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10.0/10 · 93 reviews
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Guests
4

A place to make Hawaii yours.

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About this property

This a very private duplex. Your host lives upstairs. Your's is a new two bedroom, one bath unit, with a full sized kitchen and adjoining dining area. . There is a large lanai viewing the ocean with plenty of relaxing chairs and an outside dining area.

You will be a 7 minute walk to Honl's beach and 22 minutes to downtown Kona.

Infants (persons two years and younger) are considered guests.

Registration Number: GE-153-202-6880-01, TA-153-202-6880-01

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Guest reviews

Pat H.8.0/10
May 27, 2026

The location is near to a small beach & restaurants. The beds are comfortable. The kitchen has a variety of seasoning & utensils. We enjoyed sitting outside on the porch with a view of the ocean, above nearby rooftops. There was good cross-ventilation & ceiling fans, which was helpful since there is not A/C here. Jim was helpful & easy to communicate with as needed.

Wendy G.10.0/10
May 7, 2026

The hospitality was amazing. They even had snorkeling gear available and the outdoor spaces were so relaxing. Great way to end our vacation

Ketaki S.10.0/10
May 5, 2026

One of the best stays ever. Not only was the property beautiful, spacious, big kitchen, gorgeous bedrooms with plenty of ventilation and sunlight, access to outdoor gardens, but Jim had tiny details printed out at all key locations inside the house saving the guests from trying to “find” answers. I appreciated those details the most. Everything was excellent about the property and we’d love to revisit next time!

Malia A.10.0/10
Apr 27, 2026

This was a wonderful place to stay. The host was easier to communicate with check-in was simple. He was accommodating and friendly. The hot tub was wonderful. The yard was beautiful and the house itself was beautiful and the view was amazing.

Adam C.10.0/10
Apr 20, 2026

Very comfortable property with everything that we needed for a short stay in Kona. Easy communication with the host and convenient location. Make sure to make the short walk down to the beachfront to see an amazing sunset!

Viv U.10.0/10
Apr 18, 2026

This vacation spot is the one. We loved it. The photos wont do it justice. The view was better then expected. Jim was a great host he has some great coffee that we drank every morning. Check in and check out was fast and easy. Thank you Jim for a wonderful stay.

Therese G.8.0/10
Mar 21, 2026

We really enjoyed our stay at Kimo's Getaway. The neighborhood is a little rough looking but the property itself was wonderful. It had everything we needed and very comfortable.

Carletta V.10.0/10
Mar 3, 2026

Host was very congenial and welcoming. This was a very lovely, comfortable unit. We stayed only one night. It was expensive!

sharon h.10.0/10
Mar 3, 2026

We were welcomed by a Zen garden With an outside shower and hot tub. Our host was kind enough to show us around the garden and unit.The unit was ready for our arrival. Our host showed us the amenities and how everything worked. We were impressed he even had all the light switches labeled for easy use. Everything you need for a comfortable stay. from snorkel gear, boogie boards, chairs, plenty of linens, towels, comfortable beds and full stocked kitchen.Jim our host is very personable. He addressed our questions and any concerns promptly. He quickly become our friend.

Emiliano V.10.0/10
Jan 6, 2026

The host was awesome. The place is great and well placed for enjoying Kona. Host was helpful. Really enjoyed the outdoor shower.

Carol W.10.0/10
Dec 27, 2025

The host was welcoming and helpful without being intrusive. The place was very lovely, comfortable, spacious and felt like home. If you want a fancy hotel, this is not that but it is not advertised or priced as such. Well stocked kitchen, nice dining table and big sofa and TV. We didn't use the hot tub as it was too warm outside, but we did use and enjoyed the outdoor shower. There is no AC, but except for the middle of the afternoon, we were fine without it- everything cooled off at night. I am not sure what it would be like in the summer, however- we were there in December. We liked the location, close to several beaches. Lovely Lanai seating area with dining table, lounge chairs and plenty of space to hang up wet clothing and towels. Neighborhood felt very safe. I would stay here again!

Eric S.10.0/10
Dec 21, 2025

Great views every day, very relaxing

elisa a.10.0/10
Dec 14, 2025

Kimo’s felt like home away from home. Comfortable and breezy. The sunset view was a treat. Jim was great too - friendly and welcoming. We would be happy to stay here again.

Ben P.10.0/10
Dec 13, 2025

The stay here has been great. I would highly recommend it. The location is great, the house had everything we needed and more.

Sue F.10.0/10
Nov 22, 2025

Our host was excellent and easy to get in touch with. He was also great at helping us decide what things to see and where to go. The apartment was lovely and comfortable. It had everything we needed for our two week stay. He provided off-street parking as well. The grounds around his house were fabulous and we loved sitting on the lanai and watching the Pacific Ocean. We also loved the hot-tub and the outdoor shower.

Peg H.10.0/10
Nov 10, 2025

We really appreciated how beautifully and comfortablyfurnished Kimo's Getaway was. And Jim was a wonderful host.Thank you so much!

