Kai Vista [1]
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Unit Code: KaiVista
Paradise With The Family
Reviewed on 2022-08-09 by Melissa C. , Lincoln, CA USOverall
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This was the perfect house to meet up with family and enjoy this beautiful place. Coffee and sunsets on the lanai were fantastic.
Great family vacation house
Reviewed on 2022-04-21 by Ryan H. , Sammamish, WA USOverall
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Our vacation rental in Kailua - Kona was amazing. Kai Vista was in a perfect location, not too close to the city, but close enough that if we wanted we could walk down for happy hour. Kai vista easily slept 6 adults, the kitchen was well stocked, and well organized. We cooked almost every evening, and ate outside under the stars. The hot tub was a bonus every evening, and the crows nest was perfect for viewing the amazing sun sets. The property itself was very clean when we arrived and easy for my mom to move around safely. We really never had an issue with Kai Vista. We did call Heidi one day to check on the trash service and she responded immediately. We can hardly wait to return.
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This is such a great review and we truly appreciate it, Glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Come back soon! Mahalo from the Hawaii Life Vacations Team!
Lovely home
Reviewed on 2022-02-19 by Carol H. , Kodiak, AK USOverall
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Great home base for our week on Hawaii. The house, yard, and lanai are wonderful. We watched the sunset from the Crow's Nest every evening, and I loved reading in the hammocks. The neighborhood is close enough to town to be convenient and just far enough out to feel "away." Since it was just two of us, we had LOTS of room. We'll have to come back with more family!
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Mahalo for the great review! We are glad you had a wonderful vacation! We hope to host you again. Mahalo from the Hawaii Life Vacations Team!
Great place with space, views, and a nice quiet location
Reviewed on 2021-12-03 by Yolanda T. , Fair Oaks, CA USOverall
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We loved having 3 separate indoor & outdoor dining locations, lots of room for the 2 families to spread out and to sleep (comfy beds!), the enclosed hammock space was fun/relaxing, nice ocean views, good supplies for all our traveling needs, and very responsive host quickly addressed all our questions and minor issues, well-maintained house, and lots of private yard space. We would absolutely stay here again!
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We are glad you had a fun and lovely vacation & enjoyed your stay with us. We appreciate this review and feedback. We look forward to hosting you again! Mahalo from the Hawaii Life Vacations Team!
The perfect getaway
Reviewed on 2021-08-12 by , Ventura, CA United StatesOverall
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This home exceeded our expectations from the space to the management/concierge team. We had 2 families staying in this home for the week which included 4 adults and 3 children. There was plenty of space for everyone. We all had very comfortable beds and space and although the management offered extra blow up mattresses they were not needed. I also asked for extra towels ahead of time and they were there when we arrived. The home was extremely clean and welcoming upon arriving. We stayed for the week so there was plenty of space for groceries and all of our bags. We brought our own snorkel gear, and there were plenty of beach towels, umbrella, 2 chairs, and small kids floaties available. The layout of the property was so great for our group because when the kids were tired at the end of the day they could hang in the upstairs room and watch movies while the adults hung out on the lookout tower playing cards and chatting. (This was our favorite spot in the morning for coffee, and at the end of the day to relax.) Kids also loved running around the space catching geckos, and collecting flowers. The spa was a nice touch but was pretty hot to stay in too long. The management team was so responsive the whole time we were on the island. Huge shout out to Heidi who really treated us like family and kept checking in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. We had an issue with the air conditioning the first day and after I reached out to her she had it taken care of right away. The concierge was also very helpful. We really wanted to do the manta night snorkel and everywhere was booked. I reached out the concierge team and they found us something right away and it was booked. We were also very happy about the location of the home. We could walk right out the front and the kids loved running around on the lava rock looking for treasures. We were so close to some really great beaches for the kids, and shopping/restaurants. Love Kai Vista!
Manager's Response
Aloha, We appreciate this feedback as we are always looking for ways to improve and will work on these suggestions. Thanks for being such a great guest. We are glad all was accommodating and the place was exactly what you needed for a beautiful Hawaii vacation! We are also glad that your Home Host was helpful to you! We look forward to hosting you again! Mahalo from the Hawaii Life Vacations Team!
Heavenly home in Paradise
Reviewed on 2021-07-19 by Lee Ann H. , Houston, TX United StatesOverall
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This house was in a great location. Very well maintained and great for families...even a small bungalow for Mom and dad separate from the rest of the house. They had everything you might need there, minus your groceries. Absolutely loved this place.
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We are glad all was enjoyable and relaxing for you. We appreciate this feedback. We look forward to hosting you again! Mahalo from the Hawaii Life Vacations Team!
