The Great Kona Escape is located in Kailua-Kona, just 4.2 miles from Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park and 21 miles from Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park. This vacation home provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi. The property offers car rental and features a garden and picnic area. Providing a terrace and sea views, the vacation home includes 1 bedroom, a living room, cable flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private patio. Sightseeing tours are available within easy reach of the property. Kealakekua Bay is 21 miles from the vacation home, while Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park is 27 miles away. Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keāhole Airport is 6.2 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.5
High score for Kailua-Kona
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Freddie
    United States of America United States of America
    Such a beautiful place to stay. A very comfortable king size bed in an airconditioned bedroom. Very peaceful and obviously well maintained property. Easy to locate and lots of room. We met Sandra on the third day of our stay, but knew she was...
  • Michelle
    United States of America United States of America
    A beautiful property, so well maintained. Sandy's was so warm and welcoming. We had to book at the last minute and everything was ready. The view was stunning.
  • Austin
    United States of America United States of America
    Very peaceful and tranquil retreat away from the city. You can watch the sunset from where you're at. Bed and couch were very comfy.
  • Karen
    United States of America United States of America
    Spacious, great views, comfortable bed, well-equipped kitchen, birds.
  • Elina
    United States of America United States of America
    The property is absolutely lovely, in a quaint place, with greenery all around. The guest house is clean and very thoughtfully equipped with everything you can and cannot imagine. The check in and check out was easy. The owner is very responsive...
  • Palma
    United States of America United States of America
    If you like a lovely environment, tranquility, location away from crowds, space to relax in or outdoors without a lot of noise, abundant fruit and flowers, an active bird feeder in view outside the dinning window, available beach equipment, a...
  • April
    United States of America United States of America
    The beautiful neighborhood setting makes this feel like a home away from home. The views were spectacular and spending 9 days having access to local fruit was amazing.
  • Candice
    United States of America United States of America
    Location! Quiet, private, spacious, clean, beautiful grounds and view
  • John
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was fabulous and the grounds were amazing. Cherry tomatoes and fresh fruit right out your door. Sandra is an artist and had some great pieces around the property and in the rental.
  • Timothy
    United States of America United States of America
    Nice location away from the bustle and noise of downtown Kailua. Very large and comfortable bed. Complete kitchen.

Hosted by Sandra & Ken

9.8
9.8
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Host Review Score
Sandra & Ken
This is a Great price in a GREAT location! Hi Speed WiFi. 4 miles from the hustle of town and yet close to beautiful beaches and the local Harbor from where you can take off on many fun water activities like deep sea fishing, snorkeling cruises or manta ray diving. This is Hawaii at it's best. . You will enjoy the lush. luxurious landscape in this peaceful paradise, away from the crowds, yet close to many pristine beaches. This one acre estate is located in one of Kona's most desirable neighborhoods, four miles north of Kona village, at 900 ft elevation where the days are 10 degrees cooler than the coast and the humidity is far more comfortable than by the ocean.. You can open your windows all year long and enjoy the breezes. You'll love the spaciousness of the 1 acre lot with no neighbors in sight. A/C Your accommodations are in the Ohana (guest suite) which is attached to the main house but is self-contained with its own private entrance, kitchen and parking space. It seems like you're far removed from everything, but everything is close by at your fingertips, just a short drive away when you want anything. Staying here is the best of both worlds.
Aloha Pumehana, (warm welcome) Our names are Sandra and Ken. We are both originally from California, i, Sandra, came to visit Kona in 1970 and liked it so much I made this my home and didn't look back. Living on different parts of this Island, Maui and Kauai, I can truly say that The Great Kona Escape is in the BEST location on the Islands for kicking back and enjoying the perfect climate or visiting the many activities Kona has to offer. Now that I am semi-retired, I have more time to devote to making sure that your stay in Kona is all you dreamed it would be. I'm a medically trained Massage Therapist and can help you relax into Island mode - give you directions to just about anywhere - good advice for dining and activities, and assure your comfort and privacy at all times. You'll love it here. Our jobs are to be helpful but invisible to the degree you desire.
This is an upscale neighborhood that is safe and beautiful. Located up on the side of the mountain, 3 miles to the closest beach, where the views of the ocean and sunsets are spectacular. Costco is our closest store just down the street but town is a quick 4 miles away with many choices for shopping and dining.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Great Kona Escape
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Fast free Wifi 107 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Services & Extras
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Transportation
  • Car rental
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Evening entertainment
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Miscellaneous
  • Adults only
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
The Great Kona Escape takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. Pay for any extras during your stay using American Express, Visa, Mastercard and UnionPay credit card.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Great Kona Escape of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: W01435344-01

FAQs about The Great Kona Escape

  • Check-in at The Great Kona Escape is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The Great Kona Escape is 3.7 miles from the center of Kailua-Kona. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Great Kona Escape on this page.

  • The Great Kona Escape has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at The Great Kona Escape may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Great Kona Escape can accommodate this group size:

    • 3 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Great Kona Escape offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beach
    • Horseback riding