Rental Details
Property Overview
A refined blend of luxury and island living near Kailua-Kona. Welcome to Hale Ulu (House of Growth). Perfectly located just 5 minutes from town and the ocean, this private retreat offers breathtaking ocean views and is wrapped in lush tropical Hawaiian greenery. Thoughtfully designed for comfort and serenity, every window frames nature, gentle breezes, and a sense of elevated relaxation.
The space
Private Upper-Level Retreat with Ocean Views — Just 5 Minutes from Kailua-Kona
Enjoy your own private entrance, expansive lanai, and sunset dining above lush tropical greenery. Designed for comfort, privacy, and effortless island living.
Your Elevated Island Escape
You’ll have the entire private upper level to yourself — complete with ocean views, cooling tropical breezes, and a spacious covered lanai.
Sleeping Accommodations
• Primary bedroom with a King bed
• Secondary bedroom with a Queen bed
• Twin rollaway for an additional guest
• Pack ’n Play for little travelers
Indoor + Outdoor Dining
Dine inside or relax outside on your private covered lanai (approximately 250 sq. ft.). Both spaces offer a tranquil setting to unwind and enjoy Kona evenings.
Bathroom
One full bathroom with tub and shower, stocked with plush towels and thoughtful essentials including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, sunscreen, and bug spray.
Comfort & Amenities
• Full Kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, garbage disposal, and dishwasher.
• Full apartment air conditioning via mini-split system (you control the temperature)
• Dedicated Washer/Dryer
• Propane BBQ grill
• Large-screen Smart TV in the great room
• Dedicated workspace for remote work
• Snorkeling gear, boogie boards, beach chairs, beach towels, umbrella, cooler and beach wagon available in carport for guest use.
Prime Location
• 5 minutes (2.5 miles) to downtown Kona & beaches
• 5 minutes (2.3 miles) to Safeway & Starbucks
• 10 minutes (5 miles) to Costco
• <15 minutes (8 miles) to Kona International Airport
Work + Retreat
Log in by day at your dedicated workspace.
Unwind by night with golden sunsets from your private lanai.
A serene, upscale escape just minutes from everything Kona has to offer.
Guest access
Guests enjoy exclusive access to the entire upper level of the home, providing privacy and comfort throughout your stay. Access is via a full flight of stairs, which is well-lit at night for easy arrival and departure.
Parking includes two back-to-back spaces located on the left side of the driveway, with one space covered under the carport.
Entry is seamless and contactless via a keyless smart lock. Your personalized access code will be provided prior to arrival for a smooth, self-check-in experience.
Other things to note
There are brief periods of traffic during morning and late afternoon commute times, the sound is not noticeable inside the home. Most of the day and evening are very quiet — the coqui frogs are often the most noticeable sound, especially after rains and when its dark.
Please note that the hosts reside on property. Guests enjoy a private upper-level space and lower, and we kindly ask that everyone observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM to ensure a peaceful stay.
Registration Details
TA-153-635-5328-01
Registration Number: GE-153-635-5328-01, TA-153-635-5328-01
Rental FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is this vacation rental located?
- City: Kailua Kona (postal 96740) Hawaii
Nearby highlights
- Location: Kailua Kona, HI (Kona Palisades – Historic Kailua Village – Kona Coast – 3.60 km to center), United States
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?
2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
How many guests can it sleep?
This rental sleeps up to 5 guests.
What amenities are available?
- Private vacation home
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- At least 80% of food locally sourced
- Energy saving switches
- Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)
- 2 bedrooms
- Bed sheets provided
- 1 bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Dishwasher
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Water dispenser
- Laundry facilities
- Near laundromat
- Washing machine and dryer
- BBQ grill grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Lanai / balcony
- Onsite parking
- Onsite parking options include a carport
- A/C
- BBQ grill
- Crib
- Dryer
- Free Parking
- Internet
- Kitchen
- Laundry
- Living Area
- No Smoking
- Outdoor Hot tub / space
- Toys
- TV
- Washer
What should I know about check-in?
- Check in starts at 3:00 PM
- Check out before 11:00 AM
- Minimum check in age: 25
- Check in time starts at 3:00 PM
- Contactless check in available
- Contactless check out available
- Guests will receive smart lock details
- 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 153 635 5328 01, TA 153 635 5328 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?
- Fishing nearby
- Fitness facilities nearby
- Golf nearby
- Hiking nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water sports equipment
- Location: Kailua Kona, HI (Kona Palisades – Historic Kailua Village – Kona Coast – 3.60 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, Onsite parking options include a carport.
