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Outdoor dining
Pool
Miscellaneous
Smart TV, offices

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16291 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kailua Kona, HI
  • Magic Sands Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kailua Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Honu Hale: Exquisite Oceanview Estate w/ Pool, Hot Tub, AC & Oversized Chess Set

Aloha and welcome to Honu Hale by Gather, your Hawaiian home away from home. This luxury Kona vacation home is located in an upscale neighborhood just 2 miles away from Magic Sand Beach, Kahaluu Beach Park, and downtown Kona. Honu Hale has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and can accommodate up to 16 guests. If you crave round-the-clock ocean views, this home overlooks Lyman's Bay and Holualoa Bay so you’ll never have to miss a breathtaking sunset during your stay. Whether you’re relaxing on the lanai, soaking in the spa, or lounging poolside, you’ll marvel at the stunning views Kona Coast has to offer every single day.

This estate has high ceilings, with beautifully erected open beams and sight lines throughout. Grab all of your guests and melt into the plush sofas for multiple movie nights, where everyone can have a seat in front of the sleek, mounted TV.

If you need to work while you’re away, the private office with a half-bath is the ideal place to stay up-to-date with your projects. Free wifi and high-speed internet are also available for your convenience.

Honu Hale has a fully equipped kitchen to prepare your favorite meals and a poolside BBQ perfect for Hawaiian-inspired cuisine. There’s plenty of indoor dining space for your dinner parties, but who could say no to the outdoor dining area with the ocean as your backdrop? Once the final course has been enjoyed, your guests can enjoy hours of endless entertainment provided by the oversized chess set just off of the lanai.

The primary bedroom offers a California King-sized bed, lanai access, and an upgraded bathroom with dual vanities. Furnished with designer decor, an oversized jetted soaking tub, and a private seating area, this space is perfect for easing into your day with a cup of Kona coffee and your latest read or ending it with a relaxing bath. The other 4 guest bedrooms feature a variety of sleeping options from King beds, Twin beds, a Queen bed, and 2 Queen sleeper sofas. If you have little ones traveling, you don’t need to worry about their sleeping arrangements either. There’s a baby crib and 2 packs and plays available for you to use if you wish.

Honu Hale is close to the Keauhou shopping center where you will find grocery, drug stores, and a variety of dining locales. This Kona vacation rental is also close to downtown, where even more vibrant shopping and restaurant experiences are available. As a favored cruise ship destination, Kona offers every type of tour and Hawaiian adventure you can dream of, from surfing lessons to horseback riding and even helicopter tours of the volcanoes.

You’ll love exploring Kahaluu Beach Park and White Sand Beach Park during the day, where you can snorkel and discover extraordinary marine life right before your very eyes or go for long walks along the sandy shoreline. Honu Hale resides in a perfect location, within minutes of shopping, beaches, beach parks, historic sites, resorts, and all of the excitement that Kona has to offer.

***Please note this property is only equipped with A/C in the sleeping areas.***

TA - 102-287-6160-01

This property is a licensed short-term vacation rental. STVR-19-365866/NUC-19-1874/PL-NUCR-2024-002362
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden. Free WiFi in public areas and 1 hot tub are available. The holiday home offers a private pool and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • 6 minutes by car from Magic Sands Beach and 8 minutes from Kailua Pier
Honu Hale: Exquisite Oceanview Estate w/ Pool, Hot Tub, AC & Oversized Chess Set offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Property manager

Gather Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,132 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number TA-102-287-6160-01, GE-102-287-6160-01, 770200620000

Property is also known as

445640

Honu Hale: Exquisite Oceanview Estate w/ Pool, Hot Tub, AC & Oversized Chess Set Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Oasis
Our stay at this property was absolutely perfect for our family of 14. The layout gave us plenty of space to gather as a group while also providing comfortable areas to retreat to when we needed some quiet time. The sunsets were breathtaking, and the kids couldn’t get enough of the pool. The BBQ area was a highlight for us, making family meals even more enjoyable.The location was ideal for everything we wanted to do, but a car is definitely a must. The property was thoughtfully maintained, and we truly felt at home here. We’d return in a heartbeat—it was a fantastic experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
This property was perfect for my family of 15 . We had enough space for all. But I can’t say enough about the view . It was spectacular ! The most beautiful sunsets we have ever seen. The location was centrally located to many locations on both sides of island. Thank you !
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible
The location and house were amazing. Better than I even expected. We had 14 people of all ages and everyone was comfortable. The communication and entire process was just outstanding. First class. I have rented a lot of large vacation homes, this was the best
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

john k.

