Ocean View King's Pond Hotels

"Great set up for a family with children "

"Our first visit to the islands and this was a perfect out of the way, relaxing, quiet, in the middle of beautiful nature place to stay. Put us in reach of Volcanoes National Park and many other fantastic places. The hosts were great and very helpful with checkin and suggestions. Then let us to our adventure. Thank you so much! "

"Property was amazing: enjoyed all the sights and sounds on the farm. "

"so beautiful so relaxing- one of the best places we have ever stayed. on the water, gorgeous views and sunsets. home is so well appointed and there are so many “spaces” to be - inside and out. fantastic kitchen, comfortable beds, just beautiful and high end. stars at night are unbelievable. hosts are the absolute best. would stay again and again and again. "

"A WONDERFUL host in a terrific location. Just as stated, neat,clean and helpfull with any questions I had.Looking forward to staying again."

"Rick's Place is phenomenal! Process was smooth from start to finish. Can't say enough good things about this home! We arrived after dark and didn't realize there would be such a long a drive down to sea level BUT it was so worth it when we arrived! Dan had the house lit up and wonderful Hawaiian music playing for us. The outside lights with motion sensors guided us in with no issues. We were surprised to find the home so open with the sea air and breeze flowing in all windows. This ended up being one of our most favorite things about the place, just the fresh sea air! We unpacked quickly and rested only to wake up to the most beautiful view. The pictures in the post don't do it justice. The waves crashing on the lava wall became our favorite sound both day and night. We enjoyed sitting out on the overlook reading and watching for fish and whales and just the peaceful calm that goes along with Rick's place. We saw dolphins, reef sharks, fish, boats, swimmers and even scuba divers (at night too!) The pool was great!We had plans to explore the island but ended up rearranging our itineniary to accommodate being at the house most days which felt like home to us! Dan was responsive to our needs and an excellent host seen by the home's detail and can say it was the best stocked vrbo we've ever been to and I am not kidding! Outdoor shower was heavenly! If you're thinking about booking just do it, what a magical, beautiful place! Thank you Dan, we will be back!!!Mike and Angie"

"Loved the house. The neighborhood is so quiet, we saw a few people walking in morning or evening but other wise didn’t see or hear anybody. It is amazing to open all the doors and windows and sleep to the sound of the ocean. The sunsets are beautiful from the back porch. It is best to stock up on groceries in Kona, there is small stores within 10 minutes but the prices are higher, they do have just about everything you would need. We got some water 1st day at store but then refilled the water jugs provided, the water you get at fill stations taste good. The house was well stocked with basic salt,pepper, coffee filters, small cooler and then odds and ends people have left. We enjoyed just sitting on back porch enjoying the quiet. My husband fished off the rocks and caught quite a few little fish. He snorkeled in front of the house and saw a lot of fish. We went to the park by the house and walked into the beach. It is short hike and only us and another couple on beach all day. We explored a lot of beaches on south end and most were less crowded, you have to hike a little less than a mile for some but payoff is no one there. The road down is curvy but we didn’t find it bad, even drove it at night and it was fine. House is very easy to locate. Enjoyed talking to owner he was very nice and was there for anything we needed. Excellent place for relaxing and will stay here again. "

"We loved it and are sad to move on. We will miss the sounds of frogs and roosters, the beautiful sunsets and sunrises, Bernie (the dog), and the geodome domicile - comfortable and charming!"

"Here you will find a home surrounded by a beautiful garden with a very large covered deck overlooking the ocean to the west. Stunning sunrises, warm breezes, and a canopy of stars and the Milky Way at night uninhibited by city lights. The home is as described, but more. Comfortable, welcoming and everything you would need. You experience a bit of the homeowners love of this island in the decor and gardens. For us, the location was ideal - away from the popular beaches, tourist shops, etc. Here you are close to The Volcanic National Park and many “gem” locations listed in travel guides. This is Kau coffee country (look up the history of the emergence of Kau coffee and Kona coffee). We enjoyed farm/fruit stands, local markets, and wonderful local places to eat and find local artist creations. The aloha spirit was so welcoming as we talked with locals. Hilo and the other side of the island is easily accessible. Go, see, experience... Hawaii, e noho mau ana oe iloko o ko'u naau a me na moeuhane. A hui hou kakou. (Translation - Hawaii, you will always be in my heart and dreams. Until we meet again. ) "