Kealakekua Bay, Steps to the Ocean, at Manini Beach Park

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A patio area with a concrete floor, a potted plant, and a view of the ocean and palm trees.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and a refrigerator.
A two-story house with a red roof, a covered porch, and a driveway.
A red torii gate at the entrance of a garden area with a pathway leading through it.
A living room with two sofas, a glass coffee table, a patterned rug, and a wall with a floral design.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Kapahukapu Manini Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Captain Cook, HI
  • Place, Kapahukapu Manini Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Captain Cook

Located in Captain Cook, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. H.N. Greenwell Store Museum and Greenwell Farms are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Magic Sands Beach and Kapahukapu Manini Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Holua Racquet and Paddle, or consider a night out at Don's Mai Tai Bar. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking.
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Captain Cook, HI

What's nearby

  • Kapahukapu Manini Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 22 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Kailua Pier - 30 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 55 min drive - 70.0 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Korner Pocket Sports Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Shack - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪HiCO - Hawaiian Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Soko - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kealakekua Bay, Steps to the Ocean, at Manini Beach Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kealakekua Bay, Steps to the Ocean, at Manini Beach Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kealakekua Bay, Steps to the Ocean, at Manini Beach Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kealakekua Bay, Steps to the Ocean, at Manini Beach Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kealakekua Bay, Steps to the Ocean, at Manini Beach Park located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Kapahukapu Manini Beach, Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park and Hikiau Heiau State Monument. Big Island Bees is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! It's 2 bedrooms, but feels so much bigger because Kay has laid it out so nicely! She also provides plenty of towels and other supplies for your stay. It's close to Manini Beach - but please wear foot protection if you choose to go snorkeling there. It's not a smooth/sandy beach like in a lot of areas, it's sharp and jagged with the coral reefs starting immediately when you get into the water. We were not there during prime fruit season, but there were still so many fruits to eat. and we got to see some dragon fruit growing. It takes 20-30 minutes to get to any stores/gas stations, so make sure you're stocked up before you get there, or are ready to drive to get places.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This 2 bed, 2 bath apartment with a full kitchen and available washer and dryer was a great place to stay in the Captain Cook area. The house is located in an area which is walking distance to the water, which does involve a long and windy drive down the hill from highway 11, the Mamalahoa Hwy. The accommodations are comfortable and spacious. The host is charming and hospitable.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2026
Thans Annie for your wonderful spirit and left my place very clean. God bless you on your future journeys. Aloha, Kay Wilson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean and well maintained
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
no ocean view , with in walking distance to the beach. but the apartment was very well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
yes.great and accommodatinghouse is stocked well
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 December 2025
Thanks for all the goodies and a clean unit before leaving. Hope you had a wonderful time and Happy Holidays
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great spot to stay away from the busyness of town. Manini beach is beautiful spot and an easy walk with fantastic snorkeling. I loved getting fresh fruit from Kay's fruit stand out front. Kay lives next door and is an excellent host. She made sure we had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 January 2026
It was wonderful to have such awesome people in my rental. God bless
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't beat the location and value. Kay was such a sweet and thoughtful host,... fruit from her trees, cookies from her kitchen,... she even had a battery charger when our car battery died. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 December 2025
Thanks for being a wonderful guest. I will always do my best to help God bless
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host Kay was very welcoming and stocked our refrigerator with good food. We loved the peace and quite and being close to our favorite beaches. We will go back to stay at Kay’s house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy to check in and check out. Quick responses. Kay was very kind to make our stay as easy, pleasant, and welcomed as possible. We run into zero issues. Location was great for our trip too, as it's close to the local parks where we saw people snorkeling with Dolphins one morning, which was definitely a blast. We were just a little late in that morning when we got in the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the local vibe. Staying with Kay is very chill. The geckos are so cool.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful location

This area is incredibly beautiful Truly heaven on earth
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Relaxing, peaceful stay. Kay's place is easy short walk to Manini Beach for snorkeling and water activities. It's a great place for investigating things along the Kona coast. Host was very responsive, helpful, and answered all of our questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and host

Location within close walking distance of Kealakekua Bay and Manini Beach. Kay was very responsive, helpful and generous with her abundance of fruit. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2023
Thank you for coming. Hope your vacation will be the best and memorable. Great blessing to you and your family. aloha, Kay Wilson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big island

We enjoyed our stay. Lots of room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2022
Glad you had a great time Always available to help out
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A slice of Heaven

ReLaxing and so much Aloha. Mahalo KayDea and Rocky
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2025
Thanks Dea and Rocky for coming. Really appreciate how clean you left it. God Bless and it was wonderful to meet appreciative people.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hawaiian lifestyle

Great location if you’re interested in the Captain Cook area. Simple, clean, non-resort like property. Host was very friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Property was perfect for my purposes.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Awesome location.

Excellent location. Generous and helpful host. Charming Village community. Apartment had everything you could possibly need. Older interior.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay was great!

We really enjoyed staying at Kei's property. The space and grounds were exactly as depicted. It was spacious, clean and suited us and our stay perfectly. Enjoyed the location, very close to Mainini Beach and the Place of Refuge. Kei was very kind and helpful even when we accidentally locked outselves out, twice. Felt like we were staying with friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2024
Thank You anne and your wonderful friends. Hope memories of Hawaii can be shared to others from the Land of Aloha, God Bless
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Awesome location and great host

Kay was so kind and shared fresh fruit from her fruit stand. We loved the short walk to the beach. It was so close and we walked there to snorkel and watch the sunset. We were just down the road from Two Step beach. The unit is dated but very clean. It was a great base for our vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good Value

This is a fun neighborhood with one lane streets and immediate proximity to the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

handy

A very handy & convenient place to stay. Beds were fine & shower pressure was fantastic. A little warm in the evenings but cooled off nicely for sleeping. Host was available for any questions & very kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location!

We thoroughly loved staying here! The location is amazing- close to the water, and lots of things to do. The kitchen is well equiped and the space is comfortable with two full bedrooms. Kay is a gracious host - she shared fruits from the property and let us pick some too. She runs a fruit and baked goods stand next door. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
Thank you Andrew for being such a grateful guest and your family. Many blessings to you and those you shared your wonderful spirit with. Aloha, Kay Wilson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

KonKay and her delightful property

Basic two bedroom with all amenities! Check what’s there before going to shop! Kay was delightful and accommodating and invited us to pick fruits on property….wonderful bonus!! Close to beach and share the beauty of Kona
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

We very much enjoyed our stay at Kay's comfortable and spacious apartment. We love Kealakekua Bay and all that it offers and Kay's apartment was well suited to our experience. Kay was very responsive to any of our needs and her Hawaiian hospitality was very much appreciated. Maholo Kay!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

7 days at big island

Charming condo, with all the necessities. The neighbors downstairs are very nice, as is the landlady next door. Not far from the ocean. Quiet location, with birdsong and the smell of flowers in the morning. We really enjoyed it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2024
Thanks so much for being a wonderful guest. May you be blessed with many more beautiful experiences in your life. Aloha, Kay Wilson
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