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Kona Onenalo - our hidden treasure!
Welcome to your home away from home in Kona!
The 'back door' of your island retreat!
Master bedroom has plenty of room for a quiet retreat.
Cal-King bed provides a view of the ocean & allows for a peaceful night's sleep

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kailua, HI
  • Magic Sands Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Keauhou Shopping Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Unique Oceanfront Home in Enclosed Area

Kona Onenalo is a ONE-OF-A-KIND property on the beautiful Kona Coast. There are 12 identical and individual homes in this quiet, gated community. The complex sits on a point of land adjoining La Aloa Bay, and is just a 3 minute walk to Magic Sands Beach. You'll love the sunsets!

The House is two stories, with two bedrooms upstairs, complete with king-size beds and private baths. The master bedroom has spectacular ocean views with only the sound of the waves to lull you to sleep. The living room features huge sliding doors which open to the covered lanai to create true island living. While sitting on the lanai, be sure to keep an eye open for spinner dolphins, and, in the winter, humpback whales!

The pool, spa and grounds are expertly maintained. Within minutes of your arrival, you will feel like you have your own piece of paradise.





Keywords: Oceanfront, Gated Community, Gorgeous Sunsets, Pool, Spa

Property manager

Brenda Gilb

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GE-092-363-3664-01, TA-092-363-3664-01

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located by the ocean, this holiday home is in Kahaluu Bay, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. Kailua Pier and Lekeleke Burial Grounds are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Kona Le'a Plantation and KBXtreme. Kona Community Aquatic Center and Higashihara Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Kailua, HI

What's nearby

  • Magic Sands Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Keauhou Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Kailua Pier - 11 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪On The Rocks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Laverne's Sports Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Da Poke Shack - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Unique Oceanfront Home in Enclosed Area have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Unique Oceanfront Home in Enclosed Area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique Oceanfront Home in Enclosed Area?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Oceanfront Home in Enclosed Area?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique Oceanfront Home in Enclosed Area located?

Located in Kahaluu Bay, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Magic Sands Beach and Kailua-Kona Beaches. Kahalu'u Beach Park and Keauhou Shopping Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Rental

Wonderful experience and would book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to vacation

This was the best home we have rented so far. Very well appointed. You have it all the pool, ocean, snorkeling. Everything you need in the kitchen. Towels nice bedding close to store. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow!

This property was absolutely amazing in every way from even before our first arriving to our last second. We had all the information needed before we arrived, beautiful accommodations with thought and care behind everything inside for whatever we cared to do during our stay. The owner contact was caring and very responsive to any questions or concerns presented. Would definitely look to stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jan B., Ann Arbor, MI

A wonderful vacation home

We have only great things to say about our stay at Kona Onenalo and the owners of this home. The location overlooking the pool and the ocean is unbeatable. This complex is quiet and well landscaped and maintainence is meticulous. The home has a casual and comfortable ambience and is clean and well maintained. Every ammenity one could need ranging from a fully stocked kitchen to snorkeling equipment is provided. Kona Onenalo is close to shopping, restaurants, downtown Kona and White Sands Beach (a 3 minute walk). We have stayed in other properties in Kona and this is by far the nicest and we would recommend to anyone. Along with our guests, we enjoyed many dinners on the lanai after watching spectacular sunsets around the pool. Any review would be incomplete without mentioning the owners - they are wonderful, easy to deal with and go out of their way to make sure guests have a good experience. We are already planning our next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property!

We were more than happy with our rental for this property! The property owner could not have been more helpful and more communicative and the house itself was fabulously stocked with necessities and their location was incredible! If only we could have stayed a lot longer!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

exceptionally well-equipped ocean-front home

This is a comfortable and unusually well-equipped home (including children's books, beach chairs, boogie board, snorkeling gear, food staples, even spare toothbrushes). It was very comfortable for a group of two grandparents, two parents, and a five year old. Views of the ocean are particularly good from the master bedroom lanai. Peaceful and quiet, can hear sounds of the waves. Walking distance to outstanding snorkeling. Communication with owner very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

House was well equipped and a great location. Loved snorkeling in the bay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Experience

Everything we needed and expected. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frolich L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Good location, accurately depicted on photos. Everything we needed was provided. Walking distance to magic sands Beach. Overall a great experience
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise L., Spicewood

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We enjoyed our stay and found this house to be a great location. The beach within walking distance was so convenient to just hang out at, and the popular snorkeling spot nearby was a real bonus. The house was comfortable and also had many helpful items (beach chairs, ice chest, snorkeling gear and body boards). The host Brenda was always responsive and easy to communicate with. Sunsets totally lived up to the hype!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful beachfront sunsets and excellent snorkeling location!