Great house, great location
Reviewed on 2021-01-21 by Nicholas B. , Carlsbad, CA USOverall
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It was very comfortable and relaxing to stay in this house. Would recommend and would stay again. They even helped me re-arrange my dates without hassle when something came up.
Family vacation
Reviewed on 2020-03-07 by Kimberly M. , Fairbanks, AK UnknownOverall
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We loved this home it was perfect for our family!
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We are so happy to hear your enjoyed our home!
We greatly appreciate your 5 star review as well!
We greatly appreciate your 5 star review as well!
Hawaiian Family Vacation'2019!!!
Reviewed on 2019-10-08 by Terrance S. , Lewisville, TX USOverall
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Had a great stay! The home was as beautiful as advertised! Would definitely stay again!
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We are so happy you had a wonderful stay ! We greatly appreciate your review as well.
Hope to see you again soon.
Hope to see you again soon.
Beautiful Kona "Tree" House. Location is everything!
Reviewed on 2019-06-22 by Richard E. , LAND O LAKES, FL United StatesOverall
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Beautiful, full house rental. What a VIEW!! I would definitely stay here again! Management company was great, very responsive! The best part of the place was waking up to the ocean sounds and views! We would sit in the "Tree House" and enjoy our breakfast everyday. Sunsets are beautiful from anywhere in the yard.
TV's in the Master bedroom and Living Room. Good WiFi inside.
A/C - The A/C units in each room worked well once we got them started.
Kitchen - The kitchen was nice. Well equipped. Fridge provided Ice, no water.
Puzzles & board games available.
Third bedroom upstairs has a "short wall" which connects to the living room.
Beds were comfortable. Master had a Cali-King Bed. Other rooms had Queens, sofa mattress downstairs.
2.5 Bathrooms. Beach towels available for use.
Extras - There was an umbrella, beach chairs, kids beach toys, and some snorkel gear to borrow.
Located near downtown Kona!
Checkout - Checkout was easy. Make sure you pay attention to the departure instructions in the book.
2 spaces available for parking.
We recommend adding an electronic keypad for the door in lieu of physical Keys. This makes it more accessible for the 7 people we had in our party.
The master bedroom was dark. The windows and doors were made with screens and shutters. No glass windows, which made the room dark when the A/C was on. It would be better with glass windows with blinds or shutters. The one shutter on the door was broken, and kept falling off/letting air/light in. Overall an excellent place to stay, we loved it!
TV's in the Master bedroom and Living Room. Good WiFi inside.
A/C - The A/C units in each room worked well once we got them started.
Kitchen - The kitchen was nice. Well equipped. Fridge provided Ice, no water.
Puzzles & board games available.
Third bedroom upstairs has a "short wall" which connects to the living room.
Beds were comfortable. Master had a Cali-King Bed. Other rooms had Queens, sofa mattress downstairs.
2.5 Bathrooms. Beach towels available for use.
Extras - There was an umbrella, beach chairs, kids beach toys, and some snorkel gear to borrow.
Located near downtown Kona!
Checkout - Checkout was easy. Make sure you pay attention to the departure instructions in the book.
2 spaces available for parking.
We recommend adding an electronic keypad for the door in lieu of physical Keys. This makes it more accessible for the 7 people we had in our party.
The master bedroom was dark. The windows and doors were made with screens and shutters. No glass windows, which made the room dark when the A/C was on. It would be better with glass windows with blinds or shutters. The one shutter on the door was broken, and kept falling off/letting air/light in. Overall an excellent place to stay, we loved it!
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We are so happy you had a wonderful stay ! and found found the home to be comfortable.
We greatly appreciate your review as well.
We greatly appreciate your review as well.
Beautiful
Reviewed on 2019-04-04 by Ann M. , Menlo Park, CA USOverall
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Beautiful house with a wonderful view. This is our 2nd time at this place, and love the addition of the hammocks. The upstairs lanai is one of our favorite places to sit, eat and relax. The kids call it the "treehouse" part of the house. Great location just off of Ali'i Drive. Would definitely come back.
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I am so happy to hear that you had a wonderful return stay!
We greatly appreciate your review as well.
We greatly appreciate your review as well.
Beautiful
Reviewed on 2019-04-04 by , Menlo Park, CA United StatesOverall
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Beautiful house with a wonderful view. This is our 2nd time at this place, and love the addition of the hammocks. The upstairs lanai is one of our favorite places to sit, eat and relax. The kids call it the "treehouse" part of the house. Great location just off of Ali'i Drive. Would definitely come back.
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I am so happy to hear that you had a wonderful return stay!
We greatly appreciate your review as well.
We greatly appreciate your review as well.
