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Hale Honu-Oceanfront
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About
Oceanfront estate with breathtaking panoramic unobstructed views. 4 BR, 4 elegant baths. All bedrooms have oceanfront balconies. Walls of glass open to lanai & main living area making this an ideal Hawaiian indoor/outdoor living experience. Elegant kitchen offers granite counter tops and professional quality range top and oven with large island for cooking and eating. Two master suites each with impressive bath. Third bedroom has a queen size bed and the fourth bedroom has a brand new king bed. Extensive use of stone & maple flooring. State of the art light and sound systems. Dual zoned heating and A/C & dual paned windows. There is a $50.00 per night extra fee for use of the A/C. Spa overlooking ocean, dipping pool and waterfall, with special parking/entertainment area in front of house. Outdoor shower. Garage built to function as extra room for guests, with A/C, windows, & special stained concrete flooring. Walled and gated for privacy along front of house. Bright & airy this home offers incredible views from almost every room. 5 blocks to beautiful sand beach and 3 miles to shopping, restaurants, & ocean activities. Property has been consistently maintained and upgraded and shows beautifully.
Make your next sunset a Kona Sunset.
Hawaii State ID # GE-020-596-5312-01
Features
Amenities
- Private Pool
Location
- Walk to White Sands Beach
- Golf Course
- Oceanfront
Type
- House
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Reviews
Leave a ReviewCrashing Surf
Carolyn H., Lawrence, KS US
Overall Pleasant Stay
Recent Guest, Havertown, PA US
overall was a great stay at the property. spacious, clean, and well-stocked with amenities especially towels. also the views are amazing. as the back part of the property faces west, sunsets were visible every single night and also we were able to see the moonset as well in the early hrs of the morning before the sun came up.
at check-in, the property was a bit hot since it was in the dead of summer and we did have to use the a/c and it was a painless process since the property manager was easily reachable and professional.
the property manager was easy to deal with and communicated well and quickly.
staying here i would definitely recommend having a vehicle as there really isn't anything closely walkable from here. the coconut grove marketplace is a few miles away. the property is gated that would fit one vehicle inside.
there are a few minor things that could use a bit more upkeep (windows, screens, etc) but nothing that really impacted our stay.
would recommend staying at this property
Kona Getaway
Recent Guest, Eagan, MN US
The property itself has a great location and plenty of room. As others have commented, it is not the best place as far as upkeep. Lots of little things that could be fixed (i.e. hole in the kitchen ceiling, broken seals on doors, etc.) I know that bugs are common to the area, but it seemed that there was an abundance. Perhaps the pest control services need to be upgraded.
The area was a great location
Todd T., Bloomfield, NM Unknown
The kitchen was very well stocked. Great area. The view was amazing! Pictures on sight a a little deceiving. The house could use a little tlc. We had problems with the fans, one could be fixed the otero could not. Two of the bed in the bedrooms we broken. The dryer kept saying clean lint trap out when there was nothing in it. It could have been a little cleaner. Our feet were always black when walking on floor without shoes. Most of the outside lights did not work. We called on Saturday for some of the issues and had to wait until Monday for handyman to come.
Phenomenal place to stay!
Rosie B., Kilsyth, VIC AU
We had a sensational time in Hawaii. The absolute highlight was staying at Hale Honu! A stunning place with the most phenomenal view. Would recommend to anyone!
Beautiful View
Recent Guest, Parsippany, NJ United States
The location and view from this house was stunning. The sound of the waves crashing all night lulled us to sleep! We saw dolphins and many fish from the lani's. I have to say though that some updating of the windows and screens are much needed. Very tough to open and close! Also, we arrived after a very long flight to a very hot house! We had chosen no A/C, so a good idea for the next renters, to have some windows open the day of arrival to allow the house to cool down.
Beautiful View but the house needs care
Crystal M., Morgan Hill, CA Unknown
This house got a billion dollar view but the house needs a major repair. We had multiple issues during our stay (two many). The management was very responsive and gave us a huge discount. They said they will repair the house thoroughly before renting it out again so hopefully it works out. I hope for the best for the management too since they are really nice and I forgot all the issues we had and miss the view already!
Amazing views!
Ventura T., Phoenix, AZ US
Beautiful beach vacation home!
Beautiful View Kona home
Brad C., Celina, TX United States
Loved our stay in Kona. The house has a beautiful view and is located close enough to beach, dining, shopping etc. It was clean and well stocked, but is showing some sign of age and exposure to salt air. That said, I would gladly stay here again next time to Kona
Beautiful Location
Recent Guest, Edwardsville, IL US
Property is located in a beautiful area. Home itself needs some updating and overall maintenance in all aspects of the home. Pics are a bit deceiving and outdated. However, the sunset from this property is awesome and we did see whales right from the balcony. It was awesome to hear the ocean at night. Plenty of room for the entire family of 8.
