Manini Beach Breath Taker
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Located in Kealakekua Bay, a protected marine sanctuary and an ideal spot for snorkeling, diving, and kayaking, this 2BR/2BA oceanfront property is lovingly named Kaikanani (the beautiful sea) and sits right on the water’s edge. Look no further, you’ve found your home in paradise!
With breathtaking ocean views from every bedroom, this rental is perfect for a family or group of friends. From the minute you arrive, you’ll feel that laid-back aloha vibe. Enjoy a tropical drink while you grill on the patio by the sea.
Rent kayaks from the vendor next door, go snorkeling, or take a guided tour to learn about the nearby cliff caves. Coffee lovers won’t want to miss a chance to tour a local farm in Kona Coffee Country. Walk just steps to secluded Manini Beach.
ABOUT THE HOME
This plantation-style home boasts hardwood floors, wicker décor, and vaulted ceilings. Open the sliding doors in the living room to enjoy the island breeze and kick back on the sofa, love seat, and two chairs. Play the provided board games or watch a movie on the 32” TV.
Enjoy fresh caught seafood and locally grown tropical fruits. The open kitchen has everything you need to prepare tasty home-cooked fare. Gaze out at the sea while preparing favorite recipes, or make use of the charcoal grill on the patio for a memorable alfresco meal. Enjoy a pre-dinner drink at the kitchen bar with seating for four, then gather at the six-person dining table—which offers more magnificent views.
After dinner, unwind on the lanai with seating for four and watch for passing dolphins and whales.
All of the bedrooms offer gorgeous ocean views.
The master bedroom -- just off the living room -- has a king bed, vaulted ceilings, and a ceiling fan. Open the sliding glass door to the lanai and listen to the soothing sounds of the ocean. The en-suite bathroom includes a walk-in shower. A door to the hall lets this double as a guest bathroom.
The first-floor guest rooms are completely separate from the main living area and are accessed through the garage. The second bedroom has two twin beds and a ceiling fan. Another sleeping space has a king bed, a ceiling fan, and a sliding glass door to the patio. The downstairs bathroom has a walk-in shower.
EXTRA AMENITIES & DETAILS
Guest amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi and a washer/dryer. Parking is provided for two vehicles in the driveway (street parking is not permitted).
This vacation rental is not equipped with air-conditioning.
Permit # W74181539
LOCATION
Located in Kealakekua Bay, a protected marine sanctuary, this is an ideal spot for snorkeling, diving, and kayaking. The Captain Cook Monument is just across the bay, and you’re just steps to secluded Manini Beach. Rent kayaks from the vendor next door to go snorkeling at the Monument.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to ...
Registration Number: TA-100-739-4816-01, GE-100-739-4816-01
susan a.
Jul 16, 2024
The location is amazing!! We spent a lot of time during our stay on the porch and in the tide pools directly in front of the property. We loved listening to the waves during the night and feeling the sea breeze. Manini beach is a beautiful public beach about a 2 minute walk away.
The property is a traditional older Hawaiian house that we found charming and well kept. The house was very clean and we enjoyed the gift package of local treats awaiting our arrival.
The cons for the property were for us the heat, as the sun baked the house in the evenings after 6 pm in July, shining directly through the windows. The living room and kitchen don’t have any type of blinds or curtains sadly. There are plenty of fans however that were helpful in cooling things down later in the evening.
Of note we booked the property through VRBO but the property is managed through Vacasa. We didn’t get critical checking information and had to go through the Vacasa automated phone tree to get the information. This was inconvenient as we had traveled for 15 hours and arrived in the dark.
The living room furniture is a little worn and dated but the kitchen and bathroom are updated nicely.
Lesley V.
Jul 14, 2024
Don't really want to post about this house because I'd prefer to keep it a secret....it's even nicer than the photos in the listing and we really appreciated the kitchen update this year! New kitchen counters and appliances. Fantastic.
Jun 08, 2024
This place is in an unbelievable location and we will be back.
Rebecca O.
May 23, 2024
The view is priceless, we used boogie boards and were supplied plenty of towels. The oven is modern and has an air fryer capability. Kitchen was well stocked with utensils, plates and so forth. Area was nice. Very relaxing and plenty of room. Loved how there is a bathroom downstairs for the two guest rooms.
katherine d.
Apr 30, 2024
We stayed for three days and really enjoyed the neighborhood, park, and proximity to the ocean. The neighbors were the only downside. There was a massive party on our first night and so we were not able to sleep very well. Party was less than a second night and happily quiet on the third night.
Tracey P.
Apr 27, 2024
We loved this rental. Location was awesome with amazing snorkeling steps away. The views and sunsets were beautiful. There was lots of room and the kitchen has everything you need.
Susan W.
Mar 14, 2024
We’ve stayed in this house a couple times and it’s so incredible to be right on the water. Love the neighborhood and watching whales and dolphins from the lanai.
Christopher B.
Dec 23, 2023
It's right on manini Beach. Wonderful sound of the ocean.
Daniel O.
Nov 21, 2023
We loved the location of the house. The house has that old Hawaii feel. The newly updated kitchen countertops were a plus!
No issues with the property. Will book again next year.
Daniel O.
Nov 21, 2023
We loved the location of the house. The house has that old Hawaii feel. The newly updated kitchen countertops were a plus!
No issues with the property. Will book again next year.
Byron B.
Oct 09, 2023
Worth it!
Pull the trigger!
Byron B.
Sep 25, 2023
Worth it!
Pull the trigger!
Bruce B.
Sep 09, 2023
Lovely location, really couldn’t be better. While the photos do give an accurate picture of the dated decor, what they don’t show is that it has not been kept up in the interior. The cabinets are falling apart in places, doors delaminating, and tongue and groove boards have stains. The downstairs bedrooms are accessed via walking through the garage. King bed is downstairs, and you must reach it by walking through the jack and Jill bathroom. We saw kitchen cabinets waiting in the garage, so I hope a rehab is planned for the near future. The cleaning could be better. Again the location and view are amazing, so I hope good things are in store for this property.
Bruce B.
Sep 09, 2023
Lovely location, really couldn’t be better. While the photos do give an accurate picture of the dated decor, what they don’t show is that it has not been kept up in the interior. The cabinets are falling apart in places, doors delaminating, and tongue and groove boards have stains. The downstairs bedrooms are accessed via walking through the garage. King bed is downstairs, and you must reach it by walking through the jack and Jill bathroom. We saw kitchen cabinets waiting in the garage, so I hope a rehab is planned for the near future. The cleaning could be better. Again the location and view are amazing, so I hope good things are in store for this property.
Mindie P.
Jul 04, 2023
This clean, spacious home was the perfect base for our family of four, with two bedrooms on the ground level so that each of our children could have private space while we explored the Kona side of the Big Island. A well-stocked kitchen allowed us to cook our own meals and store leftovers. Best of all: The home sits on the shore of Kealakekua Bay (a marine life conservation district), boasting breathtaking views, ocean wave serenades, and immediate access to swimming and snorkeling (a 1-minute walk from the house). It's about a 30-minute drive to Kailua-Kona, but we enjoyed being away from the crowds. Would 100% return and recommend to others.