Beautiful beachfront sunsets from the porch, outstanding snorkeling along the shoreline of Kona Onenalo, a quiet pool, 2 parking spots, and so much more! Really appreciated the availability of beach chairs, towels and umbrella, as well as coolers and snorkel fins during our stay. We’ll stocked with shampoo, laundry detergent, and paper products. The two upstairs bedrooms stayed comfortably cool in the evenings with window air conditioning units. Would highly recommend this 3 bedroom 2.75 bath home!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing/wonderful Family trip

I felt like we were staying at a family/friends house. The owner made sure that our stay was perfect, with suggestions for beaches and restaurants. We spent all of our time on the lanai looking out at the ocean, talking, eating and hanging out together (it had been months since our family was together). The pool was clean and well maintained, used it everyday. The house location was close (driving) to bars and restaurants, but far enough away to be peaceful and quiet. Best part of the trip was the snorkeling from the property. One caveat is that this area is natural and untouched, with sharp rocks and long spines sea urchins, so entry and exit can be tricky. But what an amazing experience, something that I will never forget. Only negative part of our trip, is I wish we would spent more time at the property, a week was not sufficient. Thank you for an amazing vacation and life long memories!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

James P., N. Tustin, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Home

We had a great time. Loved the hone. Brenda was so accessible and so accommodating. We would stay there again. Mahalo Brenda.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break Hawaii Holiday

Absolutely the best location for a family get away ! Had a previous reservation at a resort community that we canceled immediately after discovering this gorgeous tropical home in a great location. The location is quiet and provides the best view of Pacific sunsets we have ever enjoyed! The unit location provided easy view of the pool of our young grandchildren. One of the best features of the Kona Onenalo condominium is the 5 min walk with your buggy boards to Magic Sands Beach and Kona "Longboards & Big-Wave's". As we left for the airport, everyone shouted , "Same Time Next Year"!

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Vacation Condo!

We stayed in this gorgeous condo for 9 nights in October. From the moment we entered the front door and opened the sliding doors onto the lanai, we knew our decision to stay here was the right one! We felt as though we were staying in a home, rather than a vacation property. The furnishings are top end; the art is amazing; the kitchen is well-stocked with everything we needed to prepare meals at home and enjoy dining on the lanai. The tiki bar lends an especially festive atmosphere to sunset happy hour! The linens are high quality and the mattresses were extremely comfortable. A few afternoons had high temperatures and it was a bit warm in the living room or upstairs bedrooms, but there are several fans in each room which help cool the space fairly quickly. We swam and snorkeled twice a day so having the use of plush beach towels (provided) and a place to hang our wet gear outside was very helpful. The condo includes a washer and dryer so we were able to wash laundry a few times during our stay. We found it very difficult to leave at the end our our vacation. Our family will definitely return to this wonderful vacation home in paradise. Thank you, Brenda, for all your help and communication. Mostly, mahalo for welcoming us into your lovely Kona home!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place for a family vacation

This was a perfect spot for our family of 6. The property is in a great location and had everything we needed. Would highly reccomend and we look forward to returning.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G., Novato

Kona Onenalo #8

Four of us stayed at Kona Onenalo #8. It was a perfect stay......the location is great, short drive in to Kona town, short drive to Kahaluu Beach to snorkel and a wonderful ocean view. We saw spinner dolphins and watched the moon set in to the ocean (never in my life have I seen this). There is everything you need and more provided. The owner provides everything needed for your stay; shampoo/conditioner, soaps, t.p., kitchen is fully stocked. There are beach towels, chairs, boogie boards, snorkel equipment, coolers. I am probably forgetting some things, but my point is that it helps eliminate many things that you may normally have to pack and bring. The owners were very nice and were granted early check in and late check out; which was wonderful being able to stay until we had to leave for the airport. Thank you Brenda for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wendy F., Portland, Oregon/Walla Walla, Washington

Amazing Stay!

AWESOME!
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Great place to stay in a beautiful tropical paradise!

This rental had everything you need to have an awesome time in one of the best places on earth! The accommodations were more than adequate and there were little touches that made it exceptional. Our favorite parts were the table outside on the lanai and the small bar the we quickly put into service. It's not far from town and Magic Sands is an easy walk even for small kids and all the gear you need is right in the house. We saw a turtle in the water just outside the gate from the homes the first day there. Brenda was on call if we needed anything else which wasn't much. I've been to Kona three times this has been the best place yet! I highly reccomend to families or couples traveling together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P., Newberry, MI

Awesome! Fantastic home away from home.

