Kona OCEANFRONT PVT Home ~ Sleeps 8+, Hot Tub, 2 min walk to Magic Sands Beach | House in Kailua-Kona

Kona OCEANFRONT PVT Home ~ Sleeps 8+, Hot Tub, 2 min walk to Magic Sands Beach

Welcome to your dream getaway at Hale Honu! This stunning oceanfront property offers a unique and private Hawaiian experience right on the water, located just three miles from Kailua-Kona. With unparalleled views and soothing sounds of the waves, you'll find the perfect escape here.

Featuring a stellar 4.9 Traveler Review rating based on nearly 100 guest insights, it's easy to see why everyone falls in love with this home. If you're searching for a serene retreat where you can unwind, look no further—Hale Honu is the answer!

This two-story residence boasts two bedrooms and three bathrooms, along with a ground-level rumpus room and den. Each room provides breathtaking ocean views, making it truly an oceanfront sanctuary. The main living area encompasses an upstairs layout with two spacious bedrooms (both equipped with luxurious king beds), plus a cozy alcove featuring a full-size bed. The expansive (650 sq. ft.) rumpus room below includes a private entrance and a full bathroom, ensuring your booking grants exclusive access to the entire property.

Recently remodeled, Hale Honu showcases updated windows, rooms, and kitchens, providing modern comforts throughout. The upper level features a sunny kitchen with a fully retractable glass wall that merges indoor and outdoor living, leading onto a generous 450 sq. ft. lanai. This space is perfect for relaxing while enjoying the magnificent 180-degree ocean views.

For those who love to cook, the gourmet kitchen is equipped to perfection with new stainless steel appliances, including a 2022 induction range, a four-door GE Profile refrigerator, and ample counter space for meal preparations. You'll find everything from blenders to coffee makers, making it a culinary haven for serious cooks. Many guests rave that this kitchen is the best they’ve ever experienced at a vacation rental.

All bedrooms feature large retractable Nana windows, allowing you to feel as if you're on the deck of a ship with the ocean waves crashing nearby. The master bath has a soaking tub, custom wood vanity, and a private WC, while the second bath offers a spacious walk-in shower with elegant finishes.

Outside, the upper lanai features travertine tiles and unobstructed ocean views, where you can dine or lounge comfortably. Six chairs surround a round glass table, complemented by an outdoor sectional, perfect for evening gatherings.

The lower garden level hosts a king-sized murphy bed, wet bar, and a luxurious bathroom complete with dual showerheads. The secluded outdoor space invites relaxation amidst lush landscaping and provides direct access to the ocean's edge.

Nestled within a gated environment surrounded by lava rock walls, this property borders Pahoehoe Beach Park, only a two-minute stroll from the famous Magic Sands Beach—the region's finest white sand beach, celebrated for its family-friendly atmosphere and exceptional body surfing opportunities.

Located conveniently just south of Kailua-Kona village, you're close to shopping and dining while still enjoying a slice of paradise. The property's landscape is tastefully designed for privacy, offering various lounging spaces and recreational areas, ideal for afternoons of sunbathing or napping in the hammock.

For adventure-seekers, excellent snorkeling awaits directly off the property when the sea is calm, with impressive tidal pools to explore nearby. Inside the home, open beam cathedral ceilings and expansive windows create a bright atmosphere filled with the ocean's energy and sound.

Hale Honu also hosts a second covered lanai on the ground level, perfect for evening barbecues and storytelling under the stars. Ideal for family gatherings, this outdoor area accommodates larger celebrations with spectacular ocean vistas.

With tasteful decor, meticulously maintained spaces, and thoughtful additions like binoculars and guidebooks, your stay embodies the spirit of aloha. You are warmly welcomed at Hale Honu, where tranquility meets Hawaii’s charm.

Warmest Aloha,

Peter Knoblich and Darla Mabery

Please note: This oceanfront home experiences wave activity, especially during winter months. For those who prefer quieter surroundings, consider accommodations further from the shoreline. Earplugs are provided for sensitive sleepers, though typically, wave sounds are not disruptive for most of the year.

HALE HONU is an approved and registered short-term vacation rental in the County of Hawaii, holding STVR registration number SVTR-19-361476 and NUC number NUC-19-1650. The property is committed to compliance with state regulations regarding transient accommodations.