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Next to Sheraton @Golf & Keauhou Bay cross street from beach private Pool/SPA/AC

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Luxury 5 bedroom 5 bathroom resort style single family house by the golf course
Outdoor spa tub
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 193300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Place, Keauhou Bay Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Keauhou Shopping Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Kona Country Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 19)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Child Bed and 1 Queen Futon

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Office 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Next to Sheraton @Golf & Keauhou Bay cross street from beach private Pool/SPA/AC

Welcome to KonaHome Vacation, a family-owned business dedicated to providing you with exceptional services at the best prices. Thank you for supporting our local business and allowing us to be part of your vacation experience. For the best deals and discounts, please message us at KonaHome Vacation. We look forward to making your stay unforgettable!
Welcome to the enchanting Keauhou Hale, nestled in the heart of the renowned Keauhou resort area. This stunning retreat is perfectly positioned to offer breathtaking views of the golf course and the serene He'eia Bay. Surrounded by tranquility, Keauhou Hale provides an idyllic escape from the everyday hustle.

We recently upgraded the house with a new kitchen, new bathrooms, and some new furniture indoors and outdoors.

Spanning an impressive 3,300 square feet, this luxurious home boasts five spacious bedrooms and five elegant bathrooms. The vaulted ceilings create an expansive, airy atmosphere, enhancing the overall sense of space and freedom. From the backyard, you'll be captivated by the sweeping vistas of the golf course, making you feel as if you're living in a private park, bordered by the shimmering Pacific Ocean and the picturesque He’eia Bay, right next to the Kona Country Club Ocean Golf Course.

Location Highlights:
Just a 5-minute stroll to Keauhou Bay and the Fairwinds tour ship.
A leisurely 10-minute walk south leads you to the Sheraton Kona Resort, Rays on the Bay, Haleo Lu’au, and an array of 5-star restaurants and luxury resorts.
Head north for 10 minutes to discover the Keauhou shopping center, featuring a variety of stores, restaurants, a movie theater, and a vibrant farmer’s market.

A scenic 15-minute walk along the ocean brings you to Kahaluu Beach Park, also known as Black Sand Beach or Turtle Beach, famed for offering the best snorkeling experience on the Big Island. Encounter turtles, rays, and a dazzling array of tropical reef fish in their natural habitat.
Estate Features: Keauhou Hale is a gated sanctuary, complete with a fenced private swimming pool, a rejuvenating spa, and an outdoor BBQ area overlooking the lush golf course. With five well-appointed bedrooms and five bathrooms, the house is designed to accommodate everyone comfortably, whether you seek solitude or wish to gather for joyful cooking sessions, wine evenings, or BBQ feasts. Families with children will particularly appreciate the pool and spa. The parent/children suite offers the perfect blend of privacy and proximity, ensuring restful nights for all.

Bedroom Details:

Bedroom 1: King-size bed with an en-suite bathroom.
Bedroom 2: King-size bed, twin bed, and baby crib with an en-suite bathroom.
Bedroom 3: Queen-size bed.
Bedroom 4: King-size bed, twin bunk beds, and a child bed.
Bedroom 5: King-size bed, twin over full bunk bed, and an en-suite bathroom.
For additional sleeping arrangements, a queen-size sofa bed is available in the den of the main house.

Comfort and Convenience: The main house is equipped with three split AC units to maintain a comfortable climate throughout, complemented by three window AC units in selected bedrooms and an additional split AC in the Ohana suite. Ceiling fans are also present in every room for added comfort.

The newly upgraded kitchen, featuring state-of-the-art appliances and a high-end gas stove on the island, offers a delightful space to create memorable meals for your loved ones.

Golf Course Access: Keauhou Hale is directly adjacent to the Kona Country Club golf course, offering stunning views of the palm-lined greens. The course is open to the public, with club rentals available for your convenience.

Perfect for Special Occasions: Whether you’re planning a family reunion, a milestone birthday, an anniversary celebration, a graduation party, or a corporate event, Keauhou Hale is the perfect venue to make your occasion truly special.

We provide initial supplies (if you run out of these supplies, please purchase them yourself)

— Shampoo
- Body wash
- Liquid hand soap
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Bathroom towels
- Linens
- Hand wash dish detergent
- Dishwasher detergent
- Laundry detergent
- Hairdryers
- Cooking ware (pots, pans rice cooker, blender, coffee maker, etc)
- Limited beach towels, beach chairs, and umbrellas
- Limited snorkel gear (left by other guests)

Baby stuff:
- A crib
- A Pack & Play
- Portable high chair

The base rate is for up to 8 people. If you have more than 8 people, we will add a service fee of $40 per night per additional person for additional beds, futons, linens, towels, etc.

