Mermaid Paradise - a breath away from Kealakekua Bay

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A cozy living area with a grey sofa adorned with Disney-themed pillows, a wicker coffee table with a potted plant, and a patterned rug.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a window with a view of greenery.
A bedroom with a bed, bench, bedside table, and a window with curtains.
A dining area with a glass table, wicker chairs, and a vase with red flowers. A ceiling fan and a kitchen with yellow walls and white cabinets are visible in the background.
A living room with a glass-top dining table surrounded by wicker chairs, a sofa, and a television.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
With water views, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 6 guests. It includes 1 separate living room, 1 bicycle, and amenities like a private chef and games. Enjoy outdoor areas with a deck, patio, and balcony while engaging in nearby activities such as scuba diving and surfing.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kapahukapu Manini Beach
Sleeps 62 bedrooms4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Captain Cook, HI
  • Place, Kapahukapu Manini Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

2 Double Beds

North bedroom

1 King Bed

South bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

North bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

South bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mermaid Paradise - a breath away from Kealakekua Bay


My Mermaid Paradise, a wonderful spot to leisurely relax and re-new. Smell the flowers at my privately gated, custom home. Two large, comfortable bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. Evenings provide silky Hawaiian 'mauka' (mountain) breezes. Awaken to sounds of songbirds, surrounded by beautiful gardens with lily ponds.

My home has been rented long term for 5 years! The folks who were vacationing when the pandemic began, loved it so much they never left!
They recently they bought their own home & they are sad to leave my Mermaid Paradise!

If you want to read my more recent reviews, please look at my "Mermaid Studio" (my other rental)
I have painted the entire interior and upgraded with new furniture since!

Only 2 minutes walk down the road and you are at the ocean!
I can share this sweet video with you;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJujl_el2MU

My Mermaid home, newly decorated, 1150 square feet is in the middle of the Manini Beach sub-division at Kealakekua Bay.
Charming and bright, a gourmet kitchen with coconut wood bar, a large pantry and a dishwasher. Everything you would like to enjoy dinner with an artistic dining area.
The living area has two new couches that each fold down to a bed (this home sleeps 6 total) -
If you have a larger party, downstairs my Mermaid Studio may be available too. My Mermaid Studio is lovely and spacious with a Cal King bed, a queen sofa, kitchenette, full size fridge and my favorite custom, outside shower is delightful. Please inquire for larger groups or a separate rental.
For your convenience WIFI is available throughout this home.

Enjoy the salty breezes as you barbecue on this large 450 square feet Hawaiian style covered lanai. Listen to the ocean as you relax and unwind after a day of adventure. Relish the beautiful tropical gardens, fruit trees and lotus ponds, which surround this lovely vacation home. Sweet aromas will remind you to stop and smell the essence of the island's aloha spirit.

A short walk down to Manini Beach, on the south side of Kealakekua Bay, Mermaids enjoy the snorkeling, which is so wonderful in the morning. Watching the fish go about their morning clears my mind, healing happens as my body floats!

Beach towels, beach chairs, body boards, foam noodles, coolers, some snorkel gear, life preserver and a beach umbrella too!

Only about 200 steps to the mouth of Manini Beach, or the South entrance at Kahauloa Bay is all an incredible underwater protected ocean sanctuary where Captain Cook sailed into Kealakekua Bay.

Swim with the whales, bottle nose dolphins, green sea turtles, mantas, eagle rays and enjoy world class snorkeling!

Old Hawaii reaches out in every direction as you explore the Napo`opo`o Beach neighborhood, Captain Cooks memorial, Ke`ei Beaches and experience the 'Place of Refuge' (2 steps) at 'Pu`u Honua O`Honauanu' Beach Park.
This 'Place of Refuge 'is a 10 minute drive from my location, a sacred place that is of great religious and historical value to the Hawaiian native culture. There is so much to explore, hike and the swimming is wonderful too!

Kayak, Scuba, paddle board, surf, bike, or hike, explore the Big Island, feel the power of the goddess Pele's creation, relax, rejuvenate, and cleanse your heart with the essence of the spirit of aloha!

Surrounded by the beauty of old Hawaii, discover the many ocean adventures just steps from this private 2 bedroom, 2 full baths vacation home on the Big Island.

Kealakekua bay is located on the Kona Coast, 12 miles South of Kailua-Kona. An historical location, well known for the death of Captain James Cook, the European explorer who made first contact with Native Hawaiians in 1778 at Kealakekua Bay.
(which means 'Pathway to the Gods')
Kealakekua Bay is also one of all Hawaii's most spectacular coral reefs. This is a Marine Life Conservation District where fish are plentiful and swarm over the well developed reef formations that slope steeply from the shore into the nearby deep water. Spinner dolphins and green sea turtles are commonly seen resting in the bay.