Brenda was great to work with and accommodated our schedule. Great family memories were made. The mornings were great watching the dolphins out front of the property from the lanai. The sunsets were breath taking. The location of the pool was great and refreshing. Waking to go snorkeling before breakfast, just down the road, was refreshing and convenient. The home had everything you need plus. My husband loves to cook and found utensils, pans and spices he needed. All you need to pack is your swimsuit and a few outfits as they have a washer and dryer too. So pack and come enjoy this paradise home. Price and Kaiser families
Stayed 18 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen m.

Can't beat this location in Kona

We are a family of four adults who have rented a number of vacation homes over the years. This is one of the best vacation homes we have stayed in and the owner is trustworthy and easy to deal with. It was absolutely wonderful arriving and feeling so welcomed and the location was perfect! Our son enjoyed playing in the waves at White Sands and the snorkeling at the nearby park was incredible. As well we did a lot of day hikes that were within a short drive. The home has privacy and enjoys a wonderful view of the ocean. The very first evening we saw whales from the deck! The kitchen is very well stocked so if you forget something at the store, it is likely somewhere on the shelves. Everything feels comfortable and for the evenings, there are an ample number of games to choose from. We highly recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Connie F.

Wonderful rental!

Our family of three couples recently rented this home and found it to be beyond perfect! Brenda and Jeff are great to work with and have seen to every detail that would make your stay ideal. The home is stunning and the photos are just what you will get plus more. The bedrooms are very comfortable and the upstairs master bedroom has a lovely lanai with ocean view. The home and storage area are stocked with everything you could need and more. This is the best stocked kitchen we have ever rented. The grounds are gorgeous and it is very relaxing listening to the ocean at the pool and watching spinner dolphins play. This home is located in a great spot along Alii Drive with Magic Sands beach and Kahaluu Beach Park on either side. The snorkeling in the little cove attached to the property is very good when the tide is low. We all loved this home and would highly recommend it for your perfect stay in Kona!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

M J W.

Troical Heaven! You will love it!

My wife and I had a wonderful visit at Kona Onenalo number eight in early November. Our hosts, Brenda and Jeff, have outfitted their house with everything that you could possibly want for a Hawaii vacation. If we were going to the beach or going snorkeling or going hiking there was equipment and host-writtten books showing suggestions on where to go to have a thrilling adventure. There were beach chairs and loads of beach towels! And, the house itself has a marvelous view of the Pacific ocean. and we saw dolphins exercising and showing their acrobatic moves while we sat on the lanai enjoying our meals. The kitchen and the pantry were beautifully equipped. We made very few trips to the grocery store! The tropical grounds around the 2000 square-foot house are beautifully maintained by a gardner who loves his work. After a swim in the spacious pool we spent the sunset hour meeting and enjoying our few neighbors and comparing favorite snorkeling spots. The beds were terrific and we woke-up to the sights/sounds of the Pacific and the sounds of the tropical birds. The natural ventilation and the numerous fans kept the house at a comfortable temperature day and night. And, of course, everything worked -- TV, high-speed internet, etc. I would strongly recommend this house to one or two couples and families of up to six. You will love it!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

peter r.

Perfect Ironman Vacation Rental

Spent the week before Ironman getting ready to race in a great vacation rental. Best equipped VRBO rental we've ever been in. Pantry fully stocked with cooking needs, locker full of snorkeling equipment, beach towels, plenty of everything. Owners are very accessible and they keep the place in great condition. Location watching the ocean and sunsets is unbeatable. Short drive into town, and you can go up the hill if Ali'i Drive is slow. Quiet peaceful place to stay. Hope to return when I qualify again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Oceanfront Vacation Paradise

Our family, which included three generations, found this condo to be the perfect vacation setting. The moment we walked in and saw the absolutely stunning view of the pool and the ocean just beyond we all knew that this was going to be a vacation that we would never forget. The condo is equipped with everything needed to play in the water, have evening barbecues on the deck, or just relax and listen to the sound of the waves. It is also well located for site seeing adventures, and there are many to choose from on the island. Brenda provides a comprehensive written description of things to do as well as great places to eat which we appreciated. Our week in this beautiful condo left us with smiles and dreams about coming back.

About the host

Hosted by Brenda Gilb

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Why they chose this property

We purchased our vacation home in this location because Kona is the combination of the best that Hawaii has to offer. Sun, surf, and lots of ALOHA!

What makes this property unique

Since each of the units is an individual building, you get the benefits of renting a home, while enjoying the convenience of a condominium. Because the complex is only 12 units, you can have the privacy you want, but you are likely to make new friends by the pool during the unofficial sunset happy hour!
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