Honl’s Beach Hale – Oceanfront Kona Beach House Steps from a Premier Surf Spot | New Split-System A/C Throughout
Welcome to Honl’s Beach Hale, a beautifully remodeled oceanfront retreat on Ali‘i Drive, perfectly positioned just steps from Honl’s Beach—one of Kona’s most iconic beaches and surf breaks. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath coastal haven blends classic island charm with elevated modern comforts, including brand-new split-system air conditioning in every room.
With unobstructed ocean views, an expansive lawn that meets the water’s edge, and nightly postcard-perfect sunsets, this home offers the ultimate Kona beach experience—relaxed, private, and close to everything.
Why You’ll Love Honl’s Beach Hale: * True oceanfront living with sweeping views of the Kona coastline * New split-system A/C throughout the entire home * Covered ocean-view lanai perfect for outdoor dining, lounging, and sunset watching * Large oceanfront lawn with direct shoreline access and a tropical outdoor shower * Private hot tub steps from the water * Newly refreshed interiors with bright, open living spaces * Unbeatable location—walk to Honl’s Beach, surf spots, restaurants, cafés, and shops
Indoor Living The airy, light-filled living room opens completely to the lanai through sliding pocket doors, creating effortless indoor–outdoor Hawaiian living. Enjoy woven ceilings, comfortable coastal-style seating, ocean breezes, and end-of-day sunsets from both inside and out. A Smart TV and high-speed Wi-Fi are included for your convenience.
Chef-Ready Kitchen Cook with an ocean view in the fully equipped kitchen featuring a full-size stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and plenty of prep space. Enjoy meals at the indoor dining table or savor dinner on the lanai with the sound of the surf as your soundtrack.
Outdoor Oasis Just steps from the water, this home was made for oceanfront living. * Dine and relax on the shaded lanai * Watch surfers and sunsets from the lawn * Unwind in the private hot tub facing the Pacific * Rinse off after the beach in the lava-rock outdoor shower Honl’s Beach—ideal for swimming, boogie boarding, and surfing—is just a few steps away.
Sleeping Arrangements All bedrooms include new split-system A/C for personalized comfort. * Primary Suite – King bed, ensuite bath * Guest Bedroom 2 – King bed * Guest Bedroom 3 – Queen bed
Amenities * Brand-new split-system A/C throughout * Washer & dryer * Outdoor gas grill * Ample off-street parking
Perfect Kona Location * Walk to: Honl’s Beach, Premier surf breaks, Royal Kona Resort, Coffee shops, sushi bars, breakfast cafés, boutiques, and nightlife * A short drive brings you to: Historic Kailua Village, Farmers markets, Snorkel beaches, Golf courses, Hiking trails, Cultural and historic sites along the Kona Coast
Good to Know * Holiday stays require a 7-night minimum with specific Christmas/New Year requirements. * This property does not have the capability to charge electric vehicles. Guests with electric vehicles will need to plan their own charging arrangements during their stay. * Hawaii Tax ID: TA-101-318-4512-01 * STVR-19-350469 * TMK 750180670000
Experience Kona’s shoreline from your own oceanfront haven. Reserve your stay at Honl’s Beach Hale today.
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Property Registration Number GE-101-318-4512-01, TA-101-318-4512-01
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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 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
Kailua-Kona
Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Holualoa Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. Hulihee Palace and Hulihe‘e Palace State Monument are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kona Inn Shopping Village and Kona Farmers Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Holua Racquet and Paddle or Holua Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Is Honl's Beach Hale: Airy Oceanfront Home w/ Beautiful Views & Relaxing Yard pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Honl's Beach Hale: Airy Oceanfront Home w/ Beautiful Views & Relaxing Yard?
As of 10 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Honl's Beach Hale: Airy Oceanfront Home w/ Beautiful Views & Relaxing Yard on 31 Aug, 2026 start from S$1,100, 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.
