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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Gym

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Kailua Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Guest house on gated acre estate, Sleeps up to 7; Great for Events, too

Beautiful, elegantly furnished and fully-equipped 2 bedroom, two bath guest house, with antiques and open beam ceiling, on a 1 acre gated estate, with koi pond, waterfall, fountain, chlorine-free pool and hot tub, and 180 degree ocean-view lanai. Fully furnished and equipped guest house is over 1000 square feet with a 280 square foot lanai. TV, Internet access, electricity, water and trash pick-up included. Laundry facility available on the property for an additional charge. The estate is located at a 1000 foot elevation, which is perfect weather. No air conditioning needed. The property is 10 minutes from downtown Kona, 5 minutes from the airport, and near beaches, restaurants and 3 minutes from Costco. NO SMOKERS; small housebroken pets considered. Organic home cooked meals available at an extra charge. Holistic physician and chiropractor available, on site, for extra charge. Call Karen Block Russell. There are 14.962% Hawaii state taxes, plus the county has instituted a 3% surcharge transient accommodations tax, on top of that, for a total 17.962% taxes. According to Hawaii state law, GE and TA taxes must be collected. Our TA Number (Transient Accommodations) number is TA-146-470-5024-01 and our GE (General Excise) tax number is GE-146-470-5024-01. Info on County surcharge is available on the County of Hawaii website

We charge a $175 cleaning fee for up to 4 people and $225, if there are more than 4 people. Lastly, there is a $250 refundable security deposit; babies and toddlers are considered guests, that means we charge guests with an extra guest fee for babies and toddlers.

Our home is located on the corner of a two lane road which is a 3 minute drive to Costco and 1/4 mile from the upper Highway, Mama La Hoa Highway. There is some traffic noise during parts of the day.



During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a gym. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a private pool in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a private pool, a kitchen, and a washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a sauna, and a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation and 8 minutes from Kailua Pier
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. The family-friendly vacation home also features a garden and laundry facilities.

Property manager

Karen Russell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Lanai
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking Outside Only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Non shedding & completely housebroken pets only.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 60
Note from host: Event fee applies. Check with host first.
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 730470040000, GE-146-470-5024-01, TA-146-470-5024-01

Guest house on gated acre estate, Sleeps up to 7; Great for Events, too Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

andrew w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location.
Beautiful property. Nice space. Roomier in person than what pictures show. Animal lovers heaven. Very nice host.
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
We stayed on this property for 2 weeks, the unit was top notch, very clean and stocked with everything needed to make our stay enjoyable. The property was beautiful, tropical oasis! The hosts Karen and Tim were very gracious and great to visit with. Their guest hosts Jeannette and John were also great interesting people! I would recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Thad W.

Quiet, quaint
Wonderful, helpful property manager. Property is clean but dated. Some morning traffic noise.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Half P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Host, Convenient Location
We stayed here Dec 2024 - Jan 2025 and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is conveniently located not far from the airport, shopping (Costco!), restaurants, and Kailua town. Host Karen was so welcoming, friendly, and helpful. The house has everything you need for a Hawaiian vacation including beach towels, boogie boards, coolers, ice packs, beach chairs umbrellas, snorkel gear, board games, etc. A washer/dryer onsite was convenient. We enjoyed fresh fruit (tangelos and pink grapefruit) that we picked from the trees on the property, and we enjoyed the menagerie of animals there (doggies, goats, and a giant tortoise). A covered lanai with tropical views was a perfect spot for breakfast (there is a drip coffee maker, BTW). The bed in the master bedroom was very comfortable.While we highly recommend this location, there are some things to be fully aware for certain travelers:1) If you have bad knees, note that you need to walk up a steep driveway and a few stairs to get in the house.2) If you are sensitive to road noise, the 2nd "kids" bedroom faces a road that can be busy (i.e. loud) with large trucks traversing up or down a hill. Karen has provided white noise machines in the bedrooms, but the trucks can be quite loud.3) If you have mold/mildew sensitivities/allergies, the house sits above a large closed garage. We had no issues with it, but if you have an allergy, it might.4) The pool is quite cold, and the hot tub is very hot. But maybe you'd like that!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Tropical Getaway - great for kids
We enjoyed our stay at Karen & Tim's! The well-maintained & clean space is gated & secure. There is some road noise from the hill behind the house, but you get used to it after the first day & white-noise machines are provided in bedrooms. The mini-farm was fun for our son to see, and he loved all the little dogs. The pool & hot tub are perfect for kids too, our son's friend visited for a day & they were entertained all day while we were out snorkeling. Since the property is secure, I did not feel uncomfortable leaving them at the house while we were out for a few hours. If you are not an animal lover, this is not the place for you! Sometimes Karen plans to have the dogs out, & she will ask you to text her when you are on the way back so she can round them all up & get them inside - if we forgot to text, I would hop out of the car at the gate & walk up the driveway ahead of the car, to check for loose dogs. The property is lush, so there are some mosquitos about in the evenings, but bug spray & zappers are provided. You can't walk to the beach, but the location is a short drive to many excellent beaches & even closer to Costco & the airport. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M. G.