Come and enjoy a swim or snorkel in some of the world's most pristine water! Bring your underwater camera too,

45 minutes from Keahole, Kona Airport
15 minutes to local produce markets, healthy food stores, shopping, restaurants, and local theater.

Only about 200 steps to the ocean at Kealakekua Bay.
My 'Manini Mermaid' Vacation Hideaway is perfect location to enjoy Hawaii!

This old Hawaiian fishing village of Napo`opo`o is known for world class snorkeling. Enjoy my comfortable, quiet Mermaid vacation home, surrounded by tropical flowers and fruit trees.
10 minutes drive to Pu`u Honua O`Honaunau National Park (2 steps). Walking distance to many adventures in this small neighborhood.
Rental kayaks are still available at the south entrance to the ocean (please; only if you are ocean worthy enough, so that you can adventure out on the Bay on your own).
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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
Please ask about children prior to reservation
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please ask about events before making reservation.
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please put any used sheets & towels in the laundry baskets that are provided, located in the closets. Please start some laundry if possible.
Please turn off all lights and fans whenever you leave the house, especially when you check out.
If you decide to use the A/C close all the windows, be sure to turn off the A/C whenever you leave the house, especially when you check out! DO NOT lock doors when you check out!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please ask about children prior to making your reservations. My home is truly for adults 10PM at night is quiet time Please take garbage to the dump.
Please turn off all lights, fans, and A/C when you are out for the day and especially when you check out.
Transfer station is located 2 minutes away, (South on the lower road, open Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday. 6am - 6pm).

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number TA-048-010-0352-01, 3820060210000, W00203292-01
Property # 380054vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
Note from host: Please ask about events before making reservation.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Captain Cook

Located in Captain Cook, this holiday home is in a rural area. H.N. Greenwell Store Museum and Greenwell Farms are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Big Island Bees and Bay View Farm. Travelling with kids? Consider Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden and Aloha Performing Arts Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Captain Cook, HI

What's nearby

  • Kapahukapu Manini Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 23 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Kailua Pier - 31 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 55 min drive - 71.8 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Teshima Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kaya's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Korner Pocket Sports Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Shack - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪HiCO - Hawaiian Coffee - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mermaid Paradise - a breath away from Kealakekua Bay pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Mermaid Paradise - a breath away from Kealakekua Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mermaid Paradise - a breath away from Kealakekua Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid Paradise - a breath away from Kealakekua Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid Paradise - a breath away from Kealakekua Bay located?

This family-friendly Captain Cook holiday home is located in a rural location, within a 10-minute walk of Kapahukapu Manini Beach, Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park and Hikiau Heiau State Monument. Big Island Bees is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Jill Ami Meyers

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I am an artist, a mom, a gardener, designer, and athletically inclined. I visited other Hawaiian Islands several times over 5 years before I came to the Big Island to live in Kona, 40 years ago. I have lived at this Manini Beach location for 35 years. I love the ocean, the elements, and the whole laid back lifestyle here on the Big Island. I enjoy snorkeling and paddle boarding on the Bay early in the morning almost daily or whenever possible!
I owned and operated the Blue Ginger Gallery in Kainaliu for 37 years. I designed art on fabrics, jewelry and fashions, displayed hundreds of other artists work over the many years in Kona.
I love meeting people and enjoy learning other cultures.

Why they chose this property

This old Hawaiian village is very special, you can feel the "mana" or energy from the history.
There are many stories yet to be told here!
Back to the days of King Kamehameha, there were many thousands of people living around this bay. Captain Cook sailed in and put this location on the world map.
Manini Beach is one of the first sub-divisions developed in Kona. The relaxed lifestyle and neighborly feeling has not changed much over the many years I have lived in this area.
Mostly, I love the pristine, wonderful ocean here at Kealakekua Bay. This area is like nowhere else on earth. The tropical smells, local flavor combined with the sound of the ocean, and at night it is quite dark so that you can see many stars, in this quaint neighborhood, Napo`opo`o Village.

What makes this property unique

My Manini Mermaid land is a colorful, tropical oasis
privately located in the middle of this Manini Beach sub-division. Surrounded by tropical plants, flowers, fruit trees, and artistic touches are everywhere!
I really enjoy the proximity to jumping into the ocean's clean magical water at Manini Beach. There is cold, underground, mountain water from lava tubes, which enters the ocean at Manini Beach and along the coast. This creates brackish water which is said to be healing. I always appreciate the peacefulness of swimming with the beautiful reef fish and the sea turtles... the visibility is beyond compare. Beach access road is wonderful for biking or jogging. Walk to Manini Point for a sunset or to watch Humpback whales breaching in the winter months and sometimes exciting surf too. Dolphins play in the bay all year round, seeing the Spinner and Bottle nose dolphins is always an exciting experience for anyone to enjoy!

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