Honu O Kai (Turtle of the Sea): Lush Oceanview Getaway w/ Heated Pool AC Views provides amenities, such as golfing on-site and laundry facilities.
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9.89.8 out of 10
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Honu O Kai (Turtle of the Sea): Lush Oceanview Getaway w/ Heated Pool AC Views
Honu O Kai (Turtle of the Sea) – Kailua Kona, HI A serene coastal retreat designed for family gatherings and relaxing getaways, Honu O Kai offers 2,928 sq. ft. of indoor-outdoor living space with panoramic ocean views and upscale amenities—all just moments from the beach.
What Sets Honu O Kai Apart • Brand-new split system A/C in every sleeping area – each guest can set their own ideal temperature for a personalized and restful stay • Unmatched ocean views from multiple rooms • Private pool with plenty of lounge space • Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances • Comfortable living area with plush seating • Kid-friendly bonus room with bunk beds
Living & Dining Designed for connection and comfort, the open-concept living and dining area is filled with natural light and framed by ocean and garden views. A spacious dining table for eight invites memorable meals and relaxed conversation.
Chef-Ready Kitchen This well-equipped kitchen features premium stainless steel appliances, a large center island with bar seating, and all the cookware needed for home-style meals or island-inspired feasts.
Outdoor Oasis Enjoy your morning coffee or evening cocktails on the wrap-around lanai with unobstructed views of the Pacific. The lush backyard includes a private pool surrounded by lounge chairs—perfect for sunbathing, swimming, or unwinding after island adventures.
Sleeping Quarters All bedrooms now feature newly installed split system A/C, ensuring that every guest can sleep in total comfort—cool, quiet, and just the way they like it. • Primary Suite – King bed, ensuite bath, ocean view, lanai access • Guest Bedroom 2 – Queen bed, garden and ocean views • Guest Bedroom 3 – Two Queen beds, perfect for families • Bonus Room – Twin bunk bed, ideal for younger guests • Three Full Bathrooms + One Half Bath – Modern and well-stocked
Extras & Amenities Stay cool, connected, and entertained with: • Split system A/C in all bedrooms • High-speed Wi-Fi • Pool table • Full laundry room with washer & dryer • Kitchen essentials, and children's amenities
Location Highlights • Walk to beaches, local shops, and trails • Easy access to museums, historic sites, and markets • Short drive to world-class dining and entertainment
Good to Know • Starter supplies provided: coffee, toiletries, paper products, and more • Daily resort fee may apply – please inquire for details • This property does not have the capability to charge electric vehicles. Guests with electric vehicles will need to plan their own charging arrangements during their stay. • HAWAII TAX ID #TA-029-452-2880-01 • Licensed Short-Term Vacation Rental: STVR-19-355698 / NUC-19-0809 / PL-NUCR-2026-003539
Now Featuring Individual Climate Control in Every Bedroom Reserve your dates now and enjoy tailored comfort, modern amenities, and the peaceful beauty of Hawaii at Honu O Kai.
Holualoa Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona, is home to this holiday home. Donkey Mill Art Center and Kona Le'a Plantation are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Keauhou Shopping Center and Kona Farmers Market. Ready for a night out? Consider Don's Mai Tai Bar and MY BAR & Nightclub - LGBTQ Friendly Hot Spot. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Kailua-Kona travel guide
Does Honu O Kai (Turtle of the Sea): Lush Oceanview Getaway w/ Heated Pool AC Views have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Honu O Kai (Turtle of the Sea): Lush Oceanview Getaway w/ Heated Pool AC Views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Honu O Kai (Turtle of the Sea): Lush Oceanview Getaway w/ Heated Pool AC Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Honu O Kai (Turtle of the Sea): Lush Oceanview Getaway w/ Heated Pool AC Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Honu O Kai (Turtle of the Sea): Lush Oceanview Getaway w/ Heated Pool AC Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Honu O Kai (Turtle of the Sea): Lush Oceanview Getaway w/ Heated Pool AC Views located?
Located in Holualoa Village, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden, Donkey Mill Art Center and Kona Le'a Plantation. The Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory and Dovetail Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Honu O Kai (Turtle of the Sea): Lush Oceanview Getaway w/ Heated Pool AC Views Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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The pool was awesome we used it everyday. The house was everything we wanted and more. Everybody had their own space and bathroom. We would highly recommend this house and told our friends and daughter who is a travel agent.
Perfect house for 2 couples.
Pool was awesome, we wish the pool cleaner hadn’t been in the pool the whole time. But we made it work.
Plenty of space outside. We loved all the outdoor living upstairs and down.
We even had access to the garage for parking!!
We had a great time with our adult children! The house is set up for good times with a beautiful, warm pool, pool table, corn hole, games, bar, tvs and great outdoor spaces. The view is amazing as you can see the ocean for miles. The lower level has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathroom with comfortable beds and air conditioning in each bedroom. The upper level has a master bedroom with large ensuite, power room, large kitchen and living room. We had relatives come for supper and easily sat 8 at the table. The kitchen was well stocked with everything needed to cook including a great BBQ on the back deck. The area is very quiet (other than the noisy frogs in the evening) and there is a large green space behind. The driveway is very steep (a little scary the 1st time driving up) and they could use a few more plates as we had to run the dishwasher after every meal as we were out of pates but otherwise no complaints! We loved every moment we spent in this wonderful home and would recommend it to everyone!
