Centrally Located Downtown Gem

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Kalani St. This is the view driving down into Kailua Kona Town.

When in season the Royal Poinciana trees have beautiful flowers that line the st

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Kailua-Kona, HI

Kailua Pier
‪15 min walk‬
Kailua-Kona Wharf
‪15 min walk‬
Kamakahonu Beach
‪16 min walk‬
Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

EVERYTHING IN TOWN AT YOUR FINGERTIPS!
5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 1 full kitchen, 1 kitchenette with bar sink, 1 office/storage room house just minutes walking distance to all restaurants, sports bars, shops and beautiful beaches in the heart of kona! Just up a hill in a quiet neighborhood with no traffic noise in a very peaceful area yet close to town! A perfect spot!
A spacious 2500 sq. ft. two story house. On top, a lookout patio with stairway and downstairs a covered patio with bbq.
Access to a separate laundry room with washer and dryer. Private parking on premises. A four burner webber barbecue. Trash and recycle area.
We check our guests in personally with our manager. If there is anything that our guests need, if there are any problems or malfunctions, he is just a phone call away to resolve the problem.
Our neighborhood is away from the main highway, up a little hill in a very peaceful and quiet neighborhood. All the neighbors are very quiet and respectful to everyone. Tall banyan and ficus trees give a private feeling.
Public transportation is offered just down the street at the local bus stop about 5 minutes walking distance. Rental vehicles available for rent at the Kona airport by reservation. Rentals also available for Keiki (baby/infint/child) i.e. strollers, pack n play, cribs, car seats etc.
Please let us know if you are planning adventures or events and we can better help you to organize for that. Thank you and Aloha!

Property manager

Jeri Macres

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Please let us know if your planning an event/party

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking on roadside at end of the driveway

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

Note from host: Please let us know if your planning an event/party

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number W89978705-01

We should mention

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

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Historic Kailua Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Magic Sands Beach and Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary, while Hulihee Palace and Hulihe‘e Palace State Monument are cultural highlights. KBXtreme and Kona Community Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. 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

Kailua Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Kailua-Kona Wharf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Kamakahonu Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Magic Sands Beach - 9 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
‪Island Lava Java Kona - ‬15 min walk
‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
‪Denny's - ‬16 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Centrally Located Downtown Gem pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Centrally Located Downtown Gem?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Centrally Located Downtown Gem?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Centrally Located Downtown Gem located?

Located in Historic Kailua Village, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of St. Michael The Archangel Church and Kailua Pier. Kona Inn Shopping Village and Moku‘aikaua Church are also within 15 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sherry J.

9 January 2025

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

Kona House

The property was great and the host was very nice. She provided some Christmas decorations and we had fun decorating. Hawaii is very beautiful and the house was in a good location. Loved it. We all had a great time.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly V.

23 October 2024

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

Fit our entire family!

We took our family to Hawaii as a celebration and there was plenty of room for all of us. We each had our own bedrooms, and the bathrooms were plentiful. It was nice to have a washer and dryer on the premises. As other reviewers have said, it didn't have central air. Very few homes on the island seemed to have it. There were fans in each room which helped at night. We did see a bug or two in the house, but there were hundreds outside, so that didn't surprise us. It was a great location for groceries, restaurants by the pier, and even a pharmacy when we needed it. It was easy to get to our snorkeling and manta ray excursion. We had two rental cars and we were able to park both of them in the driveway. There were beach supplies that we borrowed. We really appreciated the coolers so we could pack a lunch and take it the day we needed it. Overall, it was a great location and great house that provided us with the ability to be with our family, yet have private rooms in case we needed some time away from our family.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carie L.

18 September 2024

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

Friends' vacation

We had plenty of private and communal space to rest and hang out with each other. We like being so close to town, so we don't always have to drive each time we went out.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory C.

13 July 2024

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

Almost everything was great

The house was great. We all enjoyed our 3-night stay. The one complaint is that the travel crib (in the listing) was broken. We rented the house in part because we were travelling with a 2-year-old and the listing said there is a travel crib. With no travel crib, we would not have rented the house. When we found the crib, the mattress was missing and the frame was broken on two sides. It was unusable. We contacted Jeri immediately and she gave us the name of a place that would deliver one the next day.....if we wanted to rent one. She flatly refused to pay for the rental. I don't blame her for having a broken crib; perhaps the last renter broke it. However, I expect the host to provide what is promised.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

21 May 2024

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

Perfect home for a large group

We only stayed one night but it was perfect. The property manager was very helpful and kind.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raff and Roxann N.

30 April 2024

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

Great house

We were a group of 10 and this house was great for us. We had plenty of room for everyone and it was close to shopping, beaches and a beautiful view. We would definitely recommend this house

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine p.

