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Direct OCEANFRONT, Custom Polynesian Design, See WHALES & DOLPHINS, Sunbathing

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A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the ocean, featuring a table and chairs, and a sofa with cushions.
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a television. A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a dining area with chairs are visible.
A covered outdoor area with a view of the ocean and rocky coastline.
A traditional thatched-roof structure surrounded by palm trees on a sandy beach.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a painting of a beach scene, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

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Located in Captain Cook, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Manuka State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Manuka State Wayside Park and Bay View Farm. Big Island Bees and Paradise Meadows are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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MILOLII, HI

What's nearby

  • Papa Bay - 9 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 35 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 41 min drive - 43.9 km
  • Keauhou Bay Beach - 58 min drive - 62.8 km
  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 59 min drive - 63.5 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai Grindz and More - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Direct OCEANFRONT, Custom Polynesian Design, See WHALES & DOLPHINS, Sunbathing pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Direct OCEANFRONT, Custom Polynesian Design, See WHALES & DOLPHINS, Sunbathing?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Direct OCEANFRONT, Custom Polynesian Design, See WHALES & DOLPHINS, Sunbathing?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Direct OCEANFRONT, Custom Polynesian Design, See WHALES & DOLPHINS, Sunbathing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Direct OCEANFRONT, Custom Polynesian Design, See WHALES & DOLPHINS, Sunbathing located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Papa Bay and within 12 miles (20 km) of Manuka State Park and Manuka State Wayside Park. Pebbles Beach and South Kona Beaches are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 176 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay with incredible views and a great host. 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2026
Mahalo for the great review! I'm glad you all enjoyed your stay and exploring the Big Island of Hawaii 🏝 Also thanks for informing me of the dryer issue. I've ordered a new one 😀 Warmest Aloha, Kirsten Carlson, R(S) LUVA Real Estate - Property Owner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the very beginning Kirsten was communicative and helpful. She checked in on us through VRBO messaging multiple times as major storms made their way towards the Big Island. Fortunately for us the storms did no damage to this beautiful place of solitude and peace. My wife and I were celebrating our 40th anniversary and looking for a place that would provide all the solitary beauty of the tropics while also giving us a jumping-off place to see things like Volcano National Park, the city of Hilo, and also the gorgeous beaches of Kona. "Hale Romantik" was the perfect place for us to experience all of this. Thank you Kirsten!
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2026
They kept the house in the same condition from when they arrived.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We lived the house and the location. What great views.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kirsten is always so warm and welcoming, and Hale Romantik is an absolutely beautiful accommodation, with everything that we could need. We enjoy relaxing and enjoying the fabulous views. We have stayed here three times and look forwarding to coming again.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great. Location is absolutely perfect if you’re looking for a quiet getaway in a spectacular location. We can’t say enough good things about our host, Kirsten. We faced ongoing weather challenges throughout our stay and she keep us informed and updated on alerts from the weather service, but even more so, was helpful, and extremely supportive during some challenges we faced during the trip. Highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2026
Mahalo Kathryn so much for the kind words! It was truly a pleasure hosting you. While the weather wasn't on our side, I’m so glad you were still able to enjoy the spectacular location and find some peace and quiet. You were wonderful guests to work with, and I’d love to welcome you back anytime—hopefully with much clearer skies next time! - Warmest Aloha, Kirsten
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised a quiet location that is about an hour from Kona.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2025
Mahalo John 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed your stay @HaleRomantik 🏝 - Kirsten Carlson, R(S) LUVA Real Estate - Property Owner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Nice quite place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2024
Aloha Sheldon, I'm glad you enjoyed the quiet neighborhood of Milolii and peaceful @HaleRomantik! Look forward to your next stay! Warmest Aloha, Kirsten Carlson, R(S) LUVA Real Estate - Property Owner
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Host was readily available and communicated concerns. We loved being so close to the water but were not able to fully appreciate it due to high tides everyday
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, excellent, and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2025
Thanks Justin for the review! I hope to host you again 😁 - Kirsten
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The kitchen was very well equipped and the owner provided many convenient things like shampoo and conditioner. We loved sitting on the lanai and watching for whales. We only saw one, but we kept watching.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation

Very nice home with great views
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2023
Aloha Yuriy, I'm so happy you enjoyed your stay. Warmest Aloha, Kirsten Carlson, R(S)LUVA Real Estate - Property Owner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy to check in and check out. Love the seclusion of the property and the sunsets were beautiful! Everything was clean. The neighbor next door was so friendly as well. The road may not be for everyone but I found it not to be too bad. The host was very accommodating. Had a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Setting

Kristin was excellent with communication and the property location on the water was so peaceful and relaxing. It was the best place to view stars too! We loved our visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spot!

