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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10316 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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Kailua Kona, HI
  • Place, Kailua-Kona Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kailua Pier
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kamakahonu Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

Kailua-Kona

With a stay at this vacation home in Kailua-Kona (Historic Kailua Village), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kailua Pier and Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area. .This vacation home is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Magic Sands Beach and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Kailua-Kona Beaches.

What's nearby

  • Kailua-Kona Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kona Community Aquatic Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kailua Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kona Brewing Co. & Brewpub - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ultimate Burger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk

About this property

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

Oceanfront Home | Gated Kona Bay Estates | AC in Bedrooms. Blue Water

Set along the dramatic Kona coast, Blue Water by Gather is a luxury oceanfront estate offering the ultimate in island living. This two-story, 3,400 sq. ft. home features three ensuite bedrooms, an observation loft, and multiple gathering spaces surrounded by water and tropical gardens. Located within the exclusive gated community of Kona Bay Estates, this private retreat welcomes up to 10 guests to experience the beauty, culture, and tranquility of Hawai‘i.

What You’ll Love About Blue Water by Gather
• Oceanfront pool, spa, and expansive lanai with panoramic coastal views
• Gourmet kitchen with granite counters, 6-burner range, and curved breakfast bar
• Open-air living and dining areas with accordion doors that embrace ocean breezes
• Primary suite with private lanai, media lounge, and loft with Twin beds and 360° views
• Air conditioning in all bedrooms for cool, restful nights
• Concierge services available, including private chef, airport pickup, and local excursions
• Access to Kona Bay Estates’ lagoon and white sand beach—swimmable year-round

Living & Dining
Step inside and discover the open-concept living area designed to blend seamlessly with the outdoors. Multiple sets of sliding doors open to the pool deck, letting in ocean breezes and the sound of waves. The tiled great room offers plush seating, a smart TV, and easy flow to indoor and outdoor dining spaces.

The gourmet kitchen is ideal for entertaining, featuring granite countertops, a 6-burner range, double ovens, and a curved island bar with seating. Dine indoors or step onto the lanai for an oceanfront meal under the stars. A convenient half bathroom is located on the main level.

Outdoor Oasis
Relax in total privacy on over half an acre of lush tropical landscaping. The oceanfront pool and hot tub overlook the Pacific, providing front-row seats to Hawai‘i’s world-famous sunsets. Lounge on the deck, dine alfresco at the outdoor table for eight, or unwind beside the koi pond and cascading water features that enhance the home’s tranquil ambiance.

Sleeping Quarters
• Primary Suite (Upstairs) – King canopy bed + futon, private lanai, media lounge, ensuite bath with dual vanities, jetted tub, and walk-in shower. A loft above the suite offers two Twin beds surrounded by panoramic ocean and mountain views.
• Guest Suite 2 (Upstairs) – King bed, ensuite bath with tub/shower combo, mountain views, and central A/C.
• Guest Suite 3 (Downstairs) – Queen canopy bed, ensuite bath with tub/shower combo, central A/C, and garden access.
• Half Bath – Located on the main level.

Each suite is individually air-conditioned for comfort and features tropical décor, ceiling fans, and ensuite bathrooms.

Extras
Enjoy thoughtful amenities throughout your stay, including high-speed Wi-Fi, Smart TVs, in-home laundry, private driveway, and garage. The home’s design pays homage to Hawaiian heritage, highlighted by the Poi Pounder fountain and lava rock features that frame the entrance.

As part of your reservation, you’ll have exclusive access to concierge services, including daily maid service, airport pick-up, lei greeting, private whale watching and snorkeling tours, and private chef experiences—all designed to make your stay effortless and unforgettable.

Resort & Location
Located within the gated Kona Bay Estates, this home offers privacy and security just minutes from Kailua-Kona Village, where you’ll find fine dining, shopping, and local attractions. The nearby lagoon offers calm, shallow waters ideal for swimming and snorkeling year-round.

Explore nearby historic sites, coffee farms, and pristine beaches, or simply unwind at your private coastal retreat.