3 April 2024

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

Family reunion

The house was perfect for our family reunion. The entire house suited our needs for space and sleeping arrangements. The house was spotless and well supplied too. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

David H.

11 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Place to Stay with the whole family.

Our stay was great. It was frustrating at the start to not have an address. Once we got there, the accommodations worked great for our whole family.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

15 February 2024

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

Hillside home

This property was perfect for us, our adult children & our grandchildren. We walked down to the pier each of the evenings that we were in Kona to view the beautiful sunsets. There was a grocery store just a few blocks away & restaurants downtown.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

30 January 2024

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

Perfect for the whole family

Huge house with room enough for our entire extended family (7 adults and 3 kids). The upstairs living room was very airy and comfortable. Lots of room for people to spread out and not be on top of each other in between excursions. Very close to downtown.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny B.

18 January 2024

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

Great stay

Each family unit had their own space. Worked great

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

2 January 2024

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

Best way to bring in the new year on Kona

Great house and fun area close to everything we needed!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Linda S.

24 November 2023

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

Kona Getaway

We had a great time at the Downtown Gem. Walking distance to shopping, restaurants and main street in Kona. The area around the unit is a little run down but the house itself is great. Perfect for a large group.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erwin C.

9 July 2023

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

Great stay…well stocked!!

We are 3 families wide range of ages and the 2 levels with ample living and sleeping space. Highly recommended rental.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dedrick S.

26 June 2023

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

Very nice place to stay

Very quiet area, and the house was very beautiful! Well-maintained, and we would want to stay here once again in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arin H.

6 June 2023

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

Awesome stay

Property was listed as a 5 bedroom with only 4 pictures of the bedrooms which worried me at first as we had 6 individual parties. But to my relief and surprise the unit had 6 bedrooms and 4 baths. Everything is located nearby. I would stay again if i plan another golf trip to kona.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve I.

11 April 2023

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

Great house for our family

It was great!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannel R., Montana

14 February 2023

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

Great Stay

Perfect home for our family of 10. Great location-10-15 min walk to restaurants, shopping and the ocean. Beach towels, beach toys and coolers are provided. The kids loved the boogie boards! Quiet neighborhood. We would definitely book this home again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

8 January 2023

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

Great family Getaway

We had a great stay in Kona- 3 families (6 adults) with kids from 18 months to 10. The location was very convenient to everything and the host was very responsive to any questions we had.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tianyi Z., Portland

19 November 2022

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

Spatial, Clean Place to Stay

The house is spacious, comfortable for us 9 adults. Beds are comfortable too

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carie L.

7 September 2022

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

Sept vacation

We love staying at this property, it’s clean, very comfortable, the decor is well thought out and tropical. The kitchens are clean and well-stocked for groups that love to cook and grill. The A/C units made it very comfortable during the day. We are repeat visitors, and will come back tiny phone

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

14 August 2022

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

Family vacation

We had a great time. It was very hot but coolers and fans helped. Coqui frogs were annoying but not property owners fault. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms and two cooking areas. Would have liked more outdoor space. W/D were very nice and adequate. Ours was a family get together with family from Europe. Central location helped as we toured from Hawi to South Point to Volcanos to Hilo to Konaha.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mona T., Hilo, Hawaii

3 August 2022

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

Disliked: Location

A lot of rooms and bathrooms :)

This house was perfect for me and my family. We are from Hilo, and were in Kona for my daughters wedding. There was enough bedrooms for all of us and we appreciated having 4 bathrooms. The house was very clean when we checked in :)

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

7 July 2022

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

Great house for a family reunion!

Great house and a perfect location! Owners were very responsive and helpful. We had 8 adults stay very comfortably in the 6 bedroom, 4 bath house with 2 kitchens. We were in Kona for my son's wedding. We really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD M.

4 July 2022

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

Refreshing refuge after a long flight

Nice relaxing, quiet & roomy home.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jeri Macres

Originally from Southern California, both Jeri and Steve met here on the Big Island in the early seventies. Married since 1979, and have a son named Chris. Our love for the ocean and island life has kept us here ever since. Come and enjoy a relaxing getaway.

Why they chose this property

We love the location close to town, where the beach is just a few minutes walking distance. Shops and restaurants are endless fun, and the Farmer's Market provides local fruits and vegetables, flowers, and local gift shopping.

What makes this property unique

The view from the upper floor is beautiful, with the blue water sunsets, and with a classic view of the mountainside as well. The covered downstairs patio is a place to be outside with privacy. It is a nice cool, quiet, hilltop compound, where you can relax. The driveway is lined with banana trees fresh to pick from. The neighborhood is very quiet with lots of shade. It is a very unique place, which made us fall in love with it!!

Languages:

English

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

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