Apartment in Big Island, HI
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this apartment rental
Welcome to Hale Malama Pono, a temporary home base for you to enjoy what Hawaii has to offer you as a visitor while treading as lightly as you can. Your hosts are long time visitors to the Island and now new owners. This home away from home is named for the values that they hope infuse it: preserving and protecting (the earth) with integrity. The Hawaiian words have layers of meaning, and the phrase is also commonly used to mean “Take care of yourself.”
Hale Malama Pono offers all the wonderful qualities of the Kona-Keauhou Surf and Racquet Club: warm tropical breezes, lush landscaping, a great pool and pickle ball/tennis courts, standard internet access for the complex, cable TV from a brand new 42" TV installed, 9, convenient BBQs, and proximity to fascinating historical archeological sites. It sits on Ali’i Drive with a 7-mile ocean-front urban walking “trail” at the front gate, and is within walking distance to shopping, golfing, farmers’ markets, snorkeling, surfing and more. Beach equipment like boogie boards, ice chest, beach towels, beach chairs and beach mats are here for your use. Plus a couple yoga mats. tennis equipment, pickleball, badminton and pingpong
As an end unit, all the rooms, including the bathrooms have natural light and ventilation. When additional light is needed at night, it will come from LEDs. When less warmth is desired, indoor and outdoor shades filter the sun, and fans provide a cooling breeze. We’re opting not to install A/C. USB ports on the bedroom clocks make phones and tablets charging easy. If you are combining work with vacation, two desks facing the ocean and hi-speed internet will support you.
To honor the 'aina, the land which feeds us, we don’t strive for high-end luxury and newness, but we do strive for clean, comfortable and functional. The condo is stocked with earth-friendly personal care and cleaning products, enough to last your entire stay. The hosts don’t claim to be 100% chemical free, but aim to be as close as possible. A small closet is designated as a recycling area to support your efforts to avoid landfill. A growing inventory of re-usable alternatives like cloth napkins, re-usable shopping bags, and refillable water bottles are here for your use. In order to avoid single use products, and for those who cook in, there’s a full complement of spices, herbs and condiments, and helpful small appliances.
For a casual exposure to things Hawaiian, there’s a growing library of tour books, fiction and jigsaw puzzles. For delving deeper, there are books and booklets about Hawaiian history, flowers, birds, fish, petroglyphs and more.
The condo is furnished and organized to help you unpack quickly, make yourselves at home, and get right to the fun and relaxation of Hawaii.
Whether from beaches and viewpoints around the Island, or the lanai at Hale Malama Pono, gaze at the gleaming turquoise ocean, spraying white as it crashes against the black lava, and see a different, beautiful sunset every night.
TAT#TA-103-615-1296-01
STVR 19-363740
**All guests are required to sign a rental agreement with Knutson & Associates Property Management**
***All Reservation Requests greater than 12 months in Advance MUST be approved in advance by the Broker In Charge. Rates are subject to change. ***
***Please note this unit does not have Air Conditioning. ***
Hale Malama Pono offers all the wonderful qualities of the Kona-Keauhou Surf and Racquet Club: warm tropical breezes, lush landscaping, a great pool and pickle ball/tennis courts, standard internet access for the complex, cable TV from a brand new 42" TV installed, 9, convenient BBQs, and proximity to fascinating historical archeological sites. It sits on Ali’i Drive with a 7-mile ocean-front urban walking “trail” at the front gate, and is within walking distance to shopping, golfing, farmers’ markets, snorkeling, surfing and more. Beach equipment like boogie boards, ice chest, beach towels, beach chairs and beach mats are here for your use. Plus a couple yoga mats. tennis equipment, pickleball, badminton and pingpong
As an end unit, all the rooms, including the bathrooms have natural light and ventilation. When additional light is needed at night, it will come from LEDs. When less warmth is desired, indoor and outdoor shades filter the sun, and fans provide a cooling breeze. We’re opting not to install A/C. USB ports on the bedroom clocks make phones and tablets charging easy. If you are combining work with vacation, two desks facing the ocean and hi-speed internet will support you.
To honor the 'aina, the land which feeds us, we don’t strive for high-end luxury and newness, but we do strive for clean, comfortable and functional. The condo is stocked with earth-friendly personal care and cleaning products, enough to last your entire stay. The hosts don’t claim to be 100% chemical free, but aim to be as close as possible. A small closet is designated as a recycling area to support your efforts to avoid landfill. A growing inventory of re-usable alternatives like cloth napkins, re-usable shopping bags, and refillable water bottles are here for your use. In order to avoid single use products, and for those who cook in, there’s a full complement of spices, herbs and condiments, and helpful small appliances.
For a casual exposure to things Hawaiian, there’s a growing library of tour books, fiction and jigsaw puzzles. For delving deeper, there are books and booklets about Hawaiian history, flowers, birds, fish, petroglyphs and more.
The condo is furnished and organized to help you unpack quickly, make yourselves at home, and get right to the fun and relaxation of Hawaii.
Whether from beaches and viewpoints around the Island, or the lanai at Hale Malama Pono, gaze at the gleaming turquoise ocean, spraying white as it crashes against the black lava, and see a different, beautiful sunset every night.
TAT#TA-103-615-1296-01
STVR 19-363740
**All guests are required to sign a rental agreement with Knutson & Associates Property Management**
***All Reservation Requests greater than 12 months in Advance MUST be approved in advance by the Broker In Charge. Rates are subject to change. ***
***Please note this unit does not have Air Conditioning. ***
Amenities at KKSR3101 DIRECT OCEANFRONT GROUND FLOOR CORNER ADVOCATES PLANET-FRIENDLINESS
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Big Island, HI
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Jan 2026
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The condo is located close to places we enjoy. Unfortunately, the unit it showing its age and could use a refresh. It's comfortable and well-equipped. Beware noisy upstairs neighbors!
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
We stayed November 12-19 2025 and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Probably one of the best equipped vacation rentals we have stayed in. Comfy beds!High five to Knutson &Associates as the manager as well. Very attentive, communicated by text and almost immediately answered questions and tips for the rental ie how to avoid the door lock from swing always unlocked! Texted a reminder checkout list and answered questions about it. The only drawback/pro tip: the assigned parking stall is under a large and well inhabited tree…if you rent a convertible make sure you put the top up. There’s not a lot of car washes on the big island!
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Beautiful condo and perfect setting. Ocean views, location and decor were top notch. Host responded well for a few inquiries we had about TV. We you definitely stay here again.
5 / 10·Nov 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We really enjoyed our stay at this condo. Had everything we needed. Kitchen was well stocked and had more spices and condiments than I have at home. Lots of dishes and glasses, but minimal flatware. So much that there wasn't any room in cupboards for food we bought. Coffee grinder didn't work, stove was temperamental, but everything else was just great. Enjoyed the pool and tennis/pickleball courts, but especially loved the view.
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Top rated by guests
9.2Outstanding
(49 Ratings)
"We stayed November 12-19 2025 and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Probably one of the best equipped vacation rentals we have stayed in. Comfy beds!High five to Knutson &Associates as the manager as well...."
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