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Magic Sands Retreat: Remodeled Cottage,Walk to Beach, Incredible Location,AC!

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Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kailua Kona, Hawaii
  • Magic Sands Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Keauhou Shopping Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Magic Sands Retreat: Remodeled Cottage,Walk to Beach, Incredible Location,AC!

The Magic Sands Retreat is a quaint 3 bedroom/2 bath cottage just around the corner from the famed Magic Sands Beach and the Ali'i Drive beach corridor. Just a 10 minute walk to the most popular beach in Kona!
This upgraded home shows attention to detail with an artists touch with many tasteful upgrades throughout including remodeled kitchen, bathrooms, flooring & Air Conditioning!
The home is nestled in the middle of tropical and mature landscaping. Enjoy the sounds of local birds in the trees. Although modestly sized, this home offers several areas for entertaining, reading a book or soaking up the sun.
The home offers easy access to Magic Sands Beach through a public deeded access trail. Great for a morning swim or playing in the surf.

Immediately upon walking in, you'll be greeted by a fully equipped kitchen adjacent to the Living Area. Kitchen features granite countertops, gorgeous cabinetry, Large Island, Dishwasher, Fridge/Freezer, Stove/Oven!

The Living Area is comfortable, dining available at the Island or the Dining Table. Split Air Conditioning System Available in the Living Room & All Bedrooms have Wall AC units!
Cable TV & High Speed Wifi Internet are featured in the property. TV in the Living Room!

One of the guest bedrooms is featured as a Media room with a Sofa that pulls out & has a Television/Air Conditioning.
The Master Bedroom has a Queen Sized Bed, Wall Air Conditioning Unit, and Private Bathroom with a Walk in Shower.
The Guest Bedroom that goes to the Lanai features a Queen Sized Bed & a Wall Air Conditioning Unit

Washer/Dryer Available for Guest Use at the home as well!

***All Reservation Requests greater than 12 months in Advance MUST be approved in advance by the Broker In Charge. Rates are subject to change.***

**All guests are required to sign a rental agreement with Knutson & Associates Property Management in addition to purchasing a Damage Protection Plan or providing a Security Deposit if they stay at this property. Inquire within for specific details**

TA#TA-032-770-3040-01
STVR#19-351488
NUC#19-604

Property manager

Knutson property Management Division
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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 GE-032-770-3040-01, TA-032-770-3040-01

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Kahaluu Bay, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. Haleo Luau and Holualoa Gallery are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Keauhou Shopping Center and Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory. Kona Le'a Plantation and Kona Community Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Kailua Kona, Hawaii

What's nearby

  • Magic Sands Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 7 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 9 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Keauhou Bay Beach - 10 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Kailua Pier - 16 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The Rocks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Laverne's Sports Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Da Poke Shack - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magic Sands Retreat: Remodeled Cottage,Walk to Beach, Incredible Location,AC! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Magic Sands Retreat: Remodeled Cottage,Walk to Beach, Incredible Location,AC!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magic Sands Retreat: Remodeled Cottage,Walk to Beach, Incredible Location,AC!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Magic Sands Retreat: Remodeled Cottage,Walk to Beach, Incredible Location,AC! located?

Located in Kahaluu Bay, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Magic Sands Beach and Kailua-Kona Beaches. Kahalu'u Beach Park and Keauhou Shopping Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

jordan p.

Kona

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Close to magics beach. We were overall happy with the place! Would stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Malinda C.

Great stay in paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was really clean. Nice home. We loved the air conditioning and extra beach supplies.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

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

Beautiful home

The home was lovely! We particularly enjoyed the deck and the numerous songbirds that visited the nearby trees, the plentiful beach supplies to help make our stay more enjoyable, and large living spaces.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

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

Perfect Location and Home

We stayed 8 nights and were able to relax and enjoy the birds every morning and it was only a 5 minute walk to Magic Sands Beach. The property management team was very communicative and helpful. If you want a place to stay to relax, this is your place.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clover S.

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

Cute and quiet

Property is well maintained, comfortable and everything we needed was there. Easy access to Magic Sands beach and Kona proper. Nice outdoor space.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Daphne W.

Great House, Great Location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We spent a week at Magic Sands Retreat Hale in November 2024. The house is great, and the location canʼt be beat. We could walk down to Magic Sands Beach in just a few minutes, even though the neighborhood is very quiet. There were plenty of beach chairs, two umbrellas, boogie boards and sand toys. There was even a wagon that we could load up and take to the beach. The management company was very quick to respond to questions. I highly recommend this property.
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10/10 Excellent

Daphne W.

Great House, Great Location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We spent a week at Magic Sands Retreat Hale in November 2024. The house is great, and the location canʼt be beat. We could walk down to Magic Sands Beach in just a few minutes, even though the neighborhood is very quiet. There were plenty of beach chairs, two umbrellas, boogie boards and sand toys. There was even a wagon that we could load up and take to the beach. The management company was very quick to respond to questions. I highly recommend this property.

10/10 Excellent

Séverine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja L.

