Beach Villas at Kahalu‘u, Sunset/Ocean Views, Prime Snorkel/Surf Beach, Pool/Spa

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Sunset glow from relaxing, private lanai.

Beautiful views from spacious king size suite.

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1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

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Parking available
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Hot tub
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Kailua, HI

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Surfing Turtle Kona where there are ocean and sunset views from every room. Amazing access to the best snorkeling and surfing reef in Kailua Kona, wake up and walk across to the beach. This large 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo has spectacular views and is in the perfect location to visit the beautiful Big Island, with a spacious great room, kitchen, laundry, a/c, private lanai overlooking the heated swimming pool, whirlpool spa and barbecue area and the ocean beyond. Come to Paradise!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number TA-103-327-7440-01, GE-103-327-7440-02

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located on the beach, this condo is in Kahaluu Bay, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. Kailua Pier and Lekeleke Burial Grounds are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Keauhou Shopping Center and Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory. Kona Le'a Plantation and KBXtreme are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Kailua, HI

What's nearby

Kahalu'u Beach Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Keauhou Shopping Center - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Magic Sands Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Kona Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Keauhou Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬15 min walk
‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪Da Poke Shack - ‬5 min drive
‪Kaya's - ‬11 min drive
‪Tropics Tap House - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach Villas at Kahalu‘u, Sunset/Ocean Views, Prime Snorkel/Surf Beach, Pool/Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beach Villas at Kahalu‘u, Sunset/Ocean Views, Prime Snorkel/Surf Beach, Pool/Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Villas at Kahalu‘u, Sunset/Ocean Views, Prime Snorkel/Surf Beach, Pool/Spa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Villas at Kahalu‘u, Sunset/Ocean Views, Prime Snorkel/Surf Beach, Pool/Spa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Villas at Kahalu‘u, Sunset/Ocean Views, Prime Snorkel/Surf Beach, Pool/Spa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kahaluu Bay condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kailua-Kona Beaches and Magic Sands Beach. Kahalu'u Beach Park and Keauhou Shopping Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D.

9 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extraordinary!

Rachel and Jason have created a spectacular space with an exception view of one of the best snorkeling areas on the big island. The condo is in a quiet neighborhood, convenient distance to Kona or to 2 Step and easy to get the highway to Kīlauea. The condo is well equipped in the kitchen and also with things you might want for the beach. The bed was extremely comfortable. 5 Stars! Will be my choice of where to stay for my next trip to Kona.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

13 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Stay at Surfing Turtle Kona

Excellent condo on the top floor overlooking Kahalu'u beach. Condo has all the beach and snorkeling gear you need. Kitchen is well stocked with cooking essentials. Lanai is great for meals, sunsets, and relaxation. Wonderful pool and hot tub to enjoy after a long day exploring this amazing island. Hosts Rachel and Jason were very responsive to any questions or needs we had. A heads up for older folks like us, no elevator, just three flights of stairs. Stayed two weeks, very much enjoyed our stay here and would return.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

6 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kahalu'u Paradise

This unit was well thought out, well equipped and the hosts were very easy to work with. We appreciated its proximity to Kahalu'u Bay and South Kona. The unit was nicely decorated and has a fantastic view to the bay. Our kids enjoyed the pool and the geckos that frequent the grounds. Many thanks to the hosts for sharing a dream spot with us!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam F.

27 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Excellent. Second time staying here and just as lovely as last year!

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

12 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

Second time we’ve stayed at this property. We love the quieter end of Ali’i Drive. Located right across the street from excellent snorkeling at Kahalu’u Beach. Just a short drive up to Kailua-Kona shopping/restaurants, or south for shopping, dining, golf in Keauhou. And no review would be complete without mentioning the fact that Jason & Rachel are the best hosts ever! Kevin & Mary M

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kamille O.

4 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Special

This unit is a slice of paradise on a slice of paradise. :) It was our first Vrbo experience, and it was one for the books! The property is sparkling clean, has ALL the amenities, is spacious, and is truly special. Staying at Rachel and Jason’s place was an asset to our trip. We appreciate the generosity.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

3 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great condo

100% as advertised. Clean, well maintained unit right across the street from terrific snorkling beach. Traffic is loud on Friday and Saturday nights and beach gardner starts the leaf blower at 7am every day however worth the tradeoff for location and quality of condo.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

17 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best for Snorkelers!

