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Experience Kona Leilani, a serene two-story home surrounded by lush tropical landscapes and PANORAMIC ocean views. With 1000 ft of wraparound lanai, you can rest, dine with the gas grill barbecue and take in the breathtaking views. Enjoy snorkeling gear, boogieboards, umbrella and beach chairs for an unforgettable beach experience at our private secluded bay just minutes away.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

STUNNING OCEAN COASTAL VIEWS! LOVED BY GUESTS-Privacy- 2 min LOCAL BEACH!

Guest Favorite! Fall Rate Specials Available — plus Early Bird and Last-Minute Discounts. Proudly voted a “Top Vacation Rental” by TripAdvisor, this stunning home is just 2-4 minutes from a private local bay and beach, perfect for snorkeling and swimming.

Unwind on the expansive wrap-around lanai with ocean breezes, a brand-new electric BBQ, and plenty of space to relax or dine outdoors. Inside, stay entertained with a new 50-inch Smart TV and free high-speed WiFi.

The fully equipped kitchen is completely updated with all new appliances, including a new refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, BBQ/grill, cookware, rice cooker, steam cooker, and more — no corners were cut.

Designed for comfort and convenience, the home features ceiling fans throughout, washer and dryer, and beach gear and toys ready for your adventures. The cozy spacious living room and nearly 800 sq ft wrap-around lanai offer the perfect places to relax and take in the scenery — every room boasts breathtaking ocean views.
NEWLY Decorated with new appliances and SMART TV. Enjoy the open living space - perfect for groups and family get-togethers. You will love this home, see our 159 5-STAR reviews!!

Guests also enjoy exclusive discounts with top local excursion vendors, including Fair Wind Charters, Hawaii Forest & Trail, zipline adventures, and more.

Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway or a memorable family vacation, this ocean-view retreat delivers comfort, style, and an unforgettable island experience.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

PLEASE Close the House and put key in lockbox. Please start first load of laundry.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please take your trash with you when you check out. Take it to Transfer Station 1.5 miles north on main highway. EXTRA charge for trash not taken.

BBQ: ENJOY THE GRILL! but please clean after use. Extra charge will occur if not cleaned.

please keep noise level down. this is a private neighborhood. no noise after 10pm. thank you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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

Located in Opihihale, a neighbourhood in Captain Cook, this holiday home is in a rural area 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 Holua Tennis Center and Kona Country Club. Bay View Farm and Big Island Bees are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours. Visit our Captain Cook travel guide
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KONA COAST, HI

What's nearby

  • Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
    Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
    16 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
    Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
    29 min drive - 40.5 km
  • Kailua Pier
    Kailua Pier
    44 min drive - 56.7 km
  • South Kona Beaches
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Pebbles Beach
    3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Ktl Kona Coffee
  • Mid Pacific Kona Coffee
    7 min drive
  • Kona Rainforest Organic Coffee Farm

Frequently asked questions

Is STUNNING OCEAN COASTAL VIEWS! LOVED BY GUESTS-Privacy- 2 min LOCAL BEACH! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at STUNNING OCEAN COASTAL VIEWS! LOVED BY GUESTS-Privacy- 2 min LOCAL BEACH!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at STUNNING OCEAN COASTAL VIEWS! LOVED BY GUESTS-Privacy- 2 min LOCAL BEACH!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at STUNNING OCEAN COASTAL VIEWS! LOVED BY GUESTS-Privacy- 2 min LOCAL BEACH!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is STUNNING OCEAN COASTAL VIEWS! LOVED BY GUESTS-Privacy- 2 min LOCAL BEACH! located?

Located in Opihihale, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Pebbles Beach and South Kona Beaches. Ho'okena Beach Park and Painted Church are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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STUNNING OCEAN COASTAL VIEWS! LOVED BY GUESTS-Privacy- 2 min LOCAL BEACH! Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 162 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

William T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent kitchen and amenities, beautiful area and view, reasonable price, and responsive hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

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

A bit of paradise on earth

The coastal views are spectacular from the elevated lanai and the tropical gardens gorgeous. Home has most everything necessary for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time here. The house served as a great base camp for day trips to the Kaiula-Kona area, Punalu'u Black Sand Beach,Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and other local sites.The sweeping Pacific view from the Lanai is stunning, with gorgeous sunsets.The house had everything we needed and was very clean and cozy. Michele was a great host and even gave us a loaf of delicious ube sweetbread. The garden and the nighttime chirping of coqui frogs were very relaxing.If you are planning a trip to the west side of the Big Island and want a peaceful place to unwind after your adventures, this is the place to go. (And make sure to stop at the Panalu'u bake shop for a malassada or two ...or three).
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

X Z.

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

Great rental place

The host is great with communication and stays proactive to resolve our issues. The house is very pretty and has great view. There are many great beaches nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bonnie S.

