Perched at 1000 feet, this beautifully appointed guest house offers a tranquil retreat with an ocean-view lanai and a chlorine-free pool. Unwind in the hot tub, explore the koi pond, or simply bask in the perfect weather. With antiques and an open-beam ceiling, this elegant space feels like home.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathrooms121 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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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.
Guest house on gated acre estate, Sleeps up to 7; Great for Events, too
Beautiful, elegantly furnished and fully-equipped 2 bedroom, two bath guest house, with antiques and open beam ceiling, on a 1 acre gated estate, with koi pond, waterfall, fountain, chlorine-free pool and hot tub, and 180 degree ocean-view lanai. Fully furnished and equipped guest house is over 1000 square feet with a 280 square foot lanai. TV, Internet access, electricity, water and trash pick-up included. Laundry facility available on the property for an additional charge. The estate is located at a 1000 foot elevation, which is perfect weather. No air conditioning needed. The property is 10 minutes from downtown Kona, 5 minutes from the airport, and near beaches, restaurants and 3 minutes from Costco. NO SMOKERS; small housebroken pets considered. Organic home cooked meals available at an extra charge. Holistic physician and chiropractor available, on site, for extra charge. Call Karen Block Russell. There are 14.962% Hawaii state taxes, plus the county has instituted a 3% surcharge transient accommodations tax, on top of that, for a total 17.962% taxes. According to Hawaii state law, GE and TA taxes must be collected. Our TA Number (Transient Accommodations) number is TA-146-470-5024-01 and our GE (General Excise) tax number is GE-146-470-5024-01. Info on County surcharge is available on the County of Hawaii website
We charge a $225 cleaning fee, additional charges if per. Lastly, there is a $250 refundable security deposit; babies and toddlers are considered guests, that means we charge guests with an extra guest fee for babies and toddlers.
Our home is located on the corner of a two lane road which is a 3 minute drive to Costco and 1/4 mile from the upper Highway, Mama La Hoa Highway. There is some traffic noise during parts of the day.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Sauna
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Fenced yard
Garden
Lanai
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking Outside Only
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Gym
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Rules
Don't put wet towels on furniture
No smoking permitted
Pool Hours: 10 AM - 8 PM
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Non shedding & completely housebroken pets only.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Event fee applies. Check with host first.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking Outside Only
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 60
Note from host: Event fee applies. Check with host first.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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 730470040000, GE-146-470-5024-01, TA-146-470-5024-01
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Kalaoa, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. Magic Sands Beach and Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation and Lyman Kona Coffee Farms. Travelling with kids? Consider Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm, or check out an event or a game at Holua Racquet and Paddle. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby. Visit our Kailua-Kona travel guide
Does Guest house on gated acre estate, Sleeps up to 7; Great for Events, too have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Guest house on gated acre estate, Sleeps up to 7; Great for Events, too pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Guest house on gated acre estate, Sleeps up to 7; Great for Events, too?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Guest house on gated acre estate, Sleeps up to 7; Great for Events, too?
Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Guest house on gated acre estate, Sleeps up to 7; Great for Events, too?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Guest house on gated acre estate, Sleeps up to 7; Great for Events, too located?
This family-friendly Kailua-Kona holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation and Lyman Kona Coffee Farms. Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm and UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Guest house on gated acre estate, Sleeps up to 7; Great for Events, too Reviews
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We stayed on this property for 2 weeks, the unit was top notch, very clean and stocked with everything needed to make our stay enjoyable. The property was beautiful, tropical oasis! The hosts Karen and Tim were very gracious and great to visit with. Their guest hosts Jeannette and John were also great interesting people! I would recommend this property to anyone.
We chose Karen’s place because of the proximity to my aunt’s house, two twin beds for kids, and fruit trees the kids could enjoy. The goats were an added bonus.
Very comfortable apartment. Hosts are exceptionally nice. Even stopped by to sing Happy Birthday!! Fresh fruit trees, miniature goats, giant tortoise and eight cuddly dogs to keep things interesting!
The property was beautiful -- filled with plants of all kinds and animals. After a busy day of driving and being in crowds, it was nice to come "home" to a place to unwind. My favorite place was the porch where we ate meals when we were at the house. Karen was a great hostess who also gave good suggestions about places to see.
Fantastic property and awesome hosts. Tim & Karen made us feel at home as soon as we arrived. The house is in a great location, about four miles up the mountain from KOA airport. 1,250 feet above sea level so the evenings are very comfortable for sleeping. Several awesome beaches are all within a 20 minute drive. The house is spacious, well kept and full of every possible amenity. Karen provided superb recommendations for beaches and places to visit. I strongly recommend this host. It is THE best place we have stayed at on The Big Island in all the years we have visited.
We absolutely loved our stay. We were blown away by the beautiful garden grounds all around, with such variety of plants and flowers, fruit trees, pool and animals. We were welcomed so warmly and throughout our stay loved how Karen let us interact with the animals- especially our 13 year old who was in love with the little dogs. The guesthouse is spacious and beautiful, as is the lanai. There is some street noise, but this is mentioned in the listing and did not bother us. We were so glad we chose the guesthouse over a condo. It is only minutes from Kona. Having a pool and hot tub to yourself in a garden so beautiful can’t be beat. Literally everything you need and more can be found in the unit, including all the beach items you could want. Thank you Karen and Tim for such a great stay and wonderful communication!
Absolutely loved this place! It was so wonderful I don’t even know where to begin!
Firstly it feels like you’re living in a jungle, it is so beautiful and comforting! The plant and area around it are so intriguing and healthy!