Maximum Occupancy: Only the individuals specifically registered at the end of this document shall occupy the premise at any time. Children are counted in the total of the occupancy. Over-occupancy is a material violation of this lease agreement. If you bring more guests than the number of registered guests, you will be charged at the rate of $100 per person per night. Or otherwise, it will be $1000 per night fine applied to your reservation.

Parties or events: No parties, events, or visitors are allowed at the property without explicit written permission from the owner. There shall never be more than the number of guests in the reservation on the premises at any time.

Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 9 pm to 8 am daily. A $1000 fine will be applied to your reservation if you violate the quiet hours rule. Repeated violations may result in eviction from the rental property.

Check-In: TENANT agrees that rent commences no earlier than 4 pm on the day. Early check-in may be permitted if the house is ready, and must be pre-arranged with LANDLORD. The additional fees for early check-in are $199 for 2 pm check-in, $399 for 12 pm check-in, $499 for 10 am check-in.

Check-Out: TENANT agrees to vacate the premises no later than 11 am on check-out day. TENANT's security deposit shall be forfeited if you do not vacate the premises by 11 am unless otherwise agreed to in writing. Late check-out may be permitted if there is no new tenant arriving on the same day. Late check-out must be pre-arranged with LANDLORD. The additional fees for late check-out are $99 for 12 pm check-out, $299 for 2 pm check-out, $499 for 4:00 pm check-out, $599 for 6 pm check-out, and $699 for 8 pm check-out


Mahalo from Emmy
owner and manager of
KonaHome Vacation Rentals
808-365-7995

GE-210-571-6746-01
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
$500 event fee for < 30 people event only
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No more than # of guests in the reservation is allowed. The violation will be charged $100 per person per night. Or $1000 per night fine applied.
No parties, events, or visitors are allowed. There shall never be more than the number of guests in the reservation on the premises at any time.
Quiet hours are from 9 pm to 8 am daily. $500 fine will be applied for violation of the rule. Repeated violations may result in eviction.

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
Note from host: $500 event fee for < 30 people event only
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number GE-210-571-6736-01, TA-210-571-6736-01

About the neighborhood

Kailua-Kona

Located in Keauhou, a neighborhood in Kailua-Kona, this vacation home is next to a golf course and near theme parks. Regal Keauhou and Kona Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Keauhou Shopping Center and Kona Farmers Market. Traveling with kids? Consider Donkey Mill Art Center, or check out an event or a game at Holua Racquet and Paddle. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing.
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Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Keauhou Bay Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Haleo Luau - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kona Country Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunset Kai Lanai - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Piko - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Terrace - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kaya's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Next to Sheraton @Golf & Keauhou Bay cross street from beach private Pool/SPA/AC have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Next to Sheraton @Golf & Keauhou Bay cross street from beach private Pool/SPA/AC?

As of Apr 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Next to Sheraton @Golf & Keauhou Bay cross street from beach private Pool/SPA/AC on Apr 26, 2026 start from $1,180, 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 Next to Sheraton @Golf & Keauhou Bay cross street from beach private Pool/SPA/AC 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 Next to Sheraton @Golf & Keauhou Bay cross street from beach private Pool/SPA/AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Next to Sheraton @Golf & Keauhou Bay cross street from beach private Pool/SPA/AC?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Next to Sheraton @Golf & Keauhou Bay cross street from beach private Pool/SPA/AC located?

Located in Keauhou, this family-friendly Kailua-Kona vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Keauhou Bay Beach and Haleo Luau. Keauhou Shopping Center and Kona Country Club are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful, we enjoyed the location!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Randi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This was a very family friendly house. Perfect location to travel to beaches. Close to shopping. Beach across the street, but not swimmable in December. Walking distance to Manta Ray tours
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location - easy to get into Kona and the area. Also, walking distance to a mall that had a coffee shop, kta, bookstore, sports bar, and a great restaurant with a view.The house was clean and in a nice quiet location.
From Sunset Kai Lanai restaurant
Original Hawaiian Chocolate
Heavenly Hawaiian Coffee Farm
Big Island Bees
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The vrbo photos did not match the actual home in decor, cleanliness, amenities. They did respond to the times we called about issues. Location was good. We were expected to wash bedding (7of us) before we left. Should be noted so you can book flights accordingly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The good: spacious, plenty of beds and space. Very well located.The bad: shabby in a number of places, especially the kitchen, which was poorly equipped, not enough cutlery (4 small spoons, not enough bowls, etc.), the plates and cutlery and other kitchen utensils, like the coffee maker, were ultracheap. Too many bad-tempered dictatorial signs. Had to call the manager to get access to the controllers for the air conditioners. Quite a lot of outside rust. We paid over 13,000 for a week and we expected the place to be somewhat more luxuriously equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie Y.