What time is check-in at Honl's Beach Hale: Airy Oceanfront Home w/ Beautiful Views & Relaxing Yard?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Honl's Beach Hale: Airy Oceanfront Home w/ Beautiful Views & Relaxing Yard?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Honl's Beach Hale: Airy Oceanfront Home w/ Beautiful Views & Relaxing Yard located?
Located in Holualoa Village, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Honl's Beach, St. Michael The Archangel Church and Kona Inn Shopping Village. Kona Farmers Market and Hulihee Palace are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
beautiful, cozy, clean house with a beautiful ocean view. Had a small inconvenience on check in. The host communicated quickly and handle the situation just as fast. I would definitely refer to friends and hope to go back.
We had a wonderful family trip. Great views of the ocean. With the nice ocean breeze we had the windows open a lot of the time. The outdoor lanai was comfortable with great views. The BBQ and outdoor shower was a bonus after a day at the beach. Easy 20 minute walk into town was easy for daily shopping. We cooked most of our meals in a nicely stocked kitchen.
Lara T.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar, 2026
Thank you! We’re so glad your family trip was such a wonderful experience and that the ocean views, refreshing breezes, and comfortable lanai made it easy to relax and enjoy the setting. It’s great to hear the kitchen, BBQ, and convenient walk into town added to your stay. We’d love to welcome you back with Gather for another memorable Hawaiian getaway.
Beautiful home right on ocean with a gorgeous outdoor area to watch dolphins and whales go by. Beautiful sunsets too. The house was immaculate and kitchen and bathrooms seemed newly renovated. Well stocked, great location (easy walk to town). We loved it!
Ralph F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb, 2026
Thank you for sharing! We’re so glad you loved the home, from the oceanfront setting and beautiful outdoor space to the immaculate interiors and updated kitchen and baths. Watching dolphins, whales, and sunsets from such a special spot is truly unforgettable. We’d love to welcome you back with Gather for another amazing stay.
Superb location. Besides being close to everything in Kona the house is right on the ocean and we REALLY enjoyed that
Mary Claire K.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2026
Thank you! We’re so glad you loved the superb location and being right on the ocean—it’s wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed that special setting. We’d love to welcome you back with Gather for another memorable Kona stay in the future.
Great place! Very Hawaii! The main room and kitchen open to a covered porch and grassy backyard overlooking the ocean. Location is perfect distance to downtown Kona area.
Rachel K.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec, 2025
Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed the Hawaiian feel of the home, the indoor-outdoor living, and the ocean views. It’s great to hear the location felt perfectly situated near downtown Kona while still offering a peaceful retreat. We’d love to welcome you back with Gather for another relaxing island stay!
This was a magical vacation house. The sunset views were amazing and we even saw dolphins from the lanai. The house is located an easy walk to the beach and town. Thank you for the amazing hospitality.
Verified traveller
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct, 2025
Thank you! We’re thrilled you had such a magical stay and enjoyed the stunning sunsets, dolphin sightings, and easy access to the beach and town. We’d love to welcome you back with Gather for another unforgettable island getaway!
Thanks so much! We’re thrilled you had an awesome stay and that everything came together for a great experience. We’d love to welcome you back with Gather for another memorable getaway!
Great property, and a very communicative host. We would happily stay again!
brent M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan, 2025
Thank you, Brent! We at Gather are thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience and that our communication met your expectations. We’d love the opportunity to host you again in the future!
We had a wonderful time communing with the ocean in this lovely place.
Darcy S.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2022
Mahalo for leaving us a great review Darcy! We value our guests' input and are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us! We look forward to your next visit to Hawaii!
We really enjoyed our two week stay at this property. It is located just minutes from dining, bars and shopping. The backyard is absolutely perfect and we enjoyed so much time on the lanai during our stay! The only thing we didn’t love was that it’s located on a major thoroughfare so backing out of the driveway to leave was challenging because it’s hard to see due to the angle of the driveway. Regardless we would definitely stay here again, it was the perfect place for our Hawaiian vacation!
