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Honl's Beach Hale: Airy Oceanfront Home w/ Beautiful Views & Relaxing Yard

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Picture yourself in the Private Hot tub overlooking the Ocean
Comfortable Living Room for your time to relax
Amazing ocean views from the Private Lanai
Property is right on the beach. Couldn't get better than this!
Details

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 686.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kailua Kona, HI
  • Kailua Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Magic Sands Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Shared Bathroom 2

Primary Ensuite

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Honl's Beach Hale: Airy Oceanfront Home w/ Beautiful Views & Relaxing Yard

This stunning property is now accepting longer-term stays at reduced rates. Please inquire for details.

***Please note there is a 7 night minimum during the holidays. Christmas reservations must check out by 10AM on Dec. 27 and New Year's reservations can check in on Dec. 27 or after for a week. There is a 14 night minimum to book both Christmas and New Year's.***

Location, location, location!!! HONLS BEACH HALE is located in the heart of the Kona Coast on the famous Ali'i Dr. This fantastic ocean front property offers unsurpassed, stunning sunset views. Hear the waves crashing and smell the sea spray as you relax and vacation at this 3 bedroom, 2 bath ocean front home. Step off the expansive grass area and land right on the water! Go for a morning or sunset swim in the warm, soothing Hawaiian waters. Come experience old Hawaii at its best!!

Our traditional Hawaiian home is newly remodeled, and extremely comfortable. Upon entering this inviting home you will find a cozy living space with pocket doors that fold back and completely open the house up to the covered lanai. The lanai sports a grill, plenty of seating and places to lounge and dine for a peaceful, relaxing outdoor living experience. The three bedrooms have very comfortable beds, and the primary has a Roku TV. The primary and the second bedroom share a jack and jill bathroom. The third bedroom shares a jack and jill bathroom with the living room. In the newly remodeled living room there is a smart TV, Wifi, and all the modern technological conveniences needed to stay connected. The traditional kitchen is well equipped and makes it easy for our guests to cook and make themselves at home. There is ample off street parking, and after a refreshing dip in the ocean, spray off in the outdoor shower!

This wonderful home is located just 4 doors south of HONLS Beach at Wai'aha Bay. This is a beach of soft white sand mixed with coral debris and small lava rocks. There are grassy knoll and picnic tables with plenty of natural shade. HONLS Beach is one of the most popular boogie boarding beaches on the Big Island. Additionally, this home is right on Ali'i Dr! This area really is the heart of local shopping and dining! Come experience the historical sites, beachfront attractions, food, farmer's market and wonderful shops at this very well-known location. Also, just one block south is the Royal Kona Resort. Across the street is a board rental store that has all the equipment needed to enjoy the beach. HONLS Beach Hale's location is unsurpassed!

Many of our guests have experienced the magic of this traditional Hawaiian cottage with its amazing location. Here is what some of them had to say:
"It really is the most special spot and location in Kona."

"The outdoor shower is fabulous!"

"Comfortable furniture, quiet, wave sounds, spectacular sunsets on the ocean…..this place has real soul."

"The gentle rhythmic sounds of the rolling surf are calming to me as I sit on the large lanai, feeling the trade winds carry the scent of the plumeria blossoms over the well manicured lawn bathing me in the aloha spirit of the Hawaiian Islands."

This lovely home is located on the bustling Ali'i Drive, close to numerous shops and the famous Honl's Beach. Although downtown pedestrian traffic noise may be heard at times, the pristine backyard provides serenity and stunning ocean views to be enjoyed year round.

We look forward to welcoming you to HONLS BEACH HALE! Come stay with us and enjoy all the Kona Coast has to offer.

A/C Notes: This home is equipped with window unit A/C in all of the bedrooms. However the living room and kitchen are not equipped.

This vacation home has been registered as a Transient Accommodation with the State of Hawaii - HAWAII TAX TA-101-318-4512-01
This property is a licensed short term vacation rental. STVR-19-350469
TMK 750180670000

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Washer
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Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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

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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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number GE-101-318-4512-01, TA-101-318-4512-01

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located by the ocean, this holiday home is in Holualoa Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. Hulihee Palace and Hulihe‘e Palace State Monument are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kona Inn Shopping Village and Kona Farmers Market. KBXtreme and Kona Community Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Kailua Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Kona Brewing Company - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Kailua Pier - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The Rocks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Island Lava Java Kona - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Laverne's Sports Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Gecko Girlz Shave Ice - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Humpy's Big Island Alehouse - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Honl's Beach Hale: Airy Oceanfront Home w/ Beautiful Views & Relaxing Yard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Honl's Beach Hale: Airy Oceanfront Home w/ Beautiful Views & Relaxing Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Honl's Beach Hale: Airy Oceanfront Home w/ Beautiful Views & Relaxing Yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Honl's Beach Hale: Airy Oceanfront Home w/ Beautiful Views & Relaxing Yard located?

Located in Holualoa Village, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Honl's Beach and Kailua Pier. St. Michael The Archangel Church and Kona Inn Shopping Village are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

brent M.

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

Great trip!

Great property, and a very communicative host. We would happily stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Erik S.

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

Kona house

Great location. For the price, they could give more attention to common daily items like ample toilet paper, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Big island

Fabulous all the way around!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe & Whitney F.

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

Outstanding outdoor space!

We absolutely loved the outdoor space this home offered oppose to a resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

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

Great location on the water!

Overall a great location! The house is shows it's age, but the location and being on the water overrides any shortcomings. Being right on the water, steps from the beach and walking distance to town was perfect. Great communication from the property manager. They quickly resolved any issues or questions we had. We would definitely stay in this location again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda E.

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

Hawaii stay

The place was nice. Thank goodness for the air conditioning it was much needed. The wooden chair on the porch was cracked on a piece and when I sat on it without noticing, the ring broke and pinched my leg. The stove had one burner not working. The sliding doors were difficult to slide without using both hands. But overall the place was pleasant and welcoming. We all (4 of us) had a great experience. Thanks for sharing this home.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Beautiful property and beautiful ocean view

We absolutely loved our stay at Honl's Beach Hale. It was beautiful, quiet and relaxing. The property had everything we needed during our stay. The management was great at communicating with us; each process to get house keys. We loved watching the ocean waves, the sunset, the sunrise, the boats and being so close to the ocean. The bedrooms stay cool at night with the window air conditioners and the beds were really comfortable. We highly recommend this property and will definitely stay there again if we return to Big Island.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

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

Little Beach house in Paradise

We absolutely loved the Honl Beach House!! It reminded me of the old beach houses at home on Long Island. It was homey and comfortable!! Great vibes!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcy S.

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

Beautiful spot!

We had a wonderful time communing with the ocean in this lovely place.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

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

Beachfront respite

This house gave us just what we wanted. Ocean front lounging and taking in of the views and waves. The house is serviceable and the management very responsive to questions and needs. Highly recommend this spot in paradise.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

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

Just what we needed!

This property suited our adult family perfectly. We loved snorkeling right from the property and the outdoor shower made rinsing off so nice! We watched whales breaching one morning and enjoyed the quick walk into town. A classic beach house with a great location.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke G.

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

Ocean Living

You really feel like you are part of the ocean here. Sitting outside listening to the waves is the calmest I’ve been in a long time. Loved it and would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donn L., Belmont, CA (near San Francisco)

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

Forever Spoiled

Although we both grew up near the ocean, being steps from the waves lapping on the lava rocks was something special. Breakfast on the deck and cocktails toasting the setting sun were both very special. We even viewed whales breeching a few hundred yards offshore one morning. Located next to Honl's Beach, it was a short and easy stroll into town, yet close enough to golf courses, snorkeling tours and the amazing Volcanoes National Park. Our next visit to the Hawaiian Islands will once again require being steps from the sea.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla A.

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

Perfect. We loved it

Great location. Very clean. Comfortable beds. Great lanai. Driveway could use a couple of mirrors for ease of turning into traffic. This is a very special, classic Hawaiian house. Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph T.

