Honu O Kai (Turtle of the Sea)


Rates: $811 / night (avg.)
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Bed types: KQQT (sleeps 8)
Reviews: 4.90 (from 59 reviews)
Honu O Kai (Turtle of the Sea) – Kailua Kona, HI
A serene coastal retreat designed for family gatherings and relaxing getaways, Honu O Kai offers 2,928 sq. ft. of indoor-outdoor living space with panoramic ocean views and upscale amenities—all just moments from the beach.

What Sets Honu O Kai Apart
• Brand-new split system A/C in every sleeping area – each guest can set their own ideal temperature for a personalized and restful stay
• Unmatched ocean views from multiple rooms
• Private pool with plenty of lounge space
• Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances
• Comfortable living area with plush seating
• Kid-friendly bonus room with bunk beds

Living & Dining
Designed for connection and comfort, the open-concept living and dining area is filled with natural light and framed by ocean and garden views. A spacious dining table for eight invites memorable meals and relaxed conversation.

Chef-Ready Kitchen
This well-equipped kitchen features premium stainless steel appliances, a large center island with bar seating, and all the cookware needed for home-style meals or island-inspired feasts.

Outdoor Oasis
Enjoy your morning coffee or evening cocktails on the wrap-around lanai with unobstructed views of the Pacific. The lush backyard includes a private pool surrounded by lounge chairs—perfect for sunbathing, swimming, or unwinding after island adventures.

Sleeping Quarters
All bedrooms now feature newly installed split system A/C, ensuring that every guest can sleep in total comfort—cool, quiet, and just the way they like it.
• Primary Suite – King bed, ensuite bath, ocean view, lanai access
• Guest Bedroom 2 – Queen bed, garden and ocean views
• Guest Bedroom 3 – Two Queen beds, perfect for families
• Bonus Room – Twin bunk bed, ideal for younger guests
• Three Full Bathrooms + One Half Bath – Modern and well-stocked

Extras & Amenities
Stay cool, connected, and entertained with:
• Split system A/C in all bedrooms
• High-speed Wi-Fi
• Pool table
• Full laundry room with washer & dryer
• Kitchen essentials, and children's amenities

Location Highlights
• Walk to beaches, local shops, and trails
• Easy access to museums, historic sites, and markets
• Short drive to world-class dining and entertainment

Good to Know
• Starter supplies provided: coffee, toiletries, paper products, and more
• Daily resort fee may apply – please inquire for details
• This property does not have the capability to charge electric vehicles. Guests with electric vehicles will need to plan their own charging arrangements during their stay.
• HAWAII TAX ID #TA-029-452-2880-01
• Licensed Short-Term Vacation Rental: STVR-19-355698 / NUC-19-0809 / PL-NUCR-2026-003539

Now Featuring Individual Climate Control in Every Bedroom
Reserve your dates now and enjoy tailored comfort, modern amenities, and the peaceful beauty of Hawaii at Honu O Kai. Registration Number: GE-029-452-2880-01, TA-029-452-2880-01

Honu O Kai (Turtle of the Sea) Reviews



Todd S.
April 2026
Wonderful property, beautiful view.


Tamara M.
March 2026
Everything about the rental was perfect - the rooms, the views, the pool, the balconies - everything!


Sherry M.
February 2026
We had a great time with our adult children! The house is set up for good times with a beautiful, warm pool, pool table, corn hole, games, bar, tvs and great outdoor spaces. The view is amazing as you can see the ocean for miles. The lower level has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathroom with comfortable beds and air conditioning in each bedroom. The upper level has a master bedroom with large ensuite, power room, large kitchen and living room. We had relatives come for supper and easily sat 8 at the table. The kitchen was well stocked with everything needed to cook including a great BBQ on the back deck. The area is very quiet (other than the noisy frogs in the evening) and there is a large green space behind. The driveway is very steep (a little scary the 1st time driving up) and they could use a few more plates as we had to run the dishwasher after every meal as we were out of pates but otherwise no complaints! We loved every moment we spent in this wonderful home and would recommend it to everyone!


Kenneth D.
November 2025
The pool was awesome we used it everyday. The house was everything we wanted and more. Everybody had their own space and bathroom. We would highly recommend this house and told our friends and daughter who is a travel agent.


Hannah G.
October 2025
House was exactly as described, it had everything we needed


Jennifer H.
March 2024
Perfect house for 2 couples. Pool was awesome, we wish the pool cleaner hadn’t been in the pool the whole time. But we made it work. Plenty of space outside. We loved all the outdoor living upstairs and down. We even had access to the garage for parking!!


Cynthia P.
July 2023
This house was perfect for the 7 of us. Kids loved the pool, amazing, changing night lights! Beautiful view of the coast and ocean from main floor and upstairs. Coffee on the lanai every morning was best way to start the day. Convenient to everything north and south. House was exactly as described and as photos represented. We’ll be back!!


Jennifer M.
May 2023
The house was perfect. Very quiet and peaceful neighborhood. View was amazing. House has a perfect setup to give everyone their own space. Perfect vacation home.