Good to Know
• This home features A/C in all sleeping areas; however, the living room, dining room, and kitchen are not equipped. With multiple accordion doors and open design, the home stays cool with natural ocean breezes.
• Note: This home is direct oceanfront with water surrounding the main spaces; it may not be ideal for families with small children.
• A/C thermostats are preset to shut off at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. They operate continuously at night, maintaining a minimum temperature of 74°F for guest comfort.
• Parking: Private driveway and garage.
• Community: Gated access, swimming lagoon, and beach within Kona Bay Estates.
• Concierge services available upon request.
• 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.
• HI Registration: TA-022-625-4848-01
• STVR 19-353850 / NUC-19-0699 / PL-NUCR-2024-002562
• TMK 750050340000

From morning coffee with ocean views to starlit evenings by the pool, Blue Water by Gather offers an unforgettable blend of Hawaiian tradition and modern luxury—perfect for family retreats or special getaways on the Big Island.
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.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

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

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

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: 3,400 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

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 750050340000, GE-022-625-4848-01, TA-022-625-4848-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

445690

Oceanfront Home | Gated Kona Bay Estates | AC in Bedrooms. Blue Water Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to spend the holidays. Definitely was exactly what we needed. The house was unlike anything we’ve stayed in before. Having the bedrooms separate from the main living space was a totally new experience for us. Having the ability to open all the sliding doors on the main floor was amazing. Open air living in paradise. Being in a gated community was great. We could walk down to the Bayfront very easily and enjoy everything it offered. The kids spent hours playing in the pool and enjoying the oceanfront. Walking the seawall down to Keiki beach was easy. Definitely would stay here again. 10/10
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura K., Washington, D.C. area

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was great and the house was clean. The main room didn’t have air conditioning but the rest of the rooms did. That said, opening the main room doors helped cool down the area quite a lot. The management team was fantastic. They were extremely responsive and helpful, even after hours and after we had returned from our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great View, the communication about the property was first class. No complaints. Would do it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was perfect for the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Beautiful house and comfortable beds. Kitchen was well stocked. Nice to have a washer and dryer.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional property!

Pictures are accurate and can’t really capture the beauty of the view and outdoor lanai area!Very comfortable home. AC in bedrooms worked well at night. Kitchen is well equipped for cooking meals. Grill is hard lined, so no worry about propane level. Plenty of dishes and serving platters/bowls. Pool and hot tub (not jetted, but nice and warm) stay very clean with whatever filter system they use. Opening up all of the doors on all sides when you’re home is lovely! Outdoor dining table is perfect for meals during sunset. Path in front of home to Queen’s Bath (small beach) is easy and a great place for a nice swim (watch out for urchins!).Very convenient to airport, Costco, Target, groceries, restaurants/shops on Ali’i Drive. Washer/dryer worked really well. Great pool towels and flat, sand free beach towels provided. Big closet with beach/pool equipment/toys left by previous guests (we contributed, too!). Check closet before renting any equipment. I was worried that pond/fountain would mean more bugs, but that wasn’t a problem at all. Sound of water flowing over rocks and into pond is so relaxing. We felt very safe in the gated neighborhood. Having a code (rather than keys) for all of the doors was very convenient. Communication with management about any questions we had during our stay was very efficient and thorough. Loved this home and highly recommend it!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

Great property and a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful vacation - 3 generations

memorable stay - February whales! great location, the pool was great. House layout was perfect.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Royce A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kona bay drive paradise

Very nice place .well equipped. As advertised.Hot tub didn’t work but everything else was in working order and very enjoyable.I would rent this place again for sure and tell anyone else looking at it to “ just do it”!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Relaxing Stay

We absolutely enjoyed our VRBO. The property was perfect for our stay. It was within walking distance of downtown, beautiful sunsets, whale watching and a perfect walk everyday to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kona getaway

Outstanding property
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

dan h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Location

We have stayed in many Kona Bay properties and this house has one of the best locations. Wonderful to be able to open the house up for the ocean breeze and sound of the waves. Large house with plenty of open space. Pool was nice. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

JAMES T., SANTA CRUZ, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

WORK TO CONTINUE

THEY HAVE DONE A LOT TO FIX THE HOUSE - HAVE MORE TO DO ... GREAT LOCATION AND VIEWS ... WIFI NEEDS SOME ATTENTION TO BE CONSISTENT
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

House was in a beautiful oceanfront location with beautiful lava rock shoreline and a small beach area nearby. Near downtown Kailua Kona and plenty of restaurants, etc. Rules about AC/wearing shoes may seem unreasonable but weren't difficult, left sandals at door. Living area was best left open. Management was very responsive when WiFi not functional, etc. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular

Beautiful, relaxing and fun
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views!

