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Makana Kai Hale: Oceanfront House on Famous Ali'i Drive

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Overlooking the turquoise sea, this property offers expansive balconies and a serene atmosphere surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
Enjoy breathtaking ocean views from this room's window, featuring a comfortable bed and a convenient nightstand with a lamp.
Relax in this serene room with a large bed, nightstand, and ocean views from the balcony.
Enjoy stunning ocean views from this house with a sloped roof, adjacent to a pool and lush greenery.
Cozy seating area with a console table, bookshelf, and bar stools, offering a view of the outdoors.

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Kailua-Kona

Located in Kahaluu-Keauhou, this vacation home is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Magic Sands Beach and Kailua-Kona Beaches. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Magic Sands Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Keauhou Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Kailua Pier - 10 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Makana Kai Hale: Oceanfront House on Famous Ali'i Drive

Located right on the water, Makana Kai, gift of the sea, has been family-owned for more than 40 years and retains the feeling of visiting a beloved and well-furnished home. The house has been renovated with a new kitchen, appliances, beds, fans, furnishings, and a rebuilt Ipe lanai. The beauty of this house is its spectacular location at the edge where the pacific ocean meets the Kona coast. Guests love the views from the deck: sunrises, ocean tides, dolphin spinning, whales in winter, golden sunsets, the moon over the water and stargazing at night.

The house has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and is best suited for two couples or a family with 2-3 children. The primary bedroom has a king sized bed. The guest bedroom has a Japanese-style shoji screen doors that sections off the room to provide privacy of a separate sleeping area in the room. The sleeping arrangement would be one queen bed and one double bed. You have the option to open up into one larger room or close to two smaller sleeping spaces. The The house stays cool through the open louvered windows and daily ocean breeze. Some amenities in addition to a full kitchen include a barbecue and washer/dryer. There is beach gear for your use: cooler, boogie boards, beach chairs, mats and umbrella.

A short walk north from the house is Magic Sands - a white sand beach - and Mile 4 Marker Cove. Less than a mile south is Kahalu’u known for its calm waters, snorkeling inside the breakwater and surfing/stand-up-paddle-boarding at the point. The nearby Keauhou Shopping Center has a market, bakery and coffee shop, restaurants, a book store, shops and a movie theater and also hosts a Farmer's Market on Saturdays.

In the town of Kailua (4 miles north) are restaurants, shops, and historic sites including the Hulihe’e Palace of Queen Kapiolani and Kamakahonu Bay, a home for King Kamehameha in his later years.

Most activities along the Kona Coast are within a few miles of the house: swimming, snorkeling, golf, hiking, biking, deep sea fishing and diving and exploring the art galleries of Holualoa. You can also enjoy drives around the island to the beaches and hotels of the
northern Kohala coast, see the spectacular Waipi’o Valley, explore beautiful waterfalls and rainforests, visit the old Hawaii of Hilo and journey to the Volcano National Park to see the active volcano Kilauea.

Whether you seek adventure sports or quiet time to relax and renew or something in between, vacationing at Makana Kai will be a blessing to you and your family.
We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
~The Smiths

STVR#19-364693
TAT#038-146-2528-01R
***All Reservation Requests greater than 12 months in Advance MUST be approved in advance by the Broker In Charge. Rates are subject to change.***

**All guests are required to sign a rental agreement with Knutson & Associates Property Management & Pay a refundable Security Deposit of $1000.00 or Purchase a Damage Protection Plan of $49**

Please note this home does not have Air Conditioning.
The vacation home features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

Property manager

Knutson property Management Division

Languages

English, Hungarian, Slovak

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Property Registration Number TA-038-146-2528-01, GE-038-146-2528-01

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

1466-230079

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Kahaluu-Keauhou within a 10-minute walk of Magic Sands Beach and Kailua-Kona Beaches. You'll also find Kahalu'u Beach Park and Keauhou Shopping Center within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Makana Kai Hale: Oceanfront House on Famous Ali'i Drive a good place to stay for couples?

With a stay at this waterfront vacation home, couples will appreciate amenities like a kitchen in each accommodation plus kitchens and ocean views in some.

Are there hot tubs at Makana Kai Hale: Oceanfront House on Famous Ali'i Drive?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Kona Intl. Airport (KOA), which is 13.3 mi away (25 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Makana Kai Hale: Oceanfront House on Famous Ali'i Drive?

Yes, every accommodation at Makana Kai Hale: Oceanfront House on Famous Ali'i Drive comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.

Makana Kai Hale: Oceanfront House on Famous Ali'i Drive Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location but older property that can be very noisy

The house is nicely located on the water and close to two great beaches. However, the two back bedrooms are along the street and extremely noisy. If you’re a light sleeper don’t plan on sleeping due to loud cars, motorcycles or people playing music as they pass by. The main bedroom is fine and has ocean sounds which is a good bit different from street sounds. We effectively consider this a one bedroom house since two were too noisy to be used. I slept outside on the deck after the first night (with bug spray). During our stay, the house next door is being renovated so you get construction sounds during the day. In the past, if construction was happening, the landlords would at least tell you. In fact the last time in Kona in a different property they not only told us but gave us a discount. Not here. The house does come with a fully stocked kitchen and beach stuff. The deck overlooks the ocean and you can watch sunsets. You’re close to beaches and great restaurants as well as grocery stores. Overall, I give it a poor rating because if you can’t sleep it’s not worth what they charge. I’m not the only person who has written about the noise issue—I didn’t realize how loud it was.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We loved this property! The location is ideal and the view is outstanding . It is clean and comfortable. We would stay here again if returning to Kona for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best family vacation spot!

My family and I stayed here for three nights and had the very best time! We absolutely loved the back deck with stunning views. The house was well stocked with beach supplies and other household amenities/condiments/cooking supplies. We would 1000% stay here again! Thanks so much for hosting us on the big island!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Darcie L.

Thank goodness for the deck

While the views and the deck are amazing, there were several issues with this property that made our stay less than ideal. 1. The bedroom ceiling fan was not working (fixed on our last day) and no AC so the bedroom was fairly uncomfortable despite a plug in fan. 2. Bathroom body wash had not been filled so I was told to purchase my own and submit receipts for reimbursement. Not worth the headache. 3. None of doors (sliding wooden) close/open. Like none. They all requires two hands to use. When running to the bathroom and kids this was a pain. 4. Broken kitchen cabinets. We really did enjoy the location and the beautiful views of the ocean but for what we paid, this home fell a little short of expectation.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela A.

Liked: Cleanliness

About as perfect as you can find!

This beach home is paradise. We had plenty of room for our family with the three bedrooms. The deck and the view is what makes this perfect. Watching whales and dolphins while having breakfast or lunch or supper or just hanging out!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a great location!

We loved it!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaunna G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocean and sunsets were amazing!

Comfortable charming home. The deck and ocean was fantastic. Swimming everyday off the rocks was so great! Relaxing to a beautiful sunset was fabulous The dolphins every morning was a treat!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property!

We had a great stay. The house is really nice and the views are fantastic. Perfect for our family of 4.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

georgia h., Portland, OR

Liked: Cleanliness

Life on the water

Beautiful five day stay at Makana Kai Hale. Simple, uncluttered home perched above the water and waves with all the basics (and a bit more) needed for a very comfortable stay. Great deck! Great sunsets!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Can't beat location

Gem of a cottage right on the water. Thoughtful amenities provided, .4 mile easy walk to Magic Sands Beach with beach volleyball, .7 mile easy walk to Kahaluu Beach with surf lessons. Perfect for family with adult children to have independence.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oceanfront paradise!

Our group of 6, 4 adults and 2 kids spent a week at this wonderful property. The owners have recently renovated and the house is immaculate! They have all of the necessary amenities you will need when staying at their house, including extra towels and beach towels, bathroom toiletries, a nice bbq and a well stocked, very nice kitchen. The main highlight of this house for us was the amazing view!! We enjoyed many mornings and afternoons out on the back deck overlooking the water and the beautiful sunsets. Would love to stay at this house again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Holiday

Great property right on the ocean. Perfect for a holiday with my family of 5. Great communication with the property manager. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021