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 ...
Registration Number: TA-089-726-9760-01, GE-089-726-9760-02
Jim W.
Jun 21, 2024
The unit was at end of complex with private view and was quiet. Nicely furnished and equipped.
There is a view of the ocean.
Oksana S.
Jun 16, 2024
Nice place in this area with a pool.
Kids was exited.
Nice view on the ocean.
You can hear ocean especially at night, enjoy stars and cooling breeze.
Tamara C.
Jun 14, 2024
This was our second time staying here, we love it! The sweeping ocean view coupled with the soothing sound of the ocean just can't be beat! The condo is very well-outfitted for comfort and the neighborhood is super chill. All in all, I'd give it 10 stars if I could and I can't wait to stay here again!
Jun 06, 2024
My husband and I came here to celebrate our retirement with a longer vacation to give us time to relax and enjoy Hawai'i. The condo was clean and was well stocked. The community pool area and grill were clean and gave us the opportunity to connect with other guests as well as local residents. The location is remote which is partly what we were looking for however, I didn't fully appreciate how remote it was. This made it a little more difficult to eat out and get groceries, travel times are definitely a lot longer here than back in Colorado. The unit temperature was comfortable with a combination of the breeze and fans. Some nights I was actually a little cold. It was great walking to the beach but the road can get busy at times. It is really quiet at night and the stars are amazing, we got to see the full moon over the water and it was gorgeous. Jeff was a great host and both checking in and out were very smooth. I would stay here again. Thank you.
Erin S.
Jun 05, 2024
We enjoyed a lovely stay in this condo by Punaluu beach. It had everything we needed for a comfortable 4 day visit to the south side of the island.
Very quiet and beautifully manicured condo complex on a retired golf course that is now beautifully overgrown. You can walk 10 min to the black sand beach to snorkel with turtles, or follow the coast line on a trail that goes for miles along a variety of landscapes. Good location to enable a long day at Volcano National Park withiut having to spend so much time driving to/from the park.
This condo complex is more remote, but that is part of its charm, so make sure you get some supplies for cooking and making your own drinks in the condo so you can just settle in and enjoy.
Ariana W.
May 21, 2024
Quiet corner unit with relaxing view. Easy to navigate to, host was responsive and gave good check-in instructions. Enjoyed our visit and cannot beat the sunrise views, just a short drive/walk to Punaluu “black sand” beach.
Dr. David J.
May 16, 2024
Wish we had kleenex and more than one trash can. Kind of expected some kind of mid week cleaning. Overall the location was nice. Guess air conditioning isn't something in any of the units. Humidity was oppressive a lot of the time and we were gone most of the mornings and early afternoons.
Melanie S.
May 06, 2024
We truly enjoyed black Sand Beach and our small group of women was thoroughly satisfied with this rental! Everything that we needed was provided and he was quick to respond With any questions we had! We would recommend this lodging to others!!
Karen B.
Apr 23, 2024
We enjoyed our 10 day stay. The lanai and pool/hot tub area were highlights. The condo has a great bathroom and bedroom. Good washer/dryer. The kitchen could use an update but met our needs. For 3 days, property workers were somewhat disruptive with equipment stored outside the bedroom. Would have appreciated a few more basic amenities such as trash bags, ample hangers, more open drawer space, list of things nearby. Overall a good stay.
Anna L.
Mar 30, 2024
We chose this location for a quick trip to mostly visit the Volcano National Park but also get some space from the crowds. The condo and property and very clean and well maintained.
Megan S.
Mar 09, 2024
Great spot in the condo development with views of ocean.
Torrey R.
Mar 05, 2024
My wife and I traveled to Punaluu as part of a special anniversary trip. The condo is comfortable and stocked with pretty much everything you need except food. The nearest real grocery store was about 30 minutes away. A few of the appliances could use updating, but the living room furniture is new and comfortable. We didn’t watch much television, but the one tv was small for a vacation rental. The condo is in a great location on the south end of the island, about 30 minutes from Volcanoes National Park, a little over an hour to either Hilo or Kona. The black sand beach, with it’s sea turtles, is only a 10 minute walk away. Jeff, the owner, was communicative and responded quickly when we needed him.
Andrew J.
Mar 03, 2024
Comfortable condo in a spectactular location. We loved our stay. Owner cares not just about property condition and furnishings ,which are in good shape, but also helping his visitors understand the special part of Hawaii they are in. Check out his insiders guide booklet.
Jean P.
Feb 25, 2024
One of a group of condos with a small pool and hot tub -- originally part of a golf course development now closed. Beautiful location with ocean views from the patio. Well maintained and comfortable. The black sand beach where one can usually see turtles is a short walk away. There is a lifeguard there but few people swim. Be sure and stock up as there are no grocery stores of any size nearby. The Volcano Park is a 1/2 hour drive and the green sand beach near south point is spectacular though not accessible by car. Locals offer a bumpy truck ride for a fee. To summarize: a restful and comfortable destination away from the crowds.
Cathy S.
Feb 24, 2024
This is a unit in a small condo development less than 10 minutes walk to the black sand beach where green sea turtles are easy to see. It is in the most private and secluded position on the edge of the development overlooking a former golf course and set back about 200m from the rocky beach.
The unit is comfortably furnished and has everything you would want for a short or a much longer stay.
The owner has provided lots of extras like books on local fish, hikes etc. The kitchen is a bit dated but has all the essentials. The bed is comfortable.
The development is very well maintained with a nice pool, BBQs and lovely gardens.
There is a great little restaurant in a nearby small town—Naalehu. The volcano national park is an easy day trip.
Very good value compared to other accommodation we had on the island.
