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The Beach House - Closest House to Magic Sands Beach, Pool, Pickleball Court

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Upstairs Lanai looking out at the ocean.
Upstairs lanai.
Upstairs lanai.
Magic Sands Beach looking north.
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Magic Sands Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kailua Pier
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

4 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Beach House - Closest House to Magic Sands Beach, Pool, Pickleball Court

Location, location, location. The Beach House is the closest rental house to Magics Beach and Magics Grill. Magic Sands Beach is the the most popular beach in town and gets its name from the fact that the sand comes and goes based on the waves. (Really big waves will pull the sand out and small waves build the beach up. In other words, after a big storm the beach sand disappears and will then build back after the storm. Like "magic.") With chairs, boogie boards and beach gear at the house you are only about 100 steps away from the beach area. After you get back from the beach, rinse off the sand with the handy outdoor shower. We have a pool, pickleball court, ping pong table and foosball table. We will built a large gazebo with a table that seats 12-14 next to the pool for large family barbeques. Under the house near the pool and pickleball court is a ping pong table and a foosball table! Family games galore! Look out the windows and check out the waves before you go to the beach. With 4 bedrooms, the house can sleep up to 14. If you want to be in the middle of the action, this is the place. The main living area is on the 3rd floor of the house which offers terrific views. The top floor has a master bedroom with a king sized bed and attached bath and a 2nd bedroom with a queen sized bed with a full bathroom in the hallway. Each of the bedrooms has peek ocean views. The house has air conditioning throughout with the ability to control the temperature in each room. The second floor has two bedrooms (one with a king sized bed and one with queen bunk beds), a full bath, and a separate game room area with a TV (this has a fold down futon style couch.) There is also a washer and dryer on the second floor. The house was remodeled in January 2022 so it offers a lot of newer and upgraded amenities. In addition to the beach being across the street, the house is also across the street from Magic Sands Grill, one of the most popular local places to eat. Enjoy watching the sunsets every evening from the 3rd floor lanai. The yard is fully fenced for additional privacy and there is plenty of parking for multiple cars. The house is centrally located on Alii Drive such that you are less than 2 miles to the Keauhou Shopping Center to the South and about 1 mile from downtown Kona to the North. The 4 bedrooms have a total of 2 king and 3 queen sized beds. There is also a comfortable queen sized futon in the 2nd floor living room, two padded cots and a comfy couch upstairs for additional sleeping options.

Property manager

Jeff Caufield
Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There are a lot of stairs at the house.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number GE-198-411-9808-02, TA-198-411-9808-01

