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Pahukoa Hale - Direct Ocean Front Hawaiian Style home in Kona Bay Estates.

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Disclosure: There is some algae on the pool floor/sides that is not fixable until owners replaster pool. It's not harmful, and the pool guy is very good with chemical balance and keeping water clear.
Hale Pahukoa is the Perfect Beachfront House for a phenomenal Vacation
Pool
Pool
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Kailua Kona, HI
  • Place, Kailua-Kona Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kailua Pier
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kamakahonu Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Pahukoa Hale - Direct Ocean Front Hawaiian Style home in Kona Bay Estates.

This charming property has been kept the same since the original build to keep the "sugar plantation" style of the old Hawaii days. No major upgrades have been made to keep an old Hawaii days feel. The RATES REFLECT the style accordingly. This home is perfect for LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION & FOR A DEAL! Other homes in this area run 3x the going rates for this vintage Hawaiian beach house. Please be aware this is an older home and the owners and repeat guests adore this home exactly the way it is.

Ideally nestled in Kona Bay Estates Community located min from center of downtown. The simple seaside style will melt all of your cares away as you sip on your Mai Tai in the cool shade of the deep, covered lanai. Experience the feel of being in another place in another time. All beds are fitted with comfy mattress toppers & the master bed has a 2 inch memory foam topper for a peaceful, cozy nights sleep! Close to Kailua Pier where the fishing is fine and the canoe races begin! IronMan start and finish is nearby. Property has a 7 night minimum all year round, unless arrangements have been approved by the owner of the Property. This property does NOT have any Air Conditioning.

**TA-023-091-6096-01
STVR#19-363825
NCU#19-1595

**All guests are required to sign a rental agreement with Knutson & Associates Property Management**

***All Reservation Requests greater than 12 months in Advance MUST be approved in advance by the Broker In Charge. Rates are subject to change. ***

Disclosure about Pool: There is some algae on the pool floor/sides that is not fixable until owners replaster pool. It's not harmful, and the pool guy is very good with chemical balance and keeping water clear.

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About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Historic Kailua Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona. Kailua Pier and Ahu'ena Heiau are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Kona Community Aquatic Center and KBXtreme. Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm and UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Kailua Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Keiki Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kailua-Kona Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kailua Pier - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kona Brewing Co. & Brewpub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Umekes Fish Market Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dolphin Spit Saloon - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fish Hopper Kona - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min walk

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 80 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and an even more beautiful view! The pool was amazing and refreshing. We got to watch the sunrise and sunset every day! Highly suggest!
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2026
Thanks so much!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terrilyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot and lots of amenities!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as described. Perfect location, Peaceful, Beautiful, Relaxing. Property is all about Location, Character and Charm.
Double Rainbow taken from back yard
Sunset from back yard
My morning coffee view. The most perfect place to start the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2025
thanks so much!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

Will stay again

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: Great all around. Definitely recommend!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2025
Thank you for the great review!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

beachfront paradise

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: It's all about the location! The modest beach house has all you need, and the view from the covered lanai is exceptional. Love this place
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2025
Thank you so much!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

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

Perfect Kona location

Just outside of town near the Kona Brewery in a gated community, this place was ideal for our group of 6. Ocean view with a short walk to a community sandy beach. The 3 bathrooms were key to our groups successful vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thank you so much for the excellent review!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shawn p.

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

Kona visit

Great location if you want to be close to downtown Kona. We loved the classic Hawaiian vibe. The patina adds character. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2024
Wonderful to hear, thank you so much!!
Archival

8/10 Good

Bradly B.

Relaxing in Kona

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location, wonderful view, great place to relax.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Aloha, Thank you so much for your nice review on the Pahukoa House!! We strive to ensure that our guest are happy and comfortable and we aim for 5 star reviews. For future reference, if ever the cleanliness, maintenance or any other part of the unit does not meet your expectations, please be sure to contact us so that we can address it immediately. We hope to welcome you back again in the future!!-Knutson & Associates, Property Management
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Great location!

We had a wonderful stay here! Location was great! It’s definitely an older house that could use some updates but overall we didn’t have any issues. Be warned if you are tall the fans in the living room will hit you in the face.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia Y.

Amazing Location!

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: We had a beautiful view of the ocean and were a short walk from the pier and a lot of restaurants
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2024
Aloha, Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review. Mahalo, and we hope to serve you and your family again soon!
Verified

6/10 Okay

michelle c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Family vacation

I love the idea of keeping the soul with the house,but maybe think about fixing the pool and a some paint
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 December 2023
Thank you for the honest review, as i'm sure you see the description of the marketing is very transparent. We will relay to the owners though!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cheryll H.

Soothing and Relaxing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I always have a pleasant visit here.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 December 2020
We're so happy you enjoyed your stay and were able to relax, we look forward to helping you with your next visit!
Verified

8/10 Good

donna t.

