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Oceanfront - Dolphin Retreat - Kajakker inkluderet

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Udsigt over en strand med palmer, en klippefyldt kystlinje og et græsareal med liggestole.
Et køkken med spiseplads, en loftsvifte og havudsigt.
Et hus med grønt tag og solpaneler, omgivet af palmer og havudsigt.
Et køkken med en blå flisetop, træskabe og havudsigt gennem store vinduer.
Et værelse med to senge, et vindue med havudsigt, en vase med blomster og to lamper.

Anmeldelser

9,8 ud af 10.
Enestående

Højdepunkter

  • På stranden
    En unikt overnatningssted ved stranden med direkte adgang til havet.
  • Enestående udsigt og uforglemmelige øjeblikke
    Gæsterne synes godt om beliggenheden med en malerisk udsigt.
  • Oplev nærliggende seværdigheder
    I nærheden af Kapahukapu Manini Beach
4 soveværelser4 badeværelserPlads til 10 personer

Populære faciliteter

  • På stranden
  • Boblebad på stedet
  • Mulighed for parkering på stedet
  • Køkken
  • Vaskemaskine
  • Grill

Udforsk området

Åbn kort
Captain Cook, HI
  • Place, Kapahukapu Manini Beach
    ‪7 min. gang‬
  • Place, Big Island Bees
    ‪2 min. kørsel‬
  • Place, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
    ‪53 min. kørsel‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪47 min. kørsel‬

Værelser og sovepladser

4 soveværelser (10 sovepladser)

Soveværelse 1

2 enkeltsenge

Soveværelse 2

1 kingsize-seng og 1 sovesofa (kingsize-seng)

Soveværelse 3

2 enkeltsenge

Soveværelse 4

1 kingsize-seng

4 badeværelser

Badeværelse 1

Sæbe · Håndklæder til rådighed · Toilet · Kun brusekabine · Shampoo · Hårtørrer

Badeværelse 2

Sæbe · Håndklæder til rådighed · Badekar eller brusekabine · Shampoo · Hårtørrer

Badeværelse 3

Sæbe · Håndklæder til rådighed · Toilet · Kun brusekabine · Shampoo · Hårtørrer

Badeværelse 4

Sæbe · Håndklæder til rådighed · Kun brusekabine · Shampoo

Områder

Terrasse eller gårdhave
Veranda eller hawaiiansk terrasse
Køkken
Have
Spiseområde

Om overnatningsstedet

Oceanfront - Dolphin Retreat - Kajakker inkluderet

På kysten af Kealakekua Bay, et beskyttet havbevaringsområde, er et fortryllende 4 soveværelse / 3 bad, vandfronthus kaldet Dolphin Retreat. Denne åbne og luftige private hjem har alle de faciliteter man ville ønske om en tropisk ferie. Ejendommen er omgivet af duftende Plumeria Træer og Coco Palms og omfatter en solterrasse, spabad og udendørs bruser. Du kan nyde din middage se de berømte Kona solnedgange på den rummelige Lanai, som kan rumme 8 komfortabelt. Hjemmet har trådløst internet service, High Definition-tv og en iPod-kompatibel underholdningssystem. Kajakker til at udforske Bay indgår også.

Det er en usædvanlig morgen, når delfinerne ikke boltrede med svømmere og kajakroere i det krystalklare vand direkte fra vores ocean front dæk. Den bedste snorkling i Hawaii findes her på Kealakekua Bay. Skildpadder gøre deres vej langs kysten for at hvile, mens fantastiske arrays af tropiske fisk fremhæve de uberørte koralrev. The Dolphin Retreat tilbyder direkte adgang til Bay for svømning, snorkling og kajakroning.

Du vil ikke glemme dit ophold på Dolphin Retreat.


