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At The Great Kona Escape, indulge in a tranquil retreat surrounded by lush tropical landscapes and organic fruit trees. Enjoy the private Ohana suite with its own entrance, kitchen, and parking space. Relax in the peaceful paradise with high-speed Wi-fi internet, flat-screen television equipped with Roku for on-demand viewing using Netflix or Amazon Instant Video.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 393 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

5 Minutes to Beach & Town-Perfect Location, Private & Peaceful. A/C

  • Enjoy exceptional value in one of Kona’s most desirable locations—just four miles from town, yet close to stunning beaches and the harbor, where you can set off on unforgettable adventures like deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, and manta ray dives.

    This is Hawai‘i at its best. Set on a lush one-acre estate, you’ll experience a peaceful, tropical retreat surrounded by vibrant gardens and natural beauty—far from the crowds, yet minutes from everything. Located at a comfortable 900-foot elevation, the climate is about ten degrees cooler than the coast, with refreshing trade winds and lower humidity. Open your windows year-round and enjoy the breeze.

    The spacious property offers complete privacy, with no neighbors in sight and room to truly relax.

    Your accommodations are in a private, self-contained ohana (guest suite) attached to the main home, with its own entrance, kitchen, and dedicated parking.

    I’m available if needed, but otherwise your privacy is fully respected.

    It may feel like you’re tucked away in your own private paradise, yet everything you need is just a short drive away—the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience.

    High-speed Wi-Fi is included, along with a flat-screen TV featuring Roku for streaming (Netflix and Amazon), plus basic cable.

    During your stay, you’ll enjoy:

    The gentle songs of tropical birds all around you

    Lush gardens just outside your door

    Comfortable year-round temperatures

    Close proximity to world-class golf courses

    A vibrant landscape filled with flowers and greenery

    Seasonal organic fruit from the property

    Just three miles away, a quiet sandy cove often hosts sea turtles basking along the shore. Within 15 minutes, you’ll find one of the island’s most beautiful golf courses, where peacocks and native nēnē birds roam freely.

    Peaceful, private, and inviting, this spacious yet cozy ohana offers a true sense of island living. It’s the kind of place guests return to year after year.

    Come experience the beauty and tranquility of The Great Kona Escape—you’ll be glad you did.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Pickleball
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 13

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
If you have any un-used food items left over you may leave those.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

The owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries, illness, or loss of property that occur while on the premises or its facilities.
By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number GE-000-310-4768-01, TA-000-310-4768-01

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Kalaoa, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Hulihe‘e Palace State Monument and Hulihee Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation and Lyman Kona Coffee Farms. Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm and KBXtreme are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cave exploring nearby. Visit our Kailua-Kona travel guide
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Kailua Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
    Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
    6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Kailua Pier
    Kailua Pier
    9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation
    3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Big Island Country Club
    6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Kona Brewing Company
    9 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Pine Tree Cafe
    8 min drive
  • Fireart Cuisine
    8 min drive
  • L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
    9 min drive
  • Starbucks
    9 min drive
  • Broke Da Mouth Grindz
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Minutes to Beach & Town-Perfect Location, Private & Peaceful. A/C pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 5 Minutes to Beach & Town-Perfect Location, Private & Peaceful. A/C ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at 5 Minutes to Beach & Town-Perfect Location, Private & Peaceful. A/C ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 Minutes to Beach & Town-Perfect Location, Private & Peaceful. A/C located?

Located in Kalaoa, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Lyman Kona Coffee Farms. Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park and Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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5 Minutes to Beach & Town-Perfect Location, Private & Peaceful. A/C Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Landon P.

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

Wonderful stay!!! Peaceful is an understatement!!!

Wow, wow, wow! Absolutely perfect stay! Great for visiting Kona w/o the resort feels…!!! Home away from home for sure! Pineapples, mangos, starfruit, and more grow in their private garden, and if u ask nicely u can try them!!! I will miss u too Mango (cat)!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony L.

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

Quaint little getaway

Nice spot out of town. Easy to get around. More spacious than expected. The Vrbo listing indicates a washer and communal pool. Neither were correct. Sandra was so nice she offered to do our laundry! The roosters will wake you in the morning and the wild birds will sing you to sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, comfortable bed and pillows and great location to access any part of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Beautiful cozy property

We rented this vrbo for a work trip and it was perfect. Spacious, clean, cozy and had everything we needed. We would absolutely come back! Mahalo Sandra!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roscoe L.

Sweet spot up the hill in Kona,

This is a great place overall to stay in Kona. Location is good, 5-10 minutes out of downtown Kailua, apartment is comfortable and well stocked, price point is right and Sandra was a very sweet and generous host. If you are the type that likes to hang out at your apartment for long periods of time during the day, I would recommend somewhere else, but as a place to make home base while you go off and explore the island (what I prefer to do), this is ideal. If you like to cook your own meals, the kitchen is a little bit of a challenge owing to its size, but fully workable. We were able to make full egg breakfasts on the hot plate and even stuff like roast fish and potatoes in their little tiny toaster oven. The only things I'd say this spot needs is sharper knives and a few cutting boards. Thank you Sandra! -RL
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Linda J R.

