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Oceanfront Private Home, AC, Outdoor Kitchen, Magic Sands, Lymans Bay, Turtles!

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An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, a stone sculpture, and a view of the ocean.
A room with a bed, a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a desk with a lamp. There is a painting on the wall and a view of a body of water outside.
A covered outdoor kitchen area with a stone wall, a grill, and a dining set.
A spacious room with a large desk, a comfortable sofa, and a dining table. There are multiple windows providing natural light and views of the outdoors.
A wooden ceiling with exposed beams, a hanging plant with large leaves and red flowers, and a mirror reflecting part of the room.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Sweeping ocean views
    Enjoy top-rated ocean views from dawn to dusk right from your stay.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Magic Sands Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Place, Magic Sands Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Kailua-Kona Beaches
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Livingroom

1 Single Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

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

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About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Holualoa Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. Hulihee Palace and Dovetail Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include KBXtreme and Kona Community Aquatic Center. Consider Don's Mai Tai Bar for a night out or Donkey Mill Art Center if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Magic Sands Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kailua-Kona Beaches - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Kailua Pier - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 56 min drive - 72.5 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Kona Resort Oceanfront Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Don's Mai Tai Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Huggo's On The Rocks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Island Lava Java - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Da Poke Shack - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Private Home, AC, Outdoor Kitchen, Magic Sands, Lymans Bay, Turtles! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Oceanfront Private Home, AC, Outdoor Kitchen, Magic Sands, Lymans Bay, Turtles!?

As of 14 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanfront Private Home, AC, Outdoor Kitchen, Magic Sands, Lymans Bay, Turtles! on 22 Nov, 2026 start from S$5,282, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Oceanfront Private Home, AC, Outdoor Kitchen, Magic Sands, Lymans Bay, Turtles!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Private Home, AC, Outdoor Kitchen, Magic Sands, Lymans Bay, Turtles!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Private Home, AC, Outdoor Kitchen, Magic Sands, Lymans Bay, Turtles!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Private Home, AC, Outdoor Kitchen, Magic Sands, Lymans Bay, Turtles! located?

This family-friendly Kailua-Kona holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Magic Sands Beach and Kailua-Kona Beaches. Keauhou Shopping Center and Kona Inn Shopping Village are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property, beautiful, tranquil and peaceful. We checked in late so it was dark but when we woke up and saw the breathtaking view and surfers surfing right outside in Lyman’s Bay we were amazed. We enjoyed every sunset! The home was clean and we loved the outdoor spacious kitchen and separate laundry room. The landscaping and scents of the local flowers were lovely. The home was equipped with everything to make a comfortable stay. We didn’t even need to leave the property only to pick up a few groceries and go to dinner. We had a green sea turtle visit and the turtle laid out on the rocks for 2 days resting before it returned to the ocean. The host was very responsive with questions and information about the home was detailed. We enjoyed our stay the home lives up to its name it was truly was a little piece of heaven.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home. Host was very welcoming and clearly takes a lot of pride in maintaining the property and providing everything you might need to have a relaxing stay right on the water. The outdoor kitchen and patio is absolutely phenomenal. Would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were skeptical about the outside kitchen, but were converted during our first meal watching the bay and the ocean, just a few feet away. The ocean noise put us to sleep every night.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible Location

Loved this place, the location on the ocean is outstanding. Will stay here again....
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Lovely, comfortable, and beautifully furnished. This place is a perfect retreat spot!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amazing property.

Beautiful and private! Thank you again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Mahalo Carol! We hope to have you visit again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location!

The location of this home is just stunning. We never got sick of sitting in the outdoor living space and watching the surfers. There’s pretty much every amenity you could want, although we wished we had brought an outdoor.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil retreat

Such a beautiful place right on the water, we never wanted to leave. The full kitchen had everything we needed, loved that it was outside. Enjoyed the sunsets and the surfers. Bed was so comfortable. Location was great, out of the main, busy Kona area yet close enough that it was a quick drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional property, great experience

The property delivers everything promised in the listing, including watching the sea turtles. We had a fabulous time. Would do it all again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2024
Mahalo for your great review, DAVID! We hope you will return again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful!

A wonderful home, thank you! Very relaxing, I am spoiled. We hardly ever left the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Aloha Carol! Thank you for your awesome 5 STAR review!! We do appreciate your visit and hope to see you back again soon. Please stay in touch and let us know when you would like to visit us again- hopefuly soon! Mahalo, Kim and Ali
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Heavenly!