Harmony W.4.0/10
Sep 10, 2025

House wasn’t clean. Dishes had dead bugs on them and the house was really ran down! Don’t stay here!

Craig R.10.0/10
Aug 13, 2025

This is a beautiful place to stay. Exceptionally clean, well stocked, quiet neighborhood, and a very nice view from the lanai. But beware, there is no a/c. We missed that on the listing and the surprise was not pleasant. But the owner is great and the fans in the house helped us through.

Eric B.10.0/10
Jul 28, 2025

This space is very clean and well stocked! The location is fantastic, nice water view, and close to Kona waterfront!

Miguel S.10.0/10
Jul 5, 2025

Had a great stay!

Jamie R.10.0/10
Jun 5, 2025

We LOVED this property! This was our probably 10th time on the island and we’ve stay so many different places. We all agreed this was by far our favorite spot. So relaxing and convenient and Jim was the most excellent host ever! Can’t wait to return next year!

RYUSUKE10.0/10
May 20, 2025

Every thing was so so wonderful!

Diana S.10.0/10
May 18, 2025

Beautiful views, nice decor and convenient location, made this a great place to stay. It was very clean and we had a great time.

Neil A.10.0/10
May 10, 2025

We had a fantastic stay at Jim’s apartment on the Kona coast. The amenities of the property were as listed, and made for a very comfortable stay for our family of three adults staying on the Big Island. We especially enjoyed breakfast and coffee on the outdoor patio, and the spacious yard. Jim was a fantastic host, with great communication and was easily accessible as needed. I would recommend to any friends, and hope to be able to stay again.on a future visit to Hawaii!

Elizabeth S.10.0/10
May 2, 2025

Perfect spot in a quiet neighborhood just outside of Kona! Comfortable & clean accommodations & the host, Jim, was always available & so hospitable!

Glenn F.10.0/10
Apr 10, 2025

Loved our stay! A little of everything to make our stay good.

William W.10.0/10
Feb 10, 2025

Well maintained and convenient to the rest of Kona. Jim was very helpful. Highly recommend!

Debi P.10.0/10
Feb 1, 2025

Jim has created a home away from home for travelers. Gracious and comfortable.

Jeannine D.10.0/10
Jan 31, 2025

Lovely unit with great views. Convenient location. Would definitely stay here again!!!!

A G.10.0/10
Dec 17, 2024

Jim was a beyond welcoming host- he met us after unloading our car and showed us all around the property. It’s well-stocked with beach gear and towels. The kitchen was fun to cook in and Jim had all of the necessary equipment on hand. The outdoor shower was a dream come true. My only regrets are not staying longer and forgetting to leave a six pack formUim :)

Barry10.0/10
Nov 5, 2024

Very quiet and clean. Jim was always there when we needed him but definitely gave appropriate privacy.

Margaret K.10.0/10
Oct 24, 2024

This place was so Awesome, you can't go wrong here. We came to Kona for our 40th Anniversary and this place couldn't have been better. It was wonderful and peaceful for the most part. You can hear the neighbors and the traffic but the view and the room were so awesome the closeness to other people didn't really matter. The host was wonderful and informative about the area and we will definitely book this room if available the next time we come. No AC but at night it cools enough with the windows open and the fans going to be very comfortable. Can't say enough wonderful things about this room.

Edward O.10.0/10
Oct 24, 2024

Was perfect! Totally happy.

Kathleen F.10.0/10
Sep 3, 2024

All good!!!!

Evelyn C.10.0/10
Aug 12, 2024

This is our second consecutive rental. I’ve met the owner who is helpful.

Tiffany R.10.0/10
Jul 24, 2024

Clean, great location, roomy, easy check in/out, friendly host, highly recommend

Allison M.10.0/10
Jul 17, 2024

Great location for a quick overnight stay. Checking in was quick and easy. Accommodation was spacious and had everything we needed. There is even a free roaming chicken that came to visit. We would stay again.

Libby H.10.0/10
Jun 19, 2024

Wonderful place! Beautifully decorated and impeccably clean throughout. Really lovely common kitchen/dining/living room area. Bedrooms are cozy and comfy. Worked great for me, my college-aged daughter and teenaged son since my daughter and I shared the room with the adjoining twin beds. Sleeping configuration would also work well for a couple with young kids or 2 couples. Jim is an amazing host -- affable, helpful, really kind. We'd definitely stay here again.

Daniel A.10.0/10
Jun 5, 2024

Jim fixed or replaced an inoperable grinder and gave me a tour of the property the morning after we checked in. There’s an outdoor shower and a hot tub. There’s also a view of the ocean from the patio. It was perfect

Charles T.10.0/10
May 9, 2024

Had a wonderful time staying at Kimo's Getaway with my parents. Jim was nice and welcoming and offered many amenities while we stayed. Really fabulous experience overall!

