Kona Sunshine [1]
Great chill pad.
Reviewed on 2024-10-20 by Chris M. , Sedro-Woolley, WA USLoved my stay here. Nice and close to Kona downtown. Private. Perfect cottage feel. Could use a few blinds on the deck to shade from the late day sun. Significant road noise from the bedrooms, but none out back. Would definitely return.
Very nice spot for a family of 4
Reviewed on 2024-09-02 by Amanda L. , Washington, DC USWe had a great week; the house was just our speed -- not too fancy, but comfortable and easy. The porch/lanai is beautiful! Our only complaint is that the mattresses on the bunk bed aren't too comfy; the other single bed is fine.
Heaven!
Reviewed on 2024-03-10 by Laurel E. , Anaheim, CA USOne of the best places we've ever stayed..location and home were perfect! -- surfing was great too!
A slice of heaven
Reviewed on 2023-08-26 by , Newtown, PA USWe had the loveliest stay at this property. Location was central to everything. Home was quaint, clean and host responded immediately at all questions. She truly went above and beyond. You cannot beat the sunsets from the deck and my children loved exploring the rocks and water ‘pools’ created by waves. It was a wonderfully memorable experience.
Kona Sunshine
Reviewed on 2023-03-07 by Neil W. , Portland, OR United StatesWe have been fortunate enough to stay at several amazing properties in Kona throughout the years. However, none of them can compare to this property. The Kona Sunshine property is truly special. And, I cannot say enough about Heidi, as she was a great host throughout our stay.
Kona Sunshine
Reviewed on 2023-03-07 by , Portland, OR United StatesWe have been fortunate enough to stay at several amazing properties in Kona throughout the years. However, none of them can compare to this property. The Kona Sunshine property is truly special. And, I cannot say enough about Heidi, as she was a great host throughout our stay.
Amazing
Reviewed on 2022-10-12 by Anna P. , Richmond, VA USWe had a wonderful stay at the Kona Sunshine house. It is in a perfect location for Ironman participants and the deck is hard to beat. The view is just so, so beautiful and serene. Host was lovely and communicative.
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Great Cabin on the water
Reviewed on 2021-12-30 by , Sun City West, AZ USGreat little cabin on the beach. The patio is awesome. You don't need to drive anywhere to have a wonderful and relaxing ocean vacation. It is next door to a nice little park. Only negative is that the road behind the house is a bit loud at night.
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Kona gold
Reviewed on 2021-10-15 by kenneth l. , Lincoln park, MI US.
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Kona gold
Reviewed on 2021-10-15 by , Lincoln park, MI US.
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Sunset and Surf Paradise
Reviewed on 2021-09-08 by Tangie C. , Round Rock, TX USThe view from the patio is incredible. We spent hours enjoying the beautiful sunsets, rainbows, and surfers. We also enjoyed the tide pools directly in front of the house. The location is perfect near Kona and several nice snorkeling beaches.
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TOTALSERENTIY
Reviewed on 2021-04-20 by tammy j. , Coeur D Alene, ID USLocation location location!! Amazing serene place! Highly recommend this house and it’s property manager! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Highly recommend!!
Kona Sunshine
Reviewed on 2018-12-21 by , La Jolla, CA United StatesIdyllic spit!!
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We are happy you had a great stay!
Location, location, location
Reviewed on 2018-06-19 by Matt S. , Aurora, CO United StatesThe cons seem like nitpicking but you should be aware of them. Traffic on Alii can be distracting if you wake easily, and since the neighbor seems to have a used car lot at his house getting out of the property can be difficult and could really be helped with some mirrors. The management company says they have a concierge but we never got a response with three attempts after the initial contact.
Wth all that being said, I would definitely stay at this house again.
Once we got inside and opened the house up we made ourselves at home for a week and it was great. Nice and cozy home with a central location between shopping, restaurants, and beaches. <br/><br/>The cons seem like nitpicking but you should be aware of them. Traffic on Alii can be distracting if you wake easily, and since the neighbor seems to have a used car lot at his house getting out of the property can be difficult and could really be helped with some mirrors. The management company says they have a concierge but we never got a response with three attempts after the initial contact.<br/><br/>Wth all that being said, I would definitely stay at this house again.