Nøgleord: Hus

Tilføj datoer for priser

Lignende overnatningssteder

Balkon
Rummelig Kealakekua Bay Home med 4 soveværelser bay hjem:
Capt Cook
  • Havudsigt
  • Køkken
  • Vaskemaskine
  • Tørretumbler
9.8 ud af 10, Enestående, (100 anmeldelser)
Rummelig Kealakekua Bay Home med 4 soveværelser bay hjem:

Husregler

Indtjekning efter kl. 16.00
Minimumsalder for lejere: 21
Udtjekning inden kl. 10.00
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Børn

Børn i alderen 0-17 år er tilladt
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Begivenheder

Arrangementer er ikke tilladt
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Kæledyr

Kæledyr er ikke tilladt
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Rygning

Rygning er ikke tilladt

Vigtige oplysninger

Godt at vide

Overnatningsstedets registreringsnummer TA-013-157-3760-01, GE-013-157-3760-01
Overnatningsstedets nr.: 120417vb
Dette overnatningssted administreres af en privat vært (en person, der ikke udlejer som virksomhed eller erhverv). EUs forbrugerlov, herunder fortrydelsesret, gælder ikke for din reservation. Din reservation er dog dækket af din private værts afbestillingsregler.
Gebyrer for ekstra opredninger kan forekomme og varierer afhængigt af overnatningsstedets politik
Gyldigt billed-ID og kreditkort, debetkort eller kontant depositum kan være påkrævet ved indtjekning til dækning af påløbende udgifter
Særlige ønsker afhænger af tilgængelighed ved indtjekning og kan medføre ekstra gebyrer. Særlige ønsker kan ikke garanteres
Fester og events for grupper er strengt forbudt på stedet
Værten har ikke angivet, om der er en kuliltealarm på overnatningsstedet. Medbring evt. egen alarm.
Værten har angivet, at der er en røgalarm på overnatningsstedet
Overnatningsstedets sikkerhedsforanstaltninger inkluderer brandslukker, førstehjælpskasse og lås med dødbolt

Om området

Captain Cook

Denne feriebolig befinder sig på stranden i Captain Cook. Kona Country Club og Holua Tennis Center er begge værd at udforske, hvis oplevelser er på agendaen, mens dem der trænger til at shoppe, kan besøge Keauhou Shopping Center og Kona Farmers Market. Big Island Bees og Bay View Farm er også et besøg værd. Oplevelser som kajakroning og dykning giver gode muligheder for at komme ud på eller i det omgivende vand, eller du kan tage på eventyr ved at afprøve mountainbiking og cykling i nærheden.
Vis flere feriehuse i Captain CookÅbner i et nyt vindue
Kort
Captain Cook, HI

Hvad ligger i nærheden?

  • Kapahukapu Manini Beach - 7 min. gang - 0.6 km
  • Big Island Bees - 2 min. kørsel - 2.3 km
  • Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 12 min. kørsel - 8.0 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 21 min. kørsel - 23.4 km
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 53 min. kørsel - 69.6 km

Sådan kommer du rundt

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 57 min. kørsel

Restauranter

  • ‪Teshima Restaurant - ‬14 min. kørsel
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min. kørsel
  • ‪Kaya's - ‬13 min. kørsel
  • ‪Korner Pocket Sports Bar & Grill - ‬11 min. kørsel
  • ‪Shaka Tacoz - ‬9 min. kørsel

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Er Oceanfront - Dolphin Retreat - Kajakker inkluderet et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?

Nej, kæledyr er ikke tilladt på dette overnatningssted.

Hvad koster det at overnatte hos Oceanfront - Dolphin Retreat - Kajakker inkluderet ?

Priserne for 1 nat for 2 voksne hos Oceanfront - Dolphin Retreat - Kajakker inkluderet den 25. apr. 2027 starter fra 35.055 kr., inkl. skatter og gebyrer, fra og med den 11. aug. 2026. Denne pris er baseret på den laveste pris pr. nat fundet inden for de seneste 24 timer for ophold i de næste 30 dage. Priser kan til enhver tid ændres. Vælg dine datoer for mere præcise priser.

Hvor meget koster parkering hos Oceanfront - Dolphin Retreat - Kajakker inkluderet ?

Der er mulighed for parkering på overnatningsstedet.

Hvornår er indtjekning på Oceanfront - Dolphin Retreat - Kajakker inkluderet ?

Indtjekning starter kl. 16.00.

Hvornår er udtjekning på Oceanfront - Dolphin Retreat - Kajakker inkluderet ?

Udtjekning er kl. 10.00.

Hvor ligger Oceanfront - Dolphin Retreat - Kajakker inkluderet ?

Dette feriested i Captain Cook ligger på stranden, kun få skridt fra Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park og Hikiau Heiau State Monument. Derudover ligger Kapahukapu Manini Beach og Big Island Bees ca. 3 km derfra.

