Rare BEACH FRONT Home at Kona Surf and Racquet Club. Accessible beach 🏖️

Kailua-Kona · Big Island · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms · Sleeps 5 · 9.8/10 · 111 reviews

Rental Details

Property Overview

Our "Hale Honu" (turtle house) is a rare find in Kona. There are many ocean view homes in Kona but very few beach front properties. You can walk out the back door to your own semi-private beach and drop yourself in the sand. Watch the whales, dolphins and manta rays. Turtles find this beach a quiet and peaceful resting place so enjoy them from a distance as they sleep on the sand. A few minutes down the beach you will see native Hawaiian Petroglyphs and Heiau's. You will not have to leave the property to enjoy all the amazing culture.

Look out over the grassy lawn from your lanai that previews the tropical shrubbery where your own path to the beach only a few steps away. The beach is an oasis to put on reef walker shoes and explore the home of Hawaiian sea turtles or to spread out beach chairs or mats and share some first-class beach time with those you love. All sorts of tropical birds are attracted to the lush tropical growth in our location and will often wait for a treat just off the lanai.

Enjoy your oceanfront location with seating for four at a dining table with glass top in the shade of your covered lanai with overhead ceiling fan. Stretch out on the lounge if you are trying to add to that summer tan. Have a morning cup of Kona coffee with your breakfast that can be handed via a pass through window from the kitchen or in the evening; have a BBQ or your own prepared gourmet dinner with an incredible sunset for your backdrop. There is no better location in any restaurant in Kona.

Located on world-famous Ali'i Drive the Keauhou Kona Surf and Racquet Club is a 4-star Oceanfront Resort located 4.5 miles south of Kailua-Kona town. This gated complex is just 1/8 mile away from the Keauhou Shopping Center, which has a grocery store, restaurants, shops, a bank, a post office and a cinema. Even better ,we are a 1/2 mile from one of the most popular snorkeling beaches in Hawaii - Kahalu'u State Park (also known as Turtle Beach).

Your home away from home is a two story, two bed, two bath island home close to both the pool and ocean in your backyard. This home has been beautifully decorated with an elegant but homey quaint romantic cottage feel. It was recently remodeled to include: AC [AC has a fee for your stay] throughout, new appliances and everything you would need to call home and have a great vacation.
Watch the sunset from the beach or your Lanai and enjoy the sunrise in your bed looking out over the water and waves. Enjoy all the attention to details for your full enjoyment to include high speed WiFi, iPhone speakers, Netflix and more. This is the perfect place for you to get away and enjoy all of what Kona has to offer. Make yourself at home. Stays over 8 days require additional cleaning fee . Pull out sofa bed in living room must be requested and paid for prior to arrival. This rental is for 4 people . Additional guests must be approved.
Hawaii Tax ID:W9767676527-01

Registration Number: W97676527-01, TA-159-652-4544-01

Rental FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this vacation rental located?
  • City: Kailua Kona (postal 96740) Hawaii

Nearby highlights

  • Location: Kailua Kona, HI (Kahaluu Bay – Kahaluu Keauhou – Kona Coast – 0.63 km to center), United States
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?

2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

How many guests can it sleep?

This rental sleeps up to 5 guests.

What amenities are available?
  • Private vacation home
  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 950 sq ft (88 sq m)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Free WiFi
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • BBQ grill grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Lanai / balcony
  • Walkway to water
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking
  • A/C
  • BBQ grill
  • Dryer
  • Free Parking
  • Heater
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Living Area
  • No Smoking
  • Outdoor Hot tub / space
  • Pool
  • Tennis Court
  • Toys
  • 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: 25
  • 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 W97676527 01, TA 159 652 4544 01
What are the house rules and policies?
  • Pets not allowed
  • Children are welcome.Note from host: no baby gates to ocean or cabinets
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
What are popular things to do nearby and on Big Island?
  • Boat on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Golfing on site
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snow sports gear
  • Swimming nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Water sports equipment
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 cottage rental.

