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Honu O Kai (Turtle of the Sea): Lush Oceanview Getaway w/ Heated Pool AC Views

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A heated pool
Outdoor dining
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Interior
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82928 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

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Kailua Kona, HI
  • Place, Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Magic Sands Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kailua Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kailua-Kona

With a stay at this vacation home in Kailua-Kona (Holualoa Village), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Magic Sands Beach and Kailua Pier. .This vacation home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Donkey Mill Art Center.
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What's nearby

  • Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Magic Sands Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Kailua Pier - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course - 32 min drive - 22.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunset Kai Lanai - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Don's Mai Tai Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Royal Kona Resort Oceanfront Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Tacos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬7 min drive

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 O Kai (Turtle of the Sea): Lush Oceanview Getaway w/ Heated Pool AC Views

Honu O Kai (Turtle of the Sea) – Kailua Kona, HI
A serene coastal retreat designed for family gatherings and relaxing getaways, Honu O Kai offers 2,928 sq. ft. of indoor-outdoor living space with panoramic ocean views and upscale amenities—all just moments from the beach.

What Sets Honu O Kai Apart
• Brand-new split system A/C in every sleeping area – each guest can set their own ideal temperature for a personalized and restful stay
• Unmatched ocean views from multiple rooms
• Private pool with plenty of lounge space
• Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances
• Comfortable living area with plush seating
• Kid-friendly bonus room with bunk beds

Living & Dining
Designed for connection and comfort, the open-concept living and dining area is filled with natural light and framed by ocean and garden views. A spacious dining table for eight invites memorable meals and relaxed conversation.

Chef-Ready Kitchen
This well-equipped kitchen features premium stainless steel appliances, a large center island with bar seating, and all the cookware needed for home-style meals or island-inspired feasts.

Outdoor Oasis
Enjoy your morning coffee or evening cocktails on the wrap-around lanai with unobstructed views of the Pacific. The lush backyard includes a private pool surrounded by lounge chairs—perfect for sunbathing, swimming, or unwinding after island adventures.

Sleeping Quarters
All bedrooms now feature newly installed split system A/C, ensuring that every guest can sleep in total comfort—cool, quiet, and just the way they like it.
• Primary Suite – King bed, ensuite bath, ocean view, lanai access
• Guest Bedroom 2 – Queen bed, garden and ocean views
• Guest Bedroom 3 – Two Queen beds, perfect for families
• Bonus Room – Twin bunk bed, ideal for younger guests
• Three Full Bathrooms + One Half Bath – Modern and well-stocked

Extras & Amenities
Stay cool, connected, and entertained with:
• Split system A/C in all bedrooms
• High-speed Wi-Fi
• Pool table
• Full laundry room with washer & dryer
• Beach gear, kitchen essentials, and children's amenities

Resort & Community Perks
Though a private home, Honu O Kai offers access to nearby resort-style amenities such as pools, wellness centers, and dining options (subject to applicable fees).

Location Highlights
• Walk to beaches, local shops, and trails
• Easy access to museums, historic sites, and markets
• Short drive to world-class dining and entertainment

Good to Know
• Starter supplies provided: coffee, toiletries, paper products, and more
• Daily resort fee may apply – please inquire for details
• This property does not have the capability to charge electric vehicles. Guests with electric vehicles will need to plan their own charging arrangements during their stay.
• HAWAII TAX ID #TA-029-452-2880-01
• Licensed Short-Term Vacation Rental: STVR-19-355698 / NUC-19-0809 / PL-NUCR-2026-003539

Now Featuring Individual Climate Control in Every Bedroom
Reserve your dates now and enjoy tailored comfort, modern amenities, and the peaceful beauty of Hawaii at Honu O Kai.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features a tennis court on site, hiking/biking trails nearby, and scuba diving nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • 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

  • Unit size: 2,928 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number GE-029-452-2880-01, TA-029-452-2880-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

