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Makana Kai Hale: Oceanfront House on Famous Ali'i Drive
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 697.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Kailua Kona, HI
- Place, Magic Sands Beach9 min walk
- Place, Kailua-Kona Beaches9 min walk
- Place, Kahalu'u Beach Park19 min walk
- Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)24 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Other Space 1
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Makana Kai Hale: Oceanfront House on Famous Ali'i Drive
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 two bedrooms, two bathrooms and is best suited for two couples or a family with 2-3 children. The primary bedroom has a king sized bed. The guest bedroom has a Japanese-style shoji screen doors that sections off the room to provide privacy of a separate sleeping area in the room. The sleeping arrangement would be one queen bed and one double bed. You have the option to open up into one larger room or close to two smaller sleeping spaces. The 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.
The house has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and is best suited for two couples or a family with 2-3 children. The primary bedroom has a king sized bed. The guest bedroom has a Japanese-style shoji screen doors that sections off the room to provide privacy of a separate sleeping area in the room. The sleeping arrangement would be one queen bed and one double bed. You have the option to open up into one larger room or close to two smaller sleeping spaces. The 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.
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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
Important information
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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 holiday home is in Kahaluu-Keauhou, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. Kahalu'u Beach Park and Regal Keauhou 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Holua Racquet and Paddle or Holua Tennis Center. Scuba diving, snorkelling 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.

Kailua Kona, HI
What's nearby
- Magic Sands Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Kailua-Kona Beaches - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Kahalu'u Beach Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Kailua Pier - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
- Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course - 34 min drive - 39.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sunset Kai Lanai - 4 min drive
- Shaka Tacos - 5 min drive
- Piko - 6 min drive
- Magics Beach Grill - 8 min walk
- L & L Hawaiian BBQ - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
25 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
16 March 2026
Most Relaxing and Enjoyable Vacation
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anne B.
2 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anne B.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David B.
13 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
David B.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
3 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great location!
Verified traveller
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelli S.
8 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Kelli S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sydney H.
4 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best family vacation spot!
Sydney H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy H.
4 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Holiday
Amy H.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Leanne N.
19 August 2022
Great Location and Beautiful Vacation Home
Leanne N.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
georgia h.
18 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Life on the water
georgia h.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pamela A.
15 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
About as perfect as you can find!
Pamela A.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lawrence W.
3 September 2023
The perfect vacation
Lawrence W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Craig R.
15 February 2025
What an amazing property!
Craig R.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Christina M.
20 February 2024
February in Kona
Christina M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
brian f.
23 January 2022
Beach house by the sea
brian f.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jeff V.
1 October 2022
The Best Ocean Front Location In Established House On The Shore
Jeff V.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tracy s.
3 February 2024
Ali’s Drive Stay
Tracy s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michelle M.
13 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oceanfront paradise!
Michelle M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Marilynn C.
17 November 2023
Dream stay on the water
Marilynn C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan L.
1 August 2023
Amazing Location, Sunsets & Snorkeling!
Jonathan L.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Debora R.
3 August 2022
Wonderful Home with Great Charm
Debora R.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Laetitia L.
13 June 2023
GREAT vacation home!
Laetitia L.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
bruce b.
22 March 2023
Great week on the water
bruce b.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
24 November 2022
Nice House, Incredible View, Horrible Location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
William E.
13 July 2024
Relaxing Stay
William E.
About the host
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English, Hungarian, Slovak
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