Anmeldelser

9,8

Enestående

Anmeldelser vises i kronologisk rækkefølge og har gennemgået en modificerings- og verificeringsproces, medmindre andet er angivet.
Få mere at videÅbner i et nyt vindue
Bedømmelse på 10 − Fremragende. 42 af i alt 48 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 8 − Udmærket. 5 af i alt 48 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 6 − Okay. 0 af i alt 48 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 4 − Dårligt. 0 af i alt 48 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 2 − Forfærdeligt. 1 af i alt 48 anmeldelser

9,4/10

Rengøring

9,8/10

Indtjekning

9,8/10

Kommunikation

9,6/10

Området

9,6/10

Annoncens rigtighed

Anmeldelser

Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Sue M.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Beautiful location right on the waters edge! We would go to sleep listening to the waves!We really enjoyed our surroundings. Very much nature everywhere. It was a 15 minute ride up the mountain to our little town/village, I think Captain Cook, and there was a grocery store there. But that’s all! The house is open air and at night, we would pull all the louvered doors inward to keep the pesky flying bugs out (attracted to the inside lights) this wasn’t a problem during the day. The temperatures were perfect and we did not miss the a/c!There was nine of us in total, grandparents, grown children and 2 grand kids.This was probably our best family vacation yet!
Overnattede 5 nætter i maj 2026
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10/10 Fremragende

David B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
We had a great time at Dolphin retreat. The Ocean wasn't the greatest but there contact Rainbow kept us safe and gave us locations to go that were safer to play in the ocean at. The view from the home was fantastic and the sunsets amazing. Close to volcanos and close to Kona was best of both worlds. Thank you for great place to stay
Overnattede 7 nætter i februar 2026
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10/10 Fremragende

Trisha A.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Want to give it a terrible review so we can keep it to ourselves! But host was A, local support for orientation to bay A, and home was very family friendly.
Overnattede 7 nætter i november 2025
Svar fra VrboOwner den 13. mar. 2026
Happy you had a good time Trisha. Hope you come back and see us again. If you do, please mention you are a returning guest. Mahalo nui. Dave
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10/10 Fremragende

Alexandra and Jon K.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Beautiful site!

Exquisite site on Kealakekua Bay, house spacious and open to the beautiful views, owner very helpful in setting up our stay, staff very responsive to any needs we had-- all in all a wonderful stay!
Overnattede 7 nætter i maj 2025
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10/10 Fremragende

Joel M.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Absolutely beautiful view! House was nice and accommodated our group well. Would definitely stay again. Owners were prompt in answering questions. Mahalo
Overnattede 6 nætter i juli 2025
Svar fra VrboOwner den 13. mar. 2026
Glad you enjoyed yourselves Joel. Hope you come see us again soon! Mahalo nui, Dave
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10/10 Fremragende

Sharon L.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Great spot!

Lovely spot perfect for our family!
Overnattede 5 nætter i oktober 2024
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10/10 Fremragende

Robert I.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Awesome Place

Our party of 5 had a great 1-week visit, the views from the backyard at sunset were incredible. The Host was very responsive and gave great tips for what to see and do around the island. The house was well furnished, and we didn't have any issues checking in.
Overnattede 7 nætter i oktober 2024
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10/10 Fremragende

adriana p.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Definitely booking again

Everything from check in to check out was grade A! The house is fully stocked with everything you can think of! The property is beautiful with perfect sunset views& the waves crashing at night is icing on the cake i can not wait to stay again!
Overnattede 5 nætter i august 2024
Svar fra VrboOwner den 5. sep. 2024
Mahalo for such a wonderful review Adriana! I will share with our crew...they love compliments and knowing their work is appreciated. Thanks also for leaving the place so clean. You are always welcome at the Dolphin Retreat. Hope to see you back here soon! Aloha, Dave
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10/10 Fremragende

Douglas Barry J.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Perfect location

The house is on the water on the most beautiful bay, with day after day of perfect sunsets and dolphins playing in that beautiful bay nearly everyday. This place is hard to beat. Check in was easy, plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy this gorgeous island paradise. Thank you for sharing
Overnattede 10 nætter i april 2024
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10/10 Fremragende

Ronald A.

Awesome property!

