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Oceanfront Home | Gated Kona Bay Estates | AC in Bedrooms. Blue Water

Waterfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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This luxury, 2-story oceanfront estate on Big Island boasts one of the best locations on the entire Kona coast.
Watch the stars while relaxing in the hot tub!
Expansive tiled living room with open sightlines.
Enjoy your favorite shows on the smart TV.
Gourmet kitchen with 6 burner range!

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10315.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Kailua Pier
  • Place, Kamakahonu Beach
  • Place, Kailua-Kona Wharf
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Primary Bedroom Loft

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bedroom 2 Ensuite

Guest Bedroom 3 Ensuite

Half Bathroom

Primary Ensuite

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront Home | Gated Kona Bay Estates | AC in Bedrooms. Blue Water

This luxury, 2-story oceanfront estate on Big Island boasts one of the best locations on the entire Kona coast. With 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, expansive living areas, and unique amenities for up to 10 guests, you’ll truly be able to claim the island adventure of a lifetime here at Blue Water by Gather. This Big Island vacation rental resides in the exclusive Kona Bay Estates with proximity to Kona village, where you’ll find extensive fine dining, shopping, and Hawaiian activities to fill your vacation days with cherished memories. In addition to your private pool, there’s a swimming lagoon and beautiful white sand beach within the Kona Bay Estates gated community. This lagoon is one of the few places on the Kona Coast which is usable all year round, due to its shallow warm water.

When you first enter the property, you’ll be greeted by the large, wrap-around driveway and Hawaiian Poi Pounder fountain. Blue Water has numerous decorative touches and features inspired by the unique history of the island, which offers its guests a glimpse into its special past. The main living area has numerous doors that welcome the outdoor sounds and scents of the tropical flora, along with all the cooling tradewinds. The living room and kitchen area are spacious and ideal for entertaining guests, with a large curved granite bar, Koa media center, and dining area for all your guests. With the doors wide open throughout the day, your living area seems to expand right to the dazzling Pacific.

From your outdoor lanai, you can take in breathtaking sunsets each night from your lounge chairs or beautiful pool and spa area. Blue Water sits on over half an acre of tropical landscaping, with recent upgrades made to the property to ensure the most unique vacation home experience. The owner also recently added AC in all the bedrooms, updated many of the furnishings, and invested in new sliding doors to ensure the open-air feeling of the main floor living area is easy to access. Most guests have the doors open to take advantage of the ocean breezes, therefore the AC thermostat is preset to shut off at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm during the day. It operates continuously at night, with a minimum temperature of 74 degrees to ensure maximum comfort for you and your guests.

The primary bedroom suite is privately situated on the second level with incredible ocean views. It features a King-size canopy bed, private lanai, etched glass walk-in shower, jetted tub, and large walk-in closet. There’s a separate media lounge area within the primary suite, which provides additional sleeping accommodations.

Leading from the media room, there’s a set of spiral stairs that leads to an observation room with Twin-size beds. The observation room has 360-degree windows for mesmerizing views of the ocean and mountains. If you have older children, this would be the perfect space for them to hang out. The other 2 suites reside on the first and second levels, with a King-size bed and a Queen-size canopy bed and private bath within the rooms respectively.

As part of your reservation, you’ll have exclusive access to concierge services. Some of the service options include daily maid service, airport pick-up, lei greeting, private whale watching and snorkeling tours, and private chefs.
You will be so delighted with this home that you'll want to come back year after year!

TA 022-625-4848-01

This property is a licensed short-term vacation rental. STVR 19-353850 / NUC-19-0699 / PL-NUCR-2024-002562

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 750050340000, GE-022-625-4848-01, TA-022-625-4848-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Historic Kailua Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. Hulihe‘e Palace State Monument and Hulihee Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Swing Zone and Kailua-Kona Wharf. Kona Community Aquatic Center and KBXtreme are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Kailua Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kailua Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kona Brewing Company - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kona Brewing Co. & Brewpub - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fish Hopper Kona - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Big Kahuna Beach Grill - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Home | Gated Kona Bay Estates | AC in Bedrooms. Blue Water pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Home | Gated Kona Bay Estates | AC in Bedrooms. Blue Water?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Home | Gated Kona Bay Estates | AC in Bedrooms. Blue Water?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Home | Gated Kona Bay Estates | AC in Bedrooms. Blue Water located?

Located in Historic Kailua Village, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area and Kailua Pier. Kailua-Kona Beaches and Keiki Beach are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect for the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Beautiful house and comfortable beds. Kitchen was well stocked. Nice to have a washer and dryer.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa S.

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

wonderful vacation - 3 generations

memorable stay - February whales! great location, the pool was great. House layout was perfect.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Secret

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: So nice we want to keep it a secret,
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

sabrina n.

Dream Home!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Lovely, comfortable and beautiful home with all the amenities.

10/10 Excellent

Brett T.

