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Rare Beauty and Luxury at Kealakekua Bay

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
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10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

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Captain Cook, HI
  • Popular LocationKealakekua Bay10 min walk
  • Popular LocationKona Coffee Living History Farm9 min drive
  • Popular LocationCaptain Cook Monument21 min drive
  • AirportKailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)44 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 4
1540 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
Bedroom 2
    Bathroom 1
      Shower
    Bathroom 2
      Shower

    About this property

    Entire place

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

    Rare Beauty and Luxury at Kealakekua Bay

    Your hosts Tammy and Joe are committed to providing a 5-star experience. The home is maintained in immaculate condition with the highest levels of spotless cleaning before you check in.

    The property is very private with secure gated access. Parking at the guest house for up to two cars. Our guests are to park under the carport that we had built. This property is truly one of the most beautiful and luxurious in the entire Kealakekua Bay area. If you are seeking privacy and luxury, our guest house is perfect for you. Our primary focus and goal is to make sure that you have the utmost superb vacation on the Big Island. It’s our pleasure to help and assist in any and every way possible. We love to host repeat guests and some have even become personal friends.

    Both bedrooms have California king beds with 100% pure cotton sheets and Tommy Bahama quilts or comforter sets. There are 2 robes per closet for the use of our guests. Both bathrooms have had an extensive design remodel and are fully stocked with the following: Bluetooth speakers, showers built for two, shampoo/conditioner, blow dryer, curling iron, flat iron, Q-tips, cotton balls and cotton pads, vanity magnifying mirror, organic chlorine-free feminine hygiene products, and scale, plus each bathroom has a basket of products for our guests’ exclusive use. The bathrooms have beautifully designed custom travertine floors.

    The kitchen is truly fully stocked for a chef and loaded with the following: gas range stove and oven, French style doors fridge/freezer with ice maker, reverse osmosis filtered water system, microwave, toaster oven, toaster, panini press maker, spiralizer, rice cooker, electric griddle, George Forman indoor grill, 12 piece rocket blender, 7 quart crockpot, air fryer, InstaPot, Ninja professional blender, coffee pot, bean grinder, French press, Keurig, small “pod” Nespresso compatible machine, instant hot water warmer, hand mixer, Kitchen Aid large mixer, glass and plastic mixing bowls, baking ware, cookie sheets, pots and pans, silverware, knives set, steak knives, kitchen utensils, grilling utensils, baking ware, basic condiments and spices, ice tub for chilled beverages outside. There is much more for kitchen that isn’t listed for Tammy is adding items here and there.

    Truly an unusually well-equipped kitchen that is perfect for those who enjoy making their own meals or have special dietary needs. If there’s something that we have not included in the guest house that you need please let us know and we will accommodate you the best we can; we might even have it from our kitchen.

    We also have very impressive fully stocked barware if you are into enjoying cocktails, wine, champagne and beer. Beer mugs are in the freezer chilling and we also have 4 “round” craft cocktail ice trays in the freezer as well. Tammy tried to think of everything that our guests could possibly need in order to make the cocktails of their choice. Again, if there is something that isn’t in the barware please reach out for we just might have it at our house.

    There is a dining room table for four and an outside patio table for four on the main lanai. Both tables have beautiful tablecloths and a tasteful candlelight centerpiece that is remote-operated.

    Fast and reliable internet Wifi included. Wifi units in both bedrooms and in the living room. The living room has 55” 4K HD TV with digital cable. There is a Bluetooth sound bar system for the tv. Please note that cellular service is weak here with Verizon being the only carrier that works with one to two bars of signal. Internet communications through Wifi work great.

    We have various card and board games for some additional fun and pleasure. There’s a laundry room with a full-size washer and dryer, iron, ironing board, garment steamer and drying rack.

    We had a beautiful outdoor grilling gazebo built with an outdoor propane grill and grilling accessories. The views of Kealakekua Bay from the grill are breathtaking.

    We offer the following beach gear: snorkeling gear, masks, fins, Tommy Bahama beach chairs, Tommy Bahama beach umbrella, soft cooler bags, hard rolling cooler, blue ice packs in the freezer to help keep your items chilled, plush beach towels, beach blanket, 4 beach mats, backpack style picnic basket complete with a blanket and wine bottle carrier attachments for 4, plus many other little things to make your beach time the most comfortable as possible. Please enjoy the outside shower which has hot and cold running water while taking in all the fabulous views. It’s located by the hot tub gazebo structure that’s perfect for taking in a sunset or evening soak gazing up at the beautiful Hawaiian sky filled with beautiful and bright stars. The hot tub has a waterfall feature as well as a various color light feature.

    We also have a small orchard right behind the guest house that is completely organic and our guests are welcome to pick and harvest anything that we currently have in season. We have starfruit, soursop, papayas, mangoes, oranges, lemons, Kaffir limes, Tahitian limes, ruby red grapefruits, figs, and bananas.

    Please note that smoking inside the house is strictly prohibited. We are a medical marijuana friendly property. You must enjoy your medicine outside. Hawaii is not retail so you must have a valid “Hawaii 329A” medical card. You must obtain your legal license prior to your arrival.

