Steps to the Ocean at Manini Beach at Kealakekua Bay! Konakays

Location was nice, within walking distance (5 mins) from a bay with Captain Cook Monument. Unit is above a very nice couple. Actual unit is very dated but was clean. A/C unit in main bedroom, otherwise there are fans. Washer/dryer are outside on 1st floor and shared wirh couple down stairs

We really enjoyed staying at Kei's property. The space and grounds were exactly as depicted. It was spacious, clean and suited us and our stay perfectly. Enjoyed the location, very close to Mainini Beach and the Place of Refuge. Kei was very kind and helpful even when we accidentally locked outselves out, twice. Felt like we were staying with friends.

Kay was so kind and shared fresh fruit from her fruit stand. We loved the short walk to the beach. It was so close and we walked there to snorkel and watch the sunset. We were just down the road from Two Step beach. The unit is dated but very clean. It was a great base for our vacation

Charming condo, with all the necessities. The neighbors downstairs are very nice, as is the landlady next door. Not far from the ocean. Quiet location, with birdsong and the smell of flowers in the morning. We really enjoyed it.

Basic two bedroom with all amenities! Check what’s there before going to shop! Kay was delightful and accommodating and invited us to pick fruits on property….wonderful bonus!! Close to beach and share the beauty of Kona

This cute apartment reminds me of my grandma’s place. Apartment is older, but it has everything that you need in there. It is walking distance to a small bay where you can snorkeling with beautiful fishes. There is a fruit stand right outside where you can get local fruits. Kay, the owner is super nice and friendly. The only down side is the apartment is on second floor and can get pretty warm in summer time. We stayed for 3 nights and really enjoyed the stay.

This area is incredibly beautiful Truly heaven on earth

Amazing location. You really feel like a local. So close to key Captain Cook venues. Apt is large. They supply all that you need and more. Frig was stocked with some great treats. Such Aloja spirit. WiFi is sporadic and not strong in half of the house. Window unit for the master and many fans provided. Overall a great experience and super nice owner Kay!

Kona Kay's house was perfectly located, a 5 minute walk from the beach and still very quiet. Manini is a slice of Heaven. The house is not new or fancy, it's somewhat old fashioned, spacious, quiet, clean. The beds are very comfortable...having a bath and a half was great...Kay was very helpful, kind and friendly but not at all intrusive. She offered fresh fruit from her stand, nice because there are no nearby stores. Parking is easy. We enjoyed our stay very much.

This upstairs unit is a 5-minute walk from the most beautiful beaches in Hawaii. Kaye was an amazing generous host. The unit is well-equipped and very clean. The heat during our stay was intense so we scheduled our time away from the unit in the afternoon and evening. A window AC unit made the bedroom bearable at night. Thanks for a great stay Kaye!

Location within close walking distance of Kealakekua Bay and Manini Beach. Kay was very responsive, helpful and generous with her abundance of fruit. We enjoyed our stay!

Amazing location a short walk from a wonderful historic bay with fantastic snorkeling. Swam with a manta ray one morning. Kay was so kind, provided us with more fruit than we could handle, and plenty of other food and goodies. The neighborhood itself is also great to walk around, with plenty of beautiful flowers and birds. Very short drive to Two Step and The City of Refuge, both of which are must sees. I would recommend this spot to anyone I know.

We thoroughly loved staying here! The location is amazing- close to the water, and lots of things to do. The kitchen is well equiped and the space is comfortable with two full bedrooms. Kay is a gracious host - she shared fruits from the property and let us pick some too. She runs a fruit and baked goods stand next door. We would definitely stay here again!

Kay was very kind and the property was clean but air condition is must in hawaii and in the condo was have only portable air condition in 1 room

We very much enjoyed our stay at Kay's comfortable and spacious apartment. We love Kealakekua Bay and all that it offers and Kay's apartment was well suited to our experience. Kay was very responsive to any of our needs and her Hawaiian hospitality was very much appreciated. Maholo Kay!

One of our favorite places on the big island is the Manini Beach Park at Kealakekua Bay. This is the first time we rented a property in this area. This house was within easy walking distance of Manini Beach. Kay was an accommodating host and allowed us to make a quick stop, before check in time, to drop off food we were bring with us from another rental. Kay shared some of the fruit with us from the many fruit trees on the grounds. The house itself was an older home and a bit dated. The most unfortunate thing about the house was the windows did not face the prevailing wind and it would get hot during the afternoon. We didn’t spend much time at the house so it wasn’t too much of a problem for us. Fortunately, there was an air conditioner in the master bedroom which made that room comfortable for sleeping.

Very homey and well-equipped house, just a couple of blocks to a nearby park and tiny beach.

Easy process

The appartement is in a quietscht area and is big enough for 4 person. It has a kitchen with everything you need. Enough towels in the bathroom and a washingmachine in the backyard. It was perfect for us.