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

Great location, nice home

RE Company did a great job, and house was clean and well stocked. Only negative was the house has a walkway in front with about 5 groups per hour that walk by (mostly neighbors or other renters), but it takes away from the oceanfront privacy. In spite of that, I'd stay here again :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Best and most relaxing time on the big island!

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: The house was more than we could have expected! The location is ideal. We enjoyed the property so much we are considering a move to the neighborhood!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Blue water

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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 great stay at blue water. We used everything and every inch of space in this beautiful house and grounds.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Blue Water

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The position was fantastic, the home was generally very clean, but the kitchen and bathrooms need updating.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Charyn H.

A Perfect Week at Blue Water

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: Our stay was wonderful from beginning to end. You even arranged for gorgeous weather everyday. We were there with only one of our sons and his family but are already talking about coming back with everyone.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Holly H., Dallas, TX

Graduation Celebration Vacation

This home was slice of paradise! Absolutely gorgeous!The location was so convenient to town without being in the middle of everything. We planned a lot of activities but should have just spent everyday by our pool looking at the beautiful pacific ocean. INCREDIBLE sunsets! Gorgeous views all over the house. Our property managers were so accommodating. They made sure everything was in order for us. Being that we were there during Christmas, they provided us with a tree, poinsetta plants and Christmas candies. It was the best trip we've ever taken. I highly recommend this property.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyed Blue Water

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Great gated property right on the ocean with very good views. Home is very large and opens on the ocean. Very modern kitchen and comfortable furniture inside and out. Heated pool and hot tub.. Great views from the master bedroom which is on the second level. There were only two of us so a lot of room. Would accommodate up to eight people. was a very positive vacation experience.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A delightful stay

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: This was a lovely beachfront property and a splendid place to have our small family reunion (7 adults). We were happy with the choice. Tennis courts near by and tidal pools held some interesting sea specimens. I do think, however, that the dishwasher needs an upgrade. We ended up washing dishes by hand. The clothes washer is also getting a bit tired and doesn't agitate well.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely Fantastic....

We arrived just at sunset, and it was breathtaking!! The view every day was just that and more. The ocean sounds at night and the weather was great. The house was just as the pictures showed, ( a little dissappointed that the doors could not all open) :( Hopefully this will be fixed for the next tennants. Manta Ray dive was unbelievable, Kohala ZipLine was fantastic also! So much to do, not enough time. We came for a much needed stay, 10 days was not enough. This was not our first time to this Island, and is by far our favorite piece of paradise! Hopefully we can return, Loved it!!!!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Rental

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 rented this house for a family vacation which included three couples, 3 children and a baby. Being on the water with a pool was a must and this met our expectations fully. It was as if the house was built for this occasion. The bedrooms and baths were excellent and private, and the living area was not only gorgeous but so accommodating for parents and children together. The pool really was the icing on the cake! It was hard to leave. We didn't go out for meals because it was so much fun and convenient at the house.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A Slice of Heaven

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 greatly enjoyed our stay at Blue Water - it was everything we could have hoped for, and we felt very privileged to have been able to stay. The owner has fitted the house out for guests very well, and it is generally in good condition (remembering the waves are breaking against the lava coastline just 30m from you, and that the tropics are tough on everything). Kona Coast Vacations and our concierge Michelle were very responsive and dealt with minor issues without any delay. Snorkeling, big game fishing, swimming with the manta rays, running, walking, cycling, good dining, and touring the Big Island are all catered for from this great location.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great time again!

This was our second stay at Blue Water. The second time was as great as the first. The listing description and photos are very accurate. The property was very clean with the property manager only a phone call away if anything was needed. Although we did not need anything the property manager called to make sure everything was going well. This was a nice touch, to let us know, to call with any problems. The home is close to all that Kona (and the Big Island itself) has to offer. We were able to do everything we wanted when we wanted. It is located in a very safe gated community. If you are staying in Kona or on the Big Island it does not get any better than this. We will most definantly come back for another stay. Thanks!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

GREAT but...

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was beautiful and the location could not be beaten. We had issues with termite droppings everyday and had to take cutlery and other kitchen stuff out of their drawers so the droppings wouldn't get on something we would use in preparing food. We had a few extra runs in the dishwasher cleaning them before we used Other than that the house lived up to its hype. It was perfect for our family and we would probably book it again.them.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J., Laguna Beach, Ca.

Rode hard and put away wet!

The Great: Absolutely outstanding location! Physical layout = perfect. Drop dead gorgeous view. Couldn't of asked for a romantic setting. Breaching whales 100 yards from back of property. Fairly quiet despite rentals on both sides. The not so great: Did have a little issue w/termites in cabinet, and one morning spent 2 hours sweeping up maggots in kitchen! Hey...it's a house that's totally open to the elements. Want perfect, check into the Four Seasons just down the road. Appliances, dishes, 4 wine glasses, and furnishings were tired. The place was for sale so what can you reasonably expect! Despite the not so great, I'd stay there again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Hank L.

