My Mermaid home by Manini Beach at Kealakekua Bay. <br />Charming and bright, gourmet kitchen, with custom coconut wood bar. Everything to enjoy dinner, with an artistic dining area. <br />Living area has two new couches, each fold down to a bed.<br />(If you have a larger party, downstairs, my Mermaid Studio may be available too). My Mermaid Studio is as lovely and spacious with a Cal King bed, a queen sofa, kitchenette, full size fridge and my favorite custom, outside shower is delightful.<br /><br /><b>The space</b><br />My Mermaid home is a newly decorated, 1150 square foot home in the middle of the Manini Beach sub-division at Kealakekua Bay. <br />My charming and bright gourmet kitchen, with coconut wood bar, a large pantry and a dishwasher. Everything you would like to enjoy dinner with an artistic dining area. <br />The living area has two new couches that each fold down to a bed (my home sleeps 6 total yet best with 4 persons) - <br />If you have a larger party, downstairs my Mermaid Studio may be available too. My Mermaid Studio is lovely and spacious with a Cal King bed, a queen sofa, kitchenette, full size fridge and my favorite custom, outside shower is delightful. Please inquire for larger groups or a separate rental.<br />For your convenience WIFI is available throughout this home.<br /><br />Enjoy the salty breezes as you barbecue on this large 450 square feet Hawaiian style covered lanai. Listen to the ocean as you relax and unwind after a day of adventure. Relish the beautiful tropical gardens, fruit trees and lotus ponds, which surround this lovely vacation home. Sweet aromas will remind you to stop and smell the essence of the island's aloha spirit.<br /><br />A short walk down to Manini Beach, on the south side of Kealakekua Bay, Mermaids enjoy the snorkeling, which is so wonderful in the morning. Watching the fish go about their morning clears my mind, healing happens as my body floats! <br /><br />Beach towels, beach chairs, body boards, foam noodles, coolers, some snorkel gear, life preserver and a beach umbrella too!<br /><br />Only about 200 steps to the mouth of Manini Beach, or the South entrance at Kahauloa Bay is all an incredible underwater protected ocean sanctuary where Captain Cook sailed into Kealakekua Bay. <br /><br />Swim with the whales, bottle nose dolphins, green sea turtles, mantas, eagle rays and enjoy world class snorkeling! <br /><br />Old Hawaii reaches out in every direction as you explore the Napo`opo`o Beach neighborhood, Captain Cooks memorial, Ke`ei Beaches and experience the 'Place of Refuge' (2 steps) at 'Pu`u Honua O`Honauanu' Beach Park. <br />This 'Place of Refuge 'is a 10 minute drive from my location, a sacred place that is of great religious and historical value to the Hawaiian native culture. There is so much to explore, hike and the swimming is wonderful too!<br /><br />Kayak, Scuba, paddle board, surf, bike, or hike, explore the Big Island, feel the power of the goddess Pele's creation, relax, rejuvenate, and cleanse your heart with the essence of the spirit of aloha!<br /><br />Surrounded by the beauty of old Hawaii, discover the many ocean adventures just steps from this private 2 bedroom, 2 full baths vacation home and the Big Island. <br /><br />Kealakekua bay is located on the Kona Coast, 12 miles South of Kailua-Kona. An historical location, well known for the death of Captain James Cook, the European explorer who made first contact with Native Hawaiians in 1778 at Kealakekua Bay.<br /> (which means 'Pathway to the Gods')<br />Kealakekua Bay is also one of all Hawaii's most spectacular coral reefs. This is a Marine Life Conservation District where fish are plentiful and swarm over the well developed reef formations that slope steeply from the shore into the nearby deep water. Spinner dolphins and green sea turtles are commonly seen resting in the bay.<br /><br />Come and enjoy a swim or snorkel in some of the world's most pristine water! Bring your underwater camera too,<br /><br />45 minutes from Keahole, Kona Airport <br />15 minutes to local produce markets, healthy food stores, shopping, restaurants, and local theater. <br /><br />Only about 200 steps to the ocean at Kealakekua Bay. <br />My 'Manini Mermaid' Vacation Hideaway is perfect location to enjoy Hawaii!<br /><br />This old Hawaiian fishing village of Napo`opo`o is known for world class snorkeling. Enjoy my comfortable, quiet Mermaid vacation home, surrounded by tropical flowers and fruit trees.<br /><br />10 minutes drive to Pu`u Honua O`Honaunau National Park (2 steps). Walking distance to many adventures in this small neighborhood. Rental kayaks are still available at the south entrance to the ocean (please; only if you are ocean worthy enough, so that you can adventure out on the Bay on your own).<br /><br />If you want to read more recent reviews, please look at my "Mermaid Studio" (my other rental) this home has been rented long term since the pandemic! The folks who were on vacation decided to stay in this rental for years! Now, recently they bought their own house, they are sad to leave my Mermaid Paradise!<br /><br /><b>Guest access</b><br />Ample parking is available in the private driveway. Steps access both sides of the entrance to the large covered lanai.<br /><br /><b>Other things to note</b><br />Kayak rentals are available one block away, down the road at the ocean on Kahauloa Road or on Mamalahoa Highway at Kona Boys<br />Please do not go out on the ocean unless you can swim well.<br />If your kayak happens to huli (or dumps) for any reason, you need to be capable of righting the kayak and getting back in.<br /><br /><b>Registration Details</b><br />TA-048-010-0352-01.