The pictures and description are really accurate. The house is just off the coast, not on the coast as described and there no beach. But there is a nice elevated open room connected to second floor of house that has a view of the coastline. The main house has an upstairs with two bedrooms and a bathroom and a nice sitting space, that connects to that outdoor space by a bridge. The downstairs has another sitting space, dining space and the kitchen. Then there is a nonattached large room and bathroom. So, it makes a nice place for more than one family to stay because there is basically two seperate areas. The location is pleasant but not really close to a beach, and a short drive from the main coastline locations. The house has coast access is along a road and there is a bench. The layout overall of the house is really quite unusual, but does give a lot of different spaces if a large family stayed. We had fire detector break and the internet went out, but the host was really responsive, and the owner upgraded the wifi while we were staying there. Overall a nice house particularly for a larger group.

Our family gathered together for a week in Paradise. It was filled with fun, and beautiful views from coffee in the morning to amazing sunsets at night. The grounds were beautiful and the home is close to tourist areas.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were looking for a place to call home on Kona -- and we found it at Kai Vista! The house was large and comfortable, the location was ideal, and the management company was incredibly responsive. The concierge service helped us setup some tours -- the Mauna Kea Star Gazing isn't to be missed. Thankfully the house had air conditioning for us to use as some days were really hot. We enjoyed the lookout that is pictured online. We only wish they had a pool -- but we made it work. We hope to return.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a wonderful time. House was absolutely perfect made our stay so enjoyableThank you

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home is lovely, and all that we could have asked for. It was very clean & well equipped. The master suite in a separate building wasa nice touch. We spent lots of time in the tower enjoying the wonderfulocean view and breezes. Star-gazing at night was great. The proximity to the shoreline is wonderful, we fell asleep to the soothing sound of the surf. A great vacation home!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our vacation rental in Kailua - Kona was amazing. Kai Vista was in a perfect location, not too close to the city, but close enough that if we wanted we could walk down for happy hour. Kai vista easily slept 6 adults, the kitchen was well stocked, and well organized. We cooked almost every evening, and ate outside under the stars. The hot tub was a bonus every evening, and the crows nest was perfect for viewing the amazing sun sets. The property itself was very clean when we arrived and easy for my mom to move around safely. We really never had an issue with Kai Vista. We did call Heidi one day to check on the trash service and she responded immediately. We can hardly wait to return.

Our first visit to the Big Island included three generations. I had researched housing that would accommodate all seven of us and was totally surprised to discover such a marvelous place. Originally I was unsure if it would live up to its billing, but the minute we entered the grounds, we knew we were in a truly magical place. Not only was it a jaw-dropping location, but the beauty of the home and the attention to detail with the accommodations were top-notch. I would not hesitate to recommend it to others. I only wish we could have stayed another week.

This property is a great location. We enjoyed looking at the ocean from the upper deck and often walked one house to the beach. Plenty of space in the houses. It was so nice to eat our meals together at the large outdoor table. Thank you for bringing by the inflatable mattress for my daughter and her cousin so they could hang out together. We all also loved the clothes line in the back yard to hang up our beach towels to dry. Wonderful trip!

what a great house! tastefully decorated, with so many comforts including hot tub, screened porch with hammocks, beautifully appointed and outfitted kitchen, elevated lanai overlooking the water. A perfect family vacation spot.

Great house, yard, and lanai in a neighborhood close enough to Kona to easily go in for dinner and just far enough out of town to be "away." I loved reading and relaxing in the hammocks, and we watched the sunset every evening from the Crow's Nest. I would happily stay here again.

2 couples stayed here. Guest house and master bedroom used. Very clean, nice hot tub, great location. Plenty of room for 6 people and lots of privacy

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved having 3 separate indoor & outdoor dining locations, lots of room for the 2 families to spread out and to sleep (comfy beds!), the enclosed hammock space was fun/relaxing, nice ocean views, good supplies for all our traveling needs, and very responsive host quickly addressed all our questions and minor issues, well-maintained house, and lots of private yard space. We would absolutely stay here again!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home exceeded our expectations from the space to the management/concierge team. We had 2 families staying in this home for the week which included 4 adults and 3 children. There was plenty of space for everyone. We all had very comfortable beds and space and although the management offered extra blow up mattresses they were not needed. I also asked for extra towels ahead of time and they were there when we arrived. The home was extremely clean and welcoming upon arriving. We stayed for the week so there was plenty of space for groceries and all of our bags. We brought our own snorkel gear, and there were plenty of beach towels, umbrella, 2 chairs, and small kids floaties available. The layout of the property was so great for our group because when the kids were tired at the end of the day they could hang in the upstairs room and watch movies while the adults hung out on the lookout tower playing cards and chatting. (This was our favorite spot in the morning for coffee, and at the end of the day to relax.) Kids also loved running around the space catching geckos, and collecting flowers. The spa was a nice touch but was pretty hot to stay in too long. The management team was so responsive the whole time we were on the island. Huge shout out to Heidi who really treated us like family and kept checking in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. We had an issue with the air conditioning the first day and after I reached out to her she had it taken care of right away. The concierge was also very helpful. We really wanted to do the manta night snorkel and everywhere was booked. I reached out the concierge team and they found us something right away and it was booked. We were also very happy about the location of the home. We could walk right out the front and the kids loved running around on the lava rock looking for treasures. We were so close to some really great beaches for the kids, and shopping/restaurants. Love Kai Vista!

