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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 104400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Kailua Kona, HI
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park
    2 min walk
  • Keauhou Shopping Center
    17 min walk
  • Magic Sands Beach
    2 min drive
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    26 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Kailua-Kona

With a stay at this vacation home in Kailua-Kona (Kahaluu-Keauhou), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Magic Sands Beach and Kailua Pier. .This vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Kailua-Kona Beaches and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Kahalu'u Beach Park.
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What's nearby

  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Magic Sands Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Kona Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Keauhou Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Da Poke Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kaya's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tropics Tap House - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Awesome View, Best Snorkel Beach, Big Lanais, Private Home

Kahaluu Beach Holmes is a great vacation rental property with a spectacular view! We are located a short 300 feet from Kahaluu Beach, one of the Island’s premier snorkeling beaches. Our home offers unrivaled views of the beach and a panoramic view of the pacific ocean from our large lanais. We offer 4400 sq ft of living space on two levels and can sleep 10 comfortably. Larger groups contact us prior to booking.

The top two floors of the 3 story home, that are approximately 2200 sq ft each. Both floors have two king bedrooms / two bathrooms, a full size furnished kitchen, large living room, and private lanai with beautiful ocean views. For larger groups each level has a comfortable queen size futon with a 'real' mattress, the 2nd floor has an additional queen size Murphy bed in the living room. This allows beds for 10 plus the futons.

Each floor has a private entrance as well as a comfortable indoor split level stairway that joins them.

The house is fully furnished, there is great off street parking, laundry, WIFI, cable, and the view from the top floor is unmatched. Unquestionably one of the best vacation rentals in the area.

We are located 300 feet (an easy walk down the driveway) from Kahaluu Beach! Undoubtedly one of the best snorkeling spots on the Big Island. Fed by a fresh water spring, up to 10 million gallons per day. These waters are almost always calm, with colorful corals, rock formations, and 100+ species of fish. Swim with huge schools of colorful fish and green sea turtles in these protected waters; don't forget your underwater camera!

The north end of the beach is where the waves break and is best for body boarding and surfing. The local surf instructors give lessons there on a regular basis. Kahaluu is well loved because of the calm, protected waters - perfect for families and kids as well as the adventurous wave seeker. Shady trees surround this beautiful sandy beach. Facilities include a pavilion, rest rooms, showers, a lifeguard tower. Concession stands, surf school and beach gear rental.

Please call with any questions!

Awesome Views........Perfect Location
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, snorkeling nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Carrie Simmons

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 4,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be supervised by an adult

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GE-113-219-1744-01, TA-113-219-1744-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Awesome View Best Snorkel Beach Big Lanais Private Home

Awesome View, Best Snorkel Beach, Big Lanais, Private Home Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 79 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

V. B.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great home
House was in excellent repair. Everthing was clean and working properly. Host communication was quick and welcoming. Thanks for letting us use your home, we had a great visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent way to stay on the big Island.
It would be impossible to find a better location. Snorkeling beach is directly across the street. Easy drive to town, the airport, and other interesting places. And a nice home with king sized beds and 4 bathrooms! Everything you need!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very accommodating property!
We had everything we needed, plenty of snorkeling gear, right next to the beach, my kids & Grandkids loved it! House was stocked with everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

christy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect stay
The location was absolutely amazing. Views of the ocean, across the street from the beach, a short drive to downtown. Everything about this stay was absolutely perfect and we can’t wait to come back!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location and lovely setting
Overall very happy with with everything. Amazing views from both lanais especially 3rd floor. Lots of whale activity this year, so exciting. Excellent communication with property owner/manager. We would stay here again. Mahalo
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a family vacation
Our family of 8 stayed in the top two floors of the home, which is just a long driveway from Ali'i Drive, and then across the street to Kahulu'u Beach. It worked out very well for us! A kitchen, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms on each floor plus boogie boards and water shoes to share. There are several homes along the driveway, ruins of an old heiau on Ali'i, and snorkeling at the beach. A relaxed place to spend a week!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

LINEA S.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great place to stay! Had a great time!
there were nine of us, ages 10 to 67, we all enjoyed the house. It was very comfortable and well maintained. The view from the lanai was incredible. The location was perfect, we'd walk to beach and snorkle. Close to shopping, night life and harbor.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miriam C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay close to the beach
Group of 7 adults. We had a great stay at this place. Home is clean, spacious, has everything you need but you need to bring your own toiletries. Short drive to town, great snorkeling beach right across the street and amazing views from the balconies. Host was responsive and helpful. Would recommend and stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Natalie G.

Great view & location, but a few cons I wish I knew before booking:
This house has an incredible view and location. It’s so great to be able to walk down the driveway and be at an incredible snorkeling beach. It is also a good size and layout for multi-generational families traveling together. There are a few cons I would have liked to have known prior to booking. The house is worn out, some of the furniture is broken and sinking (the owner notified me 2 days after checking in that the futon was broken and not to use it), the dishes are chipped, and the landing to the front door is a serious liability that is about to fall through. Secondly, the owner watches you on their outdoor camera in the yard. I was contacted on day 2 of my 7 day stay and asked to not sit on the outdoor patio set at the bottom of the stairs, this set is right in the middle of the space we are “allowed” to use. There is no sign or note in the thorough house rules book that states this. Lastly, you pay a cleaning fee but are still expected to do your dishes, take out the trash and put the dirty laundry in the laundry baskets. On top of that, we had to wash all the dishes prior to using because they were put away in the cupboards dirty!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth B., Tampa

