We had such a wonderful stay and loved the hulahut. Close to downtown and other amenities in Kona. We loved the yard area and space. Was a great place to relax and watching the sunsets at the end of the street. Mahalo!
The home was exactly as shown in the listing. Everything was clean and bright. It was wonderful to have the pool and so much space! The ownwers were responsive to questions and everything worked as it should.
Great location and great set up. Our family had a great time staying in Kona and at the HulaHut. An easy walk to a black sands beach where you can watch the sunrise and sunsets, or walk to downtown for drinks and food. The host was easy to talk to and responded timely. Definitely would stay here again.
This is our third time renting with Jill at the Kona Hula Hut. Each time has been excellent and it is nice to see the obvious efforts made to keep the place in top notch condition. Thanks Jill once again for the lovely stay.
Gord
Great location! Close to downtown. Beautiful views. Fun to see whales from back windows. Open floor plan. Comfortable beds. Road noise a little busy but we got used to it. Great kitchen. Super fun to walk down lane to ocean's edge to see sunsets. Would come back again.
This property was fantastic, they have just about everything you will need for your stay to be fun and comfortable. We loved this house!
I stayed here with my family for IM race week and it was the most amazing perfect homebase especially with three younger kids (ages 6,6, and 11). It is a great location close to town and right on the run course. The pool was a hit with the kids and so great to have, they all had fun playing in it for hours a day. They also loved running down the street to the lava rock beach at the end of the lane to watch the sunsets and the sunset views were also spectacular from the house. The house is a fun boho vibe and very homey feeling. Communications with Jill were easy and she was very responsive. It's a beautiful property. I would definitely stay here again!
This house was a surprise. The pics make it look a little older than it is. We expected a rental with older furniture and facilities. We found a well-loved and very well-maintained home, with new air conditioners and the cleanest pool we've ever used that required no heating and therefore no extra fees. Every evening we walked to see the sunset at the end of the street. Communication with the property manager was excellent. Finally, if you're doing any island tours, all the operators know the Royal Wyndham resort right next door, so pick-up and drop-offs are also very easy.
There are a few things to bear in mind: it's near a main road, which can be noisy. The house is well situated so the noise was not a big deal & we quickly acclimatized. The fruit is seasonal (of course) so don't expect to have a crate of free mangos the year round. You will have to sign a separate (and pretty straightforward) agreement directly with the owners, which I dislike but who knows what kind of issues they've had in the past? Strangely, the entire house is very well stocked, with spices, hand soaps, detergents, etc. but you must bring your own shampoo and shower gel. And you have to do a bit of cleaning when you leave.
All of this is no bother as while the house felt priced appropriately going by the listing only, on arrival we felt we got a bargain and would happily stay again even if the rate went up a little.
Definitely will check this place out on our next trip to the Big Island.
This home is really nice; great view and kitchen literally has everything you would ever want. The beds are so comfortable and I'm a princess and pea person. Check in and check out was simple. The home is very clean and updated throughout. Jill was great. We had a tropical storm warning during our stay and she texted us with support. it was nothing on our side and very minimal on the Hilo side.
Only one con if you are sensitive and want quiet. The home is right on Ali'i Drive. This is a main thoroughfare through Kona. The traffic is quite loud. If you have a lively family, you probably won't care. It is close to everything in Kona so that's the positive side. It may have been busier than usual during our stay, I don't know.
Overall, we were very satisfied during our two weeks vacation. Thank you, Jill!
We absolutely loved Jill's home! We had an ocean view, loved the pool, the beds were super comfortable, and the kitchen was fully stocked. And the land next door with goats on it (lots of baby goats!), just made it all that much better! :) It was a beautiful, comfortable home, in the perfect area. Jill was super kind and was quick to respond to any questions we had. I would definitely recommend this place and rent it again when we come back to Kailua Kona. I'm already missing waking up to the gorgeous ocean view and pretty sunsets right from the kitchen table!
We (3 siblings + spouses) thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The house had everything we needed plus more. We especially enjoyed the pool, loung chairs, tables with umbrellas and lovely landscaping as well as watching the sunset from the end of our private road, or from the many windows from the house. The location was convenient but the road was busy and noisy if the air conditioners/fans weren't running in the bedrooms. One of the air conditioner fans wasn't working properly the 1st night and Jill was wonderful at getting it replaced within hours!
Beautiful experience to share with family..
Beautiful experience to share with family..
We really enjoyed out stay. The home was exactly like it is described. We enjoyed lounging in the pool and it was close to many things to do. Would definitely stay here again.
We really enjoyed out stay. The home was exactly like it is described. We enjoyed lounging in the pool and it was close to many things to do. Would definitely stay here again.
