Luxury And Aloha Await You! Relaxation, Great Snorkeling, Large Unit

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Entire home

Lanai is the lower deck and the lookout is the upper. West view for sunset.

Large deck, remodeled. Garden views with limited ocean views.

'The Lanai' living room (cable TV, DVD, stereo)

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4715 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor Space

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Captain Cook, HI

Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary
‪4 min drive‬
Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
‪11 min drive‬
Captain Cook Monument
‪21 min drive‬
Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

South Kona Hideaway is near some of the best snorkeling Hawaii has to offer. We are situated between Honaunau (Place of Refuge) and Kealakekua Bay at an elevation of 900 ft. Your beautifully decorated suite has a living room with a queen sofa bed, large flat screen television with cable. Your living room opens onto a large lanai, where you can relax. Your spacious kitchen has a sink, microwave, toaster, full-sized refrigerator/freezer, and dining table. There is a small camp oven/stove and barbecue outside of this unit which is shared with the other guests. The bedroom has a king sized Sleep Number bed for your comfort, and private bath with shower.

We are easy to find, located approximately 45 minutes South of the airport, 30 minutes South of Kailua-Kona (town), and 20 minutes South of Keauhou. The volcano is approximately a two hour scenic drive. Your suite has dedicated parking, and a private entrance.

TA/GET 124-256-8704-01

We only have two suites, and we live on site. Don't know what to see? We can give you some recommendations.

No children under the age of 7.

Aloha and luxury await you! Welcome home to South Kona Hideaway!

Property manager

Tina Snapp and Keri Jones

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Outdoor Space

Parking available

Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 7

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Over age 7 and well behaved.

Events

Events allowed

If both units booked.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Can smoke on grounds away from the building.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: If both units booked.

Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

Property Registration Number TA-124-256-8704-01, GE-124-256-8404-01

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A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Captain Cook

Located in Captain Cook, this vacation home is in a rural area. Kona Coffee Living History Farm and H.N. Greenwell Store Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Keauhou Shopping Center and Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory. Bay View Farm and Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Captain Cook, HI

What's nearby

Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Bay View Farm - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
Kealakekua Bay - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
Captain Cook Monument - 21 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪Menehune Coffee Company - ‬15 min walk
‪Shaka Tacoz - ‬8 min drive
‪Sacred Grounds Coffee Farm - ‬7 min drive
‪Gypsea Gelato - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury And Aloha Await You! Relaxation, Great Snorkeling, Large Unit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury And Aloha Await You! Relaxation, Great Snorkeling, Large Unit?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury And Aloha Await You! Relaxation, Great Snorkeling, Large Unit?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury And Aloha Await You! Relaxation, Great Snorkeling, Large Unit located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary and within 3 mi (5 km) of Bay View Farm and Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative. Painted Church is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Apr 8, 2025

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

Awesome spot!

This rental is fantastic! They undersell it. The view is incredible and everything you need is available and more! Generous and lovely hosts, delicious fruit and muffins and eggs, hilarious animals and wonderful location.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim V.

Jan 4, 2025

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

Great Hospitality

I can’t say enough about our stay. Tina and Kerri were great hosts. Anything we needed they were prompt and attentive. The property was quiet, clean, and perfect for our stay. We would stay again in the future.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadine C.

Nov 24, 2024

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

Return visit to Paradise!

Tina and Kerri are wonderful hosts. It’s like returning to see old friends!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiki S.

Oct 21, 2024

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

Clean, large, beautiful view, kind hosts

This is our second time in Big Island. We knew we want to stay around Captain Cook area because we like to snorkel. We didn’t expect being greeted with the most delicious banana muffins. In addition, Keri and Tina generously share their fruits and eggs from the garden. The animals were all so cute and welcoming (yes including the geckos) - part of the package😊. We had two teen boys with us and the unit are big enough for all of us doing our school and work (at times) at separate spaces. Gratefully yours, CKMW

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 18, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Tina and Kerri were fantastic hostesses. They treated us with fresh fruit, and even fresh eggs from their own chickens, besides welcoming us with fresh baked muffins and a fruit plate to die for. The bedroom was quite small, but a sleep number mattress and an adequate closet made very comfortable. I could not check “quiet” because of the loud frog concert every night, but it was a natural sound easily muffled with ear plugs if one chose to do so. Otherwise, the area was very charming and quiet. We loved interacting with their many pets, that were never a nuisance, and enjoyed the landscape around their house, and the daily exchanges about eateries and beaches.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina P.

Jul 3, 2024

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

South Kona

We had a great stay. Tina and Kerriwere wonderful hosts.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody H.