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

Beautiful spacious home with all the amenities

Everyone had their own space, the pool and hot tub were nice and it was a short walk to a beautiful view of the ocean. Safe and quiet neighborhood and we had an awesome time in Kona.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Shea A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Not worth the price/insane additional cleaning fee. Unfortunately, the home did not match the photos.The overall condition of property was shabby, poorly maintained. The yard had trash, and landscaping was neglected w/dead unmaintained plants. Cleaniness was a major issue—we found gum on a chair and random junk in drawers and shelves.Several chairs were broken (Emmy did remove 1 after we reported it).There were maintenance problems that were never resolved during our stay. A fan in one of the bedrooms was broken,the TV in the master bedroom didnt work. We notified the property manager, who said someone would come fix them, but it was not fixed.Communication/policies were another major frustration. Despite the home allowing up to 20 guests and only 9 of us staying there, we were not allowed to have any visitors whatsoever. This became especially problematic on our wedding day when Emmy refused to allow my hairdresser/photographer to come to the house. I wastold I would be charged 100 per person for any non-registered guest despite the listing stating “sleeps up to 20.”) A little misleading. I was instructed to go to another house to get ready on my wedding day. Overall, this property was not worth the cost. Compared to other homes in the same neighborhood where our friends stayed—which were cleaner, better maintained, and more reasonably priced—this felt like a complete rip-off. We would not recommend staying here. Our family remained it “the ghetto house.”
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz P.

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

Great central location for us

Lots of bedrooms for our clan. The shopping center is within walking distance so not an issue if the cars were all taken. Also beautiful places to walk to and nice quiet neighborhood. VERY quiet!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

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

A nice piece of paradise

The back yard is the golf course, that made it very beautiful and peaceful. A short walk to shopping, sports bar, farmers market, harbor and the seashore for awesome sunsets. plenty of room for our softball team to cook, eat, relax and sleep.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Family Vacation

The property was a perfect fit for our family of 12, some who it was there first time in Hawaii. We would defiantly book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

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

52nd Anniversary Celebration

The property was clean and well maintained. It could easily have handled a group larger than our family of 10.The pool and hot tub were a hit with the older and younger kids.The laundry room was great and got a lot of use. We had a wonderful experience and would go back to this home anytime!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolina S.

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

Had a great time

The house is nice and clean. It is big enough for everyone. We love the location. Our kids had a great time at the pool.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kai I.

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

Very Nice

Great spot. Nice pool. Tons of beds for large groups. Only problem was the Air Conditioners, some worked, some didn't, some seemed very undersized for the rooms they were supposed to cool. Overall still very good, would stay here again.
Stayed 19 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tara N.

Liked: Check-in, location

Training camp

Great location! House is ok overall but it is a little tired with a few bugs (large spider and cockroaches). It is the tropics I know, but a little more upkeep to the house would help.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Pete O.

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

Family gathering place

We really enjoyed our stay. Emmy was helpful with questions when we called. The house had large living space areas which was nice for our large family gathering. We had plenty of room to spread out. The rooms were spacious. Beds were good. The setting with a view of the golf course was pleasant. The pool got lots of use by our younger grandsons. The house made a great launching point for our adventures on BI.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy P.

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

Great Family spot

This is a good size property for a large family group. We used all spaces. This property just needs some TLC. It is a bit worn and dated. Items like 4 blender, but only one that worked or matched. Several coffee pots, but one that was usable. Mix and match dishes, pots, pans and search for lids, etc. Deck chairs that were unusable because they were torn, etc. Liked the location. Asking us to wash towels, but no detergent available. We had fun, but probably would not rent here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

AMAZING Host!

