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South Kona Hideaway
Lanai is the lower deck and the lookout is the upper. West view for sunset.
Private entry.
Large deck, remodeled. Garden views with limited ocean views.
'The Lanai' living room (cable TV, DVD, stereo)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Massages in spa

Explore the area

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Captain Cook, HI
  • Place, Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Magic Sands Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury And Aloha Await You! Relaxation, Great Snorkeling, Large Unit

South Kona Hideaway is near some of the best snorkeling Hawaii has to offer. We are situated between Honaunau (Place of Refuge) and Kealakekua Bay at an elevation of 900 ft. Your beautifully decorated suite has a living room with a queen sofa bed, large flat screen television with cable. Your living room opens onto a large lanai, where you can relax. Your spacious kitchen has a sink, microwave, toaster, full-sized refrigerator/freezer, and dining table. There is a small camp oven/stove and barbecue outside of this unit which is shared with the other guests. The bedroom has a king sized Sleep Number bed for your comfort, and private bath with shower.

We are easy to find, located approximately 45 minutes South of the airport, 30 minutes South of Kailua-Kona (town), and 20 minutes South of Keauhou. The volcano is approximately a two hour scenic drive. Your suite has dedicated parking, and a private entrance.

TA/GET 124-256-8704-01

We only have two suites, and we live on site. Don't know what to see? We can give you some recommendations.

No children under the age of 7.

Aloha and luxury await you! Welcome home to South Kona Hideaway!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 7
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Over age 7 and well behaved.
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Events

Events allowed
If both units booked.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Can smoke on grounds away from the building.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number TA-124-256-8704-01, GE-124-256-8404-01
Property # 507165vb
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: If both units booked.
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Captain Cook

Located in Captain Cook, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Magic Sands Beach and Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary, while Kona Coffee Living History Farm and H.N. Greenwell Store Museum are cultural highlights. Bay View Farm and Big Island Bees are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain climbing nearby.
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Captain Cook, HI

What's nearby

  • Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 24 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Kailua Pier - 31 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 46 min drive - 63.9 km
  • Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course - 61 min drive - 62.3 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Korner Pocket Sports Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Tacoz - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kona Chips - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury And Aloha Await You! Relaxation, Great Snorkeling, Large Unit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury And Aloha Await You! Relaxation, Great Snorkeling, Large Unit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury And Aloha Await You! Relaxation, Great Snorkeling, Large Unit?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury And Aloha Await You! Relaxation, Great Snorkeling, Large Unit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury And Aloha Await You! Relaxation, Great Snorkeling, Large Unit located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary and within 3 miles (5 km) of Bay View Farm and Big Island Bees. Painted Church is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 110 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

craig j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Conveniently located, hosts are delightful, fresh fruit and eggs each morning, takes a night or two to get use to coqui frogs singing. Rural feel to location. Close to our favorite snorkeling and breakfast spots.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super welcoming place with a lush garden, breezy ocean view, warm hosts. Access to fresh fruits, eggs, most beach accessories and views. Great location in quiet South Kona area
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina P.

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

South Kona

We had a great stay. Tina and Kerriwere wonderful hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JACK R.

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

Captain Cook

Awesome location, accommodations, and hosts.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

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

Peaceful getaway

We had a great time!! Tina was an awesome host we so enjoyed our stay!!! Hope to make it back there again !!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessi K.

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

Great location and hosts

Second time staying here and we enjoyed it just as much as the first time. Great hosts!! Plenty of space, great view, cooler weather being uphill a ways from the water. A really nice place to get away and relax. Plus it's just a short drive to great snorkeling.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernadine C.

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

Return visit to Paradise!

Tina and Kerri are wonderful hosts. It’s like returning to see old friends!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2024
As with you two. So great to have return visitors.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim V.

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

Great Hospitality

I can’t say enough about our stay. Tina and Kerri were great hosts. Anything we needed they were prompt and attentive. The property was quiet, clean, and perfect for our stay. We would stay again in the future.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Came as strangers and left feeling like family. Tina and Keri are absolutely amazing hosts. Not only do they share their little piece of paradise but they also spoil you with fresh homemade muffins, fresh fruit from their property and eggs from their lovely chickens! Everything you could need was provided- chairs, cooler, umbrellas, towels etc! They had many guidebooks to help you find the best beaches, hikes etc. and were often around to answer any questions or give tips on where to go. We also enjoyed hanging out and getting to know them. Hawaii keeps calling us back and now we have a home away from home to go to! We can’t wait to return!
Who needs to go out?! Yummy breakfast all thanks to Tina & Keri!
Sunsets were gorgeous!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

Awesome spot!

