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9.6/10 · 35 reviews

Hale LIO KAI: Gorgeous Home with Pool, HOT TUB & Stunning OCEAN/SUNSET Views

Kailua-Kona, Big IslandView location
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Guests
7

A place to make Hawaii yours.

Overview

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About this property

Welcome to Hale Lio Kai! Home of the Seahorse, translated in Hawaiian. Absolutely incredible home built in 2015, this is an incredible option for your Vacation.

Enjoy incredible amenities such as a beautiful 5 foot deep salt water pool & hot tub!

Hale Lio Kai is located at a comfortable elevation with amazing cross breezes. You'll notice this home is only a 10-15 minute drive from the best beaches on the Island, & incredibly close to Kona Airport as well.

There is a generous amount of living space, a desirable floor plan, and two cozy lanais with 180-degree ocean & sunset views.

Enjoy 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms at this spectacular property. The House can comfortably sleep 7 people, maximum.

The Bed Configuration is as follows:

The Master Bedroom has a King Sized Bed

The 2nd Bedroom has a Queen Sized Bed

The 3rd Bedroom has a Bunk Bed, where a Twin Sized Mattress is on top, and a Full Sized Mattress is on the bottom.

You'll have an amazing time at this special home!

STVR#19-347839, NCU#19-0356

TAT#TA-092-220-0576-01

  • *All guests are required to sign a rental agreement with Knutson & Associates Property Management**
  • *All Reservation Requests greater than 12 months in Advance MUST be approved in advance by the Broker In Charge. Rates are subject to change.**

Please note this home does not have Air Conditioning.

Registration Number: GE-092-220-0576-01, TA-092-220-0576-01

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Guest reviews

Guest experiences

Guest reviews

Shana Q.6.0/10
Jun 12, 2026

The positives is the house was clean, nice location, beautiful and well stocked kitchen, and a beautiful view. The management company also communicated well. The main negative was the bed downstairs was awful and made for a terrible night sleep. We are really only at the VRBO in the evenings so nice beds are the most important thing to us and the downstairs bed made for a terrible night sleep. This house would have been great if it was just one set of adults but the bed was so bad, we had to give my 70 year old mom the master and we took the downstairs bedroom.

Ken D.10.0/10
Mar 10, 2026

Great house. Very clean. Well maintained. Great view.

Bernardino R.10.0/10
Jan 31, 2026

Nice and comfortable place, I appreciate your attention. Aloha

Brandon P.10.0/10
Jan 20, 2026

Clean home. Everything a family needs. Spectacular views

Yvette M.6.0/10
Jun 19, 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I absolutely loved this property we make a sacrifice with no air conditioning but was not happy we had no hot water the entire time we were there. They fixed the hot tub quickly. We left three large fans we purchased from Walmart at the location.

Cameron H.10.0/10
May 5, 2025

This was a wonderful stay. When we had questions, the Team was very responsive. Thank you!

Bertha G.10.0/10
Apr 24, 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely loved this house. It is close to the Kona airport. This home is updated, super clean, peaceful with amazing view. I did not mind the roosters at all. I would definitely without any doubt recommend this home and would love to rent again hopefully in the future.

Richard G.8.0/10
Mar 31, 2025

The home was beautiful and clean. Great location, and kids loved the pool. Only complaint was no AC, there’s generally a nice breeze but it was a little hot for sleeping, and the roosters and dogs woke us up early every day because we had the windows open.

Scott R.10.0/10
Mar 28, 2025

We were very impressed with this incredible home. It had everything our family of three needed, from a very well appointed kitchen to space to spread out to a great pool and hot tub.The neighborhood was quiet and we felt secluded on a mountainside with a view of the ocean. We watched the sunrise enjoying the sounds of nature and watched the sunset from the hot tub. The home is close to several grocery stores and downtown Kona, and it was easy to zip to other places on the island to explore.The home is well decorated, comfortable and clean.Thank you for an incredible place to call home during our trip!

