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Hale Hanai - near Kealakekua Bay - Proximity to ocean without oceanfront price

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Hale Hanai
Kitchen and Dining Room
Dining Room and Living Room
Upstairs Living Room
California King Canopy Bed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Captain Cook, HI
  • Kealakekua Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Kona Coffee Living History Farm
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Captain Cook Monument
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Alii Room

1 King Bed

Dolphin Room

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Crib

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Office 1

1 Single Bed

Volcano Room

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hale Hanai - near Kealakekua Bay - Proximity to ocean without oceanfront price

"Pathway of the Gods" is the meaning of the name given by ancient Hawaiians to Kealakekua Bay. Five hundred feet from the bay, nestled among the palm trees and fragrant plumeria blossoms is the site of your next vacation. Let us "Big Isle" you!

Hale Hanai is a family-friendly two-story vacation rental home which will give you a taste of old Hawaii, away from the crowds, with a large private yard abounding in fragrant flowers, bananas, and coconuts. 'Hanai' is a word Hawaiians use to designate adopted family. While staying in our home, you are our adopted family.

Upstairs, Mom and Dad can relax and enjoy their own private living room with views of the bay. The Alii (royalty) room is furnished with a California King bamboo canopy bed, a seating area, and a lanai from which to view some of the most beautiful sunsets in the world. There is a fully-equipped kitchen and a dining room with a table that seats eight, as well as a china hutch with dishes for that special meal.

Downstairs, there is a separate living room, and room to enjoy a snack. The Sandcastle Sanctuary has a queen-size bed and a built-in daybed, perfect to accommodate Grandma and Grandpa or a married child and spouse. The built-in daybed is wonderful for a younger child, and it also makes a great place to sit and enjoy a book while the ocean breezes rustle the curtains and wash your cares away. There is even a portable crib ready for a napping baby, if needed. The Volcano Room sports a double bed and the decor has been heavily influenced by Madame Pele, the goddess of fire. The Captain Cook Quarters has a twin-size daybed, with aquatic decor for kids who might enjoy "sleeping with the fishes." Two queen-size sleeper sofas (one upstairs, one down) round out the sleeping arrangements.

Across the bay is the historic Captain Cook monument that marks the place where the famous explorer met his untimely end. Spinner Dolphins visit the bay almost daily, and there is unparalleled snorkeling in this marine sanctuary. After a day of sightseeing or kayaking in the bay, the outdoor shower will wash away the sand along with your cares. The barbeque awaits, as you dine outdoors on the two picnic table as the sun sets on another perfect day in paradise.

Please note that we have a two-week minimum policy for bookings during the Christmas holidays, from December 15 to January 1.

Keywords: House, Hale Hanai, Kealakekua Bay, Captain Cook, Napoopoo, Kona, Family

Property manager

Susan Curtis
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number TA-161-687-3472-01, W01204638-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Captain Cook

Captain Cook is home to this holiday home. Kona Country Club and Holua Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Magic Sands Beach and Kealakekua Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative and Bay View Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Captain Cook, HI

What's nearby

  • Kealakekua Bay - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kapahukapu Manini Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Kona Coffee Living History Farm - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Captain Cook Monument - 20 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Menehune Coffee Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Tacoz - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sacred Grounds Coffee Farm - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gypsea Gelato - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hale Hanai - near Kealakekua Bay - Proximity to ocean without oceanfront price pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hale Hanai - near Kealakekua Bay - Proximity to ocean without oceanfront price ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hale Hanai - near Kealakekua Bay - Proximity to ocean without oceanfront price ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hale Hanai - near Kealakekua Bay - Proximity to ocean without oceanfront price located?

