180*Ocean-Beachfront Views! Tropical Private Garden GREAT RATES!!

See all properties

Entire home

Beautiful upstairs lanai for dining and viewing the 180 degree coastline!

Beautiful lanai for ease of dining and fantastic sunsets.

Beautiful home with 180 degree ocean and coast views! tropical setting!

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Captain Cook, HI

Pebbles Beach
17 min walk
South Kona Beaches
17 min walk
Ho'okena Beach Park
14 min drive
Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
54 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Private Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

ENJOY this peaceful, beautiful two-story home surrounded by tropical landscapes and PANORAMIC ocean, beach and coastline views! New Video! Awarded 'TOP VACATION RENTAL in Captain Cook" (TripAdvisor) for 3 years in a row! 1 acre surrounded by tropical and lush gardens. The upstairs of the home with wrap around lanai is the unit available for rent. Full privacy! Two minutes by car to our private beach and secluded crystal clear and warm water bay where you can snorkel, swim, kayak and more! We have beach gear for you all!
We offer special discounts for stays over 30 stays--15%!!
We also offer our guest EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL Excursions DISCOUNTS!! :
*20% DISCOUNT KONA ECO ADVENTURES--ZIPLINING AND ATV GUIDED TOURS
*20% of ON KAYAK RENTALS, snorkeling tours and more!
*20% Discount on Fair Winds Charters--this is a must-do adventure with charter tours and night-time manta-ray diving!
*10%-15% SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR OUR GUESTS to ISLAND SPIRIT SPA in Kealakakua Bay (20 minutes from property)!

For the beachgoers, we are stocked with snorkel gear, boogieboards, umbrella, beach chairs, beach blankets, coolers and more.

Enjoy the ocean views with the 1000 ft surrounding lanai where you can rest and enjoy dining with the gas grill barbeque!

This home is located in a 'favored climate zone' due to the perfect elevation, climate and proximity to local parks, 1 hour to Volcano National Park, just 20 minutes to Kealakekua Bay, 10 min to Hookena Beach where the dolphins rest and where you can swim easily with the dolphins. Honounau National Historic Park is only 15 min. from this beautiful property. Hiking trails abound, horseback riding (20 minutes away). Hilo is two hours away--great location!

You will love the space in the master bedroom which has a comfortable queen size bed with a walk in closet and full bathroom with walk in shower. It even leads to a private lanai, so you awake to a view of tropical flowers from your bedside. Each of the bedroom suites are enhanced with custom furnishings and decor to captivate a mood of relaxation, tranquility and comfort.

Children love this home since there is room to play and explore the gardens and the mini-lava caves right on the property. As one of our guests have said; 'This is a magical garden and perfect for group settings.' It is both elegant and spacious; perfect for weekly or monthly stays with family or friends, or a romantic get away for a couple.

Sweet island fragrances will surely awaken all your senses, as you explore the 1/3 acre of lush landscape and the plentiful plumerias, papayas, mangoes and tropical flowers right in your yard, and experience the flora and fauna of the Big Island from the privacy of your lanais. The surrounding lanai, with complete ocean views, allows for private seating and resting areas from each bedroom and from the dining and living room areas.

PLEASE read our100+ EXCELLENT Guest Reviews. VISIT our new website for video, additional photos and travel tips and links to Big Island travel information. This is a hosted rental to provide you more responsive attention.

We want this to be a vacation of a lifetime for you. Our many guests have enjoyed this beautiful home. We want to create a memorable, joyful and enjoyable holiday experience to you so that you will fall in love with our beautiful Kona Coast and the Big Island.

Keywords: Kona Coast Beach Rental, 'KONA LEILANI' is a spacious private home on 1 acre with coastline and panoramic ocean views & tropical gardens! 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms Located less than 2 minutes from the wonderful secluded BLACK PEBBLE BEACH, perfect for snorkeling, diving, swimming, kayaking & sunbathing. Close to coffee plantations, Captain Cook town, Volcano National Park, Kealakekua Bay and MORE!

Property manager

Michele Croci

Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Drive 5 mins to Milolii and then hike in by the yellow church for 20 mins

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Right on the Ocean with complete privacy !

