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Steps to the Ocean at Manini Beach at Kealakekua Bay! Konakays

Holiday home in Captain Cook with kitchen and balcony

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Steps to the Ocean at Manini Beach at Kealakekua Bay! Konakays

Holiday home in Captain Cook with kitchen and balcony
Laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 1.5 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a balcony and a TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Kay Wilson

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
Property Registration Number GE-016-175-7696-01, TA-016-175-7696-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Captain Cook, HI

What's nearby

  • Kapahukapu Manini Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kona Coffee Living History Farm - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 14 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 29 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Menehune Coffee Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Tacoz - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sacred Grounds Coffee Farm - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Shack - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to the Ocean at Manini Beach at Kealakekua Bay! Konakays pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to the Ocean at Manini Beach at Kealakekua Bay! Konakays?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to the Ocean at Manini Beach at Kealakekua Bay! Konakays?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps to the Ocean at Manini Beach at Kealakekua Bay! Konakays located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Kapahukapu Manini Beach, Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park and Hikiau Heiau State Monument. Kealakekua Bay and Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Steps to the Ocean at Manini Beach at Kealakekua Bay! Konakays Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 104 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Relaxing, peaceful stay. Kay's place is easy short walk to Manini Beach for snorkeling and water activities. It's a great place for investigating things along the Kona coast. Host was very responsive, helpful, and answered all of our questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The location of this rental couldn't be better! It is steps from the bay and from kayak rentals to head out to the monument. Two-step and the place of refuge are just a couple miles down the road. The house itself is spacious and clean with a thoughtfully stocked kitchen. Air conditioning in one bedroom. The host was kind and courteous, helping us settle in despite the late hour of our arrival and the downstairs neighbor was such a delight to chat with and meet her cats. Highly recommend! We hope to be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

A very handy & convenient place to stay. Beds were fine & shower pressure was fantastic. A little warm in the evenings but cooled off nicely for sleeping. Host was available for any questions & very kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

We really enjoyed staying at Kei's property. The space and grounds were exactly as depicted. It was spacious, clean and suited us and our stay perfectly. Enjoyed the location, very close to Mainini Beach and the Place of Refuge. Kei was very kind and helpful even when we accidentally locked outselves out, twice. Felt like we were staying with friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

This area is incredibly beautiful Truly heaven on earth
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

Kay was so kind and shared fresh fruit from her fruit stand. We loved the short walk to the beach. It was so close and we walked there to snorkel and watch the sunset. We were just down the road from Two Step beach. The unit is dated but very clean. It was a great base for our vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Basic two bedroom with all amenities! Check what’s there before going to shop! Kay was delightful and accommodating and invited us to pick fruits on property….wonderful bonus!! Close to beach and share the beauty of Kona
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Charming condo, with all the necessities. The neighbors downstairs are very nice, as is the landlady next door. Not far from the ocean. Quiet location, with birdsong and the smell of flowers in the morning. We really enjoyed it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Location within close walking distance of Kealakekua Bay and Manini Beach. Kay was very responsive, helpful and generous with her abundance of fruit. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

We enjoyed our stay. Lots of room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10

This cute apartment reminds me of my grandma’s place. Apartment is older, but it has everything that you need in there. It is walking distance to a small bay where you can snorkeling with beautiful fishes. There is a fruit stand right outside where you can get local fruits. Kay, the owner is super nice and friendly. The only down side is the apartment is on second floor and can get pretty warm in summer time. We stayed for 3 nights and really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

We thoroughly loved staying here! The location is amazing- close to the water, and lots of things to do. The kitchen is well equiped and the space is comfortable with two full bedrooms. Kay is a gracious host - she shared fruits from the property and let us pick some too. She runs a fruit and baked goods stand next door. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

We very much enjoyed our stay at Kay's comfortable and spacious apartment. We love Kealakekua Bay and all that it offers and Kay's apartment was well suited to our experience. Kay was very responsive to any of our needs and her Hawaiian hospitality was very much appreciated. Maholo Kay!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Budget travelers will appreciate this well-equipped place in beautiful Napoop’o on Kealakekua Bay. Two of us did multi-hour dives from the beach, which a mere five-minute walk away. On top of that, Kay is a such a gracious host.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

Had a good time staying at Kay's lovely place. It's very conveniently located near two-step, which made our snorkeling trips so easy. It's also just a few mins of walk to our Kayak launching site to captain cook. There's a lot of room on the second floor. And the kitchen is well stocked. The communication is smooth. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Felt right at home. Wish I was still there. Loved walking down to the ocean for sunrise. One of my favorite sacred places in the world, and Kona Kay's makes it affordable for us to experience. Mahalo Kay, Anna Hali'a Rizzo
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