This place is perfect if you want to snorkel. The closest place to the best snorkel spot on the island. The condo was super comfortable and clean, great for two people. Hosts super responsive, even purchased a yoga mat for me when I asked if the unit had one. Mattress is quite hard, lots of steps (no elevator) and, as others have mentioned, a lot of road noise and leaf blowers every morning. Overall, wonderful stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalaina B.

30 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View

Great place to stay! Great view and convenient to downtown.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

24 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

30th Wedding Anniversary Getaway

This unit is everything that was promised and more! Extremely well decorated and maintained and it is obvious that the owners stay here as well. Very well stocked kitchen and we cooked in every night and had dinner on the beautiful lanai as we watched the sun set in the beach across from us. There is a busy and noisy road between the unit and the beach and it is very active around 7:00am, as other renters have mentioned, but we thought it was a small price to pay for such a great location. We traveled all over the island during our stay and this condo was very convenient. The second bathroom is a tremendous plus! We did have an issue with the A/C unit when we checked in. Contacted the owners and they were all over the issue and got it fixed promptly. This is truly an owner managed property, like the original VRBO, and you can tell the difference! Great snorkel spot right across the street that you can walk to and the owners have provided you with snorkel equipment, boogie boards, rash guards and a cooler. Just bring yourself! Loved every minute of our stay and would love to stay here again on our next visit😊

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miriam F.

18 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip to the Big Island

Wonderful place, one of the nicest we’ve ever rented. Great beach equipment provided, lovely views, convenient location to shops and sites and beaches. Also, everything in excellent working order. Highly recommend!

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James J.

3 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

W O W !!! Literally a tropical paradise!!!

Hosts go above above and beyond to provide EVERYTHING we needed for a perfect vacation. From snorkel gear to beach chairs, umbrella, cooler and towels. Unit is immaculate and linens smell amazing! Kitchen furnished perfectly. Bed so comfy and view spectacular. Thank you for sharing this beautiful place with us!

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

12 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kona paradise!

Great location, fantastic accommodation & wonderful hosts! We could not ask for better & loved our stay here!

Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can't wait to return!

If I were more selfish, I'd hesitate to say how lovely this home is because I wouldn't want it to be booked when we're ready for our next visit! But I can't say enough good things about this property and the wonderful hosts. Everything was clean and comfortable, & the unit was well-stocked with beach supplies (chairs & towels) and kitchen equipment. The location is also great with an easy walk to the beach with nice snorkeling and nearby dining options. The only thing negative I can think to say also a positive thing - a crew makes some noise with blowers around 7 am every day cleaning up the beach area across the street for a short time, so bring some earplugs if you're a light sleeper like I am. But that's a very small price to pay for a well-kept beach. It was easy to reach the hosts when we had an issue resulting from some scheduled internet maintenance, and the problem was quickly resolved. We very much enjoyed our visit and look forward to staying there in the future!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline K.

9 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!!

Loved this place! The view of the beach and sunset from the living room, bedroom, and lanai were perfect. The unit was very clean and nicely decorated with quality linens. The king bed was also comfortable. The A/C worked very well. The building is in a great location just across the street from a beach with excellent snorkeling and a lifeguard. The pool was warm and well maintained with a view of the beach. The owners were very welcoming and communicated timely. With that said, we had no issues that needed to be addressed. As advertised, there is no elevator, but we got used to the stairs to the 3rd story. We definitely recommend staying here!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen D.

8 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

Honestly probably one of the best rentals and I’ve rented lots. They provide the extra amenities that I usually have to get to start a nice vacation. All the gear you need for beach and snorkel. Don’t need to worry about that. Quiet, clean and perfect location right across from Kahuluu Bay for great snorkeling. The 2 baths was just wonderful and we even received very nice welcoming gifts. Easy communication as well . We really enjoyed our stay. Mahalo !!

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

15 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

Surfing Turtle was a great property for our Kona vacation. Communication with the owners was prompt, condo was clean, had great beach gear and the home was stocked with everything you’d need in a rental. The welcome gift was great and snorkeling across the street was some of the best variety of fish we saw all week. Thank you for sharing your home with us!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay R.

31 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Love to snorkel - than this is the place for you. Right across the street form the best place to snorkel on the Big Island. Condo is very clean and very nicely decorated. The lanai is wonderful - with a great view of the water and the sounds of birds. Grocery store is minutes away and the barbecue is great if you like to cook. (I am so forunate my husband is a great cook!)