Nice place
Reviewed on 2018-06-10 by james C. , JACKSONVILLE, AR United StatesOverall
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Very nice house. Dolphins played there daily. No swim area within walking distance.
Nice place
Reviewed on 2018-06-10 by james C. , JACKSONVILLE, AR United StatesOverall
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Very nice house. Dolphins played there daily. No swim area within walking distance.
Fun Hawaiian Get-away House
Reviewed on 2018-03-28 by Francesca O. , Dallas, TX United StatesOverall
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We had a terrific time at this Kona rental house. The interesting outdoor space & yard, hot tub and bridged-lanai with spectacular sunset views on the water were great for soaking in the restorative Hawaiian climate.
This location is a good share for three couples; plenty of space.
This location is a good share for three couples; plenty of space.
Ultraman_45
Reviewed on 2018-03-28 by , Daytona Beach, FL United StatesOverall
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Unbelievable.. The house, neighborhood, location was perfect. Exactly 2.0 miles from the famous ironman swim start.. It was the right choice for us competing in Ultraman 2016. The views were great, house worked well for our group of 6 and we really enjoyed the jacuzzi sunsets.
Vacation
Reviewed on 2018-03-28 by Wendy V. , Eufaula , OK United StatesOverall
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We were celebrating a 30th anniversary, our friends were celebrating a 25th anniversary and their son's high school graduation. The home was wonderful. We all had our own space and amazing sunset views. We highly recommend this home.
Exquisite
Reviewed on 2018-02-08 by JANE S. , AIKEN, SC United StatesOverall
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The house, the setting, the amenities exceeded my expectations. Our private chef commented on the well equipped kitchen. Really hated to leave.
Manager's Response
Aloha! Thank you so much for your excellent review and recommendation! We are so happy to hear everything exceeded your expectations. It sounds like you had everything you needed for a wonderful experience and it’s great to know your private chef enjoyed the kitchen! Mahalo for being such pleasant guests. We hope you were able to make some lasting memories and hope to see you again on your next visit!
Exquisite
Reviewed on 2018-02-08 by JANE S. , AIKEN, SC United StatesOverall
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The house, the setting, the amenities exceeded my expectations. Our private chef commented on the well equipped kitchen. Really hated to leave.
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Aloha! Thank you so much for your excellent review and recommendation! We are so happy to hear everything exceeded your expectations. It sounds like you had everything you needed for a wonderful experience and it’s great to know your private chef enjoyed the kitchen! Mahalo for being such pleasant guests. We hope you were able to make some lasting memories and hope to see you again on your next visit!
Fun Hawaiian Get-away House
Reviewed on 2018-01-23 by Francesca O. , Dallas, TX United StatesOverall
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We had a terrific time at this Kona rental house. The interesting outdoor space & yard, hot tub and bridged-lanai with spectacular sunset views on the water were great for soaking in the restorative Hawaiian climate.
This location is a good share for three couples; plenty of space.
This location is a good share for three couples; plenty of space.
Manager's Response
Aloha! Thank you so much for your great review and recommendation! We are so happy to hear you had a terrific time in this home and it sounds like you were able to enjoy some of the special features, like the hot tub! Watching the sunsets seems very restorative and we are very pleased you were able to enjoy some relaxation time. We appreciate you being such wonderful guests and we look forward to seeing you again on your next visit!
Fun Hawaiian Get-away House
Reviewed on 2018-01-23 by francesca o. , Washington, DC USOverall
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We had a terrific time at this Kona rental house. The interesting outdoor space & yard, hot tub and bridged-lanai with spectacular sunset views on the water were great for soaking in the restorative Hawaiian climate.
This location is a good share for three couples; plenty of space.
This location is a good share for three couples; plenty of space.
Manager's Response
Aloha! Thank you so much for your great review and recommendation! We are so happy to hear you had a terrific time in this home and it sounds like you were able to enjoy some of the special features, like the hot tub! Watching the sunsets seems very restorative and we are very pleased you were able to enjoy some relaxation time. We appreciate you being such wonderful guests and we look forward to seeing you again on your next visit!
Family goes to Hawaii
Reviewed on 2017-12-13 by , Chattaroy, WA United StatesOverall
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We enjoyed the close-in spot near Kailua-Kona; it was only a mile into town but along a busy stretch of road which wouldnt be good for families with small children along. Facilities were in good condition, with enough counter space for a person to get out a meal for 5 people, as long as the meals were simple. Great living room and eating area for a medium sized family, though we spent a good deal of our time in the tower overlooking the water. The construction site in photos does not have any activity. It appears that it was an intention not followed up on. There is some kid noise from across the street, but golly, it IS a neighborhood. It didnt bother us at all. Decent parking for two cars. Strange collection of kitchen utensils, but plenty of eating utensils.
