Oceanfront - Dolphin Retreat - KAYAKS INCLUDED

Captain Cook · Big Island · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms · Sleeps 10 · 9.6/10 · 46 reviews

Rental Details

Property Overview

On the shores of Kealakekua Bay, a Protected Marine Conservation area, is an enchanting, 4 bedroom/3 bath, water front house called the Dolphin Retreat. This open and airy private home has all the amenities one would desire for a tropical vacation. The property is surrounded by fragrant Plumeria Trees and Coco Palms and includes a sun deck, hot tub and outdoor shower. You can enjoy your dinners watching the famous Kona Sunsets on the spacious lanai, which can seat 8 comfortably. The home has wireless Internet service, High Definition TV and an iPod compatible entertainment system. Kayaks for exploring the Bay are included as well.

It is an unusual morning when the dolphins aren’t frolicking with swimmers and kayakers in the crystal clear waters directly off our ocean front deck. The best snorkeling in Hawaii is found here at Kealakekua Bay. Turtles make their way along the shore to rest, while stunning arrays of tropical fish accentuate the pristine coral reefs. The Dolphin Retreat offers direct access to the Bay for swimming, snorkeling and kayaking.

You will not soon forget your stay at Dolphin Retreat.

Keywords: House

Registration Number: TA-013-157-3760-01, GE-013-157-3760-01

Rental FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this vacation rental located?
  • City: Captain Cook (postal 96704) Hawaii

Nearby highlights

  • Location: Captain Cook, HI (Keauhou Mauka – Kealakekua – 5.22 km to center), United States
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?

4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

How many guests can it sleep?

This rental sleeps up to 10 guests.

What amenities are available?
  • Private vacation home
  • Unit size: 2465 sq ft (229 sq m)
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Free WiFi
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Hot tub
  • BBQ grill grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Lanai / balcony
  • Onsite parking
  • BBQ grill
  • Dryer
  • Free Parking
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Living Area
  • No Smoking
  • Outdoor Hot tub / space
  • 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
  • Contactless check in available
  • Contactless check out available
  • 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 TA 013 157 3760 01, GE 013 157 3760 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?
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Location: Captain Cook, HI (Keauhou Mauka – Kealakekua – 5.22 km to center), United States
Do I need a rental car on Big Island, and what about parking?

A rental car may not be required for every stay, but transportation needs depend on your arrival airport, activities and how much of the island you plan to explore. Parking notes: Onsite parking.

What kind of rental is this?

This is a private vacation home rental.

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Guest Reviews

Reviews

Trisha A.10.0/10
Dec 12, 2025

Want to give it a terrible review so we can keep it to ourselves! But host was A, local support for orientation to bay A, and home was very family friendly.

Joel M.10.0/10
Jul 20, 2025

Absolutely beautiful view! House was nice and accommodated our group well. Would definitely stay again. Owners were prompt in answering questions. Mahalo

Alexandra and Jon K.10.0/10
May 17, 2025

Exquisite site on Kealakekua Bay, house spacious and open to the beautiful views, owner very helpful in setting up our stay, staff very responsive to any needs we had-- all in all a wonderful stay!

Robert I.10.0/10
Oct 30, 2024

Our party of 5 had a great 1-week visit, the views from the backyard at sunset were incredible. The Host was very responsive and gave great tips for what to see and do around the island. The house was well furnished, and we didn't have any issues checking in.

Sharon L.10.0/10
Oct 7, 2024

Lovely spot perfect for our family!

adriana p.10.0/10
Aug 19, 2024

Everything from check in to check out was grade A! The house is fully stocked with everything you can think of! The property is beautiful with perfect sunset views& the waves crashing at night is icing on the cake i can not wait to stay again!

Douglas Barry J.10.0/10
Apr 24, 2024

The house is on the water on the most beautiful bay, with day after day of perfect sunsets and dolphins playing in that beautiful bay nearly everyday. This place is hard to beat. Check in was easy, plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy this gorgeous island paradise. Thank you for sharing

Alyssa K.10.0/10
Jun 9, 2022

Our family was so blown away by this property. Not only was the set up so nice for our family of 6 with everyone having their own king bed and space, but the lanai and living room and kitchen provides a great space for everyone to hang out together. We loved getting up and drinking coffee by the ocean and taking in the breath taking view every morning. You truly feel like you are in paradise. Definitely need to keep everything put away and clean due to the open concept of the house to keep the buggies/lizards out, but as long as you do that we didn’t have much of an issue. The host is very helpful and made it very clear that she was only a text away if we needed anything at all. We will definitely visit this property again!!

Joel S.10.0/10
May 1, 2022

The house was perfectly adequate for our 3 small families. But let’s be honest, this place is all about the location and it was beyond our expectations. It was such an amazing experience to have the sound of the waves lulling us to sleep and to sit on the ocean-side patio sipping Kona coffee in the mornings. We took the kayaks across the bay to snorkel by Cook Monument and watched the spinner dolphin pods cruise in and out of the bay on our crossings. It’s out of the way enough to feel kinda remote but still close enough to groceries to not have to stress about getting everything you need. Also being close to 2-Steps snorkeling was a big bonus. We will definitely be back!

Fay S.8.0/10
May 1, 2022

Away from crowd. Good island experience. Loved the property manager!!!She works very hard .

Christina M.8.0/10
Mar 26, 2022

We really enjoyed our stay. The views were just amazing. I will agree with another reviewer and say if you don't like bugs or spiders, you may want to look elsewhere. I really loved watching the geckos. The owner was very responsive. Kitchen and bathrooms a little worn but kitchen was pretty stocked with pot and pans. Cooked most nights. Might be good for houskeeping to go through spices. Some were very old. Eating on the large lanai for all meals was so peaceful and calming.

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