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Ho'o Maluhia: Breezy Oceanview Retreat w/Private Pool and Stunning Views

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Overlooking the pool from the upstairs Lanai!
Enjoy time with your group on this private Lanai!
Oversize couch that can fit the entire group!
Beautiful appointed indoor dining room!
Wash dishes with a view of the Pacific!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 82740 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kailua Kona, HI
  • Magic Sands Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kailua Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bonus Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bedroom 2 Ensuite

Guest Bedroom 3 Ensuite

Powder Room 1

Primary Ensuite

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Ho'o Maluhia: Breezy Oceanview Retreat w/Private Pool and Stunning Views

Ho‘o Maluhia invites you to savor island life above Kailua-Kona, where sweeping 180-degree Pacific panoramas stretch from the harbor to the horizon. Perched at 700 feet, this two-level hillside retreat blends indoor-outdoor living with expansive lanais, a sparkling private pool, and cooling mountain breezes.

What You’ll Love About Ho‘o Maluhia
* Sweeping 180-degree Pacific panorama with coastline, harbor, & sunset views from both lanais
* Private pool with lounge deck, outdoor shower, and tropical landscaping
* Two-level design with California King primary suite & spa-style bath upstairs
* Fully equipped gourmet kitchen, BBQ grill, and multiple dining areas for gatherings
* Elevated location for cooler evenings, minutes from Ali‘i Drive, beaches, and cultural landmarks

Living & Dining
Upstairs, an open floor plan frames the ocean at every turn. A spacious living room with an oversized sectional invites your whole group to gather for conversation or a movie night on the smart TV. The adjacent dining area is designed for lingering meals with a view, while sliding glass doors open to the lanai for seamless indoor-outdoor living.

Chef-Ready Kitchen
The gourmet kitchen features stainless steel appliances, ample prep space, and a center island for casual breakfasts. Cook while gazing out over the Pacific, then serve your creations in the dining room, out on the lanai, or poolside. A BBQ grill just steps away makes sunset dinners effortless.

Outdoor Oasis
The upper and lower lanais provide front-row seats to Kona’s vibrant sunsets and starlit skies. Downstairs, your private pool sparkles under the sun, surrounded by lounge seating. One guest suite even has its own outdoor breakfast nook and shower for a secluded start to the day.

Sleeping Quarters
* Primary Suite – California King bed, ensuite spa bath with dual vanities & walk-in shower, seating area, ocean views, lanai access
* Guest Bedroom 2 – Queen bed, ensuite bath, ocean views, lanai access
* Guest Bedroom 3 – Queen bed, ensuite bath, lanai access, outdoor shower & breakfast nook
* Bonus Room – Sofa bed & trundle (2 twins), ocean views

Extras
* High-speed Wi-Fi, washer/dryer, garage parking
* Beach towels & gear rentals available nearby
* Ceiling fans throughout for natural ventilation (no A/C)

Nearby
A short drive brings you to downtown Kailua-Kona and Ali‘i Drive’s shops, restaurants, and historic landmarks. Snorkel among sea turtles at Kahalu‘u Beach, launch an ocean adventure from Keauhou Bay, or watch the Ironman World Championship from Kailua Pier. Day trips include Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Mauna Kea Observatory, and local coffee farms.

Good to Know
* The property features great ventilation and ceiling fans throughout to help maintain a comfortable indoor environment without air conditioning.
* Hawaiian Tax ID #TA-022-569-1648-01
* STVR-19-365043 / NUC-19-1732 / PL-NUCR-2024-002425
* TMK 770200780000

Reserve your dates now and experience Kona’s coastal beauty from your hillside retreat at Ho‘o Maluhia.
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number TA-022-569-1648-01, GE-022-569-1648-01
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located in Holualoa Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Magic Sands Beach and Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary, while Holualoa Gallery and Hulihee Palace are cultural highlights. Kona Le'a Plantation and UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and canoeing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Kailua Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Magic Sands Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Kailua Pier - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Keauhou Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Kona Resort Oceanfront Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Don's Mai Tai Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Huggo's On The Rocks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Black Rock Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪L & L Hawaiian BBQ - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ho'o Maluhia: Breezy Oceanview Retreat w/Private Pool and Stunning Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ho'o Maluhia: Breezy Oceanview Retreat w/Private Pool and Stunning Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ho'o Maluhia: Breezy Oceanview Retreat w/Private Pool and Stunning Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ho'o Maluhia: Breezy Oceanview Retreat w/Private Pool and Stunning Views located?

Located in Holualoa Village, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden, Donkey Mill Art Center and Kona Le'a Plantation. Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory and Magic Sands Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Pictures don’t do it justice!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

dan m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful, spacious place. Many amenities provided and it was an easy walk to those and the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josef V.

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

Best stay

Clean, great sunset views
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil L.

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

Amazing Family Venue

This property was just fantastic. Perfect for our family of 7 and well above our expectations. Fabulous views with different sunsets every night. Great location to activities in the Kona area. We cannot wait to stay here again!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

Kona stay

The place was great. One of the best I have ever stayed in.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

fred k.

