The "Promise Tree" - Great Family Gathering Place in Kailua Kona!

It was a total dream! We had enough space for all 7 of us to have privacy & individualized comfort. Beds & pillows were SO nice I’m going to buy the same pillows for my home now! Everything was clean & delightful, all the necessities were thought of. Extra things were there, and just made it easy -Tupperware, coffee filters, laundry soap…Esther was a wonderful hostess!! We had a yoga teacher come every day to the house & had plenty of space for outdoor classes. The pool was warm & simply magical at night. Definitely a perfect place for a small retreat! I will always book this location for my future visits to Hawaii! Thank you again for sharing this beautiful home!!

Esther & Josh were very welcoming. We stayed with our family 9 adults and 3 grandchildren for our 50th Wedding Anniversary. Everything was perfect. Lovely pool and very comfortable accommodation.Would highly recommend Promise Tree for a family vacation.

Any questions we had or anything we needed, our hosts were very responsive. We also appreciated the treats that were left for us at check in. We had a great stay with our entire family!

I was expecting a great place, but the reality was better than the expectations. Esther was great, extra like beach chairs and kids beach toys were great too have, pool perfect for families with smaller children

I recommend the place for a large family or group. You can be together when you want and have alone time also Beautiful spacious with total privacy owners were great.

The host was welcoming and accommodating. The property has a great layout with plenty of space, amenities and thoughtful touches. It is a beautiful spot and anyone who has the opportunity to stay here should consider themselves lucky.

The Promise Tree provided wonderful space for our family to spend time together while giving everyone their own space. The property has the feel of a lived in family home with all of the extras (beach chairs and umbrellas, coolers, water and yard toys, indoor and outdoor dishes) that you don’t often find at a VRBO. The onsite pool and ripe papayas were a huge hit with the kids. The location was perfect for heading down to the beaches and shopping or up to a little town and coffee farms. Be sure to look up when onsite! The wood beams and supports have beautiful carvings in them.

The property was lovely, comfortable, secure, an oasis with an amazing view. We will be back! Hosts were very responsive and gracious.

This was our second family trip (15 folks) at Promise Tree, and it was wonderful. Our first was in 2022. Both times it proved the perfect family retreat. Great property and excellent hosts.

Loved all the bungalows for our three families to stay in with one living room lanai to father and eat around. The pool was warm. Had everything we needed for a beach day. Felt safe and the decor was very Hawaiian themed. Even the house beams!

We had an amazing time at Promise Tree. New family memories were made at this amazing property. The beautiful property had all of the amenities anyone could ask for and more. We can’t wait to visit again, and will definitely book there again.

We had a delightful week long visit with our extended family at the Promise Tree. the Property is absolutely beautiful with incredible gardens and a panoramic view of the Kona coastline. The various sleeping accomodations were perfect for our extended family and the five children in our group had a wonderful time in the pool, playing cornhole, roasting samores over the firepit, and looking for geckos and coqui frogs. The hosts were incredibly gracious and helpful during our stay, and are very generous with the amenities they provide their guests. Our entire family had a wonderful and memorable experience at the Promise Tree and we would highly recommend it for any extended family gathering.

The place is truly amazing. Clean, comfortable for whole family and excellent views from house. The owners have well planned and provide most if not everything you will need while on island (beach supplies etc). Such a wonderful property. Highly recommend.

Perfect gathering place for families

Promise Tree is a beautiful compound. It’s rich with nature and has gorgeous views and clean and comfortable living spaces. Our group of 9 —five adults and four kids ages 6-10 — had a fabulous time swimming in the pool, grilling and eating in the open lanai, playing yard games, enjoying the birds and lizards, taking early morning walking through the large property, and soaking in glorious sunsets over the ocean. Promise Tree is even more beautiful and comfortable than the pictures show. Perfect location, etc. highly recommend. Also Esther, the host was very communicative and gave us a tour at the beginning which was super helpful. Be sure to check out Hāpuna Beach and Kua Bay Beach when you stay .