We celebrated my daughter and son in law's wedding. There were 15 of us ages ranging from 6yrs to 65. The place was very clean and Emmy checked in with us to ensure all of our needs we met. The location was perfect for us. Walking distance to the beach and other places. We were able to capture some great pictures with the landscape. We were able to have a late check out making our stay not so rushed when it was time to leave. The hostess' overall resting was way above a 5 from the beginning of our booking until the end! Prior to arrival i had several questions. Emmy responded very quickly to them. During our stay she answered questioned i had promptly as well. Upon leaving she thanked us and made sure everything was to our satisfaction. The home was beautiful! Cozy enough when we needed our own space and late enough when we gathered as a family. If you are looking for a stress free vacation home. This is it!!! Thank Emmy for opening your home to us and entrusting us. Aloha and Mahalo !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

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

Awesome Stay

We really enjoyed our stay Hale Hoku'ao. The owner was responsive and kind throughout the stay. The beach behind the homes across the street is beautiful but not a place you'd get into the water. It was beautiful to sit and enjoy the sounds and sights of the ocean. The neighborhood was quiet and was perfect for our group. There is a grocery store and pharmacy nearby if needed too. Check in and check out were a breeze and no contact, which was appreciated in this time with covid. The house was clean. It seems like they really care for their home and renters. It rained really hard one of the days we were there and there was a slight leak. It didn't inconvenience us but we wanted her to know. She had someone out right away to handle it. She was very fair and kind. The pool was wonderful to help wear out the kids on days that we took long car rides to see the volcano and Wiapio Valley. There were also tons of beautiful birds that stopped by the back yard for viewing. Oh another nice touch was that on one of the days (we stayed a week) the man in charge of the yard came by for maintenance. He knocked and let us know he was there and why. I really appreciated that.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Archival

4/10 Poor

BED BUGS and BROKEN FREEZER

Several family members were bitten by bed bugs. One went to urgent care. My text and emails with pictures were ignored. No return call from owner, apology or offer of compensation. Missing hat text was acknowledged, but not of the bed bugs. We complained the first day that the freezer was not working and the refrigerator was barely cooling. A unit was brought that didn't work. The owner attempted to fix it. I took a picture of the filthy condenser coils and no handyman was ever sent over to clean it. Ice cream melted and inconvenient. Nice enough place, but no one should ever be bitten by bed bugs on vacation and everyone expects a freezer to work!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa J.

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

Paradise in Keahou Bay

This property was perfect for our family vacation of 6 adults. There was a lot of space, giving all of us privacy when needed. We enjoyed morning coffee in the back, looking at the golf course and watching the birds and mongoose play. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything need to cook. We really enjoyed the pool in the evening when it started to cool down. There are lots and lots of pool toys so no need to go buy any until you take inventory of what is available. when we stayed they included rafts, beach balls, noodles, snorkeling equipment, baby floaties, sand toys and much more. There were also plenty of beach towels. The cove across the street is the perffect seeting for a morning cup of coffee or afternoon sunset. It did not have easy access to the water but is a beautiful setting. The closest true swimming/snorkeling area is a 5 minute drive down to Kahalu'u Beach, aka Turtle Beach. For this trip to the Big Island, it was the best snorkeling we experienced, after going down to Two Step and then on a boat to go snorkeling. DO NOT rule it out. Because we were celebrating a few birthdays, we invited Chef David Paul, a very well know chef here in Hawaii, to cater a special dinner for us. The house and kitchen were the perfect size for his preparation and then serving of the appetizers and meal. Lastly I will say that Michelle, the property manager, was so responsive to our needs upon arrival, allowing us to drop off our bags early, before the 4:00 checking. This enabled us to immediately enjoy our vacation without having to worry about a car full of bags! She clearly knows the property and was very knowledgeable in showing us around and getting us acquainted with our home in paradise. Thank you Bob and Emmy for sharing this home with us. It made for our best family vacation yet. Aloha!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Manage your expectations