Dana D.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2025
Thank you, Dana! We're so glad you had a wonderful two-week stay and made the most of the lanai and convenient location near dining and shopping. We appreciate your note about the driveway visibility and will keep that in mind. It’s great to hear it was still the perfect spot for your Hawaiian getaway—we’d love to welcome you back anytime with Gather!
We absolutely loved the outdoor space this home offered oppose to a resort.
Joe & Whitney F.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May, 2024
Thank you, Joe and Whitney! We're delighted to hear that the outdoor space of our home added a special touch to your stay. It’s wonderful that you appreciated the privacy and unique atmosphere it offers compared to traditional resort settings. We look forward to welcoming you back to Gather for another fantastic getaway!
Great location. For the price, they could give more attention to common daily items like ample toilet paper, etc.
Erik S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2024
Thank you for the feedback, Erik. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to making your next stay more comfortable.
We absolutely loved the Honl Beach House!!
It reminded me of the old beach houses at home on Long Island. It was homey and comfortable!! Great vibes!!
Michele M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan, 2024
ThankThank you, Michelle! We're thrilled to hear Thank you Michelle! We're thrilled to hear that the Honl Beach House gave you that nostalgic feeling of old beach houses on Long Island. Our goal is to provide a unique and comfortable experience, and we're delighted that you found the vibes great during your stay. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for more wonderful moments at Honi Beach Hale!
Thank you for choosing to stay with us, Amy! Nothing is better than hearing that our guests had such an enjoyable time! We look forward to your next visit!
You really feel like you are part of the ocean here. Sitting outside listening to the waves is the calmest I’ve been in a long time. Loved it and would stay again!
Brooke G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2021
Mahalo for leaving us a great review Brooke! We value our guests' input and are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us! We look forward to your next visit to Hawaii!
Overall a great location! The house is shows it's age, but the location and being on the water overrides any shortcomings. Being right on the water, steps from the beach and walking distance to town was perfect. Great communication from the property manager. They quickly resolved any issues or questions we had. We would definitely stay in this location again!
Scott K.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2024
Thank you, Scott, for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that the prime waterfront location made your overall stay enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back for more awesome stay!
This property suited our adult family perfectly. We loved snorkeling right from the property and the outdoor shower made rinsing off so nice! We watched whales breaching one morning and enjoyed the quick walk into town. A classic beach house with a great location.
Anne D.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review of your recent stay at this delightful property. We are thrilled to know that it was the perfect fit for your adult family, and that you enjoyed all of the fantastic amenities that it has to offer. From snorkeling right from the property to catching sight of breaching whales, it sounds like you had an unforgettable experience. We couldn't agree more that the outdoor shower is an incredible feature - there's nothing quite like rinsing off outside in the sun and sea breeze. And of course, the location just can't be beat, with easy access to town and all of the fun activities it offers. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon for another spectacular vacation.
This house gave us just what we wanted. Ocean front lounging and taking in of the views and waves.
The house is serviceable and the management very responsive to questions and needs. Highly recommend this spot in paradise.
Lynn R.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2023
We appreciate your choice to stay at our property and sharing your experience. We would be delighted to have the chance to welcome you back again in the future.
Great location. Very clean. Comfortable beds. Great lanai. Driveway could use a couple of mirrors for ease of turning into traffic. This is a very special, classic Hawaiian house. Would definitely return.
Carla A.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2023
We are grateful for your decision to stay at our property and for sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay.
We absolutely loved our stay at Honl's Beach Hale. It was beautiful, quiet and relaxing. The property had everything we needed during our stay. The management was great at communicating with us; each process to get house keys. We loved watching the ocean waves, the sunset, the sunrise, the boats and being so close to the ocean. The bedrooms stay cool at night with the window air conditioners and the beds were really comfortable. We highly recommend this property and will definitely stay there again if we return to Big Island.
