Is Spectacular Oceanfront! 20' from the Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spectacular Oceanfront! 20' from the Sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Spectacular Oceanfront! 20' from the Sea located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Papa Bay, Manuka State Park and Manuka State Wayside Park. Ka Lae Paakai is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) away.

Spectacular Oceanfront! 20' from the Sea Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

6/10 Okay

Mike H.

2 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Location

Nice house

Several upkeep items- garbage cans full, microwave did not work, fresh water not refilled, some extremely dirty cooking pans, ran out of paper towels, no extra rolls. House was clean, beds were comfy great location on the water.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John H.

1 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Rustic Jem

This is an AWESOME location, with an owner who was very helpful in providing suggestions for exploring the area.The views are so beautiful. It is pretty private and secluded However the property is feels a little rustic.We would definately stay there again!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne S.

22 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful remote location on the water

We rented this home as a landing spot for our daily excursions. The house is right on the water, so sunsets and dolphin watching was spectacular. We wished there was easier access to the water for swimming and snorkeling, but we were able to get in the water via other beaches.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari H.

30 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical

Magical and spiritual is the best way to describe the home and surroundings. We had everything we needed and more. Privacy, peaceful, connection and slowing down. Words can’t explain the wonderful experience. Absolutely perfect way to embrace the Aloha spirit! Thank you Mike for helping us slow down to enjoy the beautiful planet we live on.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

2 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Property was very nice and relaxing great views of sunset. Only down side was the road to property but few days mastered that road

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

JAMA B.

1 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

The Setting makes the property!

The location was tremendous, we loved being on the lava rock/ocean. The upkeep of the home itself was less than desirable. I cannot believe you would rent a VRBO with bathroom water damage in that condition! Alot of holes in screens, could not leave those doors open because of large bugs.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rusty M.

5 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Nice quiet relaxing place. A good spot to get away.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

2 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

South Kona Paradise

The view of Hale Kai second to none! 3 mile road to the house a little tricky to navigate but well worth it once you arrive. The house was accurately described in the listing. Beautiful quiet neighborhood with a great salt pepper beach 5 min drive 20 min hike away. Plan your groceries ahead of time since the nearest grocery store is 40 minutes away. We are Looking forward to coming back to Hale Kai!

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

10 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best location!

If you're really wanting to get away, and enjoy the amazing sunsets this is your place. The home is big, very pretty, with an awesome balcony with panoramic views! We had to reach the owner for a couple of reasons, and he was so polite and responsive. Definitely would recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing

The house is beautiful! Great views of water and the whales swimming by. The drive down the hill was very curvy and made the trips in and out very planned. Wish the pool had been a little warmer for swimming, but the top deck is where we did most of our hanging out.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

5 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Views

This location was amazing for views and enjoying the sound and view of the ocean! The house was amazing with all the amenities needed for a week stay. Would recommend having a 4x4 to get to the property. It is not an easy drive to get to neighborhood and is very intimidating the first time you drive it. The drive is worth the views from the house and the lava cliffs tbat are just amazing and serene. Definitely recommend staying here!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nic Z.

22 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home base to get away from it all

Lovely home with unparalleled views and vibes. Amazing water, night skies, and home. So peaceful falling asleep to the sound of the waves when you can pull yourself away from the stars to go to sleep. Great host. Great island. Great home. Mahalo

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krystal H.

30 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

We lived this property! The view cannot be beat! You can hear the waves crashing against the sea walls and it’s just magical! There is so much to explore just off site! Our kids had a blast exploring the lava sea cliffs and playing in the tide pools. The neighborhood is quiet, peaceful and safe. We enjoyed having our breakfasts and dinners out in the balcony and the kids loved the soak pool. I would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Cari L.

6 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Breathtaking Ocean View

Quiet Location except for the unending ocean sounds! Beautiful view of the ocean and surrounding area. Loved seeing whales from the deck. The house has definitely rooms with views. Would have loved curtains that fully closed. Visitors to the open lava area next to the house made us a bit uneasy at night.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary and Jen B.

14 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property!