10/10

This upstairs unit is a 5-minute walk from the most beautiful beaches in Hawaii. Kaye was an amazing generous host. The unit is well-equipped and very clean. The heat during our stay was intense so we scheduled our time away from the unit in the afternoon and evening. A window AC unit made the bedroom bearable at night. Thanks for a great stay Kaye!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Amazing location a short walk from a wonderful historic bay with fantastic snorkeling. Swam with a manta ray one morning. Kay was so kind, provided us with more fruit than we could handle, and plenty of other food and goodies. The neighborhood itself is also great to walk around, with plenty of beautiful flowers and birds. Very short drive to Two Step and The City of Refuge, both of which are must sees. I would recommend this spot to anyone I know.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Amazing location. You really feel like a local. So close to key Captain Cook venues. Apt is large. They supply all that you need and more. Frig was stocked with some great treats. Such Aloja spirit. WiFi is sporadic and not strong in half of the house. Window unit for the master and many fans provided. Overall a great experience and super nice owner Kay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10

This was a good location to see and do other things in the surrounding area. It's a bit of drive to get anywhere and a really narrow winding road. We enjoyed the nearby beaches and the bay is full of marine life. Pros: Price, location, friendly owner and downstairs tenants Cons: Greeted by the smell of cat feces in the yard upon arrival, dishes were not clean and had to be re-washed

8/10

Kay, her downstairs tenants, friends, and neighbors were welcoming and gracious. We felt safe and relaxed at her cozy rental apartment. Walking down to the kayak rental was a breeze. Not fancy, just fabulous! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10

Kay's property is so cool--she has large fruit trees growing in the yard where you can pick tangelos and she provides a juicer so you can have fresh juice in the morning! She also left us some essential groceries which was really nice, since we got in late and didn't have a chance to go the store. A short walk to kayak rental to go over to captain cook, as well as Manini beach, (great for snorkeling with a wonderful little park). She really took the time to make her place clean, comfy, and there were little touches to make us feel welcome as guests. Appreciate her sharing her home!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10

The good news: Kay was so sweet and the property has everything we needed in the kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms. Was the perfect size for our family and easy walk to beautiful beach views. Easy drive to many nearby attractions too. The bad news: We visited during June/July and the property was HOT during the day. Even with the fans and a/c in bedroom, it was not comfortable to be in most of the property. We spent most of the days out anyway and during the evening it cooled waaaaay down. So if you are planning to stay at property throughout the day, be prepared. I’d still stay there again despite this though!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10

One of our favorite places on the big island is the Manini Beach Park at Kealakekua Bay. This is the first time we rented a property in this area. This house was within easy walking distance of Manini Beach. Kay was an accommodating host and allowed us to make a quick stop, before check in time, to drop off food we were bring with us from another rental. Kay shared some of the fruit with us from the many fruit trees on the grounds. The house itself was an older home and a bit dated. The most unfortunate thing about the house was the windows did not face the prevailing wind and it would get hot during the afternoon. We didn’t spend much time at the house so it wasn’t too much of a problem for us. Fortunately, there was an air conditioner in the master bedroom which made that room comfortable for sleeping.
Stayed 19 nights in Dec 2022

4/10

The day before we were due to arrive, I received a call from Kay indicating that her previous tenant had made a mistake and needed to stay an extra night. She suggested that my sister and I sleep in the same queen-sized bed in a different unit on her property. When I indicated I'm immunocompromised and that's why we booked a 2-bdrm unit, she said she'd call her friend to see if one of us could stay 'up the road' while the other stay in the queen bedroom. She didn't call back until after I'd called and emailed (six hours later) to tell me not to worry & it was all 'fine'. I really wish I would have gone with my gut instinct on this. I honestly don't know how there have been so many 4+ star reviews. We told her to expect us at 4pm. When we arrived at 4:15pm, she was still cleaning and told us to just go walk down to the beach, without giving us directions. The place was wiped down well enough but the caulking in the bathroom was dirty, the sofas didn't have real cushions, most of the towels were scratchy, and the only supplies in the fridge were whatever previous tenants left there (no milk or coffee). There's no garbage disposal; just a bucket with a lid upon which is written that you're to dispose of it across the street. One night we were visited by a flying cockroach and something even larger that I've never seen in my life. We shooed one out the door and my sister killed the other with her shoe. These were the largest but not the only insect visitors we had, including several moths and run-of-the-mill roaches along with some very tiny ant-like creatures that were on the kitchen table. The room I was staying in was extremely dusty the first night but after running all of the fans, it eventually aired out. The larger of the two bedrooms has a swamp cooler but that's the only AC in the unit. The reports of Kay bringing over baked goods or providing coffee was not our experience. She did hand us a bunch of bananas one day as we were driving in, though, and was very curious about our plans. The main benefit of this place is that it is within walking distance to Manini Kapahukapu Beach Park which is the location of some of the most stunning sunsets I've ever seen, as well as Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park, and just a short drive to Two-Step & the City of Refuge. If that's worth the rest, then by all means book this inexpensive VRBO.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022