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Tropical Living, Hawaiian-Style Home. 1 Mile from Kona Town.

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A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinets.
A kitchen with a wooden bar counter, stools, and a window with a view of palm trees.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop.
A room with two bamboo furniture pieces, a woven basket, and a hanging wind chime.
A swimming pool with two sea turtles swimming.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Honl's Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Place, Honl's Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Don's Mai Tai Bar
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Tropical Living, Hawaiian-Style Home. 1 Mile from Kona Town.

The Hula Hut is really much more than a hut. It's a private, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located exactly 1-mile south of Kailua-Kona town. Decorated in a fun, relaxed, island-style funkiness, this home comfortably accommodates up to 6 people in a tropical living style. It's an easy walk to town where you can enjoy your morning coffee or a sunset cocktail at Huggo's on the Rocks or shop at the open-air farmer's market in downtown Kona.

Enjoy the spectacular sunsets or explore the many tidepools on the lava shelf landing at the end of our private street. Commercial dive boats are often spotted here, rumor has it that some of the best diving on the island is right here! Relax by your own private pool and swim with the turtles! Take in the ocean view while lounging on the large lanai, cooled by the trade breezes.

The house is situated on one level, has 3 bedrooms, one with a Queen-sized bed and 2 with a california king bed, air-conditioning, expansive wrap-around lanai (complete with beautiful ocean view!,) 2 bathrooms, each with a tub-shower. Hardwood floors throughout and ceiling fans in the common living spaces. High Speed wireless internet access. Fully equipped kitchen, linens provided. Pick your own mangos for your breakfast or a tropical cocktail, from our 2 huge Hayden mango trees(when in season).

The perfect place to watch your tri-athlete run by!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Family oriented property. No parties allowed.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
family property, no parties allowed.
We have 4 outdoor security cameras that do not have a view of any private inside or outside spaces (i.e .the hot tub), and they do not see inside.
a signed, executed rental agreement is required before finalization of booking.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number TA-057-154-8672-01, GE-057-154-8672-01
Property # 68849vb
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
Note from host: Family oriented property. No parties allowed.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit 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

Kailua-Kona

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Holualoa Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. Magic Sands Beach and Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include KBXtreme and Kona Community Aquatic Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Donkey Mill Art Center and Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Honl's Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Don's Mai Tai Bar - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Kailua Pier - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Kona Resort Oceanfront Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Don's Mai Tai Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Huggo's On The Rocks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kai Eats + Drinks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Island Lava Java - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tropical Living, Hawaiian-Style Home. 1 Mile from Kona Town. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Tropical Living, Hawaiian-Style Home. 1 Mile from Kona Town. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tropical Living, Hawaiian-Style Home. 1 Mile from Kona Town.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tropical Living, Hawaiian-Style Home. 1 Mile from Kona Town.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical Living, Hawaiian-Style Home. 1 Mile from Kona Town.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropical Living, Hawaiian-Style Home. 1 Mile from Kona Town. located?

This family-friendly Kailua-Kona holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Honl's Beach and Don's Mai Tai Bar. Kona Inn Shopping Village and Kona Farmers Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 51 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location next to beach and shops and the pool!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend this home to anyone. Private pool, close to shops and restaurants and direct access to a beautiful shoreline and sunsets. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. The house was clean, well appointed for our nights in. It was just what we needed for our trip to the Big Island, central to everything we wanted to do. Communication was great as well, even for some last minute changes to our trip plans. We will hopefully visit again!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home

We really enjoyed out stay. The home was exactly like it is described. We enjoyed lounging in the pool and it was close to many things to do. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful tropical home

This property was fantastic, they have just about everything you will need for your stay to be fun and comfortable. We loved this house!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved the Hulahut

We had such a wonderful stay and loved the hulahut. Close to downtown and other amenities in Kona. We loved the yard area and space. Was a great place to relax and watching the sunsets at the end of the street. Mahalo!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful time!

Beautiful experience to share with family..
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect!