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Kahaluu Bay, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. Kahalu'u Beach Park and Regal Keauhou are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Magic Sands Beach and Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary. Travelling with kids? Consider Kona Le'a Plantation and KBXtreme. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Magic Sands Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Keauhou Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Kailua Pier - 10 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The Rocks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Laverne's Sports Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Da Poke Shack - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Beach House - Closest House to Magic Sands Beach, Pool, Pickleball Court have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Beach House - Closest House to Magic Sands Beach, Pool, Pickleball Court pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Beach House - Closest House to Magic Sands Beach, Pool, Pickleball Court?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Beach House - Closest House to Magic Sands Beach, Pool, Pickleball Court?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Beach House - Closest House to Magic Sands Beach, Pool, Pickleball Court located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kahaluu Bay holiday home is just steps away from Magic Sands Beach and Kailua-Kona Beaches. Kahalu'u Beach Park and Honl's Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing House and Location!
Our family of 10 (6 adults and 4 kids ages 9-11) had a great time at this beach house! The location is amazing, across the street from Magic Sands Beach, and gorgeous ocean and sunset views from the third floor (main floor). The bottom level is full of activities with the pool and pickleball court being the biggest hits with our family. We also appreciated the amount of bath and beach towels, and all the beach accessories available to use. Would recommend this property to anyone looking in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
The house was nice and served our group perfectly. Would rent again if we go back to the Big Island
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location!
My family of 8 truly enjoyed our trip. The house was perfect. Plenty of space to spread out and the pool was awesome. Brand-new towels made it even better. Can't beat the location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
Very comfortable house with so many fun activities at house and just across street. The house had it all and made our family vacation easy and relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ni'Cole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mims 75th Bday
We were a group of 11, ages 4 to 75, traveling from 4 different states to celebrate our matriarch's 75th birthday. I have traveled using many vacation homes before, and I must say, this home was everything it is described to be and full of everything a family needs to enjoy a great stay in Kona. It is obvious that there is intentional planning for amenities and necessities and making the stay comfortable. I highly recommend this property. Thanks so much for making our stay easy peesy!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
We are 4 sisters and our spouses that enjoyed our stay at the beach house. We appreciated 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and spacious great room to gather in. Glorious air conditioning! In addition there were all the beach toys, pickleball court, pool, ping pong table, football… so much to do so little time when not exploring the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home , confortable, very cozy
We have a very good time , close to the beach. Very family oriented. Really nice and comfortable home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rohankumar p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property owner was nice and quick reply
It was awesome trip … great stay and owner was so responsive … 100% recommended
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loretta L., Bakersfield,USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Beach House
This beach house ideal to Magic Sands Beach. Great place to accommodate more than 8 people. Beautiful Sunsets and Ocean views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale H., Emporia,Kansas USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
We enjoyed The Beach House! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots to do!
Fabulous family vacation house. Many activites at the house and across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation spot
This house was great for our annual extended family trip. It was clean and well stocked. Several extra fridges and laundry machines. Communication with the homeowner was very immediate. Just a note if there are elderly people staying at the house, there are ALOT of stairs. Magic Sands Beach is literally just across the street… we walked over for the sunset everyday. Would stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Party
This house feels like a home, great ocean view while sitting on front patio.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING
My daughter and her friends (all age 26+) enjoyed everything about the house. They said it was the easiest checkin they have ever experienced. The house exceeded their expectations on every level! The location was perfect, with the proximity to the beach, bar/restaurant across the street and town. She has already asked if we can rent it again very soon! Thank you for making her pre-wedding vacation beyond her dreams!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W., San Marcos Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering
The house is very convenient to the Magic Sand beach. Well stocked with towels and beach toys. Wish the pool and pickleball court had been ready. Not much room left to turn cars around in the driveway but we managed. Must be physically fit to handle all the stairs. Great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hiria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kiwi Paddlers Attending Queen Lili Regatta
I was extremely happy to see the property was just as advertised and what we wanted. The location was fab just across from the beach, short drive or a medium walk to town. I’d definitely recommend to my friends and family but hesitant as I’d also like to keep it a secret. Thanks heaps Jeff for the quick and informative replies.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream Come True
For our family, the house location was a dream come true. I could have stayed at the house all day long just watching the waves crash on the shore from the deck. We utilized the beach toys and towels for our beach day, which really simplified packing for us. Ample plugins for all our electronics was also huge! We highly recommend others checking them out and would stay there again if we ever have the chance to head back to the big island again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends trip
We were a group of 11 friends, some singles some couples. Ages 47-58. We had 2 vans that fit just fine in the driveway. One of our couples got married during our stay and the house worked great for us 6 girls to spend the morning getting ready together. We loved the large island and of course the lanai. Location was great and we felt the beaches were even closer than they looked in the photos. The stairs were no surprise but be aware, they can get to be a lot depending on your fitness level.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and views
The house is in a great location and elevated as to capture great ocean views. and incredible sunsets. I am back home and missing the sound of the of the surf. It was a few minutes to town and great restaurants, about 30 minutes to Two Step, for great snorkeling, and 30 minutes to Hapuna, best ever body surfing beach. The house was lovely and clean, and very comfortable for our family. The two upstairs bedrooms were perfect for the adults and our two 13 years old girls loved their privacy downstairs, hang out space and Apple TV. We made good use of the kitchen, cooked dinner and enjoyed the on the lanai. Nikki was a really great host. We spent time in the Hilo area prior to arriving with Zip-lining, waterfalls, wonderful oceanside parks, and the incredible Hawaiian Botanical Gardens. All in all a perfect vacation. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was amazing!!
I stayed with my 34 year old son in this incredible house just across from magic sands beach. The house was everything it promised. We had lots of room, everything we needed including the many beach towels for our excursions. Jeff, the owner was excellent with information prior to arrival. He even urged me to get beach shoes, which I’ve never worn in my many visits to the island but I was glad I had! Ann, the property manager was a delight to react quickly to our one request and to get to know. The location of the property is incredible. The foosball table came in very handy as did the ping-pong table and the extra fridge. Everything was well thought out, and much appreciated. You cannot go wrong with this property!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cory L., Felton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location Location Location!
The photos really do not do this place justice. We had 2 families here together for 8 days of pure bliss. The location itself is amazing, being quite close to Kona town and on the main road to/from town. In addition, it is right next to one of the best bodysurfing beaches in all of Hawai'i, Magic Sands. We loved catching every sunset on that beach, grabbing shave ice from the stand behind the house, and washing up in the outdoor shower before dinner. It is also very close to several great surf breaks (Banyans, Lymans, Honl's, & Kahalu'u were our favorites), as well as a rental shop down Ali'i at Kahalu'u. That spot is not only great for all skills, once inside the break and south of the lifeguard stand it becomes an amazing place to snorkel. At several points my surf partner and I would paddle inside, don the snorkel sets around our neck and start snorkeling while waiting for sets. The only con we had with the house itself, and it is quite a minor one, is that the glass used for the windows are single paned and will let in a lot of outside noise. For 90% of the time, you would never notice, but on more than one occasion we were woken up by loud trucks and music in the Magic Sands parking lot around 4am. Overall very minor and only inconvenienced myself as it left me awake and waiting for enough light to surf dawn patrol. So again, very minor but I want to be honest in my review. All around, an amazing property that we can't wait to use again. Big Island is truly amazing, and truly has it all. From seeing Mauna Loa's lava flows, to swimming with Manta Rays, to seeing countless Honu on a black sand beach, surfing with Honu, napping on Hapuna Beach, or gazing in awe at Waipio Valley; I cannot recommend this house enough as the perfect basecamp for adventure.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Sara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

ELEOT K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magic Sands Stay
Great location. Nice house for a group
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Caufield

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Our family loves Hawaii and particularly the Kailua-Kona property. We've had vacation rentals on the island since 2009 and have solid 5 star reviews. We are all beach volleyball players so you'll often see us playing at Magic Sands and/or downtown. We also love the ocean and our whole family have competed in outrigger canoe races.

Why they chose this property

This property is one of the most iconic houses on Alii Drive. Everyone knows this house. After walking and parking by the house for years when it finally came up for sale we couldn't pass up the opportunity to purchase it. The house is unique in that it is the closest house to Magic Sands Beach and Magics Grill but has no neighbors on either side or behind the house. We are excited to share our love of the island and Magic Sands Beach with our guests.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location. The Beach House is the closest rental house to Magic Sands Beach and Magics Grill. You can grab your beach gear and walk about 100+ steps and you are on Magic Sands Beach!

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests