Hawaii> Captain Cook
- 4 bedroom
- 3 bathroom
- Sleeps 6
The very best place to gather as a family where social distancing is easy with your own gourmet kitchen and private pool! We have adopted expanded and more thorough cleaning procedures due to Covid 19.
Experience Old Hawaii but with all the modern comforts you desire. The location could not be better for exploring and relaxing. Nestled in the green belt of South Kona among the Kealia ranch lands you are just minutes from a beautiful beach with easy swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking.
The house has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a huge chef's kitchen, lovely dining room, and a spacious living room. The expansive outdoor lanai, with swimming pool and BBQ, is perfect for lazy days, outdoor dining, enjoying sunsets and stargazing.
This is a lovely house for family and small gatherings of friends but there are no parties allowed and total guest number may not exceed 6 people booked to stay overnight with no more than10 allowed on the property at any one time.
This historic house was built in 1955 as the Manager’s house for Kealia Ranch. It was designed by noted local architect Albert Ives who, early in his career, designed the additions and alterations to what is now known as the Winterthur Museum in Delaware. Native materials such as Koa, Ohia, and lava rock were sourced and finished on-island by local artisans. In 1957 an annex was added across the courtyard with additional bedrooms and baths. The old ranch brand is inscribed in the brick walkway at the top of the entrance stairs.
The house is near Ho’okena Beach - a wonderful sparkling bay bordered by a black and white sand beach. Situated amidst ranch lands, the house offers a gracious escape from a busy world.
Fragrant and fruit-bearing trees and shrubs planted around the house include plumeria, ylang ylang, cinnamon gardenia, mango, pineapple, grapefruit, oranges, avocado, starfruit, acerola cherry, tea tree and rosemary.
This historic home is an ideal location from which to explore the shoreline of the Kona coast including the City of Refuge, Painted Church, Kealakekua Bay, Kona Coffee living history farm, and artisan coffee and cacao farms. From Kailua-Kona, the house lies approximately half way to Volcano National Park....
Registration Number: TA-031-957-8112-01, GE-031-957-8112-01
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Reviews
Holly A.
Jan 06, 2024
Our family - two teens, two adults, had a fantastic time in this home. We were very comfortable, lots of space here. We cooked many meals, played games, spent time in the hot tub and pool, and enjoyed coffee in the mornings while listening to the birds. The home is in a beautiful location, 10 min drive / 40 min hike from a lovely beach. We will be back!
Michael M.
Dec 05, 2023
Highly recommend
Jamie K.
Aug 28, 2023
I am not much for leaving extensive reviews, but I can echo the other 5-star reviews for this property. In a rental property- good owner communication, accurate instructions, easy check-in/out, cleanliness, and a well equipped kitchen are important and this stay checked all those boxes. Our family of two adults and two teens enjoyed our stay in this unique, historical, thought provoking home.
Jamie K.
Aug 13, 2023
I am not much for leaving extensive reviews, but I can echo the other 5-star reviews for this property. In a rental property- good owner communication, accurate instructions, easy check-in/out, cleanliness, and a well equipped kitchen are important and this stay checked all those boxes. Our family of two adults and two teens enjoyed our stay in this unique, historical, thought provoking home.
Tamara C.
May 10, 2023
We were given detailed directions which made checking in a breeze, arriving to a thoughtful note and feeling aloha immediately.
The pictures of this historic home don’t quite capture it’s magic. You can feel the good memories in the space, the mana (energy) holds positivity and good vibes. The home is spacious and was spotlessly clean.
Our group of five women was extremely comfortable staying here, cooking all our meals in the well-appointed kitchen. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub, star gazing and watching the sun and moon rise. It was incredibly private and quiet, which was conducive to complete relaxation.
Ho’okena Beach Park is a short drive down the hill and offers great swimming and snorkeling. We really enjoyed swimming out to where the dolphins cruise, admiring them from a distance. What a gift!
Truly, an extraordinary property which offers an unforgettable experience of real Hawai’i. An experience I’ll never forget and a property I plan to book again soon!
Jim M.
Apr 27, 2023
This property was actually better than advertised for our family. There is a special uniqueness to this property; all wood interior, spacious and thoughtful layout, large tastefully modernized kitchen, private pool and hot tub and so many more small details that made our stay easy and comfortable. This is a more remote stay than a typical rental, gated for security and privacy--secluded but not far from things eithwr
Tamara C.
Apr 25, 2023
We were given detailed directions which made checking in a breeze, arriving to a thoughtful note and feeling aloha immediately.
The pictures of this historic home don’t quite capture it’s magic. You can feel the good memories in the space, the mana (energy) holds positivity and good vibes. The home is spacious and was spotlessly clean.
Our group of five women was extremely comfortable staying here, cooking all our meals in the well-appointed kitchen. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub, star gazing and watching the sun and moon rise. It was incredibly private and quiet, which was conducive to complete relaxation.
Ho’okena Beach Park is a short drive down the hill and offers great swimming and snorkeling. We really enjoyed swimming out to where the dolphins cruise, admiring them from a distance. What a gift!
Truly, an extraordinary property which offers an unforgettable experience of real Hawai’i. An experience I’ll never forget and a property I plan to book again soon!
Jim M.
Apr 12, 2023
This property was actually better than advertised for our family. There is a special uniqueness to this property; all wood interior, spacious and thoughtful layout, large tastefully modernized kitchen, private pool and hot tub and so many more small details that made our stay easy and comfortable. This is a more remote stay than a typical rental, gated for security and privacy--secluded but not far from things eithwr
Duane R.
Mar 17, 2023
This historic home, has been lovingly cared for. In the rain zone of the Western side of the Big Island, we had the expected intermittent rain storms, punctuated with blue sky and beautiful clouds. The home is ranch style - with wood walls in many common spaces - its spectacular and would be impossible to replace. The layout is spread out, with a gracious living room. The hot tub and pool were awesome and the privacy made it special for my wife and I. Highly recommend.
Adhis B.
Mar 07, 2023
2 adults & 3 teens (12-14yo), stayed for 3 weeks
Cool house is like stepping back in time! Old timey door and window locks surprised me, but we were assured it is a safe area and we slept peacefully even with the doors and windows open. Common in Hawai'i, there is no A/C and one relies on breezes and fans for cooling.
Surrounded by vegetation, expect creepy crawlies and adorable geckos in the house. (The kids miss them!) Mongooses, chickens, doves, and pua'a (pigs) on the property. Coqui frogs, crickets, and cicada take turns seranading the night. (I miss that!) The kids enjoyed the pool and hot tub regularly. The property manager was super responsive. *****5 stars for her!
Suggestions:
• Update binder with accurate info about garbage, hot tub, etc.
• Add new sharp set of cooking knives. The honing rod helped a little.
• Most of the house was clean but some high-use items could use more frequent attention (lamp bases covered in sticky film, closet shelves dusty, some lightbulbs burnt out).
• Address inside of drawers in the living room antique sideboard, so to be useful during long stays.
• New ceiling fan for kids' bedroom.
We really enjoyed living at this house. We were so sad as the end of our stay neared. We've been back home for 2 weeks and still think of this place fondly. It's a charming piece of history!
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