Oceanfront Kona Condo w/ Expansive Lanai & Saltwater Pool | Hale Pohaku 1
Wake up to the sound of the waves and end your day with unforgettable Kona sunsets from your private oceanfront lanai. Hale Pohaku 1 offers front-row views of the Pacific in a peaceful, intimate setting just a short drive from downtown Kailua-Kona.
This 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo features seamless indoor-outdoor living, natural ocean breezes, and a rare six-unit oceanfront complex with a saltwater pool.
Why Guests Love This Condo
True oceanfront location with unobstructed views Large 25-ft lanai perfect for dining & sunset watching Small, quiet complex (only 6 units) Saltwater pool overlooking the ocean No shared walls for added privacy
Interior Highlights
Open-concept living with pocketing sliding doors Granite countertops & Koa cabinetry 65” TV + high-speed Wi-Fi Two California king beds with custom Honu carvings 7 ceiling fans + floor-to-ceiling louvers for airflow Fully equipped kitchen
Outdoor & Community Features
Oceanfront saltwater swimming pool Covered parking Oceanfront lawn and lounge area Gated seawall access to shoreline/tide pool area (conditions vary)
Location
~1.5 miles to downtown Kailua-Kona Short drive to restaurants, shops & ocean activities 1 block to Alii Gardens Marketplace 1 block to Kona trolley stop Located along the Ironman race route
Important to Know
No A/C (cooled by ocean breezes + ceiling fans) Minimum stay: 4–10 nights depending on season Non-smoking, no pets Located along Aliʻi Drive (road noise may be present) Uneven shoreline access may not be suitable for all guests
Included with Your Stay Complimentary concierge services for activities, dining & planning
TA: 129-406-5664-01 | STVR: 19-354043
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Water view
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Important information
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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 and a first aid kit
Frequently asked questions
Does 🏖️Oceanfront Kona Condo | Lanai + Saltwater Pool have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at 🏖️Oceanfront Kona Condo | Lanai + Saltwater Pool?
As of 6 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🏖️Oceanfront Kona Condo | Lanai + Saltwater Pool on 5 July 2026 start from AU$496, 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.
Is 🏖️Oceanfront Kona Condo | Lanai + Saltwater Pool pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 🏖️Oceanfront Kona Condo | Lanai + Saltwater Pool?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 🏖️Oceanfront Kona Condo | Lanai + Saltwater Pool?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 🏖️Oceanfront Kona Condo | Lanai + Saltwater Pool?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 🏖️Oceanfront Kona Condo | Lanai + Saltwater Pool located?
Located in Holualoa Village, this condo building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Magic Sands Beach, Kailua-Kona Beaches and Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden. Honl's Beach and St. Michael The Archangel Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Exactly as pictured and perfect for a relaxing vacation. Incredible views. Very well-equipped kitchen. Short walks to the Alii market and the best poke on the island at The Poke Shack.
I enjoyed staying at this condo with amazing wave action very close
Mai L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne H.
16 May 2019
Perfect Location
A beautiful property in a wonderful location! This was our third time renting this property and we have never been disappointed with the location, amenities or the service of of Kona Coast Vacations.
Suzanne H.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Aloha and thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback about your recent stay. It was a pleasure to welcome you again as our guest, and we’re elated that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
It took a night or two to get used to the crashing of waves, but that’s the price of a beach front property. Spent a lot of time on the lanai basking in the view!
We can’t say enough positive things to really express how much we enjoyed our stay at this condo! Well stocked with all beach day necessities and loved the salt water pool too! Absolutely awesome!
This property is just as pictured, and sunsets from the lanai couldn’t be best. Very comfortable for 4 adults, everything we needed and more. Comfortable, clean and convenient location.
10/10. We visit Kona every year, usually around the same week every year and this is our go to spot. We love it here, the little beach feels almost private right outside of the unit, perfect for little kids. Already booked our trip for next year!
Kevin R.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It makes us so happy to know that our place feels like your home away from home during your annual Kona trips. The little beach really is special, and we’re glad it’s been such a great spot for your family, especially the little ones. Knowing you’ve already booked for next year truly means the world to us—we can’t wait to welcome you back! Mahalo! 🌺
The ocean view from this deck is above and beyond one's expectations. Everything from jumping fish, leaping whales, pounding waves, lava rock walks, small sandy beach and the most gorgrous sunsets are included.
This is an awesome two bedroom condo. We spent hours on the spacious lanai looking at the waves and sunsets. The kitchen is well stocked. The beds are comfortable. The location is great - close to beaches and town. Wonderful.
This unit is very clean and well decorated and well stocked kitchen with every type of necessity. The patio is superb as is the view to the west and the sunsets. Being a first floor unit with the pool at the ground level below, still had this patio above those walking to the small beaches and it felt very secure. I would suggest later into April or May if looking for warmer sunshine!