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Manini Point House at Kealakekua Bay on the leeward side of Hawaii Island

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 870160430000, TA-131-437-8240-01, GE-089-329-8688-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Captain Cook

Located in Opihihale, a neighbourhood in Captain Cook, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Kona Coffee Living History Farm and H.N. Greenwell Store Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Coastal Nature Trail and Hapuna Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Bay View Farm and Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Captain Cook, HI

What's nearby

Pebbles Beach - 17 min walk
South Kona Beaches - 17 min walk
Ho'okena Beach Park - 14 min drive
Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 18 min drive
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 32 min drive

Getting around

Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪South Kona Coffee - ‬6 min drive
‪Mid Pacific Kona Coffee - ‬7 min drive
Ktl Kona Coffee
‪Haku Nui Farms - ‬9 min drive
‪Hapaki Farm- Grandmas Choice - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 180*Ocean-Beachfront Views! Tropical Private Garden GREAT RATES!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 180*Ocean-Beachfront Views! Tropical Private Garden GREAT RATES!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 180*Ocean-Beachfront Views! Tropical Private Garden GREAT RATES!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 180*Ocean-Beachfront Views! Tropical Private Garden GREAT RATES!! located?

This family-friendly Captain Cook holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Pebbles Beach and South Kona Beaches. Ka Lae Paakai is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

linda k.

31 July 2024

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

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

14 Apr 2024

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

Absolute Paradise!

As amazing as the photos on this listing are, they don't even really do justice to how spectacular it is. The view is as good as you can find anywhere in Hawaii, and we watched sunset every evening from the lanai. Easy access to lots of beaches without ever needing to go into Kona.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wade & Karen W.

20 Mar 2024

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

A very relaxing place to stay

The home is very well equipped and exceptionally well decorated with a variety of original artwork. It feels like a home rather than a rental. The on-site (downstairs) caretaker, Vee, is very caring and helpful without being intrusive. This was a very relaxing place to stay.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

11 Feb 2024

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

Kona Paradise is right!

We had an amazing stay at Kona Paradise. Just walking to the door makes you feel enveloped in aloha. Those 180 degree beach views were as advertised. Every night we were on the lanai watching the sunset. Love the sounds of nature throughout the day. Very comfortable, clean, great instructions and friendly assistance if we needed it (we didn't!). Beach gear (towels, water shoes, snorkel gear) available for use. Loved it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M., Seattle, Washington

18 Jan 2024

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

Amazing Time in Paradise!

My husband and I recently stayed at Michele’s home in Hawaii and we had an amazing time! The home was exactly as listed, the amenities were plentiful (it had everything we needed), and the view of the ocean and sunsets from the deck is gorgeous. This neighborhood is a little quieter and slightly farther away from Kailua-Kona than others, but that’s exactly what we were looking for. I would definitely recommend Michele’s home to anyone looking for a peaceful and beautiful time on the island. Thanks again, Michele!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

3 Nov 2023

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

Fabulous Stay

Perfect stay for my wife and I, and a friend. The views were just as shown, we enjoyed our mornings on the deck having coffee and breakfast, then at the end of the day, sunset. The pictures were all as shown. Vee, our hostess was a delight. We would love to come back here next time.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tangi

2 Nov 2023

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

Amazing views

We were celebrating a fiftieth birthday and a 10 year anniversary. Upon arrival, the homes grounds were beautiful. The lanai was awesome with wonderful 180 views of ocean. I as well as my family literally could have spent the entire time there. The home was quaint and homey. The art was great. As mentioned by many, there were several critters. Coqui frogs and geckos especially. The coqui frogs were crazy and the geckos everywhere but did not bug us. My sister was wary at first, but ended up naming 2 lol. The on site host, who stays in the downstairs portion of the home, separate entrance, was so nice and sweet. She provided great recommendations. The owners were very responsive to our questions. The homes rely on rain water so you need to be cautious of that. We would all highly recommend this home for families or couples. If you can, try to get any food or necessities in kona as the home is not very close to stores as mentioned many times. The black pebble beach down the road from house was beautiful and nobody there when we went. Apparently there was a rough surf during time there so we couldn't swim there, but the views, waves and rocks were beautiful. We want to thank the owners and host for allowing us to stay in your home. It was such a wonderful experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

15 Oct 2023

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

What a view!!

