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Paradise isn't lost, it is here in KAILUA-KONA

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Living Room, Fresh, Clean and Modern!
The Kona Pacific Walua Road Entrance.
Lobby area, stairs and one of 3 elevators. Condo is handicap accessible.
Condominium Entry
Bright, Comfortable Living Room Looking Out to the Lanai.
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • GymGymGym

Explore the area

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Popular LocationKailua Pier18 min walk
  • Popular LocationKailua-Kona Wharf19 min walk
  • Popular LocationMagic Sands Beach6 min drive
  • AirportHilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)106 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Convertible bed(s)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Paradise isn't lost, it is here in KAILUA-KONA

With a prestigious location in the Kona Pacific complex, one of Kona's premier properties, this spacious condo offers the best there is in luxurious Hawaiian accommodations. Hale Honu Kai's location is simply ideal. Just a half block off bustling Alii Drive and all of the waterfront shops, restaurants, and activities - yet quiet, private, and relaxing. Hale Honu Kai is just two blocks from a favorite local surfing spot, Honl's Beach, and easy walking distance to the quaint and picturesque Historic Kailua-Kona Village, the very heart of the Big Island's famous Kona Coast.

With complete elevator accessibility, professionally manicured grounds and secure designated underground parking, this is the place to stay! This lovely vacation condo is 1300 spacious square feet of elegance with a huge wrap-around lanai that guarantees outside comfort. The condo has two private suites (1 king bed, 1 queen bed) each with their own full baths. Each suite has lanai access to enjoy the tropical scenery. A fully equipped kitchen and large living room with a third full bath along with full size laundry facilities create the perfect vacation retreat that quickly feels like home.

The Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii offers stunning natural beauty and some of the best and most reliable good weather to be found in the Hawaiian Islands. The Big Island is a treasure trove of Hawaiian history that spans the first ancient Polynesian discovery of the islands to the present. The Kona Coast is a tropical playground of small isolated sandy beaches and home to one of the world's most productive bill fishing grounds. On the east side of the Big Island, the erupting Kilauea volcano expands the island's size, while at the top of Mauna Kea, some of the world's most powerful telescopes expand man's knowledge of the universe. Few other destinations offer the amazing diversity of activities and sights, all at reasonable, affordable prices. Whether it's an active family vacation, or a quiet escape to paradise, our 'Hale Honu Kai' and the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii is the perfect place to relax.

Transient Accommodation Tax License: TA-090-138-6240-01 General Excise Tax License: GE-090-138-6240-01
Contact: Jerry Geissler





Keywords: Newly remodeled, 2 bdrm, 3 bath, ocean and pool view, quiet, tropical landscaping, 3 tv's, Air conditioned, free wireless internet access, elevator and underground assigned parking.

Property manager

Jerry
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Take a dip in the ocean at Kailua Pier.
Across the Street From the Ocean!
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
8.8 out of 10, (51 reviews)
Across the Street From the Ocean!

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Kona Pacific is a non-smoking property

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number GE-090-138-6240-01, TA-090-138-6240-01

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Kailua-Kona

This condo is located in Historic Kailua Village, a neighborhood in Kailua-Kona, and is in the mountains and near the beach. Kailua Pier and Mokuaikaua Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kailua-Kona Wharf and Swing Zone. KBXtreme and Kona Community Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Kailua Pier - 18 min walk
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 19 min walk
  • Kona Brewing Company - 20 min walk
  • Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area - 4 min drive
  • Magic Sands Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 17 min walk
  • On The Rocks - 5 min walk
  • Humpy's Big Island Alehouse - 6 min walk
  • Papa Kona - 12 min walk
  • Island Lava Java Kona - 8 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 145 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Teresa W., Canada