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

Beautiful

Perfect … just perfect :)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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

A beautiful home

This wasn’t a rental property, this was a beautiful home. The house was charming and beautifully decorated. The small residential lot was gorgeously landscaped and meticulously maintained. It was much nicer than the pictures. I’ve never enjoyed a rental more. It’s located in a quiet residential area two blocks from the beach. Not on the water, but I absolutely loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tate H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from ROSEBURG, OR

Awesome

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 10 days on the island!!!

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

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

Home away from home

This was a wonderful, quiet, clean home for us to spend a vacation. We appreciated the welcome gifts and all the home had to offer. It was lovely to be able to relax on the porch and felt like home.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

Incredible Vacation Home, Wonderful Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Magic Sands Retreat was everything we wished for, needed, and more, to make our Kona stay wonderful. The home and outdoor area are beautiful!Located in a quiet neighborhood, it is conveniently near Magic Sands beach and Alii Drive (walkable to the beach).Well stocked kitchen, plenty of quality linens, and all the beach and water amenities needed, including a fold-up wagon to transport them to the water's edge.The welcome gift of local products was tasteful and appreciated.We accepted the offer of an in-person check-in as we had not been to Kona in 3 decades, and appreciated the friendliness and local information given by Melissa! Vacation rental management staff very quick to respond to questions before and after booking. Excellent service.HIGHLY recommended, would love to stay here again!
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10/10 Excellent

Everardo H.

Nice rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place is just amazing, very close by the beach, like 4 minutes walking.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Everardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is amazing, is located very near by the beach, we just walked like 3 min to the beautiful Magic Sand Beach
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Happy

Beautiful property has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

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

Wonderful spot

We had a wonderful time during our stay here. The home was incredibly clean and the perfect set up for our family of five. We used the kitchen a lot to cook, especially breakfast and dinner. There were lots of supplies for beach days, chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, even a wagon. The location was very convenient and made exploring the Kona coast so easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Perfect home for family vacation in Kailua-Kona

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: With less than 5 min walk to Magic Sands Beach the perfect location. Close to Alii Drive (main drag) and just far enough away to retreat and relax at the end of the day. This home was recently remodeled, and it shows. Everything you need for a day at the beach is also there. The yards surrounding the property are amazing and full of plant and bird life. As a bonus, few friendly geckos help keep the mosquito population down. Just great.
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10/10 Excellent

Kurt Z.

Very nicely appoint home in a good location.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We found the home very nicely appointed and very clean. Located on a nice street and very quiet! Driveway has just enough room for 2 cars. I would not say it's centrally located, being about 15 min drive from down town, but probably much quieter than a down town location. There are no 'real' restaurants within walking distance for example. It's a few minutes walk to the beach, but that's really just a nice bonus and not really a major benefit as the beach is small and quite rocky. It's fun to see the sunset there, but don't expect to spend a day a the beach there. Only small issue we had was we could not get some of the power outlets working. The issue was never resolved. Note that 3rd bedroom (with 2 beds) is really not technically a bedroom as it has no closet. Overall we loved it and these small points are just to provide information and not meant to be complaints.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Logan W.

Great place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Not much else to describe but perfect, fans and AC, perfect driving or walking distance to popular spots for the area, quiet neighborhood protected from big trees can’t ever hear traffic, doors that lead outside to an awesome deck, & great kitchen area. Good service from rental company, highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Wesley E., Shelter Cove, CA 95589

Magic Sands Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay at the Magic Sands Retreat. The location is perfect. A short walk to the beach is a big feature, we loved that. When we arrived we found the house immaculate, that is a big plus for my family. The management team is helpful and well informed regarding the area and the home. The kitchen is well equipped and has large counter space. The house has air conditioning in all of the rooms so it's easy to be comfortable.This was our third year staying in this home and we are looking forward to next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Daphne W.

Quiet Neighborhood, Short Walk to the Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our small family group enjoyed this great house near Magic Sands Beach. We could walk there in about 2 or 3 minutes, yet the house itself is in a quiet neighborhood. It is well-maintained, not that big, but with a large well-furnished deck out back that runs the length of the house. We spent a lot of time out there. Property management was responsive. I would recommend this to friends or relatives. We would rent here again next time we visit Kona.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ingrid K.

Beautiful property in an excellent location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We very much enjoyed our stay. The cottage was stylishly furnished with lovely artwork. The home has great outdoor space with lush landscaping. We very much enjoyed the privacy and laid back feel. This is a place where you cantruly relax. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F., Oak Park

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

Perfect Thanksgiving Holiday

In 2013 we had stayed in Kona at a hotel. but this time we wanted to rent a house to have more flexibility. We came across this listing and could not believe this house was available. We got the three bedrooms as we figured our daughters (20 & 17) would not want to share a room...we were wrong. They shared the room with the twin beds and loved it. The kitchen was brand new and updated. Everything we needed was there. We especially enjoyed the deck/lanai in the morning where we had breakfast/tea/coffee. A bonus for us was that the house had beach chairs, boogie boards, and coolers for our beach days. Also, it was a few minutes to walk to Magic Sands Beach. After traveling for many hours it was perfect to walk to the beach and see the sunset on our arrival day. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

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