A beautiful location. Nice acccomisations. Snorkeled right outside our house. Snorkeled with dolphins. Nice, relaxing, beautiful sunsets viewed from your own lanai.
Overnattede 7 nætter i marts 2019
Svar fra VrboOwner den 28. mar. 2020
Mahalo nui loa for your nice review. Happy you had a great time and got to swim with the dolphins! Aloha, Dave
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10/10 Fremragende

Michelle F.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Exceptional location

If you love snorkeling and kayaking, I highly recommend this location. It was beyond beautiful and I feel restored and rejuvenated. The house has an authentic Hawaiian vibe. You will be mesmerized by the view. This is where you go if you need to get away and get reacquainted with nature. Our family group of 7 was very comfortable and enjoyed ourselves for 7 nights.
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2021
Svar fra VrboOwner den 1. sep. 2021
Thank you for the wonderful review. Happy you enjoyed yourselves so thoroughly. Kealakekua Bay is true paradise...after 25 years, I have to pinch myself every time I am here! Hope you find your way back soon. Aloha.
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10/10 Fremragende

Alyssa K.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Incredible Ocean Views

Our family was so blown away by this property. Not only was the set up so nice for our family of 6 with everyone having their own king bed and space, but the lanai and living room and kitchen provides a great space for everyone to hang out together. We loved getting up and drinking coffee by the ocean and taking in the breath taking view every morning. You truly feel like you are in paradise. Definitely need to keep everything put away and clean due to the open concept of the house to keep the buggies/lizards out, but as long as you do that we didn’t have much of an issue. The host is very helpful and made it very clear that she was only a text away if we needed anything at all. We will definitely visit this property again!!
Overnattede 6 nætter i juni 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 24. jun. 2022
Aloha, Thank you for the wonderful review of your stay at the Dolphin Retreat. We agree, the peaceful serenity feeling and views are indescribable. It sounds like you and your family had a memorable family vacation. We also want to thank you for the review regarding our property manager. To know that you are able to contact someone no matter how large or small of a concern, creates feeling of security. Keeping guests well informed on the types of variety of plants, animals, insects, water safety and community helps to have a wonderful vacation here in Hawaii. Don't forget to look us up on a return visit to Hawaii! Mahalo, Donna Hawaii Beachfront Vacation Homes
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10/10 Fremragende

Lindsay M.

Can't be beat!

This beautiful home is spacious, well-appointed and carefully maintained. The location is amazing, right on the water with gorgeous sunset views! The property is large and very peaceful with beautiful foliage. The jacuzzi and outdoor lava rock shower make it a true paradise. I loved drifting to sleep each night to the sound of the waves. Included in the rental was access to kayaks and the boat launch located just two houses away. We had such an amazing time kayaking out to the spinner dolphins each morning and hopping in for the most exceptional experience! The snorkeling at the monument is world class. Also just 4 miles down the road is The City of Refuge "two step" which had great snorkeling as well. Our family ranged from our little kids (age 3 & 5), to our teenagers (15 & 18) and my in-laws in their 70's. Everyone had a great time. There is truly something for everyone here. We will definitely be visiting the Dolphin Retreat again as soon as we can. There is something magical about this place!
Svar fra VrboOwner den 28. mar. 2020
Thank you for your kind words. Very happy your stay was so enjoyable. We look forward to having you back soon!
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10/10 Fremragende

Amy B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Paradise!

This place was absolutely amazing!!! The view never gets old! The sunsets were frame worthy every night! We ate dinner on the Lanai every night - you just can't get a better view anywhere else on the island! The "pier" right next to the property was the perfect place to jump in to snorkel. We did that ever single day. There are SO many different kinds of fish in this bay! We used the kayaks and took them out to the captain cook monument and that snorkeling was also beautiful and amazing! It never felt warm during the day because the whole house opens up completely so the breeze is wonderful. It is good to know that there will be spiders, geckos and bugs in the house, since the house doesn't close up, and you're in the rainforest! It is a bit sticky and a little hard to sleep without A/C, but the views were worth it for us. You MUST bring dinner home from the local Super J's Lau Lau!! It's incredible, authentic, delicious food, and they are SO wonderful and welcoming! This place was super private, and the spa and outdoor shower were a definite plus! Don't hesitate to book this place!
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2021
Svar fra VrboOwner den 1. sep. 2021
Thank you for such a lovely review. Sounds like you immersed yourselves in all the things this home and the Bay offer. Mahalo for the tip on Super J's Lau Lau...we'll be including that in our guest book. Don't stay away too long! Aloha!
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2/10 Bundkarakter