We so enjoyed our time there and the peaceful neighborhood. We took advantage to hike several times into the nearby beach, through the village- a favorite memory! The home was spotless and had everything we need
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2023
Aloha Kelli, So glad you enjoyed exploring our area and liked my oceanfront home! Warmest Aloha, Kirsten Carlson, R(S) LUVA Real Estate- Property Owner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway location

House is clean and well equipped, quiet location with good access to the volcano and hiking nearby. Great place to relax next to the ocean away from the crowds and tourists. Exemplary host and friendly neighbors. This was our second stay here and we definitely plan to return.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Panoramic Views!

My favorite place to stay on the island so far. If you are OK with being 30 min away from food, amenities etc than I wholeheartedly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2021
Mahalo Mike for nice review. I too feel it is a special place to stay. Look forward to your next visit! Warmest Aloha, Kirsten Carlson, R(S) LUVA Real Estate - Property Owner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Right on the water

Clean, accommodating, and quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
Aloha Emily, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay at Hale Romantik. Look forward to your next visit! Warmest Aloha, Kirsten Carlson, R(S) LUVA Real Estate - Property Owner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Honeymoon Getaway

We loved the secluded spot for our honeymoon, it was absolutely perfect. We didnt mind the drive to any of the places we went to explore either. It has a perfect view of the ocean and you can still get some sun too laying out.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2023
Aloha Halii, Thank you for the great review! I'm so happy you enjoyed my oceanfront home, gorgeous ocean and sunset views! Plus sunbathing & exploring the Big Island of Hawaii! Congrats again 🥂🍾 Warmest Aloha, Kirsten Carlson, R(S) LUVA Real Estate - Property Owner
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Stay

Great place to stay to get away. We had all the amenities we needed and more. We didn't know there would be as many Mosquitoes outside but using bug spray helped a lot. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2021
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay! Sorry the mosquitos were a problem. I sometimes put one of the standing fans outside to keep the mosquitoes away.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breathtaking

Once again, a most magnificent visit to Kirsten’s vacation home. I could just sit watching the ocean for hours-my recommendation if you’re planning some rest and relaxation. Location is perfect.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2020
Mahalo Lee Ann for the great review! I look forward to seeing you in the neighborhood :) - Kirsten Carlson, R(S) - Property Owner LUVA Real Estate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great quiet remote beautiful location

This place is all about the location and the view! Outstanding on both counts! You definitely need to be ready to drive but it’s worth it for this spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2021
Mahalo for the wonderful review! I'm glad you enjoyed the tranquil setting with pretty sunsets :) Look forward to your next visit! - Kirsten Carlson, R(S) LUVA Real Estate - Property Owner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful.

Perfectly peaceful with an excellent view. The lanai was large well equipped for relaxing. The house is cozy and very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2020
I'm happy you enjoyed your peaceful stay! Look forward to your next visit. Warmest Aloha, Kirsten
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

About as close to the ocean as a house can be!

We thoroughly enjoyed our days at this property and were perfectly content to relax on the lanai and marvel at the view. The house is well equipped and the description of the property is very accurate. The house is great for a couple who wants to get away from it all and explore the southern part of the island. We loved our stay there!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2024
Mahalo John! I'm glad you enjoyed your stay @HaleRomantik 🏝 Sorry you had some bad weather during your stay. Glad to hear you were able to get thru the road block going North to continue your visit! Warmest Aloha, Kirsten Carlson, R(S) LUVA Real Estate - Property Owner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sunsets and Whales

Beautiful location; saw awesome sunsets and whales. Home was well equipped, clean and charming. Deck made it extra special.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Mahalo Sarah! Glad to hear you got to see the whales this season! Hope you visit again 😊🏝 Warmest Aloha, Kirsten Carlson, R(S) LUVA Real Estate - Property Owner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

A beautiful property and location. We loved our stay at Hale Romantik . Did not want to leave the lanai. We watched the whales everyday. What a wonderful time of year to visit. Looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2024
Aloha Trudy, I'm glad everyone enjoyed @HaleRomantic and whales. It's been a great season for the whales 🐳 Look forward to your next visit! Warmest Aloha, Kirsten Carlson, R(S) LUVA Real Estate - Property Owner
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