Aloha, and welcome to "Makani Moana #104" a beautifully appointed private townhome and tropical retreat at Keauhou Resort. Located near the ocean and tucked away in a quiet area, this comfortable townhome is our little piece of paradise on Hawaii Island and we are happy to share it with you. Relax, rejuvenate, and enjoy the peacefulness of this spacious two-story unit that boasts two private lanais, one-bedroom, one-bathroom, queen sofa sleeper, views of the ocean and gardens.<br /><br /><b>The space</b><br />Keauhou Resort is in a quiet area just south of Kailua-Kona, nestled within a beautifully landscaped five-acre tropical garden with 47 units, occupied by mostly full-time residents. The property has several on-site amenities which include two saltwater swimming pools, surrounded by an abundance of fragrant blooms and lush gardens. Relax, enjoy the sun, cool off in the pools or enjoy a BBQ.<br /><br />Our lovely vacation rental can comfortably accommodate up to four guests. Newly updated with fresh paint in 2024, new furnishings, and local art, it is equipped with all the comforts of home and amenities you'll need to make your stay enjoyable and memorable. You will appreciate the peacefulness of its location, with no units above or below you. Your free assigned vehicle parking is right outside the front door of the unit, no hauling your luggage up and down multiple flights of stairs! Cable television and free Wi-Fi are also included for your entertainment. <br /><br />Enjoy the ocean views and amazing sunsets from the large lanai featuring a dining table with seating for four and a chaise lounge chair all right off the bright open space living area with vaulted ceilings. Seamlessly connecting from the living room is the kitchen that keeps the conversation going no matter where you’re seated, featuring a new Palliser queen-sized sofa sleeper, dining area for four, kitchen, and flat-screen TV. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the necessities you'll need, including a dishwasher, microwave, stove, and side-by-side refrigerator as well as many other kitchen accouterments. Step down to the lower level to your comfortably sized bedroom retreat, featuring a new California King bed with luxurious Cariloha bed linens. Just steps from your bed is the second private lanai, where you can enjoy the view from cozy chairs, you will find beach and snorkel gear located here for your use during your stay. The newly remodeled ensuite bathroom with a new washer/dryer is located steps from the bedroom. Aveda travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bar soap, and lotion are provided. The oversized floor-to-ceiling Jalousie windows designed for maximum airflow, provide a gentle breeze. It is a short walk to the two saltwater pools through the scenic gardens of the resort.<br /><br /><b>Guest access</b><br />You'll have access to the entire townhome except for a couple of small cupboards that are our own personal spaces.<br /><br /><b>Other things to note</b><br />Kona Country Club, a spectacular public golf course with breathtaking ocean view is adjacent to Keauhou Resort for you golf enthusiasts. A short walk will take you to Keauhou Shopping Center, which has a KTM grocery store, Farmers Market every Saturday morning from 9am until 12pm, several dining options in addition to boutiques, gift shops, gas station, movie theater, heritage center museum, hair Salon/Spa and a post office. A short 5-minute stroll down the road you’ll find beautiful Keauhou Bay, a hub for various aquatic adventures and ocean access. Once there you can enjoy kayaking and paddle boarding or sign up for scuba diving, Manta Ray night snorkel (which may be the most amazing thing you will ever experience), a fishing charter, or a snorkel tour. Between Keauhou Resort and Kailua-Kona town you will find numerous beaches for swimming and snorkeling, Kahalu'u Beach State Park, White Sands Beach, and Alula Beach to name a few.<br /><br />Spend some time in Kailua-Kona town where you’ll find souvenir shops, local artisans, the famous Kona Farmers Market, and fine dining. Enjoy spectacular sunsets while sipping a tropical cocktail, Kona coffee or munching Hawaiian shave ice from the Kailua-Kona Pier, you can enjoy people-watching or check out the big cruise ships coming and going while enjoying access to Hawaii’s best scuba diving, big-game fishing, kayaking, and whale watching. The pier is the official starting and finishing point of the Ironman World Championship which is held in October. These are just a few of the many outdoor adventures that await.<br /><br />Like any tropical location bugs are common. We do have routine environmentally friendly pest control inside and out every 3 months, but bugs will occasionally still make an appearance inside the unit. Uninvited pests often seen on the Big Island include but are not limited to ants, cockroaches, mosquitoes, centipedes (don’t touch them), moths, spiders and Geckos. Geckos are good, natural pest control and you may see them from time to time in the unit on the wall. Please help us keep pests under control by keeping all foods put away in sealed containers in the refrigerator, do not leave any food out on the counter or in cupboards, dirty dishes should be rinsed and put in the dishwasher after use, counters wiped and garbage disposed of often, this will make everyone’s stay more enjoyable.<br /><br />***Please note that this property is not equipped with air conditioning. It does, however, feature excellent ventilation with floor-to-ceiling Jalousie windows in the front of the unit, 8' sliders to the Lanai with ceiling fans throughout which creates a comfortable space with plenty of air flow.***<br /><br /><b>Registration Details</b><br />STVR-19-355219