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Beach
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

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Kailua Kona, Hawaii
  • Popular LocationMagic Sands Beach11 min walk
  • Popular LocationKahalu'u Beach Park7 min drive
  • Popular LocationKeauhou Shopping Center9 min drive
  • AirportHilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)116 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.

Magic Sands Retreat: Remodeled Cottage,Walk to Beach, Incredible Location,AC!

The Magic Sands Retreat is a quaint 3 bedroom/2 bath cottage just around the corner from the famed Magic Sands Beach and the Ali'i Drive beach corridor. Just a 10 minute walk to the most popular beach in Kona!
This upgraded home shows attention to detail with an artists touch with many tasteful upgrades throughout including remodeled kitchen, bathrooms, flooring & Air Conditioning!
The home is nestled in the middle of tropical and mature landscaping. Enjoy the sounds of local birds in the trees. Although modestly sized, this home offers several areas for entertaining, reading a book or soaking up the sun.
The home offers easy access to Magic Sands Beach through a public deeded access trail. Great for a morning swim or playing in the surf.

Immediately upon walking in, you'll be greeted by a fully equipped kitchen adjacent to the Living Area. Kitchen features granite countertops, gorgeous cabinetry, Large Island, Dishwasher, Fridge/Freezer, Stove/Oven!

The Living Area is comfortable, dining available at the Island or the Dining Table. Split Air Conditioning System Available in the Living Room & All Bedrooms have Wall AC units!
Cable TV & High Speed Wifi Internet are featured in the property. TV in the Living Room!

One of the guest bedrooms is featured as a Media room with a Sofa that pulls out & has a Television/Air Conditioning.
The Master Bedroom has a Queen Sized Bed, Wall Air Conditioning Unit, and Private Bathroom with a Walk in Shower.
The Guest Bedroom that goes to the Lanai features a Queen Sized Bed & a Wall Air Conditioning Unit

Washer/Dryer Available for Guest Use at the home as well!

***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 in addition to purchasing a Damage Protection Plan or providing a Security Deposit if they stay at this property. Inquire within for specific details**

TA#TA-032-770-3040-01
STVR#19-351488
NUC#19-604

Property manager

Knutson property Management Division

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)

General

  • 1 unit

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Policies

Check-in

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

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-032-770-3040-01, TA-032-770-3040-01

Property is also known as

1466-219448

About the neighborhood

Kailua-Kona

Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Kahaluu-Keauhou, a neighborhood in Kailua-Kona. Haleo Luau and Holualoa Gallery are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Keauhou Shopping Center and Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory. Kona Le'a Plantation and Kona Community Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • Magic Sands Beach - 11 min walk
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 7 min drive
  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 9 min drive
  • Keauhou Bay Beach - 10 min drive
  • Kailua Pier - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • On The Rocks - 13 min drive
  • L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - 9 min drive
  • Laverne's Sports Bar - 13 min drive
  • Magics Beach Grill - 6 min walk
  • Tropics Tap House - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magic Sands Retreat: Remodeled Cottage,Walk to Beach, Incredible Location,AC! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Magic Sands Retreat: Remodeled Cottage,Walk to Beach, Incredible Location,AC!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magic Sands Retreat: Remodeled Cottage,Walk to Beach, Incredible Location,AC!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Magic Sands Retreat: Remodeled Cottage,Walk to Beach, Incredible Location,AC! located?

Located in Kahaluu-Keauhou, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Magic Sands Beach and Kailua-Kona Beaches. Kahalu'u Beach Park and Keauhou Shopping Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 53 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Everardo

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing, is located very near by the beach, we just walked like 3 min to the beautiful Magic Sand Beach
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy
Beautiful property has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful spot
We had a wonderful time during our stay here. The home was incredibly clean and the perfect set up for our family of five. We used the kitchen a lot to cook, especially breakfast and dinner. There were lots of supplies for beach days, chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, even a wagon. The location was very convenient and made exploring the Kona coast so easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F., Oak Park