Michael C.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, annoncens rigtighed
Synes ikke om: Kommunikation, beliggenhed

Burglarized While at Dolphin Retreat

After a brief nearby snorkeling session, we arrived back to the Dolphin Retreat to someone burglarizing the house. Fortunately, no one was hurt and the individual made away with only minor items after being interrupted in the process. There's not a long list of things more startling than opening a door while inside of a house to find someone there (actually still a tad bit haunted by this honestly). The responding Hawaii five-0 said that there had in fact been a car forcibly broken into the night before right next door with valuables taken, and that in general, there's been an uptick in crime in the area. They also indicated that based on the perpetrator's behavior, it likely wasn't the first time to the Dolphin Retreat. Given this experience and the officers' info, we decided to depart, forgoing the majority of our remaining time at the Dolphin Retreat (and cut our losses of items stolen and groceries). It actually took a couple of days before we were able to get a response from management. I must say I was consistently surprised by the handling by the owner (e.g., kept referring to the burglary experience as an "inconvenience"). He initially said this had never happened before at the Dophin Retreat, but later acknowledged one prior burglary there (but sounded like it was a while ago so perhaps forgot initially). The owner indicated that they would reimburse us for half of the nights of our stay. Fortunately, I kept the conversation in VRBO bc VRBO was then able to follow-up with the owner to help have him eventually follow through on his reimbursement promise (though less than what was promised). Regarding the house, I don't know that I have much to add to what others have said- a great place otherwise with truly amazing views from inside the house and on the patios/deck. The snorkeling in the area is great. The diversity of coral, fish, and other wildlife was thoroughly enjoyed. We didn't see dolphins or whales but suspect we may have if we stayed longer. *It's warranted to take safety precautions much more aligned with those necessary in NYC than what might be anticipated in remote paradise (e.g., have everything locked at all times, leave no valuables in the car, etc. even though you are deep into rural Hawai'i). When we return to Hawai'i, we won't be staying in this area given the info provided by the officers.
Overnattede 5 nætter i december 2021
Svar fra VrboOwner den 24. mar. 2022
I would like to address some points mentioned in this review… 1. Regarding prior burglaries at the Dolphin Retreat, there have been none. 2. Regarding the timeliness of our response, we were notified of the incident on 12/28/21, replied to the guest on 12/29/21 and the matter resolved on 12/30/21 3. The guest was given a full 50% refund of the funds received for this booking. 4. We felt this incident would have been avoided had the doors been properly locked. Below is our reply to the guest concerning this incident. Dear Michael, Thank you for your correspondence and feedback on the recent events. Again, we are indeed sorry for the trouble you and your daughters encountered on your recent visit to the Dolphin Retreat. After conducting our review, we have decided to refund 50% of your rental fee. With the help of Officer Langsner and our surveillance video, we determined the young lady gained entry through an unlocked sliding door on the ocean side of the downstairs. There was no evidence of forced entry and there are no keyed doors on that side of the home. We believe that it was a crime of opportunity and had the doors been locked, we don’t think she would have entered. All keys were found in their lock boxes and our video confirmed she was never In the vicinity of the downstairs front door or lock box. As for corrective action, Officer Langsner is issuing a “No Trespass Notice” to the young lady. He assures me that if she sets foot on the property again she will be doing some jail time. Best wishes to you and your daughters for a happy and healthy New Year. Kind regards, Dave
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10/10 Fremragende

Annique J.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Kayaking Paradise!

