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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Captain Cook, HI
  • Popular LocationKealakekua Bay7 min walk
  • Popular LocationKona Coffee Living History Farm10 min drive
  • Popular LocationCaptain Cook Monument21 min drive
  • AirportKailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)47 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Steps to the Ocean at Manini Beach at Kealakekua Bay! Konakays

Kealakekua Bay (which means Pathway to the Gods) has one of the Big Island's most spectacular coral reefs. Because it is a Marine Life Sanctuary, the fish are plentiful and swarm over the well developed reef that slopes from the shores into the ocean. Spinner dolphins, Manta Rays, and Green Sea turtles are commonly seen resting in the Bay. Humpback Whales visit in the winter season from January to March. The reefs make this area an underwater showcase, so come enjoy a swim or snorkel, and dive into some of the worlds most pristine waters, all well within walking distance from the house. Often there is an opportunity to swim with the plentiful spinner dolphins, right in the bay.

Enjoy the peacefulness, beauty, and spirit of old Hawaii when you visit this vacation rental home at Kealakekua Bay. Get away from the crowds and traffic in Kailua-Kona town.

This well equipped home has everything needed for a comfortable stay from a week or two to a month or more. Fully furnished, 2 bedroom with 1 1/2 baths, fruit trees and garden, and cooking utensils, and laundry facility. It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the tranquility of old Hawaii. Call Kay for reservations or information and when you leave a message, please also give your time zone and best time to call. With our low rates, you can enjoy more activities and still have a great place to stay. Local fruits provided when in season. Bonus: Upon your arrival, you are provided a supply of Kona Coffee, Juice, Milk, Bread, Jams, Eggs, and some local snacks.
This house has two levels. Upper unit is vacation rental. Downstairs has a quiet couple .
There is a BBQ garden and tables under the mango tree so its cool and shady. There is a wash area for beach items. You can relax outdoor.

Keywords: House

Property manager

Kay Wilson

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Property Registration Number GE-016-175-7696-01, TA-016-175-7696-01

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Steps Ocean Manini Beach Kealakekua Bay Konakays House
Steps Ocean Manini Beach Kealakekua Bay Konakays Captain Cook
Steps Ocean Manini Beach Kealakekua Bay Konakays House
Steps Ocean Manini Beach Kealakekua Bay Konakays Captain Cook
Steps Ocean Manini Beach Kealakekua Bay Konakays

About the neighborhood

Captain Cook

Located in Captain Cook, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. H.N. Greenwell Store Museum and Greenwell Farms are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Magic Sands Beach and Kapahukapu Manini Beach. Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative and Bay View Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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What's nearby

  • Kapahukapu Manini Beach - 4 min walk
  • Kealakekua Bay - 7 min walk
  • Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 7 min drive
  • Kona Coffee Living History Farm - 10 min drive
  • Captain Cook Monument - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 13 min drive
  • The Coffee Shack - 12 min drive
  • Kona Grill House - 12 min drive
  • Gypsea Gelato - 13 min drive
  • Shaka Tacoz - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to the Ocean at Manini Beach at Kealakekua Bay! Konakays pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to the Ocean at Manini Beach at Kealakekua Bay! Konakays?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the Ocean at Manini Beach at Kealakekua Bay! Konakays?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the Ocean at Manini Beach at Kealakekua Bay! Konakays located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Kapahukapu Manini Beach, Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park, and Hikiau Heiau State Monument. Kealakekua Bay and Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 89 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

henry h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
This area is incredibly beautiful Truly heaven on earth
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and very welcoming. Couple of take aways
Amazing location. You really feel like a local. So close to key Captain Cook venues. Apt is large. They supply all that you need and more. Frig was stocked with some great treats. Such Aloja spirit. WiFi is sporadic and not strong in half of the house. Window unit for the master and many fans provided. Overall a great experience and super nice owner Kay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kona Kay's house was perfectly located, a 5 minute walk from the beach and still very quiet. Manini is a slice of Heaven. The house is not new or fancy, it's somewhat old fashioned, spacious, quiet, clean. The beds are very comfortable...having a bath and a half was great...Kay was very helpful, kind and friendly but not at all intrusive. She offered fresh fruit from her stand, nice because there are no nearby stores. Parking is easy. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