Spectacular! We were enchanted by all the details of the property:the ocean, turtles, dolphins, beautiful sunsets, the aroma of myriad flowers, cooking and dining outside and of course the comfortable elegant indoor accommodations. Eagerly await the opportunity to visit again. Many thanks to hosts for making our stay memorable!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Aloha Laila! Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so grateful to have guests like you who appreciate the property and all of the incredible natural surroundings from sunrise to sunset! We hope you can visit us again very soon! Mele Kalikimaka and Mahalo nui loa! Ali and kim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

Absolute paradise on earth…extremely well appointed house…wonderful outdoor kitchen and living room…turtles and eels just feet away from the living room every morning.Fantastic location!The only hiccup was the electronic gate control was broken making going in and out a bit of a pain. The owners were actively working to rectify that situation.It is expensive, but well worth it in our opinion. Would definitely return again
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect vacation spot

The pictures on the listing don't exactly do the in-person perspective justice. The finishes of the house are nice, seating, beds, showers, all very nice. Was slightly hesitant about half the house being outdoors but it's 90% covered so it wasn't ever an issue. The views are going to be hard to beat ... Anywhere. When we arrived there was a turtle laying right at the water - where else does that happen?? There are about 3+ turtles that hang around the house/rocks so we saw them ever time we snorkeled. There's a gate to the house so no concern with security (not that the area is concerning anyway. In short, likely when we return to Kona I'll be basing it off when we can reserve this unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Mahalo Trent for your wonderful review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed all the beauty and the outdoor living! We hope to have you back again for another visit soon! Mahalo! Ali & Kim
Archival

10/10 Excellent

What a vacation getaway!

We stayed here from 7/19/16 through 7/26/16. Incredible setting with breathtaking views of Lyman's Bay! Snorkeled everyday with turtles right in front of the house and around the corner. Must be ocean familiar getting in and out. Pay attention to the tides. We live in Santa Cruz and are totally at home in the water. The outdoor kitchen was a real treat. What a setting to cook meals everyday with a million dollar view. Sunsets were unreal. Close to town but you felt by yourself when at the Little Piece of Heaven (perfect name). My family and I completely enjoyed the accommodations and will come back. The Property Manager; Kim, Owner; Ali and Handyman; Jose were all excellent and attentive. Ali, Thank you for creating this Little Piece of Heaven and sharing it with us!
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Aloha! Thank you so much for your kind words! Comments like this is the best reward for us. I am so blessed that I was able to create this little piece of heaven and share it with so many good people like you. Looking forward to see you next time. Mahalo, Ali Ghalamfarsa, AIA-NCARB President PastedGraphic-1.pdf Ali'i Architects Inc. 75-5742 Kuakini Hwy , Suite 205 Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sounds of the ocean!

This house is lovely. Very clean, comfortable bed and overall updated well! The ocean was so close! Enjoyed Coffee and a view! Would like to come back in the Summer when the snorkeling would be best. Big swell during our stay prevented us from getting in. Turtles come in to eat here! A few suggestions for the owners might be, way too many door codes. if you left your phone in your room and could not get to your "notes" you get locked out. Maybe make all the doors the SAME code and periodically change them all at the same time. Extra blanket for the bed would have been nice. And larger beach towels would have been nice. Other than these few suggestions, we had a wonderful stay! Mahalo!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

FABULOUS FABULOUS FABULOUS

I cannot rave about this place enough. Wow. Right on the water. Sea turtles. Outside kitchen. Privacy. (You do see fisher people on the rocks, but they stay far away and fish.) Everyday we walked down to the tide pools (a couple of feet away!). We mostly lived outside, only going in to sleep or use the bathroom or watch TV late at night. Also so much is new here: the washer and dryer and oven. Everything was spotless. We also rented a brand new car from the owner using Turo. So easy. Also so peaceful. We never wanted to leave. Ordered take out from Kai’s. Great pizza. Twenty minute walk to Magic’s Beach. Ate dinner there twice. Wonderful. We hope to be able to come back. This was an amazing experience. I cannot imagine anyone coming here and not being blown away by the serenity and astounding beauty. Every moment we were here we reminded ourselves how lucky we were to experience this. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review and we’re so happy that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your return visit soon! Mahalo and aloha!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Spectacular indoor/outdoor living in the heart of the Kona Coast

We spent four nights in this amazing place. It’s on a busy road on a fairly crowded part of the Kona coast, but once you’re through the coded gate, you’re in your own tropical paradise, watching surfers, turtles, flying fish, endless crashing surf, and gorgeous sunsets. The house combines the best of indoor and outdoor living: kitchen, dining, and living room spaces are all outdoors and covered, while the two bedrooms are indoors and have air conditioning. We loved having coffee and meals outside as the surf crashed just steps away. Our group comprised two couples. Although the house was very comfortable and large enough for all four of us, prospective renters should know that the wall separating the two bedrooms has a glass transom along the top, which lets light and sound easily get through. You shouldn’t expect complete privacy — conversations can be easily heard between the two rooms. It's worth mentioning the presence of video cameras aimed at the outdoor living spaces. They’re part of the home security system, but not mentioned in any of the materials. Finally, it’s worth noting that the kitchen does not have an oven, contrary to what the listing said when we rented. All of these are small matters when talking about such a wonderful slice of heaven. The property is like no other we've experienced. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Aloha Toby, Thank you very much for all of your great comments and we truly appreciate your giving us your honest feedback. Glad you mentioned the oven, and we will be installing an oven very soon and place double pane glass at the top of the wall dividing the rooms to help soundproofing! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay in spite of these items, and we hope you will be back to stay again very soon…. Until then, enjoy your photos and please send us a few. Mahalo, Kim and Ali
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful respite

