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Private, ocean front home with private pool, Amazing place!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 280.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Milolii, HI
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Ho'okena Beach Park
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Private, ocean front home with private pool, Amazing place!

Rick’s Place

Discover how to REALLY relax!
Would you like to relax in your own peaceful pool that you share with no one, listening to your favorite tunes, while enjoying the vast expanse of the ocean right in front of you - amazing whales, spinner dolphins and colorful fish, the sunsets, and complete serenity, for less than the price of a resort hotel room? Then our home will be perfect for you.
If you are like me, you want to do nothing but relax and disconnect while on vacation. I don’t like resorts, eating every meal out, sitting around a pool with 100 other people.
Rick’s Place is a cozy, romantic home, perfect for two. Unwind, enjoy each other’s company, and disconnect from your crazy busy life. I suggest stopping in town for a few groceries. Spend your days sitting around in the solar-heated pool, reading on the lanai or sitting by the sea wall. Watch the whales jump in the winter months (they will wake you up at night during whale season!), Enjoy cooking dinner on the gas barbeque or in our well-equipped kitchen while enjoying an icy cocktail. Milolii sunsets are the highlight of the day- no two are ever the same. Turn off all the lights and lay out on the chaise lounges and look at the moon and the Milky Way at night. Showering in the outdoor shower with the ocean breeze blowing on you is refreshing and revitalizing. There is good Wi-Fi and Direct TV on smart TVs, as well as a Blu-Ray player.
There is a viewing area on the cliff where the sea while enjoying your morning coffee or your evening libations. The Kona fishing fleet aims for the waters in front of the house, so sometimes you can witness a hook-up while staring out to sea (we provide binoculars). You can look down and see tropical fish and the occasional turtle swim by. Sometimes the surf is high and the waves crash against the cliff dramatically. One guest called the high surf “Hawaiian fireworks” which is a great description.
The drive down from the highway takes you from 1500 ft. elevation to sea level. It’s a winding ride, but there are spectacular views on the way down. If you want to go to town every night or do a lot of sightseeing, the drive may be inconvenient. For a day trip every few days, it is no big deal.
There is easy access to water and great snorkeling a short walk north of the house at the Milolii Beach Park. There are many beautiful beaches and good restaurants within an hour’s drive. Our house is centrally located between Kailua-Kona and Volcanoes National Park.
If you need supplies during your stay, there are well-stocked grocery stores 20 minutes south, in Ocean View.
My home has one bedroom, 1.5 baths, plus an outdoor full bath with a shower overlooking the ocean. Every room in the house except the half bath offers up an ocean view. Kitchen is easy to cook in and is well-appointed, and the living area is furnished very comfortably and is open and breezy. Bedroom and living room glass French doors open to the ocean view and breeze. The wrap-around lanai includes a small solar heated pool.

Our Hawaii Tax number# W26310508-01
STVR#19356815
NUC#19-888

Property manager

Dan Lewis
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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
Smoking is not allowed in house. Okay outside.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number TA-204-395-5200-01, 880050930000, GE-204-395-5200-01

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Captain Cook

Located in Captain Cook, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Manuka State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Manuka State Wayside Park and Onizuka Astronomy Complex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Milolii, HI

What's nearby

  • Papa Bay - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 42 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Ho'okena Beach Park - 47 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 50 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Captain Cook Monument - 66 min drive - 44.5 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Local Comfort Food - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪South Kona Coffee - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Mother Goose Farms - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Thai Grindz and More - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Keei Cafe - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private, ocean front home with private pool, Amazing place! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Private, ocean front home with private pool, Amazing place! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private, ocean front home with private pool, Amazing place!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, ocean front home with private pool, Amazing place!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private, ocean front home with private pool, Amazing place! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Papa Bay and within 12 miles (20 km) of Ka Lae Paakai and Manuka State Park. Manuka State Wayside Park is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

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

Amazing!

We loved everything about this home and never wanted to leave! It had everything you need on vacation and then some. The view is amazing and the outdoor shower was fantastic! This is my all time favorite vacation home ever! Thank you Dan!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

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Amazing location and host

This was our second stay at Rick's place and it was just as perfect as the first. The home is perfect for 2, the host is responsive and friendly, and the view is breathtaking. Thank you Dan for hosting us and sharing your beautiful home. Mahalo!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

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Serenity

To best describe a stay here - draw a 3 inch circle. This circle is everything you do in life - work, play, eat, sleep, social gathering, moving around - everything. Now hit a spot with the pen - just a little dot, about 1/4 inch outside the circle. This is it - everything away from you but within reach IF you need it, but all peace and quiet and calm and comfortable. Just so nice and the opportunity to totally disconnect. Loved it!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

wini p.