We couldn't say enough about this property and really enjoyed our stay here. The pool was cold so we didn't use it and the only other suggestion is to ensure you are prepared and have what you need. It is a drive to get to the nearest stores, but once you have what you need, staying here is just amazing. The waves, views, sunsets and all is just as advertised. Excellent walking along the rocks/coast close to the property and would advise to have some good hiking boots, or gymshoes at the least. Not for sandals. The rest is just amazing!

Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

10 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxation with rainbows.

The property is aging a bit and/or a bit weathered; however, the pool was nice (though there was a small leak somewhere that needed to be fixed - it may or may not have been done while we were there). There is no air conditioning so if the winds aren't blowing it can get a little sweltery but there are fans everywhere so it was not intolerable. The view from the porch is outstanding. Every day in the morning when the sun is just right the waves crashing on the rocks will produce a rainbow. We enjoyed our time there and were able to relax and just take in the Hawaiian experience. Thank you for providing us the opportunity to stay there.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea

11 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

The property is a nice place with full accommodations and plenty of room. We were extremely comfortable. The view is amazing!!!! The drive down to the house is long…. we did lots of driving because there really isn’t anything local. The house is at the water so you will hear the waves crashing all the time. It was nice to wake up to but a challenge falling asleep from the upstairs master bedroom. It’s loud. Overall, the property is lovely. A good place for a family gathering. We did not have any issues so there was no need to contact the property manager.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jun L.

1 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

More than a gem

This is a remote location with no shops in town, 1+ hours to Kailua- Kona and more to Volcanoes National Park. That said, the tradeoff is not even close. The house is at the end of the street on lava flow. 5 steps and you're on the waves with white foam from clear blue water. Sunrise, sunset both spectacular. You could spend a whole day at home and not feel like you missed out on anything because the setting is so stunning. Since we only had 4 full days we kept pretty busy, and the drives are not too bad either since the island is so beautiful. Not having ac is something I noticed while goingto sleep, but did not think about it while chilling out on the porch in the evening to the lulling waves. To sum it up, this was beyond what I hoped for and I hope to return someday. Couple of details. We went to Miloli'i boat launch area and snorkeled - fantastic. The house is spacious and nicely laid out with the common area in the second floor. Mosquitoes were annoying.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris and Melissa H.

2 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

95% what we pictured. Beautiful scenery

Living on the cliffs for these past 9 days has been much appreciated. Thank you for sharing your home with us. Bedrooms and bathrooms were fine for the 5 of us. We had what we needed to cook for our family. The new fans were helpful to keep us cool. Coolest spot is the lanai of course. My daughter tried out the sitting pool and enjoyed that. My favorite spot is sitting on the 30ft lava rock over the ocean. Drinking water was supplied for when you're at the house. We kept water bottles for being out and about. The only disappointing thing to me was not being able to use the kayaks like we had envisioned to go up the coast. Unless you have a trailer you can't use them easily. We were able to get the single one down the street and in the water there and we took turns with it but couldnt do this as a family as it was. Thank you Mike for taking our late night call and resending the email we misplaced. Thank you Dan for your help fixing some things while here.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location

Hale Kai is a little piece of heaven with a "lot of personality", to borrow my hubby’s description. It’s rustic (meaning no air conditioning, a few critters, the seaside location magnifies some house wear/tear), but at the same time filled with home comforts, unique artwork, and lots of aloha. It’s away from crowds but it is at the end of the road where locals in the community go to fish off of the rocks. It’s on volcanic rock giving renters a unique place to explore. The dining room table is on a wonderful lanai. The winds off of the ocean kept us cool enough to be comfortable (house temp ~mid 70’s). Falling asleep to the sound of the waves hitting the beach was our favorite thing about the house! Since it’s on volcanic rock you won’t find white sand beaches here. The last leg of the drive to get here is a little bit of a challenging one. If you’ve driven in the Smoky Mountains, MD’s Deep Creek Lake, Vermont mountains, or Telluride, the road is similar to that...hilly, steep, and winding. The views getting down to the house are stunning. With the location being right beside the sea, you will need to plan out your days carefully to consolidate driving time. Hale Kai is one of the best supplied VRBO's we've stayed in. Even things like TP, PT, tissues, olive oil, were available for our use. Upon arrival, Dan had Hawaiian music playing for us. We noticed some tears in screens that once fixed, could help with critters/bug visits. It was a fun and memorable visit!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