Steve M.10.0/10
Apr 30, 2024

The property was clean, spacious, and very comfortable. Walking to coffee, dinner, the beach, or local shopping was mostly easy. The street past the property can be quite busy and has no sidewalk. The host provided towels and bleach gear for our use, which was very appreciated. WiFi was fast, linens were fresh, and there were enough fans to make sleeping very comfortable. We’re already considering our next visit - thanks again!

Michael O.10.0/10
Apr 28, 2024

Jim was great and mad our stay very enjoyable. The place is comfortable and well equipped. Kona Village is close (less than 5 minutes by car and a 15 minute walk). The road is not conducive for walking (no sidewalk for a section of it), so you need to be nibble and keep your head on a swivel if you like to walk. The location is very convenient - but the price you pay is noise from traffic. That is true anywhere and Kona is no exception. Overall, we had a great time!

Nicki D.10.0/10
Mar 31, 2024

I am not even sure where to start! Jim was an incredible host; welcoming and made us feel right at home. The condo was very well stocked with all the comforts of home and was clean and well-appointed. The rooms were spacious and bright. We were happily surprised at the well-stocked beach supplies including chairs, towels, snorkel gear and boogie boards. We enjoy experiencing new places on foot so the location was awesome in both directions on Ali’i Drive to really feel a part of the action. We recommend this listing 100% and will always hold this vacation near and dear to our hearts. Mahalo Kimo!

Rose B.10.0/10
Mar 9, 2024

Perfect location and has everything you need for comfort . The host Jim was great and we would definitely recommend this home for your stay in Kona . We will definitely return on our next visit . Thanks for having us . Mahalo Rose and Larry

Stephanie K.10.0/10
Mar 8, 2024

We certainly enjoyed our one-night stay at Kimo’s Getaway. Jim met us at our arrival and made sure we had everything we needed. When we said we were getting ready to go on a snorkeling trip, he offered us towels from his supply, which we really appreciated. Beds were comfortable and kitchen was well-equipped. Since we were only spending one night in Kona, it was rather difficult to find places that would accept a reservation for that length, so we were very grateful to find such a great option.

Arica B.10.0/10
Mar 4, 2024

We had a great stay at Jim's lovely apartment. We enjoyed the lanai, the sunsets, the outdoor shower, the well stocked kitchen, to close access to Kailua Kona. It was spacious and comfortable. We found a route to walk to downtown that avoided the busy road (go up to the Tea Licious parking lot and at the other side of the parking lot you will see a pathway to a road where you can easily find a sidewalk on which to travel safely into the town. We enjoyed this walk. One thing to note if you, like us, are new to the kind of sunscreen that is used on the Hawaiian islands--be very cautious with the spray sunscreen as it can make a big mess if you spray it on the lava stones near the outdoor shower. For Jim's sake, please learn from our mistake and do not spray suncreen inside the house, near the house, or near the outdoor shower. Jim was a kind and responsive host. Thank you Jim for hosting us, for providing a beautiful place to enjoy the big island, and also those amazing mangoes.

DIETER F.10.0/10
Feb 5, 2024

This place is amazing! Ocean view, lots of outside seating for entertaining, great parking, beautifully decorated, full kitchen and walking distance to town! Jim is a very gracious host! Thank you for making our stay very relaxing and enjoyable

Guest review10.0/10
Jan 10, 2024

Ideal location and beautiful view! This has all of the amenities of home, the host was great to work with, and the I've been to Hawaii several times and always had issues with bugs no matter how clean the location but I don't think we saw more than a couple of ants and a spider while we were there. Amazing! My son also especially enjoyed the "free range chickens" that roamed the area. A great place to stay!

Ann10.0/10
Dec 28, 2023

Host was on site and very helpful. Nice location.

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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 (Alii Kai – Historic Kailua Village – Kona Coast – 1.63 km to center), United States
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Next to a golf course
  • On the waterfront
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?

2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

How many guests can it sleep?

This rental sleeps up to 4 guests.

What amenities are available?
  • Private vacation home
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Free WiFi
  • with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Hot tub
  • BBQ grill grill
  • Garden
  • Porch or lanai
  • Onsite parking
  • BBQ grill
  • Dryer
  • Free Parking
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • No Smoking
  • Outdoor Hot tub / space
  • TV
  • Washer
What should I know about check-in?
  • Check in starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check out before 11:00 AM
  • Check in time starts at 3:00 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 153 202 6880 01, TA 153 202 6880 01
What are the house rules and policies?
  • Pets not allowed
  • Children are welcome.Note from host: $35 per extra guest
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
What are popular things to do nearby and on Big Island?
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Location: Kailua Kona, HI (Alii Kai – Historic Kailua Village – Kona Coast – 1.63 km to center), United States
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Next to a golf course
  • On the waterfront
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

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Weather in Kailua-Kona
Cloudy · Updated 2:45 pm HST · Sunset 6:03 pm HST
Temperature
78°F
Feels like
82°F
Wind
2mph
Rain chance
26%
Overcast – ideal for hiking without the squint (and without the sunburn souvenir).

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