This rental is fantastic! They undersell it. The view is incredible and everything you need is available and more! Generous and lovely hosts, delicious fruit and muffins and eggs, hilarious animals and wonderful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

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

Great Property Even Better Hosts

What a great place to get away from it all and taste that Aloha spirit! This place is immaculately maintained with a bunch of little extras thrown in. Tina and Keri never slow down and they bring that tireless work ethic to the way they take care of their guests.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2022
You two were exceptional as well! You have a power vacation ethic! Hope to see you back for relaxation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A little piece of heaven

Lovely place, very hospitable hosts surprising us with home baked goods and lovely fresh fruit and eggs everyday. The whole experience here was impressive. We’ve stayed at many VRBO’s and can’t say enough about this place 😊
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melody H.

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

Beautiful & Relaxing

The grounds are gorgeous and very well maintained. Tina & Keri are accommodating, giving and caring of all people, animals and their community. The units are very clean, well stocked and the beds and linens were more comfortable than most! We will definitely return to the Hideaway.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelia F.

Friendly, beautiful, serene

Owners welcome is incredible. The home and view are very nice and comfy. We didn’t use the outdoor hot cooking facilities, but had everything we needed for our brief stay. Surprise of homemade muffins, fruit and coffee breakfast was delightful! We were close to amazing snorkeling, and easy access to Kona if/when we wanted. We spent three nights in the Lanai accommodation. - perfect for two. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taletha W.

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

Excellent location and sweet property

My family of four stayed here for ten days in June 2023. We had a great time all around and enjoyed this space immensely. Tina and Keri are gracious hosts, and we appreciated the homey feel of the place. The property information on the listing is accurate and there were no surprises. I recommend spot if you are looking for simplicity, a laid back feel and excellent proximity to many fun things to do! Fresh fruit, yummy muffins and fresh eggs are an appreciated touch as well!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you’re looking for a home away from home that’s just 10 minutes from the best snorkeling, you have found the place. We were greeted by Tina and Keri with fresh eggs, papayas, avocados and bananas and coffee straight from their land. Everything is authentic, especially the kindness and care they bring, including the best muffins and cake and expert knowledge of where to snorkel. Their library of guidebooks on nature, hiking, and travel were awesome, as well as every possible thing you might need, including coats to use for a trip to the volcano. This area, South Kona, is a special place to relax and enjoy Kona coffee, and adventures with a rainbow of fish. A big Mahalo to Tina and Keri for a trip of a life time.
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Our porch, we loved every sunset together
Richardson’s Beach
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2025
You two were the best as well. Had fun chatting. Hope to see you back…sooner than later. Maybe when the snow gets too much. Take care
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Great Experience

Tina and Keri were fabulous hosts! From the welcoming warm muffins to the fresh fruits and eggs, they were generous and kind. The evening view from the deck can’t be beat! The facility had everything we needed, was clean, and comfortable. The ladies gave us many helpful suggestions as far as activities and dining. It felt like we were leaving good friends when we left. We highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Hawaiian Paradise

Such a sweet spot in South Kona. The property embodies the natural wildness and beauty of the Island. Tina & Kari are excellent, experienced hosts. The added touches of baked goodies, coffee and fruit embody the spirit of aloha. Accommodations are very comfortable and well appointed. Feeling relaxed and rejuvenated from our stay at the Hideaway. --Mahalo Nui Loa
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pascal G.

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

Amazing place with the best host

Super clean unit Ultra comfy bed and pillows The host was ultra-sympathic, avalaible and helpful The cats, dogs and chickens were pretty cool as well Muffins were just EPIC !!! The location of this place makes it a really nice spot to relax at the end of your daily activities. We stayed there 2 weeks. We went to many beaches, the volcano, the Mauna Kea Summit and we played golf a lot. We enjoyed coming back before the sunset and relax outside on the lanai and admiring the view. 5 stars says it all !!!
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luanne C.