Mar 13, 2024

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

Beautiful & Relaxing

The grounds are gorgeous and very well maintained. Tina & Keri are accommodating, giving and caring of all people, animals and their community. The units are very clean, well stocked and the beds and linens were more comfortable than most! We will definitely return to the Hideaway.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JACK R.

Nov 10, 2023

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

Captain Cook

Awesome location, accommodations, and hosts.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessi K., California, United States

Jul 21, 2023

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

Great location and hosts

Second time staying here and we enjoyed it just as much as the first time. Great hosts!! Plenty of space, great view, cooler weather being uphill a ways from the water. A really nice place to get away and relax. Plus it's just a short drive to great snorkeling.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taletha W.

Jun 20, 2023

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

Excellent location and sweet property

My family of four stayed here for ten days in June 2023. We had a great time all around and enjoyed this space immensely. Tina and Keri are gracious hosts, and we appreciated the homey feel of the place. The property information on the listing is accurate and there were no surprises. I recommend spot if you are looking for simplicity, a laid back feel and excellent proximity to many fun things to do! Fresh fruit, yummy muffins and fresh eggs are an appreciated touch as well!

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B., Aptos, CA

Apr 22, 2023

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

Hawaiian Paradise

Such a sweet spot in South Kona. The property embodies the natural wildness and beauty of the Island. Tina & Kari are excellent, experienced hosts. The added touches of baked goodies, coffee and fruit embody the spirit of aloha. Accommodations are very comfortable and well appointed. Feeling relaxed and rejuvenated from our stay at the Hideaway. --Mahalo Nui Loa

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luanne C.

Apr 15, 2023

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

Honored guests

We going coming back! The home was clean and comfortable with all kinds of amenities. We lacked for nothing—beach chairs, mats, towels, snorkeling gear, coolers. Tina and Keri made us feel like honored guests. They shared their farm fresh eggs, papayas, fresh roasted Kona coffee from their property, and other homegrown fruit. It’s true what others said about the amazing warm homemade muffins and generous fruit platter greeting.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia S.

Mar 15, 2023

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

Wonderful stay

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our South Kona Hideaway experience. The spacious lanai offered a fabulous view. No traffic sounds - only birds and nighttime coqui frogs. The Lanai unit was clean, well equipped and roomy. I enjoyed preparing meals at the outdoor kitchen! So great! The muffins, fresh fruit on arrival and fresh chicken eggs were a bonus. As were the resident kitties - we miss Ditto! Also, we were grateful for all the beach/snorkeling equipment that was available for use. Nothing was lacking! Thank you, Tina, for being an attentive hostess and for being around to answer our questions and to enquire about our day’s activities.

Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

Feb 18, 2023

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

Peaceful getaway

We had a great time!! Tina was an awesome host we so enjoyed our stay!!! Hope to make it back there again !!

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Jan 30, 2023

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

Great Experience

Tina and Keri were fabulous hosts! From the welcoming warm muffins to the fresh fruits and eggs, they were generous and kind. The evening view from the deck can’t be beat! The facility had everything we needed, was clean, and comfortable. The ladies gave us many helpful suggestions as far as activities and dining. It felt like we were leaving good friends when we left. We highly recommend staying here!

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D., Minnesota

Dec 12, 2022

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

Nice quiet area. Beautiful views off the Lanais

Host was great, all was extremely satisfying.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Nov 28, 2022

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

Quiet and relaxing vacation in South Kona

Tina was an amazing host and we really enjoyed our stay. Like other reviewers have pointed out, Tina provides delicious muffins, coffee, eggs, and fresh fruit from the property. The unit was clean and check in was easy. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro M.

Nov 6, 2022

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

Hidden gem

The most wonderful hosts greeted us with open arms, fresh fruit from the property and homemade muffins. The view from the deck is absolutely breathtaking, looks like it’s straight out of a movie 5/5 would recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raymond M.

Oct 31, 2022

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

Authentic and Soooo Friendly

The South Kona Hideaway property is perfect for easygoing travelers! It is priced appropriately and is the opposite of a luxury resort - and that's a good thing. You feel like an old friend visiting the locals. Tina and Keri are both incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. At the end of most days, we told them about our activities and they helped us plan the next day's adventures. All of the extra touches mentioned by other reviewers are true. This includes the homemade muffins awaiting your arrival (the chocolate chip ones are divine), all the snorkeling equipment you need, fresh eggs from their chickens (who we liked to feed our leftover lettuce), fresh avocados and other local produce (including site-grown Kona coffee), their friendly cats Ditto and Lester (who can be avoided if you're not a cat person), the dazzling sunsets from the back lanai, the comfortable sleep number beds and the effective bedroom air conditioner. We also enjoyed their recommendations regarding snorkeling locations and the great local restaurants (including Black Rock Pizza, Teshimas, Shaka Tacoz and Kaaloa's Super J's). The property fits the Big Island laid back vibe perfectly!