Manager's Response
Aloha! Thank you for the great review and for sharing your family’s experience at Kai Vista! We are glad to know that any surrounding noise was minor and did not take away from your pleasant experience. It sounds like your family had everything they needed for a fun trip and hopefully you were able to make some lasting memories together. Mahalo for being such respectful guests and we look forward to seeing you and your family again on your next visit!
Family goes to Hawaii
Reviewed on 2017-12-13 by , Chattaroy, WA United StatesOverall
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We enjoyed the close-in spot near Kailua-Kona; it was only a mile into town but along a busy stretch of road which wouldn’t be good for families with small children along. Facilities were in good condition, with enough counter space for a person to get out a meal for 5 people, as long as the meals were simple. Great living room and eating area for a medium sized family, though we spent a good deal of our time in the ‘tower’ overlooking the water. The construction site in photos does not have any activity. It appears that it was an intention not followed up on. There is some kid noise from across the street, but golly, it IS a neighborhood. It didn’t bother us at all. Decent parking for two cars. Strange collection of kitchen utensils, but plenty of eating utensils.
Manager's Response
Aloha! Thank you for the great review and for sharing your family’s experience at Kai Vista! We are glad to know that any surrounding noise was minor and did not take away from your pleasant experience. It sounds like your family had everything they needed for a fun trip and hopefully you were able to make some lasting memories together. Mahalo for being such respectful guests and we look forward to seeing you and your family again on your next visit!
Great Ocean Views
Reviewed on 2017-08-08 by Lisa M. , Warren, OH United StatesOverall
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Overall our experience was excellent. This home has everything to make your stay in Hawaii perfect, The kitchen is well stocked with proper cooking and serving utensils. Also, the home provided some beach amenities as well. We really enjoyed the hot tub. the only thing that came as a surprise to us was that the master bedroom is detached from the main house. The location was very good as well and was close to shopping and "beaches" . Hard to find a sandy beach in Kona!
Manager's Response
Aloha! Thank you so much for your great review and recommendation! We are so happy to hear that you had an excellent experience with us and you had everything you needed for a memorable vacation. We're glad you were able to make use of some of the amenities associated with Kai Vista and enjoyed the close proximity of shops and beach. We appreciate you being such great guests and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!
Great Ocean Views
Reviewed on 2017-08-08 by Lisa M. , Warren, OH United StatesOverall
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Overall our experience was excellent. This home has everything to make your stay in Hawaii perfect, The kitchen is well stocked with proper cooking and serving utensils. Also, the home provided some beach amenities as well. We really enjoyed the hot tub. the only thing that came as a surprise to us was that the master bedroom is detached from the main house. The location was very good as well and was close to shopping and "beaches" . Hard to find a sandy beach in Kona!
Manager's Response
Aloha! Thank you so much for your great review and recommendation! We are so happy to hear that you had an excellent experience with us and you had everything you needed for a memorable vacation. We're glad you were able to make use of some of the amenities associated with Kai Vista and enjoyed the close proximity of shops and beach. We appreciate you being such great guests and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!
Vacation
Reviewed on 2017-06-15 by Wendy V. , Eufaula , OK United StatesOverall
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We were celebrating a 30th anniversary, our friends were celebrating a 25th anniversary and their son's high school graduation. The home was wonderful. We all had our own space and amazing sunset views. We highly recommend this home.
Making Memories
Reviewed on 2017-01-30 by Gilda L. , Auburn, CA United StatesOverall
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The home was perfect in paradise ~ spacious and accomodating for families to gather, spectacular views of the sunset, watching the weekly cruise ships, whale sightings, sail boats and the beautiful hawaiian breezes. Management was very accommodating considering we extended our stay. I loved the openness and home floorplan, a memorable stay ~ we plan to return. Mahalo
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Aloha,
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the house and it was able to accommodate all of your family needs! We are glad we were able to help you extend your stay at this property and looking forward to having you return soon! Mahalo for the review and pleasant comments.
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the house and it was able to accommodate all of your family needs! We are glad we were able to help you extend your stay at this property and looking forward to having you return soon! Mahalo for the review and pleasant comments.
Making Memories
Reviewed on 2017-01-30 by Gilda L. , Auburn, CA United StatesOverall
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The home was perfect in paradise ~ spacious and accomodating for families to gather, spectacular views of the sunset, watching the weekly cruise ships, whale sightings, sail boats and the beautiful hawaiian breezes. Management was very accommodating considering we extended our stay. I loved the openness and home floorplan, a memorable stay ~ we plan to return. Mahalo
Manager's Response
Aloha,
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the house and it was able to accommodate all of your family needs! We are glad we were able to help you extend your stay at this property and looking forward to having you return soon! Mahalo for the review and pleasant comments.
