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Pahukoa Hale - Direct Ocean Front Hawaiian Style home in Kona Bay Estates.

Beachfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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Disclosure: There is some algae on the pool floor/sides that is not fixable until owners replaster pool. It's not harmful, and the pool guy is very good with chemical balance and keeping water clear.
Hale Pahukoa is the Perfect Beachfront House for a phenomenal Vacation
Pool
Pool
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Kailua Pier
  • Place, Kamakahonu Beach
  • Place, Kailua-Kona Wharf
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Pahukoa Hale - Direct Ocean Front Hawaiian Style home in Kona Bay Estates.

This charming property has been kept the same since the original build to keep the "sugar plantation" style of the old Hawaii days. No major upgrades have been made to keep an old Hawaii days feel. The RATES REFLECT the style accordingly. This home is perfect for LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION & FOR A DEAL! Other homes in this area run 3x the going rates for this vintage Hawaiian beach house. Please be aware this is an older home and the owners and repeat guests adore this home exactly the way it is.

Ideally nestled in a private gated community of Kona Bay Estates located min from center of downtown. The simple seaside style will melt all of your cares away as you sip on your Mai Tai in the cool shade of the deep, covered lanai. Experience the feel of being in another place in another time. All beds are fitted with comfy mattress toppers & the master bed has a 2 inch memory foam topper for a peaceful, cozy nights sleep! Close to Kailua Pier where the fishing is fine and the canoe races begin! IronMan start and finish is nearby. Property has a 7 night minimum all year round, unless arrangements have been approved by the owner of the Property. This property does NOT have any Air Conditioning.

**TA-023-091-6096-01
STVR#19-363825
NCU#19-1595

**All guests are required to sign a rental agreement with Knutson & Associates Property Management in addition to purchasing a Damage Protection Plan or providing a Security Deposit if they stay at this property. Inquire within for specific details**

***All Reservation Requests greater than 12 months in Advance MUST be approved in advance by the Broker In Charge. Rates are subject to change. ***

Disclosure about Pool: There is some algae on the pool floor/sides that is not fixable until owners replaster pool. It's not harmful, and the pool guy is very good with chemical balance and keeping water clear.
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number TA-023-091-6096-01, GE-023-091-6096-01
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Historic Kailua Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Magic Sands Beach and Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary, while Hulihe‘e Palace State Monument and Hulihee Palace are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Holua Racquet and Paddle or Holua Tennis Center. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Kailua Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Keiki Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kailua Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kona Brewing Company - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kona Brewing Co. & Brewpub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fish Hopper Kona - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Da Shark Shack - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Papa Kona Restaurant & Bar - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Pahukoa Hale - Direct Ocean Front Hawaiian Style home in Kona Bay Estates. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pahukoa Hale - Direct Ocean Front Hawaiian Style home in Kona Bay Estates.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pahukoa Hale - Direct Ocean Front Hawaiian Style home in Kona Bay Estates.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pahukoa Hale - Direct Ocean Front Hawaiian Style home in Kona Bay Estates. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Historic Kailua Village holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kailua-Kona Beaches and Kailua Pier. Keiki Beach and Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area are just steps away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 78 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Great location!

We had a wonderful stay here! Location was great! It’s definitely an older house that could use some updates but overall we didn’t have any issues. Be warned if you are tall the fans in the living room will hit you in the face.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryll H., Yuba City, Ca

Soothing and Relaxing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I always have a pleasant visit here.
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10/10 Excellent

Letha G.

True Hawaii

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a fantastic way to experience the Big Island. Beautiful ocean views and beach area. The house is cozy, and the location just can't be beat. Going to bed and waking up to the sound of the ocean is my idea of a memorable Hawaii experience. The house is very well equipped with all your daily essentials. The gated safe neighborhood was an added plus.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Seana M.

Great place to stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was absolutely wonderful. The accomadations were great! Being right off the beach it was wonderful to walk out to the ocean from the back door. The pool was great also. The children wanted to play in it all day. The lanai was wonderful to eat dinners on in the evening. The neighborhood cats were sweet to look at also. An added bonus for us! The description was spot on and our expectations were not let down.
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

Convenient and comfortable location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This sweet Hawaiian style home sits among other massive mansions and there was no place we would rather be. The pool and outdoor area was awesome with direct gate access to the sand and rocky walk down to an easy spot to take an ocean dip. Would be great for kids. Many reviews have read "dirty" or "falling apart" but my guess is these are people from the mainland. Welcome to the tropics! Bugs and geckos and a little dirt or salt around the edges is normal! Don't stay here for a 5 star situation, but a wonderful and comfortable home away from home with great kitchen space for larger groups and ample bathrooms. I do think the pool needs a resurfacing and there were some loose tiles around the edges, but all in all we were thrilled with our stay and will recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Family summer vacation

