Rental Details
Property Overview
Perched directly on the lava-rock shoreline of Kailua-Kona, Dolphin Manor offers a front-row seat to the Pacific’s ever-changing beauty. This two-story, 3,667-square-foot oceanfront estate combines refined comfort with a walkable location just steps from downtown Kona and Honl’s Beach. With panoramic views, a private pool and spa, and sleeping space for up to 18 guests, it’s ideal for multigenerational escapes, milestone celebrations, or gathering friends in one
unforgettable setting.
What You’ll Love About Dolphin Manor
* Oceanfront luxury estate with daily dolphin sightings
* Private pool, spa, BBQ area, and wrap-around lanai with endless views
* Five ensuite bedrooms, each with lanai access, A/C, and TV
* Multiple living spaces including media room and office
* Walkable to downtown Kona dining, shops, and Honl’s Beach
Living & Dining
A grand, gated entry leads into sun-filled interiors framed by vaulted ceilings and sliding glass doors to the sea. Two oceanview living rooms offer plush seating and coastal breezes, while the media room provides a cozy, air-conditioned retreat for movie nights. The dining area, set beside large windows, seats eight comfortably, with additional spots at the breakfast bar.
Chef-Ready Kitchen
A fully renovated kitchen shines with stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop, wine fridge, and granite counters. Ocean views from the sink and prep spaces turn cooking into a pleasure, whether you’re brewing Kona coffee or preparing a fresh island feast.
Outdoor Oasis
Step onto the wrap-around lanai and breathe in the salt air. Lounge by the pool and spa, fire up the BBQ for an alfresco dinner, or watch spinner dolphins and wintertime whales from your private oceanfront perch. Lava outcroppings in front of the home add drama to the endless blue horizon.
Sleeping Quarters
* Downstairs Primary Suite – King bed, sleeper sofa, ensuite with soaking tub, dual vanities, walk-in shower, lanai access, ocean view
* Upstairs Primary Suite – King bed, ensuite with tub/shower combo, lanai access, ocean view
* Guest Bedroom 3 – King bed, ensuite with tub/shower combo, lanai access
* Guest Bedroom 4 – King bed, ensuite with tub/shower combo, lanai access
* Guest Bedroom 5 – King bed, ensuite with tub/shower combo, lanai access
* Media Room – Queen sleeper sofa, ensuite bath with walk-in shower
* Living Room – Two queen sleeper sofas, access to shared bath, lanai access
Extras
* Dual washers and dryers
* Ceiling fans throughout
* Private gated parking for four vehicles
* Beach towels, BBQ grill, Wi-Fi
Nearby Activities
Downtown Kailua-Kona’s shops, cafes, Honl’s Beach, seaside bars, and art galleries Short Drive: Kahalu‘u Beach Park, Keauhou Harbor, Kona Farmers Market, multiple golf courses, Puʻuohonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, secluded Big Island beaches
Good to Know
***Note that this home does not feature air conditioning in the living room, dining room or kitchen, however the nano door that opens all the way across allows for the ocean breezes to enter and keep guests comfortable in these spaces.***
* 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.
* Licensed STVR 21-562958
* TA-039-641-1904-01
* TMK 750190280000
Reserve your dates now and experience Kona’s oceanfront living at its most inviting.
Registration Number: 750190280000, GE-039-641-1904-01, TA-039-641-1904-01
Rental FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is this vacation rental located?
- City: Kailua Kona (postal 96740) Hawaii
Nearby highlights
- Location: Kailua Kona, HI (Alii Kai – Historic Kailua Village – Kona Coast – 1.73 km to center), United States
- Near a health or beauty spa
- On the waterfront
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?
5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.
How many guests can it sleep?
This rental sleeps up to 18 guests.
What amenities are available?
- Private vacation home
- Unit size: 3667 sq ft (341 sq m)
- 5 bedrooms
- Bed sheets provided
- Sofa bed
- 6 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Air conditioning
- Internet access
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine and dryer
- Hot tub
- Private pool
- Lanai / balcony
- BBQ grill grill
- Garden
- Car recommended
- Onsite parking
- A/C
- BBQ grill
- Crib
- Dryer
- Extra Bed
- Free Parking
- Kitchen
- Laundry
- No Smoking
- Outdoor Hot tub / space
- Pool
- Tennis Court
- TV
- Washer
What should I know about check-in?
- Check in starts at 4:00 PM
- Check out before 10:00 AM
- Minimum check in age: 21
- Check in time starts at 4:00 PM
- You will receive an email from the host with check in and check out instructions
- Government issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check in for incidental charges
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Property Registration Number 750190280000, GE 039 641 1904 01, TA 039 641 1904 01
What are the house rules and policies?
