Makai Hideaway 600ft from Ocean Giant Deck
Gameroom/10 day special in Fall
10 day special in September through early December. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VigSB3M4z3w The above is the link to a video of my house. Makai Hideaway is quiet and peaceful. Unwind and relax from city life. House is an an hour south of Kona and one hour ten minutes south of the Kona airport. It is one hour ten minutes to volcano from the house. Shop before you come as nearest grocery store is 25 minutes away.Two bedroom with multiple beds, three baths, We are in a lovely location with outstanding ocean views and nearby water sports! Descend a paved road 12 minutes to the house from mile marker 89 and enjoy what I believe are the best views on the island!. A large Lanai runs the length of the house for dolphin and whale watching. Have dinner on a beautiful 600 foot Lanai and watch the incredible sunsets and enjoy coastal breezes. There are many fans in the house but there isn't air conditioning. Go one and half blocks to water access for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, scuba diving and fishing. Also,it's great to walk around the neighborhood. Bedwise, there is a king bed in the master and one queen beds in the house and one queen sleeper sofa plus a futon.There is a foldout mattress plus an airbed mattress in the toy closet. Also, there is an ocean view from the kitchen and you can sit on the couch and see the ocean. Sunsets are phenomenal and different every night. There is a barbecue on top deck. There's a king bed in the upstairs master! There is a washer and dryer in the gameroom and extra small fridge by the tiki bar. the nearest grocery store is 25 minutes away so many travelers stop at Costco as it is by the Kona airport on the way down. There is a supermarket at mile marker 77 and gas station, too.House is a good hour ten south of airport at mile marker 89. The views of the Pacific ocean are sensational and I never get tried of seeing as I descend from 1200 feet to sea level. Please conserve on water and electricity as Hawaii has the nations top rates. There's a nice ocean breeze often at the house but there isn't AC at the house nor do most homeowners in Hawaii have it. We saw a turtle the size of a volkswagon off one of the cliffs in the area and the snorkeling at the swimming hole is great! The swimming hole is a two minute walk away- go to Kai street and turn right. This is where you put in the kayaks or take them into the village of Milolii. There is internet and Netflix so the TV is great! My favorite thing is reading a book on the chaise lounge on the deck or going down to the swimming hole to swim and snorkel. Downstairs in the outside closet is everything you would ever need- coolers, beach mats, beach toys, snorkeling masks and equipment, life jackets,, chairs. Please rinse off anything outside you borrow and put back in the toy shed. Boogie boards and other toys are in outside toy closet. Please keep orderly..
The Milolii area is famous for deep sea fishing, and you can watch the fishing boats or go out yourself. The beautiful secluded Honomolino Beach is close by-short walk along the coast from Milolii State Park-watch the spinner dolphins, snorkel with the fish in the coral, and maybe see a sea turtle or a rare Hawaiian monk seal.There are fishermen phone numbers in the guest guide on the desk.
From Kona airport go south on Highway 11 towards Kailua and continue on towards the 89 mile marker, turn right on Milolii Road. Go about three miles, turn right on to Ewalu Avenue drive down the road to Waenea Avenue turn left. Drive to third intersection which is Elima Avenue, turn right and go a half block to a tan house left hand side which is 88-1555.
From Hilo airport go on Highway 11 north for about two hours till you come to the sign that reads Milolii. Turn left by the sign drive three miles down the road to Ewalu Avenue, turn right drive down to the stop sign to Waenea Avenue turn left. Drive to the third intersection and turn right on Elima Avenue. Go a half block to a tan house left hand side of the road which is 88-1555. Daniel will have the house open for you and take you on a tour! My tax id numbers are TA-053-302-6816-01 and GE-053-302-6816-01
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Check plugs for chargers/ Leave excess food for cleaners please.
Checkout Instructions are on fridge
Clean and put away any dishes.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
. Extra guests are 75 dollars a night each without prior approval.. plus cleaning and taxes.Large groups must all be of the same family county rule
Smoking is allowed outside but not in the house Please be very careful about water usage.
There is a rental agreement to sign upon arrival. Extra charges for longer / larger groups due to utilities, and cleaning.
