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AS SEEN ON HGTV BEACH HUNTERS! Oceanfront, Amazing Whale Watching and Snorkeling

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No neighbors to the South - private and serene
Outdoor dining
Beach
Beach
Gorgeous sunsets enjoyed from the Lanai

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer and dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free internet

Explore the area

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Captain Cook, HI
  • Place, Papa Bay
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

AS SEEN ON HGTV BEACH HUNTERS! Oceanfront, Amazing Whale Watching and Snorkeling

Welcome to Koni Kai, Hawaiian translation: Passionate Sea. Koni Kai is a beautifully designed, very comfortable oceanfront home. Considerable time and effort has been spent to ensure Koni Kai is equipped with everything one might want/need while on vacation.

Koni Kai is perched on an ancient lava flow on the South Kona coast in Milolii, the oldest fishing village in Hawaii. If you are looking for nightlife (other than some of the best constellation viewing on the planet), then this is probably not the place for you. If, however, you are seeking a luxurious personal refuge that promotes relaxation and rejuvenation, then you have found your perfect vacation destination at Koni Kai. Located 30 miles south of Kailua-Kona and just an hour’s drive from Volcano National Park, Koni Kai provides the perfect home base to lounge all day on the 1000 square foot sundeck, explore nearby black and green sand beaches, experience the dramatically different eco-systems in the rainforests near Hilo, or hike the volcano to search for petroglyphs and watch active red lava flow into the ocean. Regardless of how you choose to spend your days, you will be welcomed back to Koni Kai with some of the most beautiful sunsets in the world, the perfect backdrop for the dramatically rugged landscape.

In the winter months (approximately November thru March), you will be able to sit on the sundeck and watch Humpback whales migrate, spinner dolphins perform and the occasional green sea turtle swim up to say hello. Some of the best snorkeling, diving and fishing can be found directly in front of the house due to a coral reef that spans the north side of the bay.

While we would hope the majority of your vacation is spent “un-plugged” from the chaos of the rest of the world, we understand there will be occasions when you need to check-in, so complimentary Wi-Fi internet and high-definition satellite television are provided. A brand-new, state of the art water filtration system, to include UV light, has been installed. The kitchen includes a Wolf gas range, Kenmore oven and microwave, Bosch dishwasher and every small appliance we could think of. There is also a laundry area with a brand new Whirlpool Duet hi-efficiency washer and dryer.

Koni Kai welcomes you with much Aloha, now and for all your future Hawaii visits. Please contact us with any questions you may have – we look forward to making your stay as pleasant and memorable as possible.

TA-155-530-4448-01
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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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

Property Registration Number TA-155-530-4448-01, GE-155-530-4448-01
Property # 747122
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the neighborhood

Captain Cook

Located in Captain Cook, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Honoma and Miloliʻi are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Manuka State Wayside Park and Manuka State Park. Bay View Farm and Big Island Bees are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Captain Cook, HI

What's nearby

  • Papa Bay - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South Kona Beaches - 29 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 35 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 41 min drive - 43.9 km
  • Keauhou Bay Beach - 58 min drive - 62.8 km

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai Grindz and More - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is AS SEEN ON HGTV BEACH HUNTERS! Oceanfront, Amazing Whale Watching and Snorkeling pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at AS SEEN ON HGTV BEACH HUNTERS! Oceanfront, Amazing Whale Watching and Snorkeling?

