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Quiet get-away in Lush Tropical Setting- 5 min walk to snorkeling beach!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 7
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Captain Cook, HI
- Kapahukapu Manini Beach3 min walk
- Captain Cook Monument
- Kealakekua Bay
- Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)53 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Quiet get-away in Lush Tropical Setting- 5 min walk to snorkeling beach!
Experience spinner dolphins, sea turtles, hump-back whales (in winter), manta rays, amazing fish and coral reefs at pristine Kealakekua Bay, a protected marine sanctuary.
Enjoy glorious sunsets through the palm fronds from the lanai or walk a few steps to the bay for your photos.
At Manini beach find excellent snorkeling and small sandy pools for little children. We have a one-man kayak and a one-man SUP/kayak combo for our guest’s use and a good variety of snorkel gear in many sizes. The shady park with picnic tables will keep everyone happy for hours! Come back to the house and consider using the outdoor shower to rinse off sand and sea water, pick some fruit from the trees, then relax on the private, covered second story lanai.
This spacious and airy home sleeps seven comfortably with large screened windows, high ceilings and overhead fans in every room. The decor is laid back Hawaiian from days gone by. Walls are decorated with local artwork as well as art collected in the South Pacific in the 1960s and more recently the Cook Islands.
There is a desk and office chair in the nook off the living room. Feel free to use the 25” wide monitor, full size keyboard, mouse and docking station.
The master bedroom has a queen-size bed, newly remodeled private bath with a walk-in shower. An adjoining sleeping porch has a twin bed.
The hall bedroom ("hula room") has a queen-size bed and adjoining updated bath that also opens to the hall. The third bedroom ("bird room") has twin beds.
Prepare meals in the well equipped kitchen that includes a rice cooker, cast iron skillets, blender, coffee grinder and your choice of coffee makers. Sleep with the sound of the ocean in your ears and wake to the riotous songs of birds outside your window. Feed the birds each morning and enjoy the show while you sip your coffee.
The Bay and the village of Napo'opo'o are unlike any you will find in the islands. The area is a quiet village with no condos, hotels, stores, or crowds. All shopping and dining are located 4 miles up the hill in Captain Cook or in the other local villages of Kealakekua and Kainaliu Town. Coolers are available at the front door and in the downstairs laundry area to keep your food purchases fresh - including fish from the Sunday farmers market.
The yard is a forest of palms and fruit trees - including papaya, grapefruit, soursop, tangerine, lime, lemon, orange, star fruit, banana and mango. Feel free to help yourselves to the bounty. There is also a fruit and banana bread stand down the street.
Most rentals down at the bay have an additional rental unit and ours is no exception however the second unit has a permanent tenant. Karen has lived on the property for over 20 years in a small Ohana below the house. She has proven to be a wonderful local resource to our guests and is available for issues that may arise.
The house is located in an intimate neighborhood which most guests appreciate and enjoy, and we observe quiet time after 8:00 PM out of respect for our neighbors. Parties and events are not allowed. Rentals are for a minimum of 5 nights.
FRONT DOOR IS AT TOP OF FULL FLIGHT OF STAIRS.
Enjoy glorious sunsets through the palm fronds from the lanai or walk a few steps to the bay for your photos.
At Manini beach find excellent snorkeling and small sandy pools for little children. We have a one-man kayak and a one-man SUP/kayak combo for our guest’s use and a good variety of snorkel gear in many sizes. The shady park with picnic tables will keep everyone happy for hours! Come back to the house and consider using the outdoor shower to rinse off sand and sea water, pick some fruit from the trees, then relax on the private, covered second story lanai.
This spacious and airy home sleeps seven comfortably with large screened windows, high ceilings and overhead fans in every room. The decor is laid back Hawaiian from days gone by. Walls are decorated with local artwork as well as art collected in the South Pacific in the 1960s and more recently the Cook Islands.
There is a desk and office chair in the nook off the living room. Feel free to use the 25” wide monitor, full size keyboard, mouse and docking station.
The master bedroom has a queen-size bed, newly remodeled private bath with a walk-in shower. An adjoining sleeping porch has a twin bed.
The hall bedroom ("hula room") has a queen-size bed and adjoining updated bath that also opens to the hall. The third bedroom ("bird room") has twin beds.