Crashing waves
Recent Guest, Westlake Village, CA US
Great view, lots of surf sounds, amazing sunsets. Well equipped, a little worn, could use some simple maintenance. Pool much smaller than it appears in pictures.
A house that made our holiday special!
Dominic M., Berkeley, CA United States
The perfect place for our family for a perfect week. At breakfast the first morning we saw spinner dolphins from the wide-open-patio-doors as we ate. At lunch on day 3 we watched a whale swim north along the shore. On our last night we saw an unparallelled sunset. We walked north 5 minutes to go boogie-boarding; south 5 minutes to snorkel. Each night we fell asleep to the sound of waves crashing just in front of our windows. It was brilliant. A few screens and windows and patio locks were rusted shut or open from sea-mist - it made no difference at all to the fantastic experience we had here. We cant wait to come again.
A/C is extra cost so we didn’t use it
Tracy Lucia G., Kuakini Hwy, HI US
The home has a perfect view and the sound of the ocean waves is extremely relaxing. Kitchen had everything we needed except enough glasses for our group of 6. Dryer worked on and off so at times we had to hang clothes to dry. The outdoor shower and the hot tub did not work but they did send repairmen within 24 hours. The floor was so dirty all of our feet were black pretty quickly. Beds were comfortable but not as shown in pictures. There is not a room with 2 twins but another queen. 1/2 the beach items in the garage are broken and should be thrown out. Comfortable chairs and beds. Excellent location. You can’t hear the road at all which was a concern. Would stay here again.
Great view/location, property needs work
Recent Guest, Littleton, CO US
We absolutely loved the view and location of this oceanfront property (and that the A/C worked well!). The house itself was in very rough shape. The property was very dirty and many things were falling apart, broken or missing. The owner needs to invest a bit in maintaining the home. We enjoyed our stay because we loved the location so much, but at times it was hard to look past the condition of the home.
Loved views & local. Very clean. Needs some TLC to be top notch
Mary W., Sammamish, WA United States
House is well equiped and clean. Tons of towels and Beach stuff. Beautiful fantastic views especially sunsets. We watched a pod of whales about 40 yards right off the shore in front of us! Some maintenance would help - one suite had no AC and the blinds would not go up so no air circulation to cool down. Property manager was aware before we arrived, but no one showed up to fix it. Screens missing from some windows, and some did not open while some did not close. Great hot tub and little pool in front! Ask ahead of time how to turn on the HTub heat. Area underneath the house needs cleaning up and funiture replaced - rusty bench with no cushions and the sandbox was in no condition for my grandaughter to play in. Fantastic well stocked kitchen. Super convenient to shops and beaches. At times the road was busy - for Hawaii- but morning traffic noise was only slightly noticible from master suite. With the Ocean waves so close we all slept well and woke refreshed. We had a wonderful time!
Great Home and Oceanfront setting
Gary K., Spanish Flat, CA United States
home excessively hot on check in. Meaning it was necessary to add AC to the reservation. Home needs maintenance attention in several areas that were communicated to manager. Despite this, the home is lovely and our stay was great. The home is well stocked with linens and back and activity supplies. Would stay again.
First time to vacation in Kona was a pleasant surprise
Osamu F., Fukuoka, Japan Japan
My whole extended family, including my parents and brother’s family, totaling 9 people really enjoyed our stay. The location on the water was beautiful and walking distance to beaches in both directions on Alii drive. We even fished right off the rocks in front of the house. The sunsets were amazing and we even saw some whales and dolphins. Inside, the house had everything we needed. We cooked often while the kids enjoyed the jacuzzi and small pool. Wayne was a great property manager who had the TV replaced when it broke. I would highly recommend the house to anybody who is looking for more than a house on a golf course.
Kona 18
Zack G., Castro Valley, CA United States
Wonderful stay with Family and Friends
Comfortable home, beautiful location
Jessica M., Newton Centre, MA United States
This is our second time staying here, and I plan to stay here every year. The property is beautiful, modern, renovated and comfortable. It fits multiple people comfortably and has extra beds for living room sleeping, if needed. The AC is great to have and there are lots of fans as well.
We had an issue with the fridge upon arrival, which Wayne fixed quickly. I'm waiting on reimbursement for spoiled food, but the team here is always very quick to communicate and help.
Thank you!
Jessica
Perfect vacation
Mike K., Glendora, CA United States
This house was beyond our expectations...truly an
amazing place! Equipped with EVERYTHING.
(almost didn't want to go to the beach; just stay in the house)
Superb home and location
Jessica K., Glendora, CA United States
Gorgeous home with waves crashing on the rocks feet away. Location was wonderful with short walks to both a wonderful snorkel beach and a sandy beach. Away from the busyness of Kona itself.