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Property Registration Number GE-053-302-6816-01, TA-053-302-6816-01
Property # 313588vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Captain Cook
Located in Captain Cook, this holiday home is by the sea. Honoma and Miloliʻi are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Manuka State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Manuka State Wayside Park and Bay View Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 31 min drive - 31.4 km
Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 37 min drive - 43.5 km
Kahalu'u Beach Park - 57 min drive - 65.0 km
Magic Sands Beach - 59 min drive - 67.3 km
Getting around
Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 81 min drive
Restaurants
Thai Grindz and More - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Makai Hideaway 600ft from Ocean Giant Deck
Gameroom/10 day special in Fall pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Makai Hideaway 600ft from Ocean Giant Deck
Gameroom/10 day special in Fall?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Makai Hideaway 600ft from Ocean Giant Deck
Gameroom/10 day special in Fall?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Makai Hideaway 600ft from Ocean Giant Deck
Gameroom/10 day special in Fall?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Makai Hideaway 600ft from Ocean Giant Deck
Gameroom/10 day special in Fall located?
This family-friendly Captain Cook holiday home is located by the sea, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Papa Bay, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Manuka State Wayside Park and Manuka State Park. Pebbles Beach and South Kona Beaches are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great house for larger families. Big deck with a wonderful view of the ocean. We came when they had high surf and the waves were specular. Cheryl was there to answer any questions about the house and the area. She gave great advice to shop before coming to the house-no local grocery stores and which mosquito repellant was the best to use. Thanks for the great stay.
Randi C.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 February 2026
Thank you for a great revIew! It was a pleasure! Please come back!!!
Cheryl is a great host. There is an abundance of information on activities to take in during the stay. There was a bottle of wine awaiting my arrival and weade friends with some gecko. The house was clean and well stocked with little amenities.
Charman M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 January 2026
Thank you fir a great revuew! Hope you come back! Appreciate you recommendung my house to your friends!
The house accommodates 10 people, you do have some stairs and the wrap around deck is where we spent all our time. At the Big Island everywhere is a drive to get to, so plan accordingly. The home is clean and stocked with all kitchen and bathroom necessities including beach towels, coolers, for picnics, and beach toys! Host is available in person or by text at anytime to answer questions or concerns. Enjoy a relaxing vacation with Ocean views in Hawaii.
Linda R.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 January 2026
What a lovely revIew! It made my day! Hope you come back!!!
The host was wonderful and very helpful with anything we needed and all questions we had! The house was very well stocked with bathroom toiletries (shampoo/conditioner/soap/lotion), so it was very helpful when we got in late and hadn’t had time to get to a store. Kitchen had everything needed for staying in and cooking and the grill worked wonderful for a family cookout! Wonderful views from the deck and the neighborhood was quiet and relaxing! Highly recommend!
Sally
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 December 2025
Thank you for a lovely review! Come back! It was a pleasure!!!
This is a beautiful place. Plenty of room for our family. 3rd bedroom does have a separate entrance but, it was fine for our older kids! Beautiful drive to get there and beautiful views. It is a drive from bigger areas but, we travelled most of the island so it was kinda in the middle. Would definitely stay there again
Once you know that there aren’t many sand beaches on the island this property really shines. There’s a local swimming/fishing hole within easy walk, and then it’s central to exploring the other attractions around Kona and Volcanoes
Brit G.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! Hope you went to Honomolino beach! It was a pleasure!
An incredible property with a lovely hostess. The home has everything you could need for a comfortable stay. Lots of space for a big group to spread out. Amazing, rural location with easy access to the highway and civilization.
The property has everything you could hope for. Space, plenty of sleeping arrangements, toys and things you might need for your trip, beautiful views from a gorgeous porch, and one of the most helpful and gracious BnB hosts I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with. Book this place, you'll love it.
J M.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2025
Thank you for a wonderful review!!! It made my day!!!
Great host, great location. About an hour from Kona, definitely need a car to get around to other areas of the island. But the area is very scenic so the drives were nice. The host was really responsive and left us a bottle of wine and chocolates. Would stay at the house again.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this unique place. We especially loved the huge lanai, the presence of many doors & windows, the cute geckos and neighborhood birds! Cheryl is very responsive and helpful!
