4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and A/C, yippee! On the water, spinner dolphins, manta rays, cooling off in the tide pool, Queen Lilli'uokalani canoe races. Didn't like being on the busy street with LOUD motorcycles at all hours. Dirty utensils in the kitchen and cabinets falling apart.

We stayed at this gorgeous Kona property for 10 days in July and simply can't say enough about how wonderful it was. Truly, the house is the perfect example of a Hawaii home, quaint and gorgeous all wrapped up together. It has an amazing glass-wall living room fronting to the most stunning waterfront view, two large master suites with bathrooms, another comfortable water-view room, and a darling 4th room with twin beds that can be pushed together if needed. The kitchen is extremely well stocked, including many spices, so all you need to do is buy the food you want for your stay. The lanai is the place you will hang out, with a large table for everyone to eat, play games, and just the sunset every night. There are couches, lounges, and lots more across the whole lanai space as well. The yard is darling with green lawns, palm trees, and shrubs that all say Hawaii. And it has its own tide pool too! The house's location just outside of Historic Kailua Village is perfect. Although it sits very close to a busy road (Ali'i Dr.) making parking in the relatively small parking space a bit tough, the traffic is NOT an issue once inside the house - you just don't hear it over the sound of the ocean waves. Some of the furnishings and fixtures might be a bit on the older side, but that is really what makes this a truly Hawaii-feel house. We were so, so happy, and can't recommend this beautiful property enough!

Tide pool out the back door, convenient to shops and restaurants, room for everyone.

This property was perfect for our needs. We were in Hawaii for 8 days for my daughter's beach wedding. We had 3 couples and two small children. The property provided plenty of room for privacy for the adults in our separate bedrooms. The outdoor space was exceptional. This is where we spent most of our time when we weren't out exploring. Two nights, we had other friends and family over for dinner; there was plenty of room for everyone, still without feeling crowded. The tidepool was beyond fabulous, although it's not something someone could swim in. It was so fun to explore the creatures in and around it. Just a note so people are prepared: the property is located on a very busy street (although you can't tell once you are inside). I'm noting this because backing out of the parking spaces onto the street was a little nerve-wracking. There is a small public parking area directly across the street that can be used during the day, but not overnight. There was a pack & play for babies in the closet and lots of beach gear. The kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans and some spices. Check-in and check-out were both seamless. The property is a little dated but very well maintained. The overall feel of the place was worth every penny we paid. I highly recommend it for a large family or for friends who want to vacation together and share the cost but also have their own space. Loved it and would 100% rent again if we needed a place that large.

My family and I had the best stay at this home. We all agreed we will be coming back to stay here! The kids loved having the garden, and we all loved the tide pool! Very spacious. Can’t beat the location or the views.

We had the most lovely stay! The outdoor lanai was phenomenal- we ate every meal there and saw dolphins and whales while sitting there. Our daughters loved the tide pool. House had beach toys our kids enjoyed. The property manager immediately responded to a question we had, and was extremely helpful- truly the best manager we’ve ever worked with. The house is spacious. Took us a minute to realize where the third master was, there’s so much room. Cannot emphasize enough how wonderful the backyard and lanai are.

My family was so thrilled with their stay at this wonderful place that they were looking up availability for next year online as our time there ended. Everything was pretty much perfect. The huge lanai was spacious enough for each person to find their nook for ocean watching and for our family meals. The kitchen was well-equipped. Watching the spectacular sunsets over the ocean from the lanai each evening was a highlight for us. A short path led down to a tidal pool where we saw fish, hermit crabs and a sea slug. Bird were abundant including the Hawaiian Redhead and the Java Sparrow, new ones for me. Their singing made me feel like I was sleeping in a tropical paradise. The three king-sized beds were extremely comfortable and the three bedrooms we used were all on the ocean side so we could hear the surf as we fell asleep each night. High ceilings gave a feeling of spaciousness and ceiling fans in each room kept the house cool; we never turned on the air conditioning. The place is near all the action in Kona-Kailua but far enough away that it was peaceful. Kerrie quickly responded when we had questions and was an excellent hostess. Highly recommended!

Overall, we had a lovely stay here. The views, along with the grounds out back, are absolutely breathtaking. We witnessed some of the most incredible sunsets sitting right on the lanai. We even enjoyed snorkeling right out back. There was plenty of space for our family of 7 (3 adults and 4 teens/young adults). A lovely welcome basket greeted us when we arrived. Kerrie was helpful, friendly and responsive to our needs. We had a few minor hiccups that she tended to immediately. As listed, the house was built in the 1950s. While this brings with it a lot of charm, it also could benefit from some upgrades, particularly the sliding doors and in the kitchen. The garbage disposal easily clogs (without food particles). The couches in the living room are very worn. Having an option for dining inside would be helpful and/or the addition of a ceiling fan above the table on the lanai. These inconveniences were overlooked when it came to the central location, breaktaking views, and kind and responsive property manager. Mahalo Kerrie! We're already missing those sunsets!!