Liked: Cleanliness
hona
A great Kona vacation. Lots of room beautiful views pool was great. Had an amazing family vacation. Plenty of beach /pool toys .steep driveway but worth it for unobstructed views. Only comment would be maybe full locking doors on bathrooms as 2 of the BR’s were shared and had a pocket door. All and all a perfect spot you will not regret
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location & view, comfortable home
We had about 15 people staying at the home for the Queen Liliuokalani Outrigger Race. Everyone loved the place and I got lots of positive comment. It was great to relax by the pool and watch the sunset over the ocean.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Size and Location
We visited Kona for a Junior tennis tournament. The size and location of the property was perfect for our group. Having the pool/hot tub was great for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

christian h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Size
Wonderful stay for a family vacation would definitely recommend staying here to accommodate large family size.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lei H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome located House.
We enjoyed our stay there, but we had one person that had issues with stairs but we made it work for this stay. No handicap access.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great tropical family fun!
This was a well appointed home fit for a large family. There were plenty of towels, kitchen utensils, extra sheets, etc. The view from the pool is absolutely stunning, especially at sunset. The location allowed us to go just about anywhere of interest in this area within 15 minutes or so. The driveway incline is a little harrowing until you get used to it! We loved this place, but it could use a coat of paint and some replacement tiles around the pool. Elite Pacific managers were just wonderful! They were so quick to help when we needed them and happy to answer all my questions. We hope to be back someday!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Guinnevere A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation weekend family get away
We love our stay but noticed a few things that needed attention. Tiles and paint need attention. Garbage containers were full before we even used them for our trash that we collected. There were no gas in the tank for the BBQ grill we had to have a family member bring along a tank for us. Hot water supply was limited, we had to call maintenance to check problem. Fireants in the bunkbed room, we purchased bug spray to get rid of problem from the children that was utilizing the room. Blinds in master bedroom bathroom was broken and needs to be repaired. Hot tub needs attention. We only used it once and noticed the residue that formed while we waited for it to heat up. No Mop available for us to clean up any spills, so we had to use alot of paper towels. Room next the garage had some roach problems. Not enough cleaning supplies available although I know you offer cleaning services I am not the type to leave a household in a mess and I clean as I go. Even in vacay mode. 😊 My review is based on our stay, but the things I am writing about needs attention, where as others my make a huge deal about it. Again, we loved our stay but with the minor things that need attention would have made it more enjoyable without having to deal with them. Mahalo for your time and we look forward to maybe another property to stay in the near future because it was so easy to get a rental with your company. Much Love and Aloha, Guinnevere Anguay and Ohana
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

JILL A.

Family vacation
House is great for family vacation but shouldn’t be listed as a luxury home broken tiles at poolside, outside needs clean- up and maintenance, baseboards falling off, furniture needs cleaning , inadequate amounts of bathroom towels for family of 11 and kitchen in need of repairs
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

GREGORY H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honu Hale
Beautiful location. Quiet and lots of room for 11.
Stayed 19 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Brenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Only two complaints…..lack of pool lounge chairs, and general upgrades. Two gallons of paint and a few feet of floor trim. It’s just a rental after all!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holualoa House
Our first impression of the house was the VERY STEEP driveway . We had to rent 2 minivans as there were 9 of us . Every time up or down the front end would scrape . In addition , no fault of the owners , the city was digging up the street right by the driveway the 9 days we were there. The home itself was very comfortable and spacious for all of us. The pool and hot tub was used daily. The pool guy came on Tuesdays which would of been nice to know ahead of time. The pool area needs some repair , many tiles need replacing and the small area around the pool need to be mowed as it was very overgrown. Lots of stuff in the garage to borrow for the beach and there was a container with pool floats by the pool . A few things in the house needed to be updated/repaired ( toilet paper holders were loose on the walls, sink in half bathroom upstairs loose on wall ) and the jacuzzi tub in our master did not work , we did inform the rental company. Hopefully it will be fixed before the next renters. It was a good home in a good location for our family.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
Large house to accommodate 17 people, few issues but we’re remedy quickly by management company. Driveway is steep but it’s worth it for the view
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Stephanie R., Lancaster, PA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrific outdoor property, but in need of indoor upgrades
The best part of this house is the outdoor pool and seating area. However, the next-door neighbor screamed and cursed at us on the first morning when we were having a simple conversation (no music, and not during quiet hours). It made us very uncomfortable every time we sat outside or went in the pool, worried about what might happen. The downstairs master bedroom, bath and seating area are also very nice and updated. However, with the exception of the basement shower, the other bathrooms are in desperate need of renovation (and are tiny). The shower heads are plastic, the mirrors are stained, and they felt dirty (ant traps on sinks). The floors and blinds thoughout the bedrooms are falling apart. There is no central AC, only window units in the bedrooms, so the kitchen and living areas get very hot (uncomfortable for my elderly mother). There are also MANY small sets of stairs throughout the house, which made it dangerous for her to navigate. The worst part is that we had ants throughout the kitchen from the first day, and had to throw out almost all of our fruit and cereal (despite trying to leave as little on the counter as possible). The bread even had to be put in the fridge, and clearly management was aware of the problem, given the signs and ant traps throughout the house, yet they didn't even have plastic containers to seal cereal or bread in. There were also several roaches flying around. We never had any problems on Oahu or Kauai with ants. Lastly, the dishwasher wasn't working properly so we couldn't even sanitize our dishes (and the ants were crawling throughout the dishwasher as well). The location is great, but house needs some TLC. Also, be aware that one of the rooms with a king bed can only be accessed from outside or by going through another bedroom and bathroom, which was somewhat inconvenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
House review
Great house , beautiful sunsets , great neighborhood , would book it again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay for large groups
House is spread out so everyone can have their space. Very clean and has everything you will need. Towels, beach stuff, anything you need in the kitchen they have. Awesome house and amazing views. Would definitely recommend. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021