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Oceanfront Hot Tub! Kayaks! Snorkeling! Dolphins! WEDDINGS WELCOME!

Oceanfront Hot Tub! Kayaks! Snorkeling! Dolphins! WEDDINGS WELCOME!

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Breathtaking View from Lanai of Kealakekua Bay featuring covered outdoor dining.
Property grounds
Covered outdoor dining to enjoy nightly sunsets over Kealakekua Bay.
Sunbathing deck with view of Kealakekua Bay's  beautiful vividly blue water.
Oceanside Hot Tub with spectacular view of Kealakekua Bay & its marine wildlife.

Overview of Oceanfront Hot Tub! Kayaks! Snorkeling! Dolphins! WEDDINGS WELCOME!

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Check out the area

Captain Cook, HI
  • Popular LocationKealakekua Bay1 min walk
  • Popular LocationKona Coffee Living History Farm9 min drive
  • Popular LocationCaptain Cook Monument21 min drive
  • AirportKailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)45 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

+1
1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Oceanfront Hot Tub! Kayaks! Snorkeling! Dolphins! WEDDINGS WELCOME!

Dolphin Naia Kai Hale! Absolutely beautiful location. WEDDINGS WELCOME! Adventure Location...Kayaking...Dolphins...Snorkeling #1 Rated all Hawaii.

This hale (hale means home) with a breathtaking view has 270 feet of prime ocean frontage directly on the magnificent and historic Kealakekua Bay. This is the property CLOSEST to the Captain Cook monument. Guests can enjoy the #1 rated snorkeling in ALL HAWAII in Kealakekua Bay. There is naturally swimming & kayaking in this exquisite and natural marine conservation area. The bay is often frequented by spinner dolphins and whales during the late winter whale migration season. The open and airy hale (home) may make you feel like you are at sea and truly part of the bay. The ocean side hot tub sits right at the ocean’s edge. At low tide, there is swimming the cove right in front of the home and may even spot the resident sea turtles.

Kealakekua Bay is a protected marine preserve and is considered by local residents to be THE BEST snorkeling experience in Hawaii. Discover for yourself by taking one of the 2 seat kayaks or single seat kayaks across the bay to Captain Cook’s Monument. The kayak launch is at the property RIGHT NEXT DOOR and the kayaks can be reserved for NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.

This is truly an adventure vacation location. This property is perfect for retreats, small weddings and small group gatherings. It has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths which sleeps 10 guests comfortably and more if needed with flexible bedding.

Also a incredibly unique location for a wedding and reception! Oceanfront yard for the outdoor event(s) and the bride and groom and Ohana can enjoy the view of the ocean and just imagine wedding pictures with dolphins in the background! No backbreaking event fee! Just double the housekeeping fee for the housekeeper in the spirit of Aloha. For weddings 7 night stays are appropriate.
Any guests on property at any time in addition to overnight guests should be communicated and must be approved prior to booking.
Sheryl Shimata at Hawaiiweddingmoons is a Kona Big Island wedding planner you may consider as she is familiar with the property.

Vacation Rental : STVR 19-361297 (NUC 19-1209)
TMK 8-2-004-011-0000
GE/TA 132-211-5072-01

This is a very affordable oceanfront rental
You can enjoy spectacular bay views from this airy and spacious Hawaiian styled oceanfront home. Amenities include: WIFI, hot, outdoor shower, microwave, fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher, washer/dryer, BBQ and large lanai.

Property manager

Lori & Brian VanBuskirk Aloha Beach Vacations
Premier Host
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 75
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 820040110000, GE-132-211-5072-01, TA-132-211-5072-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Captain Cook

Located in Captain Cook, this holiday home is by the ocean. Keauhou Shopping Center and Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Magic Sands Beach and Kealakekua Bay. Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative and Bay View Farm are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.