Location, location, location
Reviewed on 2018-06-19 by Matt S. , Aurora, CO United StatesThe cons seem like nitpicking but you should be aware of them. Traffic on Alii can be distracting if you wake easily, and since the neighbor seems to have a used car lot at his house getting out of the property can be difficult and could really be helped with some mirrors. The management company says they have a concierge but we never got a response with three attempts after the initial contact.
Wth all that being said, I would definitely stay at this house again.
Once we got inside and opened the house up we made ourselves at home for a week and it was great. Nice and cozy home with a central location between shopping, restaurants, and beaches. <br/><br/>The cons seem like nitpicking but you should be aware of them. Traffic on Alii can be distracting if you wake easily, and since the neighbor seems to have a used car lot at his house getting out of the property can be difficult and could really be helped with some mirrors. The management company says they have a concierge but we never got a response with three attempts after the initial contact.<br/><br/>Wth all that being said, I would definitely stay at this house again.
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Location, location, location
Reviewed on 2018-06-19 by Matthew S. , Aurora, CO USThe cons seem like nitpicking but you should be aware of them. Traffic on Alii can be distracting if you wake easily, and since the neighbor seems to have a used car lot at his house getting out of the property can be difficult and could really be helped with some mirrors. The management company says they have a concierge but we never got a response with three attempts after the initial contact.
Wth all that being said, I would definitely stay at this house again.
Once we got inside and opened the house up we made ourselves at home for a week and it was great. Nice and cozy home with a central location between shopping, restaurants, and beaches. <br/><br/>The cons seem like nitpicking but you should be aware of them. Traffic on Alii can be distracting if you wake easily, and since the neighbor seems to have a used car lot at his house getting out of the property can be difficult and could really be helped with some mirrors. The management company says they have a concierge but we never got a response with three attempts after the initial contact.<br/><br/>Wth all that being said, I would definitely stay at this house again.
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Beautiful traditional Hawaiian beach house with a few rough edges
Reviewed on 2018-05-14 by , Portland, OR United StatesFor the cost, the beds are rock hard and can leave one stiff. Driveway needs mirrors in order to safely pull out onto road. Neighbors park vehicles on shoulder eliminating view to oncoming traffic.
Great place for an unplugged stay that does not suffocate as resorts can do. I would recommend with eyes wide open on bed comfort.
Beautiful and modestly sized house right on the water. Not sandy beach babe t we were not looking for beachfront. Relaxing lanai and terrific location for watching surfers and sunsets. Overall, comfortable but pricey. <br/><br/>For the cost, the beds are rock hard and can leave one stiff. Driveway needs mirrors in order to safely pull out onto road. Neighbors park vehicles on shoulder eliminating view to oncoming traffic. <br/><br/>Great place for an unplugged stay that does not suffocate as resorts can do. I would recommend with eyes wide open on bed comfort.
Beautiful traditional Hawaiian beach house with a few rough edges
Reviewed on 2018-05-14 by , Portland, OR United StatesFor the cost, the beds are rock hard and can leave one stiff. Driveway needs mirrors in order to safely pull out onto road. Neighbors park vehicles on shoulder eliminating view to oncoming traffic.
Great place for an unplugged stay that does not suffocate as resorts can do. I would recommend with eyes wide open on bed comfort.
Beautiful and modestly sized house right on the water. Not sandy beach babe t we were not looking for beachfront. Relaxing lanai and terrific location for watching surfers and sunsets. Overall, comfortable but pricey. <br/><br/>For the cost, the beds are rock hard and can leave one stiff. Driveway needs mirrors in order to safely pull out onto road. Neighbors park vehicles on shoulder eliminating view to oncoming traffic. <br/><br/>Great place for an unplugged stay that does not suffocate as resorts can do. I would recommend with eyes wide open on bed comfort.
Beautiful traditional Hawaiian beach house with a few rough edges
Reviewed on 2018-05-14 by Clifford S. , Washougal, WA United StatesFor the cost, the beds are rock hard and can leave one stiff. Driveway needs mirrors in order to safely pull out onto road. Neighbors park vehicles on shoulder eliminating view to oncoming traffic.
