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Summary:

Watch Rain Fall Inside Your Home Into The Indoor Water Feature. Amazing Entry Across An Indoor Pond. Expansive Unfettered Ocean Views



The Space:

Beautiful high-end home with views directly to the ocean below. Have your own private retreat within a secure, gated community in an expansive open home. Stay in perhaps one of the most unique homes in Hawaii where it rains into the house, filling the entry waterway. Walk under the copper rainfall screen, across the pond with seemingly floating carved rock steps. This home is all about celebrating the Hawaiian outdoors/indoors lifestyle. The living room and master bedrooms feature huge sliders opening up to the pool and hot tub area and astounding views of the ocean. Water features surround the home with waterfalls cascading into multiple coy ponds. Water is the reason you come to Hawaii, and the main reason to rent this home. You'll be surrounded by water from the moment you enter the home, from the entry pond, to the indoor rainfall feature, to the coy ponds, to pool and hot tub. The sounds of water envelop the home: the rain falls into the entry water feature, the waterfalls by the dining room aerate the multiple coy ponds, and the lava rock hot tub pours into the pool directly below it.



Like many Hawaiian homes, this unit does not have air conditioning (with the exception of the Ohana). Most every window in the home is screened and opens up to let in the fresh breezes. All rooms have fans, and you can cool off in the pool any time. This home is about being outdoors when you are indoors. Open up the windows, turn on the water features, and enjoy the sounds and feel of nature while gazing across the pool to the ocean. You'll probably spend more time on the expansive covered lanai than anywhere else. Brand new high-end patio furniture, a stainless steel grill, an outdoor section couch, misters, and the pool and hot, make this the place to be.  *The home has recently been upgraded to have air conditioning! Due to the high electricity costs in Hawaii, a fee will automatically be added to your stay for Air Conditioning. Please keep all windows closed while the AC is on.*



The study is detached from the main home and provides a nice secluded area for members of your party that want more privacy. Attached to the garage, the study is a great place to go cool off under the air conditioning, read a book, or watch some TV. Offering 2 twin beds, it's a great location for members of your group that are on a different schedule as they can come and go without disturbing the group in the main house. There is no bathroom in the study, so guests will need to use one of the 3.5 bathrooms in the main house.



While we love children, this home's unique water features aren't conducive to small kids. There are multiple water features, some indoors, that are not childproof. There are doors that open directly to waterfalls and coy ponds without railings. And the pool and hot tub are accessed directly from the living room. Finally, there is a drop-off from the back of the swimming pool adding to the beautiful melding of the pool and the ocean directly below. If you want to bring children, a waiver will be required, and we recommend children be at least 12 or older.



A picture ID and photo of credit card are required for all bookings. Bookings nearby may be subject to additional verification to avoid any parties or gatherings



House Rules

1. No parties allowed. There is a noise meter at the home. Any noise alerts, after the first, will result in a $250 fine per occurrence. Any noise complaints from neighbors or the gate guards will result in a $1000 fine. If the police are called to the home for any reason, there is a $2000-$10000 fine, and you will be required to vacate the home immediately. In this case, you will forfeit the entire cost of your stay and incur the additional $2000-$10000 fine on top of that.

2. Only paying guests on the reservation will be allowed inside Keahou Estates. No children are allowed unless a liability waiver is signed prior to arrival.

3. The Gate Guards will deny access to anyone not listed on the reservation and who has not provided an ID in advance. Any gatherings or meetups need to take place outside of the complex.

4. A maximum of 2 cars will be allowed inside the complex.



By renting this home, you agree to all house rules and agree to pay all fines that may be assessed.



Please note that there is a ring doorbell that records video at the entry to the home. There is also a noise monitor installed at the home.



No parties are allowed at the home, and there are noise restrictions for the area. This is a nice neighborhood, with several full-time residents. We ask that you please respect your neighbors and refrain from loud music or loud get-togethers on the pool deck. Noise ordinances start at 9 PM each night and are strictly enforced by the on-site security and the police. Any noise complaints will result in a $1000 fine per report. The noise monitor will alert you if you exceed the noise limits at any time. A second alert will result in a $250 fine. Each subsequent noise alert will result in an additional $250 fine. Any tampering with the noise monitor will result in a $1000 fine.



Due to noise concerns, the built-in sound system at the home has been disabled, and may not be used by guests.



Because the home is mostly open to the outside at all times, we are unable to accommodate smokers. No smoking is allowed in the home, on the patios or lanais, in or around the garage, or on the lot itself. Smokers must be at least 250 ft from the home, completely off the property, and in the common area of the complex. This includes e-cigarettes and any product that produces smoke or vapor. There will be a $500 fine if the home smells of smoke or vapor on departure and if any cigarette butts or smoking paraphernalia are found on departure.



Cancellation Policy: A cancellation more than 30 days prior to arrival will result in a cancellation fee equal to our credit card processing fee of 3%. Any cancellation less than 30 days prior to arrival will result in a 100% penalty. If booking through a 3rd party vendor (Airbnb, VRBO) we will honor the cancellation policy on those sites.



Guest Access:

You will access the property through the Keahou Estates Gate. To gain entry you must supply, immediately after booking, photo IDs for all members of your party. The Gate will require this before you can enter. You will need to fill out a Tenant registration form at the Gate. We can provide that to you in advance if you would like.

Once past the gate, you will proceed to the Waterfall House just a bit past the gate. Turn down the driveway with the golden lions at the top. The driveway is steep and winding (remember, you're on a volcano!). There is room to park 2 vehicles in the driveway. The garage is secured for the owner's items, and there is no access.

The Ohana is next to the garage by the driveway. The main home is located down the stairs. Please reference correspondence from us within Airbnb for provided self-check-in details (i.e. rental address, door code, wifi, etc.). These details are forwarded by us just after reserving.



The Neighborhood:

One of the best neighborhoods in all of Kona. And the home is located on the west side of the subdivision; meaning uninterrupted, direct, ocean views. Very secure with 24-hour gate guards. The Keahou center is just below and south of the home which provides a grocery store, movie theatre, and many great restaurants. Alli drive is the main road to connect you to the downtown area, and you can access it just below the home. Alli drive is where you'll find most of the restaurants, shopping, and activities. This home provides you quick access while keeping you away from the noise and the crowds.

Please note that this home is in one of the more upscale neighborhoods in Kona, and full-time residents live next to you. At sunset, many of the neighbors on the western side head to their patios to experience one of the best sunsets in the world. It's a beautiful, quite neighborhood, full of serenity, views, and great star watching. As such, we ask that you please be courteous and respectful of your neighbors. Please do not be loud or disruptive. If you want to come and party, this is not the hosue for you. But if you want to come to and enjoy one of the nicest homes, in one of the nicest neighborhoods, and enjoy peace, serenity, and a great location, you've found your home.



Getting Around:

You will want to rent a car to experience all that the big island has to offer.

Up to 2 cars are allowed at the home



Other Things to Note:

There is a ring doorbell that records video at the front door

There is a noise monitor at the home



Interaction with Guests:

Once past the gate, you will be able to check yourselves into the property. We won't bother you during your stay unless you need us to. The homeowners live just a few houses down, and we have full-time housekeeping, maintenance, pool, etc. staff to assist should you need it.