Great House on the Beach
Julie E., Beloit, KS US
This house had everything you could ask for in a vacation home! It has two spacious balconies to relax & watch awesome sunsets. The bedrooms are all spacious & the bed are very comfortable. The swimming pool & hot tub are a big bonus. When we go back to Kona we will definitely rent this house again. *****
Great House on the Beach
Dan E., Beloit, KS United States
This house had everything you could ask for in a vacation home! It has two spacious balconies to relax & watch awesome sunsets. The bedrooms are all spacious & the bed are very comfortable. The swimming pool & hot tub are a big bonus. When we go back to Kona we will definitely rent this house again. *****
Pictures don’t do it justice
daniel t., san francisco, CA United States
This place was awesome. Brought my whole family here and there was plenty of space for all of us. The ocean views are spectacular - we saw a humpback wale off our balcony and there are two fantastic beaches within 10 minutes (snorkeling south and boogy-board north). Would recommend.
A wonderful experience
Recent Guest, Bay Village, Ohio United States
From start to finish, we absolutely LOVED our vacation at the Hale Honu house. The management was friendly and responsive, and the house was as advertised - absolutely amazing. Highly recommend!
Beautiful home in the perfect location
Jessica M., Newton Centre, MA United States
I couldn't have been happier with our stay at Hale Honu-Oceanfront. The property is beautiful, but nothing beats the view. The outdoor shower is an unexpected perk. We had a mongoose join us for a day (due to us leaving the door open during "move-in"), but he quickly evacuated and did not pose any threats. He went to the bathroom on the floor, and the owner had someone come and remove the droppings immediately. We had an AC issue upon arrival, and it was fixed within hours. The owner was reachable at all times and beyond responsive.
We were visiting Kona to work at the IRONMAN World Championships. It was an ideal location - close to the athlete village and everywhere downtown as well as on the run course. We worked hard all day and did networking at night, and it felt like coming home after a long day. We will be staying again next year.
Family reunion
Susan L., El Centro, CA United States
This was much better than renting hotel rooms and less expensive. The view was gorgeous and although it is not on a beach, my adult son went in right off the rocks. You can see the yellow tang from the deck.
Superb view with every amenity!
Katherine L., Woodinville, WA United States
We had 8 people (6 adults, 2 kids) for the stay and we had more than enough room. The pictures don't do it justice...especially the view! We saw numerous whales and dolphins from the balcony. The wide open double doors give a spectacular view from the kitchen/living area. The kitchen had every utensil and amenity you could think of and more. All the beach gear (chairs, boogie boards, snorkel gear, umbrellas etc) you need is provided. The bedrooms are spacious and all have a view of the ocean. Everything was very clean. The pool and hot tub area was great for the kids with lots of furniture for lounging and very spacious Location was close to a shopping area/grocery store/restaurants. A couple of beaches north and south (10 minute walk/couple minute drive) are close by. Wonderful house! It was perfect for our group.
Perfect location
Recent Guest, Kalispell, MT United States
The house is in the absolute perfect location. Directly on the rocky beach (no swimming access but also no intruders who wanted to swim). We left the windows open to the ocean breeze night and day and it was divine. In the morning schools of fish congregated near the shore, and in the afternoons we often saw dolphins in the distance. All bedrooms faced the water which was nice. The kitchen was well appointed and the common space big enough to entertain. Now, the negatives. There seems to be a bit of deferred maintenance. The carpet in the hall way is nothing short of filthy and as it was the first thing you saw after walking in the door, it really detracted from an otherwise nice ground floor. The garage is cluttered (and contained two dead rodents), the deck furniture worn, the hot water faucet in one bedroom stopped working while we were there, there is lots of visible exterior rust which is probably a given in the climate but also detracts from otherwise a gem of a building, and the hot tub was not functioning (and not able to be repaired because of a holiday weekend and needing to order parts). A bit of sprucing up and more attention to management would make this place an A+. Our family very much enjoyed our stay.
Perfect location for a relaxing vacation!
Recent Guest, Upland, CA United States
We were able to watch a gorgeous sunset every night from the balcony. It was fabulous! And the house has everything you need to cook, relax, and enjoy. Very nice!
Absolute paradise!
Recent Guest, South Perth, WA, XX Australia
This house made us all feel like rock stars. So beautiful!!!! So many places to retreat to and sit and relax! Amazing!!
Our Stay in September 2016
Anthony P., Redlands, CA United States
The home is very nice, location is perfect. This home fit our family of 8 perfectly. The large kitchen was a great plus. All the extra stuff, beach chairs, umbrella, snorkel, fins, ice chest. They had every thing for the beach and then some. This house will be on our list for future visits.
nice vacation house
Zhe Z., Richmond, BC Canada
everything is good except cockroaches.