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the house and it was able to accommodate all of your family needs! We are glad we were able to help you extend your stay at this property and looking forward to having you return soon! Mahalo for the review and pleasant comments.
Ultraman_45
Reviewed on 2016-12-11 by , Daytona Beach, FL United StatesOverall
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Unbelievable.. The house, neighborhood, location was perfect. Exactly 2.0 miles from the famous ironman swim start.. It was the right choice for us competing in Ultraman 2016. The views were great, house worked well for our group of 6 and we really enjoyed the jacuzzi sunsets.
Manager's Response
Aloha Congrats on being a competitor in the Ultraman! What a feet! We are stoked to hear that Kai Vista was an ideal location for your event. Please think of us again next year!
Ultraman_45
Reviewed on 2016-12-11 by Brian F. , Daytona Beach, FL United StatesOverall
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Unbelievable.. The house, neighborhood, location was perfect. Exactly 2.0 miles from the famous ironman swim start.. It was the right choice for us competing in Ultraman 2016. The views were great, house worked well for our group of 6 and we really enjoyed the jacuzzi sunsets.
Manager's Response
Aloha ! Congrats on being a competitor in the Ultraman! What a feet! We are stoked to hear that Kai Vista was an ideal location for your event. Please think of us again next year!
Great place to stay for a large family
Reviewed on 2016-07-10 by , Charlottesville, VA United StatesOverall
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We were looking for a place to call home on Kona -- and we found it at Kai Vista! The house was large and comfortable, the location was ideal, and the management company was incredibly responsive. The concierge service helped us setup some tours -- the Mauna Kea Star Gazing isn't to be missed. Thankfully the house had air conditioning for us to use as some days were really hot. We enjoyed the lookout that is pictured online. We only wish they had a pool -- but we made it work. We hope to return.
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Aloha Cyndi! Thanks for sharing your feedback. So excited to hear that you got to experience the Mauna Kea Star Gazing tour, it's a great one! We hope to host you again upon your return.
Great place to stay for a large family
Reviewed on 2016-07-10 by , Charlottesville, VA United StatesOverall
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We were looking for a place to call home on Kona -- and we found it at Kai Vista! The house was large and comfortable, the location was ideal, and the management company was incredibly responsive. The concierge service helped us setup some tours -- the Mauna Kea Star Gazing isn't to be missed. Thankfully the house had air conditioning for us to use as some days were really hot. We enjoyed the lookout that is pictured online. We only wish they had a pool -- but we made it work. We hope to return.
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Aloha Cyndi! Thanks for sharing your feedback. So excited to hear that you got to experience the Mauna Kea Star Gazing tour, it's a great one! We hope to host you again upon your return.
Nice experience
Reviewed on 2016-06-01 by Lupe R. , Hemet, CA United StatesOverall
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It was a good experience overall. There was a small problem with the electricity brakers but other than that, we had no problems and a very comfortable stay.
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Aloha Lupe! We are glad that you found comfort at Kai Vista. Come back soon!
Nice experience
Reviewed on 2016-06-01 by Lupe R. , Hemet, CA United StatesOverall
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It was a good experience overall. There was a small problem with the electricity brakers but other than that, we had no problems and a very comfortable stay.
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Aloha Lupe! We are glad that you found comfort at Kai Vista. Come back soon!
Three Generations of Texans in Paradise!
Reviewed on 2016-02-02 by Samuel K. , Houston, TX United StatesOverall
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For my parents' 60th birthdays, I set up a trip to Hawaii for them, myself, and my grandmother (87). I found Kai Vista on VRBO and fell in love with the view, the semi-seclusion, and the offering of individual bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone.
The house is located an easy ~20 minute drive from Kona International Airport. It is a few miles from "downtown"...close enough for convenience and far enough to get away from it all. The home is located on a private drive just off of one of the main roads, which adds to the feeling of "secluded convenience"
Upon arrival, we had a small problem with a missing house key, but Heidi and the caretaker quickly helped us resolve the problem. They were courteous, professional, and very quick. The property itself was immaculately clean and extremely well-stocked with towels, kitchen basics, and nicely appointed furnishings.
We had some trepidation about the lack of central air. Not only were we comfortable at night, we actually got cold from the trade winds as I listened to the waves crash on the nearby beach and let the surf lull me back to sleep. We were all as comfortable as if we had been home.
We spent generous time on the tower, watching canoe races, paragliders, and we saw dolphins and some whale spray. The tower has a gentle breeze and a table and chairs.