Is the Check Availability button the official booking link?

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Guest Reviews

Reviews

Anne W.10.0/10
Jan 27, 2026

Easy check in. Everything in great condition.

Guest review10.0/10
Jan 7, 2026

We had a great 10 day stay on our first trip to Hawaii. Great location and beautiful views. Very relaxing, and just a short drive to anything you would need.

Bryan K.10.0/10
Dec 28, 2025

Great place with ocean views. Lots of beach items to use while you’re here.

Beth O.10.0/10
Dec 14, 2025

Great location right on the ocean ! Beautiful views from the lanai and master bedroom. Laundry in unit was much appreciated. Would stay again.

Leah G.10.0/10
Nov 26, 2025

Beautiful view, super comfy beds

Patricia P.10.0/10
Oct 11, 2025

All the rooms were very clean and comfortable. The kitchen light didn’t work(which we were told about) so we brought the lamp into the kitchen.

MarSue C.8.0/10
Sep 23, 2025

Great location and beautiful view. Smaller than appeared online but gorgeous. Could use some decluttering with the faux plants and grandma's dishes filling the cabinets. Beds are wonderfully comfortable. Lots of extras with beach towels, gear, coolers, ect. Loved the shopping center close by. We enjoyed beautiful sunsets every night. Rocky beach for nice picnics right outside the door. Great tidepools with LOTS of sea urchins. Wouldn't have small children here. Perfect for our group of 4. I'd use the term "air conditioning" loosely. The livingroom unit didnt work, there were also electrical problems with the lights and fans in the main living space. Great check in book with lots of recommendations. Overall, we had a great time. Our biggest recommendation would be to address all the rude cardboard sloppy notes left all over the unit. Several sharpie cardboad notes left in every room telling you not to turn on a/c, dont use pullout sofa, fines if you touch this, ect. Very off putting for a beautiful space. Consider putting all these demands in your check in letter and not all over the condo.

Lynn G.10.0/10
Jul 28, 2025

Our stay was wonderful. We appreciated the details like having beach equipment and a cooler available and night lights in the condo. The well equipped kitchen and washer dryer really helped our family for the logistics of life. We loved the beach access for the kiddos to play in the sand (not a swimming beach) and watch sunsets. The location was perfect and access to groceries and restaurants as well island activities. Mahalo for a great stay!

Kelle H.10.0/10
Jul 23, 2025

FABULOUS!! I cannot say enough about this rental. The views were gorgeous especially the sunsets. The condo was well equipped with everything you need. We did not want for anything. Beach was a one minute walk and we pretty much had it to ourselves everyday. Hosts were awesome and replied quickly to any questions we had. Shopping plaza nearby with anything you could need available. Also close to town with shops and restaurants and only 20 minutes from the airport. We were able to pretty much explore the entire island on day trips. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this property.

Andrew M.10.0/10
Jun 19, 2025

Great experience in an excellent location. The beach with snorkeling right outside provides lots of options close by, with racquet courts, pool, and bbq. The in-unit views and ocean wave sound scape added to the relaxation. Would recommend!

Linda G.10.0/10
May 27, 2025

What a pleasure to be able to walk out of the condo and be on the beach and relax. Lots of beach paraphernalia comes with this rental. Very comfortable inside too. We really enjoyed our stay.

Chris V.10.0/10
Feb 26, 2025

We loved our stay at this oceanfront property! The sunsets were second to none here!

Joanne L.10.0/10
Feb 14, 2025

This area is truely wonderful. It about a ten minute walk to the best snorkeling and turtles ever. This property is also a reasonable walk to shopping and cafes that were excellent. This property has exceptional views and is perfectly set up and equipped for an excellent stay. I would highly recommend this property and would love to visit again.