Eight adults and five kids. Couldn’t have been a better vacation!The kids chose to sleep together in their own “apartment”. They started every morning in the pool. Continued through the day in the ocean and then back in the pool before bed.The property is huge and perfectly kept. Lots of beach stuff. Umbrellas, chairs, wagon and toys.The Promise Tree is close Kailua Village, beaches, restaurants and shops.Esther and Josh were amazing hosts. We would definitely want to come back.

All of our family loved staying at The Promise Tree! The pool was perfect for a range of swimming skills, and the huge lanai, with a gorgeous view of sky and sea and stars (and all its seating and outdoor dining areas) was far beyond what we expected! Our hosts Esther and Josh were incredibly responsive and ery generous. We would highly recommend this property to any family group wanting to make the best of the Big Island visit!

This is a wonderful property! It is in a beautiful area and quiet neighborhood. Quick access to the shopping areas and restaurants. The views are spectacular and we even saw a few whales spouting. The buildings are separated but it has an outdoor living room/kitchen area by the pool where you can gather. The hosts are very friendly and responsive. We loved spending time here!!

Weather, location and facilities were superb. Everyone had their own personal space and common area was great meeting and eating area for everyone. Beyond our expectations 5 star plus.

Had the best stay here with our large family for our wedding. I would highly recommend. The Host Ester was the best. Made sure we had everything we needed and more. Location perfect close to anything in Kona. House was stocked with everything you would think of. Thank you!!

This is going to be hard to summarize because the last 2+ years of working with Esther and Josh (E&J) have been amazing. We booked The Promise Tree for IRONMAN week and due to schedule issues with the race in 2023, E&J were VERY flexible in allowing us to move our reservation to 2024. E&J's communication made this experience so pleasant and easy. Very quick response time and they always answered my question. Thank you E for entertaining ALL of my emails. We truly enjoyed getting to meet Esther; she spent plenty of time with our Ohana during our stay. The complex is everything AND more than the pictures show. Each area felt like its own ‘apartment’ with plenty of privacy and space. Each area has its own clean and spacious bathroom along with ceiling fans to keep the area cool. The beds were all very comfortable; we moved a queen size mattress from the upstairs larger apartment to the surfer shack for the stay. All the rooms are clean and well decorated. The property is gorgeous. Most of our Ohana spent plenty of time in the pool area and at the main-table in the common area. There is a sprawling front yard which is not shown in the photos that we wish we had more time and purpose to enjoy. The location is safe and a little secluded which added to the feeling of paradise. What more can I say about The Promise Tree! Communication was amazing, the property was beyond amazing, and we have a lifetime of memories.

This property worked very well for our group. We especially enjoyed the pool with two small children to entertain. They loved it. A bigger dining table to accommodate all 13 of us would have been appreciated. Maybe something with fold up leaves. This was a very enjoyable stay!

Gorgeous property, lovely pool and great for groups to have time together but also their own space. Everything was awesome!

Beautiful property and a great location with fabulous views. We had twelve in our party and there was plenty of room to spread out. Great hosts!

All 9 of us adults agree that Esther's Promise Tree Home was the PERFECT spot for our family (3 generations) of 14 to gather. Each family had their "own space"which was a game changer. There are plenty of places to gather as a large group- the dining lanai, outdoor living room, pool & fire pit. Esther lives right next door and is a wonderful hostess- full of beach recommendations, restaurants ideas etc. Kona is not far nor is Costco if you are feeding a crowd. We all have wonderful memories of our week spent here. It is LOVELY. GO!!

There were 14 of us and we had plenty of room. The house was perfect, For our liking. The host was wonderful and the place came well stocked and the highly recommended it. 10 to 15 minutes away from everything you need. Shopping grocery gas souvenir stores restaurant,all That you would ever need.

Our stay at this beautiful home in Hawaii was absolutely unforgettable. The property offers breathtaking views that make every moment feel like a postcard come to life. One of the highlights was the outdoor movie setup, complete with a bar and pool, which provided endless entertainment and relaxation for our group. Each family in our group appreciated the individual cottages, allowing everyone to enjoy their own space while still being together. This thoughtful arrangement made our stay even more enjoyable and comfortable. The hosts were truly wonderful, going above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. Despite living next door, they respected our privacy completely, making us feel like we had the entire property to ourselves. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay in Hawaii. The combination of stunning views, luxurious amenities, and exceptional hospitality made this an experience we'll cherish forever. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a perfect Hawaiian getaway!