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Home is beautiful,view is fantastic

Everything was perfect.Was so relaxing, enjoyed watching the whales from the patio.Planning on returning next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

The definition of perfect

The definition of perfect in two words - Rick's Place. I honestly don't know how this property could be any better. The house and property, the view, and the location are absolutely ideal. That said, this property probably isn't for everyone due to its remote location. However, if you are looking for peace and quiet, an incredible ocean view, and a house that is well apportioned with everything you could possibly need, then this is your place. You can see whales, turtles, and whatever else decides to make an appearance in the ocean right off the lanai. The geckos and yellow bills were fun to watch. Rick's Place is a special property and I cannot say enough good about it. My partner and I are looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sal B.

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

Great place

We really enjoyed this home. It was nice to enjoy the private type backyard. Dan was a wonderful host.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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A little slice of heaves....

Rick's Place is phenomenal! Process was smooth from start to finish. Can't say enough good things about this home! We arrived after dark and didn't realize there would be such a long a drive down to sea level BUT it was so worth it when we arrived! Dan had the house lit up and wonderful Hawaiian music playing for us. The outside lights with motion sensors guided us in with no issues. We were surprised to find the home so open with the sea air and breeze flowing in all windows. This ended up being one of our most favorite things about the place, just the fresh sea air! We unpacked quickly and rested only to wake up to the most beautiful view. The pictures in the post don't do it justice. The waves crashing on the lava wall became our favorite sound both day and night. We enjoyed sitting out on the overlook reading and watching for fish and whales and just the peaceful calm that goes along with Rick's place. We saw dolphins, reef sharks, fish, boats, swimmers and even scuba divers (at night too!) The pool was great!We had plans to explore the island but ended up rearranging our itineniary to accommodate being at the house most days which felt like home to us! Dan was responsive to our needs and an excellent host seen by the home's detail and can say it was the best stocked vrbo we've ever been to and I am not kidding! Outdoor shower was heavenly! If you're thinking about booking just do it, what a magical, beautiful place! Thank you Dan, we will be back!!!Mike and Angie
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

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Supreme relaxation

Our 4th time to stay here. Love the location and listening to the surf at night. We saw all kinds of marine life as well as cardinals, mynas and other birds. A windy road getting in and out,but all part of the experience. Dan is a great host, available if needed. The closest town,Ocean view, is a nice place to go for dinner or groceries. A great place to go for relaxation and away from the party crowd.
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve & Joy K.

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Heaven on Earth

Could write a book about this place. Such a quiet, relaxing & comfortable place, not to mention the amazing view! If you need a place to recenter & rejuvenate, this is it! Stayed for 5 nights & never left the whole time. Kitchen & grill perfect for making meals. The outdoor shower is to die for! Dan is an absolute perfect host with great attention to details of this lovely hale. Kitchen dishes, pots & pans were clean & nice; towels were thick & soft; bed was super comfy. If we're lucky enough to come to the Big Island again, we will definitely plan a stay here. Mahalo, Dan, for sharing such a wonderful home!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee D.

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Rick’s Place

Our second time staying here! If you need a perfect getaway from the stresses of the world, come stay here. Dan is a phenomenal host, one of the nicest humans you will ever meet, and his house just lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brady W.

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Wonderful

We stayed at Rick’s Place for our honeymoon and it was a great time. Would stay there again! Dan was very responsive and made sure we had all we needed and that we arrived safely. Please do yourself a favor and stay here. The outdoor shower, the view, the pool, and quiet neighborhood is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

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A piece of paradise—shared!

Excellent property! Probably the most well-equipped rental we’ve stayed at. Everything has been thoughtfully curated to make one’s stay enjoyable—it’s not fancy but immensely comfortable. The setting is fantastic—right on the ocean with a delightful plunge pool and plenty of shade if needed. It’s pretty private—minimal noise from intermittent construction and a rental house two lots over. Bring your food with you as the nearest stores are 15 or so miles away and carry the basics. Then settle in for a relaxing time! The night skies are awesome. The host Dan was accessible and helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

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Rick’s Place

This place is magical. The 180 degree views are spectacular. The private pool was a fantastic bonus. If you want a relaxing getaway then book Rick’s Place. We will be returning
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George D.

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Special Anniversary Trip

Wonderful property for our 30th anniversary trip. All amenities were as shown and we did not need anything. Remote location was a nice thing since we did not need to go to town very much. Owner made sure our stay was special. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn Claire

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Incredibile and relaxing stay!

My husband and I stayed at Rick’s place for my 30th birthday and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The house had stunning views from every room and the area was peaceful and quiet. As soon as we arrived, we loved Rick’s place so much that we canceled the rest of our plans and decided to stay there the whole trip. We didn’t miss a single sunset or sunrise and even saw a pod of dolphins! Our host Dan was super responsive and so welcoming. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

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Relaxing

This place was perfect. It is so quiet there! We loved the small pool to cool down in. The view was wonderful. I personally loved all the extras in the kitchen! It is so nice not to have to buy a whole variety of spices! I cooked all our meals and that stove is wonderful! We ate well, rested, laughed and had a wonderful time. Thank you so much! Oh I do have some advice…. Wear mosquito repellent!!! Even if you think they are not out. Wear it! I did not. And I suffered from it! Totally my fault though!!! This place is still worth it!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Del S.