Great place for an unplugged stay that does not suffocate as resorts can do. I would recommend with eyes wide open on bed comfort.
Beautiful and modestly sized house right on the water. Not sandy beach babe t we were not looking for beachfront. Relaxing lanai and terrific location for watching surfers and sunsets. Overall, comfortable but pricey. <br/><br/>For the cost, the beds are rock hard and can leave one stiff. Driveway needs mirrors in order to safely pull out onto road. Neighbors park vehicles on shoulder eliminating view to oncoming traffic. <br/><br/>Great place for an unplugged stay that does not suffocate as resorts can do. I would recommend with eyes wide open on bed comfort.
Kona Vacation
Reviewed on 2018-03-28 by Chris and Maria H. , Studio City, CA United StatesWe arrived on Christmas Day, Monday Dec. 25 and left on Monday, Jan. 1,New Years Day. The only problem with arriving on a Monday that is a Holiday, no trash pick up. So the entire time we were there we had no trash service. I tried texting the number I was given if there was a problem and the reply from the text was, I had the wrong number. Mind you it was the number listed at the rental on the information page for tenants. If it wasn't for the trash issue I would give all 5 stars for the rental. The location is perfect, saw sea turtles everyday right down in from of the house on the water, Sunsets beautiful. I feel it's best for a family or couple. It would have been difficult if it was 2 couples, one bedroom had 3 twin beds the other a queen. There are 2 full bathrooms and the kitchen sink overlooks the ocean which made doing dishes wonderful. I would recommend this property. Snorkeling, paddle boarding, bogey boarding, hiking you name it it's all there. We had a wonderful time.
Kona Sunshine
Reviewed on 2018-03-28 by , Newark, DE United StatesGood value for the price.
turtle-watching from the lanai!
Reviewed on 2018-03-28 by , Anchorage, AK United StatesSuch a wonderful, relaxing place to stay. Located a little too far to walk to downtown Kona, but very convenient on Alii Dr. We enjoyed snorkeling off the rocks behind the house and sleeping on the Lanai at night. Saw dolphins jumping in the wake of a boat off the lanai as well. Pretty ideal spot for a typical Hawaii vacation!
Kona Vacation
Reviewed on 2018-01-05 by Chris and Maria H. , Studio City, CA United StatesWe arrived on Christmas Day, Monday Dec. 25 and left on Monday, Jan. 1,New Years Day. The only problem with arriving on a Monday that is a Holiday, no trash pick up. So the entire time we were there we had no trash service. I tried texting the number I was given if there was a problem and the reply from the text was, I had the wrong number. Mind you it was the number listed at the rental on the information page for tenants. If it wasn't for the trash issue I would give all 5 stars for the rental. The location is perfect, saw sea turtles everyday right down in from of the house on the water, Sunsets beautiful. I feel it's best for a family or couple. It would have been difficult if it was 2 couples, one bedroom had 3 twin beds the other a queen. There are 2 full bathrooms and the kitchen sink overlooks the ocean which made doing dishes wonderful. I would recommend this property. Snorkeling, paddle boarding, bogey boarding, hiking you name it it's all there. We had a wonderful time.
Enjoying Kona Sunshine
Reviewed on 2016-10-17 by , La Jolla, CA United StatesA gorgeous location on the water...relaxing and lovely!
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Enjoying Kona Sunshine
Reviewed on 2016-10-17 by , La Jolla, CA United StatesA gorgeous location on the water...relaxing and lovely!
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Enjoying Kona Sunshine
Reviewed on 2016-10-17 by Lynn R. , La Jolla, CA United StatesA gorgeous location on the water...relaxing and lovely!
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A great spot in Kona
Reviewed on 2016-06-26 by , Santa Fe, NM United StatesThis is an authentic older house with great summer cabin feel- open shutters and doors for breezes and ocean sound. We loved our spot for enjoying full day access and viewing of the ocean and lava rocks (with turtles) right out front. The generous linai, the well stocked kitchen, the comfy living room were all as pictured and wonderful. Easy access to town and anything Kona right off Alii Dr.