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Plenty of room. Pictures were accurate. No AC was a bit of a challenge this time of year in the bedrooms but fans helped.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
This house was set in a wonderful location! We were able to snorkel and rent surfboards right across the street! It was perfect. There is a grocery store within 5 minutes and you are able to cook in if you want. At first we were nervous about no air co di Orion if but don’t let that scare you off! once you open the windows and turn the fans on it is perfect! The outside porches are also the perfect place to relax and watch the sun set!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location of the perfect house for a large group!
This house was perfect for our large family! We were able to let our adult children and their significant others take the 2nd floor and we took the 3rd floor! It was very close to a very cool snorkeling location! We enjoyed the quick access to a beautiful beach! I got a little anxious raising for instructions for checking in however they sent it slightly early so that was nice!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome rental near kona
Our stay was perfect, the host had excellent communication, the property is beautiful, amazing sunsets, perfect location, great mangoes in the backyard, great protected snorkeling right across the street. Spectacular.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

barbara c., Cambria, CA 93428

Disliked: Cleanliness
Unsatisfactory but good location and view
Unclean but tidy. Some bedrooms have open wall at top and light switch in one room controls electricity in second. No mention of outside stairs and mobility challenge for older persons. Local contact did not send code until 2 hrs before check-in. They have rigid rules for 3 cars parking only but did not state until check in. Site check-in has wrong contact, he did not work for owner for 2 yrs. Local contact stated no others allowed in house but the 10 people. Site states no more overnight-no mention of day visitor rules. This means we could not attend our family dinner as we stayed at another location. Good location and views. House needs an upgrade and new local contact team. AC would be good in the pm.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lucian C., Waco, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The house was great as well as the big island. We really enjoyed our trip. Property manager was fantastic and very accommodating. Couldn’t have been more pleased. Thanks again for working with us after a miserable flight that had us show up a day and a half later than planned.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allenoush B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect house for a large family.
We came to Kona for a family wedding. The house and the amenities were very comfortable and convenient for the size of our family and we loved the location. The manager was very friendly and helpful. One of the best part was the views from our balcony...we enjoyed the sunset over the ocean every
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Tony P., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
good position, great space and excellent view
this property is well located with shops nearby, good snorkelling across the road and central to most attractions around the island (as long as you have a car). Well set up for large groups. The property is on 2 levels that are identical (2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen & large living area on both levels). Everything was satisfactory, but the beds, kitchen, bathroom and overall feel are old and tired. Definitely need an upgrade. Also, top floor does not have ceilings in bedrooms, so light and sound from kitchen/living room travels to bedrooms. Arrival instructions were disappointing. We only got the contact phone no. and final details on the morning we arrived which may be OK for some people, but when you've come from another country it's a bit disconcerting.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
This was just perfect for us. Kids stayed on 1 level and adults on the other. Location was far enough from the hustle and bustle of Kona but close enough when you want to go into town. Sound of ocean drowned out the road noise from Ali'i Dr. Snorkeling was AMAZING.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
My wife and I have been to Kona a few times and knew that Kahaluu Bay would be an excellent location for the grandkids. The trolley was just a few steps further from the beach-just remember the trolley runs on “island time”! Great views from the 2 lanais-we even spotted a few whales. Rainbows and gorgeous sunsets were a nice bonus. We would definitely stay again. The grandkids named the neighborhood alarm clocks (2 roosters) Jimmy and Fred! Good times for all
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

DeAnna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place with a wonderful view
The place was just as advertised on Vrbo. We enjoyed our stay there thoroughly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best house at Kahalu’u
We were sooo lucky to have this house. The views are amazing, the top balcony sits above all the other houses for a full ocean view. Sunsets every night and moon sets every morning. Kahalu’u beach is literally at the end of the driveway and across the slow, safe street of Ali’i Drive. We walked to the beach barefoot, and could see our balcony from the beach. The surf school there is kind and accommodating. We rented snorkeling gear and the kids took awesome, successful surf lessons. Snorkeling at Kahalu’u was amazing. Safe, shallow, easy, FULL of fish. Location is as good as it gets. The house itself was comfortable, plenty of room for 8 of us with 4 showers and 4 bedrooms. The caretaker was accessible, friendly, non-intrusive and helpful. Thank you for this incredible place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy C., Lumby BC

Excellent location, lots of room.
This property has an amazing view from the lanai. The sunsets were gorgeous. The snorkeling and beach at the end of the driveway was as good as any other we discovered on the island. We vacationed as a family of 9, ages 18 to 71. This house has 4 bedrooms but we were 3 couples and 3 singles. All bedrooms had comfortable beds but we arrived at a time of an unpresidential winter storm and not enough blankets provided. When I contacted the manager I was told that was a first for them and getting extra bedding was like pulling hens teeth. The Murphy bed downstairs was great, very comfortable but the futon mattresses were unusable due to buckling. The hideabed upstairs we were told was broken. The unit was tidy but not clean. I discussed the cleanliness with one of the managers and requested they have a thorough look thru the unit and they might think of a change of cleaning staff. Communication was sketchy but not their fault as I had changed email addresses between booking and rental and vrbo did not inform the owners. They could have given us the entry code a day or so earlier instead of last minute, just for piece of mind. I would recommend this property for the view and spaciousness and locality.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loralee F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location!
This beachside property has it all! Plenty of space for our family group of 9. The hosts were wonderful, even letting us know about our safety when Mauna Loa erupted during our stay and when the power went out. Location was central to all we wanted to do. Truly a delightful experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Debbie O., Ft. Worth Texas USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy access for snorkling
Party of 7 so having both floors gave ample elbow room for everyone. Plenty of fans for warm days (even in late Nov). Only negative comment is the amount of flying insects within the house in the evenings (attracted to lights) so you had to be careful when fixing dinner or your drinks that you weren't getting the extra unexpected protein
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022