We also used the whirlpool, which was super comfortable, and we grilled Cheeseburgers in Paradise! The kitchen was a hit with the cooks, with everything we needed to prepare several meals in a convenient way. We were grateful for the thoughtful way that the kitchen was put together.
The house is located an easy ~20 minute drive from Kona International Airport. It is a few miles from "downtown"...close enough for convenience and far enough to get away from it all. The home is located on a private drive just off of one of the main roads, which adds to the feeling of "secluded convenience"
Upon arrival, we had a small problem with a missing house key, but Heidi and the caretaker quickly helped us resolve the problem. They were courteous, professional, and very quick. The property itself was immaculately clean and extremely well-stocked with towels, kitchen basics, and nicely appointed furnishings.
We had some trepidation about the lack of central air. Not only were we comfortable at night, we actually got cold from the trade winds as I listened to the waves crash on the nearby beach and let the surf lull me back to sleep. We were all as comfortable as if we had been home.
We spent generous time on the tower, watching canoe races, paragliders, and we saw dolphins and some whale spray. The tower has a gentle breeze and a table and chairs.
We also used the whirlpool, which was super comfortable, and we grilled Cheeseburgers in Paradise! The kitchen was a hit with the cooks, with everything we needed to prepare several meals in a convenient way. We were grateful for the thoughtful way that the kitchen was put together.
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Aloha Samuel! We really love when our guests share their detailed experience with us. The viewing tower sounds like the place that I would want to hang out! Happy that you enjoyed your visit, please come back soon!
Three Generations of Texans in Paradise!
Reviewed on 2016-02-02 by Samuel K. , Houston, TX United StatesOverall
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For my parents' 60th birthdays, I set up a trip to Hawaii for them, myself, and my grandmother (87). I found Kai Vista on VRBO and fell in love with the view, the semi-seclusion, and the offering of individual bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone.
The house is located an easy ~20 minute drive from Kona International Airport. It is a few miles from "downtown"...close enough for convenience and far enough to get away from it all. The home is located on a private drive just off of one of the main roads, which adds to the feeling of "secluded convenience"
Upon arrival, we had a small problem with a missing house key, but Heidi and the caretaker quickly helped us resolve the problem. They were courteous, professional, and very quick. The property itself was immaculately clean and extremely well-stocked with towels, kitchen basics, and nicely appointed furnishings.
We had some trepidation about the lack of central air. Not only were we comfortable at night, we actually got cold from the trade winds as I listened to the waves crash on the nearby beach and let the surf lull me back to sleep. We were all as comfortable as if we had been home.
We spent generous time on the tower, watching canoe races, paragliders, and we saw dolphins and some whale spray. The tower has a gentle breeze and a table and chairs.
We also used the whirlpool, which was super comfortable, and we grilled Cheeseburgers in Paradise! The kitchen was a hit with the cooks, with everything we needed to prepare several meals in a convenient way. We were grateful for the thoughtful way that the kitchen was put together.
The house is located an easy ~20 minute drive from Kona International Airport. It is a few miles from "downtown"...close enough for convenience and far enough to get away from it all. The home is located on a private drive just off of one of the main roads, which adds to the feeling of "secluded convenience"
Upon arrival, we had a small problem with a missing house key, but Heidi and the caretaker quickly helped us resolve the problem. They were courteous, professional, and very quick. The property itself was immaculately clean and extremely well-stocked with towels, kitchen basics, and nicely appointed furnishings.
We had some trepidation about the lack of central air. Not only were we comfortable at night, we actually got cold from the trade winds as I listened to the waves crash on the nearby beach and let the surf lull me back to sleep. We were all as comfortable as if we had been home.
We spent generous time on the tower, watching canoe races, paragliders, and we saw dolphins and some whale spray. The tower has a gentle breeze and a table and chairs.
We also used the whirlpool, which was super comfortable, and we grilled Cheeseburgers in Paradise! The kitchen was a hit with the cooks, with everything we needed to prepare several meals in a convenient way. We were grateful for the thoughtful way that the kitchen was put together.
Manager's Response
Aloha Samuel! We really love when our guests share their detailed experience with us. The viewing tower sounds like the place that I would want to hang out! Happy that you enjoyed your visit, please come back soon!
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Reviewed on 2016-01-31 by , Santa Cruz, CA United StatesOverall
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Had a wonderful time. House was absolutely perfect made our stay so enjoyable
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Aloha Beth! Great to hear you enjoyed your stay. Come back real soon!
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Reviewed on 2016-01-31 by , Santa Cruz, CA United StatesOverall
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Had a wonderful time. House was absolutely perfect made our stay so enjoyable
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Aloha Beth! Great to hear you enjoyed your stay. Come back real soon!
Perfect for our family.
