Oceanfront Private Home, AC, Outdoor Kitchen, Magic Sands, Lymans Bay, Turtles!

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Fabulous oceanfront home steps to the water!

OUTDOOR dining/living area/kitchen w/ bbq and gas grill

Enjoy the scenery on this bench day and night

Ali enjoying his daily fresh coconut juice after a swim w/turtles and dolphoms

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Kailua-Kona, HI

Magic Sands Beach

14 min walk

Honl's Beach

4 min drive

Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden

7 min drive

Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)

23 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Livingroom

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

**'LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN'** -Heavenly beach house on a little Bay!
*Incredible ocean views and the relaxing sound of the waves right outside your door! *ENJOY watching the Turtles sleep and play a few feet away from your lanai
* Stay indoors and watch your favorite shows on a 72' Flat Screen TV inside Air Condition
*Gated Private Oceanfront Home! Electric Vehicle Charger available!
* Each Bedroom has separate private entrance & Air Conditioning for your comfort!
*No neighbors- only the turtles and fish (House on the side is currently vacant)
*Get away and relax at the cozy Little Piece of Heaven Beach House with the FABULOUS OUTDOOR Kitchen/BBQ and Dining/Living area ..
*Jump into the crystal clear blue ocean steps from your door- morning, noon and evening.. kayak, stand up paddle board, snorkeling, fishing, sailing, jet ski, canoeing, swimming, scuba right or just swimming!

*Offering 2 Brand New 2022 Kia models & 202 Mercedes GLE 350 SUV for rent to our guests- separate from vacation rental. Kia Niro LXS - Beautiful, roomy, Hybrid! Kia Soul LX- Iconic & Fun Driving!
Both Upon availability. Please inquire after reservation is confirmed.

*Minutes to Magic Sands Beach or Kahaluu Beach, the Kona Pier, Japanese Restaurant Shimaichi, Farmer's Market, Gertrudes Jazz and more.
* 2 Large outdoor benches for those who like to sleep in the covered outdoor lanai!
* MOST POPULAR FEATURE OUR GUESTS LOVE: Outdoor Fully Equipped Kitchen, New Stove, Oven, BBQ, Dining Area overlooking Gorgeous Ocean view steps away!

Master Bedroom: King Bed
Living room: Daybed for Single
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bedroom
Security Cameras are NOT turned on during guests stays. There are no security cameras in the interior of home, only exterior.

Keywords: HEALING RETREAT, Oceanfront Home, Kona Coast, Hawaii Beach front, Alii Drive, gated, private, Wedding Site, Family Retreat, Special Occasions, Family Vacation Spot, Luxury Home, Custom Home, Newly Built, Pod Style Home, ADA Accessible W/ Limitations, Infinity. Honey moon, beach cottage, Lyman's Bay, Outdoor Kitchen, Hawaiian Getaway, Oceanfront, Kona Coast, Alii Drive

Property manager

Kim Maruyama

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Private 180 degree views from the property and the waves crashing on the reef

Ocean view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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

* No overnight guests, events or parties allowed without owners authorization; * Please do not leave foods, snacks, fruits, in outdoor patio

*Please do not leave out any valuables in outdoor patio when leaving home, owners will not be responsible for any missing items.

*Please turn off lights and ACs when not in use

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 first aid kit

Property Registration Number W92817419-01, TA-019-678-8224-01

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 Holualoa Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. Hulihee Palace and Hulihe‘e Palace State Monument are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include KBXtreme and Kona Community Aquatic Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Kona Le'a Plantation and Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.

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Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

Magic Sands Beach - 14 min walk
Kahalu'u Beach Park - 4 min drive
Keauhou Shopping Center - 6 min drive
Kailua Pier - 9 min drive
Kailua-Kona Wharf - 9 min drive

Getting around

Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪On The Rocks - ‬5 min drive
‪Island Lava Java Kona - ‬6 min drive
‪Laverne's Sports Bar - ‬5 min drive
‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬13 min walk
‪Humpy's Big Island Alehouse - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Private Home, AC, Outdoor Kitchen, Magic Sands, Lymans Bay, Turtles! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Private Home, AC, Outdoor Kitchen, Magic Sands, Lymans Bay, Turtles!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Private Home, AC, Outdoor Kitchen, Magic Sands, Lymans Bay, Turtles!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Private Home, AC, Outdoor Kitchen, Magic Sands, Lymans Bay, Turtles! located?

