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AMAZING WHALE WATCHING OCEAN VIEWS-Fall SPECIAL Rates! Voted TOP 1 % of VRBO

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A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and lush greenery.
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A spacious living area with wooden flooring, wicker furniture, and a ceiling fan.
A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by tropical plants and a pathway leading to the entrance.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by white chairs. There is a large potted plant in the center of the table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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KONA COAST, HI
  • Place, Pebbles Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, South Kona Beaches
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Private Outdoor Shower

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Captain Cook

Located in Opihihale, a neighbourhood in Captain Cook, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Pebbles Beach and South Kona Beaches reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bay View Farm and Big Island Bees. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
KONA COAST, HI

What's nearby

  • Pebbles Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • South Kona Beaches - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 17 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 29 min drive - 40.8 km
  • Kailua Pier - 46 min drive - 56.3 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kona Rainforest Organic Coffee Farm
  • ‪Mid Pacific Kona Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • Ktl Kona Coffee

Frequently asked questions

Is AMAZING WHALE WATCHING OCEAN VIEWS-Fall SPECIAL Rates! Voted TOP 1 % of VRBO pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at AMAZING WHALE WATCHING OCEAN VIEWS-Fall SPECIAL Rates! Voted TOP 1 % of VRBO?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AMAZING WHALE WATCHING OCEAN VIEWS-Fall SPECIAL Rates! Voted TOP 1 % of VRBO on 1 Mar 2027 start from AU$1,964, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at AMAZING WHALE WATCHING OCEAN VIEWS-Fall SPECIAL Rates! Voted TOP 1 % of VRBO?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at AMAZING WHALE WATCHING OCEAN VIEWS-Fall SPECIAL Rates! Voted TOP 1 % of VRBO?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at AMAZING WHALE WATCHING OCEAN VIEWS-Fall SPECIAL Rates! Voted TOP 1 % of VRBO?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is AMAZING WHALE WATCHING OCEAN VIEWS-Fall SPECIAL Rates! Voted TOP 1 % of VRBO located?

Located in Opihihale, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Pebbles Beach and South Kona Beaches. Ho'okena Beach Park and Painted Church are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 165 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a truly special place to spend time on the Big Island. The home is light and airy with a wrap-around deck overlooking the ocean and the property gardens. The house is comfortably furnished and beautifully decorated with colorful original art by the owners. The kitchen is stocked with everything needed for preparing meals, and the outside table overlooking the ocean is a perfect place to eat. The location is high on the side of a hill, in a small neighborhood looking west to the ocean and some lava fields. There is a small beach at the foot of the hill, and some very nice hiking trails heading along the coast in either direction. House has a full sized washer and dryer, and is fully equipped with beach equipment for guests to use. The hosts are very gracous, excellent communicators with a web site prepared to introduce you to the area. We had a lovely week here and we look forward to returning in future years.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 6 Nov 2026
Andre, you so kind to provide this feedback! We are overwhelmed with your kindness. We sincerely hope you will return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michele is a an excellent host, warm, welcoming and fast responding to messages. The home is clean VERY clean and well stocked. The location is excellent for relaxation. With amazing ocean views and sunsets. I loved sleeping to the sound of coqui frogs and waking to the birds singing. Easy drive to volcanoes or down town Kona, right in the middle. I really appreciated location as I was able to spend more time at Two Step or Pebbles beach instead of long drives. We will be back! Mahalo Michele
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. Host was great. House was clean, patio deck was awesome to sit out on and watch the sunset. Would definitely stay again.
Sunset from the deck
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2026
Hi SamanTha, we are so gr that you enj you vac tim with us. We wo lo to have you or you friends/family back or join us at 25%discount through Nove 1! We always try to mAke our guests comfortAble!! We are so grateful to provide a home away from home . Aloha!! Michele and Ron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent kitchen and amenities, beautiful area and view, reasonable price, and responsive hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2026
Dear William, thank you so much for your very positive review! We hope you will return and enjoy our special 10% off on your next stay. We would love to host your friends and family as well as this cool discount. Have a wonderful Spring ahead! ALOHA, Michele and Ron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A fantastic stay

We had a beautiful stay and a wonderful time. The stay was perfect and we will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2025
Hi Robert! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay. It is our pleasure to see SO MANY guests over our12 years give us 150 FIVE-STAR rating. We always strive to give our best service and attention to all our travelers. Our home has been loved and cared for over the hundreds of travelers. We had one low rating recently with untruthful remarks, which dismayed and shocked us. But we know that there are so many more wonderful guests, like yourselves, that will appreciate this lovely island experience. Just in the last two weeks, we have upgraded our property with new appliances and refreshed with stylish furnishings. Next time you come, you will have a French press for your coffee and a state of the art pressure cooker. And just in case cooking is not part of your interests, we have new beach supplies and new travel experiences. Please do return. Robert, and you all will receive a 15% discount for your overall stay. All the best, and have a happy summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was awesome to work with. Great follow up. The amenities were everything we needed
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our hosts were welcoming. Ron was great at communicating, especially when we had a water heater problem. He got on it right away and had the problem fixed. The house was clean, comfortable and artfully decorated. The design, with high ceilings, was beautiful.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A bit of paradise on earth