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

Tropical, with an ocean view

Stunning property. Not our first time to the islands and the grounds were just what we love. Beautiful sunsets. Older home and decor, but very clean and has everything you may need for your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Kona Paradise

Charming seaside retreat in jungle-like environment. Expansive ocean views. Friendly geckos on-site.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wade & Karen W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celeste A.

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

A Kona Paradise with Stunning Views and Vibrant Nature

We had an amazing stay at this wonderful Kona Paradise in Hawaii. From the moment we arrived, we felt completely welcomed and at home. The house itself was cozy and well-designed, offering the perfect space to relax. The kitchen was a standout—extremely well-equipped with everything I needed to cook and feel right at home. The yard was a tropical paradise, filled with a beautiful array of plants, which really added to the overall charm of the place. We especially loved how serene it was, and at night, the sounds of the birds singing created a peaceful atmosphere. It was truly a slice of paradise! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing, nature-filled getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Haibin Y.

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

Excellent house on a slope

Great house! Excellent ocean view in a secluded area of South Kona. House is old but clean. Has everything we need for our family to cook, relax, snorkel. Very steep slope to walk back to the house from the beach below so make sure you drive.Host is amazing and always checking in to make sure we have everything we need.Location is a bit remote, grocery store is 20 minutes by car.But in general we enjoy our stay.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonni W.

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

Incredible location and views!

We really enjoyed our stay in Captain Cook. The gardens and views from the deck were absolutely amazing. Felt right at home. Loved hearing the birds chirping and walking thru your gardens. Communication with owner was very good. Beds were comfortable and home had all the supplies we needed. Our family hiked the pebble beach trail nearby and the views were just amazing. Important to drive down though to pebble beach and not attempt to walk as the hike back up the hill is challenging. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and artwork with our family!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian G.

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

Supportive owners

Owners were incredibly responsive and helpful. Good directions to find property and lots of signs in house with instructions. Nice house, as described. Wonderful views from deck, though have your bug spray handy. Research the location as it is a drive to anywhere and if comfortable with that it is a good place to be. Local beach (black lava shingle - shoes required) is close but drive to it unless you are into hill climbing. An abundance of geckos around property; fun but occasionally messy. No BBQ. Trash/recycling a couple of miles away and easy to navigate.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tangi

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy H.

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

Fabulous 50th with Stunning Views

We came to celebrate my 50th birthday in style & stayed for 10 nights. Overall the house is very nice, with beautiful surrounding gardens and views that go on forever. Sitting on the porch with either coffee or cocktail were exceptional. Michele & Ron were quick to communicate as well. Some minor things we felt could have been better but in no way diminished the trip (Just suggestions). 1. Visitors should understand the beach is quite a ways down the VERY steep hill side. 2. Consideration of length of stay should be given to having enough trash bags for guests. The 2 or 3 trash bags we had were not enough for 4 adults staying for 10 nights. This also applied to toilet paper. Told to buy more after the initial rolls ran out was frustrating because it turns out there were new packages already in the house. 3. With the trash bag issue also came the inconvenience of needing to bring your trash to the disposal center which was only open 3 specific days during specific hours. Although this itself did not bother us, having no outside garbage can to keep trash in until we could bring it there was problematic because of critters gaining access to it. 4. Having a screen door on the front door would be fantastic! The cross breeze that entered every time we opened it was awesome however we did not leave it open because we did not want extra "guests" in someone else's home. Overall, the house is comfortable and a great place to stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Anne S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not what is shown

First, the good: Beautiful views, and we were there in late fall so the fact that there was no AC (as originally listed) wasn't as big an issue. There were a variety of dive fins to use and a washer and dryer. Disappointments: The property wasn't as nice as what the pictures represented. The host originally listed a 3rd bed in the living room and AC which we were counting on. However, there was no AC in the house and the springs in the pull out mattress in the living room were rusted and broken, and the bed itself smelled mildewy, as did one of the bedrooms and the bathroom. There were animal droppings literally everywhere- the floor, the rugs, the kitchen counters, the bathroom counters, the walls, and the patio was really covered. This was perhaps the biggest disappointment, since I had specifically relied on the reviews stating that the property was very clean. I contacted the host but she didn't resolve or address our issues during the stay. VRBO helpfully informed me after the fact that I should have reached out to them during the stay instead of relying on the host. Hard to spend all your vacation time trying to resolve an issue that shouldn't be there in the first place, especially when you are encouraged to work out the issue with the host first. Not sure if they will even post this. Pro Tip: Don't use VRBO, as they are far more interested in profit than protecting and supporting their guests. The company and the host have been unwilling to address our concerns.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was awesome to work with. Great follow up. The amenities were everything we needed
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

A fantastic stay

We had a beautiful stay and a wonderful time. The stay was perfect and we will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Perfect get away retreat.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Excellent place to stay to enjoy the paradise of Hawaii

Very comfortable, clean and well decorated home. Beautiful views of the ocean. Made our stay so much better having a place to come back and relax. Some of the best snorkeling is within 15-20 minutes.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018