Guest house on gated acre estate, Sleeps up to 7; Great for Events, too

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Entire home

Coming up the gated driveway, at night...the guest house is on the left

The non chlorinated pool is available for guest's enjoyment

The guest house and the 3rd lanai are on the left

Turtle House gates, requiring security code to enter. Lava Rock Wall surrounds

Waterfall, koi pond and fountain outside the homes

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71300 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Check out the area

Kailua-Kona, HI

Kailua Pier8 min drive
Kailua-Kona Wharf8 min drive
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park8 min drive
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)90 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful, elegantly furnished and fully-equipped 2 bedroom, two bath guest house, with antiques and open beam ceiling, on a 1 acre gated estate, with koi pond, waterfall, fountain, chlorine-free pool and hot tub, and 180 degree ocean-view lanai. Fully furnished and equipped guest house is over 1000 square feet with a 280 square foot lanai. TV, Internet access, electricity, water and trash pick-up included. Laundry facility available on the property for an additional charge. The estate is located at a 1000 foot elevation, which is perfect weather. No air conditioning needed. The property is 10 minutes from downtown Kona, 5 minutes from the airport, and near beaches, restaurants and 3 minutes from Costco. NO SMOKERS; small housebroken pets considered. Organic home cooked meals available at an extra charge. Holistic physician and chiropractor available, on site, for extra charge. Call Karen Block Russell. There are 14.962% Hawaii state taxes, plus the county has instituted a 3% surcharge transient accommodations tax, on top of that, for a total 17.962% taxes. According to Hawaii state law, GE and TA taxes must be collected. Our TA Number (Transient Accommodations) number is TA-146-470-5024-01 and our GE (General Excise) tax number is GE-146-470-5024-01. Info on County surcharge is available on the County of Hawaii website

We charge a $175 cleaning fee for up to 4 people and $225, if there are more than 4 people. Lastly, there is a $250 refundable security deposit; babies and toddlers are considered guests, that means we charge guests with an extra guest fee for babies and toddlers.

Our home is located on the corner of a two lane road which is a 3 minute drive to Costco and 1/4 mile from the upper Highway, Mama La Hoa Highway. There is some traffic noise during parts of the day.

Property manager

Karen Russell

Premier Host

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Entrance to Maka Nui Tui property and Hale Luana

Sea view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Event fee applies. Check with host first.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Non shedding & completely housebroken pets only.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking Outside Only

Don't put wet towels on furniture

No smoking permitted

Pool Hours: 10 AM - 8 PM

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 60

Note from host: Event fee applies. Check with host first.

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

Property Registration Number GE-146-470-5024-01, TA-146-470-5024-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located in Kailua-Kona, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. Magic Sands Beach and Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation and Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm. Travelling with kids? Consider UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate and KBXtreme. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

Kona Brewing Company - 7 min drive
Kailua Pier - 8 min drive
Kailua-Kona Wharf - 8 min drive
Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area - 8 min drive
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

Pine Tree Cafe - 8 min drive
Denny's - 6 min drive
Broke Da Mouth Grindz - 8 min drive
Starbucks - 8 min drive
Sakura - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Guest house on gated acre estate, Sleeps up to 7; Great for Events, too have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Guest house on gated acre estate, Sleeps up to 7; Great for Events, too pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Guest house on gated acre estate, Sleeps up to 7; Great for Events, too?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Guest house on gated acre estate, Sleeps up to 7; Great for Events, too?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Guest house on gated acre estate, Sleeps up to 7; Great for Events, too located?

This family-friendly Kailua-Kona holiday home is located by the sea, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm and UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate. KBXtreme and Kona Community Aquatic Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

18 April 2024

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

Charming Tropical Getaway - great for kids

We enjoyed our stay at Karen & Tim's! The well-maintained & clean space is gated & secure. There is some road noise from the hill behind the house, but you get used to it after the first day & white-noise machines are provided in bedrooms. The mini-farm was fun for our son to see, and he loved all the little dogs. The pool & hot tub are perfect for kids too, our son's friend visited for a day & they were entertained all day while we were out snorkeling. Since the property is secure, I did not feel uncomfortable leaving them at the house while we were out for a few hours. If you are not an animal lover, this is not the place for you! Sometimes Karen plans to have the dogs out, & she will ask you to text her when you are on the way back so she can round them all up & get them inside - if we forgot to text, I would hop out of the car at the gate & walk up the driveway ahead of the car, to check for loose dogs. The property is lush, so there are some mosquitos about in the evenings, but bug spray & zappers are provided. You can't walk to the beach, but the location is a short drive to many excellent beaches & even closer to Costco & the airport. We had a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M. G.

13 April 2024

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

BEST PLACE EVER!!!

Absolutely loved this place! It was so wonderful I don’t even know where to begin! Firstly it feels like you’re living in a jungle, it is so beautiful and comforting! The plant and area around it are so intriguing and healthy! Secondly, Karen and Tim (the hosts) are some of the nicest people you will ever meet! They are social and kind, you almost feel like you’re part of their family! They have a turtle and two goats, they are so much fun to hangout with in the mornings! Also, Karen and Tim have so many suggestions for things to do around the island, they gave us a good easy hike to do which was only a few minutes away from the house and it was so much fun! And another thing, they have the cutest small dogs I have ever seen! The home you stay in is so well managed and clean, it is such a comfortable place to be! It honestly feels like home! (My dad and I made smoothies every morning with oranges from their trees, AMAZING)! Highly suggest stay here!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista G.

24 March 2024

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

Kids loved it

We chose Karen’s place because of the proximity to my aunt’s house, two twin beds for kids, and fruit trees the kids could enjoy. The goats were an added bonus.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Froukje L.

11 March 2024

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

Comfort in paradise!

We absolutely loved our stay. We were blown away by the beautiful garden grounds all around, with such variety of plants and flowers, fruit trees, pool and animals. We were welcomed so warmly and throughout our stay loved how Karen let us interact with the animals- especially our 13 year old who was in love with the little dogs. The guesthouse is spacious and beautiful, as is the lanai. There is some street noise, but this is mentioned in the listing and did not bother us. We were so glad we chose the guesthouse over a condo. It is only minutes from Kona. Having a pool and hot tub to yourself in a garden so beautiful can’t be beat. Literally everything you need and more can be found in the unit, including all the beach items you could want. Thank you Karen and Tim for such a great stay and wonderful communication!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather L., California

5 March 2024

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

Fun stay

Ocean views from the privacy of a tropical jungle! Complete with a 20 year old Tortoise, named Moku. Lovely stay and would definately stay again.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Karen Russell

I am a gerontologist and holistic health counselor. Born in Columbus Ohio...went to Kent State for B.A. and Ohio State for my Masters Degree; and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition/Columbia University for post grad work in holistic health. Completed additional post graduate work to become a Certified Natural Healthcare Professional. Love music, nature, dance, art, health and people. I now live in Kailua Kona, HI with my fiancee, Dr. Tim Hendlin, who is a holistic physician and chiropractor. We have 8 'fur children', a giant tortoise, 2 Nigerian Dwarf Goats and an Amazon parrot.

Why they chose this property

It's a safe, beautiful, private place, that is close to town, the airport, beaches, attractions, restaurants and shopping. We are very accommodating and caring for our guests. We have beautiful landscaping and wonderful fruit trees throughout the property.

What makes this property unique

It's so wonderful to be able to look out and see the ocean from throughout the property. The sunsets are magnificent and if a visitor wants on site chiropractic services, massage, far infrared sauna, nutritional and holistic health guidance or organic meals, they are available, at an extra charge.