This family-friendly Captain Cook holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Kealakekua Bay, Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park and Hikiau Heiau State Monument. Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative and Kapahukapu Manini Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

rengisol1

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little piece of paradise
We stayed at Hale - Hanai with my husband, children, parents, mother in law and daughter's boyfriend. The house was spacious and clean. It was very convenient to have access to a washer and dryer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kamilla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Zen
We were a group staying together and attending a Zen retreat in Captain Cook. The location was perfect, a short drive to our retreat and a very short walk to the ocean. Susan was wonderful and very responsive to our needs. We had a beautiful time here. Mahalo
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alaskans in the Islands
We were a group of nine people, three generations (grandparents, parents, kids), from two different states. This venue allowed us comfortable sleeping quarters for all and other living space for board games, movies, dining, and plotting out our next trip to beautiful near-by beaches. Our host provided us with a small pool for the 3-year-old and toys and books galore. In short: great place, great location, great support. Mahalo!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome family trip to Hawaii
We had such a good time and Susan took good care of us. Made us feel welcome and like family. Gave great recommendations. We didn't realize the prop
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maui Landscape S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Accommodating
Susan is a great host
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bunny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
At Hale Hanai We Truly Were Adopted Family
Hale Hanai was delightful. The property is surrounded by greenery and tropical flowers for privacy, and yet with so many windows to allow in the light, the property is both serenely private and light and bright. We were three generations of family ranging in age from 5 to 78 and Hale Hanai was perfect for all of us. It is squeaky clean, with all modern conveniences, and a wonderful, traditional Hawaiian Plantation style feel with beamed natural wood ceilings and many other natural wood accents. Susan even provided a lovely Hawaiian Christmas Tree decorated with many colorful Hawaiian leis. The hosts were both gracious and thoughtful of our needs. We had a delightful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tobias B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly and responsive owner
Lots of beach accessories for us to use (snorkels, noodles, plenty of towels) and walking distance to the water. Full sized washer/dryer were very useful. We really enjoyed our meals outside on the back patio; there are mosquito tikki torches but you may want to bring mosquito repellent as well. Susan was very sweet. Beware that a neighbor's rooster will most likely wake you up at 5am every day and there are a lot of cushions/pillows/carpets/rugs everywhere which could affect allergy-prone individuals.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loraine H., Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay!
Great location, great host, house big enough to give each of us some room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home
Nice home with a good location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAULA S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding
We live on the Big Island but on the East side so, when looking for a place to stay we needed it in the Kealakekua Bay area. This was perfect for us, it was large enough for all and special treat for us, it was almost next door to our granddaughter and her family. The wedding venue was at a Equestrian Center very close. There is a park and of course the bay within walking distance. All in all it was a great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and perfect for families
Our family’s stay at Hale Hanai consisted of three generations - grandparents, adult children, and two grandchildren. There was plenty of room for everyone in the two-level home set in a tropical setting very close to Kealakekula Bay. Everyone enjoyed the stay there. Our host, Susan, was very accommodating and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

cara b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home!
Property was very clean. It's up in the hills on a windy road about 15-20 minutes out of town. We liked that it was a bit out of the way but in a nice way. We walked 10-15 minutes a came to a little well known snorkeling spot. It's a private property that allows access. I has a nice outside patio next to beautiful plants. Overall, a very nice place.👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, spacious home, fabulous hosts!!
We loved this VRBO! The surroundings are beautiful. Short walk to Captain Cook Cove for fantastic snorkeling and other great activities. Our kids loved exploring for geckos and other wildlife. The house had everything we needed and was very spacious, which was important for our big family. It was a great place to come home to for rest and relaxation after a day of Hawaii adventures. We had several online interactions with the host and in all of which she was extremely prompt in responding, very helpful, and kind. Thank you for helping make our first Hawaii experience a great one!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi T., Lake Country, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hope to return!
The house is a 2min walk from the bay, manini beach, and the kayak launch. Perfect place to be!! The home is beautiful and accomodating for family groups. Highly recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
The property was amazing! Both the house and yard were so inviting. Loved the gorgeous landscape and how close we were to the water. The host was wonderful. She knew this was a surprise Christmas gift for our kids and set up a darling Christmas tree inside the home.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hawaii
We had a great time staying here. The house was very nice and clean. It is well stocked with everything you need. Susan was a great host-greeted us with a basket full of yummy treats as well as a basket with toiletries in case we had forgotten anything. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mila B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to enjoy Big Island
We came as a group of 8 people and it was very enjoyable visit. The house is big and has enough space for everybody. Susan is an excellent host, takes good care of her guests and communication is very easy. I would recommend for anyone who wants to come as a group. Thank you Susan for making our visit so enjoyable!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabella L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot minutes from the beach
Susan was an incredible and hospitable! Her home was lovely and well cared for and we very much enjoyed our stay. It was a great spot for my 4 year old daughter as well she enjoyed the toys Susan had pulled out and books as well! We really appreciate being able to stay here and my mom is already looking to go back to the Big Island again and stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