What kind of rental is this?
This is an apartment 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
Christy and Eric made sure we had everything we needed and we had a wonderful stay. The place was immaculate and they were so kind to give us recommendations on what to do while we were on the island. Perfect hosts!
Very nice upper level two bedroom / one bath with everything anyone could need. Lots of little touches make it clear the owners care. Nice parking, well lit, AC and nice washer / dryer. Residential neighborhood near busy road but a nonissue. Close to everything in Kona especially central downtown. Great owners. Highly recommend.
The property was clean and well equipped. The host was welcoming and pleasant. There was a bit of noise from the highway, but that makes getting on the highway easy access. Would stay there again.
This rental had absolutely everything we needed for our 5 nights in Kona. Nestled about 5 minutes from town, it gave us beautifully quiet nights and easy access to all the beaches and sights. The place was so tidy and cozy with ample space for a family of 4 (two teens) but they had everything set up for a stay with a little one including baby gates on the steps! The stocked kitchen made it easy for us to cook in a few nights and not have to buy things like sugar - it’s the small things that make such a difference. The beds were great and came with soft and firm pillow options. Eric and Christie even shared fresh Ono fish that they had caught that day with us ~ the complete Hawai’i welcoming experience. We made easy day trips up and down the coast and truly can’t recommend this place enough. I’ll be dreaming of my coffee on the lanai for a long time !
Overall, nice home to stay for two people. The kitchen was nicely furnished. Parking was easy. Very close to downtown Kona, supermarket….my only issue was the too firm mattress on the queen bed.
This rental is fantastic. It is upstairs from a residence but you have your own covered parking and outside stairs and entrance. It was still very private. The home is beautiful and well stocked. Contactless arrival was smooth and easy. Hosts were very friendly and easy to contact if needed. I would recommend to everyone and would definitely stay again.
What a great place to stay! We were looking for a quiet place that could be a “base of operations” for our vacation, and this place proved to be ideal. It was close enough to everything while being away from crowded resorts. It is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood and doesn’t have loud partygoers that we were concerned we might find at a resort or a condo, but was only minutes from stores and the main tourist strip. The place was IMMACULATE! And it appeared to have been recently remodeled. Everything was essentially new and of high quality, from the furniture to the bedding as well as the fully-equipped kitchen. It was open, airy, and full of light. The owners live downstairs and are available for any problems, but the fact is, the place was so well appointed (from laundry detergent, shampoos, and conditioners to sunscreen and bug spray and a binder full of useful information about the home, places to eat and things to see) that we had no need to bother them, although we did bump into them occasionally when leaving/arriving and enjoyed chatting with them. They were careful to give us our privacy and we didn’t feel as if we were being monitored. In short, the place honestly exceeded our expectations and we will certainly stay there again when visiting the island.
Clean, pretty, very comfy, really nice kitchen, covered parking, and nice to have beach gear!
Really enjoyed our stay. Property is well maintained and appointed, beds super comfy and the evening chorus from the surrounding wildlife and views down to the ocean a far are wonderful. Super convenient to drive to restaurants etc.
--Great location in relation to town and various activities. --Very nicely appointed quarters!! --Comfy beds. = ) --Terrific beach gear collection!!! --Hosts are well organized and communicated promptly, clearly, graciously, and non-invasively. --One con: Proximity to a busy road made for ongoing road noise when windows were open. When closed (there is AC available) it was not a problem.
The property's location was great. Eric and Christy were awesome host. They went above and beyond to make our stay welcoming. Their book was well done with great recommendations for restaurants and activities. They even gave us their Ninja Blender so we could make our smoothies. They were friendly and we felt like we knew them for years in conversation. They provided all we needed for the beach from chairs, umbrella, towels, boogie boards, cooler and a wagon! the location is About 15 minutes from airport. location to beaches were good. anywhere from 7 minutes to 40 minutes depending on where you go. We went to 4 beaches. The Black sand beach near volcanoe was an hour in half drive. the drive to volcano and waterfalls were about 2 hours. I highly recommend to stay here. I know we will stay there again when we come back.
House is very clean with everything we needed for comfort living. Hosts extremely nice. This house is conveniently located away from the hustle and bustle of the downtown but a short drive to everything we needed like the restaurants, major department stores, beaches, and airport.
Very clean and very friendly. Quick and easy communication via text with host. Would recommend it !
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Rental Location
Kailua-Kona, Big Island
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