The property was in a perfect location, in a beautiful and private gated community with 24/7 security. The house was right on the oceanfront and just a few steps away from a small private beach. Downtown Kailua was easy walking distance, and the home was spacious and comfortable for our family of 6. The sounds of the ocean and waves were feet away. There were walking trails nearby and the airport was only a 15 minute drive. The pool could use some updating but it was perfect to be able to walk out the lanai and cool off in every evening. We ate all our meals out on the lanai looking at the ocean and breaking waves. There was a local mongoose that hung out around the house and we even met several neighbors as they walked out to the beach in the evenings to watch the sunset. The home was stocked with beach and snorkel gear which was awesome as we had initially expected to need to rent this equipment. We took day trips to the South end of the island to Black Sands, the central part of the island to Mauna Kea, the Northwest part of the island and into the Kailua-Kona rainforest for a hike and coffee tour at Mountain Thunder. The hosts/management team were exceptional and always very responsive to any and all questions we had, and checkin/checkout process was so easy. We absolutely loved our stay and built memories that will last a lifetime for all of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer C.

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

I recommend staying elsewhere

We booked this property as we wanted a home that we could relax at and enjoy the ocean. The only positive thing about this property is the location and the ocean view. We flew in late evening time. We arrived to the gate desk around 6pm. They did not have our names on the list to allow entry. I had to call the number from the check in informational email. Shortly afterwards, I received an email with the QR code to allow entry. The property pictures on VRBO are very misleading and misrepresent what the property truly looks like. The pictures are obviously several years old and do not show what the property currently looks like. When we arrived, the pool was opaque and green. There was animal feces on the bench seat in the kitchen. There were several lizards in the bedrooms from a large hole in the screen over the window. While I understand that this is a tropical island, I have stayed on Hawai'i numerous times previously and never encountered a home in this condition. There is water damage on the lower part of the wooden walls in the living room. Paint is peeling all over on the inside of the home. The side entry door doesn't close completely, leaving a large gap in the door frame. Also the price was more than twice the regular rate as we were there the week before the ironman race. We tried to contact the property manager immediately with no response. Ultimately, we checked into a local hotel room and spent the week there.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as described. Perfect location, Peaceful, Beautiful, Relaxing. Property is all about Location, Character and Charm.
Double Rainbow taken from back yard
Sunset from back yard
My morning coffee view. The most perfect place to start the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

Will stay again

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great all around. Definitely recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Terrilyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot and lots of amenities!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

beachfront paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It's all about the location! The modest beach house has all you need, and the view from the covered lanai is exceptional. Love this place

4/10 Poor

Fernando M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Clean place but needs an update

Overall, my stay was ok. The big issue is no AC. They need to invest an AC unit period. It would be ok if the property had good air flow from the beach but where the property sits, ZERO air flow so with no AC it was not fun. The surrounding houses block all the great wind from the Island. I was never 100% comfortable during my stay even the pool needs an update.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

donna t.

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

Beautiful location

Home was as described. My only complaint would be the broken window slats need to be fixed. I was alone one night and didn’t feel secure as I couldn’t close some of the large windows. So, I didn’t sleep.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bradly B.

What a view!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We always enjoy our time here. Well located within walking distance from town and all it has to offer-that is if you even want to leave. We spend most of our time relaxing on the patio, cooling off in the pool, and enjoying the beautiful view. The home is well equipped and the Knutson team are very easy and friendly to work with.
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10/10 Excellent

Summer K.

Great house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay here. Older home(which is noted in the listing) but very clean and excellent value. Fantastic location with great snorkeling if you walk out the back and follow the path to the right. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

shawn p.

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

Kona visit

Great location if you want to be close to downtown Kona. We loved the classic Hawaiian vibe. The patina adds character. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patia H.

Amazing location, view, and amenities

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved this house. It is in a gated community in a quiet area. The tide pools and ocean out back are amazing. There is a swimming cove a few houses down. We enjoyed the pool and outside grill area. We ate all our meals outside. The inside is a little dated and we saw a few friendly roaches, but we expected these things. The house is very well stocked and comfortable. They have every appliance, plenty of towels, and comfy beds. We hope to stay here again in the future. This house is a gem. The renting service was easy to work with.
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia Y.