We loved this place and it’s location. The view is great, a quiet safe neighborhood, good water pressure, clean house. The deck was definitely the most used area for our family, listening and watching the waves with birds singing as the sun rises or sets. it was truly amazing.
With a long sabbatical from work, we wanted someplace that would feel like home on the big island and we sure found it here. Enough space for our 4 adults and 3 kids, with games to play at night. We used the supplies to fish and swim and snorkel at the nearby swimming hole almost every day and/or took chairs/coolers/boogie boards to the beach. The house was perfect! And if we needed anything, Cheryl was super responsive. I’m so glad we picked this house and our stay was everything we could have hoped for.
cassandra f.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
What a lovely review! It was a pleasure to host your group! So glad your 29 day stay went well!!!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
William S.
7 August 2018
Loved the view and outside living area. The roads were quite the experience
Loved the view and outside living area. The roads were quite the experience
William S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thank you for the review and leaving the house so tidy! the views from the paved road are great.
We enjoyed our stay very much! Perfect way to spend a week away from reality of everyday life.
Highly recommend. As others mentioned, be careful on the winding road.
Verified traveller
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 December 2023
Thank you for the lovely review! The view from the windy road is one of the best on the island and also its what makes Milolii unique. It was a pleasure to host you 2! Please come back as stargazing is phenomenal here.
Perfect for sitting and relaxing and enjoying the saebreeze
Cheryl is great to work with. This is a great site for relaxing but not if you want to do a lot during your stay. We spent our time on the deck enjoying the view and sea breeze
Carol G.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thank you for your great review! If you have big plans you just leave early. The big island involves a lot of driving as it takes 6 hours to drive around. I always tell people I am a good hour south of Kona.
About the host
Hosted by Cheryl Fortman
Aloha. I am Cheryl Fortman the main owner of the property and we bought this house in 2012 after looking at 200 plus homes and condos. I am a retired first grade teacher in Fallbrook, California, San Diego county. That's been my job for 30 plus years and I still enjoy it! I love the quietness and remoteness of the house as I deal with the San Diego rat race all the time at home. I love hiking around the area and walking to the swimming hole which is two minutes away to snorkel. You take a right on kai and then three or 4 houses down on the left is a little bridge which you cross and you go down lava stairs and rope into the water or jump in. It's kind of Robinson Caruso style which kids love! At the top of the hill I often buy fish from this nice guy whose name starts with a 'D' he has sashimi grade ahi tuna, ono, and sometimes sailfish! I love to travel to the big island- its my home away from home and I am always willing to share house if its only me there and I will give a discounted rate because of that. I had lovely world travelers with me this summer that I really enjoyed and some really nice people from Texas that have rented the house 2 or three times now. I love to go to all the markets on the island- if you are interested in that please ask me about them and I would be happy to tell you about them. House is full of Art I have bought on the big island and from home goods store in San Diego. This vacation rental was a dream for two years that finally came true. The house is all I talk about when I am in California- that's how special this house is. Thank you for renting it! I really appreciate that!
Why they chose this property
The neighbours are great and have a live and let live philosophy which I appreciate! I love the look of the black lava rock against the blue ocean. The reason I bought the house was the humongous deck, the sunsets, the panoramic Pacific ocean view as you come down the hill and the ocean view from the deck. The sunsets are phenomenal and I almost have a 190 degree ocean view from the house. The kings trail is close to the house and you can hike on it. I like driving 5 minutes into the little fishing village and hiking into Honomolino. Kayaking in papa Bay are great! I still havent come at Christmas time and winter when the whales are there as house is always rented out then but I hope to in the future. I also hear you can hear the whales singing. I hear you can kayak around the whales but I haven't ever done it. Often there are pods of dolphins in the bay and I love the little mailbox library up on Umi street but you gotta put a book in to take one! I love reading books on the deck and drinking a Mai Tai there at sunset. Also, there is a washer and dryer which a lot of people appreciate.
What makes this property unique
the deck, the sunsets, the king bed in the master, the walks, the oceanview, the nautical charm of the house, the fish wall in the family room and the family/living room,
Languages:
English, Spanish
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