Great location. Spacious and comfortable. Good sized lanai to sit and relax or eat while enjoying the view. Can enjoy the sound of the ocean from everywhere in the house. No A/C. Adequately cooled by fans and windows while we were there in early November, but I think has potential to get warm at times.
A wonderful balcony overlooking breaking waves and a small pool below our balcony. The bedroom closest to Alii Dr. was very noisy particularly because of the early morning traffic.
We loved everything about this beautiful place. The lanai was our favorite place to sit and take it all in. We watched whales, spouting, spinner, dolphins, surfers, the sound of the powerful waves, and amazing sunsets. The ocean breeze kept the house. Very cool uncomfortable. The house was well equipped with everything you would need. 🌺🌴🐠🌅🌊
We really enjoyed the view and location of this condo but that was all. The louver design let in all sorts of noise, we needed ear plugs to sleep. Some of the louvers were broken and couldn’t be fully closed. This was also not your home away from home feel that we enjoy from using short term rentals over hotels.
Lisann Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2022
Aloha and thank you for your feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed the view and location. The condo is designed for maximum airflow to capture both the ocean breezes and the cool air from the mountain at night. With the louver design, it can let in more sound, both from the ocean waves and from the street. Repair for the broken louvers is scheduled as soon as the hardware is available. Our goal for the condo is to have a ‘home away from home’ feel, with our upgraded furniture and well-equipped kitchen. The great majority of our guests seem to agree and we sorry to hear that was not your experience.
The moment we stepped into the Hale Pohaku, we were amazed! Our first impression of the condo was that it was even more beautiful in person, and we immediately felt at home. The condo and the property as a whole are well maintained. Hale Pohaku is spacious, comfortable, and offers all the amenities, and more. As we made our meals and dined on the lanai at sunset, we enjoyed the sounds of the ocean and the most amazing sunsets. Hale Pohaku is a place we have fond memories of, and we are looking forward to returning for our next holiday.
In closing, I would like to THANK the team at Kona Coast Vacations for the excellent communication and partnership, both during our holiday planning and throughout our stay. Warmest aloha!
Janet T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Heidi H.
5 Apr 2015
Fabulous condo!
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 had a great stay at Hale Pohaku, my only complaint is that we didn't get to stay longer. The condo is very nice, clean, and in a great location. The view is stunning. We spent all weekend on the lanai relaxing and watching whales and dolphins pass by. The pool was very quiet, and a very nice addition to an already great place to stay. My favorite part was the turtle lagoon right outside. We went out several times each day and saw sea turtles every time! I highly recommend this rental, and would definitely stay again.
Heidi H.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Aloha and Mahalo for the comments. We are able to assist you with letting you stay longer the next trip. This lagoon is a kona secret. Aloha from the team at Kona Coast Vacations
Beautiful condo in a small building. Very well appointed in furnishings and kitchen needs, management company is excellent. The only down side is that the location is VERY noisy. The condo is literally on the Ocean and the waves are LOUD, but you get used to that and it lulls you to sleep. HOWEVER, the bedroom is on the rear of the building and is on Ali’i Drive and the traffic noise was horrible. Many very loud revving engines and extremely loud music from cars going by. We had to purchase ear plugs in order to sleep. This traffic noise occurred about 4 nights out of the seven we were there.
If spectacular water views, easy access to the beach and the sound of the waves crashing is your thing then this place is for you. You can’t beat morning coffee while watching the spinner dolphins off the lanai or the spectacular sunsets each evening.
Unfortunately the unit while once very lovely is growing tired and in need of TLC. It’s adequately clean. The appliances functioned for the exception of the dryer which management was not successful in getting fixed the entire week we were there although we did have many visits from the handy man.
The road noise from Alii Drive is only eclipsed by the sound of the waves on the water end of the unit. Inconveniently the master bedroom gets the brunt of the relentless road activity day and night. Since there is no AC closing the windows is certainly not an option. So bring your ear plugs!
Heidi B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Aloha! On behalf of the staff and management of Kona Coast Vacations, we very much appreciate you taking your valuable time to provide us with this very important feedback. The state of our guest rooms is very important to us as we aim to provide our guests with a quality stay and outstanding service. Ocean front properties require constant upkeep & our team will personally inspect the property and will address any issues with the property owner. We are sorry that you experienced an issue with the dryer. The tech tried his best to repair it; however, a part needed to be ordered and unfortunately, part of Island living is parts aren’t always readily available, so it needed to be ordered. It has since been repaired.
It has been a pleasure to serve you, and we look forward to welcoming you back the next time your travels bring you to the Big Island!
Top Unterkunft an Top Lage.
Pool, kleiner Sandstrand direkt zugänglich, unvergleichlicher Ausblick vom Balkon mit traumhafter Aussicht aufs Meer und Sonnenuntergängen, welche man anderswo vergebens sucht.
Sehr empfehlenswert!
Enjoyed our 4 night stay. Gorgeous ocean view. Beds and pillows very comfortable
Cathy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
About the host
Hosted by Kona Coast Vacations - SL
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