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Private, ocean front home with private pool, Amazing place!

Private, ocean front home with private pool, Amazing place!

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Overview of Private, ocean front home with private pool, Amazing place!

10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 281 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Milolii, HI
  • Popular LocationPapa Bay11 min walk
  • Popular LocationHo'okena Beach Park47 min drive
  • Popular LocationCaptain Cook Monument66 min drive
  • AirportKailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)85 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Private, ocean front home with private pool, Amazing place!

Rick’s Place

Discover how to REALLY relax!
Would you like to relax in your own peaceful pool that you share with no one, listening to your favorite tunes, while contemplating the vast expanse of the ocean right in front of you - amazing whales, spinner dolphins and colorful fish, the sunsets, and complete serenity, for less than the price of a resort hotel room? Then our home will be perfect for you.
If you are like us, you want to do nothing but relax and disconnect while on vacation. We don’t like resorts, eating every meal out, sitting around a pool with 100 other people.
Rick’s Place is a cozy, romantic home, perfect for two. Unwind, enjoy each other’s company, and disconnect from your crazy busy life. We suggest stopping in town for a few groceries. Spend your days sitting around in the solar-heated pool, reading on the lanai or sitting by the sea wall. Watch the whales jump in the winter months (they will wake you up at night during whale season!), Enjoy cooking dinner on the gas barbeque or in our well-equipped kitchen while enjoying an icy cocktail. Milolii sunsets are the highlight of the day- no two are ever the same. Turn off all the lights and lay out on the chaise lounges and look at the moon and the Milky Way at night. Showering in the outdoor shower with the ocean breeze blowing on you is refreshing and revitalizing. There is good Wi-Fi and Direct TV on smart TVs, as well as a Blu-Ray player.
There is a viewing area on the cliff where you can sit and contemplate the sea while enjoying your morning coffee or your evening libations. The Kona fishing fleet aims for the waters in front of the house, so sometimes you can witness a hook-up while staring out to sea (we provide binoculars). You can look down and see tropical fish and the occasional turtle swim by. Sometimes the surf is high and the waves crash against the cliff dramatically. One guest called the high surf “Hawaiian fireworks” which is a great description.
The drive down from the highway takes you from 1500 ft. elevation to sea level across a lava flow. We remember our first impression! It’s a long, narrow, winding ride, but there are spectacular views on the way down. If you want to go to town every night or do a lot of sightseeing, the drive may be inconvenient. For a day trip every few days, it is no big deal.
There is easy access to water and great snorkeling a short walk north of the house at the Milolii Beach Park. There are many beautiful beaches and good restaurants within an hour’s drive. Our house is centrally located between Kailua-Kona and Volcanoes National Park.
If you need supplies during your stay, there are well-stocked grocery stores 20 minutes south, in Ocean View.
Our home has one bedroom, 1.5 baths, plus an outdoor full bath with a shower overlooking the ocean. Every room in the house except the half bath offers up an ocean view. Kitchen is easy to cook in and is well-appointed, and the living area is furnished very comfortably and is open and breezy. Bedroom and living room glass French doors open to the ocean view and breeze. The wrap-around lanai includes a small solar heated pool.

Our Hawaii Tax number# W26310508-01
STVR#19356815
NUC#19-888

Property manager

Dan Lewis
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allowed in house. Okay outside.
Our Hawaii Tax number# W26310508-01 STVR#19356815 NUC#19-888

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number TA-204-395-5200-01, GE-204-395-5200-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Captain Cook

Located in Captain Cook, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Coastal Nature Trail and Mud Lane are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Manuka State Wayside Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Papa Bay - 11 min walk
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 42 min drive
  • Ho'okena Beach Park - 47 min drive
  • Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 50 min drive
  • Captain Cook Monument - 66 min drive