The house was nestled on the hillside overlooking a spectacular ocean view. The house is lovely with tropical gardens surrounding the home with songbirds by day and peep frogs at night. There is always a beautiful breeze to keep you comfortable on the huge deck that extends the living space. Great home to relax after a day of exploring. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms and great common spaces with a nicely stocked kitchen for meal prep. Thank you Ron and Michele! We loved our time in your beautiful home.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

30 Mar 2023

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

Have a wonderful time!

Beautiful home! Everything was clean and our expectations were certainly met. Would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B., East Waterford Pennsylvania

15 Mar 2023

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

Lovely location

What a pleasant and enjoyable experience to stay in your lovely home in a quiet neighborhood. The views and sounds are stunning. You have a great host to greet your renters. Vee is a gem, treasure her.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

9 Mar 2023

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

Beautiful property

I stayed here with my husband and our 3 kids (ages 20 months to 7), and we had a great time. The property is absolutely gorgeous. There are so many beautiful flowers and interesting plants. The house was well stocked and comfortable. The hosts were friendly and welcoming. You may notice in the listing there is no air conditioning. We truly did not need it, and the place was a comfortable temperature throughout our whole stay. Some things to be aware of (and these are not complaints by any means. Just things to know before you come): The place is not close to very much. Make sure you stop at a store on your way to the place because there are not stores very close by. You’ll need to plan to drive to pretty much everything you want to do. Pebble Beach is close by, and we caught a lovely sunset there. If you have a toddler or small kid you’ll need to plan to watch them well on the balcony just because it’s high up. We had no problems of any kind and the home is safe. There are some beautiful decorations that you may want to move out of reach of little hands while you are there. We had a great stay and overall recommend this as a great option for your vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne F.

3 Mar 2023

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

Paradise Found

Amazing place to stay on the Big Island, set in a veritable Garden of Eden. Beautifully decorated, furnished, and hosted, the house is quiet, with beautiful ocean views and spectacular sunsets. We were lulled to sleep every night by Island breezes and the chirping of tree frogs. We loved every second of our stay and we would love to stay there again. Great location too.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

28 Feb 2023

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

Home away from Home

Beautiful view and surroundings. Had everything we needed for our stay. Plenty of room for our family. Will need a car if wanting to see other areas of the island. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Sara L., Olympia

12 Feb 2023

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

Very pleasing and comfortable, away from touristy area

The rental is the upper unit in a lovely home, in a gorgeous garden, in a "real" neighborhood called Kona Paradise. The caretaker lives in the bottom unit, and we had all the privacy we wanted, esp as the house next door had no one staying in it. The house is 20 min south of Capt Cook, perfect for day trips over to Hilo and Volcano National Park. 20 min drive for groceries, restaurants and gas. The house is very well furnished--nothing felt worn out, or cast off. Two comfy chairs on the deck, along with a table that seats six. Great view of the ocean in the distance-- with a few power lines visible. Spent most of our time on the spacious deck (with the geckos), and at the end of a day of sightseeing, were grateful to come home to such a peaceful, beautiful setting. Extra bonus: all the birds singing in the morning and frogs croaking at night. Bring mosquito spray for evening use. No a/c and a/c wasn't needed. The ad doesn't promise housekeeping goods beyond a start-up supply, but we found four extra rolls of toilet paper, plenty of dishwashing liquid and dishwasher tabs, liquid hand soap, two rolls of paper towels, a new dish sponge, and abundant laundry supplies. There was a small amount of aluminum foil, no plastic wrap, no baggies or napkins. + supply of left-behind spices, oil, vinegar. Thanks for all the dishtowels. One welcoming bag of coffee. Lots of snorkeling supplies, and at least two boogie boards-all in good shape. Many bath and beach towels. Delightful overall.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

30 Jan 2023

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

Paradise

Wonderful

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

31 Dec 2022

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

Peaceful experience

Property is beautiful. Home was very clean and well stocked kitchen. We so enjoyed the views of the ocean and sunsets from the porch. Vee was charming and helpful. Great place to Relax and enjoy the beauty of Hawaii.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Dan H.

