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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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 Wayside Park and Manuka State Park. Ka Lae Paakai is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) away.

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

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

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

Ben L.

9 Jan 2025

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

Island paradise

Beautiful location, well furnished and equipped. Great support from owner. Thoroughly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

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

Heather H.

26 Jan 2023

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

Love our time spent here. This was our second time and just as happy as the first time.

We love our time we spend exploring The Big Island

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

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

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

Julie j.

10 Mar 2023

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

Tropical getaway

Nice home in peaceful neighborhood. Descriptions match the listing.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon L.

2 May 2023

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

Lorimer Family Reunion

We loved being right on the water and going to sleep with the sound of waves breaking on the nearby shore. While the house is remote from the centre of Kona tourism, the isolation is a great benefit to rest and relaxation.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

Mindy E.

28 Feb 2022

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

Wonderful stay at this amazing ocean front property!

The sound of the surf and the view from the lanai were magical. The house was bright and full of ocean breezes with lots of space and delightful artwork. Our host was excellent with a great list of suggested visit activities. Top notch getaway! Our only regret was not booking it for a longer stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Stefanie B.

12 May 2025

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not what we expected

Maintaining a VRBO property is not easy and is a lot of work, so we understand things won't be perfect, and our stay was not even close to perfect. This property is definitely out of the way and not touristy. It's a long, windy road into a subdivision. It's near the edge of a cliff with no access to the water from the house. The house is in need of some love. It's worn from the salt in the air, dirty, and not well kept. There is no air conditioning, and the house gets very hot! The only way to attempt to cool the home is to open windows and doors. There are screens, however, that doesn't stop the cockroaches from entering, especially when there are holes in the screens. There was a live cockroach in the silverware drawer, which meant we had to wash all dishes prior to use. Cockroaches were in the lower and upper levels of the home, and on the lanai. The home is not clean and needs some work. A fuse blew when operating the coffee maker, toaster and microwave, and after the owner told us where the breaker box was, we flipped the breaker and then the microwave no longer worked. We notified the property manager and he never responded and we had to throw meals away because they needed the microwave. The curtains in the master bedroom don't cover the window behind the bed, and on the sliding glass door, it seems there is an entire panel missing, so there is no is no privacy. This place could be great if it was better maintained.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

16 Feb 2023

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

Nice quiet neighborhood

The house was quiet and comfortable and right on the water- we saw whales every day and dolphins too. We were looking to escape the crowds and tourists and this was a great place to do just that. The lack of AC didn’t bother us and the property manager and house keeper were very helpful.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

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

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

6/10 Okay

kristy v.

7 May 2023

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

The sound of the waves was the best!

Very nice and relaxing, a little to far off the main road for us, but still enjoyed. Should’ve talked to property manager about trail to beach never did find one, it’s very hot walking around on the lava. Beautiful sunsets.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Von H.

25 Jun 2022

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

Amazing

Couldn't have asked for a more perfect vacation house, the view was breathtaking, each room had its own paradise view, went to sleep with the sound of the ocean and waking up to Paradise. Very clean and well maintained. Our family enjoyed it very much, will definitely be talking about this house for years to come and hope to revisit again. -Mahalo-

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

darren l.

8 Apr 2023

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

Only the sound of crashing surf.

This is out of the way in a quiet neighborhood end of the road location. Very relaxing Hawaiian experience. You can get into the ocean to snorkel and swim, but it’s not a beach. House is roomy and a great kitchen. I would recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

PETER K.

19 Mar 2019

Fantastic Home, Location, Views and Hosts!

It would be an understatement to say that we were happy with our experience at Hale Kai. The location is away from the hustle and hassle of the resort area(s) to the north but close (enough) to amenities like gas, groceries, and just about anything else you might want to do while on the Big Island. The home itself is in great shape, well appointed and the hosts - local and away - are very responsive and accommodating. The proximity to the ocean is perfect, sleeping and waking to the sights and sounds of the ocean is the only way to visit. Look forward to returning!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

16 Jan 2018

Spectacular views of the ocean, sealife & the stars!

Our family were overwhelmed by this property! Amazing accommodations for all 5 of us. The trip to/from Kona was longer than I expected so Plan B went into place which was purchasing more food at Costco than we originally planned so we could stay in for more meals. We watched whale, bottlenose dolphin, spinner dolphin & fish right from the lanai. Simply amazing experience!

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Dec 2022

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

Highly recommended

We enjoyed every minute of our stay here. From beautiful sunsets to thunderstorms out on the ocean in the evening. In November the temperature was perfect for us, even if it was raining on the highway it would still be sunny and warm down by the water. The volcano erupted while we were there giving us a great view of the evening glow from a safe distance! Everything you would expect from a beachfront house.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

22 Jun 2023

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

Paradise on the point!

So glad we chose this beautiful home for our trip to Hawaii. The house is exactly as it is described. Comfy and cozy inside, and being literally right at the waters edge makes the wrap around deck sublime for sunsets! Jumping off the cliff was a blast. The road down from the hwy is no joke, but the location was great for visiting both sides of the island. We all agreed we would come back!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy R.

18 Jun 2017

Views were incredible!

Hale Kai has a view of the ocean that is absolutly beautiful! The sounds of waves are heard in every room. The house is well stocked making it feel like home. The drive down to the house is not for the faint of heart and great if you don't go up and down ever day.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gary and Jen B., West Harrison

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

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