maria s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location, Fantastic Host
This upstairs unit is a 5-minute walk from the most beautiful beaches in Hawaii. Kaye was an amazing generous host. The unit is well-equipped and very clean. The heat during our stay was intense so we scheduled our time away from the unit in the afternoon and evening. A window AC unit made the bedroom bearable at night. Thanks for a great stay Kaye!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mel V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and host
Location within close walking distance of Kealakekua Bay and Manini Beach. Kay was very responsive, helpful and generous with her abundance of fruit. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful oasis
Amazing location a short walk from a wonderful historic bay with fantastic snorkeling. Swam with a manta ray one morning. Kay was so kind, provided us with more fruit than we could handle, and plenty of other food and goodies. The neighborhood itself is also great to walk around, with plenty of beautiful flowers and birds. Very short drive to Two Step and The City of Refuge, both of which are must sees. I would recommend this spot to anyone I know.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location!
We thoroughly loved staying here! The location is amazing- close to the water, and lots of things to do. The kitchen is well equiped and the space is comfortable with two full bedrooms. Kay is a gracious host - she shared fruits from the property and let us pick some too. She runs a fruit and baked goods stand next door. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

liran

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Kay was very kind and the property was clean but air condition is must in hawaii and in the condo was have only portable air condition in 1 room
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol G., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
We very much enjoyed our stay at Kay's comfortable and spacious apartment. We love Kealakekua Bay and all that it offers and Kay's apartment was well suited to our experience. Kay was very responsive to any of our needs and her Hawaiian hospitality was very much appreciated. Maholo Kay!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia H., Juneau, AK

One of our favorite things about this house was the location
One of our favorite places on the big island is the Manini Beach Park at Kealakekua Bay. This is the first time we rented a property in this area. This house was within easy walking distance of Manini Beach. Kay was an accommodating host and allowed us to make a quick stop, before check in time, to drop off food we were bring with us from another rental. Kay shared some of the fruit with us from the many fruit trees on the grounds. The house itself was an older home and a bit dated. The most unfortunate thing about the house was the windows did not face the prevailing wind and it would get hot during the afternoon. We didn’t spend much time at the house so it wasn’t too much of a problem for us. Fortunately, there was an air conditioner in the master bedroom which made that room comfortable for sleeping.
Stayed 19 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Walk to perfect snorkel site
Very homey and well-equipped house, just a couple of blocks to a nearby park and tiny beach.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was clean and convenient to the water. Also the view of the mains Loa eruption was nice
Easy process
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele F., Wiesbaden

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfekt stay
The appartement is in a quietscht area and is big enough for 4 person. It has a kitchen with everything you need. Enough towels in the bathroom and a washingmachine in the backyard. It was perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Byron T., Taylorsville, Utah, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location - poor property
The owner was nice and friendly, as well as the neighbors. The location can't be beat for the activities we pursued. Manini Beach nearby is a great grassy and shady park - a nice place to hang out. The property has a lot of deferred maintenance issues including fans that do not work, burned out lights, lights too dim to be useful, lamps that don't work, and a slow tub drain. The fridge had a lot of someone else's leftovers. Some items were to be treats left by the owner but opened items are not reasonable to be left. I understand bugs are normal for Hawaii but roaches and their droppings in the kitchen and elsewhere and a gecko jumping out of my cereal box were a little too much for me. The one-room air conditioner in the main bedroom was ok but the rest of the house was very hot. That is probably normal - but don't plan on being cool in this property. There are a lot of fans but blowing hot air around makes an air fryer, not a cooling system. I didn't dare touch or move much in fear of bugs, droppings, or breaking something. Summary - stay in the neighborhood but at a different property.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rihui

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good time staying at Kay's lovely place. It's very conveniently located near two-step, which made our snorkeling trips so easy. It's also just a few mins of walk to our Kayak launching site to captain cook. There's a lot of room on the second floor. And the kitchen is well stocked. The communication is smooth. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

sherry t.

