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9.8/10 · 90 reviews

🏖️Ocean View | Private Pool | AC in Bedrooms | vrKCV

Kailua-Kona, Big IslandView location
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Guests
10

A place to make Hawaii yours.

Overview

A closer look

About this property

Spacious Private Kona Home | Pool + Plunge Pool | Rooftop Ocean Views

Welcome to Kawena, a private 5-bedroom home designed for relaxing group getaways on the Big Island. Enjoy sweeping views of Kailua Kona Bay, a private pool and plunge pool, and a rooftop deck perfect for sunset evenings—all in a peaceful neighborhood just a short drive to beaches, dining, and town.

Why Guests Love This Home

âś” Private pool + separate plunge pool

âś” Rooftop deck with panoramic ocean views

✔ 5 bedrooms—all with en suite bathrooms + A/C

âś” Flexible bedding for groups (twin-to-king options, fee applies)

âś” Fully equipped kitchen with Viking appliances

âś” Private exercise room with professional equipment

âś” Fresh fruit, herbs & garden access (seasonal)

âś” Concierge services included

Interior Highlights

The home offers generous space for groups to gather and unwind, with comfortable living areas and a well-appointed kitchen featuring a 6-burner Viking stovetop—ideal for cooking or hosting a private chef experience.

Sleeping arrangements are flexible:

Primary bedroom: King bed + en suite

Second bedroom: King bed + en suite

Bedrooms 3–5: Twin beds convertible to king (upon request/fee)

Additional sleeping: Futon converts to full-size bed

A dedicated fitness room includes a treadmill, elliptical, recumbent bike, Smith machine, and free weights.

Outdoor Living

Step outside to enjoy multiple outdoor spaces:

Private swimming pool for cooling off

Plunge pool for relaxing

Ocean-view lanai with outdoor dining

Rooftop deck with stunning sunset views

Garden with banana, starfruit, herbs & vegetables (seasonal)

Location

Conveniently located just a short drive from:

Kahaluu Beach Park (snorkeling)

Magic Sands Beach

Kailua-Kona dining, shopping, and local markets

Good to Know

Minimum night stay varies seasonally

Non-smoking, no pets

Noise monitoring devices (no recording; alert-only)

Exterior security cameras (not facing pool)

Hawaii Tax ID: TA: 184-352-1536-01

STVR: STVR-19-364074

NUC: NUC-19-1587

Registration Number: GE-184-352-1536-01, TA-184-352-1536-01

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Guest reviews

Guest experiences

Guest reviews

David B.10.0/10
Jun 14, 2026

The house was amazing and everything we had hoped for. We had 8 people, 5 adults and 3 kids in the age range 11-13. The bedrooms each having their own bathroom was great. AC in the bedrooms only and not the living spaces was never an issue as there were fans and it never got too hot inside. The kitchen had everything we needed, plenty of refrigerator space, and the grill worked great. The pool area was fantastic for morning coffee and listening to the waves (yes you can hear them from pretty far away!) and swimming and sunbathing throughout the day. Plenty of shade outside too if needed. The gym equipment in the garage was adequate. The neighborhood was nice and quiet for walks and longer runs up the hill or down into Kona.We purchased a cooler and some boogie boards to use and leave for future guests and their trips to the beach or around the island. We rented beach chairs and a canopy for a very decent weekly rate at a shop in Kona.I would highly recommend this home to anyone.

Sherry V.10.0/10
May 30, 2026

The house was so much more than the pictures and descriptions. The hosts were awesome. We had an earthquake and they emailed to make sure we were ok. Can’t ask for more than that.

Edgard W.10.0/10
Apr 12, 2026

Highly recommended

Robert K.8.0/10
Feb 27, 2026

The house was well equipped with everything we needed for our group of 7. Plenty of room so noons was on top of each other.

Tracy M.10.0/10
Jan 27, 2026

House was perfect for our family vacation. Location was great to downtown and easy access to grocery stores and restaurants. Outdoor space was awesome and view was spectacular.

Laura H.10.0/10
Jan 18, 2026

Kitchen was amazingly stocked!! Plenty of cookware, serving items, and dishes to host the 10 adults staying with us. And the extra refrigerator was a must for a large group. The A/C units in each room worked wonderfully and made quick work of the humidity so sleeping was very comfortable. Property managers answered my calls and questions! Very positive interactions with them. The concierge lined up a fantastic zip lining experience for our entire group. The ONLY improvement we could suggest is for the hot tub the be able to be heated up and used in the morning. The golfers in our group would have appreciated that.I don’t think I could have found a more perfect house for our group! Loved every minute!

Gail K.10.0/10
Nov 30, 2025

The house and kitchen amenities were great. The pool and hot tub were very nice but the pool water was pretty cold so wasn’t used as much as we wanted to. and you could not start heating the spa water until after 2:30 when the filtering ended. It was too cold to use earlier in the days. We felt it could have been filtered during the night so we could have started the heating of the spa earlier.

Cindy A.10.0/10
Sep 12, 2025

Great

J B.10.0/10
Sep 2, 2025

The house is as described, which isn't always the case with vacation rentals. This house was perfect for multiple couples and extended family. 10 of us (4 generations) stayed for a week and the house was very well designed to allow everyone their own space when needed, but had enough room for everyone to gather for meals prepared in the very well stocked kitchen. Cooking was made very easy compared to other places we've stayed. All the adults commented on how well the house was setup. The host was also very responsive to questions and easy to work with.