Amazing Location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a beautiful view of the ocean and were a short walk from the pier and a lot of restaurants

6/10 Okay

michelle c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Family vacation

I love the idea of keeping the soul with the house,but maybe think about fixing the pool and a some paint
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D., Marriottsville, Maryland

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

Fun beach house with a pool and a view

We had a group of 6 adults and we all loved this house! The location was perfect with both sunrise and sunset views. It is close to town, but in a quiet, gated neighborhood right on the ocean. We spent a lot of time lounging on the covered back porch and in the pool. It was heavenly to have three full bathrooms! While we were there, some people walked by, said their grandfather owned the house in the 1980’s, and that it was the only home there at that time. The house itself is really cute inside and out. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a very comfortable and peaceful place to stay near Kona.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

wendy m.

Truly a gem!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We recently stayed for a week at this lovely rental for the 3rd year and already have another stay planned. The location is perfect for my family of 4 (kids are 4 and 7 years old) and a set of grandparents. Having the beach as a backyard is truly magical. The kids switched from pool to beach, which is a few minutes walk along the beautiful coast. We grilled dinner and ate on the patio every night and watched the rainbows and sunset. I appreciated the real time communication via text with the property management who were more than helpful, we travel often and I wish every experience went as smoothly. This property sits within a gated community which made us feel very safe. The security staff was very friendly but you could tell they were diligent about their jobs which I appreciated. The house reminds me of old Hawaii with geckos everywhere you look and fans blasting 24/7. This beach house is one of a kind and we feel so lucky to get to experience it, thank you for allowing us to make memories year after year. Mahalo and a hui hou!
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

Best Location on the Island

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We could not have asked for a better property. We read complaints about the pool, yet the pool was clean and ready to go as soon as we arrived. We also learned that the pool (which is the largest in the neighborhood) is in the shape of the Big Island. How cool is that! The location was amazing! A 5 minute walk to Queens Bath, which is a perfect spot for the kids to swim and snorkel. 5 Minutes by car to the downtown strip, ROSS or Target if you forget anything. This location has it all. Is it older? Yes. But the location and price completely make up for any shortcomings you may think it has. It was very clean, had plenty of towels for both the pool and beach and all the appliances we needed for some great home cooking (i.e. spam and eggs for breakfast). This home lets you enjoy paradise as a paradise. From the sunrise over the hill to the sunsets over Queens Bath, this house brings you back to simpler times. We watched dolphins jumping every morning from the lanai, the glass bottom boat and submarine made stops as well and the inter-island cruise ship honked on its way out. If you are lucky you will be able to see the green light at sunset and bio-luminescence crashing in the waves. we will be back.
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6/10 Okay

Book someplace else - gerat location, but house if falling apart.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: If you are considering staying here, you should book another property. The location is fantastic, right on the beach and close to town, but the photos of the property don't accurately show the house. The pool is moldy, discolored and missing tiles. We knew the house would be old and were fine with that, but things like windows, window sills and fans are filthy and falling apart. There was also a homeless person's trash and pants left on the property. Owner did refund $50 a night, but it's not nearly enough to make up for the overcharge for this lackluster vacation rental.
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10/10 Excellent

Magnus L.

This is nice, original vintage house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have really enjoyed this nice little house and the excellent location by the ocean.This has been our base for almost three weeks now.The house is very clean on arrival.Very well equipped kitchen and the bathrooms are nice. Fans are easy accessable in every room.The fans have helped us a lot during our stay here.The pool: This is probably the biggest pool in the neighbourhood, at least what I could see. It needs a bit love around the corners to get in full shape but we love it anyway.Great for a quick swim and for cooling off.The porch is huge and we have had nice dinners there.20 minutes walk to downtown Kailua with lots of nice restaurants and fun shops.Our contact Knutson & Associates have been easy to access with. Friendly people.Fast replies via email. We are thankful to have experienced this.Our friends have been here before and they mentioned this as a great opportunity for us. We have not visited Hawaii before.Now we have inspiration for more.
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10/10 Excellent

Keri C.

Great location and place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We rented this house for 2 weeks and had a great time. The agency who rents this house is responsive and communicative. You are close to everything but feel away from everything at this house. The neighborhood consists of a street with 4-5 million dollar houses. This is what we think an original house to this neighborhood. that being said it is a little rough around the edges and can use some updating. Mostly the pool that needs a paint job and retile. We had to call about maintenance when we got there since it was cloudy and bit green. Its such a special place that it is worth it to do some redoing. Also adding AC because there are just fans. Which was fine in April because at night it gets cool. but during the day the back of the house would heat up pretty good. Also be okay with tiny ants, geckos and an occasional cockroach at night. My kids were a little freaked out about the roaches. We had a great time here and recommend it.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2022

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