The one slight issue was noise in in the bedrooms from Alii, but the road calms down a lot at night and doesn't impact the living spaces at all. If you are looking for an authentic cabin on the water from which to explore both the water and Kona- this place can't be beat!
A private house right on the water with space and fabulous waterfront views and access. <br/>This is an authentic older house with great summer cabin feel- open shutters and doors for breezes and ocean sound. We loved our spot for enjoying full day access and viewing of the ocean and lava rocks (with turtles) right out front. The generous linai, the well stocked kitchen, the comfy living room were all as pictured and wonderful. Easy access to town and anything Kona right off Alii Dr. <br/>The one slight issue was noise in in the bedrooms from Alii, but the road calms down a lot at night and doesn't impact the living spaces at all. If you are looking for an authentic cabin on the water from which to explore both the water and Kona- this place can't be beat!
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A great spot in Kona
Reviewed on 2016-06-26 by , Santa Fe, NM United StatesThis is an authentic older house with great summer cabin feel- open shutters and doors for breezes and ocean sound. We loved our spot for enjoying full day access and viewing of the ocean and lava rocks (with turtles) right out front. The generous linai, the well stocked kitchen, the comfy living room were all as pictured and wonderful. Easy access to town and anything Kona right off Alii Dr.
The one slight issue was noise in in the bedrooms from Alii, but the road calms down a lot at night and doesn't impact the living spaces at all. If you are looking for an authentic cabin on the water from which to explore both the water and Kona- this place can't be beat!
A private house right on the water with space and fabulous waterfront views and access. <br/>This is an authentic older house with great summer cabin feel- open shutters and doors for breezes and ocean sound. We loved our spot for enjoying full day access and viewing of the ocean and lava rocks (with turtles) right out front. The generous linai, the well stocked kitchen, the comfy living room were all as pictured and wonderful. Easy access to town and anything Kona right off Alii Dr. <br/>The one slight issue was noise in in the bedrooms from Alii, but the road calms down a lot at night and doesn't impact the living spaces at all. If you are looking for an authentic cabin on the water from which to explore both the water and Kona- this place can't be beat!
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Kona Sunshine
Reviewed on 2014-06-05 by , Newark, DE United StatesGood value for the price.
turtle-watching from the lanai!
Reviewed on 2013-10-17 by , Anchorage, AK United StatesSuch a wonderful, relaxing place to stay. Located a little too far to walk to downtown Kona, but very convenient on Alii Dr. We enjoyed snorkeling off the rocks behind the house and sleeping on the Lanai at night. Saw dolphins jumping in the wake of a boat off the lanai as well. Pretty ideal spot for a typical Hawaii vacation!
Business
- TA-148-041-7280-01
- STVR 21-461126
Location
- Oceanfront Property
General
- Clothes Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Parking
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
- Free Wifi
Location Type
- Beach
- Beachfront
- Near The Ocean
- Ocean View
- Oceanfront
Kitchen
- Kitchen
Arrival Day
- flexible
Beachfront in Sunny Kona
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- Ocean View
- Oceanfront
Located on a quiet oceanfront property just south of commercial Kona, this two-bedroom two-bath vintage cottage boasts a large covered lanai, classic Hawaiiana furnishings and a grassy yard with parking. With one queen bed and three twins, it’s ideal for a small to medium family or a couple wanting some well earned space. The kitchen, which offers both a bar and a dining table for four, has ocean views to the north and south, where whales splashing about offshore can be seen regularly from November-March. Two surf spots are located just out front to either side — one for all levels and one for experts only — guests can check out Pacific Vibrations Surf shop in downtown Kona for all your surfboard rentals. Having been owned by the same family for three generations, this charming cottage has the upside of mixing time with labor of love.
*NOTE: This home is located on the marathon route for the Ironman World Championship that occurs in Kona every October, and will be affected by road closures related to the race.
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.
TA-148-041-7280-01
STVR 21-461126
VRBO/Hawaii Life bookings: Guests must sign a rental contract within 48 hours of booking to confirm the reservation.
Locationfield
- Big Island
Location
- Big Island