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Lawai'a Sea Lodge Upstairs - Ocean Front - Hosted - KAYAKS INCLUDED

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Exterior
View from the road
Pool
Exterior
Kona sunset

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Captain Cook, HI
  • Kealakekua Bay
    ‪2 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 8)

Bedroom 1 - House Upstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - House Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - House Upstairs

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - House Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2 - House Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lawai'a Sea Lodge Upstairs - Ocean Front - Hosted - KAYAKS INCLUDED

The Upstairs unit has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with a living room and full kitchen. The unit comfortably sleeps 6 but can accommodate up to 8 for an additional charge. It has a private Lanai with a spectacular view of the bay and a great place to enjoy meals and/or an evening sunset
The property has its own kayak launch with safe channel access to the Bay. Kayaks are available for your use which allows you access to the entire bay and some of the best snorkeling in all of Hawaii. There is also an outdoor shower and a boat house full of ocean accessories. As you paddle across the bay, it is not uncommon to see spinner dolphins swimming along side people snorkeling. In the winter months you may even see whales breaching as well. You will not soon forget your Lawai’a experience.
For information on the other Lawai’a units, please visit VRBO links…Downstairs - vrbo 1571914 and Cottage - vrbo 1572093

Property manager

Gary or Donna

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Laundry
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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9.6 out of 10, (14 reviews)
Lawai'a Sea Lodge Downstairs - Ocean Front - Hosted - KAYAKS INCLUDED

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 1
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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-139-266-4576-01, TA-139-266-4576-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Captain Cook

Located in Captain Cook, this holiday home is by the ocean. Kona Coffee Living History Farm and H.N. Greenwell Store Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Keauhou Shopping Center and Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory. Travelling with kids? Consider Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative and Bay View Farm. With kayaking, snorkelling and rafting nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Captain Cook, HI

What's nearby

  • Kealakekua Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kapahukapu Manini Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kona Coffee Living History Farm - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Captain Cook Monument - 20 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Lawai'a Sea Lodge Upstairs - Ocean Front - Hosted - KAYAKS INCLUDED pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lawai'a Sea Lodge Upstairs - Ocean Front - Hosted - KAYAKS INCLUDED?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lawai'a Sea Lodge Upstairs - Ocean Front - Hosted - KAYAKS INCLUDED?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lawai'a Sea Lodge Upstairs - Ocean Front - Hosted - KAYAKS INCLUDED located?

This family-friendly Captain Cook holiday home is located by the ocean, steps away from 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

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooke D.

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

Great stay

Jesse’s place was the perfect spot to relax the week after Christmas. Right on the water, the house was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. We didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Amazing place

We stayed in a golf course condo the first few days of our trip. While it was well appointed it didn’t feel like the true Hawaii. This place did. Great porch for coffee. Great view. Friendly people and pups. All worked together to make a special stay even more magic.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Our days at K Bay

Jessa is a treasure equal to the beauty and relaxation a stay at K Bay provides. The Lanai at Lawai’i is our new favorite place in the world. The only drawback is street parking which can get crowded during day and worrisome with locals partying in park in the evenings. We encountered no issues during our 8 day stay. We look forward to returning to play Friday night volleyball, feed the eels, see the whales, and see more spectacular sunsets and rainbows. A hui ho to our new ohana.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

tod k.

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

A Magical Place on the Big Island

The Upstairs unit of Lawia'a Sea Lodge was very comfortable for our party of 5 adults in residence + 6 visitors on occasion for evenings at the ocean's edge and a few dinners. It was, a Magical time for all. Special Thanks! to Jessa for taking care of us during our stay and a hearty Aloha! to all of the locals who befriended us. Mahalo! t.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lance G.

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

Paradise

The caretakers are awesome and the location is paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Kealakekua Bay frolicking

Loved all the snorkeling. Even saw 2 octopuses and dolphins. So wonderful to be able to take out kayaks and SUPs whenever. The house was charming and the porch had an amazing view of the beautiful serene bay. Kitchen was well equipped and there were plenty of dishes! Jessa, on-site property care-taker, was a hoot and was so helpful and informative.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry L.

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

A blessed week on Kealakekua Bay!

Our family had a wonderful stay at the Lawai'a Sea Lodge! We made some excursions around the island, but home was our favorite. A beautiful home right on the water with kayaks and world-class snorkeling on a preserved bay, with a great host, sleeping with open windows to the sound of waves on the rocks. We hope to return. God bless you!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

luke g.