Liked: Cleanliness
BEST PLACE EVER!!!
Absolutely loved this place! It was so wonderful I don’t even know where to begin! Firstly it feels like you’re living in a jungle, it is so beautiful and comforting! The plant and area around it are so intriguing and healthy! Secondly, Karen and Tim (the hosts) are some of the nicest people you will ever meet! They are social and kind, you almost feel like you’re part of their family! They have a turtle and two goats, they are so much fun to hangout with in the mornings! Also, Karen and Tim have so many suggestions for things to do around the island, they gave us a good easy hike to do which was only a few minutes away from the house and it was so much fun! And another thing, they have the cutest small dogs I have ever seen! The home you stay in is so well managed and clean, it is such a comfortable place to be! It honestly feels like home! (My dad and I made smoothies every morning with oranges from their trees, AMAZING)! Highly suggest stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kids loved it
We chose Karen’s place because of the proximity to my aunt’s house, two twin beds for kids, and fruit trees the kids could enjoy. The goats were an added bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Froukje L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort in paradise!
We absolutely loved our stay. We were blown away by the beautiful garden grounds all around, with such variety of plants and flowers, fruit trees, pool and animals. We were welcomed so warmly and throughout our stay loved how Karen let us interact with the animals- especially our 13 year old who was in love with the little dogs. The guesthouse is spacious and beautiful, as is the lanai. There is some street noise, but this is mentioned in the listing and did not bother us. We were so glad we chose the guesthouse over a condo. It is only minutes from Kona. Having a pool and hot tub to yourself in a garden so beautiful can’t be beat. Literally everything you need and more can be found in the unit, including all the beach items you could want. Thank you Karen and Tim for such a great stay and wonderful communication!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather L., California

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun stay
Ocean views from the privacy of a tropical jungle! Complete with a 20 year old Tortoise, named Moku. Lovely stay and would definately stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Environmentally Friendly
Very comfortable apartment. Hosts are exceptionally nice. Even stopped by to sing Happy Birthday!! Fresh fruit trees, miniature goats, giant tortoise and eight cuddly dogs to keep things interesting!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kona Christmas
Fantastic property and awesome hosts. Tim & Karen made us feel at home as soon as we arrived. The house is in a great location, about four miles up the mountain from KOA airport. 1,250 feet above sea level so the evenings are very comfortable for sleeping. Several awesome beaches are all within a 20 minute drive. The house is spacious, well kept and full of every possible amenity. Karen provided superb recommendations for beaches and places to visit. I strongly recommend this host. It is THE best place we have stayed at on The Big Island in all the years we have visited.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful place of rest away from tourists
The property was beautiful -- filled with plants of all kinds and animals. After a busy day of driving and being in crowds, it was nice to come "home" to a place to unwind. My favorite place was the porch where we ate meals when we were at the house. Karen was a great hostess who also gave good suggestions about places to see.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location convenient to everywhere on the island!
The location is very convenient but the best part is the personal service from the host. The stay felt more like I was visiting family than a hotel. Lots of amenities from snorkeling gear to beach toys and a huge washer too. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm people and great location
My family, consisting of my wife and I, our 7 year old girl and the grandparents (both in their 70's) stayed here and loved the property. Karen and Tim were great to us and were very reasonable and accommodating. Our daughter loved staying here! Part of her daily routine was feeding all the animals on site with Karen (who was great with our daughter). The location was perfect for us as we were an easy 30 min drive to our favorite beaches up the north coast. They shared their beach toys with us and that gave us everything we needed the whole time we were there without having to rent or buy additional beach items. The washer/dryer was great for us as well. Overall, this was a great place to stay! Thanks for the warmth and genuineness. Aloha!
Stayed 13 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Patty D., Gig harbor wa

Liked: Cleanliness
Hawaii getaway
The owners were gracious. The house was beautiful, but, a few drawbacks You cannot lock the doors when you leave, no keys available. This was not mentioned in the description. One of the residents swims naked in the shared pool, again, not mentioned in the description. We were asked to text when we were leaving the property and returning so they could be sure all the dogs were inside. We love animals, but, this was not mentioned in the description. The house was clean, unfortunately, there were bugs, and we were bit, one of our party was bitten ALOT.. the owner did respond with spraying and using eucalyptus., we continued to get bit.. after 5 days we decided we could not stay any longer and found another VRBO to stay. We did let the owner know, as well as VRBO with no refund of unused days. ,. 9 to be exact. The owners were very gracious. We think they should be more transparent in the rules, regulations and lack of locks/keys. Maybe a professional pest company.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness
So convenient and welcoming!
We really enjoyed our stay with Karen and Tim! The location was very convenient to the airport and Kona and our children loved meeting and interacting with the goats/tortoise/dogs. The place is very comfortable and the addition of a washer/dryer made our stay so easy! Thank you, Karen!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly V.

