Situated at 600 feet elevation on the side of Hualalai Volcano, Three Palms is a private, two-room (plus a bath) suite in a private residence in a quiet neighborhood overlooking Kailua Kona and the Pacific. The location is ideal...only a few hundred yards up the mountain from the Hawaii Belt Road (State Highway 11, Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway), one mile south of Kailua Kona town proper, and a little more than nine miles south of Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA)(approximately 20 minutes to/from the airport).
Although the house is occupied, you need never see or interact with the owner (unless you need assistance!), as you have your own private entrance and a lanai and deck for your exclusive use.
The three rooms include one king bedroom with a garden view, a connecting bath, and a lounge that can be used as a bedroom, with a queen-size sleeper sofa and ocean views. The suite is intended for a couple, a couple with small children, or two couples (the maximum occupancy is four people), but the ideal use is by a couple who are looking for a quiet, relaxing environment.
The king bedroom has two small desks with power connections if two of you want to use your laptops at the same time (the house has 500 Mbps service, and the modem/router is just outside the room).
For those rare times you will want to stay in, the suite includes a kitchenette with a microwave oven, toaster, and refrigerator, as well as a deluxe Keurig (coffee, tea, and hot chocolate provided), and a dish-washing area is provided on the side lanai. A small-capacity washing machine is also provided, with a drying rack (and a retractable clothesline in the shower).
For your stay-at-home entertainment, there's a 75-inch Samsung Smart TV with Netflix and other movie channels.
You'll have beautiful ocean and 'jungle' views from the deck, which is yours to use exclusively. There's a table and four chairs protected by an huge umbrella, useful day and night (includes soft, warm lighting), an L-shaped lounge, and two separate chairs with small table, all for contemplating the gorgeous sunsets while enjoying your wine.
So, come to Kona and enjoy your stay at Three Palms!...
Registration Number: TA-149-031-3728-01, GE-149-031-3728-01
Michael D.
Mar 25, 2024
Three Palms was just what we were hoping for. Out of the hubbub of the city, but only a mile from downtown Kailua-Kona. An incredible view over the city and the Pacific. So peaceful and quiet except for the beautiful symphony of the tropical birds in the background.
The property has everything we might have needed. We enjoyed the lanai so much that we got a to-go order every dinner but one, so as to watch the beautiful sunset after sunset, beating the ambiance of any restaurant in town.
Very clean, and a super comfortable kingsize bed. Well stocked with many extras that you continue to discover. And if something is needed, the Owner will do his best to get it for you.
Carel V.
Feb 19, 2024
We had a lovely one week stay in this Paradise. The facilities were super clean, the bed was perfect, loved the shower and THE LANAI - oh my what a treat. Soft breezes , perfect temperature, genial host. Steve was wonderful, fun to talk with, very responsive but otherwise quiet as a mouse.
John M.
Feb 13, 2024
Great central location to a lot of things. Privacy...and a great view. Host was very accommodating. We would stay here again!
Timothy B.
Feb 11, 2024
Steve's place is the perfect get away, peaceful and stress free, we will be back
Viccie B.
Feb 01, 2024
The view from the place was incredible - it was hard to leave. The sunsets were memorable. The location is very convenient to everything in the Kailua-Kona area. Steve was a great host with terrific local recommendations. He was very communicative and helpful when needed, but otherwise unobtrusive and went out of his way to attend to our every need. The residence/apartment is in a very quiet neighborhood and was well equipped, the bed was comfortable and linens were very nice, with a spacious bathroom, functional mini kitchen and huge smart TV. We enjoyed the large private covered deck and open lanai with sofa and eating area to take in the beautiful landscaping and sunsets. All of the amenities are well thought out. We also made friends with the neighborhood cats (-: We highly recommend this rental if you are looking for a quiet place to relax.
Kris F.
Oct 11, 2023
This is our second time staying here and again, it was just lovely! The place is very clean, quiet and has a great view of the water and town.
Jim N.
May 17, 2023
Three Palms is a nicely appointed apartment attached to the main house, but with its own private entrance, lanai, and facilities. The location is excellently situated in a quiet residential neighborhood only 5 minutes from downtown Kailua-Kona. The Herringtons are attentive, gracious hosts who go out of their way to make sure their guests feel at home. Ying was on the spot to take care of our every need. This was our second stay here and we would come back again and again.
Justin G.
Mar 31, 2023
Amazing sunset views and quiet evenings. The neighborhood is safe and gives you a local feel to your vacation. Stephen was a gracious and accommodating host. We would definitely visit again.
christopher s.
Mar 21, 2023
Great visit, very helpful and easy to work with.
Shannon P.
Mar 02, 2023
Since we were Island hopping with our son and his fiancée, we didn’t need accommodations for an entire week. We chose this location due to activities we wanted to do in Kilauea-Kona. Super convenient to airport too. 4 adults: Mom & Dad (50’s) had bedroom, son & fiancé (20’s) had fold out couch ~ extremely comfortable and private. Birds chirping, island breezes ~ if the breeze isn’t cool enough for you, simply turn on your AC! LOVED the outdoor table. Beautiful view! Safe neighborhood.
The kitchenette was more than adequate for our stay. Microwave, keurig, small fridge/freezer. We were on the go, and mainly slept here, and enjoyed the patio for morning coffee & evening cocktails. Mr. Herrington is a wonderful host. He has a binder with detailed restaurant recommendations. He provided beach chairs, cooler, & beach towels too! There is a small washing machine & wifi available too.
Without question we loved our stay and plan to return! Mahalo!!!
Randy S.
Feb 16, 2023
Great place, and view! Very quiet area. Great place for a couple to stay.
Kris F.
Feb 09, 2023
Steve is the most accommodating, very mindful of his guests’ needs and his place reflects that. Everything you need right down to beach chairs, beach umbrella, sunscreen, fans and a huge tv. The photos are an excellent representation of this lovely home. Downtown and all the stores are 5 minutes away. Best of all, it is so very quiet and the view breathtaking. We will continue to book here when we return.
Melissa L.
Jan 31, 2023
Steve and Sterling are excellent hosts. The place was clean and spacious, everything one would need is there, and parking was easy. Communications were excellent. Stephen had plenty of great suggestions for island activities, dining, etc. We’ll definitely stay here next time we visit Kona.
Stephen and Sterling also have a great car to rent on Turo.
Reginald B.
Oct 13, 2022
This quiet hillside property offers uninterrupted, ever-changing views of the Pacific Ocean and the Kailua-Kona shoreline. The bedroom and living area are flanked by a lovely lanai, surrounded by lush gardens framed with lava rock walls. We spend most of our time at the roomy patio table, shaded by a large, positionable umbrella. We ate our meals, checked our laptops all by the table. Many daylight hours were spent by the artist in the family sketching the views and painting with watercolors. Rustling palm fronds, birdsong, and the lowing of cattle provided the daytime soundtrack, with the chirping of frogs in the evenings. The outdoor kitchen wash station and newly installed mini-washer made cleanup easy. Steve, our host, was gracious and helpful, but never intrusive. This property is perfect for visitors who want to experience the Big Island like a local. If we gets the chat, we will stay here again.
Jim A.
Jun 20, 2022
We really enjoyed the property, was perfect for us. Great attention to details, very clean and wonderful view from deck. Owner is terrific. Would definitely book again.
