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Walk 3 minutes to Kealakekua Bay to see dolphins

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Exterior
New flooring & paint in July 2021.
Room
Next to the Wallis a dehumidifier. I run it every time it rains.
toaster oven, microwave, TWO cook-top, crockpot, Mr. coffee, coffee grinder.
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 455 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • GymGymGym

Explore the area

Map
Captain Cook, HI
  • Popular LocationKealakekua Bay4 min walk
  • Popular LocationKona Coffee Living History Farm9 min drive
  • Popular LocationCaptain Cook Monument21 min drive
  • AirportKailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)45 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Living Room 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Walk 3 minutes to Kealakekua Bay to see dolphins

I swim and see dolphins many times a week, the reason I chose to live at Kealakekua Bay. The "Ohana"-guest apartment for rent is on the GROUND floor. It is completely separate from the two floors where I live upstairs. You can walk down the street to enter Kealakekua Bay where you swim in the nourishing crystalline blue water. Or walk 5 minutes the other direction to snorkel/swim, enjoy many species of marine fishes, turtles at Manini beach. Sleep to the lullaby of ocean waves. Two other beloved swim spots, Honaunau Bay is 10 minutes and County Park Ho'okena is 20 minutes drive away. My Ohana is spacious (600 s.f. =56 sq. m.). I just added a deck on the ground level for you:) A 12'x16' lanai on the second floor with spectacular ocean view is also available for guests. It has one bedroom with an excellent quality Queen bed. In the living room, one futon pull down to a 54 in. bed and a Queen size Sealy air bed available by request. All with 100% cotton bedding. The kitchenette has more cookware than you will ever use. Floor is wood/laminate that was installed in July 2021. My place is chemical free. I will assist you in every way possible so that you enjoy your time on the Big Island. The road that connect my house to highway 11 was paved in May!!! see photo. Once you turn off Mamalahoa Hwy, you will ride smoothly for ten minutes to come to my house. Smooth road is uncommon on the Big Island unless you stay at a resort. The posted rate is for 2 persons per day. Each additional occupant is $50 per day. Your questions are welcome anytime. I have received many more 5-star reviews on airbnb, the other popular vacation rental site.

Property manager

Alice Tobin
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
The beautiful Kealakekua Bay
Steps to the Ocean at Manini Beach at Kealakekua Bay! Konakays
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
9.4 out of 10, (89 reviews)
Steps to the Ocean at Manini Beach at Kealakekua Bay! Konakays

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number GE-041-388-6976-01, TA-041-388-6976-01, 0038250280000

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Captain Cook

Located in Captain Cook, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Kona Coffee Living History Farm and H.N. Greenwell Store Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Keauhou Shopping Center and Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory. Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative and Bay View Farm are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Captain Cook, HI

What's nearby

  • Kealakekua Bay - 4 min walk
  • Kapahukapu Manini Beach - 5 min walk
  • Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 8 min drive
  • Kona Coffee Living History Farm - 9 min drive
  • Captain Cook Monument - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 12 min drive
  • The Coffee Shack - 12 min drive
  • Kona Grill House - 12 min drive
  • Gypsea Gelato - 13 min drive
  • Shaka Tacoz - 9 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gayle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation Spot
We enjoyed our stay at Alice's property. The location is great, just a short stroll to the beach. You can lock the door without needing keys, allowing you to go to the beach with only beach stuff. The area is very quiet and peaceful. It is close enough to grocery stores by car. Alice is a great host and her cat Lula is the best. We saw dolphins on our first day. Both Alice and her neighbours shared fresh fruit and vegetables with us, which was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rod G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We enjoyed our stay here quite a lot. It’s very down to earth, and the hostess Alice is very eco-conscious which lined up well with our priorities. The papayas were in season while we were there, and Alice encouraged us to pick our own, right from the tree. The location is awesome and there is a fair amount of water gear (for snorkeling, etc.) available at the house. We really enjoyed our stay there and hope to be back again some day!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom M., Whitehorse, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Slice of Heaven
This rental is really about two things: the location and the host. It is like staying with your favourite aunt. Alice lives upstairs and therefore you will bump into her. While not intrusive in the least, she will insure you have everything you need, offer you fresh fruit from her trees (the bananas and avocados were great), and offer to take you for a morning swim with the dolphins (while obeying all the rules of course). The location is beautiful we kayaked the bay twice, once with a tour and once by ourselves. As good as the tour was, going by ourselves was even better since we could snorkel as long as we wanted. Speaking of which, it is a short drive to Two-Step (we went to the right and down the shore a klick or so). Even the dive from Manini Beach around the point to Grandma's Beach where the kayak rental is set up was pretty good. The sunsets from Manini were spectacular, we even saw the green flash once. A hidden treasure was Ke'ei beach. Getting there in our small SUV was no problem. Special shout out to Fred - gardener and raconteur extraordinaire. Be sure you read the listing and look at the pictures. There is a outdoor barbeque, but it often rains in the evening. There is an induction hot plate, rather than a full stove, but I still made great meals with it. There is no dishwasher and the sink is a laundry tub in the laundry room, but it was not a big deal. There are great restaurants and grocery stores with delis 11 minutes up the highway. The road is narrow and windy, but two lane and perfectly safe. Finally, because it is a screened ground floor unit in the tropics there will inevitably be a few bugs. The evenings it didn't rain little gnats or midges would get in attracted to the light. They don't bite but they do die during the night so they had to be swept up in the mornings. There were some tiny ants which could be dealt with by the vinegar spray provided. There was only 1 other bug observed. In all it was a very special time and I cannot thank Alice enough for her hospitality. PS we did see dolphins every day.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
Amazing location for snorkeling; simple, lovely accomodations with everything we needed, and a really sweet, super helpful host. An absolutely wonderful week; not nearly enough time; will definitely come back some day!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet spot
Simple lodging but comfortable. Great location with ready access to Manini Park and the bay. Alice is welcoming and delightful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Alice Tobin

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I live a dream life. During my first visit in March 2017, I felt in love with Kealakekua Bay and its dolphins, so I moved here later that year. I love humpback whales who visits us in the winter, and I love the crystal blue water here in this Bay. The energies at this Bay is incredible. I lived on the east cost, USA for 44 years. I am a practitioner of Eden Method-Energy Medicine and Sound Healing, working just a few hours now- saving most of my time for water activities and experiencing the spectacular Big Island. . There is beauty around every corner here! My boy-cat, Om lives here with me. He stays mostly indoor.

Why they chose this property

When I decided to move to the Big Island, I knew exactly where I want to live. Here in Kealakekua Bay so that I can be in the water by walking across the street, or walk 5 minutes down the street. I walk 5 minutes the other direction to Manini Beach-a local favorite. There is no commercials once you are down here, yet go ten minutes uphill you'll find all that you need. I am very fortunate to have purchased this house, 200 feet from the ocean, just two months after I arrived Kona in 2017.

What makes this property unique

I will let you know when dolphins come in during most mornings. Or where to see Manta Ray, Eagle Ray during the day! If you love water, the sound of the surf or bird songs, you'll love it here. Note: my tap water from Hawaii County measures at 7.0pH. I installed a filter and water energizer at the main water line. You will be properly hydrated while you're out in the sun.

Languages:

English

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