Property Description
Welcome to your home away from home, Hale Ke Kai, “where the land and sea meet.” You will come to find out why so many local residents and visitors call it one of the best units at Colony I. We feel honored to have the opportunity to show you the reasons so many have fallen in love with the islands. Those reasons are here to be found in abundance.
The Big Island is our home and we go to great lengths to help you feel at home too. This spacious and beautifully furnished one bedroom condo is single level with absolutely no steps. Although it is considered a condo, there are no upstairs or downstairs neighbors, only the back wall of the closet is shared. Hale KeKai is unit #23 at the Sea Mountain Resort. The lanai (patio) is very private. Speaking of the lanai, “Wow!” is the usual response. Sweeping unobstructed ocean views that blend gently without interruption into an incredible mountain view. This is Hawaii, your Hawaii.
A high quality king size bed in the master bedroom will combine with the soft breezes and gentle lull of the waves to bring calm wondrous dreams of the beauty of the real Hawaii. The living and dining areas also have sweeping ocean views and are outfitted tastefully yet comfortably as this is as much our home as yours. The living area also boasts a fold out sofa bed that we have slept on ourselves and is very comfortable.
The kitchen with range, oven, microwave, full size fridge, coffee/espresso maker, dishwasher, and small appliances is well stocked with quality flat ware, a variety of teas, and condiments and spices to get you started on the meal of your choice.
The bathroom has a cavernous granite tiled shower that is an easy step inside. We love every corner of this place and believe you will too.
Enjoy some world famous Ka’u Coffee on the lanai or hang out at the pool or hot tub with new found friends, either way you will be glad to have found one of the world’s hidden gems. Punaluu Black Sand Beach, consistently voted one of the Top Ten Black Sand Beaches in the World, is only a few minutes’ walk away. Sunbathe beneath the palms, snorkel with turtles, or watch them haul up on the beach. For the more adventuresome, hike out either direction and re-discover Hawaiian historical sites (please show due respect to all archaeological sites and observe proper viewing distance and rules regarding all marine creatures).
Hale Ke Kai is perfect for any family or couple seeking the trip of a lifetime. A secluded, yet accessible wonder that will be remembered.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is only 30 minutes away, making Punaluu the closest ocean front lodging. Hike the volcano by day and relax in the hot tub under the stars by night. The pool and hot tub have wonderful ocean views and you can barbeque fresh island fish or local grass fed beef on one of the quality barbeques next to the pool.
Our special vision for Hale Ke Kai is for people who may be less able to travel to have the chance to visit one of the best kept secrets in the world…and be comfortable. Hale Ke Kai has no steps, no stairs, just a little bump at the front and sliding doors. This means couples where one partner is movement impaired or a family with aging parents can still share moments of beauty and peace. Our goal is for every family member, including children, to feel safe and at home. Should you or your loved one have special needs, please contact us, we will make every attempt to accommodate your needs.
Registration Number: TA-089-726-9760-01, GE-089-726-9760-02
User Reviews
Cameron G.
Mar 02, 2025
Saw whales,swam with turtles and saw the volcano erupt. What more could you want but a peaceful place to stay? So quiet at night you can hear the wind and surf. Woke to birds in the morning. Classy place with nice decore. Friendly neighbors. Comfortable bed.
Laura H.
Feb 18, 2025
Everything about this place exceeded our expectations. The location, the view, the communication! We enjoyed every minute and hope to return in the next year or two!
Jason T.
Feb 08, 2025
This was our second time staying here. It was just as nice as last time. Communication with the owner was easy. J.T.
Louise T.
Feb 03, 2025
Beautiful condo in a great private location very close to black sands beach. We could hear & see the ocean from the lanai. Gorgeous views. Private backyard, although we were surprised one night with a group of people walking through the backyard which isn’t on a pathway. Guess they were enjoying the beautiful views too as seemed they were just walking whole perimeter of condominium property. Bed was super comfortable & shower is huge. Really nice place to stay. Views are amazing & we so enjoyed listening to the waves crash. Easy to check in too. Great stay!
Richard and Mary Lou A.
Jan 21, 2025
We enjoyed a one week stay in this unit, a 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo. The owner has accented the home with nice touches, including art and cut flowers in the living room and dining room. It has a nice sized living room and dining room. The bedroom is large, with an on suite which is shared with the rest of the unit. The bed is very comfortable. The kitchen is small, and needs some item replacement, such as a mixing bowl set, a properly working can opener, enough matching glassware for more than two people, and a sharp knife set would be helpful.More lighting in the living room is needed. Perhaps 3-way bulbs in the lamps at both ends of the sofa, to make reading easier. I would love to see a larger television, sitting on top of the cabinet housing the current one.We loved the secluded, private lanai. It overlooks the former golf course and has a good view of the ocean, in the distance. The lanai area is fully under a new, expanded cover.
Katrina L.
Jan 03, 2025
My husband, two kids (ages 10 & 7), and I stayed for three nights/four days here. The unit had everything we could want for the stay: the beds were comfy, the towels plush, the kitchen stocked with the utensils/pans we needed to eat in. The view from the unit was breathtaking! And the stars!! We have never seen the stars as clearly as we did staying here. Jeff was very prompt with all communications and the check in and out process was super easy. We were so happy with our decision to stay near South Point because we were no more than 30 mins drive from the beaches and the national park (which were basically the only things we wanted to see). Mahalo, Jeff, for your hospitality!
Allison D.
Nov 23, 2024
Great peaceful place to stay
Ferk V.
Nov 19, 2024
We loved our stay here. The home is perfectly situated near the black sand beaches but away from the hustle and bustle. The grounds are beautifully manicured and you can see the ocean from the back patio. We enjoyed the views and relaxing in the hot tub at night. Only thing we would have liked to have was better beach equipment. Overall we were extremely pleased and Jeff was easy to communicate with and quick to respond. We would definitely stay here again!
Joy B.
Nov 14, 2024
Our stay was great. Loved that we were 5 minutes from Black Sand Beach and 30 minutes from Volcano National Park. The king size bed was very comfortable. Jeff was very responsive to any questions we had. I would definitely stay again on my next visit.
paul v.
Oct 26, 2024
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was very peaceful and beautifully arranged. The condo was clean and had everything we wanted. We have been so blessed by the stay here and will recommend it to others.
Ruth C.
Oct 20, 2024
Overall our stay was nice! There was a bit of a mix up about the cleaning, but Jeff was quick to resolve the issue and very communicative. Great option for this area!
Jim S.
Oct 11, 2024
This was a great area to stay if you want a nice, secluded part of the big island. Right by the Panulu'u black sand beach and close to Hawaii Volcanoes NP. Great way to celebrate our anniversary!
Stanley L.
Oct 01, 2024
Property is a great place to stay to getaway from it all! Great amenities ( pool, hot tub, incredible view. Be aware there is no a/c ( not too bad if trade winds are cooling the place, otherwise it can get prettt.The fans were defns are deforest bc needed
Herman S.
Sep 24, 2024
Wonderful accommodations for two in this beautiful, ocean view location. Just a half hour from Volcanoes National Park and nearby lovely Naalehu town, we would love to come back and stay longer! Thank you for the wonderful history and detailed descriptions of the area. Jeff, please leave instructions for a few things, such as TV connection, checkout, and laundry on last day. Great stay!
Randall M.
Sep 13, 2024
The property is very well maintained and the view is great. Close to black sand beach!