Little giggles, big comfort, and a bubbling hot tub - the ultimate spot to relax, reconnect, and recharge. 💛♨️🌙
🌺 Aloha & welcome to Honu Hale! Soak in 180° Kona coastline views and golden sunsets from your private, gated retreat—then unwind in the hot tub under the stars. 🌅✨🛁
🏡 The Home
Honu Hale is a spacious 3BR / 3.5BA home designed for comfort, privacy, and unforgettable Big Island memories. Perched at ~1,500 ft elevation, you’ll enjoy cooler breezes, peaceful surroundings, and panoramic ocean views—while still being close to town. 🌴🌊
Why our guests love it:
•Private gated property + tropical landscaping 🌺🔒
•Whole-house A/C ❄️
•Fast Wi-Fi (great for remote work) 💻⚡
•Hot tub + outdoor lanai for sunset lounging 🛁🌅
•Open-concept living/dining/kitchen for gathering 🍽️🛋️
🛏️ Sleeping Arrangement (Sleeps up to 10)
🛏️Bedroom 1 (Upstairs): King bed + ensuite full bath 👑
🛏️Bedroom 2 (Downstairs): King bed + ensuite full bath 👑
🛏️Bedroom 3 (Downstairs): Queen bed + queen futon 🛋️
🛏️Living Room: Sofa bed + queen mattress topper (stored in closet) 🛋️
✨✨Family-friendly extras: Pack-n-play + high chair 👶
✨✨1.5 bathroom downstairs 🛁
🍳 Kitchen & Dining
Cook with ease in a fully equipped, well-stocked kitchen featuring:
🧊 Large fridge • 🍽️ Dishwasher • 🍞 Toaster • 🔥 Microwave
☕ Drip coffee maker • 🥤 Blender • 🍚 Rice cooker • 🍲 Instant Pot
🌴 Outdoor Bliss
Step onto the lanai, breathe in the island air, and relax like you mean it:
🌅 Sunset-view lounging • 🛁 Hot tub • 🌺 Tropical landscaping
Beach day gear is ready for you too:
🏖️ Beach towels, chairs, umbrella, mat, boogie boards, snorkel masks, fins, cooler
Nearby adventures you can explore: ☕🌋🏝️
- Kona Coffee Living History Farm: Experience a working coffee farm and learn about Kona's coffee legacy.
- Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park: Renowned for its crystal-clear waters and historic significance.
- Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park: A sacred sanctuary with reconstructed temples and legends of Hawaiian law.
- Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park: Explore ancient fishponds and tidal pools teeming with marine life.
- Kailua-Kona Historic Walking Tour: Stroll through charming streets with historic storefronts and art galleries.
- Hulihe‘e Palace: A royal vacation home showcasing Hawaii’s regal past.
- Mokuaikaua Church: The oldest Christian church in the Hawaiian Islands with a serene garden.
📍 Location Highlights
🚗 ~10 minutes to Kona International Airport
🌊 Close to downtown Kona, beaches, and local favorites
🛒 Convenient to Costco, Target, Walmart, and groceries
Beautiful home with clean and comfy beds and furniture, well-stocked kitchen for cooking needs, unbeatable view for watching sunsets.
🔑 You’ll have access to the two upper floors of the home, plus full access to the lanai and hot tub. 🏡✅
🏡 All indoor living spaces
🏊♂️ Private Hot Tub
🌴 Lanai & outdoor seating
🍖 BBQ grill
🌺 Yard area
🚗 On-site parking (3-4)
A private, gated retreat that’s spacious and peaceful - truly a home away from home. Settle in, relax, and enjoy ocean views, cool breezes, and the soothing sounds of nature. 🌿🌊✨
ℹ️ Important Notes (please read)
The owner/guest occupies the Ohana on the lower floor with separate private entrance + parking.
🔐 SECURITY: Exterior cameras are located around the outside of the property (front door, driveway, side, and backyard). There are no cameras inside the home. Cameras are for safety and incident review only.
🚫 PARKING: Please DO NOT park on the concrete slab🚓
👶INFANT FRIENDLY: Pack ’n play available but linens not provided (baby skin sensitivity) 🧺
🧹GARDENING: Gardeners may stop by to keep everything fresh & clean. They’ll be quick and respectful of your privacy.
🗑️ TRASH & GARBAGE
Please bag and tie all food and non-recyclable waste, then place it into one of the 4 backyard bins labeled “Garbage.”
🗑️ TRASH DROP-OFF (Big Island Note)
Hawaii County does not offer curbside trash or recycling pickup. During your stay, guests will need to drop off trash at:
📍 Kealakehe Transfer Station & Recycling Center
74-598 Hale Makai Pl, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Mahalo for helping us keep the home fresh and the island beautiful 🌺✨
🐓 NATURAL ISLAND SOUNDS
You may hear roosters, frogs, and other nighttime nature sounds - it’s part of the local Kona charm 🌙🌿
If you’re sensitive to noise, we recommend bringing earplugs 😴🎧
🦎 ISLAND WILDLIFE + TROPICAL PESTS
The Big Island is wonderfully wild, and with that comes occasional visitors 🌺🌴
You may see local wildlife or tropical pests such as geckos, mosquitoes, sugar ants, scorpions, carpenter bees, and yes—sometimes cockroaches 🦎🦟🐜
🐜Our home is professionally treated and well-maintained, but some critters are seasonal and sightings can still happen. If you’re excited to be close to nature, you’ll fit right in and have an amazing stay 🌈✨
- No parties or events allowed.
- No smoking allowed inside and outside.
- Suitable for toddlers and children under 12.
- No unregistered guests allowed.
- Please don’t eat or drink in the bedrooms.
- Please respect the noise curfew.
- Turn off the lights/fans when you leave.
- Please respect check-in and check-out times.
- Please take care of the furnishings. You have to pay for damages.
- Please don’t rearrange the furniture.
- Please do your dishes.
- Respect our neighbors. Our homes are close together and our neighbors are our friends who are not on vacation, so please respect quiet time.
- QUIET HOUR: 9PM - 8AM
- Please take the trash out before you leave.
- No illegal substances allowed on the premises.