The home worked perfect for our family and would rent it again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas H. L., Newport Beach

beautiful location

great vistas from upstairs and poolside. great pool and outdoor patio. open panel doors reveals entire outside. on the negative, the property is quite old and suffers numerous mostly minor inconveniences
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, nice home

RE Company did a great job, and house was clean and well stocked. Only negative was the house has a walkway in front with about 5 groups per hour that walk by (mostly neighbors or other renters), but it takes away from the oceanfront privacy. In spite of that, I'd stay here again :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pebbles Ohana Celebration

A wonderful home and very amazing property. We felt the Aloha the minute we walked through the entry. We've been coming to the Big Island for over 25 years and have been to many properties. This home is by far one of my top new favorites. We celebrated moms 90th Birthday and It was just a wonderful experience. The ocean waves, the awesome sunsets and ohana. What more could you ask for. We will be returning! Mahalo for sharing your wonderful home with us. Sincerely, Carrie, Lawrence, Vincent and Dolores (mom) Pebbles. From Novato and Santa Cruz California
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

We loved this property. Previous reviews had some negative comments and I didn't experience anything negative. House is well stocked and very clean (it is on the ocean so a little corrosion and rust is normal to me) Open air (all doors worked perfectly). Pool is very clean, hot tube could be warmer but the weather was warm when we were there so it was not a negative. I wish there were more bar stools for the kitchen and maybe a second couch in the main living area. I would definitely book this house again, we rent at least two houses per year in the Kona area and this is the first house I would do a repeat stay at.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Tom F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Blue Water - Kona Bay House

Excellent location! Master Bedroom is huge with two smaller bedrooms with their own bath. Another room with two twin beds above the master with no bathroom, that could be separated from the master. The house has potential to be open air, but some of the sliding tracked doors are inoperable preventing a crosswind from cooling the main floor. When we arrived the dishwasher was inoperative, as was the under-cabinet ice machine, and the refrigerator had intermittent issues and never really cooled the contents to the set point, and a one point was up to 50F. Pool was not heated, but the hot tub was between certain hours. Hot tub jet pump was either working improperly, or too small to actually produce jetted flow that one would expect out of a hot tub. The rental company was very quick to respond to the issues that we found upon check in. We had a lot of fun and were able to entertain comfortably throughout the week. We stayed with two other couples for a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Kevin P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great home

We love the house. The kitchen was excellent. The pool was absolutely filthy with significant layers of dirt on the floor. The water was green. We called to get the pool cleaned and he simply came and skimmed the top of the pool. Very disappointing. The listing does also not mention that there is a walkway along the beach directly behind the property. Numerous people walked by the house affecting the privacy of the pool. Well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

1990's luxury gone to seed

We stayed 4/20-26 and enjoyed great weather and the fantastic setting and location. The property is a few minutes walk from Keiki Beach (it's not ON Keiki beach, as we were lead to believe by the description), and offers beautiful views of the ocean. We would love to return if the property was properly renovated and updated. It may have been a luxury residence in the early 1990's, but its prime is long past. The oven and grill work well. The area is quiet, and convenient to lots of shopping and dining. As is it, the VRBO photos and description are deeply misleading. This is an entirely open-air building/home, so entry to the bedrooms is similar to a motel, which is not very secure or safe. Although there is a number keypad entry, the side yard has only a flimsy non-locking gate that anyone could stroll right into. At night the grounds get quite dark, and I was always uncomfortable and felt unsafe. The beach is a public beach with many access points right through the gated community. In short, this is not a safe or secure property. We ended up having our children sleep at the very top floor, which meant they had to traipse through the master bedroom at night to use the bathroom. The sliding door off the master does not lock. The swimming pool water is murky and the liner of the pool seems to be detaching in some places. We had to contact the maintenance people immediately upon our arrival as the freezer had been left ajar by the cleaning people, and the fridge and freezer were not working properly. When the maintenance people arrived, they admitted that the compressor on the unit is a known problem, and they have a new freezer/fridge on order. All common surfaces (bannisters, cabinets, door handles) are sticky and have not been cleaned. All kitchen utensils are low-end and badly in need of replacing. The A/C units work, but do not adhere to the time settings claimed by posted signs or the maintenance people. We often woke to stifling temps and no air circulation. Lastly, there is what appears to be a mosquito breeding program in the the entryway pool. It looks like it was previously a koi pond, but is now an oozing, green swamp. There are many new teak/dark wood doors in the living area, but signs told us not to open them. Even if they did open, I can't imagine anyone wanting to open the doors that lead to that algae and pond scum.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Lydia M.

Beautiful location, very clean home.

Everything was extremely neat and tidy in the house, all appliances working properly and access very easy via keypad locks. As it is an ocean-side house the emphasis is on furnishings and finishes that can hold up to the salt air, humidity, water and sand. That said, everything was in good condition yet not terrifically comfortable. Patio furniture for the living area (pretty typical for rentals in Hawaii) and no large rugs or carpets, and no extraneous furniture like lamps in the downstairs living room creates the feeling of just hanging out on a patio. The views and location are what you’re there for anyways and with all the activities the island offers, how much time would you spend being a couch potato anyways? Thanks for the wonderful week!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019