- Pets not allowed
- Children are welcome.
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
What are popular things to do nearby and on Big Island?
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing on site
- Hiking nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Tennis on site
- Location: Kailua Kona, HI (Alii Kai – Historic Kailua Village – Kona Coast – 1.73 km to center), United States
- Near a health or beauty spa
- On the waterfront
Do I need a rental car on Big Island, and what about parking?
A rental car is recommended for this area, especially if you plan to explore beaches, restaurants, activities and nearby towns. Parking notes: Car recommended, Onsite parking.
What kind of rental is this?
This is a private vacation home rental.
Is the Check Availability button the official booking link?
The button opens the partner listing page where you can review final rates, fees, availability, policies and booking details.
Guest Reviews
Reviews
Was the perfect place for our family of 13 to gather and celebrate my husband’s retirement. The sunsets, ocean views and spacious room within the house made for a most enjoyable stay. We really appreciated the AC in the bedrooms. Convenient location to nearby sites. Thank you for making our trip so memorable.
This home was perfect for us-all 15 of us! The kitchen was well-equipped, the en-suite bedrooms were clean and spacious, and best of all the views were amazing. A perfect spot for a week in Hawaii!!
Pool was a little small, but for the little kids it was great.First morning we had dolphins swim past.Perfect!
Excellent property
The constant sound of ocean waves, spectacular sunsets, spinner dolphins swimming by, and humpback whales spouting, all from the comforts of your open air living room, made this the best VRBO ever! Accommodated our 17 guests in comfort.
This beautiful home a little over 1 mile to downtown Kailua Kona was chosen for our annual family gathering- this year 12 of us. Pros: It was perfect for walks to the beach (Kailua Bay) and town, running along Ali’i drive, and picking up groceries. The 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms provided great private space. The views oceanfront were gorgeous, ocean sounds, sunsets, sighting spinner dolphins. Our family enjoyed searching the tidal pools. Kitchen was roomy and we had yummy meals. Cons: the home did not level up to 5 stars due to details and expectations that were unmet. In the kitchen there was a broken cork screw opener, the coffee maker was quite awkward- took awhile to figure out that you had to reload a small white gizmo to make it functional, a separate ice maker with no directions that we never did figure out. (Fortunately there was ice maker in refrigerator). To our surprise there was NO Salt and Pepper, common items to have available… a Keurig coffee maker with no complimentary pods.. The outside grill had broken starter and required manual start with igniter. It seemed odd that in house directions received before check-in we were advised that there would only be cleaning items to last 3 days. Also it was felt Agency “over managed “ with directives, yet fell short with follow through At check in we needed to call for house code which had not been provided. For a house accommodating 12, hot tub very small (2 people)..Overall, we had a great time!
We had booked this house & given them the deposit. Months later the owners realized the Kona Ironman had been moved to a different weekend and cancelled our reservation. They then re-listed for an insane amount of money & decided to price gouge. We knew a rental would be expensive for IM weekend, but the new amount was outrageous. VRBO said the owners aren't supposed to do that and they'll make a note to reprimand them (I'm sure they care). So FYI if you're ever looking to book through VRBO, know having a reservation and deposit means nothing & it can be canceled on a whim. I would stay far away from this homeowner because who knows when they'll pull this crap again. Don't say you weren't warned. We were just going to badmouth VRBO & the homeowner to friends but they asked us for a review on how our stay was, so here we are.
This property was perfect for our family of 11. Most in Hawaii for the first time. It was worth every penny to stay in beautiful Dolphin Manor. We loved being all together enjoying the shared spaces, especially the lanai which was very safe for our youngest grandson of 19 months. Plenty of bedrooms, most with a view of the ocean and very nice spacious bathrooms. We made wonderful memories on this trip of a lifetime!
The pool is a bit small and it needed a cleaning when we got there but they handled it right away. The sounds of the ocean were worth the price. It was great for everyone room to have its own bathroom, kitchen was beautiful, double washer and dryers were awesome. The stay was perfect
We really enjoyed the property. The pictures were somewhat misleading for the size of the parking area and the pool. There were 14 of us and enough hot water was the only issue after a day at the beach and everyone needing to take a shower. We loved our trip!!
Dolphin Manor was a perfect getaway for the women in our family! We all had our own bedroom and bathroom! The view was stunning, the house is well equipped and we enjoyed every minute!
Perfect spot for an amazing family getaway in paradise. Spectacular views.
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Kailua Kona, Big Island
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