383745
Vrbo Property

Honu O Kai (Turtle of the Sea): Lush Oceanview Getaway w/ Heated Pool AC Views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time with our adult children! The house is set up for good times with a beautiful, warm pool, pool table, corn hole, games, bar, tvs and great outdoor spaces. The view is amazing as you can see the ocean for miles. The lower level has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathroom with comfortable beds and air conditioning in each bedroom. The upper level has a master bedroom with large ensuite, power room, large kitchen and living room. We had relatives come for supper and easily sat 8 at the table. The kitchen was well stocked with everything needed to cook including a great BBQ on the back deck. The area is very quiet (other than the noisy frogs in the evening) and there is a large green space behind. The driveway is very steep (a little scary the 1st time driving up) and they could use a few more plates as we had to run the dishwasher after every meal as we were out of pates but otherwise no complaints! We loved every moment we spent in this wonderful home and would recommend it to everyone!
Pool
View
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The pool was awesome we used it everyday. The house was everything we wanted and more. Everybody had their own space and bathroom. We would highly recommend this house and told our friends and daughter who is a travel agent.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was exactly as described, it had everything we needed
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House. Great View

Perfect house for 2 couples. Pool was awesome, we wish the pool cleaner hadn’t been in the pool the whole time. But we made it work. Plenty of space outside. We loved all the outdoor living upstairs and down. We even had access to the garage for parking!!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P., Walla Walla, WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home, fabulous family vacation!

This house was perfect for the 7 of us. Kids loved the pool, amazing, changing night lights! Beautiful view of the coast and ocean from main floor and upstairs. Coffee on the lanai every morning was best way to start the day. Convenient to everything north and south. House was exactly as described and as photos represented. We’ll be back!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

First Hawaiian Vacation

The house was perfect. Very quiet and peaceful neighborhood. View was amazing. House has a perfect setup to give everyone their own space. Perfect vacation home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken D.

Liked: Cleanliness

2023 visit

Beautiful well appointed property with great pool. Window a/c in bedrooms are old/loud, but due to property elevation/location they weren't needed during the evening hours. The driveway is steep and narrow so best to arrive during daylight hours. Kitchen is well stocked and it is in a very quiet neighborhood. Requests/questions were promptly answered. Thank you. Fabulous view of entire kona area.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregg S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family property

This is a great property for family vacations.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Was a great property for a family !

Everyone was very helpful answering questions
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard T., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Kona Home

This beautiful house is in a stunning location up on the hillside with a panoramic view of Kailua-Kona and the ocean. Its elevation means that temps are several degrees cooler than on the coast and a wonderful breeze cools the house. The property is extremely well equipped, clean and well-maintained. Balconies, the deck and pool make it an ideal place to relax and take in the view. Kona is a short drive down the hill with all its amenities. Communication with the property manager was easy and responsive. Wouldn't hesitate to choose this property again and reccommend it unreservedly.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Home For Families

The house was equipped with everything needed during our stay. Very spacious and roomy. The views are amazing! The only complaint from some family members, we're from those who stayed in bedrooms that did not have an in-wall AC unit. Management was nice, and were quick to resolve the minor issues we had during our stay. Overall, GREAT property. Definitely recommend for big families.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house rental

House was as advertised -- AMAZING views, great pool, nice big living room with ample dining and hanging out space. Pool/play room downstairs was nice, too. Only constructive feedback is that the kitchen is not as nicely appointed as it should be (quantity and quality of cooking tools, with pots & pans in short supply and poor condition, too few glasses and barware, 1 cutting board, etc.), and the pillows are flat and hard as rocks. But overall, a great property. We'd rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hawaii Wedding Vacation

We absolutely loved our stay at the Honu O Kai! What a beautiful view! We were in the area for our daughter’s wedding so we really didn't spend as much time at the house as we'd liked to have, but the time there was always relaxing. It was very nice to take a dip in the pool after a long day of wedding activities. We appreciated the items made available to us during our stay including an ice chest, sand toys and beach chairs to name a few. Next time we're in the area, we'd love to stay at the Honu O Kai again.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect space for a large family

This was the perfecgt space for our famiy for a week. Seven adults, lots of provacy and places to either be together or if someone needed privacy, there were many options. 4 large bedrooms, 3 baths. Master suite is lovely with wonderful views. The pool was great to return to each afternoon after the beach or site seeing. I think I counted 13 ceiing fans to help keep the air moving! Large living room and dining area. Kitchen allowed multiple "cooks" to all be working at the same time. Lots of pool and beach toys in the garage and a large washer and dryer.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Mary W.