Secondly, Karen and Tim (the hosts) are some of the nicest people you will ever meet! They are social and kind, you almost feel like you’re part of their family! They have a turtle and two goats, they are so much fun to hangout with in the mornings! Also, Karen and Tim have so many suggestions for things to do around the island, they gave us a good easy hike to do which was only a few minutes away from the house and it was so much fun! And another thing, they have the cutest small dogs I have ever seen!
The home you stay in is so well managed and clean, it is such a comfortable place to be! It honestly feels like home! (My dad and I made smoothies every morning with oranges from their trees, AMAZING)!
Highly suggest stay here!
We enjoyed our stay at Karen & Tim's!
The well-maintained & clean space is gated & secure. There is some road noise from the hill behind the house, but you get used to it after the first day & white-noise machines are provided in bedrooms.
The mini-farm was fun for our son to see, and he loved all the little dogs. The pool & hot tub are perfect for kids too, our son's friend visited for a day & they were entertained all day while we were out snorkeling. Since the property is secure, I did not feel uncomfortable leaving them at the house while we were out for a few hours.
If you are not an animal lover, this is not the place for you! Sometimes Karen plans to have the dogs out, & she will ask you to text her when you are on the way back so she can round them all up & get them inside - if we forgot to text, I would hop out of the car at the gate & walk up the driveway ahead of the car, to check for loose dogs.
The property is lush, so there are some mosquitos about in the evenings, but bug spray & zappers are provided.
You can't walk to the beach, but the location is a short drive to many excellent beaches & even closer to Costco & the airport.
We had a great time!
We stayed here Dec 2024 - Jan 2025 and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is conveniently located not far from the airport, shopping (Costco!), restaurants, and Kailua town. Host Karen was so welcoming, friendly, and helpful. The house has everything you need for a Hawaiian vacation including beach towels, boogie boards, coolers, ice packs, beach chairs umbrellas, snorkel gear, board games, etc. A washer/dryer onsite was convenient. We enjoyed fresh fruit (tangelos and pink grapefruit) that we picked from the trees on the property, and we enjoyed the menagerie of animals there (doggies, goats, and a giant tortoise). A covered lanai with tropical views was a perfect spot for breakfast (there is a drip coffee maker, BTW). The bed in the master bedroom was very comfortable.While we highly recommend this location, there are some things to be fully aware for certain travelers:1) If you have bad knees, note that you need to walk up a steep driveway and a few stairs to get in the house.2) If you are sensitive to road noise, the 2nd "kids" bedroom faces a road that can be busy (i.e. loud) with large trucks traversing up or down a hill. Karen has provided white noise machines in the bedrooms, but the trucks can be quite loud.3) If you have mold/mildew sensitivities/allergies, the house sits above a large closed garage. We had no issues with it, but if you have an allergy, it might.4) The pool is quite cold, and the hot tub is very hot. But maybe you'd like that!
Tim and Karen were awesome! home was perfect! so welcoming to all of us , and friends and family. Pool was perfect and hot tub , nice and warm and large. we felt right at home.
This was such a beautiful home, host's are wonderful. We enjoyed our stay very much.Definitely worth staying again. Comfortable and clean. Plenty room for everyone to have space .Absolutely the best. So much to see just on the property, a few pets to pet and feed. Hot tub,and infinity pool. Loved everything.
Perfect location convenient to everywhere on the island!
The location is very convenient but the best part is the personal service from the host. The stay felt more like I was visiting family than a hotel. Lots of amenities from snorkeling gear to beach toys and a huge washer too. Highly recommend.
Chris W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Thad W.
25 Jan 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Quiet, quaint
Wonderful, helpful property manager. Property is clean but dated. Some morning traffic noise.
Everything we could have asked for and more. Extremely gracious hosts and an amazingly lush property
Dominic V.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bernard O.
10 Apr 2018
Beautiful pool/grounds!
Karen & Tim were extremely nice and welcoming! Property is in an ideal location overlooking the coast and well stocked with everything you could ever want from a kitchen and accessories perspective. Highly reccomended for vacationing families and couple alike. If you stay here remember to take time and enjoy the view!
We really enjoyed our stay with Karen and Tim! The location was very convenient to the airport and Kona and our children loved meeting and interacting with the goats/tortoise/dogs. The place is very comfortable and the addition of a washer/dryer made our stay so easy! Thank you, Karen!
Property was even better than advertised. The road noise that was mentioned was not a big issue. Karen and Tim were wonderful hosts and the kitchen was well stocked. Beautiful place and the dogs, Tortoise and dwarf goats were a delight.
Karen and Tim are gracious hosts. There was 5 of us and it was just right. Enough room for everyone. They had snorkels and boogie boards which was very convenient. Their pool amazing and refreshing from a hot day. They gave us a lot of useful information on where to go and what to see. When we come back to Kona we will definitely be reaching out again.
Wow! The hospitality we received from THE VERY beginning all the way through the end of our stay- was absolutely UNREAL! So grateful to have been hosted at the beautiful, elegant, and serene Turtle House by the most patient, considerate, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and most helpful couple ever!
Traveling with a little one is never easy, but with a place like this and hosts like these, it really doesn't get much better! I could go on and on singing their praises but you'll just have to visit yourself to know what I mean!
Thank you for everything Karen and Tim! It was a pleasure!
My family, consisting of my wife and I, our 7 year old girl and the grandparents (both in their 70's) stayed here and loved the property. Karen and Tim were great to us and were very reasonable and accommodating. Our daughter loved staying here! Part of her daily routine was feeding all the animals on site with Karen (who was great with our daughter). The location was perfect for us as we were an easy 30 min drive to our favorite beaches up the north coast. They shared their beach toys with us and that gave us everything we needed the whole time we were there without having to rent or buy additional beach items.
The washer/dryer was great for us as well.
Overall, this was a great place to stay! Thanks for the warmth and genuineness. Aloha!