This gated property is surrounded by a beautiful lava rock wall and borders Pahoehoe Beach Park (an oceanfront beach park with shaded sitting areas, grass and a small keiki (child) friendly beach). A two minute walk takes you to MAGIC SANDS BEACH, the best white sand beach in Kailua-Kona, and famous for body surfing & boogie boarding.
Our home is located just four miles south of the heart of Kailua-Kona village, and two miles north of the Keauhou shopping and cinema complex. Hale Honu is close to everything but is in a world of it's own!
The grounds of the property are nicely landscaped and totally private, enclosed within 6 foot lava stone walls. There are many comfortable places to sit and bask outside in the sun, or relax in the shade of the palms and tropical greenery, including many varieties of orchids. A hammock for two sways in a romantic shaded garden area at the ocean's edge.
When the sea is calm, there is excellent snorkeling at the abundant reef and arches directly in front of the house; the ocean can be entered and exited from the lava outcropping on the property when the surf is low. You can also easily enter the ocean from the always sheltered small beach at Pahoehoe Beach Park just next door. We swim with Honu (turtles) almost every time! A large lava shelf has excellent tidal pools for exploring at low tide.
The main living area of Hale Honu ('the house') is upstairs, where there are two nicely appointed large bedrooms, plus a 6X10 foot sleeping quarters with a single bed, two full baths, and a sunny, open kitchen and living area, leading to the covered tiled lanai. The kitchen is a gourmet's delight with a 5-Star range, french-door refrigerator, and lots of workspace. The 180 degree views of the Kona coastline are breathtaking from the living area. You may never want to leave this spot!
Throughout the home there are open beam cathedral ceilings and nearly floor to ceiling windows making the home light and airy, with full ocean views everywhere. The sound and energy of the ocean are present in every room. Decorated with Balinese antiques, fine art work and elegant tropical furnishings, you will feel like ali'i (royalty) in this home.
The suite has a complete kitchen with cook-top and refrigerator. The bathroom was luxuriously designed with marble tile and glass block, and a large shower containing dual shower heads, (for sharing of course!). Windows and sliders encompass all of the makai (ocean side) walls, so you can simply let the ocean air in, or step out and be right at the ocean’s edge.
Spend your evenings on the tiled tropically decorated ground-floor covered lanai in the Kama'aina (Local) way...barbecuing and talking story. This 400+ outdoor living area if filled with the sound of waves, trade winds, and Hawaiian ambiance.
Other Activities:
biking, parasailing, willdlife viewing, shopping, kayaking, shelling,
marks the location of the property in Kona Coast