This family-friendly Kailua-Kona holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Magic Sands Beach and Kailua-Kona Beaches. Keauhou Shopping Center and Kona Inn Shopping Village are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

29 Apr 2024

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

Tranquil retreat

Such a beautiful place right on the water, we never wanted to leave. The full kitchen had everything we needed, loved that it was outside. Enjoyed the sunsets and the surfers. Bed was so comfortable. Location was great, out of the main, busy Kona area yet close enough that it was a quick drive.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

4 Apr 2024

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

Incredible Location

Loved this place, the location on the ocean is outstanding. Will stay here again....

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K.

18 Mar 2024

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

Exceptional property, great experience

The property delivers everything promised in the listing, including watching the sea turtles. We had a fabulous time. Would do it all again.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kandi J.

20 Feb 2024

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

Sounds of the ocean!

This house is lovely. Very clean, comfortable bed and overall updated well! The ocean was so close! Enjoyed Coffee and a view! Would like to come back in the Summer when the snorkeling would be best. Big swell during our stay prevented us from getting in. Turtles come in to eat here! A few suggestions for the owners might be, way too many door codes. if you left your phone in your room and could not get to your "notes" you get locked out. Maybe make all the doors the SAME code and periodically change them all at the same time. Extra blanket for the bed would have been nice. And larger beach towels would have been nice. Other than these few suggestions, we had a wonderful stay! Mahalo!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W., Midway, UT

22 Oct 2023

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

Amazing location!

The location of this home is just stunning. We never got sick of sitting in the outdoor living space and watching the surfers. There’s pretty much every amenity you could want, although we wished we had brought an outdoor.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., San Diego

2 July 2023

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

FABULOUS FABULOUS FABULOUS

I cannot rave about this place enough. Wow. Right on the water. Sea turtles. Outside kitchen. Privacy. (You do see fisher people on the rocks, but they stay far away and fish.) Everyday we walked down to the tide pools (a couple of feet away!). We mostly lived outside, only going in to sleep or use the bathroom or watch TV late at night. Also so much is new here: the washer and dryer and oven. Everything was spotless. We also rented a brand new car from the owner using Turo. So easy. Also so peaceful. We never wanted to leave. Ordered take out from Kai’s. Great pizza. Twenty minute walk to Magic’s Beach. Ate dinner there twice. Wonderful. We hope to be able to come back. This was an amazing experience. I cannot imagine anyone coming here and not being blown away by the serenity and astounding beauty. Every moment we were here we reminded ourselves how lucky we were to experience this. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 Mar 2023

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

Perfect!

Lovely, comfortable, and beautifully furnished. This place is a perfect retreat spot!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff & Gina H.

16 Nov 2022

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

Peaceful Oceanside retreat

Really delightful place. Right in the middle of everything but felt like we were far from the bustle of the Kona. It’s really impossible to explain what a great place this was…I guess saying we actually postponed our return home just to have a few more days should explain it best :)

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher E.

4 Oct 2022

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

Paradise

What an amazing property! Your own private access to the ocean to snorkel or watch turtles, or catch a gorgeous sunset. Very cool indoor/outdoor living house, sleeping to the sound of the waves every night was perfect. Loved everything about this place.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica U.

30 July 2022

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

Gorgeous

Amazing spot!! Can’t beat it.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

2 Apr 2022

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

Magical oceanfront experience

Wonderful home on the ocean with sea breezes, coconut trees and an oasis for sea turtles. A magical place to relax, explore the tide pools and enjoy the sunsets.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Izumi H.

24 Jan 2022

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

Location, Location, Location!

This is an amazing property! You open the gate and drive into the patio/carport. From there your view is of Lyman’s point. The cottage is bedrooms and bathrooms, a work area and a small area for watching TV. But everything else is outside on the lanai including the entire well-equipped kitchen. We mostly hung out in the living area on the lanai when we were at the rental. There is a protected “pond” area that is open to the ocean but largely protected right next to the the house. There we were visited several times a day by green turtles. You could walk into the pond and see many many types of fish too. The surf was high while we were there so we got to watch great surfers catching the waves from first light on. We slept to the sound of crashing waves. The main part of the house is like a studio with a walk in closet and bathroom. The other bedroom is not directly accessible from the studio part and can only be entered from an exterior door. The other bathroom also has its own exterior door. We were with our adult daughter so this was not an issue for us. It was tempting to just stay at the house all day. We had a lovely time.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

carter w.