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

Great location for large group

All 7 enjoy the location, the deck, everything couldn’t have worked out better.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

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

Lovely 3 bedroom house in Kona

Lovely common areas, pool and ocean view. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Paradise

Great property, awesome views, close to downtown on the water. Pool was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Perfect paradise vacation home

As you walk in, the view is breathtaking..The house was perfect. You can be sitting on the couch or lounging by the pool and always have a beautiful panoramic view. This house also was probably one of the cleanest homes I have ever vacationed in. Plenty of privacy, almost feels like your own oasis in paradise.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan D., Fairbanks

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

The view!

Amazing view and location! Perfect for our family of young children and grandparents. Quiet and walkable neighborhood. Communication with the rental company was superb and easy.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Serenity

Property was wonderful with an excellent view and everything we needed. Pool was so nice. Neighborhood was quiet. In & Out process was straight forward and simple.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Meghan N.

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

November Escape

We really enjoyed our stay, communication with property management was excellent. Although the age of the home showed in some areas it was pretty well-cleaned and no critters! Kitchen is really well appointed. The views were stunning and the pool offered a great space to hangout after the beach to watch the sunsets.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William A.

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

Spring Break on Kona

We arrived an hour early and cleaners were still there so went to Safeway for groceries. The access code is timed precisely, it did not work at 3 pm, was fine at 4 pm.Beds were good, kitchen well equipped with good selection of appliances, dishes and utensils. We were happy to use coolers, freezer packs, and beach chairs in garage.Ceiling fans were adequate and did not need AC, although they also had numerous fans and a dehumidifier so maybe more of an issue in summer.Roku TV in living room was available.Easy access to marina, shopping and roads.We would rent this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Unbelievable spot!

This property is bigger and better than the pictures. Not having A/C was never an issue for us, as the ventilation was great in the house. Incredible views, comfortable beds and a beautifully stocked kitchen. Thank you!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime J.

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

Spacious house

The house was very clean and spacious - good for a big family or two families. Well appointed kitchen. Deck and pool area were great. Loved the outdoor shower. There are no stores/restaurants within walking distance, but the house isn't a far drive from town.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Paradise

We loved the property as it was easy to find and lovely location. Views and sunsets were amazing and made us feel humbled to be in this location. Even when it rained we were able to sit on the upper deck and take in the sights and sounds. Lots of birds singing at night and we would laugh at the clapping palm tree. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Luis M.

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

Big Island Experience

Good stay overall. It seems like furniture, especially the couch needs some cleaning, as you can see stains on the edges. The bedsheets did not look like they were washed between visits. Everything else looked clean. The house does get really hot during the day, extending into the night, and the fans are not enough, but this is clearly stated in the description.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan p.

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

First Island of Three

This was a wonderful place for our extended family of 8. (Nine day stay) The two 5 year olds made good use of the pool daily (if not twice daily) and the adults enjoyed it as well. The kitchen is large and well appointed and great for cooking family meals.( I would recommend the owners provide a few plastic cups/glasses for small hands. Also surprised there was no teakettle or electric teakettle for heating water.) The bonus room was great for the girls arts and crafts as well as the fold our sofa for sleeping. Location was good for getting to most places on the island. It was quite hot while we were there. The many fans made it comfortable during the day but nights were pretty muggy until the early morning. Oh and if your there in late June check the Mango tree in the front yard. Delicious mangos straight off the tree.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Riana G.

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

Spacious house for a family.

8 family members stayed at the property and we all really enjoyed it. Some reviews stated that the layout was odd but we didn’t get that feeling. Each room has a bathroom (one room has only an outdoor shower and an indoor tub) so we really liked that feature. One thing we noticed was that the QR code (on the door) and departure email I was sent differed in requirements when leaving the property. I didn’t notice the QR code until we were loading the car so we were unable to strip the beds as it said in the QR code. The email for departure didn’t mention it. So, making sure both the QR code and email match would help guests in the future. We had a really good time at this house. We’d stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Good location, great view

This property would be perfect for a winter trip to the big island. Our mid-October visit was quite humid and one of our family members was not happy that there wasn’t air conditioning. The rest of us were fine without, especially since we could cool off in the pool. The only negatives were there were only two beach towels (we asked for more and got something akin to beach towels) and the fact that in order to get to the pool, you have to walk through either bedroom or walk out the front and down the stairs to the back. And some stepping stones over the lava rocks would be preferable from the second downstairs bedroom. The sun does beat down on the back portion of the house and heats it up but it offers great sunsets.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at this property. The location was perfect, just a quick drive into town for restaurants, shopping, and anything else we needed. It still felt peaceful and private, with beautiful views all around.The home was super clean and really well taken care of. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook family meals, which made things easy and enjoyable. The layout is a bit unique, and getting to the backyard and pool means walking through a bedroom or going around the outside of the house, but it wasn’t a big deal for our family.The pool is a little older, but it was still a great feature and the kids absolutely loved it. They spent hours swimming and playing.Overall, the house was super comfortable and had everything we needed. We had a fantastic stay and are already looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

GABRIELA O.

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

Amazing house

We loved every thing
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla W.

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

Excellent and Relaxing

This house was big enough for my whole family. It was so relaxing and a great home while we were in Hawaii.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

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