Ocean View Townhome – Walk to Beach & Downtown Kona!<br /><br />Welcome to your Kona home base! This two-story end-unit townhome offers the space and privacy travelers love—not a resort, not a condo, and not a hotel room, but a full townhome with no neighbors above or below you. Enjoy ocean views from the lanais, all just a short walk to Honl’s Beach and the restaurants, cafés, and shops of downtown Kona. Perfect for couples, families, with the feel of a private island home your Kona getaway starts here.<br /><br /><b>The space</b><br />Malia Kai #20 – Boutique Townhome in the Heart of Kona<br /><br />Enjoy a private, two-story front-unit townhome—the only unit in the complex with a dinning area window featuring ocean views. This is true island living: no one above or below you, no hotel feel, just quiet comfort in a peaceful, boutique-style property. Step outside and you’re only moments from restaurants, shops, cafés, and beautiful Honl’s Beach.<br /><br />A rare find in Kona, this townhome offers space, privacy, and an unbeatable location for guests who want the convenience of walking to town while enjoying the tranquility of their own island home.<br /><br /> <br /><br />The Space<br /><br />Main Level: Remodeled kitchen with granite counters, Samsung Bespoke refrigerator, stainless appliances, coffeemaker, air fryer, blender, and two custom Hawaiian wood counters (one with rare ocean views, unique to this complex ). Dinning area, half bath, spacious living room(not a sleeper sofa that is located on the second floor) with large streaming TV, and access to the main lanai with outdoor seating. Pop up outdoor bar for dinner ocean views.<br />***No A/C on the main level -has many windows and sliding doors to the lanai along with a portable fan and 3 ceiling fans for you to enjoy the tropical breezes.<br /><br />A flight of stairs leads to the upper level, where you'll find the sleeping areas and a second private lanai. This level features a comfortable king-size bed and a queen sleeper sofa with privacy curtains, allowing the space to be divided into two separate sleeping areas. Bedding for the sleeper sofa is conveniently stored in the ottomans in front of the sofa.<br /><br />Enjoy a second TV with streaming services and local channels available through the Spectrum app. A portable A/C unit is provided on the second floor only to keep the sleeping area comfortable for a restful night's sleep. ***Please note that it is not intended to cool the entire townhome.<br /><br />The upper level also includes a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and a separate vanity/sink area. A dedicated desk and workspace are provided for guests who need to work remotely.<br /><br />Extras: Laundry room with washer/dryer, laundry detergent, dryer sheets. Beach gear -snorkel sets, 2 boogie boards, one large cooler (located towards the back of the laundry room) and 2 small coolers (freezer packs in freezer), beach umbrella, pool noodles and beach chairs. Reusable shopping/beach bags as Hawaii doesn't use plastic bags at the store -bring your own bags.<br /><br />Great place to store bikes for the Ironman event.<br /><br />Amenities<br />Shared pool & BBQ area<br />Ceiling fans in every room, portable fan on the first floor and one for backup in the laundry room if needed + breezy jalousie windows<br />Boutique atmosphere<br />100% non-smoking property<br /><br />Guest Access<br />You’ll have full private use of Malia Kai #20, plus shared access to the community pool and BBQ area.<br /><br />Big Island Highlights & Attractions<br /><br />Volcanoes National Park – Explore Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, active volcanoes with lava tubes, craters, and scenic hikes.<br />Mauna Kea Summit & Stargazing – World-class observatories and some of the clearest skies on earth.<br />Kona Coffee Country – Tour local coffee farms and taste the island’s famous Kona coffee.<br />Beaches<br />White Sand: Hapuna Beach, Mauna Kea Beach<br />Black Sand: Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach (with sea turtles)<br />Green Sand: Papakōlea Green Sand Beach, one of only 4 in the world<br />Snorkeling & Diving – Captain Cook Monument, Kealakekua Bay, and night dives with manta rays.<br />Water Adventures – Whale watching (Dec–Apr), dolphin swims, fishing charters, kayaking, paddle boarding.<br /><br />Hiking & Nature – Pololū Valley Lookout, Waipiʻo Valley, Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls.<br />Cultural Sites – Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau (Place of Refuge), petroglyph fields, heiau (Hawaiian temples). Pu'ukohola Heiau -Natural Historic Site<br /><br />Farm & Food Experiences – Macadamia nut farms, tropical fruit stands, farmers’ markets, Hawaiian shave ice and GypSea Gelato located by the sand volley ball court-THE BEST!!<br /> <br />So many things to explore, check out my Guide Book. We also have a Welcome book with suggestions on many other things to do.<br /><br /><b>Other things to note</b><br />The second-floor sleeping area one King bed and one queen sleeper sofa also features a portable air conditioner located at the front workspace, keeping the entire space comfortably cool for a restful night’s sleep. The living room, is not a sleeper sofa.<br /><br /><b>Registration Details</b><br />TA-056-650-7008-01