Ken D.
February 2023
Beautiful well appointed property with great pool. Window a/c in bedrooms are old/loud, but due to property elevation/location they weren't needed during the evening hours. The driveway is steep and narrow so best to arrive during daylight hours. Kitchen is well stocked and it is in a very quiet neighborhood. Requests/questions were promptly answered. Thank you. Fabulous view of entire kona area.


Tanya O.
February 2023
Everyone was very helpful answering questions


Gregg S.
February 2023
This is a great property for family vacations.


Richard T.
October 2022
This beautiful house is in a stunning location up on the hillside with a panoramic view of Kailua-Kona and the ocean. Its elevation means that temps are several degrees cooler than on the coast and a wonderful breeze cools the house. The property is extremely well equipped, clean and well-maintained. Balconies, the deck and pool make it an ideal place to relax and take in the view. Kona is a short drive down the hill with all its amenities. Communication with the property manager was easy and responsive. Wouldn't hesitate to choose this property again and reccommend it unreservedly.


David B.
September 2022
The house was equipped with everything needed during our stay. Very spacious and roomy. The views are amazing! The only complaint from some family members, we're from those who stayed in bedrooms that did not have an in-wall AC unit. Management was nice, and were quick to resolve the minor issues we had during our stay. Overall, GREAT property. Definitely recommend for big families.


Rebecca W.
May 2022
House was as advertised -- AMAZING views, great pool, nice big living room with ample dining and hanging out space. Pool/play room downstairs was nice, too. Only constructive feedback is that the kitchen is not as nicely appointed as it should be (quantity and quality of cooking tools, with pots & pans in short supply and poor condition, too few glasses and barware, 1 cutting board, etc.), and the pillows are flat and hard as rocks. But overall, a great property. We'd rent again.


Melissa Z.
December 2021
We absolutely loved our stay at the Honu O Kai! What a beautiful view! We were in the area for our daughter’s wedding so we really didn't spend as much time at the house as we'd liked to have, but the time there was always relaxing. It was very nice to take a dip in the pool after a long day of wedding activities. We appreciated the items made available to us during our stay including an ice chest, sand toys and beach chairs to name a few. Next time we're in the area, we'd love to stay at the Honu O Kai again.


Bobbi M.
October 2021
This was the perfecgt space for our famiy for a week. Seven adults, lots of provacy and places to either be together or if someone needed privacy, there were many options. 4 large bedrooms, 3 baths. Master suite is lovely with wonderful views. The pool was great to return to each afternoon after the beach or site seeing. I think I counted 13 ceiing fans to help keep the air moving! Large living room and dining area. Kitchen allowed multiple "cooks" to all be working at the same time. Lots of pool and beach toys in the garage and a large washer and dryer.


Mary W.
September 2021
Enjoyed our 2 week stay. Having the pool was a real plus but I think by 2 wks it needed cleaning. Floors got really dirty the 1st night. Only 1 pickup of garbage didnt seem like enough. Glad we had the chance to visit Kona


Nicole S.
August 2021
super nice house, great view! unfortunately during our stay, there was construction in the neighborhood so only got some peaceful non construction noise in evenings and on the weekend days. The house is in a very good location, very convenient to most things. Lots of stuff in garage (tubes,rafts,fins,coolers, etc). A few more pillows in master bedroom with pillowcases would be nice. We found a couple extra pillows but no linens for them and there is a window a/c unit in 2 of the bedrooms but the other bedrooms didn't have and it would get pretty warm during the day, and main living area/kitchen would get very hot as well. House def needs more fans and that would've helped a lot. The pool was awesome and loved having the bar area w/fridge off the pool area for drinks etc.


Elaine M.
July 2021
The house was comfortable for my family. Enjoyed the pool and the views!


Theresa C.
July 2021
We truly loved the house! Gorgeous view, away from all the hustle and bustle but close enough to everything. Anything you need is at the property. Regular coffee pot, hair dryers, pool toys, beach towels and toys. We would definitely recommend it again and again! We had a group of 9 and there was plenty of space for everyone, including air mattresses if needed.


Mai ia D.
June 2021
We enjoyed our stay very much! The sunsets were breathtaking every day. The home was equipped with everything we needed from plenty of beach towels to kitchen supplies. The gifted Kona coffee ensured we all left with a new love of the coffee from this area. The home was clean and spacious. There were 8 of us and we never felt like we needed any more room. We had an issue with the fire alarms and the property manager was over right away to help fix the issue. The pool was a welcomed treat every night. Can't wait to come back!


Bob S.
June 2021
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this house in Holualoa. The view from the decks were stunning. Every night we gathered to watch the sun set and every morning we enjoyed the quietness of watching the ocean become alive with boats and people. Our only disappointment was that we had to leave.


Fred W.
June 2021
Often times rental pictures don’t live up to the reality. This place was bigger and better than we imagined. A very nice surprise indeed. It was excellent! Worth the money

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