Title: Hidden Gem in Gated Community | Walk to the Ocean - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=39173436&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hidden Gem in Gated Community | Walk to the Ocean Vacation home with kitchen, near Magic Sands Beach ## Photo gallery for Hidden Gem in Gated Community | Walk to the Ocean ![Terrace/patio - Hidden Gem in Gated Community | Walk to the Ocean (Kailua-Kona)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39180000/39173500/39173436/9a6c04bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Hidden Gem in Gated Community | Walk to the Ocean (Kailua-Kona)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39180000/39173500/39173436/79573f55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Hidden Gem in Gated Community | Walk to the Ocean (Kailua-Kona)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39180000/39173500/39173436/2b704567.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Hidden Gem in Gated Community | Walk to the Ocean (Kailua-Kona)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39180000/39173500/39173436/98be005c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Hidden Gem in Gated Community | Walk to the Ocean (Kailua-Kona)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39180000/39173500/39173436/78bb90e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the gated community of Kahakai Place, this charming 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath cottage is just a block from the ocean. Enjoy modern comforts like free WiFi and a fully equipped kitchen to create home-cooked meals or relax in front of the flat screen TV with Apple TV. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Hidden Gem in Gated Community | Walk to the Ocean Please note, effective Jan 1st. 2026, Hawaii\`s Transient Accommodations Tax will increase from 10.25% to 11% for all stays with an arrival in 2026 forward. We may need to collect the tax difference to secure and finalize your booking. We will contact you to confirm the adjusted amount. Discover your private slice of paradise in this charming 2-story, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath cottage just one block from the ocean. Nestled in the peaceful gated community of Kahakai Place, this hidden gem blends island charm with modern comfort—perfect for a romantic getaway or a family retreat on the Big Island. Inside, you’ll find 1,319 sq ft of beautifully designed living space: Upstairs Bedrooms: • Primary suite with king bed and ensuite bath • Guest room with queen bed • Third bedroom with two twin beds • In-unit washer and dryer for your convenience Downstairs Living Area: • Spacious living room with 55” Smart TV (Apple TV included) • Free WiFi for all your devices • Fully equipped kitchen with oven, stovetop, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, and tea kettle • Dining area that opens to the lanai with BBQ grill Enjoy cool comfort with split-system air conditioning in every bedroom and the main living area, plus ceiling fans throughout to keep the island breezes flowing. Relax indoors or out—the private lanai is the perfect spot for a morning coffee or evening cocktail. And when you’re ready to explore, you’re only minutes from downtown Kona’s restaurants, shopping, and world-famous beaches. Parking: Covered carport for your convenience. Whether you’re here to unwind, adventure, or a little of both, this cozy Kona cottage offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and location. We provide complimentary starter essentials including paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, laundry detergent, hand soap, and trash bags. We also have air mattress, pack and play, and high chair available for rent. Receive peace-of-mind knowing that if something does go wrong, one of our friendly and professional staff members is only a phone call away. With a warm “Aloha”, we at First Island Realty look forward to welcoming you to your island getaway with all the comforts and privacy of home! After you create a meal from the fully equipped kitchen, you can sit at the bar, on the sofa, at the kitchen table, or on either of the lanais to enjoy it. Our favorite suggestion is to pack up some wine and food and take a 5 minute walk to a secluded beach to watch an amazing sunset or watch the turtles sunning themselves in the sand. For same-day bookings, please contact us directly to check availability. Hawaii GE/TA-148-489-2672-01 STVR-19-368340 NUC-19-1974 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near the sea ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110150000/110141800/110141708/eb2a3a1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 3 Bed, 2 Bath Holualoa Home on 1.1 Acres Holualoa - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=110141708&PinnedHotelID=110141708&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119300000/119290900/119290878/29342bbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Freshly Remodeled w/ Vaulted Ceilings ,Lanai view 3.5 mi from Airport Live Local Kalaoa - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=119290878&PinnedHotelID=119290878&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102390000/102383800/102383705/57a95f68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kona Makai 4-306: Top Floor 3 Bedroom Unit with Wrap Around Lanai &OceanViews Holualoa Village - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=102383705&PinnedHotelID=102383705&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96710000/96709800/96709759/w1200h799x0y1-2b180361.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Includes Beach Gear! 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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-148-489-2672-01, 3760170990000, TA-148-489-2672-01 ### Property is also known as Hale Koko Hidden Gem! 90074 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=19.612091,-155.97969&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ujvvB%60x_w%5C%40O%3FQ%3FM%40S%3FM%40Q%40O%40Q%40O%40MBQ%40OBOBQBOBMBODQBOBMDODODMDOFMDODOFMFOFKFOFMFKFOHKFOHKHMHMHKHKHKHKJKHKJKHKJIJKJKJIJGJKLIJILGJGLIJILGLILELILELELGLENELGLENELANELENCLANELCNCNANALCN%3FNANCN%3FL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%3FNBN%40N%3FLBN%40N%40LBNBNDL%40NBLDNDL%40NDLDLFNDLDLFLDLDLHLDLHJFLHLHJFLFJHJHLJJFJHJJJJHHJJJJHJJJHJHJHJHJHLHLHJFNHJFNFJFLFNFJFNDLFNDNFLDNDLDNBNDLBNDPBNBLBNBPBN%40NBP%40L%40N%40P%40N%40P%3FL%40R%3FL%3FP%40NAN%3FP%3FLAR%3FLARALAPANALCPANCNCPCNCLCNEPCNELCNENELENGLENGNELGNGJGNGLGJGNIJGNIJINIJIJIJIJIJKJIJKJKJIHKJKJKHKFMJKHKHMFKHMFMHKHMFMDMHMDMDMFMFODMDMDOBMBODMDOBM%40ODOBMBO%40O%40MBO%3FOBO%40O%3FO%3FMBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FO%3FOAOCO%3FMCOAOAOCMCOEMAOCMEOEMCOCMEMEOEMGMGMEMEMIMEMGMIKIMGKIMGKIMIKKKGKIKKKKKIIKKKIKKKIKIKIKIKIKIOIKGOIKGOGKGMGOGKGOGMEOEOGMEOEMEOEOCMCOEQCOCMCOCQCOAOCQAMAOAQAMAS%3FMAS%3FM%3FQAO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RJlC8CHeFfi2ZFhDVpZO8f0zM3E=) Kailua-Kona, HI #### What's nearby - Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Honl's Beach \- 3 min drive \- 2.3 km - Magic Sands Beach \- 3 min drive \- 2.7 km - Kailua-Kona Beaches \- 3 min drive \- 2.7 km - Kailua Pier \- 6 min drive \- 4.2 km #### Getting around - Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Don's Mai Tai Bar - ‬6 min drive - ‪Royal Kona Resort Oceanfront Bar - ‬6 min drive - ‪Island Lava Java - ‬7 min drive - ‪Huggo's On The Rocks - ‬6 min drive - ‪Shaka Tacos - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hidden Gem in Gated Community | Walk to the Ocean pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Hidden Gem in Gated Community | Walk to the Ocean? ### What time is check-out at Hidden Gem in Gated Community | Walk to the Ocean? ### Where is Hidden Gem in Gated Community | Walk to the Ocean located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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