Kristie A.10.0/10
Nov 21, 2024

We walked to a great snorkeling beach, the shopping center and played tennis on the grounds. The area is beautiful with all the tropical landscape.... oh and what incredible sunsets. Took a drive south to two step, a coffee plantation and black sands beach.... We will return.

Darci B.10.0/10
Nov 11, 2024

Beautiful loacation and the house was nice. Communication with owners was great.

Steve M.10.0/10
Oct 19, 2024

This townhouse is located in an immaculately landscaped and maintained complex. The home is very tastefully decorated, well maintained and exceptionally well supplied. The shore is just a few steps from the back door and a sandy beach is just a few steps more. We would highly recommend this rental.

rob L.10.0/10
Sep 30, 2024

Property was clean and well appointed with everything we needed for our stay in Kona. The AC was nice to have when the weather was a little warmer. Access to the exclusive coastal area was also a nice bonus.

Al C.10.0/10
Sep 22, 2024

Great location to explore the big island.

David C.8.0/10
Jul 30, 2024

We enjoyed our stay & the property was clean and functional. HOWEVER-after looking back at the VRBO listing…I don’t feel it is well represented. 1. This is a 2 story condo in a complex that includes a large number of condos. It’s pretty dense. Probably over 100 units. 2. This place is good for kids. That means there are a LOT of kids. If that’s your thing-awesome. If not, be advised. 3. There is no smoking on this property-cool. But your neighbors can smoke & they are 5 feet away. Be advised. 4. This is not a sandy beach. It’s a hard black lava, ‘big island’ beach and you will NOT want to walk barefoot. Snorkel at your own risk….. 5. The view from the beach bedroom is fantastic and the sunsets are AMAZING. We slept w the window open to hear the surf. 6. There is a nearby shopping center including a grocery store that is convenient. Would we return? Only if we were traveling with children.

Christine C.10.0/10
May 5, 2024

Great location right on j

Alison B.10.0/10
Apr 24, 2024

The location of this property can't be beat. You are right on the ocean with a beautiful beach steps from the door. The condo is well decorated - like staying in a home instead of a rental. It was so peaceful and cozy we really hated to leave. Nancy was great about communicating with us. Highly recommend!!

Nancy F.10.0/10
Mar 30, 2024

This condo was clean and well equipped (nice and plentiful bath towels!). The location is beautiful, although not a swimming beach. Everything worked, including A/C as needed. We enjoyed having meals on the lanai. The complex is very quiet, which is what we had hoped for. The swimming pool is nothing special, no view and could use a refresh. The shopping center up the hill was convenient with a grocery store and good restaurants. The only suggestion I have would be to put thicker cushions on the lounge chairs. We enjoyed our stay!

Dave L.8.0/10
Feb 21, 2024

Really enjoyed having the ocean right outside the window and being able to walk to the black sand beach maybe 100 feet to the south to watch schools of yellow tang fish feed in the surf. The unit, although small, had a well equipped kitchen. Could use bathroom fans. And although the in-room safe is a definite plus, the fact that it didn’t lock and no one could figure out how to get it to do so while we were there was a drawback. All in all though the location makes this one a winner.

Mark V.10.0/10
Feb 20, 2024

Extremely clean, comfortable, with amazing views. We highly recommend this property. The complex itself is very comfortable, and well kept. We will definitely stay again when the opportunity arises.

Heidi B.10.0/10
Feb 3, 2024

This property is true to pictures. The view is really even more beautiful! We were two couples and the rooms and bathrooms worked well. Beds were comfortable and the air conditioning and overhead fans worked perfectly. This was all of our first trip to the Big Island. It is definitely quiet and perfect for a couples retreat or catching up with friends of thirty years like we did.

Kelly B.10.0/10
Jan 5, 2024

Loved this townhome with plenty room for a family of five. We easily cooked meals and enjoyed the spectacular sunset on the small black rock beach in front of the unit. Easy access to Kailua Kona and all its offerings. The unit itself has been updated and tastefully decorated. Highly recommend.

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