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

Honored guests

We going coming back! The home was clean and comfortable with all kinds of amenities. We lacked for nothing—beach chairs, mats, towels, snorkeling gear, coolers. Tina and Keri made us feel like honored guests. They shared their farm fresh eggs, papayas, fresh roasted Kona coffee from their property, and other homegrown fruit. It’s true what others said about the amazing warm homemade muffins and generous fruit platter greeting.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie W.

Our second visit to South Kona Hideaway!

A wonderful place to stay! This is our second visit, and it was just as good as we remembered! Tina and Keri have thought of everything you might need and provided it for your use. Immaculately clean, charming and cozy, and the sleep number beds are so comfortable! We got special enjoyment from the chickens strutting around the property and from one of the cats who seemed to know that our long stay had us missing our cats at home. The proximity to Two Step, where you can find some of the island's best snorkeling make this location, nestled among the fruit and coffee trees, just perfect! We'll be back!
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

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

True Big Island Spirit

We loved this place that is tucked in on the west facing side with coffee, macadamia, avocado trees amongst other beautiful trees and flowers. So convenient to the beaches, snorkeling, volcano park, and not too far to get supplies or great food. Our hosts Tina and Keri were amazing. Fresh baked muffins (delicious), fresh eggs and fruit grown on their property. A perfect home base away from the crowds in Kona. A big thank you to Tina and Keri. Hope to see you again soon . Our granddaughter loved hanging with the cats and chickens every day and chatting up our hosts every morning. Mahalo
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar 2025
You were delightful guests. Always makes us happy to have people enjoy the island so much. So glad you were able to see Pele!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiki S.

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

Clean, large, beautiful view, kind hosts

This is our second time in Big Island. We knew we want to stay around Captain Cook area because we like to snorkel. We didn’t expect being greeted with the most delicious banana muffins. In addition, Keri and Tina generously share their fruits and eggs from the garden. The animals were all so cute and welcoming (yes including the geckos) - part of the package😊. We had two teen boys with us and the unit are big enough for all of us doing our school and work (at times) at separate spaces. Gratefully yours, CKMW
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2024
It was lovely to host such a nice family. Glad you enjoyed the bounty.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

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

Paradise Retreat - South Kona

South Kona Hideaway is truly a paradise retreat. From the start, we were greeted with the most delicious homemade muffins and a fruit plate picked fresh from the surrounding garden. The lanai apartment was spacious, bright, and thoughtfully filled with amenities. Our hosts truly made us feel the Ohana spirit. It was here that we could lounge on the deck, facing the ocean sunset, and not regret skipping a day of tourist sites. Situated in the Captain Cook coffee coast region, it’s close enough to the town attractions & beaches, and far enough to embrace the quiet and friendly neighborhood. And as much as we want to keep this gem our secret, we can’t help but rave about our stay and how much we look forward to returning.
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

Captain Cook B&B

We really enjoyed our 4 night stay at the South Kona Hideaway in Captain Cook. The place had everything we needed and Tina was happy to chat with us. Our boys loved the beautiful fruit trays she made every morning and we enjoyed the muffins too. From this B&B we snorkeled and kayaked at the monument, went to the green sand beach, enjoyed hidden beaches and the Place of Refuge.. and ate. We love a stop at Monago hotel for home cooking. Annie's had great beer, fries, and onion rings, and we also had a nice dinner at Bianni's up the road towards Kona. I would recommend this place to couples or families with older children. You are in someone's house- so all parents know what that is like. Kids seem 10 times louder than usual.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2020
Mahalo for your kind words and suggestions for other travelers. You and your kids were wonderful guests. Hope to see you back.

About the host

Hosted by Tina Snapp and Keri Jones

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After many trips to Hawaii, we finally bought a home and relocated here in 2012 from Colorado. Tina is a retired nurse and Keri is a veterinarian. We have travelled the world in search of the best snorkeling, and this rivals the best. We are willing and happy to help with recommendations, but will otherwise be out of your way.

Why they chose this property

South Kona Hideaway is one of the most relaxing places we've ever stayed. The property is beautiful, the sunsets incredible, and you're only 10 minutes from beautiful live coral and brightly colored fish. Your own lanai and a cocktail... What more could you want?

What makes this property unique

Your continental breakfast will be delivered to your unit the night before and ready when you are. You can get up early or sleep in. You will not have to worry about somewhere to park, or being able to find your way back at night on a one lane jungle road. We are only half a mile off the main highway, on a 'full sized' paved road. Snorkel equipment, beach chairs, and boogie boards are available to borrow during your stay.

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