Liked: Cleanliness
So close to the beach
Perfect for what we needed. Quiet clean and close to the water
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Javier M., Madrid, Spain

Liked: Cleanliness
Fine stay
Just some coachroaches...
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip, Salt Lake City

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big island
We enjoyed our stay. Lots of room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
House by the bay
Short walk to the bay. We had a very nice stay. House is very well situated. Very nice owner.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Barbara J., Bay Area, California

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bring roach repellant and be prepared to dump compost across the street
The day before we were due to arrive, I received a call from Kay indicating that her previous tenant had made a mistake and needed to stay an extra night. She suggested that my sister and I sleep in the same queen-sized bed in a different unit on her property. When I indicated I'm immunocompromised and that's why we booked a 2-bdrm unit, she said she'd call her friend to see if one of us could stay 'up the road' while the other stay in the queen bedroom. She didn't call back until after I'd called and emailed (six hours later) to tell me not to worry & it was all 'fine'. I really wish I would have gone with my gut instinct on this. I honestly don't know how there have been so many 4+ star reviews. We told her to expect us at 4pm. When we arrived at 4:15pm, she was still cleaning and told us to just go walk down to the beach, without giving us directions. The place was wiped down well enough but the caulking in the bathroom was dirty, the sofas didn't have real cushions, most of the towels were scratchy, and the only supplies in the fridge were whatever previous tenants left there (no milk or coffee). There's no garbage disposal; just a bucket with a lid upon which is written that you're to dispose of it across the street. One night we were visited by a flying cockroach and something even larger that I've never seen in my life. We shooed one out the door and my sister killed the other with her shoe. These were the largest but not the only insect visitors we had, including several moths and run-of-the-mill roaches along with some very tiny ant-like creatures that were on the kitchen table. The room I was staying in was extremely dusty the first night but after running all of the fans, it eventually aired out. The larger of the two bedrooms has a swamp cooler but that's the only AC in the unit. The reports of Kay bringing over baked goods or providing coffee was not our experience. She did hand us a bunch of bananas one day as we were driving in, though, and was very curious about our plans. The main benefit of this place is that it is within walking distance to Manini Kapahukapu Beach Park which is the location of some of the most stunning sunsets I've ever seen, as well as Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park, and just a short drive to Two-Step & the City of Refuge. If that's worth the rest, then by all means book this inexpensive VRBO.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina S., Olympia, WA United States of America

Liked: Cleanliness
Nestled in right next to beautiful Kealakekua Bay
This is not only the most affordable place in the neighborhood, but it is THE neighborhood that people travel to from across the island, and come from all over the world, to experience. It was so lovely to call it home away from home for a while. It is perfectly situated to enjoy this special area. Off street paved and flat parking. Excellent outdoor shower to rinse off after a swim and/or snorkel. Kay is a gracious host and is just next door if you need anything. I miss it already!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly S., Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness
Steps from the beach
Budget travelers will appreciate this well-equipped place in beautiful Napoop’o on Kealakekua Bay. Two of us did multi-hour dives from the beach, which a mere five-minute walk away. On top of that, Kay is a such a gracious host.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Live like a local in Napo’opo’o
Kay’s place has everything you need and the location is within walking distance of some of the very best snorkeling in the world. Kay is next door if you need anything and runs the fruit stand out front. You’ll eat a lot of fruit! We plan to come back, our stay was wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Value in paradise
Not fancy but very functional. 3 minute walk to great snorkeling and local park. It is hot inside during the day but lots of fans and windows make it bearable. Great location for quiet people that want to explore more and sit around less.
Stayed 35 nights in Nov 2021