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

Aloha Vibes

If you want to get away from the bussle of Kona, awake to the sounds of the ocean mixed with birdsongs, see incredible sunsets while sipping your favorite drink, snorkel without crowds, or kayak out into a magical bay, this is the spot. It may not be as sunny but it is therefore much more lush and you really can't beat the laid back vibes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

brian s., Walnut Creek

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

Wonderful week at Captain Cooks Bay

Perfectly situated on the bay with EZ access to the water if the waves are right. Multiple kayaks and plenty of accessoriies available on the property including life jackets, beach chairs, umbrellas, masks, snorkels. Beautiful views and breakfast/dinner setting on the lanai. The 6 of us worked perfectly with the rental. The downstairs unit shares the outside areas and we had up to 10 people there including kids which detracted alittle from the serenity but all in all very worth and would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John Y.

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

Fantastic views, great kayaking and snorkeling

This is a wonderful location. The views can’t be beat. Very nice having kayaks available. On site host is very nice. Be aware, it’s isolated, 15 minutes down the hill from closest restaurants or groceries. There are three different units on this property, upstairs, downstairs, and cottage next door. No hot tub on site even though listing still says it has one.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

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

Absolute Perfection!!!

The location is stunning. You could not ask for a more perfect setting. Jessa, the on site property manager, was beyond gracious and truly made us feel like we were at home and part of the family. Our only regret was that we did not spend our entire Hawaiian vacation here. Every island and rental house after Big Island was a disapointment. We would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia N.

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

Breathtaking view, charming house

We LOVED OUR stay here! The house is a little quirky, but very charming - we really felt like locals. We enjoyed the kayaks and snorkeling in the beautiful bay, which was fantastic! Waking up to spinner dolphins playing in the bay was an added bonus. Jenna and her daughter were so kind and friendly and brought us candles and helped us prepare for the freak storm that came through. Enjoyed the hot tub as well. The best part is the location - so beautiful and interesting history. We would love to come back and stay longer. Mahalo to our gracious hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K., Fair Oaks

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

Lawai'a Sea Lodge Was Great!

My family just recently spent a week's vacation at the both the upstairs and downstairs at Lawai'a Sea Lodge. We had a total of 9 people between the two units, including three teenagers, with 6 of us upstairs and 3 of us downstairs. Lots of room in both units Both kitchens had plenty of room to do all our cooking. The upstairs patio is where we spent most of our time. The patio has a great view of Kealakekua Bay including being able to see the local spinner dolphins daily in the Bay and the humpback whales that traveled past the Bay in the distance. Bring your binoculars for better viewing of both. The best part of the units were the many tandem and single kayaks and sup boards with paddles and life jackets that were available for our group to use any time of day. You can snorkel directly from the "back yard" of Lawai'a Sea Lodge as long as the ocean is not too high. We kayaked and snorkeled every day we were there. Manini Beach is only about a 5-minute walk away for beginner snorkelers. The units were relatively quiet and the wave noise helps drown out any street noise. Since the house is on a one-way street, there was a only a little bit of traffic. But parking in front of he units can be tight at times. The beds were all comfortable and the showers were fine with lots of towels for everyone. Overall, will definitely want to come back sometime soon to Lawai'a Sea Lodge.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becca S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Location

The view is to die for from the lanai. What a beautiful bay! We had perfect weather the entire week! All 6 of us, young adults from 18-22, and parents, loved our stay. Everything you need from the kitchen is available, although they could upgrade a few items, like the blender is almost dead, the dishwasher door goes to the ground, and another large pan would be great. Maybe some decent knives! Loved having kayaks and SUPs available. Great property managers who are on the property and work very hard to keep the card looking amazing. They are friendly and helpful! Rainbow, one of the neighbors, swims everyday with the spinner dolphins. She was great to chat with, and is an artist. If you meet her, ask to see her paintings. We bought 5!!! But unfortunately the dolphins alluded us, and we only saw them once. The house is old, and needs some tender loving care, like the sliding doors, maybe new carpet, and cleaning or painting the doors. New sheets and bedding would be awesome. The newer upgraded bathroom is a plus!! Maybe do the 2nd bathroom also. Unlike the other islands, we did not get many mosquito bites. There were few ants as well. 😄 Roosters, of course, were our alarm clocks. Loved our daily visits from the dogs on the property! Overall, we were very pleased with our stay and plan to return, as location is everything. Met Dave, one of the owners, and he was pleasant as can be! We are now back home, relaxed from our wonderful vacation, and look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

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

A wonderful getaway

Great staff, accommodations and location.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery V.