The owner was nice and friendly, as well as the neighbors. The location can't be beat for the activities we pursued. Manini Beach nearby is a great grassy and shady park - a nice place to hang out. The property has a lot of deferred maintenance issues including fans that do not work, burned out lights, lights too dim to be useful, lamps that don't work, and a slow tub drain. The fridge had a lot of someone else's leftovers. Some items were to be treats left by the owner but opened items are not reasonable to be left. I understand bugs are normal for Hawaii but roaches and their droppings in the kitchen and elsewhere and a gecko jumping out of my cereal box were a little too much for me. The one-room air conditioner in the main bedroom was ok but the rest of the house was very hot. That is probably normal - but don't plan on being cool in this property. There are a lot of fans but blowing hot air around makes an air fryer, not a cooling system. I didn't dare touch or move much in fear of bugs, droppings, or breaking something. Summary - stay in the neighborhood but at a different property.

Had a good time staying at Kay's lovely place. It's very conveniently located near two-step, which made our snorkeling trips so easy. It's also just a few mins of walk to our Kayak launching site to captain cook. There's a lot of room on the second floor. And the kitchen is well stocked. The communication is smooth. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Perfect for what we needed. Quiet clean and close to the water

Just some coachroaches...

We enjoyed our stay. Lots of room.

Short walk to the bay. We had a very nice stay. House is very well situated. Very nice owner.

The day before we were due to arrive, I received a call from Kay indicating that her previous tenant had made a mistake and needed to stay an extra night. She suggested that my sister and I sleep in the same queen-sized bed in a different unit on her property. When I indicated I'm immunocompromised and that's why we booked a 2-bdrm unit, she said she'd call her friend to see if one of us could stay 'up the road' while the other stay in the queen bedroom. She didn't call back until after I'd called and emailed (six hours later) to tell me not to worry & it was all 'fine'. I really wish I would have gone with my gut instinct on this. I honestly don't know how there have been so many 4+ star reviews. We told her to expect us at 4pm. When we arrived at 4:15pm, she was still cleaning and told us to just go walk down to the beach, without giving us directions. The place was wiped down well enough but the caulking in the bathroom was dirty, the sofas didn't have real cushions, most of the towels were scratchy, and the only supplies in the fridge were whatever previous tenants left there (no milk or coffee). There's no garbage disposal; just a bucket with a lid upon which is written that you're to dispose of it across the street. One night we were visited by a flying cockroach and something even larger that I've never seen in my life. We shooed one out the door and my sister killed the other with her shoe. These were the largest but not the only insect visitors we had, including several moths and run-of-the-mill roaches along with some very tiny ant-like creatures that were on the kitchen table. The room I was staying in was extremely dusty the first night but after running all of the fans, it eventually aired out. The larger of the two bedrooms has a swamp cooler but that's the only AC in the unit. The reports of Kay bringing over baked goods or providing coffee was not our experience. She did hand us a bunch of bananas one day as we were driving in, though, and was very curious about our plans. The main benefit of this place is that it is within walking distance to Manini Kapahukapu Beach Park which is the location of some of the most stunning sunsets I've ever seen, as well as Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park, and just a short drive to Two-Step & the City of Refuge. If that's worth the rest, then by all means book this inexpensive VRBO.

This is not only the most affordable place in the neighborhood, but it is THE neighborhood that people travel to from across the island, and come from all over the world, to experience. It was so lovely to call it home away from home for a while. It is perfectly situated to enjoy this special area. Off street paved and flat parking. Excellent outdoor shower to rinse off after a swim and/or snorkel. Kay is a gracious host and is just next door if you need anything. I miss it already!

Budget travelers will appreciate this well-equipped place in beautiful Napoop’o on Kealakekua Bay. Two of us did multi-hour dives from the beach, which a mere five-minute walk away. On top of that, Kay is a such a gracious host.

Kay’s place has everything you need and the location is within walking distance of some of the very best snorkeling in the world. Kay is next door if you need anything and runs the fruit stand out front. You’ll eat a lot of fruit! We plan to come back, our stay was wonderful.

Not fancy but very functional. 3 minute walk to great snorkeling and local park. It is hot inside during the day but lots of fans and windows make it bearable. Great location for quiet people that want to explore more and sit around less.

It had everything we needed and loved being able to walk a block or so away to the beach to watch the sunset every evening! Kay is a generous and wonderful host who is available but gives you your privacy. Loved the fruit stand nearby and her delicious mango cheesecake, banana bread, macadamia nuts and other treats! The best tangerines too! I agree with one of the other reviews about the nice shower head that’s like a massage. Thank you Kay!!

Kay, her downstairs tenants, friends, and neighbors were welcoming and gracious. We felt safe and relaxed at her cozy rental apartment. Walking down to the kayak rental was a breeze. Not fancy, just fabulous! Thank you.