️Magnificent Estate | Extraordinary Views | Lanai + Pool & Hot Tub

Kailua Kona, Hawaii
$1257 avg/night
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

vrKCV - GMH at Keauhou Estates 9, Professionally Managed by Kona Coast Vacations

Imagine a warm, welcoming place where families and friends can feel a sense of peace, and share in the wonderment of seeing the blue Pacific Ocean stretch out, uninterrupted, from south to west to north. The pictures don't lie: you have probably never been in a private home with views like these, and they are yours to enjoy from the pool, the spa, the den, both dining areas, the bedrooms, the lanais… you get the idea. Lots of glass here: it's floor to ceiling in most of the house. Connoisseurs of eye candy, fanatics for light and space, welcome! You're home.
The property is surrounded by gorgeous tropical vegetation (see photos), lovingly tended since 1992 by one of the Big Island's most renowned landscapers, Dwayne Richmond. There aren't many better ways to start a day than having your coffee on one of the garden benches, surrounded by Dwayne's handiwork. (The vegetation isn't just pleasing to the eye; it also provides privacy, and a lot of it.) If it's raining, or if you just want a different perspective, sip your java while taking in the amazing treehouse view from the upstairs lanais- it's awesome.
To minimize GMH's carbon footprint, most of our electricity comes from the PV panels on the roof. Power is stored in an Enphase battery array- the first in the state of Hawaii. There's never an extra fee for using the air conditioning at GMH.
Each of the four bedrooms has its own private bathroom, independent air conditioning, ceiling fan, king size bed, and high def t.v. There is a Jacuzzi in the north upstairs bathroom. Returning (and hopefully future) guests might notice the new quartzite pool deck and new tiling on the upstairs lanais. These recent (2026) major renovations, along with a general sprucing-up of the property (both interior and exterior) were important steps to allow us to maintain the beauty and functionality which are GMH's trademarks.
Go ahead and revel in the privacy that is one of GMH's trademarks, but don't worry about feeling too isolated. The common area of the house is basically one big, open room, cooled by breeze or AC, which looks out on the Pacific. Here, you and your family and friends feel connected to the ocean and the sky, and to each other.
The pool (70 feet long) and spa both face the ocean: same incredible view you have from the inside, only now there's sky over your head. Sitting in the spa with loved ones, beverage in hand, watching the sun drop into the Pacific… don't be surprised if you get a little teary. I know I do.
Convenience comes with the territory at GMH. Keauhou Shopping Center, with its supermarket, drug store, good restaurants, shops, and urgent care clinic is four minutes away. It's 15 minutes to the town of Kailua-Kona, with its many attractions. Great snorkeling and surfing lessons are six minutes away at Kahalu'u Beach Park. It's nine minutes to beautiful La'aloa (White Sands) Beach. Various famous coffee plantations are 20 minutes away. Excellent walking (with spectacular views, of course) is right outside the front door on the immaculate sidewalks and streets of gorgeous Keauhou Estates.
Finally, for those of you who plan to use GMH as a home base for longer excursions, your host would like to provide you with some templates for full-day and half-day trips from the house. These are only suggestions, made available just in case you suffer from the “so many destinations, so little time” syndrome, and are feeling a bit overwhelmed. If you have an interest, please remember to ask for the booklet called “Rob's Road Trips, Restaurants, and Snorkel Spots” when you reserve the property.
This is a home worthy of its magnificent surroundings, where memories to last a lifetime are created. It would be an honor and a pleasure to welcome you to this place, which means so much to me.

Your host,
Rob

This is a No Smoking, No Pets Property. 7 Night Minimum, 10 during Ironman and Christmas. Hawaii Tax ID: W 050-312-0896-01. Please be aware that noise aware decibel warning devices are installed in this home. They do not record any conversation, but they do alert us if the noise levels exceed the residential limits in the area.
STVR Registration #: STVR19-342961. Non-Conforming Use Certificate #: NUC19-227

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 4059 Sq Ft (377 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    4.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Golf Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Parasailing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Concierge Services Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Submitted Mar 22, 2021

    Stayed Mar 12, 2021

    Beautiful! Better than the pictures! Would love to come back!

  • Beth M.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Jul 24, 2025

    Beautiful amazing home and view. Highly recommend.

  • Brent J.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    Property managers on point. Great communicators . Place was fantastic!

  • Justin F.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 3, 2025

    Perfect for our family of 8 .

  • Rob A.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2025

    Stayed Jan 22, 2025

    We rented this property for a reunion of 4 siblings and spouses.The place was great and a perfect fit for us.Beautiful views,beautiful and quiet neighbourhood.Large and well equipped kitchen with large dining room made for perfect family dinnersWe would definitely return for another visitKona Coast staff were very helpful and responded to any need and question very quickly

  • David T.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    Amazing views, made a point not to miss a sunset. Quiet location, central to many nearby activities.

  • Kami P.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    Our family of 8, ages 8-75 yo, had an incredible stay at this home. Very well stocked and comfortable with a view that cannot be beat. The bedrooms are all en suite and it was truly the perfect house for us. Waking up to that view and going to bed every night after watching the sunset is something that we will all always remember!

  • Dianne K.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2024

    Stayed Jul 30, 2024

    The photos don’t do it justice. The home is very large and rooms are perfect. We will go again. Thank you.

  • Diane J.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    Beautiful home. Beautiful setting. We loved it. Too bad we couldn’t stay longer.

  • Cynthia D.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 17, 2024

    Most impressive thing..panoramic, unobstructed sunset views. Impeccably clean. Overall well stocked cooks kitchen. Pool most suitable for adults. Interior tastefully furnished. Management very responsive to issues.

  • Dawn C.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2024

    Stayed Apr 1, 2024

    Aloha! We had an Amazing trip to the Big Island and this VRBO was Fabulous!! The view is breathtaking. The house is amazing! We were close to grocery stores, eateries, art galleries and more! The Island has so much to do! Rent a jeep and go see the green beach. The black beach was amazing too! The Host of this house was amazing from his recommendations to the art work on all of the walls, to the amenities. This is a must stay vacation spot. I’m home now and I miss this place already! Have a wonderful vacation!

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