Reviewed on 2015-03-06 by Karen J. , Fairbanks, AK United StatesOverall
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Very clean, well stocked with everything you could need or want. Beautiful and quiet setting. House is very comfortable and view is magnificent. See you next year!
Manager's Response
Aloha Karen, Thanks for the review! Looking forward to seeing you again next year! Kindly, Hawaii Life
Perfect for our family.
Reviewed on 2015-03-06 by Karen J. , Fairbanks, AK United StatesOverall
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Very clean, well stocked with everything you could need or want. Beautiful and quiet setting. House is very comfortable and view is magnificent. See you next year!
Manager's Response
Aloha Karen, Thanks for the review! Looking forward to seeing you again next year! Kindly, Hawaii Life
Fantastic rental
Reviewed on 2015-03-02 by , Menlo Park, CA United StatesOverall
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This was a perfect place for two families vacationing together. The views were great, we even saw some whales breaching! The kids called the upper deck the "tree house." The place was great - well stocked, clean, well-maintained. We can't wait to come back.
Manager's Response
Aloha Yuri, We love the idea of calling the viewing deck the 'tree clever! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Kindly, Hawaii Life
Fantastic rental
Reviewed on 2015-03-02 by , Menlo Park, CA United StatesOverall
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This was a perfect place for two families vacationing together. The views were great, we even saw some whales breaching! The kids called the upper deck the "tree house." The place was great - well stocked, clean, well-maintained. We can't wait to come back.
Manager's Response
Aloha Yuri, We love the idea of calling the viewing deck the 'tree clever! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Kindly, Hawaii Life
A beautiful home away from home
Reviewed on 2015-02-03 by Austin B. , Southeastern Alberta (Drumheller, AB CanadaOverall
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Thank you for sharing your beautiful property! The house was perfect-enough room for our family-which include 2 active boys. We watched the Dolphins and whales from the lanai. The boys loved chasing the gecko's and having room to play in the yard. The hot tub was wonderful to unwind in. The location of the property was great- A quiet street -only sound was listening to the ocean crashing against the rocks. Thank you again.
Manager's Response
Aloha Austin, We are so glad that your family had such a memorable stay. Come back and see us again soon! Kindly, Hawaii Life
A beautiful home away from home
Reviewed on 2015-02-03 by Austin B. , Southeastern Alberta (Drumheller, AB CanadaOverall
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Thank you for sharing your beautiful property! The house was perfect-enough room for our family-which include 2 active boys. We watched the Dolphins and whales from the lanai. The boys loved chasing the gecko's and having room to play in the yard. The hot tub was wonderful to unwind in. The location of the property was great- A quiet street -only sound was listening to the ocean crashing against the rocks. Thank you again.
Manager's Response
Aloha Austin, We are so glad that your family had such a memorable stay. Come back and see us again soon! Kindly, Hawaii Life
Beautiful views & Very clean A +
Reviewed on 2015-01-26 by Rebecca P. , Seaside, OR United StatesOverall
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The house is gorgeous, even better than we imagined ! The location is perfect, quiet yet still close enough to downtown area ! It was just three of us so we had a lot of space..cant wait to come back with more friends and family ! So clean and comfortable- way better than a hotel !
Manager's Response
Aloha Rebecca, We are so pleased to hear that we exceeded your expectations! We look forward to hosting you and your friends and family again soon! Kindly, Hawaii Life
Beautiful views & Very clean A +
Reviewed on 2015-01-26 by Rebecca P. , Seaside, OR United StatesOverall
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The house is gorgeous, even better than we imagined ! The location is perfect, quiet yet still close enough to downtown area ! It was just three of us so we had a lot of space..cant wait to come back with more friends and family ! So clean and comfortable- way better than a hotel !
Manager's Response
Aloha Rebecca, We are so pleased to hear that we exceeded your expectations! We look forward to hosting you and your friends and family again soon! Kindly, Hawaii Life
Great ocean view
Reviewed on 2015-01-13 by , Calgary, Alberta CanadaOverall
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This home is lovely, and all that we could have asked for. It was very
clean & well equipped. The master suite in a separate building was
a nice touch. We spent lots of time in the tower enjoying the wonderful
ocean view and breezes. Star-gazing at night was great. The proximity
to the shoreline is wonderful, we fell asleep to the soothing sound
of the surf. A great vacation home!!
clean & well equipped. The master suite in a separate building was
a nice touch. We spent lots of time in the tower enjoying the wonderful
ocean view and breezes. Star-gazing at night was great. The proximity
to the shoreline is wonderful, we fell asleep to the soothing sound
of the surf. A great vacation home!!