The open air design of this estate was very cool and felt like a genuine Hawaiian experience! I was a little skeptical of no AC, but the elevation supported cool and breezy evenings and good sleeping weather! The outdoor living room and dining area made for a great gathering place for our family. We loved being a bit out of town while only being a short drive to shopping and restaurants. The pool and yard are beautiful and well kept!!

The Promise Tree was the perfect location for our family to relax and unwind in Hawaii. We loved all the amenities and space for the family to spread out and enjoy the beautiful property and views. Esther was always available whenever we had a question or needed something. Highly recommend Promise Tree for your next family gathering.

I feel deeply grateful for being called to visit the Promise Tree House in Kona, Hawaii, to bring healing to myself and my family. This property, lovingly stewarded by a family for generations, has been a true blessing. Our experience was nothing short of beautiful. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with open arms. Working with the property manager was a delight, marked by excellent communication and thoughtful guidance. The house was impeccably prepared with everything we needed—chairs, towels, even sun hats were provided. We were guided to the best beaches and felt enveloped in the natural beauty and healing energy of the land. Sleeping surrounded by the sounds of frogs and birds felt like a deep immersion in nature. My children loved swimming in the pool and playing tag and hide and seek in the expansive open land. This experience has truly brought our family closer together. It’s the perfect place to relax, slow down, be intentional, and reconnect with loved ones. I highly, highly recommend the Promise Tree House for anyone seeking a meaningful and rejuvenating vacation. Mahalo

The view is stunning. The layout of the property was perfect for each couple to have private space with a great outdoor common area for hanging out by the pool and eating meals. Couldn’t recommend this place more!

Our 3 adult kids came with their family (4 grands and one on the way. ) Plenty of room for us all especially when breaks were needed for anything. Close to beaches,shops and more. Perfect spot for us all. Even helicopter tours not far and very exciting.

Beautiful place that we enjoyed so much. The sleeping accommodations were perfect for our family. We loved everything about it!

Wonderful property--we had a fantastic stay. Great amenities if you want to cookout yourself, host was responsive and helpful. We were sad to leave!

Super location with a spectacular view of the ocean. A great place for families to stay. Incredible property manager went beyond our expectations to make us feel welcome and comfortable. Will definitely stay here again.

Our family loved our stay at the ‘Promise Tree’. The grounds were beautiful. The kids loved exploring. The buildings had character and were very comfortable and clean. Great views, lovely tropical feel. I can’t say enough about it, a must see. Esther was helpful and prompt responding to questions. The place had a real family feel which we appreciated. Thank you for the perfect place to vacation. Sheri

Esther and Josh were amazing hosts and we had a wonderful family vacation with 13 of us at their beautiful Kona home. We had everything we needed for our week long stay and wish we could have stayed much longer. The property is even more beautiful than the photos and was perfect for the kids and adults, everyone had their own space when needed and the outdoor BBQ area was amazing for family dinners. We hope to be back one day and would recommend to anyone!

We traveled with our family including 7 adults and 6 grandchildren. The house was absolutely breath taking. It was so nice how each living space had it's own external entrance to have your privacy, while also being able to be together in the outside common area. Just as amazing as the house, was the property manager, Esther - she was perfect! She met us at the house for a tour and to answer any questions we had. She was super accommodating and friendly. I would highly recommend this house for any family or friends vacation. We had the best time without any issues or concerns.

We were here with extended family for a 10 day getaway. It was a dream! Esther was so easy to work with. Lots of space to spread out and have our own space, but also spend lots of family time together around the pool, by the firepit or in the outdoor living area. I would highly recommend this property and would go back in a heartbeat if visiting the island! Thank you for an amazing stay!

We had an incredible time at the Promise Tree for a holiday vacation with extended family. Plenty of space for a large group and it was so nice that the common area was all outside. Close to all the action in Kona. Definitely would stay here again!