21 Dec 2022

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

Nice location

Great view from large veranda and windows in living room. Just up the hill from nice beach suitable for snorkeling, sunbathing and boarding. Bed was very comfortable

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vickie T.

20 Dec 2022

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

Best view in Hawaii!

This place is amazing! We checked in after dark so didn’t get to see the view until morning. The wrap around porch with sliding door from each bedroom leads to the front porch with expansive view of the ocean. Captain Cook is about an hour from the airport. Truly a paradise in a quiet neighborhood. Closest restaurant and grocery store is about 25 minutes so you need a car for sure. Windows open all week. Beach gear, laundry and outdoor shower a plus. Great location to begin your exploration of the big island!

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

13 Nov 2022

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

Paradise

Very tropical beautiful scenery

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

4 Nov 2022

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

Just perfect

This place is absolutely gorgeous! The views, the garden and the hospitality. We had everything we needed. Our son loved watching the geckos and looking for critters in the stunning garden. We were serenaded by coqui frogs and birds at night and slept like babies. Vee is the hostess with the mistress. Definitely much better than staying in town.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michel D.

23 Oct 2022

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

Cet endroit est tout simplement fabuleux

Cette maison située dans un quartier résidentiel en flanc de montagne est exceptionnelle Nous avons logé au deuxième étage de ce duplex et la vue était époustouflante. Tranquille et près de tous les points d'intérêt sur la côte ouest et le sud de Big Island . Vi qui habitait au 1er étage a été d'une gentillesse, accueillante et sympathique

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise G.

19 Oct 2022

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

We loved the house!

We were so grateful for our hosts, who did so much to accommodate us. We especially loved being out on the incredible lanai!

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Oct 2022

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

CAPTAIN COOK

Had a great time staying there. The house was very nice and beautifully decorated. The grounds were beautiful. It was what we were looking for: quiet, private and laid back. It was a nice touch that they had the basics like dish soap, paper towels, etc. to start out with. Amazing view from the porch! We were a little concerned about not having AC but were assured by the owner that at this time of year with the elevation it would be cool for sleeping and she was right! We slept under the blankets and awoke to the sounds of birds in the morning. They had an on-site house caretaker on the first floor which was nice if there were any problems and also we didn't have to worry about someone stealing of things. The local black rock beach was beautiful. We didn't swim there, but went down for sunsets a couple of times. There are a couple of beautiful beaches nearby also. They also had beach chairs and boogey boards that we could use which was good. The owner also called to make sure that everything was alright. We stayed for a week and loved it. Would definitely come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Rene & Reema T., Federal Way, WA USA

13 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice relaxing place in the country.

Gorgeous morning and evening views! Nice neighborhood with singing birds to wake up and Coquí frogs after the rains. Mahalo to the hostess Vee for the great support.

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Addison R.

10 Sept 2022

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

Awesome place!

Everything was gorgeous. We loved the area, view and interior decorations. The host is quite the artist! Highly recommend

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michele Croci

My husband and I love the ocean. We are both artists and have taken our home and turned it into an artistic getaway! We enjoy being in Hawaii and the Big Island, as it stills has the feeling of 'olde Hawaii,' and country. You will love the location and the smell of plumerias outside the bedroom windows. The blue warm ocean is perfect for swimming with much of the time sunny. We really love providing a wonderful vacation experience for our guests.

Why they chose this property

We bought this home as our retreat from the big city. We wanted a space where we could create and Ron, as a professional artist, could paint. So now Ron has created so many beautiful paintings that decorate this beautiful home. It makes it even more special for us.

What makes this property unique

You will enjoy the quiet and the privacy of the tropical gardens. The ocean and coastline view is 180 degree and you can see all the way down the coast on clear days! This is a very special property and we know you, your friends and family will enjoy all the great amenities, privacy and great beach location!!