We LOVED our stay at the Dolphin Retreat! This may be the best property/location on the entire island. The place was extremely clean with fresh flowers placed throughout. The property manager Amma was then very helpful to meet us at check in and stay in contact via texting if we had any questions. A few things about this rental: 1) The House: it's a beautiful house located RIGHT on the water. It’s a different experience than staying at a resort but as far as vacation rentals go, this place was amazing! It is located down a long winding road in a lush and beautiful area. As Amma told us when we arrived, you are in the jungle! It's a tropical area so there will be bugs, spiders, and geckos. She instructed us to keep the kitchen very clean with all food put away because ants and insects do come in searching for food. The house is open air and you are never fully enclosed (you can shut all the sliding doors/windows, but air is still flowing). This keeps the ocean breeze moving through the house to keep it cool as there is no AC. We had no issue with this, but it is a different experience as everything is open to the outside air. We were there the first week of May and it was cool enough for us to not miss AC. Kitchen was well stocked with cookware and spices. We had an infant with us and there was a highchair and pack-and-play available. Yard is well kept and we used the back deck to do Pilates by the ocean which was a dream. 2) The Kayaks: We were concerned that there wouldn’t be enough kayaks as they are shared between three properties, but there is a large fleet of kayaks and we never had an issue going out when we wanted. The shared boathouse also has tons of life jackets, flippers, snorkels and masks, kids beach, and inflatables. The ocean entry can be challenging on rougher days. Make sure you learn when it is and is not safe to go out. 3) The Area: the Kealakekua Bay is AMAZING, and we saw dolphins and kayaked with them almost every morning. You do have to keep your distance, but they often come over to you! We would then kayak over to the Captain Cook monument and snorkel. Our other favorites in the area was Manini Beach – short 10min walk down the road. Two Step is a beach/snorkel spot that is a short 10min drive away and it was our favorite snorkeling! For local food, some are still closed or have limited hours because of COVID but we very much enjoyed the Honoaunau Poke Shop and Shaka Tacos. A wonderful trip! Thank you Dolphin Retreat!
Overnattede 9 nætter i april 2021
Svar fra VrboOwner den 2. dec. 2023
Mahalo nui loa for your kind words and thoughts Annique. In additions to Amma, we have a great crew at the Dolphin Retreat and it is very gratifying for all off us to hear comments like yours. Happy you got some quality time with the Dolphins. Please don’t stay away too long…we anxiously await your return! Aloha, Gary
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10/10 Fremragende

Nicki S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Amazing property, lovely hosts and property team. Could not have had a better experience!
Overnattede 6 nætter i juni 2026
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10/10 Fremragende

Joel S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Our group of families had a wonderful stay.

The house was perfectly adequate for our 3 small families. But let’s be honest, this place is all about the location and it was beyond our expectations. It was such an amazing experience to have the sound of the waves lulling us to sleep and to sit on the ocean-side patio sipping Kona coffee in the mornings. We took the kayaks across the bay to snorkel by Cook Monument and watched the spinner dolphin pods cruise in and out of the bay on our crossings. It’s out of the way enough to feel kinda remote but still close enough to groceries to not have to stress about getting everything you need. Also being close to 2-Steps snorkeling was a big bonus. We will definitely be back!
Overnattede 7 nætter i april 2022
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8/10 Godt

Fay S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed

Good getaway. Older home with great views. Plenty of crawling creatures!

Away from crowd. Good island experience. Loved the property manager!!!She works very hard .
Overnattede 13 nætter i april 2022
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8/10 Godt

Christina M.

Synes godt om: Indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Wonderful Views

We really enjoyed our stay. The views were just amazing. I will agree with another reviewer and say if you don't like bugs or spiders, you may want to look elsewhere. I really loved watching the geckos. The owner was very responsive. Kitchen and bathrooms a little worn but kitchen was pretty stocked with pot and pans. Cooked most nights. Might be good for houskeeping to go through spices. Some were very old. Eating on the large lanai for all meals was so peaceful and calming.
Overnattede 9 nætter i marts 2022
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10/10 Fremragende

Laura N.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

relaxing oceanfront stay

We enjoyed our stay, mostly relaxing by the ocean. The set-up was great, with a separate apartment on the lower level with a master suite for us old folks, and the upstairs 2 bedrooms for the younger adults. Parts of the house are showing some age, but this is an oceanfront property and the sea air takes a toll after a few years. The property was clean and we had plenty of towels and such. The kitchen was spacious and well-equipped. Access to kayaks & SUPS is thru a property 2 doors down. We paddled across the bay several times & saw lots of fish & dolphins. If you like to sleep in , it's not necessarily a totally quiet environment since the sprinklers come on pretty early and folks in adjacent homes can make some noise. A couple quirky ducks and a goose kept us company, so we were glad for the hoses to clean off the patio. The house is open-air and you WILL get some critters inside, so keep food protected and clean up crumbs right away. The open air was SO nice, since it was hot, but we always had that wonderful ocean breeze in the living area. We BBQ'd fish, ate a lot of poke from local markets, read books and relaxed on the ocean deck, played cards on the lanai. There's a good grocery store in the village of Captain Cook, and the restaurants & markets of Kailua are 30-40 minutes away. Restaurants are all super busy right now, so we ate most of our meals at the house. I would definitely stay here again!
Overnattede 6 nætter i december 2021
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10/10 Fremragende