Manager's Response
Aloha Willa, Happy that you enjoyed the great ocean views and breezes from the tower. It is one of our favorite parts of the property! Come back soon! Kindly, Hawaii Life
Great ocean view
Reviewed on 2015-01-13 by , Calgary, Alberta CanadaOverall
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This home is lovely, and all that we could have asked for. It was very
clean & well equipped. The master suite in a separate building was
a nice touch. We spent lots of time in the tower enjoying the wonderful
ocean view and breezes. Star-gazing at night was great. The proximity
to the shoreline is wonderful, we fell asleep to the soothing sound
of the surf. A great vacation home!!
clean & well equipped. The master suite in a separate building was
a nice touch. We spent lots of time in the tower enjoying the wonderful
ocean view and breezes. Star-gazing at night was great. The proximity
to the shoreline is wonderful, we fell asleep to the soothing sound
of the surf. A great vacation home!!
Manager's Response
Aloha Willa, Happy that you enjoyed the great ocean views and breezes from the tower. It is one of our favorite parts of the property! Come back soon! Kindly, Hawaii Life
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- Ocean Views
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- Air Conditioning
- Internet
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
- Free Wifi
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- Beach
- Ocean View
Hawaii Life Rentals presents Coastline Views Just Steps from the Ocean - A/C!
1. Lanai [3]
2. Exterior View [4]
3. Exterior [5]
4. Living Area [6]
5. Bedroom [7]
6. Bedroom [8]
7. Bathroom [9]
8. Coffee Table [10]
9. Bathroom [11]
10. Living Area with Queen sofa sleeper [12]
11. Breakfast Bench [13]
12. Entrance [14]
13. Kitchen [15]
14. Exterior [16]
15. Bedroom [17]
16. Ohana Bathroom [18]
17. Lanai with Hot Tub [19]
18. Lanai with Hot Tub [20]
19. Lanai [21]
20. Exterior [22]
22. Lanai [23]
23. Exterior [24]
24. Exterior [25]
Hammocks [26]
25. Exterior [27]
26. Exterior [28]
27. Surrounding Area [29]
28. Magic Sands Beach 2 miles south [30]
29. Sunset View [31]2 Bedrooms
2 Baths
- Air Conditioning
- Hot Tub
- Ocean View
This exquisitely appointed, almost beachfront home is perfectly maintained with cozy comfort in every room. Spectacular ocean views from the home and the special vista viewing tower makes this 3BD/3BA + Den the perfect Hawaiian getaway.
The 1/4 acre lot is completely fenced in for privacy and relaxation from the outside world. The main house has 2 upstairs bedrooms, one queen and one double. The den (which is ground level) can be used as an additional sleeping space and even has sliding doors to close it off for privacy. The largest bedroom and bath has its own entry and is private from the main living area. The room boasts a king size bed and a 50' plasma TV including cable. All bedrooms are equipped with air-conditioning units. All mattresses are tempurpedic. The fully equipped kitchen has marble counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The dining area has a large rectangular table that has two benches and two chairs, easily accommodating at least 6 people. Both the upstairs and the downstairs have comfortable sitting areas, the upstairs boasting an ocean view plus a 50' plasma TV with cable. There are ceiling fans in all the bedrooms and living areas. There is a full indoor laundry room separate from the house.
Outside you will discover a large deck perfect for cooking a meal or relaxing in the hot tub. There is a Weber Genesis propane grill and an outdoor dining area for 6. There are two additional chairs, an umbrella for the table, and seat cushions as well if needed. The hot tub is covered under the deck so that you can enjoy its splendor rain or shine. The two chaise lounges on the lawn are perfect for reading a book while catching some rays. The house provides 2 boogie boards and snorkel gear to help enhance your ocean adventures
The property features a special viewing tower that is accessible from both the upstairs living room and the downstairs deck. The observation tower has a table and four chairs. Spend the morning up here with a cup of coffee or the evening with a glass of wine, either way, the coastline views and ocean breezes are bound to make you never want to leave.
Due to the home's location on a private road, the area is quiet and peaceful. Perfect for watching sunsets and breaching whales. The excitement does pick up though a few times a year during the world famous Iron Man event. During this time, you have front row private viewing to both the swimming and running events. Just 1.5 miles down the road is the famous Mokuaikaua Church in downtown Kona. Water access is just a few steps from the front gate.
Hawaii Life Rentals is a locally owned, licensed real estate company with rentals on Kauai, Maui, Oahu, and Hawaii. We offer on-island personal assistance and Concierge services.
Rates do not include taxes, cleaning and applicable fees.
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- Big Island
Location:
75-111 Kaiolu Drive
96740
Kailua - Kona
, HI
United States
19° 37' 5.7252" N, 155° 59' 8.8404" W
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- Big Island