Amy S.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Amy. We're thrilled that you were able to fully experience the beauty and tranquility of the location. It would be our pleasure to welcome you back in the future. Thanks again for your feedback and recommendation.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Judy K.
2 Jun, 2025
Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Birthday get away
The rental is a cute little funky beach house on the beach the view is amazing & loved waking up being able to have a beautiful morning view with our coffee! Sunsets were amazing too loved that we were close to town able to walk to town and we could bbq own food and hang out in the outdoor space! It definately needs some updating the furniture is very well worn…..it needs a little love & is due for a good cleaning which u get charged for a cleaning fee a large fee but hasn’t been deep cleaned in a while! Was a little difficult with booking and communication as it’s a 3rd party rental through a company only partially through the vrbo ! The fees are extreme for what it is because of the 3rd party booking but was a splurge for us as we wanted a house on the beach and it definately is that! Would stay again if the booking fees weren’t so much! Made good memories & enjoyed our time there with family!
Judy K.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun, 2025
Thank you, Judy! We're so glad the beachfront setting and outdoor space helped create wonderful memories with your family. There's truly nothing like those ocean views with your morning coffee or a sunset BBQ. We appreciate your thoughts on the home’s character and will take your feedback into account. It means a lot that you'd consider returning—and we'd absolutely love to welcome you back with Gather!
House was in a great location with easy walk to beach access four houses down. AC Units in Bedrooms were a life saver, living room never cooled off even with fans and windows open, Unit would be greatly improved with AC in living room, guests had to stay in bedrooms to remain comfortable, or outside where it was cooler in shade then in living room.
David S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the great location and easy beach access. We appreciate your suggestion regarding the living room cooling, and we'll certainly consider adding AC in that area to enhance our guests' comfort. We take guest feedback seriously and always strive to improve our accommodations. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future with further improvements to make your stay even more enjoyable.
Although we both grew up near the ocean, being steps from the waves lapping on the lava rocks was something special. Breakfast on the deck and cocktails toasting the setting sun were both very special. We even viewed whales breeching a few hundred yards offshore one morning.
Located next to Honl's Beach, it was a short and easy stroll into town, yet close enough to golf courses, snorkeling tours and the amazing Volcanoes National Park.
Our next visit to the Hawaiian Islands will once again require being steps from the sea.
Donn L.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Feb, 2024
It's heartwarming to hear that, despite growing up near the ocean, the proximity to the waves and lava rocks offered a unique and special experience for you. We're thrilled you're planning to be steps from the sea on your next Hawaiian Islands visit, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another incredible experience!
The place was nice. Thank goodness for the air conditioning it was much needed. The wooden chair on the porch was cracked on a piece and when I sat on it without noticing, the ring broke and pinched my leg. The stove had one burner not working. The sliding doors were difficult to slide without using both hands. But overall the place was pleasant and welcoming. We all (4 of us) had a great experience. Thanks for sharing this home.
Brenda E.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2024
Thank you, Brenda, for your thoughtful feedback. We're glad to hear that overall, you found the home pleasant and welcoming. We’re sorry about the issues you had—your safety and comfort are very important to us, and we’ll make sure these are addressed. We appreciate you staying with Gather and look forward to welcoming you back for an even better stay!
My family (husband, 2 teenagers, and a 7yo) and I enjoyed our stay here. The location on Ali'i Drive is very convenient. We walked to shopping and restaurants often. The ocean being right in your backyard is just amazing! The house was clean, and we appreciated the bodyboards to play with at the beaches. Most of the provided goggles and fins were broken, however, and we didn't realize it until we were trying to use them in the water. Minor pet peeve: no regular table salt provided in the house.
They allowed us to check out an hour later than usual, with last minute notice. I am VERY appreciative of that! We would stay here again :)
Jenna B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2022
Mahalo for leaving us a great review Jenna! We value our guests' input and are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us! We look forward to your next visit to Hawaii!
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