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Welcome to HALE HONU, a beautiful vacation home right on the water front in Kailua-Kona!
Hale Honu means "House of the Sea Turtle," aptly named for the "family" of turtles frequently seen frolicking in the surf in front of the house (known locally as "turtle cove"). This very special gated oceanfront home is perfectly situated to offer privacy and unobstructed views of the Kona coastline.
Hale Honu is a two-story, four bedroom, three bath, truly OCEANFRONT home with extraordinary views of the ocean from all rooms of the home. The home is designed with an upstairs 3 bedroom/2 bath main house, and a large 1 bedroom/1 bath studio/suite with a separate entrance. In July of 2007 we completed a major remodel upstairs, including all the windows, both bedrooms and baths, and the kitchen, and exterior. The bedrooms each boast a 4 X 10 foot retractable window...it's like sleeping on the bow of an ocean liner! The master bath has a new jetted bathtub and a custom Mango wood vanity and vessel sink!
You can rent the entire home or either portion! SEE EXCLUSIVE SUITE RENTAL AND MORE PICTURES AT vrbo listing # 46951.
This gated property is surrounded by a beautiful lava rock wall and borders Pahoehoe Beach Park (an oceanfront beach park with shaded sitting areas, grass and a small keiki (child) friendly beach). A two minute walk takes you to MAGIC SANDS BEACH, the best white sand beach in Kailua-Kona, and famous for body surfing & boogie boarding.
Our home is located just four miles south of the heart of Kailua-Kona village, and two miles north of the Keauhou shopping and cinema complex. Hale Honu is close to everything but is in a world of it's own!
The grounds of the property are nicely landscaped and totally private, enclosed within 6 foot lava stone walls. There are many comfortable places to sit and bask outside in the sun, or relax in the shade of the palms and tropical greenery, including many varieties of orchids. An antique bench from Thailand and a hammock for two rests in a romantic shaded garden area at the ocean's edge.
When the sea is calm, there is excellent snorkeling at the abundant reef and arches directly in front of the house; the ocean can be entered and exited from the lava outcropping on the property when the surf is low. You can also easily enter the ocean from the always sheltered small beach at Pahoehoe Beach Park just nextdoor. We swim with Honu (turtles) almost every time! A large lava shelf has excellent tidal pools for exploring at low tide.
The main living area of Hale Honu ("the house") is upstairs, where there are two nicely appointed large bedrooms, plus a 6X10 foot sleeping quarters with a single bed, two full baths, and a sunny, open kitchen and living area, leading to the covered tiled lanai. The kitchen is a gourmet's delight with a 5-Star range, french-door refrigerator, and lots of workspace. The 180 degree views of the Kona coastline are breathtaking from the living area. You may never want to leave this spot!
Throughout the home there are open beam cathedral ceilings and nearly floor to ceiling windows making the home light and airy, with full ocean views everywhere. The sound and energy of the ocean are present in every room. Decorated with Balinese antiques, fine art work and elegant tropical furnishings, you will feel like ali'i (royalty) in this home.
Our favorite lounging spot is the queen sized futon on the upstairs lanai-perfect for a shaded nap or sleeping over the ocean!
On the garden/ground level is the fourth bedroom, the "honeymoon suite". It has been designed as a complete PRIVATE STUDIO/SUITE with a separate, secured entrance, outdoor garden, dining and relaxing areas. This large (650+ square feet) space includes a king-size bed romatically draped in privacy sheers, and a comfortable sitting area with tropical decor, perfect for entertaining or snuggling (!).
The suite has a complete kitchen with cook-top and refrigerator. The bathroom was luxuriously designed with marble tile and glass block, and a large shower containing dual shower heads, (for sharing of course!). Windows and sliders encompass all of the makai (ocean side) walls, so you can simply let the ocean air in, or step out and be right at the ocean’s edge.
Spend your evenings on the tiled tropically decorated ground-floor covered lanai in the Kama'aina (Local) way...barbequeing and talking story. This 400+ outdoor living area if filled with the sound of waves, trade winds, and Hawaiian ambience.
When rented in it's entirety, Hale Honu would be a PERFECT SITE FOR A FAMILY EVENT (reunion, celebration). The beautiful outdoor areas will accomodate a large party, with room for outdoor cooking/reception areas, seating, and spectacular ocean views.
We strive to make our homes and your experience in them unique and filled with the spirit of aloha. You’ll find the home tastefully decorated, carefully maintained, and filled with lots of little extras (CD collection of Hawaiian music, binoculars, books on local history and cultural sites, etc.)
This home imbues a special feeling of Peace and Aloha to everyone who visits it, and it is with that Aloha that we welcome you!
Please Note... We do offer this property for vacation rental in three different ways:
* Entire Home (including suite for a full three bedrooms and three baths)
* Upstairs Only (three bedrooms and two baths)
* Suite Only (one bedroom and one bath) (See vrbo listing #46951)
THE AVAILABILITY CALENDAR LINKED TO THIS SITE REFLECTS AVAILABILITY FOR THE UPPER FLOOR OF THE HOUSE ONLY. THE SUITE CALENDAR IS VIEWED AT VRBO # 46951, or click on "All My Rental Listings" below for details! Sorry ,it's the only way we could do it! Simply call or e-mail with any questions regarding availability!
Mahalo and Aloha,
Peter Knoblich and Darla Mabery |