This place was so much better than described. Having the little bungalow separated from the rest of the house was very nice. Host was great. Only complaint was some ants. Everything you need and such a tranquil garden and viewing tower

Beautiful home! Loved it!

Couldn’t ask for a better place for vacation! Good location 1 house away from the water. 8 20 yr old guys had a great week staying here!

The house was perfect in a great location, within walking distance to town or beaches.Favorite feature is the lookout tower where had our morning coffee.Would recommend!

The house was perfect in a great location, within walking distance to town or beaches. Favorite feature is the lookout tower where had our morning coffee. Would recommend!

If your aim is to explore the Kailua-Kona side of the island then you can't go wrong staying in this rental. The house was super comfortable and nice, and the jacuzzi was clean and very hot. The viewing deck was a great place to enjoy meals or beverages and watch the sunsets and/or ocean. Great property and would recommend.

Rating Details:The property manager was very helpful.The vacation rental was spotless.I was very happy with the location.I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.Reviewer Comments:We enjoyed the close-in spot near Kailua-Kona; it was only a mile into town but along a busy stretch of road which wouldn’t be good for families with small children along. Facilities were in good condition, with enough counter space for a person to get out a meal for 5 people, as long as the meals were simple. Great living room and eating area for a medium sized family, though we spent a good deal of our time in the ‘tower’ overlooking the water. The construction site in photos does not have any activity. It appears that it was an intention not followed up on. There is some kid noise from across the street, but golly, it IS a neighborhood. It didn’t bother us at all. Decent parking for two cars. Strange collection of kitchen utensils, but plenty of eating utensils.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved this home it was perfect for our family!

This is a great place to stay for your family!

Kai Vista was the perfect house to make the most out of our time in Kailua. We came for my husbands Ironman race, but also enjoyed the amenities of the home. The kitchen was appointed well and we loved the ability to eat both indoors and out. The beds were really comfortable and it was great to have separate spaces while we had a lot of family together. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great stay! The home was as beautiful as advertised! Would definitely stay again!

Nothing more to say than absolutely amazing! Very lovely decorated house, spacious, absolutely clean, quite, oceanview, beautiful sundawns, super equipped, very comfortable!!! Much Mahalo a hui hou!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful, full house rental. What a VIEW!! I would definitely stay here again! Management company was great, very responsive! The best part of the place was waking up to the ocean sounds and views! We would sit in the "Tree House" and enjoy our breakfast everyday. Sunsets are beautiful from anywhere in the yard.

TV's in the Master bedroom and Living Room. Good WiFi inside.

A/C - The A/C units in each room worked well once we got them started.

Kitchen - The kitchen was nice. Well equipped. Fridge provided Ice, no water.

Puzzles & board games available.

Third bedroom upstairs has a "short wall" which connects to the living room.

Beds were comfortable. Master had a Cali-King Bed. Other rooms had Queens, sofa mattress downstairs.

2.5 Bathrooms. Beach towels available for use.

Extras - There was an umbrella, beach chairs, kids beach toys, and some snorkel gear to borrow.

Located near downtown Kona!

Checkout - Checkout was easy. Make sure you pay attention to the departure instructions in the book.

2 spaces available for parking.

We recommend adding an electronic keypad for the door in lieu of physical Keys. This makes it more accessible for the 7 people we had in our party.

The master bedroom was dark. The windows and doors were made with screens and shutters. No glass windows, which made the room dark when the A/C was on. It would be better with glass windows with blinds or shutters. The one shutter on the door was broken, and kept falling off/letting air/light in. Overall an excellent place to stay, we loved it!

Great property, conveniently located in the Kona area. Plenty of space and wonderful backyard to enjoy

The grounds are beautiful, close to the shoreline, and safe for children. We have three kids here, two four year olds and a seven year old. There's enough outside space for them to play and feel like they are on an outdoor adventure without worry.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful house with a wonderful view. This is our 2nd time at this place, and love the addition of the hammocks. The upstairs lanai is one of our favorite places to sit, eat and relax. The kids call it the "treehouse" part of the house. Great location just off of Ali'i Drive. Would definitely come back.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice house. Dolphins played there daily. No swim area within walking distance.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house, the setting, the amenities exceeded my expectations. Our private chef commented on the well equipped kitchen. Really hated to leave.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a terrific time at this Kona rental house. The interesting outdoor space & yard, hot tub and bridged-lanai with spectacular sunset views on the water were great for soaking in the restorative Hawaiian climate. This location is a good share for three couples; plenty of space.