Aug 2021

Enjoyed our 2 week stay. Having the pool was a real plus but I think by 2 wks it needed cleaning. Floors got really dirty the 1st night. Only 1 pickup of garbage didnt seem like enough. Glad we had the chance to visit Kona
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S., Olathe, KS

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

super nice house, great view! unfortunately during our stay, there was construction in the neighborhood so only got some peaceful non construction noise in evenings and on the weekend days. The house is in a very good location, very convenient to most things. Lots of stuff in garage (tubes,rafts,fins,coolers, etc). A few more pillows in master bedroom with pillowcases would be nice. We found a couple extra pillows but no linens for them and there is a window a/c unit in 2 of the bedrooms but the other bedrooms didn't have and it would get pretty warm during the day, and main living area/kitchen would get very hot as well. House def needs more fans and that would've helped a lot. The pool was awesome and loved having the bar area w/fridge off the pool area for drinks etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M., Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

The house was comfortable for my family. Enjoyed the pool and the views!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C., Sumner, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing house!!

We truly loved the house! Gorgeous view, away from all the hustle and bustle but close enough to everything. Anything you need is at the property. Regular coffee pot, hair dryers, pool toys, beach towels and toys. We would definitely recommend it again and again! We had a group of 9 and there was plenty of space for everyone, including air mattresses if needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mai ia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Million dollar Views

We enjoyed our stay very much! The sunsets were breathtaking every day. The home was equipped with everything we needed from plenty of beach towels to kitchen supplies. The gifted Kona coffee ensured we all left with a new love of the coffee from this area. The home was clean and spacious. There were 8 of us and we never felt like we needed any more room. We had an issue with the fire alarms and the property manager was over right away to help fix the issue. The pool was a welcomed treat every night. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bob S., Urbana, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Setting

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this house in Holualoa. The view from the decks were stunning. Every night we gathered to watch the sun set and every morning we enjoyed the quietness of watching the ocean become alive with boats and people. Our only disappointment was that we had to leave.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fred W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week in Kona

Often times rental pictures don’t live up to the reality. This place was bigger and better than we imagined. A very nice surprise indeed. It was excellent! Worth the money
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another Day In Paradise

We had such a wonderful time staying at this property. The view was beautiful and the house was big and accommodated our needs. The swimming pool was a used all the time. We had a great time. If you are a coffee drinker make sure you bring your own coffee, other than that everything was stocked and available. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Honu O Kai

Overall the property is lovely! Our teens enjoyed the private pool and spacious home. We were disappointed that the AC was confined to one wall unit in the master bedroom and the property does not have cable tv, only internet. The property should not advertise suitability for elderly.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph E., Montrose, Colorado USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family/ large group house

Nice property in an upscale residential neighborhood. Great Location. Being up on the bench above Kailua, the temperatures were 8-10 degrees cooler and had an evening breeze. Awesome sunsets! We had 6 adults and 3 kids (8,4,2). Plenty of room to spread out. The pool was great for the kids and recommended for a Kona vacation. We hit the beaches/snorkeled in the AM, then returned for naps and PM pool time. The pictures are slightly dated in that the carpets have been replaced with wood floors, which is a plus. Property Management was OK (B+), but it is not the owner. We could not talk to anyone, who had firsthand knowledge about the property. For example, were there Beach Towels available? No good answer. The fact is there are Pool Towels available, but we were not comfortable taking them to the beach. We suggest you BRING YOUR OWN BEACH TOWELS. Also you run out of supplied toilet paper, dishwasher and laundry soap after about 4-5 days. A minor annoyance, but for $500/night, couldn't a little more TP be provided? FYI - there is a Costco in north Kailua and gas is about $1/gal. cheaper than in town. Garage beach toy inventory - 3 boogie boards; 4 sets of well worn masks, snorkel, fins. A much needed beach shade tent in the blue bag. 2 functional, but past their prime, beach chairs. There were also some fun pool toys/floatees available. We would stay in this property again. Aloha

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M., Alaska

Beautiful, spacious and a view that can’t be beat.

We enjoyed every minute of our stay. There was plenty of space for two families. Pool is such a nice added bonus to the location and view. A couple of small appliance issues were addressed immediately. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019