    Please Read: Animals and Insects
    We have an outdoor cat, Mittens. No animals are ever allowed inside the guest house and it is allergen free. But Mittens will come over and say hi outside during your visit. Also, we have three miniature horses in a fenced pasture several hundred feet down the hill from the guest house. If exposure to these animals is not to your liking, please do not book this guest house.

    Also, Hawaii is a tropical climate, and this guest house is at ground level in a natural setting surrounded by fields and woods. Animals and insects abound in this ecosystem year-round. At this guest house you will encounter animals and insects. There will be singing birds, mongoose, gecko lizards, and insects around the exterior of the house. You may even find a gecko lizard or insects inside the house during your stay. We as hosts do all we can to minimize geckos and insects in the interior, including maintaining all screens and weather stripping on the doors and using a monthly pest control service. Nevertheless, it is possible that a gecko lizard will dart in an open door. While geckos are harmless, they may be difficult or impossible to catch once in the house. It is also likely that you will find some insects inside the house during your stay. The most common type to get in are millipedes, which are black or red in color and 1" long. They can get through the smallest cracks around the bottom of the sliding screen doors. They do not bite and will not hurt you but are a nuisance on the floor. They are slow moving and easy to sweep up and remove.

    Please consider this ecological setting before booking. Because this natural ecosystem is part of the setting for this guest house, and we want to be clear about this before you book, no refunds or cancellations will be given for animals and insects.

    Please note: Hawaii State and County transient accommodation taxes and general excise sales taxes are added by VRBO when you book. Taxes are subject to change without notice.

    Please note: long-term stay cleaning service. If staying for 3 weeks or longer, an additional cleaning service is required during your stay at a rate of $32 per hour. The cleaning time may be one that is mutually acceptable, and you will need to reimburse the hosts directly for this service by cash or check.

    Property manager

    Tammy Shafer-Walker

    Property amenities

    Beach

    • Beach nearby
    • Beach loungers
    • Beach towels
    • Beach umbrellas

    Pool/Spa

    • Massage
    • Spa tub

    Internet

    • Available in the house: Free WiFi

    Parking and transportation

    • Car recommended
    • Onsite parking options include a carport

    Kitchen

    • Blender
    • Coffee grinder
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
    • Dishwasher
    • Electric kettle
    • Freezer
    • Griddle
    • Ice maker
    • Microwave
    • Mixer
    • Oven
    • Paper towels
    • Refrigerator
    • Rice cooker
    • Spices
    • Stovetop
    • Toaster
    • Toaster oven

    Dining

    • Chef service
    • 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

    • DVD player
    • Games
    • Smart TV with digital channels
    • Stereo

    Outdoor areas

    • Barbecue grill
    • Firepit
    • Garden
    • Lanai
    • Outdoor furniture

    Laundry

    • Washer/dryer

    Work spaces

    • Desk
    • Desk chair
    • Office

    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.
    • Magnifying mirror
    • Wheelchair accessibility
    • Smoke-free property

    Services and conveniences

    • Concierge services
    • Housekeeping (on request)
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Safe

    Location highlights

    • Near the ocean

    Things to do

    • Water sports equipment on site

    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)
    • First aid kit
    • Fire extinguisher
    • Deadbolt lock

    General

    • 1 unit
    • Garden
    • Housekeeping (on request)
    • Property does not allow children
    • Unit size: 1,540 square feet

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    Check-in

    Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
    Minimum check-in age: 18

    Check-out

    Check-out before 9:00 AM

    Special check-in instructions

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

    Pets

    Pets not allowed

    Children and extra beds

    This property does not allow children

    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
    Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
    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
    Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
    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-004-563-1488-01, TA-004-563-1488-01

    We should mention

    A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

    Property is also known as

    Rare Beauty Luxury Kealakekua Bay House Captain Cook
    Rare Beauty Luxury Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook
    Rare Beauty Kealakekua Captai
    Rare Beauty At Kealakekua Bay
    Rare Beauty Luxury at Kealakekua Bay
    Rare Beauty and Luxury at Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook
    Zeldzame Schoonheid en Luxe in de Baai van Kealakekua
    Rare Beauty and Luxury at Kealakekua Bay Private vacation home

    About the area

    Captain Cook

    Located in Captain Cook, this vacation home is near the beach. Kona Country Club and Kahalu'u Beach Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Keauhou Shopping Center and Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory. Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative and Bay View Farm are also worth visiting.

    What's nearby

    • Kealakekua Bay - 10 min walk
    • Kapahukapu Manini Beach - 14 min walk
    • Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 9 min drive
    • Kona Coffee Living History Farm - 9 min drive
    • Captain Cook Monument - 21 min drive

    Getting around

    • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 47 min drive

    Restaurants

    • McDonald's - 11 min drive
    • The Coffee Shack - 12 min drive
    • Kona Grill House - 12 min drive
    • Gypsea Gelato - 13 min drive
    • Shaka Tacoz - 9 min drive

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Rare Beauty and Luxury at Kealakekua Bay pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    What time is check-in at Rare Beauty and Luxury at Kealakekua Bay?

    Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at Rare Beauty and Luxury at Kealakekua Bay?

    Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

    Where is Rare Beauty and Luxury at Kealakekua Bay located?

    Situated by the ocean, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park, Hikiau Heiau State Monument, and Kealakekua Bay. Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative and Kapahukapu Manini Beach are also within 15 minutes.

    Reviews

    10

    Exceptional

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 73 reviews" "
    Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 73 reviews" "
    Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews" "
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews" "
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews" "

    10/10

    Cleanliness

    10/10

    Amenities

    10/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    Robert F.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Great hosts, great location and great view
    Everything about our stay was wonderful. Our hosts made a great effort to provide all the amenities that would make our stay easy and enjoyable. We thoroughly enjoyed the secluded location, the birdsong, and the geckos and other wildlife that visited from time to time. The location was also convenient for trips north to the beach and south to the volcanos. Should we make it back to the big island, we would happily stay at this same property.
    Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    James

    Travelled with partner
    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    We were absolutely delighted with this beautiful property and the beautiful grounds. We never tired of the gorgeous views of the bay from the lanai or the hot tub. I don't think we've ever stayed at a vacation rental that was so well stocked with anything we could have possibly needed. The beach gear was put to good use. Tammy the owner was friendly and helpful with any information we needed. I thought the area was in a perfect location that was quiet but still a close drive to everywhere we wanted to go. It was so peaceful there we didn't want to leave. Would absolutely love to visit again.
    Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Jason C., Golden, Colorado, USA

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Very Nice
    This VRBO is a true 5-star. It is ideally set up for one or two couples. The kitchen has every possible device, pan, pot or bowl any chef could want. The beds and baths are all first class down to details that are over and above the usual VRBO. The unit is on a very private property with exclusive access and the generous hosts are near-by and willing to advise and help with questions and details. It has a panoramic view of the Captain Cook Bay and the Pacific. We have only been gone a few days are already thinking about coming back. If you are lucky the local cat will sit on your lap and purr as the sun sets over the ocean, she somehow knows she lives in paradise.
    Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Emily S.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Private Paradise!
    Amazing stay, beautiful property, lovely hosts! Cannot beat the nearly 180 degree ocean view! We went on runs down to the nearby beach, said hello to the mini horses, and watched boats down in the bay. Would stay again in a heartbeat! Thank you to Tammy and Joe!
    Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Anya R. W.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Awesome
    We could not have been luckier to find this place. Beautiful, well-appointed house in the best location in South Kona!
    Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Anya W.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Beautiful house, location can't be beat
    Tammy and Joe's guest house is absolutely gorgeous, very well-stocked. It sits on a hill above one of the most beautiful bays on the big island. Short walk to the beach. dolphins and whales in the bay. Good food and great coffee close by. We mostly cooked for ourselves in the great kitchen. The owners are next door and very responsive, but not at all intrusive. Fabulous place!
    Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Meta M.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    The most beautiful escape - Say Yes and Book it
    We had the most amazing, romantic, heartfelt, perfect stay at this rare beauty guest house. The views, the ambiance, the tranquilty and all the ammenities were just what my partner and I needed. We came home rejuvinated and cen't wait to go back. The home is immaculate, the kitchen fully equipped, and the hot tub is perfect. The guest home overlooks the most beautiful views. You will feel so peaceful and relaxed. The property is a garden of Eden, and so much more beautiful than the pictures. Tammy and Joseph are very knowledgeable about the island and the best hosts, Thank you so much!
    Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    George G.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Lovely
    Our short stay was perfect.
    Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Michael R., TIJERAS, NM, USA

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Perfect in Every Way
    Everything about the Guest House is incredible. The location was beautiful with views of Kealakekua Bay and amazing sunsets every evening. The exterior of the Guest House is so inviting and is matched by the interior. The furnishings are exquisite and the gourmet kitchen has everything you need to make every meal a delight. The grounds are immaculate and the next door garden had ripe mangoes, papaya, grapefruit and oranges perfect for enjoying. One of favorites times was relaxing in the hot tub, after a day enjoying the ocean, watching another glorious sunset. Joe and Tammy were outstanding hosts and we loved every moment we spent there. We are already planning our next trip and can't wait to come back. This is indeed a Rare Beauty and Luxury at Kealakekua Bay. Mahalo for a perfect vacation and Aloha to Tammy and Joe
    Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Bradley A., Marietta, Georgia

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Big Island living at its finest
    This house, what dreams are made of. We needed an animal fix after being on vacation for a week, and mittens was right outside on the lanai hanging out while I grilled to an amazing pacific sunset. Joe and Tammy are so generous, this place was the most equipped rental I have ever stayed at anywhere. I appreciate the beer! The area has so many local things to see and do, the salt farm, Kona brewing, free coffee farm tours and the amazing coffee shacks and street side vendors. I felt like I was home and spent a good bit of time looking for property in the area, I would love to have neighbors like Tammy and Joe.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023