Steps to the Ocean at Manini Beach at Kealakekua Bay! Konakays

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Comfortable Bedroom with cool Ocean Breeze

Entry to BBQ area and Fruit/Vegetable Garden

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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

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Parking available
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Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Captain Cook, HI

Kapahukapu Manini Beach
‪4 min walk‬
Kealakekua Bay
‪7 min walk‬
Captain Cook Monument
‪21 min drive‬
Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Kealakekua Bay (which means Pathway to the Gods) has one of the Big Island's most spectacular coral reefs. Because it is a Marine Life Sanctuary, the fish are plentiful and swarm over the well developed reef that slopes from the shores into the ocean. Spinner dolphins, Manta Rays, and Green Sea turtles are commonly seen resting in the Bay. Humpback Whales visit in the winter season from January to March. The reefs make this area an underwater showcase, so come enjoy a swim or snorkel, and dive into some of the worlds most pristine waters, all well within walking distance from the house. Often there is an opportunity to swim with the plentiful spinner dolphins, right in the bay.

Enjoy the peacefulness, beauty, and spirit of old Hawaii when you visit this vacation rental home at Kealakekua Bay. Get away from the crowds and traffic in Kailua-Kona town.

This well equipped home has everything needed for a comfortable stay from a week or two to a month or more. Fully furnished, 2 bedroom with 1 1/2 baths, fruit trees and garden, and cooking utensils, and laundry facility. It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the tranquility of old Hawaii. Call Kay for reservations or information and when you leave a message, please also give your time zone and best time to call. With our low rates, you can enjoy more activities and still have a great place to stay. Local fruits provided when in season. Bonus: Upon your arrival, you are provided a supply of Kona Coffee, Juice, Milk, Bread, Jams, Eggs, and some local snacks.
This house has two levels. Upper unit is vacation rental. Downstairs has a quiet couple .
There is a BBQ garden and tables under the mango tree so its cool and shady. There is a wash area for beach items. You can relax outdoor.

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Kay Wilson

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Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 GE-016-175-7696-01, TA-016-175-7696-01

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Captain Cook

Located in Captain Cook, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. H.N. Greenwell Store Museum and Greenwell Farms are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Magic Sands Beach and Kapahukapu Manini Beach. Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative and Bay View Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.

Captain Cook, HI

What's nearby

Kapahukapu Manini Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Kealakekua Bay - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
Kona Coffee Living History Farm - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
Captain Cook Monument - 21 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
‪Menehune Coffee Company - ‬11 min drive
‪Shaka Tacoz - ‬10 min drive
‪Sacred Grounds Coffee Farm - ‬11 min drive
‪Gypsea Gelato - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to the Ocean at Manini Beach at Kealakekua Bay! Konakays pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to the Ocean at Manini Beach at Kealakekua Bay! Konakays?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the Ocean at Manini Beach at Kealakekua Bay! Konakays?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the Ocean at Manini Beach at Kealakekua Bay! Konakays located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Kapahukapu Manini Beach, Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park and Hikiau Heiau State Monument. Kealakekua Bay and Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

23 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Relaxing, peaceful stay. Kay's place is easy short walk to Manini Beach for snorkeling and water activities. It's a great place for investigating things along the Kona coast. Host was very responsive, helpful, and answered all of our questions.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

20 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Location!

The location of this rental couldn't be better! It is steps from the bay and from kayak rentals to head out to the monument. Two-step and the place of refuge are just a couple miles down the road. The house itself is spacious and clean with a thoughtfully stocked kitchen. Air conditioning in one bedroom. The host was kind and courteous, helping us settle in despite the late hour of our arrival and the downstairs neighbor was such a delight to chat with and meet her cats. Highly recommend! We hope to be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

22 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

handy

A very handy & convenient place to stay. Beds were fine & shower pressure was fantastic. A little warm in the evenings but cooled off nicely for sleeping. Host was available for any questions & very kind.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne V.

30 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay was great!

We really enjoyed staying at Kei's property. The space and grounds were exactly as depicted. It was spacious, clean and suited us and our stay perfectly. Enjoyed the location, very close to Mainini Beach and the Place of Refuge. Kei was very kind and helpful even when we accidentally locked outselves out, twice. Felt like we were staying with friends.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly B.

20 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient Location

Location was nice, within walking distance (5 mins) from a bay with Captain Cook Monument. Unit is above a very nice couple. Actual unit is very dated but was clean. A/C unit in main bedroom, otherwise there are fans. Washer/dryer are outside on 1st floor and shared wirh couple down stairs

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kurt K.

18 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location and great host

Kay was so kind and shared fresh fruit from her fruit stand. We loved the short walk to the beach. It was so close and we walked there to snorkel and watch the sunset. We were just down the road from Two Step beach. The unit is dated but very clean. It was a great base for our vacation

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

henry h.

28 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

This area is incredibly beautiful Truly heaven on earth

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

8 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

KonKay and her delightful property

Basic two bedroom with all amenities! Check what’s there before going to shop! Kay was delightful and accommodating and invited us to pick fruits on property….wonderful bonus!! Close to beach and share the beauty of Kona

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Severine A.