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • Local Comfort Food - 16 min drive
  • South Kona Coffee - 28 min drive
  • Mother Goose Farms - 24 min drive
  • Thai Grindz and More - 16 min drive
  • Keei Cafe - 24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private, ocean front home with private pool, Amazing place! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Private, ocean front home with private pool, Amazing place! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private, ocean front home with private pool, Amazing place!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, ocean front home with private pool, Amazing place!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private, ocean front home with private pool, Amazing place! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Papa Bay and within 12 miles (20 km) of Ka Lae Paakai and Manuka State Wayside Park. Manuka State Park is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
True paradise
Wow! The only critique of this place is that the pictures do not do it justice. Seeing the beautiful green roof as we came down the mountain was exciting. While the home is beautiful, the first moment that we walked out the back door, we were in awe of the ocean beating against the cliffs. We had a high surf warning, and enjoyed a front seat to the waves splashing against the volcanic rock on the patio. It was a wonderful welcome, and instantly put us in awe of the beauty of the area. This home is wonderfully located between Volcanoes National park and Kona. However, getting to Hilo was not an inconvenience. Being in the southern area of the island, it was easy to make both sides of the island very attainable. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would highly recommend visiting Volcano National Park, Richardson’s Ocean Park and Rainbow Falls in Hilo, the Green Sand Beach, Black Sand Beach, and spending a day enjoying Kona as well. We rented a boat from Kona boat rental, and enjoyed snorkeling at Captain Cook and taking in the ocean. Couldn’t have been a more enjoyable experience and true getaway!! Thank you, Dan, for opening your home, and providing hospitality along the way.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wowowow Amazing
We have been coming to the Hawaiian Islands for the past 15+yrs, having stayed in Hotels and VRBO'S. Rick's Place only needs to be described with one word WOW!! It was such a beautiful place. We loved the pool, the decor, the outdoor shower, all of it!! Rick's Place had everything my husband needed to cook with, as well as extra towels, coolers, comfy bed etc... We saw a whale everyday, and a Dolphin, super excited about that.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular
Such a beautiful place, so hard to leave. We ended up not visiting other sites so we could continue watching the whales, dolphins, birds, waves, etc. and enjoying the well-stocked, open-air home. We had our wedding ceremony there on the cliff!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Five Star Property
Everything was perfect. All of our expectations were met or exceeded.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, Unique Property
This property comes as advertised: beautiful and well-equipped. We absolutely loved it. Dan was very welcoming, easy to reach, and provided detailed instructions to assist with the trip out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dan Lewis

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I live on a nine acre farm above Milolii by the Highway. I made the big leap across the ocean from the tiny Northern California town of Angels Camp. I am now a full-time Hawaii resident. I have been a business owner all my working life. I had a fishing tackle/marine/gas station/mini mart deli on a lake for 20 years and I was also a partner in a stone masonry sales and manufacture yard as well as a mobile lube company. I enjoy meeting new people and love to meet my guests. I have made so many new friends from all over the country and world. I find this my favorite thing about sharing this home with others.

Why they chose this property

Why is the house called Rick’s Place? The house was purchased from my good friend from Maui, Rick, who built it. For years, I would visit Milolii with him. Rick is an ultra-cool, amazingly artistic guy, and the architecture of the house shows his artistic flair and creativity. I have been blessed with friends and family who have helped us make it a truly loved special place, with most of the artwork furnished by talented friends.

What makes this property unique

The first time I visited Milolii, I wondered where where I was going, as I drove down the long road across the lava flow. But once I was sitting on the deck, overlooking the blue ocean and watching the humpbacks against the background of a red sunset, I understood the magic of the place. I helped Rick install the pool several years later, and that really made the house perfect. I'm pretty sure there is not another ocean front house anywhere in Hawaii or even in the USA with a private pool that is an affordable vacation rental. I love this house and you will be able to tell. It's not one of those vacation rentals furnished with cheap furniture and bare minimum of kitchen stuff. It is very well appointed and I do my very best to make sure you are comfortable in every way.

Languages:

English

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