Beautiful oceanfront home on the Kona side of the Big Island. Come stay and enjoy Hawaii . . . LIVE ALOHA!<br /><br />Your backyard is the ocean where the waves splash only a few feet away from your private lanai and pool. We're located near the end of Alii Drive overlooking Kahalu'u Bay. Spectacular ocean views to watch fish, turtles, whales, dolphins, surfers, sunsets and the night sky! We are the first residence next to Kahalu'u Beach Park known for amazing snorkeling and surfing.<br /><br /><b>The space</b><br />Private comfortable rustic bungalow home where your backyard is the ocean. Beautiful oceanfront setting where the waves splash against your lanai. The master bedroom located about 35 feet from the ocean. Relax in your own pool touched by ocean spray. Yellow tangs (Lau'ipala) abound just on the other side of the seawall. Dophins (Nai’a) play beyond the reef and seasonal whales (koholā) cruise by. <br /><br />We have one of the most amazing locations on the entire stretch of Alii Drive! We're the first residence overlooking Kahalu'u Bay. The south side of our property is bordered by Ku'emanu Heiau an ancient Hawaiian temple that is dedicated to the sport of surfing. Adjacent to the temple is the historical St. Peter's Little Blue Church & Kahalu'u Beach Park, one of the best snorkeling spots on the entire island, known for it's extraordinary sea life and only a two minute walk.<br /><br />We welcome all visitors to enjoy our 1960's retro Hawaiian style home. Although not modern or fancy, our amazing comfortable family home comes with ocean-front living conditions in the tropics. Sunshine, tropical breezes, ocean spray and gorgeous sunsets! There are usually a few weeks in the summer/early fall of warm and humid temperatures, but overall Hawaii has pleasant weather throughout the year! We don't have air conditioning, but ceiling and portable fans and ocean breezes when needed. Experience aloha!<br /><br />The house has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen, overhead ceiling fans (no AC), large private covered lanai, sun area, outdoor hot/cold shower, BBQ with outdoor dining area and swimming pool (solar heated) next to the ocean. Laundry room and off-street parking (carport).<br /><br />Our home has spectacular ocean views for whale, dolphin, and surfer watching, as well as amazing sunsets and beautiful night skies. Although close to shops, restaurants, and downtown Kailua-Kona, privacy is assured. Moku o Keawe (Big Island) is a wonderful place to swim, snorkel, dive, boat, fish, surf, sail, kayak, golf, hike, horseback ride, shop, volcano watch and star gaze. Come and enjoy the Big Island of Hawaii . . . LIVE ALOHA!<br /><br /><b>Guest access</b><br />We recommend renting a car to get around because public transportation is very limited. Uber and Lyft services are another option but sometimes availability is limited. Street parking can be very busy, but we have a carport/driveway that can accommodate two average sized cars.<br /><br /><b>Other things to note</b><br />We try to rent our home on a weekly basis only but we can be flexible so please just ask and I will try my best to accommodate your dates! Don't be shy to ask for a shorter length of time but we do have a 3 night minimum.<br /><br />Please note the base price for our home incorporates taxes and service fees. The State of Hawaii charges 15.712% and Hawaii County adds another 3%. The taxes are not charged separately, but are within the base price. Also our Airbnb host has chosen to include their almost 15% service fee into the listed price so guests can get a better idea of how much the stay will cost. Please keep in mind that almost 30% of the listed cost is either State/County taxes and host site service fees. It's a little confusing, and I'm happy to explain further. Holiday seasons are higher. Rates may change/reduced especially for last minute specials. <br /><br />Check-in time: 4:00 pm (sometimes can be flexible)<br />Check-out time: 11:00 am<br />Late check-out may possibly be available for additional fee<br /><br />Maximum 4 guests but occasionally special arrangements for small children may be made with an added fee. We ask that you are honest with the type (adults/children) and number in your travel group. Large gatherings or parties are not permitted.<br /><br />The pool is solar heated and the temperature is dependent upon the weather. <br /><br />We have wi-fi for internet access, but have limited resources to immediately fix should there be a rare problem. We cannot guarantee how prompt the internet provider would fix any issue. The smart t.v. has the usual apps so please bring your account information with you to access your subscriptions.<br /><br /><b>Registration Details</b><br />TA-130-696-8064-01 AND GE-130-696-8064-01