Edward S.10.0/10
Feb 10, 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location on the island. Very easy access. The rental company was very communicative, even checking in before and after a pretty substantial storm blew through. House was clean and comfortable. We had no complaints at all. Hot tub was excellent in the evenings when relaxing.

Tammy N.10.0/10
Jan 13, 2025

Beautiful property in an excellent location!

tracy l.10.0/10
Dec 18, 2024

where to begin.we live on oahu, need to get off the island to some peace and nature.this place does not disappoint. Immaculate, beautifully decorated, amenities plentiful, kitchen fully stocked, pool perfection-chilly to refresh. if you want to complain and need a heated pool go to a resort. this is perfect to wake up the senses. Mix it up with a hot tub to pool dips, great for the mind and body. Long talks with the chickens, geckos, ?baby chicks, dog next door that is perched on the railings guarding us, ?pigs not sure but sure made up some stories in our heads of the festivities going on in the backyard. Wonderful staff and response time. So much aloha and spirit in this house, cozy and filled up our souls. Be bopped around the island from this home and dug our toes into the sand at magic beach. fabulous cocktails here and the fish tacos are best we have had and thats hard pressed to say living on oahu. Played with the fishes at two steps as usual does not disappoint. We rode to top of mauna kea to watch the powerful and mighty sun go down again and we thanked her for her warmness. We stayed and were immersed in the stars and milky way. sheesh so few words were spoken. Laid on the roof of the car and just were quiet. Ate local, shopped at small venues and just were excited to go back home to this place to enjoy each other and cook out. This place is outstanding for everyone. Thank you for sharing your ohana with us, now back to our small 700sq foot studio in oahu,

karen s.10.0/10
Dec 3, 2024

This property is breathtakingly gorgeous. Our family enjoyed the beautiful ocean views, preparing Thanksgiving dinner, and baking Christmas cookies in the well stocked kit hen with a gogantuc island.

Keeley A.10.0/10
Oct 17, 2024

Overview: this house was perfect for our week's stay in Kona. Our group had five people, and the house was big enough that we didn't feel like we were on top of each other. Plus, having a pool and hot tub already at the house is fantastic if you want a lazy day, which we took advantage of. There were several reviews regarding the lack of air conditioning and the chickens, but neither bothered our group. The only thing that did was the neighbor's dog, who would bark at all hours of the day. It made sitting outside by the pool not always as enjoyable. But overview, this place was excellent, and I would recommend this house to anyone staying in Kona.

Jeremy S.8.0/10
Aug 14, 2024

Property is a nice 3 bedroom and 2 bath house that the owners use and appear to rent out when they do not visit the property. Large kitchen that is well stocked and has a nice island to prep meals. The open concept leads to the living room with a large tv however the tv gets a bad reflection on it during the afternoon and evening as there are no blinds for the windows. The alternative is a beautiful sunset each evening from their deck where the windows are located. Also on the top floor is the master bedroom and bathroom which were large and include a walk-in closet. Downstairs are two bedrooms and the laundry room. Each have quality furniture. Our only complaint is that they only provided one roll of toilet paper and when asked about we were told by the management company via text that they only provide a starter amount and that we would have to buy our own. I found this to be quite cheap considering the price per night. They did communicate later in the day that they could provide some more in a couple of days but we had already ran out so we had to go to the store to buy more. We left our extra rolls at the end of our rental for the next family of renters. Otherwise this would have been a 5 star review except for the lack of toilet paper.

Katie L.8.0/10
Jul 16, 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was beautiful clean & a view. Had all kinds of pool activities for the kids, the pool was not warm & did not use the pool much , kids might of used 3 times & less than 30 mins each use, was too cold to go in even in the month of July. Overall the house was great. The property management was in contact with myself pretty often.

Andrea L.10.0/10
Apr 2, 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I had a wonderful stay at this house. It is in the perfect location to get around the island. The house is nicely decorated and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen was stocked well enough to cook meals at the house. We did contact the management company a couple times during our stay and they were quick to deal with our requests. While there were a couple of coolers it would have also been nice to have a thermos to take to the beach. The house did have pool/beach towels but I think it may be time to replace them. It also may be time to replace the umbrella by the pool as with all the rips and tears its not really usable. The house does not have A/C but this was not a problem for us since we were there in March. We had the windows open the entire time and the house stay cool enough. The roosters that live around the house wake up very early so I would suggest bringing EARPLUGS if you want to be able to stay asleep! All in all we enjoyed our time and would definitely stay at this house again.