What's nearby

  • Kealakekua Bay - 1 min walk
  • Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park - 1 min walk
  • Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 8 min drive
  • Kona Coffee Living History Farm - 9 min drive
  • Captain Cook Monument - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • The Coffee Shack - 12 min drive
  • Kona Grill House - 12 min drive
  • Gypsea Gelato - 13 min drive
  • Sandy's Drive In - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Hot Tub! Kayaks! Snorkeling! Dolphins! WEDDINGS WELCOME! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Hot Tub! Kayaks! Snorkeling! Dolphins! WEDDINGS WELCOME!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Hot Tub! Kayaks! Snorkeling! Dolphins! WEDDINGS WELCOME!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Hot Tub! Kayaks! Snorkeling! Dolphins! WEDDINGS WELCOME! located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is steps away from Kealakekua Bay, Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park and Hikiau Heiau State Monument. Kapahukapu Manini Beach and Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
This is a beautiful property with the ocean just steps away from the house. I think the house needs renovations and appliances and beds need replacing. Beds were very uncomfortable. Also, I don’t think this unit should advertise 3 full bathrooms because there were 2 full bathrooms indoors and an outdoor shower that is normally used to rinse off salt water and a toilet and sick located outside but enclosed. Property manager was awesome and cleaning crew did a good job keeping the place clean. One drawback was the bugs. These bugs were drawn to light so I suggest that you eat while it’s still light out. Overall, we had a lot of fun and have no regrets. Lots of great memories.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

patty G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our annual Holiday Family Gathering
Beautiful property and location with access to a protected Marine Nature Reserve and State Park. We were so excited to see whales, spinner dolphins, and eels from the house! Property manager super nice and helpful. It was unfortunate that the hot tub was not working as that had been an important part for us! We were given permission to use adjacent property’s hot tub but felt uncomfortable sharing with other guests. The access to kayaks and snorkel gear was also on shared property. It was really nice kayak(s) and snorkel gear and very good access to beautiful ocean adventures! House is gorgeous with plenty of room for our large party. One downside is location by the State Park was quite noisy at night especially for family in the front room. Despite stormy weather and Hawaiian State of Emergency during our stay, we had a most enjoyable week in a most lovely home. The house is very clean with well equipped kitchen, lovely lounging and eating areas. Also important to note, owner was very kind and flexible in accommodating dates as we had to postpone our 2020 plans and reschedule 2021. Overall a Very very beautiful place for our family holiday gathering!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

TRAVIS F., Seattle, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place To Stay!!!
The house was absolutely amazing! The view that it offers is truly amazing. My wife and I got married at this property and it could not have turned out any better. Absolutely stunning. Brian and Lori were amazing hosts who helped with any thing that we may have needed. 100% would recommend this property to anyone who is looking for a nice relaxing getaway. Truly amazing. Thank you again Brian and Lori!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Kayaking with dolphins in back yard essentially, was memorable. Property manager and staff easy to work with. Room and beds for 11 of us, and a great deck view of ocean. Lack of A/C and over abundance of bugs were unexpected and challenging, however a great place overall.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family vacation spot
This house was the perfect size and location for our family vacation. With nine people we had the space to spread out and enjoy our time fully. There was a lovely deck facing the beautiful ocean that we used for meals and downtime. The location was ideal for kayaking and snorkeling near the Captain Cook monument. Such a relaxing time.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lori & Brian VanBuskirk Aloha Beach Vacations

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As the owners of Aloha Beach Vacations, we look forward to providing you a personal, one-on-one consultation during your entire vacation rental booking process.

Mark & Shelly Rice or Brian & Lori VanBuskirk along with administrative assistant Cathy look forward to helping you find your happiness in the beautiful and breathtaking Hawaiian Islands.

Why they chose this property

Plain and simply; it's BEAUTIFUL location on Kealakekua Bay. The view of the bay with the marine wildlife is speculator.

What makes this property unique

The close proximity to snorkeling and kayaking. The kayak launch is located next door and is kayak rental is complimentary with stay at the property.

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