Bleu Water

We arrived on 9/1 to a dirty pool, fans not working and a fridge that was not working. I must say that Mackenzie tried her best to rectify the problems including a small return on rental fee, but this house is not what it is advertised. Great location with spectacular views but would not rent again, not only due to the above mentioned problems but it is a property in need of some upgrade and care. No air conditioning so if the trades are not blowing fans are needed. We also had some valuables go missing requiring a police report. All in all this could have been spectacular, however, would suggest finding another property for the money they asked.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Jack T.

Blue Water at Kona Bay Estates

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is in a good location but is not being well cared for compared to our prior rentals in this neighborhood. It is a bit under equipped for vacation renters and for longer term renters. One key was provided for three locked bedrooms (and they must be locked for security). There are problems with kitchen cabinets, door hinges falling apart on the oceanfront doors, there was no way to clean the floors (i.e. not even a dustpan), the floors were very dirty and the window glide channels are filthy. There were a few plumbing issues also with faucets coming apart and improperly flushing toilets. Given all that, I would still like to rent the property next year but not at the published 11% price increase given the seemingly lack of care for the property. I notified Kona Coast Vacations about that desire on February 12 and they never responded. I was unimpressed with them on this rental and have used them before.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Lovely architecture and design, but poorly maintained

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is just as gorgeous as pictured if not more so. The location is amazing, fantastic view of ocean and sunsets. The original remodel was amazingly well done, with the main room opening entirely (all windows and doors) to the air, a blend of outdoor and indoor reminiscent of Japan and Italy. Rooms are entirely separate from each other, each with its own bath, very convenient, with additional space for very small children near the master bedroom. The only significant problem was maintenance. We had problems with most of the major appliances, some of which almost certainly should be replaced. Many of the kitchen utensils and knives were badly damaged, to the point they obviously should be discarded, and most of the dishes in the cabinets were dirty when we arrived. There were other problems as well, ranging from vermin to insufficient cleaning to poor maintenance, that interfered with the stay. Some of this is to be expected in a rental -- renters can be awfully hard on a place -- but, in this price range, expectations tend to be pretty high on how clean and well maintained a place should be. I suppose we might consider renting it again or recommending it to a friend regardless of the problems since it is such a nice setting and so well designed, but it really is a shame it is not better maintained.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Blue Water

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Blue Water is a nice house but lacked some of the attention to detail that I would expect of a house in this price range. For instance, upon arrival we showed up at the front gates of the subdivision only to find that, despite having booked months in advance, our names had not been provided to the security company. The result was a long 40 minute delay with anxious young kids after a long flight... We were not off to the greatest start. We arrived to find the pool filled with leaves and debris which I skimmed out myself. Not a huge deal but something you'd expect to be taken care of before arrival. It turned out that the auto vacuum in the pool had sucked up a pair of goggles so after I managed to get the goggles out the vacuum worked for the next day and cleaned things up. The other aggravation was the fridge. We bought a bunch of groceries when we first arrived and put stuff in the fridge only to find out the next day that the fridge was broken and froze a bunch of our food. The temperature settings were set properly but it didn't make any difference. I assume it was a damper issue in the fridge. No one was able to fix it for the remainder of our 6 day stay.... The only other thing that I'd warn families with young children about is the fact that the bedrooms are completely separate units. We ended up having our two kids sleep in a room beside the master bedroom because the other two bedrooms were located such that you had to go outside and unlock a door to get into those bedrooms. A bit far away for very young kids but likely a great set up for families with older children. So overall we were satisfied with our stay but we would likely try somewhere else next time we return to the Big Island.

10/10 Excellent

Kris Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great View, the communication about the property was first class. No complaints. Would do it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Exceptional property!

Pictures are accurate and can’t really capture the beauty of the view and outdoor lanai area!Very comfortable home. AC in bedrooms worked well at night. Kitchen is well equipped for cooking meals. Grill is hard lined, so no worry about propane level. Plenty of dishes and serving platters/bowls. Pool and hot tub (not jetted, but nice and warm) stay very clean with whatever filter system they use. Opening up all of the doors on all sides when you’re home is lovely! Outdoor dining table is perfect for meals during sunset. Path in front of home to Queen’s Bath (small beach) is easy and a great place for a nice swim (watch out for urchins!).Very convenient to airport, Costco, Target, groceries, restaurants/shops on Ali’i Drive. Washer/dryer worked really well. Great pool towels and flat, sand free beach towels provided. Big closet with beach/pool equipment/toys left by previous guests (we contributed, too!). Check closet before renting any equipment. I was worried that pond/fountain would mean more bugs, but that wasn’t a problem at all. Sound of water flowing over rocks and into pond is so relaxing. We felt very safe in the gated neighborhood. Having a code (rather than keys) for all of the doors was very convenient. Communication with management about any questions we had during our stay was very efficient and thorough. Loved this home and highly recommend it!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Family reunion

Great property and a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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