Lovely property

The property is lovely and the home was quiet and peaceful, until the weekend. The property is 3 apartments, the owners on the upper floor with a small 1 bedroom unit in one corner where we stayed, and a large apartment on the lower floor. The apartment we had (on the upper floor) had air conditioning in the bedroom only so we opened the windows for air. On the first weekend two young men stayed in the lower apartment right under our living room and bedroom windows. Very noisy music and loud talk and laughter. I don't begrudge them their fun, but the owners specified 'quiet after 10PM.' About 1 AM I had to visit the other guests and ask them for quiet. The music was turned off but party noises continued for an hour or more. The place was quiet again when the downstairs guest left, then the owners went away for a long weekend. They must have known about the crowd coming for that weekend and not wanted to be around. That weekend a large bachelorette/wedding party took the lower apartment. So many women attended and stayed every night that the loud party never ended, round the clock noise. We finally had to leave the property to get any sleep! When that party was finally over (sometime Monday) it was quiet again. We never felt comfortable in the 2 weeks we stayed with the noise and partying and people walking past our windows day and night to and from the lower apartment. We would have moved had we not paid in advance (almost did anyway!). Also, the property has a swimming pool that is off-limits to the upper apartment guests and a laundry that is also off-limits. Cannot recommend this place and will never go back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina M.

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

Paradise inside of Paradise

From the moment we walked in the door, we felt welcomed and "loved". Sandy's place is an oasis within the paradise of the Big Island.... Get ready for a soft landing and a lovely stay. Everything about her property reflects the comfort and care she extends in taking care of her guests. Thoughtful touches abound (Kona coffee in the kitchen!)-- super comfortable bed. Great location (near beaches, airport and downtown Kona)and everything Is IMMACULATELY clean. Book this NOW... You won't regret it!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie G.

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

Peaceful Ohana Close to Town

It was a beautiful property. Quiet, perched up in the hills, but close to town. It is a shared property so you can hear other guests at times but it was not an issue at all throughout our stay. The bed was comfortable and the hosts were great. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Kainoa Q.

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

Very nice stay!

Beautiful, cute slave to stay in! Enjoyed it except for someone staying downstairs by the pool talking on his phone very loud at 7am throwing a football at the inflatables and woke us up. I would stay here again because I know that's not something that will always Happen. Owner was very welcoming and inviting, house was very clean and we had everything we needed for our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing stay - everything we needed!

We had a wonderful stay at the Great Kona Escape! I would recommend this to others in a heartbeat. The apartment is even more beautiful than pictured and so spacious. The grounds are beautiful- it was the perfect location for us. All appliances worked well, and would stay again easily. Sandra and Ken had excellent recommendations for activities and helping with our itinerary planning. Thank you so much for all!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melody H.

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

Great stay

Perfect calm and quiet retreat close to Kona, but away from the crowds. Has everything you need and Sandra is an excellent host providing easy communication and check-in
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Precious Paradise

We enjoyed our stay at The Great Kona Escape. The grounds are more beautiful than many botanical gardens. We enjoyed walks in the gardens and gorgeous sunsets over the ocean. The vibrant paintings by Sandra and a few of her friend's in our dwelling were a joy to see. When we had questions, she was there with answers and suggestions. We were in a resort previously on the Kona coast where the heat was too intense. We decided to seek a cooler upcountry place to stay and found a greater and more pleasant experience for our vacation. Sandra's is a great place to stay with easy access to all areas around Kailua-Kona. The mountains, beaches and the parks... just go.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

michelle j.

Enjoyed Kona

We were happy to visit the Kona estate as it was quiet and a good location.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manon G.

Great stay

Sandra and Ken are very welcoming and caring. We came to compete in the ironman world championship, we would not have found a better place to stay. The property is quiet, peaceful, neat and beautiful. Apartment is very convenient and private. The bed is so comfy and it feels great to have AC at times. You will enjoy flowers, delicious fruits and amazing view from the garden. Located 10min away from Kona center, it is very pleasant to avoid the crowd and cooler air. We would come back any time. Thank you !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken P.

Peaceful Property in a Great Location

I am so happy I found this peaceful, quiet piece of paradise. It was exactly what we needed, spacious, clean and comfortable. This is a great location to visit the Island from and is close to beaches and town, shopping and dining. The property is one acre in an upscale neighborhood where we enjoyed our morning walks with many varieties of birds and flowers. Staying up the mountain a bit the temperature was very comfortable even during the hottest time of year, and the views from the property are magnificent. We've already booked again for next year. Thank you, Sandra and Ken, for providing everything we needed for a memorable vacation.
Verified

8/10 Good

ANN D.

Great location if you like to explore

If you want to be close to the action but want a good nights sleep this is for you. Our apartment was clean and roomy with kitchen, overall very comfortable. The location worked for us because we like to explore the island not just lay on the beach. Would have got a full 5 if it had a deck with a view. There was a view from our bedroom. Minutes from the beach. Very nice owners.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018