The house was perfect. Very quiet and peaceful neighborhood. View was amazing. House has a perfect setup to give everyone their own space. Perfect vacation home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tracy M.
4 Apr 2019
Best of Kona
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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:
Best view, great location, so much offered, spacious and the pool is a nice option for families when away from beaches.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this house in Holualoa. The view from the decks were stunning. Every night we gathered to watch the sun set and every morning we enjoyed the quietness of watching the ocean become alive with boats and people. Our only disappointment was that we had to leave.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tina B.
6 June 2017
Kona Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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 great time at Honu O Kai. It had everything we needed as far as towels, utensils, et cetera.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Darren R.
20 Oct 2017
Kona 2017
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:
Great location and amenities. We had 8 people and had plenty of space to spread out and relax.
This house was perfect for the 7 of us. Kids loved the pool, amazing, changing night lights! Beautiful view of the coast and ocean from main floor and upstairs. Coffee on the lanai every morning was best way to start the day. Convenient to everything north and south. House was exactly as described and as photos represented. We’ll be back!!
The house was equipped with everything needed during our stay. Very spacious and roomy. The views are amazing! The only complaint from some family members, we're from those who stayed in bedrooms that did not have an in-wall AC unit. Management was nice, and were quick to resolve the minor issues we had during our stay. Overall, GREAT property. Definitely recommend for big families.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Deanna M.
29 Mar 2018
Beautiful house and 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:
Perfect location with lots of room for the whole family! Well equipped house with lots pool toys, snorkeling gear and beach chairs. Pool was clean and well maintained. View was outstanding. Wild pigs in forest behind were nice to watch.
House was as advertised -- AMAZING views, great pool, nice big living room with ample dining and hanging out space. Pool/play room downstairs was nice, too. Only constructive feedback is that the kitchen is not as nicely appointed as it should be (quantity and quality of cooking tools, with pots & pans in short supply and poor condition, too few glasses and barware, 1 cutting board, etc.), and the pillows are flat and hard as rocks. But overall, a great property. We'd rent again.
This beautiful house is in a stunning location up on the hillside with a panoramic view of Kailua-Kona and the ocean. Its elevation means that temps are several degrees cooler than on the coast and a wonderful breeze cools the house. The property is extremely well equipped, clean and well-maintained. Balconies, the deck and pool make it an ideal place to relax and take in the view. Kona is a short drive down the hill with all its amenities. Communication with the property manager was easy and responsive. Wouldn't hesitate to choose this property again and reccommend it unreservedly.
Beautiful well appointed property with great pool. Window a/c in bedrooms are old/loud, but due to property elevation/location they weren't needed during the evening hours. The driveway is steep and narrow so best to arrive during daylight hours. Kitchen is well stocked and it is in a very quiet neighborhood. Requests/questions were promptly answered. Thank you. Fabulous view of entire kona area.
We enjoyed our stay very much! The sunsets were breathtaking every day. The home was equipped with everything we needed from plenty of beach towels to kitchen supplies. The gifted Kona coffee ensured we all left with a new love of the coffee from this area. The home was clean and spacious. There were 8 of us and we never felt like we needed any more room. We had an issue with the fire alarms and the property manager was over right away to help fix the issue. The pool was a welcomed treat every night. Can't wait to come back!
This was the perfecgt space for our famiy for a week. Seven adults, lots of provacy and places to either be together or if someone needed privacy, there were many options. 4 large bedrooms, 3 baths. Master suite is lovely with wonderful views. The pool was great to return to each afternoon after the beach or site seeing. I think I counted 13 ceiing fans to help keep the air moving!
Large living room and dining area. Kitchen allowed multiple "cooks" to all be working at the same time.
Lots of pool and beach toys in the garage and a large washer and dryer.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brody T.
24 Apr 2018
Perfection in Paradise
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:
Turtle of the Sea was the perfect house for our groups vacation. We had a total of 9 people 6 adults and 3 children under the age of 12. The view from the house is perfect, it was a great way to wrap up a day at the beach by coming back and watching the sunset from the balcony. The house was clean and actually has 2 living rooms and 2 kitchens. It was a 5 min drive to the nearest beach as well as shopping. I would absolutely stay here again! Wish I had more vacation time!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jessica L.
19 July 2017
Perfect House for Our Family
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:
Property was just as described, even more lovely than the photos. The bedrooms and baths were perfect to accommodate three couples and three kids. We watched the sunset every night from the upstairs lanai--beautiful! We liked being up above the town--a lot quieter than Ali'i drive. It was a great spot to launch our explorations of the various beaches to the north and south of Kona. The managers were very responsive and kind to give us a code to enter the house an hour early when we arrived. I would definitely recommend this property. Thanks for a great stay!
We absolutely loved our stay at the Honu O Kai! What a beautiful view! We were in the area for our daughter’s wedding so we really didn't spend as much time at the house as we'd liked to have, but the time there was always relaxing. It was very nice to take a dip in the pool after a long day of wedding activities. We appreciated the items made available to us during our stay including an ice chest, sand toys and beach chairs to name a few. Next time we're in the area, we'd love to stay at the Honu O Kai again.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Mary W.
19 Aug 2021
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Aug 2021
Enjoyed our 2 week stay. Having the pool was a real plus but I think by 2 wks it needed cleaning. Floors got really dirty the 1st night. Only 1 pickup of garbage didnt seem like enough.
Glad we had the chance to visit Kona