24 Nov 2021

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

Family stay

We used Kim’s place as a home base for 4 days and had a great time! Beautiful spot on the island and fun to call home for a few days…

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

David C.

19 Nov 2021

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

A little slice of Heaven!

Wow! Wow! Wow! This home is truly a little slice of heaven! The pictures don't do it justice. The shore line is right there and we had our own personal tide pool where we could see Sun and Angel fish swimming with schools of little fishes. Each time we left the house to go someplace (like Mahai'ula beach) we came back to the house saying, "This is so much better!!" There is only one neighbor to the north of the house and we rarely heard them. We had one minor issue with a light switch which we contacted the owner and it got fixed the same day. A couple of additional comments for awareness: - The sounds of the ocean. If you are looking for a spot where the gentle swish, swish of the ocean can lull you to sleep, this isn't the place. The configuration of the shoreline is quite rocky and irregular, so the wave action can be quite chaotic. - Getting into the ocean. The little cove that this house sits on is large and fairly shallow. However, getting into the cove can be a challenge as it is rocky and the rocks tend to have sea anemones on them with spikes. If I was doing it again, I would have brought diving gloves of some sort to make it easier to navigate the first few feet into the cove. - If you are planning on cooking. Check the pantry items to make sure you have what you need. It was pretty bare when we arrived, but stocked when we left. - If you are planning on going to Mahai'ula beach. DO NOT attempt the drive in anything but a 4X4 vehicle. It is very unfinished. We had a Tahoe and we were worried at some points. The beach itself has two sections: The part that you can walk to from the parking lot which is quite rocky and wavy. And the part that you can hike to (about 10 minutes) that is a more traditional beach. Very pretty beach, but not very quiet. The beach is directly under the flight path to the airport. - If you are planning on doing any sport fishing, I used Kona Deep Sea charters. I was fortunate enough to land a couple of Mahi and a Yellowtail Tuna! Be aware though, that if you want to take any of your catch home with you that they will only filet one of your fish as long as it is under 100lbs. This is pretty standard as their catch does go to a wholesaler which is how they make the majority of their monies. I had a blast and the Mahi I did bring home was plenty! I think that pretty much covers it! Mahalo!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Derek F.

8 Oct 2021

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

Excellent

Amazing house and property

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

15 Aug 2021

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Wow, just wow!

Without a doubt the most beautiful location in Kona!! This place is magical! Close to town and the best beaches in Kona, world class snorkeling, diving and paddle boarding in the backyard! Communication with Kim was great and timely. Thank you for this spectacular location for our family to enjoy a vacation on the Big Island!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

28 June 2021

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

This one will be hard to beat

Our family of three stayed here, while my folks and sister/brother-in-law stayed in a condo about a mile away. We made sure to communicate with the host that we planned to use the house for our family meals and he was very accommodating. As our trip neared, we enjoyed reading the reviews of this house, including a rare less-than-positive review that compares the place to a Bond movie, but starring Timothy Dalton. While that review gave us a good laugh we all agreed the home is more aligned with Sean Connery's Bond. We very much enjoyed meeting Ali and learning about the various artifacts around the property. He was incredibly gracious and the few minor glitches that occurred during our stay were addressed very promptly. The kitchen is very well equipped. The beds are comfortable. The A/C worked well. The star of the show of course is the outdoor living area and we took full advantage of it. In our 7 days, we ate at a restaurant only 3 times because we could find no restaurant with a better view. Of course, with outdoor living comes the occasional outdoor critters, so if you're not up for that, then this may not be our ideal spot. We didn't mind the occasional visits from nature. Our daily excursions were evaluated based on whether they were worth leaving the lanai (three were). With a tide pool, great snorkeling and a surf break in our back yard there was little else we could want (well...maybe a hot tub...that would have put it in the Daniel Craig category).

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lance K.

29 May 2021

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

Amazing

What an amazing place! Right on the water with a full and clean outdoor kitchen and dining area. We had a great time.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chuck S.

19 May 2021

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

It is heaven

Our host, and the house were a delight

Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

28 Sept 2019

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

Beautiful place

Beautiful location

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA C.

17 Aug 2019

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Absolute Paradise

This is definitely a little piece of heaven... Kim was so helpful and responded immediately every time. Everything that we needed was there and them some. I can't wait to get back there and cook in the outdoor kitchen again. We will be back as soon as possible. Thank you so much Kim and Ali... What an amazing time!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B., Denver, Colorado

10 May 2019

MAGICAL

This home is truly a SPECIAL PIECE OF HAWAII!!!!! From start to finish the professionalism on booking this home Was wonderful. Well organized staff, amenities, and the property was sparkling clean. You would miss out on something really special if you do not stay at this amazing home. Jerry

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Stefan M.