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

Beautiful ocean view

The house was pretty cool. The beach was excellent and the sunsets from the property were amazing. The walk is doable to downtown but recommend driving if it’s too hot. Having air conditioning was a God send, while it didn’t cool the house completely it was still a relief. The hot tub is very dated and weathered. We opened it up to look in it but did not sit in it. The umbrella at the paved sitting area isn’t very useful as it is very small. There is a note on the description about there being ring cameras at the property and they are located on the lanai looking over the dining table and down the corridor looking directly at the outdoor shower. Kind of hard to let loose and relax with cameras pointed right at you. We didn’t have anything to hide so I guess no big deal. I did reach out via email to see about checking out at noon instead of 10 due to our flight time and never heard anything back. All in all I would recommend staying here. We feel the pros outweighed the cons, and the price was right.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David S., Sparks,NV, USA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Honl's Beach Hale

House was in a great location with easy walk to beach access four houses down. AC Units in Bedrooms were a life saver, living room never cooled off even with fans and windows open, Unit would be greatly improved with AC in living room, guests had to stay in bedrooms to remain comfortable, or outside where it was cooler in shade then in living room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location-can’t beat the views

The location is EXCELLENT with great views of the ocean just out the back. Close to Kona… we walked there daily. Watched surfers and the home was a great base camp for all our adventures out. The lanai, patio and garden are lovely. this is the very best part of the home. The house is large enough and a very “beach house” vibe. The very small kitchen did have what we needed, but we only made light snacks, cocktails and coffee. We ate at restaurants and local food stops for the stay. The fridge was large and worked well. The electric range was difficult because the knobs have all been scrubbed where you can’t read the settings. But I can’t cook on electric anyway… so that may not be an issue for others. There is ceiling fan in the kitchen, but this was the hottest room in the place and wasn’t enough to cool it. The living room could use a A/C unit and possibly some heat blocking curtains in the kitchen for the afternoon sun? The bedroom unit air conditioners do work really well, so no issue sleeping and all the beds and bedding were very nice. We were disappointed with the layout of the home. The 3rd bedroom required you to exit the room through another person’s bedroom to leave. So very little privacy waiting for it to be clear to enter or exit that room. And the bathroom that is Jack in Jill to the living room has really zero privacy. It has one louvre door with gaps and paper thin so you know when it is occupied if you get my meaning - the door to the bedroom for
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B., Nevada, USA

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

Lovely beach house!

My family (husband, 2 teenagers, and a 7yo) and I enjoyed our stay here. The location on Ali'i Drive is very convenient. We walked to shopping and restaurants often. The ocean being right in your backyard is just amazing! The house was clean, and we appreciated the bodyboards to play with at the beaches. Most of the provided goggles and fins were broken, however, and we didn't realize it until we were trying to use them in the water. Minor pet peeve: no regular table salt provided in the house. They allowed us to check out an hour later than usual, with last minute notice. I am VERY appreciative of that! We would stay here again :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Sanders E., Napa, CA

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great setting - but wow.....

Ok, we have stayed in countless VRBO properties - and if you check our reviews (both from hosts as well as our reviews of properties) they are always top-notch positive. We never have an axe to grind. So, I want to be fair here: Pros: - the setting is amazing, great oceanfront views - very close to town, so you can walk to almost everything in the area. - outside shower (mentioned by many guests) is awesome - sliding exterior wall was wonderful Cons: - the house is WAY more rundown than the pictures show. I took many pictures of holes in the baseboards/walls, grimey tile and walls, stained counters, rusted fridge/washer/dryer, etc. For what they charge it's pretty inexcusable that they dont replace these items periodically. I have pics - I'll see if I can post them. - upon check-in the hot tub water was dirty from the previous guests. We had to call to get it cleaned, so we couldn't use it for 3 days while it was cleaned and came up to temp. - upon check-in the tv was broken. It took 3 days to have a new tv delivered and installed. - we are not clean freaks by any stretch, but the house was grimy/dirty (even tho we had to wait til 4pm to check in because the cleaning crew was still working). After complaining for 3 days we had to hire our own cleaning crew who took 4 hours to clean what should have already been clean when we got there (which was eventually reimbursed by the owners). - the oven and outdoor BBQ were dirty upon our arrival (even the cookie sheets were dirty!). - we found rodent droppings along the walls and in the corners. The prop manager finally sent an exterminator, so we had the pleasure of having rat traps in the house during our stay. - chaise lounges are chain-locked to the patio, so you cant move them into the shade when needed. Huh?! We stayed at this property for 11 days - and once we had it cleaned it was quite "ok". To be honest, when you're outside on the lanai its really quite nice, but for what we paid we felt completely ripped off. Im sorry to say we would NEVER stay here again (and I cant say that about many other VRBO's we have ever stayed in). The owners finally agreed to refund us 1 night stay - but honestly does 1 night out of 11 seem fair for all of the above? All I can say is "rent this home at your own risk". Thankfully we had great VRBO homes the rest of our 23 days in Hawaii, or else our hard-earned vacation could have been an epic disaster. Sorry to be so blunt!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Avery C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Clay E.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good and bad