Great house and great location in Kona!
Kristen B., Louisville, CO United States
The best thing about this house is it's location in Kona and right on the beach. We saw whales and dolphins right from the family room. With the doors and windows open it literally sounds like you are on a boat, it's actually quite loud. The kitchen has everything you need, from blender to electric can openers as well as spices and cooking oils. The garage is fully stocked with air mattresses for sleeping and everything beach related you could need, in great shape. I think there were 7 boogie boards, umbrellas, straw mats, towels, two coolers, etc. We had to call PM to help us get the hot tub hot and he was very responsive. The road you are on is a little busy but there are many walkers, joggers and cyclists. We never used the sandbox area, it seems kind of old and musky down there! I would recommend the Wild Hawaiian Ocean Adventure tour, it's in a FAST navy SEAL boat and we did the 2 hour snorkelling adventure. We saw manta ray, dolphins and a tiger shark on the trip back to the marina.
Great location and view, detracted by maintenance issues
S Lawrence M., Granbury, TX United States
Enjoyed location as described online and worth the expense. House was very clean. However, there were many maintenance issues that detracted from what would have been otherwise a 5 star rating that could have been resolved with attention before our rental. Garage door was jammed close. Frig had stopped cooling & needed replacement. Many light bulbs out. Missing sink stoppers. A couple of missing screens (keep bugs out). One jammed window. Upstairs TV unresponsive to remote (TV was replaced). One ceiling fan did not work. To be fair, manager quickly addressed each issue, but should check maintenance issues of house between renters to be proactive rather than reactive for the rental rate being paid. Should also have informed us of the broken garage door in advance of stay, as that kept us from securing car each day, a key reason we rented this property.
Hale Honu Haven
Andrea K., Edmonton, AB Canada
The house was well laid out. It fit our family very well. Having the snorkel equipment and bogie boards an added bonus. It had a great location, to two very different beaches, and the morning view second to none.
Paradise in Paradise!
Recent Guest, Rapid City, SD United States
What an incredible home right on the break of the ocean. The home has the most incredible and perfect floor plan. It was so perfect for our four families as we celebrated our parent's 50th wedding anniversary. The home is easy to get to and easy to travel out from to explore the island. The home made our trip absolutley perfect. To sit on the upper or lower lanai and watch the sun rise or set was heavenly. Best place ever!!!!
Spectacular views
Recent Guest, Pocatello, ID United States
We took our grown children and spouses (8+ baby) to the Big Island and stayed in this beautiful home. The views were amazing. Several of the dolphin excursion boat trips come just a few hundred yards away, which means you get to see lots of Dolphins. They had beach towels to golf clubs available. Fantastic stay!
Review of Hale Honu Oceanfront Home
Chuck H., Fenton, MI United States
We were very pleased with our rental experience. The home was clean and as advertised. The ocean view was outstanding. The additional "things" at the house such as golf clubs, wet shoes, boogie boards, et al came in very handy. The house accommodated 7 people comfortably. I would recommend this rental to others.
breathtaking view
Rebecca G., Fort Stockton, TX United States
The house itself was beautiful and the view was more than we could have asked for. It was a nice surprise to find a sandbox on the lowest level that my 4 yr old absolutely fell in love with! The house has a lot more to offer than described in the ad. Very nice location, perfect place to stay!
Kona visit
Bill M., Ambler, PA United States
The place was awesome. The view incredible. Location was perfect. The pictures did not do justice to this home
Beautiful Hawaii home
Recent Guest, Fort Worth, TX United States
Our party of 4 couples truly enjoyed our stay at this oceanfront home just a short distance from Kona. We were able to see whales & dolphins daily and lots of canoe and boats out on the water. Saw gorgeous sunsets and even when it rained it didn't bother us. There were a couple of maintenance issues but Wayne was quick to reply and get the issues taken care of. Would definitely recommend the home. Very comfortable and everything you need in kitchen for cooking if you choose! Lots of beach towels, snorkel gear & beach mats etc. Thanks for making everything so easy!
Great Hawaii Vacation
Shirley S., Pocahontas, AR United States
We were four couples from Arkansas that rented this beautiful house for 2 weeks and we enjoyed every minute of it. The house is everything that we had hoped it would be. Looked just like the pictures and was very, very, well stocked. Kitchen had all that was needed and we were pleasantly surprised at all the beach equipment that was supplied. We definitely recommend this house and would rent it again.
Great stay in Kona
David C., Aptos, CA United States
We rented the Hale Honu for a family vacation over Chistmas and were delighted by its stunning location. Our group of 8 (0ur adult kids and significant others joined us) were able to walk to great snorkeling, warm up in the hot tub, enjoy meals together at the large dinner table and sit outside on balconies over the crashing waves reading books and sipping tropical drinks. A perfect vacation!