Such a lovely curated space that feels simple yet special, with lots of functional and aesthetic choices that feel like a magical stay in Hawaii. The hammock and lounging outside in shade or sun, exploring tidepools, comfortable just enough indoor space and tastefully and artfully created space. I see why people return. We sadly never got to see any turtles our entire 5 days stay, and had really looked forward to that perk. Nature is unpredictable though. Fortunately we swam with them elsewhere. Also, there are more updates to the property and amenities than pictured here. It feels mostly private but the locals do frequent the rocks for fishing and surfers make their way in and out daily. Unfortunately for that reason an outdoor shower wasn’t in the cards, but it’s their home and space and we were just visitors! Great everything you need kitchen for cooking. Only issues but not barriers, if you’re a lighter sleeper, be aware at odd hours (12:30am and 6am) sprinklers turn on waking us daily with a loud air in pipes squeal. I’m sure can be repaired and it is a beautifully kept landscape (landscaper came on the 20th unexpectedly—details dated in listing. We planned to be out that day so worked out fine). Be aware that though great location, Ali’i drive is busy and happening so lots of car and bass/music noise. The waves tune most of it out though in the front main room. Overall, a wonderful and relaxing stay. Thanks for all the special touches and sharing this space with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Oceanside retreat

Really delightful place. Right in the middle of everything but felt like we were far from the bustle of the Kona. It’s really impossible to explain what a great place this was…I guess saying we actually postponed our return home just to have a few more days should explain it best :)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

What an amazing property! Your own private access to the ocean to snorkel or watch turtles, or catch a gorgeous sunset. Very cool indoor/outdoor living house, sleeping to the sound of the waves every night was perfect. Loved everything about this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous

Amazing spot!! Can’t beat it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical oceanfront experience

Wonderful home on the ocean with sea breezes, coconut trees and an oasis for sea turtles. A magical place to relax, explore the tide pools and enjoy the sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location, Location, Location!

This is an amazing property! You open the gate and drive into the patio/carport. From there your view is of Lyman’s point. The cottage is bedrooms and bathrooms, a work area and a small area for watching TV. But everything else is outside on the lanai including the entire well-equipped kitchen. We mostly hung out in the living area on the lanai when we were at the rental. There is a protected “pond” area that is open to the ocean but largely protected right next to the the house. There we were visited several times a day by green turtles. You could walk into the pond and see many many types of fish too. The surf was high while we were there so we got to watch great surfers catching the waves from first light on. We slept to the sound of crashing waves. The main part of the house is like a studio with a walk in closet and bathroom. The other bedroom is not directly accessible from the studio part and can only be entered from an exterior door. The other bathroom also has its own exterior door. We were with our adult daughter so this was not an issue for us. It was tempting to just stay at the house all day. We had a lovely time.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family stay

We used Kim’s place as a home base for 4 days and had a great time! Beautiful spot on the island and fun to call home for a few days…
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little slice of Heaven!

Wow! Wow! Wow! This home is truly a little slice of heaven! The pictures don't do it justice. The shore line is right there and we had our own personal tide pool where we could see Sun and Angel fish swimming with schools of little fishes. Each time we left the house to go someplace (like Mahai'ula beach) we came back to the house saying, "This is so much better!!" There is only one neighbor to the north of the house and we rarely heard them. We had one minor issue with a light switch which we contacted the owner and it got fixed the same day. A couple of additional comments for awareness: - The sounds of the ocean. If you are looking for a spot where the gentle swish, swish of the ocean can lull you to sleep, this isn't the place. The configuration of the shoreline is quite rocky and irregular, so the wave action can be quite chaotic. - Getting into the ocean. The little cove that this house sits on is large and fairly shallow. However, getting into the cove can be a challenge as it is rocky and the rocks tend to have sea anemones on them with spikes. If I was doing it again, I would have brought diving gloves of some sort to make it easier to navigate the first few feet into the cove. - If you are planning on cooking. Check the pantry items to make sure you have what you need. It was pretty bare when we arrived, but stocked when we left. - If you are planning on going to Mahai'ula beach. DO NOT attempt the drive in anything but a 4X4 vehicle. It is very unfinished. We had a Tahoe and we were worried at some points. The beach itself has two sections: The part that you can walk to from the parking lot which is quite rocky and wavy. And the part that you can hike to (about 10 minutes) that is a more traditional beach. Very pretty beach, but not very quiet. The beach is directly under the flight path to the airport. - If you are planning on doing any sport fishing, I used Kona Deep Sea charters. I was fortunate enough to land a couple of Mahi and a Yellowtail Tuna! Be aware though, that if you want to take any of your catch home with you that they will only filet one of your fish as long as it is under 100lbs. This is pretty standard as their catch does go to a wholesaler which is how they make the majority of their monies. I had a blast and the Mahi I did bring home was plenty! I think that pretty much covers it! Mahalo!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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