The coastal views are spectacular from the elevated lanai and the tropical gardens gorgeous. Home has most everything necessary for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2025
Thank you, Charles! You are very welcome and we sincerely hope you all we return. All our returning guests get 10% off. ALOHA!! Michele and Ron
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This vacation house is absolutely beautiful. The views from the lanai are unmatched, especially at sunset. We were even able to see humpback whales from the lanai. The only draw back for our group was that there is no air conditioning, only ceiling fans and trade winds. We slept with the screens open to let in the wind. It was nice to hear all the birds and geckos singing 24/7. We enjoyed being a little further from town because it offered a more laid back, quiet environment. Additionally the hosts are very responsive and even provided different ideas on local attractions. We could have stayed on the lanai for days just watching the view! It was beautiful.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Have a wonderful time!

Beautiful home! Everything was clean and our expectations were certainly met. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great rental place

The host is great with communication and stays proactive to resolve our issues. The house is very pretty and has great view. There are many great beaches nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent place to stay to enjoy the paradise of Hawaii

Very comfortable, clean and well decorated home. Beautiful views of the ocean. Made our stay so much better having a place to come back and relax. Some of the best snorkeling is within 15-20 minutes.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Thank you, Matthew and family, for a great review! We take alot of personal pride in our lovely home and we always seek to make our guests happy and comfortable. We are so glad you found the great snorkeling spots around our home. It is really a great location if you are looking for that Hawaiian ocean and nature experience. We wish you all the best and please do come back soon! Michele and Ron
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Kona Paradise

Charming seaside retreat in jungle-like environment. Expansive ocean views. Friendly geckos on-site.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2024
Thank you for your review. I am writing to ask how we might improve the property. I saw a 4 out of 5 stars and would like to know what it would take to get that last star for our upcoming guests.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Tropical, with an ocean view

Stunning property. Not our first time to the islands and the grounds were just what we love. Beautiful sunsets. Older home and decor, but very clean and has everything you may need for your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2025
Thank you, Bonnie! We are happy you are satisfied. We are very diligent to all our guests and we sincerely hope you will return. ALOHA Michele
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable Home Near Hilo

The was a nice place to stay to visit the Hilo area The owners live next door and greeted us with fresh fruit from their trees . The home was clean and comfortable . We enjoyed the restaurants in Pahao not far away
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Thank you, Judy. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and different destinations on the island. Do Remember that we provide a 10% discount for returning to stay with us! We also give Family and Friend Discounts too! All the best, Michele and Ron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place!

Everything was gorgeous. We loved the area, view and interior decorations. The host is quite the artist! Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
thank you, Addison for your lovely review! we greatly appreciate it! Michele and Ron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Perfect get away retreat.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2024
Dear Thom, Thank you for your review. We are so grateful to have guests such as yourselves. We have been renting for 12 years and have over 100 5-star reviews. Our desire is to make our guests happy. This home is our second home and not really a vacation rental, that is why it shows alot of TLC. We hope you and your family return; our ocean views will be waiting for you all!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from Home

Beautiful view and surroundings. Had everything we needed for our stay. Plenty of room for our family. Will need a car if wanting to see other areas of the island. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

Wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2025
I know I am late thanking you for the very pleasant review, Richard. But I am hoping that you will remember those sunny days in Kona and KONA LEILANI VACATION HOME. We are still dedicating ourselves to keep this home open and wonderful for our travelers. We have just updated the property and acquired new appliances for the cook in you. In case, you are not into the 'kitchen', we have refreshed the interior of our home with new dining set and more. We hope you are well, Richard. We hope you will join us again and when you do , we will provide you 15% discount off your stay. In the meantime, have a great Spring and Summer ahead! ALOHA Michele and Ron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A very relaxing place to stay

The home is very well equipped and exceptionally well decorated with a variety of original artwork. It feels like a home rather than a rental. The on-site (downstairs) caretaker, Vee, is very caring and helpful without being intrusive. This was a very relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise Found

Amazing place to stay on the Big Island, set in a veritable Garden of Eden. Beautifully decorated, furnished, and hosted, the house is quiet, with beautiful ocean views and spectacular sunsets. We were lulled to sleep every night by Island breezes and the chirping of tree frogs. We loved every second of our stay and we would love to stay there again. Great location too.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely location

What a pleasant and enjoyable experience to stay in your lovely home in a quiet neighborhood. The views and sounds are stunning. You have a great host to greet your renters. Vee is a gem, treasure her.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolute Paradise!

As amazing as the photos on this listing are, they don't even really do justice to how spectacular it is. The view is as good as you can find anywhere in Hawaii, and we watched sunset every evening from the lanai. Easy access to lots of beaches without ever needing to go into Kona.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for large families

Very easy to book, perfect size for 3 generations. Saw whales right from the balcony and caught fish at Pebble beach. We left the fishing rod so try your luck. Loved our week in Paradise!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
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