Makana Kai Hale: Oceanfront House on Famous Ali'i Drive

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

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Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Kailua Kona, Hawaii

Magic Sands Beach6 min walk
Kahalu'u Beach Park17 min walk
Keauhou Shopping Center4 min drive
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)112 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Located right on the water, Makana Kai, gift of the sea, has been family-owned for more than 40 years and retains the feeling of visiting a beloved and well-furnished home. The house has been renovated with a new kitchen, appliances, beds, fans, furnishings, and a rebuilt Ipe lanai. The beauty of this house is its spectacular location at the edge where the pacific ocean meets the Kona coast. Guests love the views from the deck: sunrises, ocean tides, dolphin spinning, whales in winter, golden sunsets, the moon over the water and stargazing at night.

The house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and is best suited for two couples or a family with 2-3 children. Two bedrooms are separated with Japanese-style shoji screen doors to provide privacy with the option to open up into one larger room. The house stays cool through the open louvered windows and daily ocean breeze. Some amenities in addition to a full kitchen include a barbecue and washer/dryer. There is beach gear for your use: cooler, boogie boards, beach chairs, mats and umbrella.

A short walk north from the house is Magic Sands - a white sand beach - and Mile 4 Marker Cove. Less than a mile south is Kahalu’u known for its calm waters, snorkeling inside the breakwater and surfing/stand-up-paddle-boarding at the point. The nearby Keauhou Shopping Center has a market, bakery and coffee shop, restaurants, a book store, shops and a movie theater and also hosts a Farmer's Market on Saturdays.

In the town of Kailua (4 miles north) are restaurants, shops, and historic sites including the Hulihe’e Palace of Queen Kapiolani and Kamakahonu Bay, a home for King Kamehameha in his later years.

Most activities along the Kona Coast are within a few miles of the house: swimming, snorkeling, golf, hiking, biking, deep sea fishing and diving and exploring the art galleries of Holualoa. You can also enjoy drives around the island to the beaches and hotels of the
northern Kohala coast, see the spectacular Waipi’o Valley, explore beautiful waterfalls and rainforests, visit the old Hawaii of Hilo and journey to the Volcano National Park to see the active volcano Kilauea.

Whether you seek adventure sports or quiet time to relax and renew or something in between, vacationing at Makana Kai will be a blessing to you and your family.
We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
~The Smiths

STVR#19-364693
TAT#038-146-2528-01R
***All Reservation Requests greater than 12 months in Advance MUST be approved in advance by the Broker In Charge. Rates are subject to change.***

**All guests are required to sign a rental agreement with Knutson & Associates Property Management & Pay a refundable Security Deposit of $1000.00 or Purchase a Damage Protection Plan of $49**

Please note this home does not have Air Conditioning.

Property manager

Knutson property Management Division

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number TA-038-146-2528-01, GE-038-146-2528-01

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Kahaluu-Keauhou, a neighborhood in Kailua-Kona. Kahalu'u Beach Park and Kona Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Magic Sands Beach and Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary. Kona Le'a Plantation and Kona Community Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

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Kailua Kona, Hawaii

What's nearby

Magic Sands Beach - 6 min walk
Kahalu'u Beach Park - 17 min walk
Keauhou Shopping Center - 4 min drive
Keauhou Bay Beach - 5 min drive
Kailua Pier - 10 min drive

Getting around

Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

On The Rocks - 7 min drive
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - 3 min drive
Laverne's Sports Bar - 8 min drive
Magics Beach Grill - 8 min walk
Tropics Tap House - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Makana Kai Hale: Oceanfront House on Famous Ali'i Drive pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.4

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

20 February 2024

February in Kona

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Tracy s.

3 February 2024

Ali’s Drive Stay

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli S.

8 January 2024

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

Family vacation

We loved this property! The location is ideal and the view is outstanding . It is clean and comfortable. We would stay here again if returning to Kona for sure!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

8 January 2024

Still Dreaming of a Kona Christmas!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay at Makana Kai Hale was spectacular. We were warmly greeted at the property by a Knutson & Associates team member who showed us around the house, all the amenities and answered questions. (Thank you for the thoughtful welcome gifts!) The house is even better than the description. It is a lovely balance of cozy and island chic with a perfectly appointed modern kitchen complete with pass-through windows, comfy beds and updated bathrooms. But the Christmas miracle?...the breathtaking view from our private deck making outdoor living a dreamy experience. (Think "Dorothy opening the door to Oz.") We created so many new and lasting family memories with our two adult children and their spouses, just hanging and eating together at the house. But every one of us had plenty of space to just hang and "be." Reading a book, taking a nap, drinking in the view of whales, fishes and boats and the mesmerizing ocean waves added up to pure relaxation.The house is ideally located to explore all the wonders of the island. Every day was a new adventure! We highly recommend renting dune buggies for a day from Big Island Buggy who delivers to your doorstep.We would definitely recommend this property to others and plan to come back again soon!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Marilynn C.

17 November 2023

Dream stay on the water

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a wonderful home -our time in Kona for the wedding of our son was enhanced by this stay in Makana Kai Hale. The amenities were abundant and cleanliness immaculate. The setting was enchanting. Gorgeous views of the water were spectacular. Loved it!