mc Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday and Snorkeling
We stayed for 10 days, celebrating a family birthday with siblings and our adult kids. The two living rooms (upstairs & downstairs) made it more comfortable having a large gropu. The house was clean, ready, and well-equipped with tons of beach towels and kitchen supplies. Susan was really responsive and helpful, too. The house is well-located for a drive to Volcanoes NP. The house is about 17 miles south of Kailua-Kona, and at the bottom of a 4.5 mi hill below the highway. This was fine for us as we didn't want to be in the more crowded areas and weren't going out to eat., etc. We loved the short walk to Manini Beach for frequent snorkeling and it's a short drive to 2-Step Beach and Honaunau Bay for more fabulous snorkeling. We used Ehu & Kai Adventures to rent kayaks twice for kayaking and snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay. That made 3 outstanding snorkeling areas within easy reach of the house. This was our first trip to the islands in October and we were surprised at how warm it was. The house had fans in every room, but it was still quite toasty, cooling off finally in early morning.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Upstairs downstairs perfect for our 11
5 minute walk to the ocean. 10 minute drive to 2-step. 10 minute drive to Capt Cook trailhead. A nice base for vacation. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Great Time
Wonderful house and wonderful host. We loved every minute of our time.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R., Comox Valley, BC, Canada.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Loved this property - the location, just above Manini Beach, was perfect for morning walks. Loved the little fruit stands along the wayl Susan was very helpful and generous. Our 3-year old grandson loved all the toys. Lots of games and beach equipment. There were 11 of us and we all fit!! Thanks for a wonderful stay, Susan.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dylan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise for a Big Family
This house was in a perfect location for a family looking for adventures on the southwestern side of the island. House was 10 minutes from Two Step Beach and the Place of Refuge, and 2 minutes from the main kayak departure point for Captain Cook. We had a mix of generations and families, so having two stories, two family rooms, and a lower kitchenette in addition to the main kitchen was extremely comfortable for everyone. Everyone found their happy place here, including teens, tweens, grandparents, and parents looking for a quiet lanai for a coffee. The toddler was especially happy, with lots of toys, kid books, a crib, booster seat, and a beautiful yard. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aurora P., Molalla

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Loved the location, short walk to the bay which was lovely to take our morning coffee to.The kitchen is mostly stocked with what you need to make dinners an a great bbq outside. However lots of spiders an webs an mosquitos, was glad i brought my own coils as the tiki torches were all almost out. Theres alot of space in the house but there's also alot of personal stuff an oversized furniture which makes it very difficult to bring suitcases in an open them up. All of the rooms while decorated nicely have just a few too many things in them. Overall we had a great trip with great memories an can't wait to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Laura C., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Functional big house right on the Bay
Susan was a fantastic host! The house is well suited to host a large party. We had a family reunion and it worked quite well for us. Seating inside it not sufficient if all want to be at the same table, but there is plenty of space outside. There are a number of perks (equipment for swimming, Oh-no basket, etc.) and the location is excellent to go for a swim.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Susan Curtis

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Thom is retired from being a Sociology professor at the University of Hawaii in Hilo. Susan is a writer. We got married in 2000, after having both lost our spouses. Between us we have six children and thirteen grandchildren. We love to travel and see the world, and we love to stay home and enjoy the beautiful islands of Hawaii.

Why they chose this property

We turned the former family home into a vacation rental. The family enjoyed being close to the ocean when we lived there. A transfer to the other side of the island for employment changed our residence, and this was a solution that allowed us to keep a home we all loved.

What makes this property unique

We enjoy staying at Hale Hanai whenever it isn't rented. We spend most weekends there and whatever other time we are able. It makes a wonderful writing retreat and a great place for us to invite friends and family from the mainland. We love the historic bay with the snorkeling and the dolphins. We love the quiet feel of old Hawaii. We enjoy sharing the home with travelers for a memorable visit to Hawaii's best kept secret - the Big Island.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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