Wonderful Christmas Vacation!
Recent Guest, Lincoln, CA United States
The location cannot be beat - you literally feel like you are on a cruise ship - looking out every window (including one of the showers!), all you see is the beautiful water! Waves were huge the week we were there (Christmas 2014), and we had to close the windows at night to sleep, and even then, you could hear the waves crashing against the rocks below! We saw whales and dolphins off the lanai's. So nice to sit outside with a cup of coffee or a cocktail and enjoy the views and sunsets. There were tons of things to use in the garage (coolers, chairs, umbrellas). Walking distance to the great snorkel beach as well as Magic Sands, but no swimming in front of the house. On the downside (but nothing hampered our trip), the jacuzzi heater wasn't working (but the property mgr worked with us on that), and the air conditioning downstairs didn't work (not a huge deal except when we first got there and it was real stuffy). There is a grocery store real close. Any issues were quickly addressed. We loved our stay at Hale Honu over Christmas! If you go on a snorkel trip, we highly recommend the Fair Winds tour!
Five nights at the Hale Honu-Oceanfront
John A., Wilsonville, OR United States
This is a fantastic home. We loved being close to Kona, snorkeling and boogie boarding. The house is beautiful, with spectacular views of the ocean. Our party of seven would rent this home in the future, if available.
Oceanfront Retreat
Sandra A., Glendale, CA United States
A perfect retreat for our family! Hale Honu was well located, spacious and had all the amenities at our fingertips. We left with fond memories of the sound of powerful waves crashing against the lava rocks and the gorgeous sunsets viewed from the outside verandas. Truly a home away from home!
3 couples3states
Recent Guest, leander, texas United States
Overall quite relaxing.This was our 4th time in this rental dating back to 2005.There were some issues that didn't meet up to our expected expectations.
8 friends in Kona
Claudia S., Houston, TX United States
The property was nice and roomy. Kitchen was well stocked. Hot tub and pool were dirty and the hot tub would not heat. Nice to have snorkeling gear in garage. Bathrooms were nice and modern. Need better drawers in full bedroom. Need windows and screens cleaned. Stay was enjoyable.
Fantastic property!
Marc D., Barrington, RI United States
We had an amazing time at Hale Honu! This house is truly fantastic.
Great property & location!
Marv & Nancy D., Galesburg, IL United States
Great location! There were a few minor maintenance issues, with were quickly dealt with by the management company. This is a very nice property. We would rent this again, we had a great time! The only suggestion I would make, is to send a more comprehensive set of instructions prior to arrival.
Fabulous week at Hale Honu!
Juddi B., Santee, CA United States
We were a party of six adults vacationing on the Big Island to celebrate my retirement. From landing in Kona, to getting our rental car to settling into Hale Honu, we had a smooth and wo derful trip. The instructions for entering the house were easy and without complication. The garage door opener didn't work...batteries? We ended up figuring out a routine that worked just fine for us. The first floor didn't disappoint- the views were stunning. We saw wales, dolphin and great schools of fish. The sunsets were simply spectacular. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. Just like my kitchen when guests put things away, we searched a bit to d what we needed. It was actually a little amusing and we ended up finding everything....well stocked kitchen. Would recommend kitchen towels and aprons. As we had stopped by Costco and the grocery store on our way to the house, we had more than enough food for the week. The bedrooms were lovely...all with a balcony facing the ocean. Beds were super comfortable. Plenty of towels. Jacuzzi was a little difficult to get up to temp. We did a lot of driving around the island, went to the King Kamehameha Hotel- very nice. Huggos was a treat for lunch! Loved it. Don the Beachcomber for afternoon drinks and evening snacks. Kona Brewery, Quinns and Splashers great for a small pub crawl. Kona Inn has the best calimari!! Loved downtown. Markets were great and full of nice gift buying items. We would stay at Hale Honu in a heartbeat!!! Wish we could have stayed longer.
Surpassed our expectations
Recent Guest, Fox Point, WI United States
We had high expectations for this rental property before we came, and it turned out to surpass our high expectations. It provided lots of space for everyone and included all the extras, including snorkling equipment and more. The temperature was always perfect using the screen doors and fans. We were able to watch dolphins an whales from three different levels. The location was perfect, with easy access to beaches or the town. It couldn't have been better. I wish we had stayed longer.
Best place in Kona
Zachary M., Portland, OR United States
If this home is available for your stay stop looking and reserve it now. It is fully equipped with everything needed (even a stroller, high chairs, and outlet covers). The garage is filled with sports equipment and beach gear, and the snorkeling right out the back door is great. The layout of the main floor is very open and a great place for large groups to relax, and the huge sliding doors make it feel like you are on a 5 million dollar yacht. Seriously this place is fantastic.