Michelle H.10.0/10
Mar 19, 2024

We stayed near Hilo for 4 days and Kona for 6 days. This was amazing place to stay, excellent amenities and location. We enjoyed snorkeling with manta rays, the submarine tour of the ocean bottom and deep sea fishing on Sea Baby III. Thoroughly enjoyed the awesome kitchen it made us feel at home for meals.

Patrick G.10.0/10
Feb 24, 2024

Nice property, great ocean view.

Barbara M.8.0/10
Feb 11, 2024

Well first off. We did NOT find the Roosters cute, as other guest had written in house book. Not only did they make noise all day but started as early as 3am. This would not be as much of an issue if you could close the windows. You could NOT because it was very warm. No A/C was a huge problem for us. First two days very breezy so it was ok, however too breezy to enjoy the pool and lani. The last day normal temp/breeze way to warm in the home, day and night. You need at least one unit in the bedroom. Then you could close windows and hear less, rooster, dog, car noise from neighborhood. Parking spot a little tricky to get in and out of. If you have a large SUV, good luck. Home was clean but not spotless. No welcome note or amenity. No curtains or blinds in the kitchen/dinette area make it hard to find a place to eat out of the sun. We did not use the pool, too cool for us. The bathroom window had no window covering. It is a high window in the shower area but I could see the house above this one so could they see me? We have rented many VRBO in Hawaii for 20 years. It is a real problem this No A/C because it is a "higher elevation" doesn't fly. It is too warm. You can charge extra to have/use A/C, we have paid at other rentals a per day charge to use the A/C.

Jin Z.10.0/10
Jan 28, 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house's location and condition are both excellent. Strongly recommend.

Shelli C.10.0/10
Jan 25, 2024

After 7 full days of driving the Big Island seeing all the sights, swimming with Mantas and eating Malasadas from Tex’s, we enjoyed 4 wonderful days laying by the pool at HALE LIO KAI. The hot tub was divine. Beds were comfortable, sunsets so beautiful! Highly recommended.

Heidi K.10.0/10
Jan 12, 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family had a glorious week-long stay in this lovely home. It’s nicely updated, has pretty ocean views, and is located in a quiet residential neighborhood within easy driving distance to beaches and town. Well-stocked with everything a family might need for the kitchen as well as beach outings. The management company was very responsive and a breeze to work with. We would not hesitate to stay here again.

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Kailua-Kona, Big Island

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

Nearby highlights

  • Location: Kailua Kona, HI (Kona Palisades – Kalaoa – Kona Coast – 1.36 km to center), United States
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?

3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

How many guests can it sleep?

This rental sleeps up to 7 guests.

What amenities are available?
  • Private vacation home
  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Free WiFi
  • with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Laundry facilities
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool
  • Lanai / balcony
  • BBQ grill grill
  • Garden
  • Onsite parking
  • BBQ grill
  • Dryer
  • Free Parking
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Living Area
  • No Smoking
  • Outdoor Hot tub / space
  • Pool
  • TV
  • Washer
What should I know about check-in?
  • Check in starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check out before 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check in age: 18
  • Check in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Contactless check in 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 GE 092 220 0576 01, TA 092 220 0576 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
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Location: Kailua Kona, HI (Kona Palisades – Kalaoa – Kona Coast – 1.36 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 visit. Parking notes: Onsite parking.

What kind of rental is this?

This is a private vacation home rental.

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Local Weather

Today's Weather in Kailua-Kona

Weather in Kailua-Kona
Cloudy · Updated 11:15 pm HST · Sunset 6:17 pm HST
Temperature
75°F
Feels like
81°F
Wind
3mph
Rain chance
94%
Cloudy night – low-key and cozy. Great for a mellow night in.

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