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Special Place

This stay was at least my fourth, the home is special, the setting, the ocean, pool, everything was perfect, I wish I could buy it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

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Emma

Absolutely amazing! Every space was well thought out to enjoy the spectacular views. Can't say enough great things!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari K.

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Our greatest VRBO venue yet!

This property is amazing! I picked it because we wanted someplace special where we didn’t have to leave to enjoy the beauty of Hawaii. We scored and our visit with Dan was great. We will return to this paradise hopefully again and again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina S.

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Peaceful Place

Enjoyed our stay here in Milolii. The home has everything you need. Quaint neighborhood. The sound of waves crashing and ocean breezes were the best. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

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Another Amazing Stay

This was our second time at Rick’s Place and we were not disappointed. We stayed on the property 3 days and explored the island other days but made a point to be back to see the gorgeous sunsets. Dolphins came by almost every day, and we even saw a shark. Dan is an amazing host and easy to deal with. We really enjoyed connecting our iPhones and playing Spotify through his stereo system. Nothing better than listening to your favorite tunes while enjoying the incredible views from the patio deck. The outdoor shower is so relaxing. We look forward to coming back for another relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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John & Jenny Eureka, Montana

Ricks Place was Incredible!! We had a Great time and if we were just to relax here that would have been fine! Very comfortable with everything you need except food and theirs 2 markets just 11 miles to the south! Only here 6 nights but could have stayed much longer! Loved the pool and outdoor shower and the chairs out front to view sunsets!! We saw whales - dolphins and turtles right out front!! Dan's a great guy and glad we met him and he help with what ever we wanted!! My wife and I always rate the places we visit and we both said Rick's place is A+!!! Hope to return soon! John & Jenny
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

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True paradise

Wow! The only critique of this place is that the pictures do not do it justice. Seeing the beautiful green roof as we came down the mountain was exciting. While the home is beautiful, the first moment that we walked out the back door, we were in awe of the ocean beating against the cliffs. We had a high surf warning, and enjoyed a front seat to the waves splashing against the volcanic rock on the patio. It was a wonderful welcome, and instantly put us in awe of the beauty of the area. This home is wonderfully located between Volcanoes National park and Kona. However, getting to Hilo was not an inconvenience. Being in the southern area of the island, it was easy to make both sides of the island very attainable. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would highly recommend visiting Volcano National Park, Richardson’s Ocean Park and Rainbow Falls in Hilo, the Green Sand Beach, Black Sand Beach, and spending a day enjoying Kona as well. We rented a boat from Kona boat rental, and enjoyed snorkeling at Captain Cook and taking in the ocean. Couldn’t have been a more enjoyable experience and true getaway!! Thank you, Dan, for opening your home, and providing hospitality along the way.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

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Wowowow Amazing

We have been coming to the Hawaiian Islands for the past 15+yrs, having stayed in Hotels and VRBO'S. Rick's Place only needs to be described with one word WOW!! It was such a beautiful place. We loved the pool, the decor, the outdoor shower, all of it!! Rick's Place had everything my husband needed to cook with, as well as extra towels, coolers, comfy bed etc... We saw a whale everyday, and a Dolphin, super excited about that.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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Spectacular

Such a beautiful place, so hard to leave. We ended up not visiting other sites so we could continue watching the whales, dolphins, birds, waves, etc. and enjoying the well-stocked, open-air home. We had our wedding ceremony there on the cliff!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dan Lewis

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I live on a nine acre farm above Milolii by the Highway. I made the big leap across the ocean from the tiny Northern California town of Angels Camp. I am now a full-time Hawaii resident. I have been a business owner all my working life. I had a fishing tackle/marine/gas station/mini mart deli on a lake for 20 years and I was also a partner in a stone masonry sales and manufacture yard as well as a mobile lube company. I enjoy meeting new people and love to meet my guests. I have made so many new friends from all over the country and world. I find this my favorite thing about sharing this home with others.

Why they chose this property

Why is the house called Rick’s Place? The house was purchased from my good friend from Maui, Rick, who built it. For years, I would visit Milolii with him. Rick is an ultra-cool, amazingly artistic guy, and the architecture of the house shows his artistic flair and creativity. I have been blessed with friends and family who have helped us make it a truly loved special place, with most of the artwork furnished by talented friends.

What makes this property unique

The first time I visited Milolii, I wondered where where I was going, as I drove down the long road across the lava flow. But once I was sitting on the deck, overlooking the blue ocean and watching the humpbacks against the background of a red sunset, I understood the magic of the place. I helped Rick install the pool several years later, and that really made the house perfect. I'm pretty sure there is not another ocean front house anywhere in Hawaii or even in the USA with a private pool that is an affordable vacation rental. I love this house and you will be able to tell. It's not one of those vacation rentals furnished with cheap furniture and bare minimum of kitchen stuff. It is very well appointed and I do my very best to make sure you are comfortable in every way.

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