25 Apr 2019

Pretty disappointing

This place really is located in a great spot. The garden is beautiful and meticulously maintained. The property manager was very attentive and replied very fast. All of this can unfortunately not change the fact that the house is not worth the money. It is old with too little maintenance done over the past years. The AC would not work and even if it would have we would not have switched it on because it is moldy and rusty. Same holds true for a lot of other features in the house. There is rust everywhere and all the furniture in the house is really old and you can see that it has been heavily used. All the sinks do not drain properly. The whole house is just in this state where everything is just a bit mucky. In addition most of the storage is closed and marked as private. Thus, the master bedroom has almost no place to put clothes. The owner obviously occupies 90% of the walk in closet. I wonder why they cannot remove his stuff? Same holds true for the kitchen. There are two large cabinets marked as private and locked and there is only one shelf to store groceries. All the tableware is so unbelievably cheap it almost makes you laugh. I had spoken with the property manager before and she understood my complaints saying that more upgrades will be done in the future. While I appreciate this I believe the proper way of doing this would be to bring this place up to speed and then rent it out. Waiting for complaints and then taking action is just not right. As mentioned, the setting of this place is great. It would have been great to shoot a James Bond movie - but one with Timothy Dalton.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lola T.

28 Feb 2019

Little piece of heaven.

Communication from the owner and caregiver was prompt. Keep in mind VRBO not the owner will hold your deposit for 5 days after you leave. This place is a solid 4.85 and with a few adjustments could easily be a 5. Little piece of heaven was the perfect description for us, two couples, during our stay for three days February 2019. The location was nice and private. While the water was to rough at the rocks for us to get in and enjoy the water we loved watching the turtles rest in the rocks. We could also see whales breach out away from the bay. Surfers love this area so that was fun to watch too. It was also close to the shops and night life of Kona. The whole unit was nicely stocked and we loved having the kitchen completely under roof outdoors. Very unique. We only prepared breakfast and a few sandwiches but we utilized the island in the kitchen every night as our game table. We hated not to use the beautiful outdoor grill area but our stay was just to short. The only negative in the kitchen area is lack of space for groceries. We were advised to keep food put away when we went to bed or left to prevent rodent or ant issues. ( I can definitely see how that could be an issue but other than some ants in the bathroom that the owner/ caretaker took care of immediately we didn’t have any issues). But we ended up keeping our food in the microwave,fridge and oven because the cabinets were full of dishes etc. There were two additional pantry’s but they were full and locked. A large plastic tub from Costco or one of the pantry’s for renters use could remedy this issue. Bed and bath rooms were nicely presented and furnished. One thing that I would like to make clear, one bedroom entrance is from the the outside at the rear of the house and the bathroom is actually a separate outdoor entrance a few steps away. So when you wake up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom you have to go outside, then go into the bathroom. Luckily for us it only rained one night and while we would come back again it wasn’t the most convenient set up and for me would be totally unusable for children. The outdoor furniture seating is nice but could use some updating. The wood benches are just gorgeous but the uniqueness makes comfort a bit difficult. Only other thing we didn’t anticipate was the remodeling taking place next door with a jackhammer until 9:00 at night. Not the owners fault, but keep it in mind.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donna 1-4 C.

23 Feb 2019

Spectacular spot

This property is truly amazing. Everything you need and more. Enjoyed relaxing in the outdoor living space, watching the whales and turtles in a truly natural setting. You feel peace and tranquility the moment you step into this space. Loved every moment.

About the host

Hosted by Kim Maruyama

Architect, President of Alii Architects, University of Michigan, Masters of Architecture.
Resident of Kona since 1991,
Avid Swimmer, free diver, chef, traveler, photographer, nature lover, Stand-up Paddler

Why they chose this property

This is the most unique little beach house in Kona! You have it all.... the AMAZING HEALING ocean, the palm trees, gorgeous sunsets, private gated estate--- relax, rejuvenate and let your cares be gone!

What makes this property unique

Our friends and I love the outdoor cooking, BBQ and jumping into the water at all times of the day. We love going kayaking, surfing, paddleboarding, swimming and snorkeling... the water is crystal clear, super clean and has the most beautiful marine life! Everyday is amazing in this Little Piece of Heaven!