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Great Location & Ocean Views!

Upon arrival, we were met by our host, Jesse, she was so awesome & Informative. The views were so unreal we didn't want to leave the property, the crashing waves, we kayaked & snorkeled right out our back door & saw tons of fish & spinner dolphins. Our on property neighbors were great. We had a BBQ & invited Jesse & her family to join us & they even cooked & cleaned up for us, cannot ask for much more than that. I would highly recommend this place & we will defiantly come back! Debbie & Jeff-SLC, Utah
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry M., Mobile

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

Stepping Back in Time

Fantastic stay. House was built in 1935 and has kept that charm, but with updates which feel like you are vacationing in the 1970s (in a very positive way). No A/C, but it was cool enough at night that I needed a blanket. The kitchen has everything you need, including tons of spices from earlier guests. Don’t shop until you check out what is there. Shop at the KTA Superstore at the top of the hill in Kainaliu. They have everything you need and great poke as well. Do not go anywhere else to go snorkeling, kayaking, to watch the sunset or go swimming; you won’t find anything better than in the backyard. The snorkeling is mind-blowing right at the mouth of the lagoon, don’t even waste the effort going another 100 yards. The host, Jessie is super nice and accommodating. Be aware they the kayaks and access to the water is used by several units aside from the three on site (not a problem). In summary we could not have enjoyed staying anywhere else more.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joachim N.

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

FeWo in Superlage mit direktem Zugang zum Meer

Hat uns sehr gut vor Ort gefallen. Viel Platz, zwar etwas verwohnt, aber dabei alles sauber und gepflegt. Es sind immer mehrere Personen mit am Objekt (man teilt sich z.B. die Kayaks etc.), aber alles sehr relaxed und freundlich. Verwalterin brachte immer 'mal wieder frisches Obst und Nüsse, sehr nett. Anfahrt ist etwas beschwerlich (15-minütiger Serpentinenweg), aber wir würden auf jeden Fall wieder kommen!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry M., Berkeley, Ca

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

TrueSpiritofAloha

Amazing stay Jessa is just the best host. Aloha, Terry
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin N., München

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

Ocean view - sun downer

Well, we had breakfast with ocean view (25m to the sea), sun downer drinks and slept like babies… The kitchen is well stocked, everything was clean, nice bathroom and shower… We just loved it and would always come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

stephanie s.

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

Great place for large family gathering if you rent upstairs and downstairs!

What a great experience to spend a week at captain cook! The property manager, Jessa, is a true gem who made our stay a Hawaiian experience that none of us will soon forget!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tamra J.

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

So amazing. Can't wait to return!

We loved every minute here. Jenna was super friendly, helpful and informative. Of the 3 places we stayed on the Big Island, this is definitely our favorite and we will be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Amazing ocean front getaway!!

The upper cottage unit was amazing. We didn’t want to leave the beautiful views and instant access to the most amazing bay on the island. We kayaked with the dolphins, swam with the dolphins and kayaked over to the Captain Cook monument to snorkel this pristine cove. Our advice is to give up your morning of sleeping in to get out on the bay early. The winds are calmer and you can get out there before all the tour boats that start arriving between 9:30-10am. The on-site manager was a wealth of knowledge and made sure our stay was perfect. They provide everything you need to enjoy the ocean. For those of you who like me search reviews for mention of the bed quality I will say that the king and one queen were too firm for my bad back. We found the queen bed in the smallest back bedroom (that also had a twin bed in it) to be the most comfortable. We stayed in March and most nights we either had windows partly opened or just closed with ceiling fans on. In the afternoon/evening there was always a strong breeze thru the house coming off the ocean. So I am not sure how it is in Jun-Aug but we were just fine without A/C. We would definitely come back again to stay here!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

mary p., Spokane, WA

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

Dolphin heaven!

Best access to Kealakekua Bay. All the amenities to enjoy the water and the marine life. We swam with with turtles, dolphins, and whales. The dolphins every day! Relaxed on the deck and enjoyed spectacular sunsets and the gentle ocean breezes all evening long. It could not have been better, we were so satisfied with everything.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

maria s.

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

magnifiscent

it was just great

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Hosted by Gary or Donna

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We own several beachfront properties across the state.

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