Wonderful Stay
Samuel J., New York, NY United States
The house was great all around, and the management company was a pleasure to deal with. One thing to note is that the wading pool/hot tub is on the street side of the house (separated from the street by a high wall), not on the ocean side. This didn't affect our enjoyment of the house or the hot tub, but I was expecting the tub to be facing the ocean.
Nice house in Kona area
Recent Guest, Sudbury, MA United States
we had a nice stay. property is close to beaches and a short drive to downtown Kona. Would recommend.
Great Time
Anthony S., Irvine, NA US
Hale Honu is a great place to stay. The view from the Lanai is truly beautiful and a great place to enjoy meals. The house was clean and very well kept. Everything you need is there except for groceries.
Some things I would like to see change:
1. The electric gate will not open automatically when you want to leave. Someone has to push the gate button inside the entry way and then another needs to stand by the gate so it doesn't close on you before you get your car out of the garage. I don't know why a gate transmitter is not trusted to renters when the garage door opener is.
2. We had an unpleasant visit from the pool boy who accused us of using the swimming pool to clean our sandy dive gear. We had to call the property manager to get him out of there. Very rude and quite insulting to be accused by a kid.
3. When you exit, you are asked to put all towels and sheets in the washer and start loads. Seems to me that with a 4 bedroom house and quite a number of sheets, this should be covered in the cleaning fee. Quite strange to do laundry on the day you are leaving especially when you have an early flight.
All in all, would recommend but you need to be aware of some quirks.
Manager's Response
The gate at Hale Honu has 2 positions. It can close automatically or be put in lock open. It is on a 20 second delay allowing time to exit before it closes. Has been working fine for other guests.
The pool boy should not have addressed the guests and he is no longer servicing this property. He found sand in the pool and diving gear nearby and assumed the guests were cleaning it in the pool.
We do not ask guests to put all towels and sheets in the washer on departure day. All linens and towels from the previous night can be left as is for the cleaners. We take our reviews seriously and
address any issues immediately. We are avilable 24/7 to answer any questions or misunderstandings regarding a guest stay at our properties.
Great Time
Tony S., Pittsburg, CA United States
Hale Honu is a great place to stay. The view from the Lanai is truly beautiful and a great place to enjoy meals. The house was clean and very well kept. Everything you need is there except for groceries.
Some things I would like to see change:
1. The electric gate will not open automatically when you want to leave. Someone has to push the gate button inside the entry way and then another needs to stand by the gate so it doesn't close on you before you get your car out of the garage. I don't know why a gate transmitter is not trusted to renters when the garage door opener is.
2. We had an unpleasant visit from the pool boy who accused us of using the swimming pool to clean our sandy dive gear. We had to call the property manager to get him out of there. Very rude and quite insulting to be accused by a kid.
3. When you exit, you are asked to put all towels and sheets in the washer and start loads. Seems to me that with a 4 bedroom house and quite a number of sheets, this should be covered in the cleaning fee. Quite strange to do laundry on the day you are leaving especially when you have an early flight.
All in all, would recommend but you need to be aware of some quirks.
Manager's Response
The gate at Hale Honu has 2 positions. It can close automatically or be put in lock open. It is on a 20 second delay allowing time to exit before it closes. Has been working fine for other guests.
The pool boy should not have addressed the guests and he is no longer servicing this property. He found sand in the pool and diving gear nearby and assumed the guests were cleaning it in the pool.
We do not ask guests to put all towels and sheets in the washer on departure day. All linens and towels from the previous night can be left as is for the cleaners. We take our reviews seriously and
address any issues immediately. We are avilable 24/7 to answer any questions or misunderstandings regarding a guest stay at our properties.
Location, location, location
Janet M., West Des Moines, IA United States
15 of our family spent the week after Xmas there!! Ages from 5 to 70. Really well equipped, the kitchen had everything, once you found it. Whales and spinner dolphins from deck. Thanks for the beach towels and water sports toys. The younger kids spent lots of time in the splash pool. Week went too fast
Amazing Vacation Home
Rose V., Irving, TX United States
We have just returned home from 8 wonderful days on the Big Island of Hawaii. This home is far more beautiful than the pictures show. Every room is oceanfront. The sound of the waves crashing on the lava rocks is awesome. We loved the kitchen and had most of our meals there, where we ate on the lani The kitchen is stocked with everything you will need. Plenty of dishes, glasses and cookware. The beds are all good quality, lots of towels and linen. Hot tub was enjoyed by all at the end of a long day of enjoying the sights. One of the best vacations we have had. There were 7 in our party, we had lots of room.