Prepare meals in the well equipped kitchen that includes a rice cooker, cast iron skillets, blender, coffee grinder and your choice of coffee makers. Sleep with the sound of the ocean in your ears and wake to the riotous songs of birds outside your window. Feed the birds each morning and enjoy the show while you sip your coffee.
The Bay and the village of Napo'opo'o are unlike any you will find in the islands. The area is a quiet village with no condos, hotels, stores, or crowds. All shopping and dining are located 4 miles up the hill in Captain Cook or in the other local villages of Kealakekua and Kainaliu Town. Coolers are available at the front door and in the downstairs laundry area to keep your food purchases fresh - including fish from the Sunday farmers market.
The yard is a forest of palms and fruit trees - including papaya, grapefruit, soursop, tangerine, lime, lemon, orange, star fruit, banana and mango. Feel free to help yourselves to the bounty. There is also a fruit and banana bread stand down the street.
Most rentals down at the bay have an additional rental unit and ours is no exception however the second unit has a permanent tenant. Karen has lived on the property for over 20 years in a small Ohana below the house. She has proven to be a wonderful local resource to our guests and is available for issues that may arise.
The house is located in an intimate neighborhood which most guests appreciate and enjoy, and we observe quiet time after 8:00 PM out of respect for our neighbors. Parties and events are not allowed. Rentals are for a minimum of 5 nights.
FRONT DOOR IS AT TOP OF FULL FLIGHT OF STAIRS.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Ocean view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Steep stairs! Close supervision required.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 GE-144-729-8560-01, TA-144-729-8560-01
About the area
Captain Cook
Located in Captain Cook, this holiday home is near the beach. Kona Country Club and Holua Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative and Big Island Bees. Bay View Farm and Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden are also worth visiting. With kayaking, snorkelling and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Captain Cook, HI
What's nearby
- Kapahukapu Manini Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
- Kona Coffee Living History Farm - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
- Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 14 min drive - 7.6 km
- Magic Sands Beach - 29 min drive - 23.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 13 min drive
- Korner Pocket Sports Bar & Grill - 13 min drive
- Shaka Tacoz - 11 min drive
- The Coffee Shack - 12 min drive
- HiCO - Hawaiian Coffee - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Catherine Corsello

Having spent a couple of years in Hawaii as a child, I have felt a deep connection to the islands ever since. Yearly visits to see family have helped maintain this connection. I never get tired of visiting the Big Island, especially when the weather in Colorado is cold and snowy!
Why they chose this property
I have explored the Big Island for many years with an eye to buying the right property when the opportunity arose. This house felt like home the minute I stepped into it. It has the open, airy feel and relaxed vibe that our house in the islands had so many years ago.
What makes this property unique
This is a true get away, an escape from the hustle and bustle of town. The house is down a winding road with breathtaking views. The neighborhood is quiet and friendly with excellent access to snorkeling and kayaking in Kealakekua Bay. is only 4 miles from the Place of Refuge, a National Park and historic site.
At your leisure, stroll to Manini Beach to check out the surf, take a dip or sit and read in the shade. A slightly longer walk ends at sandy Ke'ei Beach.
After relaxing next to the shore, you could take a 15 minute drive up the hillside to the small towns of Captain Cook and Kealakekua - or continue on to Kona for restaurants, shopping and movie theaters.
The Sunday Farmer's Market in Captain Cook features fresh fish, island produce, local crafts and a variety of food stalls. Live music adds local flair. Be sure to do your grocery shopping while in town. The only business near the house is a fruit stand where you can also purchase banana bread.
End the day with another stroll to the beach, this time to watch the sun set into the waves off Manini Beach. Back home to grill up dinner and listen as the coqui frogs begin their nightly serenade.
At your leisure, stroll to Manini Beach to check out the surf, take a dip or sit and read in the shade. A slightly longer walk ends at sandy Ke'ei Beach.
After relaxing next to the shore, you could take a 15 minute drive up the hillside to the small towns of Captain Cook and Kealakekua - or continue on to Kona for restaurants, shopping and movie theaters.
The Sunday Farmer's Market in Captain Cook features fresh fish, island produce, local crafts and a variety of food stalls. Live music adds local flair. Be sure to do your grocery shopping while in town. The only business near the house is a fruit stand where you can also purchase banana bread.
End the day with another stroll to the beach, this time to watch the sun set into the waves off Manini Beach. Back home to grill up dinner and listen as the coqui frogs begin their nightly serenade.
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