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

20 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Condo, Special Location

Kahalu’u Beach Park is one of the best places to snorkel on the Big Island and this wonderful condo is right across the street from the beach. The snorkeling is amazing! The ocean views from the lanai are beautiful. It is a bonus to be able to see the beach activity from the lanai to determine how busy the beach is. Owners, Rachal and Jason, take great pride in their condo. It is lovely inside, beautifully updated, and full of amenities. With all the snorkeling we did, it was great to have two full bathrooms. The condo felt like home. I certainly didn’t want to leave. Rachel and Jason are attentive owners and good communicators. They gave us some great suggestions for the activities that we were most interested in, nearby snorkeling and hiking. It should be noted that there are two minor items to consider, stairs to the condo and street noise. The stairs were a plus for us, more exercise, but for some people the stairs may be a strain. Also, the condo is located on a fairly busy street that can be noisy. On the positive side, the street offers easy access to drive north or south without winding through a neighborhood or large resort. Planning to rent this condo again next year!

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick G., SANTA FE NM USA

8 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Condo across beautiful beach with beautiful view and beautiful beach

Clean comfortable convenient. The owners accommodated our requests and even bought us food as we arrived late in Christmas day

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen N.

4 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A gem of a condo

We had a truly wonderful week-long getaway. The condo is exceptionally well appointed and maintained. The owners have set it up so that you feel you are visiting with friends, rather than in an anonymous rental space. There was a thoughtful welcoming gift, beautiful art on the walls, gear to use if you needed it, and a ready response to our one question. The best guidebook to the island tells you that there is road noise, but it is a small trade-off for a special location, in this case just across from a wonderful snorkeling beach. We loved being on the third floor for the view. People who have difficulty with stairs should note that there is no elevator. Again, a small trade-off for a week in paradise. We hope to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

14 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for Us

If we have a choice, we like being a little south of Kona, so that's where start our search. Well, our searching is over if "Surfing Turtle" is available! Just so quiet and conveniently located. First of all the unit itself is wonderful. Clean, modern amenities, decorated beautifully, and a great view from the Lanai. We didn't utilize them, but the pool, hot tub, and grill areas were all well maintained and gave the place a great vibe! Great snorkeling right across the street at Kahalu'u Beach Park (we'd go before breakfast, nobody is there yet!). If you like to kayak, it's only 20 minutes to beautiful Kealakakua Bay and dolphins.10 minutes from Keauhou Bay with charters available (our personal opinion is to do the amazing night Manta Ray Adventure, gentle giants swimming right past you!). Grocery store and Long's is very close at Keauhou Shopping Center. And you're only a few minutes from Kona for everything that's up there. And finally, the owners are simply wonderful! In a word. Paradise. Mahalo Mary & Kevin M

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica P.

10 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surfing Turtle

Enjoyed spending time viewing sunsets and proximity to Kahulu’u Park For snorkeling. 3rd story condo with great amenities

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

2 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cannot beat this spot!

Best location with world class snorkeling across the street! The patio view cannot be beat! Two showers, comfortable king bed and couch, well equipped kitchen, excellent AC, in-unit W/D makes for the perfect Kona/Kahaluu vacation! Will stay here every time we come to Kona!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

19 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views of ocean sunsets

Clean one bedroom/two bath condo in great location across the street from nice snorkeling bay. Nice pool and spa. The only drawback is access requires going down one flight of stairs then up three flights of stairs. Overall highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Your host

We moved to the Big Island in 2013, looking for the best spot in the world to swim with sea turtles and mantas. We found it here in Kona. We met in Costa Rica working with sea turtles and fell in love, then we moved around, had our beautiful daughter and finally settled on the Big Island with one set of Grandparents.

Why they chose this property

Kahalu'u is very special to us. When we first came to visit Hawaii, we stayed in this condo and explored the reef and fell in love with this spot. It inspired us to move to Hawaii in 2013 and we have been enjoying Kahalu'u ever since. We do everything we can to help protect this natural wonder, from volunteering for reef education and awareness to collecting coral spawn to assist scientist grow corals that can sustain our warming oceans. We hope that you find that you care about Kahalu'u when you are here and are inspired as we were to learn more about protecting this marvel of nature.

What makes this property unique

This reef is super shallow and easy to snorkel and see fish, crabs, octopus and many other marine creatures. Sea Turtles are a common resident of our bay and often are seen by snorkelers as they are exploring the bay. The bay itself has a rich Hawaiian history and is a popular destination for tourists and locals. Half of the bay is sheltered and suitable for snorkeling the other half is open to the ocean and provides an excellent surfing reef.

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