3 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, Amazing Oceanfront Getaway

The location is incredible! The house sits on a lava cliff and the sunrises, sunsets, and ocean views from the deck and windows never disappointed. We loved the remote location and lack of touristy feel. There's not a lot of facilities nearby, but there's plenty to do in either direction on the belt road and plenty of services on the way from Kona. Just be aware and plan ahead. The house is well stocked, appointed, and cared for. We didn't have any problems with connectivity and cell service for those who need it. We had an issue with the dishwasher and were in good communication with the house manager. Totally understand that life is different than the mainland and it's not as easy as popping into your local DIY store to get things done on the islands! Also, being 20' from he ocean has its realities with the constant salt air. A new house next door has wear just from the environment and we could tell that the caretakers were doing as much as possible. We were a little worried by some of the reviews about Miloli'i itself and it was described as having "a lot of Aloha down there," but with a little respect, figured out parking and had a great day at the nearby, incredible Honomolino Beach. There's a way down the cliffs into he water at the house if you're willing to climb, as well as a nearby "park" to get into the ocean for kayaking/snorkeling etc. The pool was nice, but a bit chilly. Overall, our family loved our time and the house and would definitely return!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Cindy R.

17 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

Location not the best, but beautiful view

If I could pick this house and view up and move it to an easier to get to location, I would give it a much higher rating. The 12 minute very windy road was very hard to handle everyday coming back from a long day out. My kids and I all had to wear sea bands every time we left and came back because of that road made us so car sick. There is nothing to do at the house. No easy accesses to water to swim. There are no decent beaches and no restaurants. We would leave the house in the early morning to make an hour or longer drive to beaches restaurants or other activities we had in mind. We would just stay out all day and then return at night. This was our only place we stayed and that was our fault. I had no idea the amount of driving on windy roads we would have to do to get to anywhere really. I picked this place because it was in the middle of the observatory and the VNP. I should have just chose one place closer to each. We wasted a lot of time in the car. The house was comfortable and there was plenty of room for us all. It was too hot for us the first night. We are not comfortable sleeping with the doors open, especially with kids sleeping downstairs, so we bought three fans, one for each room. That helped a lot. We left those there. The locals would come down and “party” right in front of the house at night, and it would get very loud. My husband would have to go out and turn the outside lights on to show them we were there.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Suzanne K.

11 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Such a stunning location, but very isolated

The location is stunning. The last 3 miles to the house takes almost 15 minutes to drive just that segment. There is a local grocery store about 20-25 minutes away, and aside from that there are some restaurants 45 minutes away. We felt more isolated than the listing conveyed. Regarding the house, it was adequate & comfortable. There were a lot of little aspects that needed attention though. Broken flapping trim, a smelly dishwasher and washing machine, lots of grime and dead bugs, etc. The tap water is not potable, and there is a dispenser with a 5 gallon jug for drinking water. There was only 1 jug for our 9 day stay. We ran out of water, & despite numerous contacts since day 3 it wasn't replaced until our 7th day. We were excited to kayak, surf and swim since equipment was referenced. There was no surf board, and the only option to kayak was along a 15 minute rugged hike. The winter swells are strong, & there is no closer option to swim then. We were excited to use the plunge pool but it was a very cold 75 degrees. With all of these factors we ended up staying around the house for just 1 day. Driving to Hilo, Kona, etc, just be prepared to spend a LOT of time driving. Hilo is 4.5 hours roundtrip, & Kona 2.5+. We drove 30 hours total over a 9 day stay There were a couple other issues like arriving to a dishwasher full of dirty dishes, and a dryer full of laundry. We reached out to the owner after our stay to explain all of our concerns, but never heard back from him.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryton B.

6 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property was amazing! The view was breathtaking, definitely would love to come back sometime.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

27 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I booked for the waterfront view. It did not disappoint! Out of town, quiet, amazing view. Had everything we needed. Great communication with owner. Also, owner had some great suggestions for shopping and restaurants.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

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