Oceanfront - Dolphin Retreat - KAYAKS INCLUDED - Honaunau-Napoopoo

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102465 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Outdoor Space

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Check out the area

Captain Cook, HI

Kealakekua Bay2 min walk
Kona Coffee Living History Farm9 min drive
Captain Cook Monument20 min drive
Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Oceanfront - Dolphin Retreat - KAYAKS INCLUDED

On the shores of Kealakekua Bay, a Protected Marine Conservation area, is an enchanting, 4 bedroom/3 bath, water front house called the Dolphin Retreat. This open and airy private home has all the amenities one would desire for a tropical vacation. The property is surrounded by fragrant Plumeria Trees and Coco Palms and includes a sun deck, hot tub and outdoor shower. You can enjoy your dinners watching the famous Kona Sunsets on the spacious lanai, which can seat 8 comfortably. The home has wireless Internet service, High Definition TV and an iPod compatible entertainment system. Kayaks for exploring the Bay are included as well.

It is an unusual morning when the dolphins aren’t frolicking with swimmers and kayakers in the crystal clear waters directly off our ocean front deck. The best snorkeling in Hawaii is found here at Kealakekua Bay. Turtles make their way along the shore to rest, while stunning arrays of tropical fish accentuate the pristine coral reefs. The Dolphin Retreat offers direct access to the Bay for swimming, snorkeling and kayaking.

You will not soon forget your stay at Dolphin Retreat.

Keywords: House

Property manager

Donna or Gary

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Breathtaking View from Lanai of Kealakekua Bay featuring covered outdoor dining.

Ocean view

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

Property Registration Number TA-013-157-3760-01, GE-013-157-3760-01

About the neighborhood

Captain Cook

Located in Captain Cook, this vacation home is on the beach. Kona Country Club and Kahalu'u Beach Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Keauhou Shopping Center and Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory. Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative and Bay View Farm are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Kealakekua Bay - 2 min walk
Kapahukapu Manini Beach - 7 min walk
Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 8 min drive
Kona Coffee Living History Farm - 9 min drive
Captain Cook Monument - 20 min drive

Getting around

Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 11 min drive
The Coffee Shack - 12 min drive
Kona Grill House - 11 min drive
Gypsea Gelato - 12 min drive
Shaka Tacoz - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront - Dolphin Retreat - KAYAKS INCLUDED pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront - Dolphin Retreat - KAYAKS INCLUDED?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront - Dolphin Retreat - KAYAKS INCLUDED?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront - Dolphin Retreat - KAYAKS INCLUDED located?

Nestled on the beach, this Captain Cook vacation home is steps from Kealakekua Bay, Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park, and Hikiau Heiau State Monument. Kapahukapu Manini Beach and Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative are also within 1 mi (2 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa K.

Jun 24, 2022

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

Incredible Ocean Views

Our family was so blown away by this property. Not only was the set up so nice for our family of 6 with everyone having their own king bed and space, but the lanai and living room and kitchen provides a great space for everyone to hang out together. We loved getting up and drinking coffee by the ocean and taking in the breath taking view every morning. You truly feel like you are in paradise. Definitely need to keep everything put away and clean due to the open concept of the house to keep the buggies/lizards out, but as long as you do that we didn’t have much of an issue. The host is very helpful and made it very clear that she was only a text away if we needed anything at all. We will definitely visit this property again!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Fay S.

May 16, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good getaway. Older home with great views. Plenty of crawling creatures!

Away from crowd. Good island experience. Loved the property manager!!!She works very hard .

Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

May 16, 2022

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

Our group of families had a wonderful stay.

The house was perfectly adequate for our 3 small families. But let’s be honest, this place is all about the location and it was beyond our expectations. It was such an amazing experience to have the sound of the waves lulling us to sleep and to sit on the ocean-side patio sipping Kona coffee in the mornings. We took the kayaks across the bay to snorkel by Cook Monument and watched the spinner dolphin pods cruise in and out of the bay on our crossings. It’s out of the way enough to feel kinda remote but still close enough to groceries to not have to stress about getting everything you need. Also being close to 2-Steps snorkeling was a big bonus. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Christina M.

Apr 10, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Views

We really enjoyed our stay. The views were just amazing. I will agree with another reviewer and say if you don't like bugs or spiders, you may want to look elsewhere. I really loved watching the geckos. The owner was very responsive. Kitchen and bathrooms a little worn but kitchen was pretty stocked with pot and pans. Cooked most nights. Might be good for houskeeping to go through spices. Some were very old. Eating on the large lanai for all meals was so peaceful and calming.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Michael C.

Feb 14, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication, location

Burglarized While at Dolphin Retreat

After a brief nearby snorkeling session, we arrived back to the Dolphin Retreat to someone burglarizing the house. Fortunately, no one was hurt and the individual made away with only minor items after being interrupted in the process. There's not a long list of things more startling than opening a door while inside of a house to find someone there (actually still a tad bit haunted by this honestly). The responding Hawaii five-0 said that there had in fact been a car forcibly broken into the night before right next door with valuables taken, and that in general, there's been an uptick in crime in the area. They also indicated that based on the perpetrator's behavior, it likely wasn't the first time to the Dolphin Retreat. Given this experience and the officers' info, we decided to depart, forgoing the majority of our remaining time at the Dolphin Retreat (and cut our losses of items stolen and groceries). It actually took a couple of days before we were able to get a response from management. I must say I was consistently surprised by the handling by the owner (e.g., kept referring to the burglary experience as an "inconvenience"). He initially said this had never happened before at the Dophin Retreat, but later acknowledged one prior burglary there (but sounded like it was a while ago so perhaps forgot initially). The owner indicated that they would reimburse us for half of the nights of our stay. Fortunately, I kept the conversation in VRBO bc VRBO was then able to follow-up with the owner to help have him eventually follow through on his reimbursement promise (though less than what was promised). Regarding the house, I don't know that I have much to add to what others have said- a great place otherwise with truly amazing views from inside the house and on the patios/deck. The snorkeling in the area is great. The diversity of coral, fish, and other wildlife was thoroughly enjoyed. We didn't see dolphins or whales but suspect we may have if we stayed longer. *It's warranted to take safety precautions much more aligned with those necessary in NYC than what might be anticipated in remote paradise (e.g., have everything locked at all times, leave no valuables in the car, etc. even though you are deep into rural Hawai'i). When we return to Hawai'i, we won't be staying in this area given the info provided by the officers.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021