This is a dream house with a fantastic ocean view!
Grace R., Culver City, CA United States
This house has it all......close to Kona Village where there is great shopping and food. The kitchen had all the amenities you needed to cook a fabulous meal and a very spacious balcony for an awesome family dinner while overlooking the ocean just feet away. There were plenty of bath and beach towels for 2 families to use. The only thing that needed improvement was the AC because it was a bit too loud while we were sleeping. Otherwise, I would definitely stay here again. Thank you so much for a memorable vacation.
One Word: AMAZING!
Candi O., Cameron Park, CA United States
It has been two months and we are all still raving about how amazing our vacation at Hale Honu was!! It was a beautiful home, and being able to listen to the ocean 24/7 just outside every door and window was an unforgettable experience! There was plenty of room to entertain our family without stepping on each other! We enjoyed every aspect of our vacation...the walk-in shower in the master suite was so amazing! Thank you for providing such a fabulous home to share! If we get the chance to get back to Kona, we will look up the property again! Mahalo!!
Family Vacation on the Big Island
John L., Melton, Australia
This was a great property on the wonderful Big Island. We had a fastastic family holiday that we hope all our family will remember with great affection. Everything turned out perfectly. Small problem with the BBQ was fixed straight away.
We are ready to go back!
John L. Melton. Australia
Kiki's At Home In The Islands ~ In The Middle Of The Sea
Kittrick H., Honolulu, HI United States
I was very pleased with everything and everyone who helped me through the process. I am extremely thankful to the realtor Judy who greeted me and walked me through the hale; owner for taking his time out of his schedule to make sure everything was in working order and that I was taken cared of and comfortable.
This is what Hawaii is all about ~ kokua ~ aloha ~ ohana!!! Hope to be back soon for another visit back home on the Big Island of Hawaii...
Mahalo Piha ~ Malama Pono
Kittrick "Kiki" Hamilton- Amoncio
What a beautiful location!
Mark M., Orange, CA United States
We had a great time here. Hearing the ocean right outside was truly a highlight. It was also great being close to many activities in the area including a great "downtown" feel with plenty of places to eat and shop, a great beach to do boogie boarding, and a great snorkling place to swim with sea turtles. I would highly recommend doing the night dives with the manta rays... it was truly amazing!
Outrageously beautiful lanai!
Robert G., Castro Valley, CA United States
Wonderful property with lots of sports (fins, snorkels, masks, golf clubs) and baby equipment available for use. Kitchen has everything one could need.
Great Family Stay
Recent Guest, Pleasant Prairie, Wi United States
The house was wonderful! Location is close to beaches and an easy trip to town. The view from every lanai is great for whale watching or star gazing and all served as a great place to enjoy a cup of coffee or a cocktail. My family especially enjoyed the open air feeling when the the sliding doors were open to the lanai. The kitchen was well stocked with basics for cooking anything. We had 12 (5 children) but never once felt crowded. I would recommend this to anyone.
Wonderful Experience and vacation!!!
Fred K., Marblehead, OH United States
It was just heavenly! Great snorkling right off the shore, sea turtle, dolphins and tons of tropical fish. We even saw whales from the dinner table!!!
Home away from home
Recent Guest, Richmond Vic, Australia Australia
We loved it and would definitely rent this property again.
Excellent Vacation Family Home
Recent Guest, Cedar City, UT United States
The home is a wonderful place to take your family It has everything you would need. The owner of this home has made sure it has all the amenities for all ages need. You could really feel the love in this home love. We all have a wonderful memory for all
of our 1st time to Hawaii Thank you
Beautiful Home & Location
Recent Guest, S,Isbee, Texas United States
Loved our stay. The house was clean and well stocked. Beautiful view of the ocean. Plenty of linens. Everything we needed was already there.If you go
check before you go to the store. You will find just about everything you need.
A little problem with bugs, but I know they spray for many were dead. There was eight in our party. We had room for everyone. I would recommend this property to anyone who is interested.
Hawaii Heaven
Gerald K., Camp Hill, PA United States
This property is ideal for a group of 6 or 8. There were 8 of us and at no time did we feel cramped. The open architecture and airness of the property gave it a very homey feel.
It was well-appointed with all the kitchen necessities to make any type of meal. The view of the ocean from all bedroom decks as well as the one off the living room was great.
We'll definitely stay again and give an unqualified recommendation to this property.
A visit of a lifetime
Perry H., Shoreview, MN United States
We arrived at Hale Honu a few hours after the 2011 Japan Tsunami waves hit the Kona beach. We were anxious about how the house fared. There was no hint of any damage.