First, I have stayed at dozens of VRBO's over the last decade so I believe I have reasonable expectations for a decent stay. Let's start with the good news: 1. Pre-trip communication & check-in were handled well. 2. Location is excellent, including privacy from neighbors and quiet street. 3. Plenty of space in the house and on the property. Not a huge yard but enough room to enjoy outside space. 4. Pool was a hit. We had 14, including 7 grandkids, 6 of whom are grade school or younger. It was perfect for all of us! 5. We love to cook. Kitchen was fine, grill was dirty and had to be scraped off before we used it but no big deal. Now, for the not so good news. 1. Houses in Hawaii that claim air conditioning can be misleading for those of us from the mainland. AC in Hawaii almost always means window units which equate to uneven cooling. This house was no exception. I ended up sleeping on the couch because the master bedroom was so hot every night. You're lucky if the house maintains about 77 degrees. I suggest at night turning the attic fan on high and opening all the windows. & sliding doors. Keep the screens shut!!!!! 2. We had a few problems when we arrived, the biggest being the washing machine was on the blink. This was a huge problem for us since we told our crew to pack light and do a load of wash every day or so. I contacted the owner and was told the door didn't always shut correctly, but I could get some duck tape to hold it shut. When I said that wasn't OK and I expected to hear her solution by the next day I was ignored. She never called back. To be clear, in the contract it says broken appliances do not equal money back. So, you're just SOL if this happens while you're there. Not to worry, however, I left a full role of duck tape on the washer. Also, the drier took 3 cycles to dry beach towels. just hang them on the pool fence for faster results. 3. Kitchen fuse kept cutting off when the microwave and coffee maker were operating at the same time and you had some lights on so you could see what you were doing. Didn't bother to report this after my concerns about the washing machine were ignored. (Owner may debate this or claim she didn't ignore me, but trust me, she did.) Bottom line this a 3+. Great location, plenty of room, good pool but poor customer service from the owner with some key appliances that don't work. It's as good as you can get in this price range, so pack your duck tape, or use mine and enjoy!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Alice L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Interesting Property

The house and yard seemed a bit worn but for a family stay with young children.it was perfect. Not surprising, the pool was a hit, almost every afternoon the kids were in the water. Lots of pool toys available, plus lifejackets and floaties. The house was big and roomy. Odd configuration of some of the rooms and bathrooms but it worked out great for 3 families. Hot tub did not work properly even after pointing it out to the owner. The cover was fixed but the tub leaked most of the water when it was used. That was our only issue.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Don S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Hawaii family gathering

Renting the property was easy. The home needs a lot of repairs and upgrades. The last few years have been challenging for home rentals no doubt so we didn’t fuss about worn out sheets, broken dishwasher racks, broken refrigerator drawer, totally worn out hot tub cover etc. We hope the owner will be able fix things soon. It is a nice location but definitely needs help. We still had a wonderful family gathering.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kathleen B.

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

Mushrooms growing out of baseboards

Outdated, moldy with hot water issues in Rhett bathrooms (none, OR scalding) and an air conditioner that didn't work. TV had no sound. But the worst was mushrooms, yes actual mushrooms, growing out of bathroom baseboards. For what I paid, this is just wrong!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron F.

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

Great spot...right next to one of the best snorkeling spots on the island.

House was great. We had three families and grandparents staying together...13 total and it worked out perfect. Must do the manta ray night snorkel.... You can literally walk to the dock where it's done.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Emmy, the owner and manager of KonaHome Vacation Rentals

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Aloha! This is Emmy. I am the owner and manager of these lovely vacation rentals in Kailua-Kona of Hawai’i. I have been working in Silicon Valley for over 25 years and worked as a software engineer and entrepreneur. I founded several startup companies in Silicon Valley, built several successful businesses, and pursued my entrepreneurial dreams there. I loved living in California and still consider it my "Home on the Mainland."
My lifelong dream has always been to live in Hawaii - paradise on earth. My first truly memorable experience in Hawaii was my first vacation in Hawaii. I visited each of the Hawaii islands. I fell in love with Kona. The Big Island is the best. There is so much to do here, with crystal clear water for snorkeling, rainforests, waterfalls, and volcanoes to explore, and mountains that almost reach the stars.
Besides high tech, one of my lifelong interests has been real estate. I love exploring the properties in every destination I visit. Combining my love for Hawaii and homes, I now own 5 beautiful vacation rental houses.
I have put much effort into every house to make them as comfortable and welcoming as your own home. I use the latest technologies in rental houses, including a smart lock, a comprehensive customized online welcome book for each guest, and much more.
I built the best team which is responsible and responsive to your inquiries and needs. We live close to all of our rental houses, we are always available for our guests. We do our best to provide the best services.
I've always felt at home with the tropics and the ocean. From volcanoes to waterfalls, my favorite part of Kona is the snorkeling that gives you a peek into the vast and amazing ocean life. Kailua-Kona, the town itself also has a great, laid-back vibe and easy access to beaches, stores, farmer's markets, and restaurants.
If you have any questions/concerns, please feel free to call or email us. kona.home@yahoo.com 1-808-365-7995

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