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

Beautiful location

Home was as described. My only complaint would be the broken window slats need to be fixed. I was alone one night and didn’t feel secure as I couldn’t close some of the large windows. So, I didn’t sleep.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Summer K.

Great house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay here. Older home(which is noted in the listing) but very clean and excellent value. Fantastic location with great snorkeling if you walk out the back and follow the path to the right. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2024
Aloha, Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review. Mahalo, and we hope to serve you and your family again soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cheryll H.

Perfect Spot!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 group of 5 loved the house and the location. Beautiful fish, sunsets and ocean views were right outside. Petroglyphs are right up the street across from the Keiki Pond!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

RAELYNN S.

Amazing Place

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: The house was perfect, great location, very clean, had everything we needed. Wonderful people at the gate that gave us places to see and check out. We will rent it again when we come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the lovely Pahukoa. While not a flashy home, it provides a sense of home in an old Hawaiiana way. We truly look forward to hosting you the next time you visit!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bradly B.

What a view!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We always enjoy our time here. Well located within walking distance from town and all it has to offer-that is if you even want to leave. We spend most of our time relaxing on the patio, cooling off in the pool, and enjoying the beautiful view. The home is well equipped and the Knutson team are very easy and friendly to work with.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 December 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We appreciate you staying with us! We hope to welcome you back again, soon! Mahalo, Knutson & Associates
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

M S.

Delightful setting

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I have rented from Knutson & Associates a number of times. They are a very professional and customer service oriented group.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Thank you for your kind words and your repeat business. We value our regular guests so highly. We look forward to the opportunity to host again in the future.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Fernando M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Clean place but needs an update

Overall, my stay was ok. The big issue is no AC. They need to invest an AC unit period. It would be ok if the property had good air flow from the beach but where the property sits, ZERO air flow so with no AC it was not fun. The surrounding houses block all the great wind from the Island. I was never 100% comfortable during my stay even the pool needs an update.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2025
Respectfully, this was entirely marketed in the advertising of the property. This really is not fair to write such a negative review when we're 100% transparent about home condition and no AC.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Great place!

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: This home, though older than the neighboring megamansions is a great place for a very relaxing vacation. Very clean and equipped for any and all to enjoy. Best bargain in Kona Bay Estates and the location on the water can't be beat. The pool is large and very private. Easy walking distance to most anything in Kona Town.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thank you so much for your fantastic review on the gorgeous Pahukoa Home. It truly is a gem in our inventory. We hope to see you again next year! -Blake Kessner, Property Manager
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Florian S.

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

Hidden paradise

We were eight people and stayed at the condo during race week of the Ironman Hawaii. We were overwhelmed by the location, view and interior of the accomodation. It has everything we needed to make it a perfect time in Kailua-Kona. When we had 1-2 little issues (e.g. broken BBQ) the owner/agendy helped us immedatialey and super friendly. If we will come back to Kona one time this would be our first option for an accomodation. Thank you & mahalo!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thank you for the great review!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Letha G.

True Hawaii

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a fantastic way to experience the Big Island. Beautiful ocean views and beach area. The house is cozy, and the location just can't be beat. Going to bed and waking up to the sound of the ocean is my idea of a memorable Hawaii experience. The house is very well equipped with all your daily essentials. The gated safe neighborhood was an added plus.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay at this house. We hope to see you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bradly B.

Great view. Great location.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We’ve enjoyed Hale Pahukoa for many years now. She’s showing her age now, but has everything you need and is clean. And you can’t beat the location- just 20 minute walk to town. Knutson is easy to deal with - friendly and helpful. Best of all, Hale Pahukoa has a truly beautiful view!
Response from VrboOwner on 14 December 2021
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are so happy to know you enjoyed your stay, and look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

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

Fun beach house with a pool and a view

We had a group of 6 adults and we all loved this house! The location was perfect with both sunrise and sunset views. It is close to town, but in a quiet, gated neighborhood right on the ocean. We spent a lot of time lounging on the covered back porch and in the pool. It was heavenly to have three full bathrooms! While we were there, some people walked by, said their grandfather owned the house in the 1980’s, and that it was the only home there at that time. The house itself is really cute inside and out. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a very comfortable and peaceful place to stay near Kona.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 November 2023
Thank you for the great review!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Shawn O.

GREAT LOCATION!

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: The house has an unbelievable location. We will definitely go back. It was a great value for the location. Don't expect luxury like some of the other higher priced homes in the neighborhood but it is a great value. It has a nice fridge, sink, and laundry. All the essentials that you need.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Aloha Shawn. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share with us experience at Hale Pahukoa. On behalf of our entire team, thank you for allowing us to serve you.
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