As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AS SEEN ON HGTV BEACH HUNTERS! Oceanfront, Amazing Whale Watching and Snorkeling on Jun 12, 2026 start from $481, 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 AS SEEN ON HGTV BEACH HUNTERS! Oceanfront, Amazing Whale Watching and Snorkeling?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is AS SEEN ON HGTV BEACH HUNTERS! Oceanfront, Amazing Whale Watching and Snorkeling located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Papa Bay and within 12 mi (20 km) of Ka Lae Paakai and Manuka State Wayside Park. Manuka State Park is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 182 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Melissa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay with breathtaking views. Beauty that will leave you breathless. And so clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the solitude, ocean breeze, and stargazing… The location is remote. Driving is challenging at night or in the rain. The Volcano National Park was not too far of a drive and we enjoyed venturing out daily to discover new and interesting sites.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic place to stay. Beautiful patio with swimming and snorkeling down below. Saw dolphins every morning. Peaceful and private away from the congested parts of the area. Ample room, great laundry facilities, wifi, and a smart tv. Tankless water heater so plenty of hot water for showers. You’ll be sad to leave once your trip is over. 10/10!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is located right on the ocean. We loved having the windows open and hearing the waves crash on the lava rocks.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a great place with plenty of room, ample amenities and gorgeous views. The host made access simple and convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is impressive. It’s clear that you are right on the water but until you’re actually there you can’t appreciate how great this location really is. It can be an adventure getting there at night with the roads but that’s much of Hawaii in my experience, and it definitely is part of the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and location! Thank you Sarah and Suzi for a wonderful vacation for my husband and I.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Indoor outdoor living at its best. Windows and sliders all around to take in the sweeping ocean views. This house was closer to the water than all neighboring houses- made it very private. Well equipped kitchen made cooking meals easy. The huge back porch is where we spent most of our time watching the waves crash on the beach. If you snorkel in the nearby beach you will need water shoes and go at low tide when the waves are calm. The snorkeling is worth the effort so do it! We did not want to leave!
Back porch
Beautiful sunsets
Outdoor dining
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was awesome. The amenities, proximity to the ocean, and character of the place were top-notch. The only thing our family didn't love - which was completely on us for not paying attentino and didn't matter enough to affect the rating - was the remoteness. It is great once you're there, but traveling anywhere from the house takes quite a bit of time. That said, we still loved it and would stay here again even with that information.
The view from the deck is breathtaking!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for our honeymoon. This house was absolutely beautiful. We loved it. The location is perfectly secluded for a romantic get away. Nice peaceful house with an amazing view and access to the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view and sound of the ocean made me feel like I was on a ship; it is so lovely! I would definitely stay here again and would recommend it to anyone who wants a quiet stay away from it all. The house was clean, had ample cooking supplies, and stayed cool from the cross-breezes and fans througout.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was amazing. Repaired my nervous system! The snorkeling was incredible as well as right there! The stars at night with the crashing of the waves. Spiritual! OMG I can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

stown2174

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. We did experience some electrical issues which caused the hot water and the tv in the guest room to stop working a few times. We notified the manager and it was addressed immediately. The first 2 days out of 7 we did not have hot water off and on but by the end of day 2, the electrician had fixed the problem. After that we had no issues and the manager made sure to check up on us a couple of days later. The house was just as described and in a very quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed the ocean views and the sound of the waves while we slept.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you’re looking to visit the Big Island and stay away from the crowds then this is the place for you. We took the advise from many of the people who stayed here before us and brought our food for the duration of our visit but there are grocery stores in both direction on Hwy 11 so you can alway pick up items if you need to. The neighborhood is quiet and the waves crashing on the rocks right below the deck were awesome. The kitchen had everything that we needed and the home was clean and had everything we needed to enjoy ourselves. The check in process was easy and we never had a need to contact the property manager or the owner. We’ll be back to enjoy this place again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Beautiful view

Great location, right on the water.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Great beach front property

Great house and great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri R.

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

Perfect!

Gorgeous out-of-the-way house right on the ocean. Peaceful and relaxing. Worth every penny to stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

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

Beautiful

A perfect place to relax and unwind.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect for my husband and I for our honeymoon. The views are gorgeous and every sunset is breathtaking! Great spot for fishing as well! The home had everything we needed for when we cooked. Washer and dryer in the home helped a lot! They have scuba gear for you to use, definitely took advantage of that! The bed was comfy and clean. We stayed here for 8 wonderful nights, we even brought our own small telescope to watch the sky since you can see every star possible! Also you’re welcomed by geckos every day, it was so neat!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori A.

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

Beautiful house and location

You know the place is great when her husband texts the kids and says the following: Mom picked a beautiful spot for our last 7 days! We can walk 100 yards to snorkel, and the VRBO is almost unbelievable. Aloha!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave N.

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

Wife's retirement trip

The Koni Kai is a nice place to enjoy the ocean and the waves the waves were huge while we were here the house is nice and it is very peaceful here we loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana D.

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

Peaceful Paradise!

Our stay was so incredibly peaceful and relaxing. The neighborhood is very quiet and perfect for walking any time of day taking in the breathtaking views of the ocean. No whale sightings but the dolphins sure did put on a show as we watched from the expansive deck. The bed was SO comfortable and kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy Z.

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

Extended stay!

It was to nice to leave so we extended our stay even longer! We will be back for sure 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shana C.

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

Amazing view and location

We had a lovely time, unbelievable view and location! Spotted whales and dolphins our last day from the deck! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

best ocean view in the area.

Our last night we were eating dinner on the lanai watching the sunset and a whale cruised by. Great ending to a great trip.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 29, 2020
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to seeing you again!

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Sims

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I live on Oahu with my 2 beautiful kids. We love to visit the Big Island and can't wait for you to enjoy our piece of paradise!

Why they chose this property

This property is so cool! It is right on the water with amazing views, vaulted ceilings and fully stocked with all the essentials for a great stay

What makes this property unique

Crystal clear water. The BIGGEST lanai you have every seen! Ocean views from the master BED!

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