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Thanksgiving Holiday
In 2013 we had stayed in Kona at a hotel. but this time we wanted to rent a house to have more flexibility. We came across this listing and could not believe this house was available. We got the three bedrooms as we figured our daughters (20 & 17) would not want to share a room...we were wrong. They shared the room with the twin beds and loved it. The kitchen was brand new and updated. Everything we needed was there. We especially enjoyed the deck/lanai in the morning where we had breakfast/tea/coffee. A bonus for us was that the house had beach chairs, boogie boards, and coolers for our beach days. Also, it was a few minutes to walk to Magic Sands Beach. After traveling for many hours it was perfect to walk to the beach and see the sunset on our arrival day. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home
We enjoyed our stay at the Magic Sands Retreat. Beautiful home with a great laini for relaxing or enjoying my an outdoor happy hour. One bedroom has 2 twin beds and not a double pull out couch as described. Would definately stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect quiet rental
The house was beautiful, very well kept, and in a perfect location for us. Walk to the beach and restaurants and short drive to shopping center and the harbor to go fishing. Only 20mins from the airport as well. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
If I could leave 6 stars I would. Can't express enough how great a stay we had. The house was perfectly comfortable wnd all bedrooms had AC. Foe the beach, they had what you needed. Boogey boards, snorkels, beach chairs, coolers, a wagon, they even had Aloe for those inevitable days of too much sun. Walking distance to the beach, a few miles from some great restaurants. If you're in Kona, this is the place to stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convienient, comfortable and a bit exotic
Very nice home. Clean, comfortable and relaxing. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable bedding and very nice family room area. The wrap around deck provided a great place to relax and admire the tropical surroundings. Convienient to multiple shopping and dining options. Check out Gypsea Gelato.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bailey F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home for a family get away!
We'll definitely be looking to rent this wonderful home again if ever back on the island! It had everything we needed and you couldn't beat the location. We were pleasantly surprised to see that the third bedroom now has two twin beds instead of a pull out couch. All in all, we were very happy with our booking!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property and wonderful stay!
Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kacey T., Mound, Mn

Liked: Cleanliness
Favorite stay
This house was beautiful, and had everything we needed (including a large amount of coolers, beach gear, even fishing pole). My kid asked to return to the house weeks later. The yard was beautiful and had many outdoor places to relax. I could not recommend this property more highly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place
The place is fantastic, including all the amenities which meant we did not have to rent snorkeling gear or chairs for the beach. The house is very nice and clean. Great porch to sit and have coffee each morning. Great location. Would greatly recommend to both couples and families to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful comfortable property
Enjoyed this property that was comfortable with a wonderful amenities. Would return to this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanie C., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay!
We loved our week vacation in this home. The house had everything we needed and we loved sitting out on the deck. The location was great with a short walk to the beach. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Liz R., Hailey, ID

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Liked our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pictures don’t do it justice
This house was absolutely gorgeous. It met all of our needs for space and entertainment. The air conditioning in each room made it that much more magical. The house is close to all the delicious food spots, and the gorgeous beach. The cherry on top is that the rental includes chairs, umbrellas, and sand tools which my son thouroughly enjoyed. Could not have asked for a better rental
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location and House
Within ten minutes of our arrival, we were incredibly excited to have chosen this house. It's in a quiet area with an amazing outdoor seating/deck area. The house itself is incredibly well-kept and stocked. The walk to the beach was even shorter than I thought.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious home walking distance to Magic Sands Beach
Our family of 5 adults and 1 baby really enjoyed our stay here. AC in every room was a blessing and there were multiple fans around the house. The floors were clean and laundry on site helped with our need to pack less. The house had a cooler bag, beach chairs and umbrella, which helped with our day trips and beach days and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Great location- only 5 min walk to the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach house
We really enjoyed our stay at this wonderful beach house. Everything was as described, clean, comfortable. There is lots of stuff for the beach, toys, towels, boogie boards, … It‘s really only a five minute walk to the beach. We had breakfast on the porch every morning, the kids loved playing in the garden and watched the geckos. All in all it was a perfect week that we spent here!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!!
Beautiful home, great location, and everything you need! The air conditioning is a definite plus. The kitchen had every utensil and appliance you could ever need and was so well organized. The Magic Sands beach is so close and beautiful!! We loved our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this property! On more than one occasion we grabbed our suits and the beach umbrella and towels provided by the property and made the short 4 min walk to the nearby Magic Sands Beach. Crossing Al'li Dr was no major issue and the water was beautiful. We leveraged the washer/dryer on several occasions and the only issue I had was reaching into the large washer to grab socks at the bottom. I'm 5'2" and could have used to a step stool as the unit was definitely oversized. Nice for fitting in large loads but tough on a us short people! LOL The house had everything we could have needed and more (bug spray included). We'd come back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
Our family really enjoyed this house. Everything was well appointed and the location was great. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and location
We really enjoyed our stay in the well furnished and comfortable home. It was clean and well maintained. The walk to the beach is close and we loved the location. We had a wonderful time staying here.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wesley E., Shelter Cove, CA 95589

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House
Beautifully decorated fully equipped and located on a quiet street. A five minute walk to Magic Sands Beach, a great boogie boarding spot and a picnic and sun bathing beach. You don’t have to bring anything extra, the house is fully equipped with snorkeling equipment, chairs, beach umbrellas, boogie boards and beach towels.
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2022