The property is exactly as described. I personally didn’t read about no central AC or pool heat. Having said that, for me, the house could use an AC unit in the main room. It was very cute and clean. Jill was prompt in answering question. Perfect for our family.
The property is exactly as described. I personally didn’t read about no central AC or pool heat. Having said that, for me, the house could use an AC unit in the main room. It was very cute and clean. Jill was prompt in answering question. Perfect for our family.
This house was an amazing home-away-from-home for my family and friends. We wanted a place to serve as our home base for my husband’s Ironman Kona dream come true and the Hula Hut fit the bill. The Hula Hut is incredibly comfortable and spacious enough for my family staying there and friends who were with us on race day. The house has everything you could possibly want, including every kitchen appliance and a spice cabinet to rival most homes. I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention how comfortable the beds are! I even made note of the manufacturer for future reference. The pool was a wonderful place to lounge and rest. And just down the private drive were gorgeous sunsets. Our host, Jill was very helpful and responded so quickly to any questions we had, including a request to check in early for my husband who was dragging around a bike and a bunch of other equipment. I know we would love another stay at the Hula Hut!
We had a great time staying at the house. Spacious and well equipped kitchen, lovely pool and deck and absolutely gorgeous location. Spent many nights fishing and collecting shells at the end of the street.
The only issue we have encountered with our stay was at the beginning when we were having a difficult time opening the door with the digital lock. I was able to got hold of Jill and she gave me a new lock combination. Otherwise, the location and cleanliness is superb. My husband, friends and I cannot complain of anything else. We were able to walk by the ocean and watch the sunset, take beautiful photos, and walk to the marketplace. We were also comfortable and got to relax after a busy day exploring the island. Thank you!!!
I have rented homes and condos before and this was one of the best homes I have stayed. A spacious living area, big kitchen, bar area and three nice size bedrooms.
We stayed with 3 adults and two kids and everyone always had space. The pool is perfect and there are more than enough chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards and snorkeling gear.
Seriously you need a couple outfits, bathing suit and toothbrush.
The sunsets down at end of block are magical but you can see them from the house too.
This place is wonderful and away from crowds. You can tell the owners take wonderful care of this gem. Any questions we had were promptly answered. We will undoubtedly be back!
I cannot say enough about how sweet this house is. Love the open kitchen/bar/living room with all the windows and the view of the ocean. The kitchen has everything you need and more. Having 3 bedrooms and 2 beautiful bathrooms was perfect for us. And the pool— absolutely wonderful! The adorable geckos and singing frogs add even more charm. 🦎
Jill is very helpful and responsive! I hope to return and highly recommend this house.
You can watch the sunset from the living room couch. Nice place. Exactly as described.
Located close to town on a private street. Sunsets watched from the end of the street were spectacular, made even better with whales jumping and splashing close to shore.
This was the second time we were able to rent this home from Jill. Once again it proved to be excellent in all respects. The home improvements and attention to detail just take it up a notch from the first time we rented. Spacious with an awesome private pool this house was the envy of all friends and family that visited us here. Thanks again Jill.
cant say enough about this great property. the house was extremely well equipt, spices ,oils utensils.the pool was sparkling clean and very enjoyable. the hula hut had a wonderful and relaxing vibe.thanx so much.
House is very comfortable and has all you need, Also its big and has enough space for big company. It has a pool and was so great to spend time there with family and kids. We spent our vacation with kids and friends and it was so fun. Location of the house is very comfortable as close to the beaches and stores. Definitely recommend to stay and spend there your vacation! thank you!
Wonderful, well maintained and well stocked home. Great location. The interior decorations enhanced the island vibes. The pool was a great reprieve from hot and humid afternoons (ACs are in the bedrooms only). We had a fun trip and will definitely come back. Jill was super helpful at all times.
Stayed here for a week, and it was excellent! This was our first time in Hawaii, Jill was super informative of how to check in and out. They had an extensive list of things to do on the island which we found very helpful! House was in great condition, very clean, and honestly came fully stocked with anything you could need. Kitchen was fully stocked with the essentials for cooking. Beautiful yard, and pool, which was great for down time with the kids! There are geckos in the house but that was an added bonus for us and the kids! Really great house, awesome host, and even better location! Loved our first experience here in Hawaii!!
We had a wonderful time!! Lots of space for everyone, even with a 5 year old. Comfy furniture to watch the Olympic Games on a large tv with great sounds system. The pool was ideal for teaching our grandson to snorkel and there was a perfect beach nearby for his first venture into the ocean. The sunset and tide pools at the end of the road were the cherry on top. We had 2 professionally trained chefs with us and even they were impressed with how great the kitchen was equipped! Beds were comfy and the AC in the bedrooms made sleeping easy. Our host was SUPER responsive & never annoyed with my questions. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