Karen S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Magical week at this amazing waterfront gem

Our family of 6 adults had a wonderful time at this property! It is open to the outdoors with amazing ocean views. We had dinner almost every night on the lovely lanai (which could easily compete with the setting of any waterfront restaurant on the island). We cooked fresh fish from the local market and carried out Poke several times from Reel Aloha Poke in town. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed. We took tours of local coffee farms and beautiful gardens - all within a 15 minute drive of this home. Incredible snorkeling is just off the rocks behind the house and off the beach at a nearby park. We took full advantage of the kayaks and SUPs provided and spent several afternoons paddling around the quiet cove. It is an easy paddle to the Captain Cook monument. We will definitely be back. ** Full disclosure - If you are squeamish about the spiders, bugs or geckos that live in this area, and occasionally make it into the house since it is open, this may not be the place for you. But if you do want to stay in a cool wide-open home in a quiet, naturally beautiful setting - book this home and you will not be disappointed.
Overnattede 7 nætter i oktober 2021
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10/10 Fremragende

Donna B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Great Hawaii Vacation

This was our first visit to The Big Island and I searched for a house that would meet everything we were looking for - this house was it!! We were traveling with my husband, three kids (20-22) and my 88 year-old father-in-law. The kids were able to have the space downstairs and we had upstairs. I can't say enough about Amma, the house manager. She was fabulous. The house was clean with fresh flowers placed in every room. I cooked while we were there and the house was stocked with pots, pans, spices and other things needed. We did not get a chance to use the kayaks and grill but they were available. We did get a chance to use the hot tub and that was very nice after a day of driving and hiking. The views from the back of the house are amazing!! The house ducks added a great touch and the kids loved taking care of them. Thank you!!
Overnattede 5 nætter i maj 2021
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10/10 Fremragende

Bryan V.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Excellent Location on Kealakekua Bay

Just returned a couple of nights ago, so here's a very recent brain dump. Good communication with Amma, the house manager, before our stay and the morning of our arrival (via phone call). Jessa at the property two doors down was a great asset. We walked down to check out the kayaks and gear available in the shed (life vests, cornhole, boogie boards, paddles, umbrella, soccer ball, chairs, etc). She showed us around that property and it looks great for a multi-family shared location. But, Dolphin Retreat is all to yourselves, and the ducks of course. We named them Rufus (the big brown male duck), Riley (the mostly white other male duck), Moira (the white and black one), and Betty (the white/brown/green one). By the way, they love the seeds in the cooler by the downstairs slider and will harass you for more! Make sure you also fill up their water bowl. Don't be afraid of the Argiope Appensa (Hawaiian Garden Spiders). They are everywhere outside and up in the rafters inside. Those things will eat up the mosquitoes (mostly). There are all sorts of spices and cooking items in the cabinets. The bar had lots of leave behinds (rum, etc). In fact, we left some light/dark ourselves, including some tasty Maui Brewing Co. beer in the fridge. Dump the top icemaker ice into the bottom one, because the bottom barely makes ice while the top one cranks it out. The hot tub was a nice touch. Hit Mode and turn it off Eco to manage the temperature up or down to a toasty level. The garage was unlocked and there's a propane grill (we didn't use it, but wished we did to grill some fresh fish), washer, dryer, extra trash bags, extension cords, and bug zappers, etc. We would certainly like to return, but it looks like it's all booked up through this time next year. Popular place. Historical place. Chat up the locals who hang out after work every evening down by the heiau. Loud music thumping out of their cars and cold beer (and some other stuff) to go around. Tell them the guy from Vegas who liked their Rolling Rock sent you!
Overnattede 8 nætter i marts 2021
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10/10 Fremragende

Carole D.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Dolphins paradise

Amazing house in a beautiful bay. Saw dolphins in the bay almost everyday. Easy access to kayaks that allows you to enjoy a beautiful snorkeling spot near captain Cook monument. Would definitively stay there again.
Overnattede 5 nætter i marts 2020

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