We had a great time at the house! Perfect location, equipped with everything you'll need for fun and relaxation. The pool was awesome to have too.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Ohhh, thanks! We are so happy when our guests enjoy our little slice of heaven as much as we do! Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

HulaHut Delivers

Great location and great set up. Our family had a great time staying in Kona and at the HulaHut. An easy walk to a black sands beach where you can watch the sunrise and sunsets, or walk to downtown for drinks and food. The host was easy to talk to and responded timely. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing retreat!

The home was exactly as shown in the listing. Everything was clean and bright. It was wonderful to have the pool and so much space! The ownwers were responsive to questions and everything worked as it should.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A piece of paradise

This is our third time renting with Jill at the Kona Hula Hut. Each time has been excellent and it is nice to see the obvious efforts made to keep the place in top notch condition. Thanks Jill once again for the lovely stay. Gord
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2024
It’s always a pleasure! Thank you for keeping the hula hut in your heart!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful house in Hawaii

Owners are wonderful to work with. House is very nice with everything you need is all ready there. Cool breeze during the day blowing through the open windows and window ac units in bedroom at night. Great location. Nice clean pool!!! You couldn't go wrong with this house ;) Aloha
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Mahalo! We love guests like you guys! Thanks for leaving the Hut in such great shape! We hope you will visit again, soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Reunion

Great location! Close to downtown. Beautiful views. Fun to see whales from back windows. Open floor plan. Comfortable beds. Road noise a little busy but we got used to it. Great kitchen. Super fun to walk down lane to ocean's edge to see sunsets. Would come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place to Stay

We absolutely loved Jill's home! We had an ocean view, loved the pool, the beds were super comfortable, and the kitchen was fully stocked. And the land next door with goats on it (lots of baby goats!), just made it all that much better! :) It was a beautiful, comfortable home, in the perfect area. Jill was super kind and was quick to respond to any questions we had. I would definitely recommend this place and rent it again when we come back to Kailua Kona. I'm already missing waking up to the gorgeous ocean view and pretty sunsets right from the kitchen table!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic house for IM week with kids!

I stayed here with my family for IM race week and it was the most amazing perfect homebase especially with three younger kids (ages 6,6, and 11). It is a great location close to town and right on the run course. The pool was a hit with the kids and so great to have, they all had fun playing in it for hours a day. They also loved running down the street to the lava rock beach at the end of the lane to watch the sunsets and the sunset views were also spectacular from the house. The house is a fun boho vibe and very homey feeling. Communications with Jill were easy and she was very responsive. It's a beautiful property. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hawaii vaca at Hula Hut

We (3 siblings + spouses) thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The house had everything we needed plus more. We especially enjoyed the pool, loung chairs, tables with umbrellas and lovely landscaping as well as watching the sunset from the end of our private road, or from the many windows from the house. The location was convenient but the road was busy and noisy if the air conditioners/fans weren't running in the bedrooms. One of the air conditioner fans wasn't working properly the 1st night and Jill was wonderful at getting it replaced within hours!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Home

This home is really nice; great view and kitchen literally has everything you would ever want. The beds are so comfortable and I'm a princess and pea person. Check in and check out was simple. The home is very clean and updated throughout. Jill was great. We had a tropical storm warning during our stay and she texted us with support. it was nothing on our side and very minimal on the Hilo side. Only one con if you are sensitive and want quiet. The home is right on Ali'i Drive. This is a main thoroughfare through Kona. The traffic is quite loud. If you have a lively family, you probably won't care. It is close to everything in Kona so that's the positive side. It may have been busier than usual during our stay, I don't know. Overall, we were very satisfied during our two weeks vacation. Thank you, Jill!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Underpriced, well maintained, great location