We stayed one week. With one exception, there was not a single aspect of our stay that did not greatly exceed our expectations. The house was in outstanding shape and thoroughly cleaned. It came fully furnished with everything we would need to enjoy the surf and beaches. The views from every room were outstanding - whales going by almost every day, purposes/dolphins(?) frolicking a hundred yards from the house. Every bedroom with a balcony! A huge kitchen fully stocked with everything to make any meal one could desire.
The only glitch we failed to notice was that parties were not allowed. In retrospect, it is understandable and we found that did not get in our way - the restaurants in the neighborhood were more than accommodating.
Hale Honu exemplifies the aloha spirit in every way.
We hope to return some day.
Hale Honu Review
Jeffrey K., Greely, Ontario Canada
Would recommend to others and will re-book Hale Honu. Property is accurately described. Pictures do not do the location justice. We saw dolphins and humpbacks every day of our stay from the many decks. The swimming and snorkling off the property beach is very good however the rocky entry/exit points would not be suitable for children or weak swimmers due to the surf. The beach a short walk away is sandy and loaded with sea turtles. Fish can be caught off the rocks using local methods. Location cannot be beat as it is close to all amenities of Kona but secluded enough for ample privacy and again, the views from everywhere in the house are spectacular. Only downside is we did not get much use out of the wading pool and hot tub as they not ideally situated (street side) but hot tub is nice for a quick warmup after swimming. Garage is well equipped with alot of extra toys and snorkling gear left behind by former renters. Help yourself to my two fishing poles!
As good as it gets
Jacob D., Lynnwood, WA United States
Hale Honu exceeded my expectations. The view was phenomenal and the wind and sound that come through lanai give the house a real sense of the Hawaiian experience. Value was competitive, condition was acceptable, and there were a lot of little bugs you learn to ignore. Great location just south of downtown Kona.
Ralph H., La Crosse, WI United States
Joni H., La Crosse, WI United States
Fabulous house. Have stayed there before and would love to stay again. Property manager, Wayne, was very helpful.
Recent Guest, Grenada Hills, CA United States
Incredible location and home!
Vinu M., Barrington, RI United States
Already booked it AGAIN!
A wonderful stay with beautiful sunsets!
Recent Guest, Laguna Niguel, CA United States
We had a great time at Hale Honu. Wayne was very helpful and assisted us the first day we arrived by getting the televisions to work in the second master suite. We loved the sound of the ocean that put us to sleep every night. The rooms were spacious and the home was perfect for the three couples. We couldn't ask for a better vacation spot. Would love to come again. The home is well stocked with condiments, seasonings, towels, dishes, and things to use at the beach. Don't hesitate to select this home. Thanks home owners for a beautiful home and thanks Wayne for your assistance and care to meet our needs.
Mahalo.
Had a Wonderful Hawaiian Family Vacation
David & Laura P., Indio, CA United States
Hale Honu
Recent Guest, Bellevue, Wa United States
Outstanding Stay at Hale Honu Oceanfront! Spacious, well-equipped kitchen and dining areas (inside or on the linai), made for memorable evenings of gathering together to enjoy cocktails during our dinner preparations as the sun set over the horizon!
Yvonne S., Mundare, AB Canada
Great to have snorkel gear, beach equipment (coolers, umbrellas, etc.) and golf clubs available. Outstanding ocean views from all bedrooms.Highly recommended!!
Albert B., Bristol, TN United States
Theresa V., United States
WOW! Amazing!
Recent Guest, Los Angeles, CA United States
A dreamhouse right on the water with a fabulous kitchen and lots of extras like beach chairs and sunscreen. The house was spacious and clean. The dipping pool and jacuzzi were wonderful and it was very close to Kahalu beach park which was great for snorkeling.
Recent Guest, Prescott, AZ United States
Kona Race Week
Vinu M., Barrington, RI United States
This home was absolutely perfect for our stay during Ironman week. Several of us were racing in addition to conducting a great deal of business during the week for the race. The home has a spectacular ocean view and the sound of the waves crashing on shore was wonderful. It took a few nights to get used to, but wow do you get used to it! The home was in wonderful condition and located on the run course. Wayne Twitchell from Coldwell was very helpful throughout the process of securing this location and we couldn't have been more happy with our vacation.
Welcome To Paradise
Recent Guest, Grenada Hills, CA United States
Wayne Twitchell helped us with the rental, he was great. The house is a wonder!
Had a great time.
John L., Simi Valley, CA United States
Thanks.
A positive experience. Great location adjacent to some great surf. Well stocked with all kinds of equipment. Getting the front gate to close was a challenge. Parking is easy. Location on Ali’i Drive was good. Not close to downtown town hustle and bustle but at the same time not totally remote and rural. Only issue we had was one of upstairs showers leaked down on range top in the kitchen. Hot tub had only one inflow port.
The house is in good condition. The property manager was responsive and good.