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Poor condition
This condo needs a deep cleaning and upgrades. The furniture and rug are very dirty. I understand that cockroaches are a part of a tropical climate but this condo has many. From the first day we were there the dryer did not work. The owner told us the repairman ordered the part from Oahu and would fix it as quickly as they could. That was December 21 and we left on January 5th and it was still not fixed. We had to hang our clothes etc on a wooden towel rack. The washer also left rust stains on our clothes. We would never stay here again.
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
70th birthday trip
Owner Jerry was awesome! Condo was perfect !!! Hope to come again soon!!!!
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aline L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay! Very helpful owner
Jerry was more than helpful. The condo is very well equiped and very clean also. We had an amazing time. Location is perfect! Mahalo Jerry!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Matthew H.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Cockroaches and ants everywhere not 3 beds
unit seemed not well cared for. I assume he doesn’t use a cleaning service as there were food crumbs/debris surrounding the master bedroom bed. Carpets were pretty gross. Cockroaches all over the kitchen. Tiny black ants all over the counter top as well. Cockroach and ant traps all over the place: kitchen counter, under each bathroom sink and under the sofa bed. Dead cockroaches were not cleaned up and there were dead ones under sofa bed and bathroom sink. When I told Jerry about the issue he commented that it’s the tropical climate. I spoke to a cleaning lady from a different unit who confirmed that yes the heat can create pests but she said he needs to spray and hire a good cleaning company and there shouldn’t be issues. The lady said that she has never seen cockroaches or any infestations in the units that she cleans. Jerry did offer to come in and spray. I told him I’d let him know as I had to speak to the other members of my group. By the time our group came to a consensus when we were out I opened up the app to message Jerry and he had already gone in to spray which we weren’t happy about as we all had agreed not to because we had a child with us. If he sprayed it didn’t help as there were still cockroaches daily. My biggest fear was bringing these things home in my luggage. He doesn’t say in listing that sofa bed is actually an inflatable mattress. Once booked he has a document saying it has been replaced and that it’s very expensive. The mattress looks very old and very dirty. Since first night the mattress would not hold air. Told him the next morning. He tried to patch it and it still did not hold air. He tried to patch it again. 5 days into the stay he brought an inflatable queen mattress for us to use. Sofa bed still did not hold air. We paid for 3 beds based on the advertisement and we really only had 2 for more than half of our stay. Do not book this property expecting to use a third bed. Jerry speaks of this place as being a upper end complex but it really is very basic condo complex. Don’t get based on location you’ll have car to travel. He’ll say parking is expensive in the city but there’s a ton of free parking. Also Honl’s beach is dangerous. Too many rocks and rough conditions. He’ll make it sound great though. This beach is where to go if you want to see homeless and people smoking crack (honestly). Stay at outrigger instead where You get 2 beds, It is quite a bit cheaper and way nicer with huge beautiful pools.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Martin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Nice place. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jerry

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Jerry Geissler is proud to offer Hale Honu Kai for your use. Jerry is a retired firefighter from California who also happens to be pretty handy at construction work, having built several homes on the mainland. When the condo was purchased in 2007 it was unchanged from when it was originally built in 1981. The remodel work started with a complete tear-out to the walls of everything inside the condo. It was stripped to the bare concrete walls before the rebuilding process started. Even the old 'popcorn' ceilings were stripped, and all ceilings and walls re-textured and painted. Custom cherry cabinets for the kitchen and all three baths were ordered and shipped from the mainland. All bath tub surrounds were stripped and refitted with new tile. A large, custom shower was constructed for the master bath. New solid teak furniture replaced everything along with new towels, linens, bedspreads and curtains. The kitchen was outfitted with new cookware, dishes, silverware and small appliances. The intent was that the condo have a very Hawaiian feel, with unique eloquence To that end the usual pure white walls and bamboo furniture that is seen in many condos was avoided. All of our colors, textures, and furniture was hand picked, one piece at a time. I hope you will feel instantly comfortable here, just as my family does when we come.

Why they chose this property

The Kona Pacific complex is an undiscovered gem on the Kona Coast. Many of the condos in the area are "stick-built" wooden construction that doesn't always age well. The Kona Pacific is a refreshing change from that. It is constructed completely of concrete, and meticulously maintained. It actually looked when it was new much the way it does now. The quality of construction, perfect maintenance, and the manicured grounds and pool show wonderfully . Pride of ownership and a quality owner's association management team are in clear evidence.
The second thing that attracted us to the Kona Pacific was the perfect location. It is far enough from the breaking waves to be peacefully quiet, yet close enough to get a good ocean view from the lanai. It is a short walk to a great little sandy beach with showers, bathrooms, grass and shade. A short walk north leads you to the Historic Kailua Village. Being able to walk to amenities and entertainment is priceless.

What makes this property unique

One of the favorite and most enjoyable things to do here is walking to the village. In the morning you can enjoy genuine KONA coffee and breakfast while overlooking Kailua Bay at any one of several very popular restaurants. Huggo's on the Rocks, Bongo Ben's and the Lava Java are local favorites, and some many that you quickly come to on your walk.

In the evening, a short walk across the street will take you to the Royal Kona Resort and is simply a stunning place to watch the sun set. One of our fondest memories is sitting at the Royal Kona, sipping on a Mai Tai and watching the cruise ships sail off into the sunset....literally.

Sometimes when we can't decide what to do for dinner, we just walk into the village to see what looks good. There is always something going on at one of the eateries.....somebody will have good Happy Hour mai tais or other specials that are always a good place to start. Then, you can walk further down Alii to find a good place to eat. The historic Kona Inn has fabulous ocean view dinning. They have a formal dining room, and a seating area near the bar that offers more affordable, quicker fare. After dinner, it's time for ice cream and a stroll. There are countless little ice cream and shaved ice shops in the village. We still haven't found them all, and they all have their own unique flavors. It's the perfect way to end your evening before heading back home.

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