Mostly our stay was all good, however the biggest issue was that one of the bedrooms was accessible only through one of the other bedrooms. So to use the bathroom in the middle of the night, you had to go into someone else's bedroom, waking them up. Otherwise it was mostly as advertised, right on the water, with a beautiful view.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice but older beach home, with a beautiful view from the backyard!

We had a good experience with some very positive things to report, but also some issues that we had. The home was originally 1 bd/ 1 bath that was expanded at some point. There is no front door and I could never lock the sliding door (I had to lock the gate assess hoping no one would jump the fence to rob the place). Of note on the new floor plan: there were two rooms added with a bathroom in-between. The one bedroom is accessible through the kitchen but the other bedroom is accessible only through that bedroom (and bath) or through the original bedroom. It doesn't have any egress except through someone else's room. There were outlets that didn't work, we also blew a fuse when a room A/C unit was plugged in; we had ants in the kitchen one day... all kind of expected for an older beach home, but not at the premium price charged. We enjoyed the wonderful tide pools just beyond the back rock wall. The view was gorgeous and eating out on the covered patio was quite enjoyable. We made use of the outdoor shower (but kind of sharp rocky floor) and the covered spa. Overall a nice experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia S.

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

Beautiful view

Very nice place and great lication
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Donavan H.

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

Stay here for its location

We enjoyed our stay here for its location. The view is spectacular, with beautiful sunsets. My husband enjoyed snorkeling right off the backyard. We made use of the hot tub (though it is not located on the patio as the pictures suggest). We really enjoyed the outdoor shower and the lanai. We spent much time outside. The house itself could use some work. It was clean enough, but it is just quite dated and not as nice as the price and description suggests. There is no central air and one A/C unit did not work. All in all though, we did enjoy our stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

William M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Beautiful views.. space needs TLC

The good: Amazing view of the pacific in private setting Hot tub worked and was clean Home fully stocked with pots/pans/silverware/etc, bathroom supplies, towels, beach towels (beach chairs in rough shape) Walking into town was extremely convenient Late check out offered Grill worked and was nice to use The bad: Gate was broken and could not be locked from inside. Sliding door on the property but was tricky to lock when leaving.. gate being open gave us some nerves the first night or two Hot tub is next to the home by the gate, not on the patio by the ocean. The furniture on the patio at the ocean was not nearly as nice as in the pictures The AC did NOT work… at least not safely. The duct work to the outside was ripped from the wall so the exhaust and hot air stayed in the room.. we used them as fans. It was 85 during the day and 75 at night in September. The bedrooms never got under 80 even during the night. Sleep was possible but uncomfortable. The ocean breeze worked in the living room but not the bedrooms **I asked the property manager to correct this, even just one of them as soon as we got there but didn’t get a response on the matter The ugly: MICE. There were mice droppings in the kitchen all over the shelf when we got there. They were eating coffee grinds from previous guests. I cleaned that up and hoped for the best. The next 2 nights they got into all food we had out. I let the property manager know this, I asked to hold off on traps until we left. We stored our food in sealed containers and didn’t have a problem the last night. The exterminator was there setting traps as we left and spotted a few unaddressed holes for easy access in the living room. Dealing with this added a ton of anxiety to the trip. Overall: This is a property with so much potential, but it needs some TLC. Mice, gate issues and AC are unacceptable.. if the AC wasn’t in the description, sure it was manageable living without it. I would not have booked a place with no AC. If you are used to roughing it a bit, this place has charm and incredible sunsets.. For us, this place just added too much stress with the issues. I’m going with 3* because obviously this is not advertised as resort living.. and it certainly was not. Give this Honl’s beach hale the makeover it desperately needs!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

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