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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 393 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Kailua Kona, HI
  • Place, Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Island Country Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Kailua-Kona

With a stay at this vacation home in Kailua-Kona (Kalaoa), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Kailua Pier and Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation. .This vacation home is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Magic Sands Beach and 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Big Island Country Club - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Kona Brewing Company - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Kailua Pier - 9 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pine Tree Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fireart Cuisine - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Broke Da Mouth Grindz - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬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.

5 Minutes to Beach & Town-Perfect Location, Private & Peaceful. A/C

This is a Great price in a GREAT location! Just 4 miles from the hustle of town and yet close to beautiful beaches and the local Harbor from where you can take off on many fun water activities like deep sea fishing, snorkeling cruises or manta ray diving.

This is Hawaii at it's best. . You will enjoy the lush. luxurious landscape in this peaceful paradise, away from the crowds, yet close to many pristine beaches. This one acre estate is located in one of Kona's most desirable neighborhoods, four miles north of Kona village, at 900 ft elevation where the days are 10 degrees cooler than the coast and the humidity is far more comfortable than by the ocean.. You can open your windows all year long and enjoy the breezes. You'll love the spaciousness of the 1 acre lot with no neighbors in sight.

Your accommodations are in the Private Ohana (guest suite) which is attached to the main house but is self-contained with its own private entrance, kitchen and parking space.

Unless you want to ask questions, I am invisible. Your privacy is assured.

It seems like you're far removed from everything, but everything is close by at your fingertips, just a short drive away when you want anything. Staying here is the best of both worlds!

High speed Wi-fi internet is included, and the flat screen television is equipped with Roku for on-demand viewing using Netflix, and Amazon Instant Video. We also have basic cable. Here are some of the other things that will delight you staying at The Great Kona Escape.

Loads of Tropical birds singing sweetly all around you.
The botanical gardens just out your door.
A temperature that is comfortable all year.
Close proximity to a dozen world-class golf courses.
The beauty and wonder of living in a floral paradise.
The ability to pick from the large variety of organic fruit
trees


We are located 3 miles up from a quiet sandy cove beach where sea turtles are often seen sunning themselves on the shore and 15 minutes to the most pristine golf course you can imagine, where the wild Peacocks and Nene birds are free to roam.

You couldn’t ask for a better location or a more tranquil environment to go along with this uber comfortable, tropical spacious, yet cozy, ohana. This truly is a piece of paradise.

This is a home you will want to return to year after year. Come and enjoy the lush, rich, peacefulness of The Great Kona Escape. You will be glad you did.



Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a pickleball court or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Pickleball
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 13

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
If you have any un-used food items left over you may leave those.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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-000-310-4768-01, TA-000-310-4768-01

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Perfect Location. Private Peaceful. Just Minutes Beach Town. A/C

5 Minutes to Beach & Town-Perfect Location, Private & Peaceful. A/C Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, comfortable bed and pillows and great location to access any part of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tony L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint little getaway

Nice spot out of town. Easy to get around. More spacious than expected. The Vrbo listing indicates a washer and communal pool. Neither were correct. Sandra was so nice she offered to do our laundry! The roosters will wake you in the morning and the wild birds will sing you to sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Landon P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!!! Peaceful is an understatement!!!

Wow, wow, wow! Absolutely perfect stay! Great for visiting Kona w/o the resort feels…!!! Home away from home for sure! Pineapples, mangos, starfruit, and more grow in their private garden, and if u ask nicely u can try them!!! I will miss u too Mango (cat)!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise inside of Paradise

From the moment we walked in the door, we felt welcomed and "loved". Sandy's place is an oasis within the paradise of the Big Island.... Get ready for a soft landing and a lovely stay. Everything about her property reflects the comfort and care she extends in taking care of her guests. Thoughtful touches abound (Kona coffee in the kitchen!)-- super comfortable bed. Great location (near beaches, airport and downtown Kona)and everything Is IMMACULATELY clean. Book this NOW... You won't regret it!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jamie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Ohana Close to Town

It was a beautiful property. Quiet, perched up in the hills, but close to town. It is a shared property so you can hear other guests at times but it was not an issue at all throughout our stay. The bed was comfortable and the hosts were great. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Kainoa Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice stay!

Beautiful, cute slave to stay in! Enjoyed it except for someone staying downstairs by the pool talking on his phone very loud at 7am throwing a football at the inflatables and woke us up. I would stay here again because I know that's not something that will always Happen. Owner was very welcoming and inviting, house was very clean and we had everything we needed for our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay - everything we needed!

We had a wonderful stay at the Great Kona Escape! I would recommend this to others in a heartbeat. The apartment is even more beautiful than pictured and so spacious. The grounds are beautiful- it was the perfect location for us. All appliances worked well, and would stay again easily. Sandra and Ken had excellent recommendations for activities and helping with our itinerary planning. Thank you so much for all!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melody H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Perfect calm and quiet retreat close to Kona, but away from the crowds. Has everything you need and Sandra is an excellent host providing easy communication and check-in

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Precious Paradise

We enjoyed our stay at The Great Kona Escape. The grounds are more beautiful than many botanical gardens. We enjoyed walks in the gardens and gorgeous sunsets over the ocean. The vibrant paintings by Sandra and a few of her friend's in our dwelling were a joy to see. When we had questions, she was there with answers and suggestions. We were in a resort previously on the Kona coast where the heat was too intense. We decided to seek a cooler upcountry place to stay and found a greater and more pleasant experience for our vacation. Sandra's is a great place to stay with easy access to all areas around Kailua-Kona. The mountains, beaches and the parks... just go.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

michelle j., Los Angeles California

Enjoyed Kona

We were happy to visit the Kona estate as it was quiet and a good location.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

ANN D.

Great location if you like to explore

If you want to be close to the action but want a good nights sleep this is for you. Our apartment was clean and roomy with kitchen, overall very comfortable. The location worked for us because we like to explore the island not just lay on the beach. Would have got a full 5 if it had a deck with a view. There was a view from our bedroom. Minutes from the beach. Very nice owners.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Beautiful cozy property

We rented this vrbo for a work trip and it was perfect. Spacious, clean, cozy and had everything we needed. We would absolutely come back! Mahalo Sandra!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roscoe L.

Sweet spot up the hill in Kona,

This is a great place overall to stay in Kona. Location is good, 5-10 minutes out of downtown Kailua, apartment is comfortable and well stocked, price point is right and Sandra was a very sweet and generous host. If you are the type that likes to hang out at your apartment for long periods of time during the day, I would recommend somewhere else, but as a place to make home base while you go off and explore the island (what I prefer to do), this is ideal. If you like to cook your own meals, the kitchen is a little bit of a challenge owing to its size, but fully workable. We were able to make full egg breakfasts on the hot plate and even stuff like roast fish and potatoes in their little tiny toaster oven. The only things I'd say this spot needs is sharper knives and a few cutting boards. Thank you Sandra! -RL
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017