Liked: Cleanliness
A new and higher level of welcome
We had a wonderful time at Karen and Tim’s vacation rental. The hosts went the extra mile to ensure that our stay was comfortable. I suggested that a luggage rack would be a nice add to her house and boom…..Karen ordered them and had them there before we left. I was especially thankful for her and Tim’s good and helpful suggestions of things to see and do. I recommend checking out some of their suggestions. Karen and Tim have been hosting visitors for awhile and it is obvious that they know how to turn out an amazing product. I was concerned about the street noise but it was never a bother to us. View their video if you want to understand what to expect. It is an accurate representation. I will stay here again if at all possible. Thank you Karen and Tim for the comfortable visit.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kona 2023
Property was even better than advertised. The road noise that was mentioned was not a big issue. Karen and Tim were wonderful hosts and the kitchen was well stocked. Beautiful place and the dogs, Tortoise and dwarf goats were a delight.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Property management awesome
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianna A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay
Beautiful property with great fruit trees and lush surroundings. Karen and Tim were very informative and helpful, we feel like we made new friends.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet hosts with a magical yard
This property seemed to have everything we needed, plus a giant tortoise named Moku. We made a lot of our own meals, and plenty of pots, pans, spices, and utensils were available. Nice, big beach towels, boogie boards, and snorkels for beach outings, as well as little coolers and ice packs. The bedrooms were set up perfectly for our family of four. Conveniently located to reach all the main sights, and the hosts were generous with their local knowledge. Beautiful, gated property.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jami M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful view
Karen and Tim are gracious hosts. There was 5 of us and it was just right. Enough room for everyone. They had snorkels and boogie boards which was very convenient. Their pool amazing and refreshing from a hot day. They gave us a lot of useful information on where to go and what to see. When we come back to Kona we will definitely be reaching out again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place -- with super host -- but with some shortcomings
This is a unique property that has some terrific pluses, but also some minuses to consider. The home is a large and attractive with comfortable beds in both bedrooms, two nice bathrooms, and a very comfy sofa. The kitchen is large and well equipped, and there is a nice patio with a beautiful view. The property is on a huge lot filled with gorgeous plants and trees. It is like living in a rainforest. That plus the abundant supply of gorgeous little dogs and a 100-pound turtle you can feed really make it special. Most of all, Karen is a true super host who will go to no end to make your trip a special occasion. She sent us a huge amount of advanced info about places to go, itineraries, with photos, etc., and answered all our many questions during our visit. She makes available abundant snorkels, fins, boogie boards, beach chairs, towels. As we were arriving very late at night, she even went shopping at Costco for us before we arrived, only charging us the cost of the groceries we bought. But, there are some important downsides you should consider before booking this place. First, it is noisy. Lot of street traffic noise throughout the day. For at least one of the people in our family of five, that alone would probably be a deal breaker from our coming again. While we were there, there was also an extremely noisy frog (or frog family?). Unlike the street noise, I think that can possibly be dealt with, so if you book here you may want to ask about whether that has been resolved. In addition, the pool is small and not very warm, so it's not a replacement for a resort pool. There is no laundry on the premise, though Karen will wash and dry your clothes for a reasonable fee. Finally, the location is convenient in certain ways (near the airport, Costco, Walmart, Kailua Kona) but a long drive from what I consider the two most desirable tourist locations on the island -- near the Kilauea volcano on the Hilo side and in the Waikoloa area on the Kona side. If you on'y want to stay at one place that is somewhat centrally located all week, then this works out well, but you will probably be driving every day to do things. In summary, if you want a large, centrally located place at a very reasonable price, with an amazing host, this is a terrific option. But if you want a quieter resort-like experience, you may want to choose elsewhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Retreat!
We had a fabulous stay at the Turtle House! Close enough for an easy drive to all the major sites, off the path enough to feel honey and outside the tourist scene! Karen and Tim are amazingly kind and helpful! From recommendations for restaurants to advise for places to visit, let alone the service at the home, they were amazing! The house is big enough to spread out a bit, with all the things you could need! We borrowed boogie boards, noodles, sand toys, and binoculars at various points in the trip, as well as coolers and beach bags. (Hiking backpacks were offered as well but we didn't need one.). There is some road noise, but we only really noticed it in the morning when we were headed out for the day anyway. The night was full of only the sounds of birds and insects. We highly recommend a stay here, and one day hope to return to explore more of the Big Island. (Two weeks just wasn't enough!)
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madonna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Do Comfortable
Great sleeping . Had everything I needed
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2022