This house was a surprise. The pics make it look a little older than it is. We expected a rental with older furniture and facilities. We found a well-loved and very well-maintained home, with new air conditioners and the cleanest pool we've ever used that required no heating and therefore no extra fees. Every evening we walked to see the sunset at the end of the street. Communication with the property manager was excellent. Finally, if you're doing any island tours, all the operators know the Royal Wyndham resort right next door, so pick-up and drop-offs are also very easy. There are a few things to bear in mind: it's near a main road, which can be noisy. The house is well situated so the noise was not a big deal & we quickly acclimatized. The fruit is seasonal (of course) so don't expect to have a crate of free mangos the year round. You will have to sign a separate (and pretty straightforward) agreement directly with the owners, which I dislike but who knows what kind of issues they've had in the past? Strangely, the entire house is very well stocked, with spices, hand soaps, detergents, etc. but you must bring your own shampoo and shower gel. And you have to do a bit of cleaning when you leave. All of this is no bother as while the house felt priced appropriately going by the listing only, on arrival we felt we got a bargain and would happily stay again even if the rate went up a little. Definitely will check this place out on our next trip to the Big Island.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hula house was very comfortable

The property is exactly as described. I personally didn’t read about no central AC or pool heat. Having said that, for me, the house could use an AC unit in the main room. It was very cute and clean. Jill was prompt in answering question. Perfect for our family.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

IM Kona Bucket List

This house was an amazing home-away-from-home for my family and friends. We wanted a place to serve as our home base for my husband’s Ironman Kona dream come true and the Hula Hut fit the bill. The Hula Hut is incredibly comfortable and spacious enough for my family staying there and friends who were with us on race day. The house has everything you could possibly want, including every kitchen appliance and a spice cabinet to rival most homes. I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention how comfortable the beds are! I even made note of the manufacturer for future reference. The pool was a wonderful place to lounge and rest. And just down the private drive were gorgeous sunsets. Our host, Jill was very helpful and responded so quickly to any questions we had, including a request to check in early for my husband who was dragging around a bike and a bunch of other equipment. I know we would love another stay at the Hula Hut!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So much fun (and goats, too!)!!

First of all, this house is owned by the best people! Incredible communication, thorough instructions, and totally approachable about everything. Thank you, Jill! The house is adorable and fully loaded for your personal enjoyment. Yes, it's on Alii Drive, but the A/C in the bedroom covers all street noise while sleeping. There are fans available, too, if you're not using the A/C. I'm a light sleeper and I slept like the dead! The kitchen is FULLY stocked, and the house is extremely comfortable and perfect for everyone to stretch out and enjoy themselves. The pool was our favorite part. I'm a sucker for a good pool, and this one delivers! There is plenty of. seating for all, and during the late afternoon when it's hot out, the pool gets shaded by the beautiful hibiscus and other foliage. But I gotta say, the goats that visited us for a couple of days next door were pretty fun. They were only there for a few days (it's a big open lot next door and they help manage the plant growth), but they were very entertaining, as were the two nice dogs who watched over them. Rent this house. You'll love it. Thank you!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful House and location

We had a great time staying at the house. Spacious and well equipped kitchen, lovely pool and deck and absolutely gorgeous location. Spent many nights fishing and collecting shells at the end of the street.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway with friends

The only issue we have encountered with our stay was at the beginning when we were having a difficult time opening the door with the digital lock. I was able to got hold of Jill and she gave me a new lock combination. Otherwise, the location and cleanliness is superb. My husband, friends and I cannot complain of anything else. We were able to walk by the ocean and watch the sunset, take beautiful photos, and walk to the marketplace. We were also comfortable and got to relax after a busy day exploring the island. Thank you!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sunsets galore and perfect location

I have rented homes and condos before and this was one of the best homes I have stayed. A spacious living area, big kitchen, bar area and three nice size bedrooms. We stayed with 3 adults and two kids and everyone always had space. The pool is perfect and there are more than enough chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards and snorkeling gear. Seriously you need a couple outfits, bathing suit and toothbrush. The sunsets down at end of block are magical but you can see them from the house too. This place is wonderful and away from crowds. You can tell the owners take wonderful care of this gem. Any questions we had were promptly answered. We will undoubtedly be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely sunsets.

You can watch the sunset from the living room couch. Nice place. Exactly as described.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

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