16 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

7 days at big island

Charming condo, with all the necessities. The neighbors downstairs are very nice, as is the landlady next door. Not far from the ocean. Quiet location, with birdsong and the smell of flowers in the morning. We really enjoyed it.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel V.

22 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and host

Location within close walking distance of Kealakekua Bay and Manini Beach. Kay was very responsive, helpful and generous with her abundance of fruit. We enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kai

5 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

This cute apartment reminds me of my grandma’s place. Apartment is older, but it has everything that you need in there. It is walking distance to a small bay where you can snorkeling with beautiful fishes. There is a fruit stand right outside where you can get local fruits. Kay, the owner is super nice and friendly. The only down side is the apartment is on second floor and can get pretty warm in summer time. We stayed for 3 nights and really enjoyed the stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie K.

6 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big island

We enjoyed our stay. Lots of room.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

21 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location!

We thoroughly loved staying here! The location is amazing- close to the water, and lots of things to do. The kitchen is well equiped and the space is comfortable with two full bedrooms. Kay is a gracious host - she shared fruits from the property and let us pick some too. She runs a fruit and baked goods stand next door. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol G., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

12 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

We very much enjoyed our stay at Kay's comfortable and spacious apartment. We love Kealakekua Bay and all that it offers and Kay's apartment was well suited to our experience. Kay was very responsive to any of our needs and her Hawaiian hospitality was very much appreciated. Maholo Kay!

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet M., New Hampshire

8 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Value

This is a fun neighborhood with one lane streets and immediate proximity to the ocean.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

14 Feb 2024

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Great location and very welcoming. Couple of take aways

Amazing location. You really feel like a local. So close to key Captain Cook venues. Apt is large. They supply all that you need and more. Frig was stocked with some great treats. Such Aloja spirit. WiFi is sporadic and not strong in half of the house. Window unit for the master and many fans provided. Overall a great experience and super nice owner Kay!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly S., Vancouver

24 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Steps from the beach

Budget travelers will appreciate this well-equipped place in beautiful Napoop’o on Kealakekua Bay. Two of us did multi-hour dives from the beach, which a mere five-minute walk away. On top of that, Kay is a such a gracious host.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

maria s.

11 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, Fantastic Host

This upstairs unit is a 5-minute walk from the most beautiful beaches in Hawaii. Kaye was an amazing generous host. The unit is well-equipped and very clean. The heat during our stay was intense so we scheduled our time away from the unit in the afternoon and evening. A window AC unit made the bedroom bearable at night. Thanks for a great stay Kaye!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

25 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful oasis

Amazing location a short walk from a wonderful historic bay with fantastic snorkeling. Swam with a manta ray one morning. Kay was so kind, provided us with more fruit than we could handle, and plenty of other food and goodies. The neighborhood itself is also great to walk around, with plenty of beautiful flowers and birds. Very short drive to Two Step and The City of Refuge, both of which are must sees. I would recommend this spot to anyone I know.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rihui

7 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Had a good time staying at Kay's lovely place. It's very conveniently located near two-step, which made our snorkeling trips so easy. It's also just a few mins of walk to our Kayak launching site to captain cook. There's a lot of room on the second floor. And the kitchen is well stocked. The communication is smooth. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anna R., San Anselmo, California

16 Oct 2017

Plenty Aloha!

Felt right at home. Wish I was still there. Loved walking down to the ocean for sunrise. One of my favorite sacred places in the world, and Kona Kay's makes it affordable for us to experience. Mahalo Kay, Anna Hali'a Rizzo

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lena

26 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Kona Kay's house was perfectly located, a 5 minute walk from the beach and still very quiet. Manini is a slice of Heaven. The house is not new or fancy, it's somewhat old fashioned, spacious, quiet, clean. The beds are very comfortable...having a bath and a half was great...Kay was very helpful, kind and friendly but not at all intrusive. She offered fresh fruit from her stand, nice because there are no nearby stores. Parking is easy. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

liran

30 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication

Kay was very kind and the property was clean but air condition is must in hawaii and in the condo was have only portable air condition in 1 room

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen S., Abbotsford, BC, Canada

16 May 2018

A suitable spot to stay off the beaten track

This was a good location to see and do other things in the surrounding area. It's a bit of drive to get anywhere and a really narrow winding road. We enjoyed the nearby beaches and the bay is full of marine life. Pros: Price, location, friendly owner and downstairs tenants Cons: Greeted by the smell of cat feces in the yard upon arrival, dishes were not clean and had to be re-washed

8/10 Good

LISA V., Washington State, USA

18 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy living vacation.

Kay, her downstairs tenants, friends, and neighbors were welcoming and gracious. We felt safe and relaxed at her cozy rental apartment. Walking down to the kayak rental was a breeze. Not fancy, just fabulous! Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kay Wilson

I am self employed baker , candy maker and craft vendor at the farmers market. I am also an avid gardener and have planted fruit trees and plumeria flowers in the Lava fields so people can help themselves with by making leis for friends. It is truly a Hawaiian Aloha Spirit and generosity you will find at my place.
Visit the farmers market for my goodies.

Why they chose this property

This corner property is beautiful and spacious .Lots of parking for guess too.

What makes this property unique

Fruits and vegetables when in season.
Laundry facilities. Place to Hang clothes and dries in half a day because of the sun.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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