Jan B.10.0/10
Jul 25, 2025

Our family of three generations stayed at this home for 6 days/7 nights the first week of July, 2025. This house was absolutely perfect!! The number of bedrooms and the ensuite baths worked out great. Everyone enjoyed the pool and hot tub, the plentiful outdoor seating, and the fresh starfruit and key limes from the side yard. The kitchen was extremely well stocked--everything you could possibly need and then some. The home and grounds were clean and the beds were comfortable. Communications with property management was fantastic! Very responsive to any questions we had. We received emails several weeks in advance offering concierge services and we received information and "house guidelines/rules" prior to our trip. There were a couple of minor maintenance issues during our stay and they were taken care of immediately. The ocean view was wonderful and we even got to enjoy a perfect view of the July 4th fireworks off of Ali'i Drive. I would strongly recommend this home for a great stay in the Kailua-Kona area. We appreciated the opportunity to have a once in a lifetime Hawaiian family vacation and great memories made at this home.

Sharon V.10.0/10
Jun 2, 2025

The house and grounds were beautiful. I wish we could have stayed longer. Each couple had their own bedroom and bathroom, which is wonderful when you're traveling with 9 people! The view was amazing. We loved the pool and hot tub. We would definitely stay here again!!

Kim M.10.0/10
Apr 6, 2025

The house is just amazing. The views are beautiful, neighborhood is safe and lots of animals around.The kitchen has everything you would need. The 5 bedrooms all have AC and were very comfortable. Our grandkids just loved the pool and hot tub. We just loved the location of the house, easy access to highway and stores were close by. Will for sure stay there again

Colette Marie M.10.0/10
Mar 27, 2025

As expected. Everything was great.

Ralph F.10.0/10
Mar 21, 2025

The house and property were in excellent condition. we were impressed with the initial supplies provided and with the dishes and cookware. The pool and hot Tub were well maintained. The sunset views were spectacular. The location was just a short drive to groceries and necessities. Kona Coast Vacations and Concierge, David,were excellent in responding to any of our questions.

Trudy G.10.0/10
Feb 24, 2025

Great location to Kona. House was lovely. Plenty of room for people to socialize or have time to themselves. Kitchen is well stocked and we found the layout easy for several people to be working in the kitchen at once. While not really a complaint, one thing that might be a nice improvement would be cushions on the lounge chairs by the pool. We totally enjoyed our stay and would certainly come back to this house.

Bryan W.10.0/10
Jan 20, 2025

We stayed here with 9 people and had plenty of room for everyone. The pool and spa were wonderful and the sunsets from the patio and balcony were a delight every night. The house is well stocked for those who, like us, cooked most of our meals. The location is a short 5 minute drive to the farmer's market and downtown shopping. Major retail stores like costco, walmart, and safeway were only 10 minutes away. Overall it was a fantastic place for a family vacation on a semi-private drive with little traffic.

Laura M.10.0/10
Jan 10, 2025

We had a wonderful time in Kona for our family vacation! We had 8 adults (2 parents 6 grown kids), rooms worked out well with 5 bdrm 5 bathrooms :). The hot tub was great for the evenings after a day of activities. Great location, easy to get to beaches to snorkel and relax. We rented 2 cars, parking was safe and easy. New Grill was wonderful! Well stocked kitchen for cooking and serving meals.

Tomi M.10.0/10
Nov 26, 2024

The home was perfect for our week stay in Kona! The house was clean & spacious. The pool, view from the pool and location close in to Kona was also perfect. The kitchen and bar area was well stocked with all the essentials including glassware and plastic poolside dishware. Beds and linens were comfortable. We would come back to this home and have already recommended the home to friends. We also appreciated the welcome basket upon arrival and the excellent communication from your staff before checkin!

Peggy A.10.0/10
Oct 29, 2024

Large group for the Ironman. Loved this property. We were nervous about AC only being in the bedrooms but it was totally fine! Great space to spread out. Loved having a wet bar and extra frig. Helped so much with food prep for our large group. Would definitely stay here again!

Angela F.10.0/10
Aug 3, 2024

The property is equipped with EVERYTHING. Best house we've ever had regarding that. Bedrooms are very conducive to a family as each has its own bath. Pool nice, common areas nice. Five minute drive to Kona.

Lauren F.10.0/10
May 8, 2024

The house had everything we needed for our stay with 7 guests. It was in the perfect location, convenient to stores, restaurants and the airport. The neighborhood and view were incredible. David our concierge was amazing! We were able to book several activities and he helped us rebook two things last minute after one place canceled. Everyone was very pleased and we would stay again.

Elizabeth T.10.0/10
Apr 6, 2024

The house was perfect for our mixed families, totaling 10 people. Everyone had a private bath. Beds were comfortable. Pool was clean and super fun with a great view of the ocean- perfect for sunsets! Location is nice for everything on the Kona side (beaches, town, marina), but it is a hike to get to black sand beach, volcanoes NP and Hilo from here. Loved every minute- would highly recommend.

Kelly S.10.0/10
Feb 16, 2024

We loved our stay, everything about the house was as described. The only issue we had was one of the bedrooms had no shower pressure which we had to just not use the shower. We will book it again when we go!!

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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 – 1.30 km to center), United States
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?

5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.

How many guests can it sleep?

This rental sleeps up to 10 guests.

What amenities are available?
  • Private vacation home
  • Unit size: 3570 sq ft (332 sq m)
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Private pool
  • Lanai / balcony
  • BBQ grill grill
  • Onsite parking
  • A/C
  • BBQ grill
  • Dryer
  • Free Parking
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Living Area
  • No Smoking
  • 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: 21
  • 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 184 352 1536 01, TA 184 352 1536 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
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Location: Kailua Kona, HI (Alii Kai – Historic Kailua Village – Kona Coast – 1.30 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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