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

Sep 14, 2022

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

Great Property Even Better Hosts

What a great place to get away from it all and taste that Aloha spirit! This place is immaculately maintained with a bunch of little extras thrown in. Tina and Keri never slow down and they bring that tireless work ethic to the way they take care of their guests.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Delores (Dee) F., Oakland, Ca

Jul 5, 2022

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

Authentic and Delightful

One of the many reasons we like The Big Island is the diversity of landscape, climate, and accommodations. We like cooler weather, some rainy afternoons, authentic landscapes (read "non-resort") and kind, down-to-earth people. South Kona Hideaway offered all these, with many extra delights. Tina and Keri were caring, helpful, and generous hosts - sharing their farm's bounty of fruit, extraordinary estate-grown (theirs) coffee. The warm-muffin greeting was delicious and so appreciated after a very long day of travel. The outside camp stove/oven worked just fine, with all the various cookware we needed for (their chicken's') eggs-over-easy, grilled salmon, and pizza. The lanai was perfect for our yoga practice; some of it covered for shade and rain-protection. The location is a fairly quick drive to Kona. Staying very near Captain Cook, is -- for our taste -- ideal. Mahalo, Tina and Keri!

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

peter k.

Jan 15, 2022

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

Amazing experience and sterling hosts

This is a simply amazing property with million dollar views. The hosts are very experienced and accommodating. The best place to stay on the island.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernadine C.

Nov 19, 2021

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

A week of paradise!

I love to read reviews, but am terrible at writing them and normally skip the opportunity but I had to make an exception this time. Tina and Dr Keri were absolutely wonderful hosts ! We picked this as a home base for snorkeling and couldn’t have been more pleased. We were greeted with the most amazing muffins (fresh out of the oven) and a fresh fruit plate on our arrival Tina’s advice about everything was spot on and I even made my own guacamole thanks to her guidance and freshly provided avocados. There were fresh coffee beans right from their farm and a grinder available. I’m not normally a coffee drinker but they offered iced coffee suggestions and I was hooked! The local area information notebook provided for the unit is very detailed and accurate which was especially helpful for snorkeling. It’s so helpful I would actually take it with us on our day trips! Sunsets on the lanai were not to be missed! I highly recommend a stay at South Kona Hideaway!! We will definitely return to this treasure on our next visit to Big Island. Mahalo to Tina and Dr Keri for the perfect end to my husbands work conference. Deanie & Michael

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

Nov 15, 2021

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

Spectacular hideaway with Aloha Extraordinaire

loved staying in the Lanai so much I’m thinking of a return already! Tina & Keri are incredibly kind, generous, gracious & knowledgeable hosts who readily shared spot-on tips that proved invaluable. Grateful for extraordinary hospitality, fresh baked island muffins, fruit plates, chilled coconuts, morning coffee, beach tips…AND snorkeling!! Aloha Christine

Stayed 18 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauran H.

Mar 26, 2020

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

Wonderful hosts and beautiful setting

This is a perfect home-base for exploring the Kona-side of the Big Island of Hawai'i. Perfect for a couple, and there is a sleeper-sofa in living room as well. Beautiful view of lush vegetation from back-porch, and the hosts accommodated our needs, and more.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

About the host

Hosted by Tina Snapp and Keri Jones

After many trips to Hawaii, we finally bought a home and relocated here in 2012 from Colorado. Tina is a retired nurse and Keri is a veterinarian. We have travelled the world in search of the best snorkeling, and this rivals the best. We are willing and happy to help with recommendations, but will otherwise be out of your way.

Why they chose this property

South Kona Hideaway is one of the most relaxing places we've ever stayed. The property is beautiful, the sunsets incredible, and you're only 10 minutes from beautiful live coral and brightly colored fish. Your own lanai and a cocktail... What more could you want?

What makes this property unique

Your continental breakfast will be delivered to your unit the night before and ready when you are. You can get up early or sleep in. You will not have to worry about somewhere to park, or being able to find your way back at night on a one lane jungle road. We are only half a mile off the main highway, on a 'full sized' paved road. Snorkel equipment, beach chairs, and boogie boards are available to borrow during your stay.

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English

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