- ruins
- synagogues
- winery tours
- zoo
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- luaus
- paddle boating
- photography
- scenic drives
- shelling
- shopping
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- whale watching
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- equestrian events
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- paragliding
- parasailing
- pier fishing
- rock climbing
- roller blading
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- skiing
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- snowboarding
- sound/bay fishing
- spelunking
- surf fishing
- surfing
- swimming
- tennis
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.8/5 -
(14 traveler reviews)
Perfect home for our 3 generation family of 8 (6 grownups and 2 kiddies).
This house is conveniently located just south of Kona near Keauhou. Walk a few blocks to a nice beach - Magic Sands. A few more blocks north is Kahalu'u Beach which is an excellent place to teach newbies how to snorkel (shallow and protected from waves with sand and rock bottom, lots of fish and an occasional turtle). The house has every convenience - the kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans, lots of silverware, plates, etc and leftover spices and such for cooking. The outside patio has a nice eating area and grill. Plenty of beach equipment in the garage (mats, beach towels, toys, floats, snorkels). This house just worked!! It is not so fancy that I worried about our active little kids, but clean, comfortable and relaxing. The back yard has a soft spongy lawn that the kids loved. Conveniently located (short drive to super market and shopping mall) and just off the main street (Ali'i) to Kona and points north, and south around the island to the volcanoes - don't miss that!!
Great location. Would rent again.
Very tropical and 5 minute walk to Magic Sands beach.
The house was very nice and comfortable.
The house was lovely and comfortable. Only complaint was the house did not have central air and there was only one air conditioner in the downstairs bedroom and one in the upstairs bedroom. The other 2 bedrooms upstairs did not have cooling, except for ceiling fans, and it was very warm and hard to sleep for those staying in those rooms. Air conditioners were on timers and only stayed on for 1 hour so it was hard to keep the house comfortable as we had to lock up the house during the day when we were gone and it was very warm when we returned. Shower head in downstairs bathroom sprayed water in every direction, so we could not use that shower. The other shower worked great though. It was further to the ocean than I thought and there was no adequate place to go and enjoy the beach. The house was in a nice neighborhood and the house was spacious for the 6 of us. The cost was very reasonable and I would stay there again. It would have been nice to have laundry soap available as we had to buy soap and did not use much and left the rest for the next group.There were plenty of towels, but only one boggie board in ill repair so we rented some for the week. There was some snorkeling equipment and all 6 of us were able to put it all together and snorkel.
Perfect for our family.
We enjoyed staying here. It was perfect for our family. Enough space to spread out and hang out. The home was well kept and well stocked. We used sand toys for the kids and brought some chairs for the day at the beach. Quiet neighborhood and it a great location. Thank you for a wonderful stay!!!
Plage tout près, maison pratique et bien organisée
Nous étions 6 adultes à passer une semaine dans cette maison à Kona. On peut aller facilement à pied à une petite plage bien pour le body board et le beach volley. Une autre plage super pour le snorkeling est à peine plus loin. Bref, c'est un emplacement pratique pour rayonner et faire plein de choses. Le quartier est calme, joli et on se sent bien accueilli. Il y avait pas mal de matériel pour la plage (nattes, glacière, tubas, etc.) dans le garage et nous avons également apprécié la terrace pour les apéros et les barbecues (table assez grande pour 6+ personnes).
Quiet neighborhood with easy walk to the beach
The house was clean and well stocked with items for food prep and fun activities. We found the experience to be quite fun and would use this rental again. The owner was very responsive and was a pleasure to work with. The only downside was one bed was uncomfortable and this was remedied with cushions from the garage. Eight adults and one child were able to relax and enjoy hawaii for eight days like we were at home.
Map
Hale A Kai - means Home by the sea, your vacation retreat. This 2000 square foot home is located on a quiet cul de sac in the Magic Sands community, twelve miles south of the Kona (KOA) airport. Walk less than two blocks to La`a Loa (Magic Sands) Beach for boogie boarding, swimming and fabulous sunsets .
Less than one mile away is Kahalu'u Beach Park, acclaimed for its easy access snorkeling for all levels. Swim with Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles and a large variety of reef fish or just relax and watch the sea turtles sunning on the rocks. Rentals and lessons are available for snorkeling, surfing and stand up surfing.
The Keauhou Shopping Center is two miles away featuring an array of shopping and dining options. Keauhou Bay features the Kona Country Club 18 hole golf course. Available at the Keauhou Bay Marina are kayak rentals and boat excursions to swim with manta rays and dolphins as well as a whale watching, snorkel and sunset cruises. You will be just 4 miles away from the village of Kailua Kona featuring dozens of restaurants, stores, historic sites and major retail stores such as Target, Ross, Walmart and Hilo Hattie. Drive or pay $2.00 for an open trolley ride from Magic Sands Beach Park. Just over an hour away is Mauna Kea Summit which offers spectacular star gazing with nightly tours available through the Mauna Kea Observatory Visitor Information Center. On winter days travel to the snow, rent a board or sled and bring back an ice chest full of snow for a beach snowman! Volcanoes National Park, Hilo Zoo, Rainbow and Akaka Falls are all about 2.5 hours away, so plan for a long day, the island really is Big!
Free cultural events are available almost nightly, West Hawaii Today, Keauhou, Kona Commons and Lanihau Shopping Center's calendars (to name a few). Start streaming KAPA FM Radio live to begin your Aloha filled vacation NOW!
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $300 |
| Additional Guest Fee | $12 per person per night |
| Damage Deposit | $500 |
High Season includes all major holidays, summer and Ironman. Minimum stay during high season is 7 nights. For low season or last minute opening bookings, Hale Akai may be available as a 1, 2 or 3 bedroom home for a 5 night minimum, priced from $105.00 to $235.00 per night. Minimum stay during high season is 7 days unless shorter openings are available. Contact owner for details and availability. Please disregard the Home Away/VRBO booking fee. WE use paypal and do not invoice through VRBO so you will NOT be charged that fee.
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