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Take Your Breath Away!

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On the beach
Exterior detail
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Sea viewSea viewSea view

Check out the area

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Captain Cook, HI
  • Popular LocationPebbles Beach3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouth Kona Beaches5 min drive
  • Popular LocationHo'okena Beach Park16 min drive
  • AirportKailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)54 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Take Your Breath Away!


Aloha and welcome to your peaceful place of eden and the answer to a relaxing visit on the Big Island of Hawaii. We are located on the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii and close to Ho'okeena Beach, Pu-uhonua o Honaunau (aka Place of Refuge) and the world famous Two Step at Honaunau Bay. Two step is voted one of the top snorkeling locations on the Big Island of Hawaii where you can enjoy an early morning swim with spinner dolphins and float around in the blissful blue bay with the turtles, coral and fish. We are also close to the famous Painted Church, Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) and we are near the Volcano National Park which is 70 miles to the south with spectacular views and hiking. At the bottom of our quiet little subdivision is a private community, small black pebble beach that offers hiking trail access, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and diving access.  
Our newly purchased home in the Kona Paradise Subdivision is a single story ocean inspired home that boasts an almost 180 degrees of unobstructed breathtaking views of the ocean. It also is very spacious with an open floor plan with tile floors throughout. That's right, no carpet! You will have exclusive use of the 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, 2 car garage home with brand new laundry facilities on site. We also have mangos, starfruit, pineapples, oranges, coconuts and beautiful plumeria trees on the property! 
The expansive covered wrap-around lanai is the perfect place to enjoy the cool ocean breeze, sip a delicious cup of 100% Kona coffee from one of the many close by coffee plantations, check your email or eat a delicious mango after awaking to the birds chirping and the beautiful hillside beckoning a morning hike. This is paradise! 
The spacious master bedroom has its own direct access to the carport and back of the property, a plush queen size bed, walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom. The second guest bedroom features direct access through a sliding door to the wrap-around lanai a plush queen size bed and shares a full bathroom with the third bedroom, containing one single twin bed.  
The two larger bedrooms and the living room all have ceiling fans. The house is not air-conditioned; however, there are plenty of screened windows, two sliding doors onto the lanai, and plenty of ocean and mountain breezes. The expansive covered wrap-around lanai (over 500 square feet) is easily accessed off of all of the bedrooms in the house. You will find fantastic views and an enjoyable stone-topped dining table on the lanai and chairs to enjoy quiet mornings or sunset dinners. 
The kitchen has brand new appliances and is fully stocked with pots, pans, dishes, silverware, cooking utensils, blender, coffee maker, toaster, microwave and baking pans. The carport has 3 boogie boards, snorkel gear, Tommy Bahama beach chairs and a large sun umbrella. 
 
We are located 25 miles south of Kona and 32 miles south of the airport, off of Highway 11. It is a beautiful, lush and scenic drive past quaint towns and coffee farms. The property is set on ancient lava flows, overlooking the vast Pacific Ocean, the King's Trail for hiking, an ancient volcanic cinder cone, a private pebble beach, and some of the best snorkeling/diving on the Kona coast (NO Sand). The water is so perfect for diving and snorkeling, that the infamous Aggressor dive boat anchors off our community's coastline daily. 

Property manager

Jennifer and Darren Cox

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 2 spaces)
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1290 sq ft (120 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GE-033-253-6320-01, TA-033-253-6320-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Take Your Breath Away House Captain Cook
Take Your Breath Away House C
Take Your Breath Away
Take Your Breath Away! Captain Cook
Take Your Breath Away! Private vacation home
Take Your Breath Away! Private vacation home Captain Cook

About the area

Captain Cook

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Opihihale, a neighbourhood in Captain Cook. Coastal Nature Trail and Hapuna Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Keauhou Shopping Center and Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory. Bay View Farm and Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain climbing nearby.

What's nearby

  • Pebbles Beach - 3 min drive
  • South Kona Beaches - 5 min drive
  • Ho'okena Beach Park - 16 min drive
  • Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 18 min drive
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • South Kona Coffee - 6 min drive
  • Mid Pacific Kona Coffee - 7 min drive
  • Ktl Kona Coffee - 8 min drive
  • Haku Nui Farms - 8 min drive
  • Hapaki Farm- Grandmas Choice - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Take Your Breath Away! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Take Your Breath Away! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Take Your Breath Away! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Take Your Breath Away! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Opihihale holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pebbles Beach and South Kona Beaches. Ka Lae Paakai is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a fantastic view.
We stayed a week in early Fed 2024. The location was spot on and the view to die for. The best thing about this place hands down was the patio!! The view was so great. We had a screen door problem and that was taken care of quickly. Water was no issue at all. You just had to conserve a bit that you might not be use to at your house. Many people complained about the drive. It was a bit curvy but you get use to it. And the place to the main road was only one minute. We loved the drive to the bottom and the access to the ocean from there. Location was ok the drive to places (resturants, store ect )was 10 minutes away. Many of places to go to in this time frame. And add another 15 min and you have everything you need. You are in the middle ot Kona Coffee belt!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kali W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
The view from the lanai!!!! We had the best time, perfect stay would stay here again in a heartbeat❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kona Paradise vacation.
This was our first house in Hawaii so we were not experienced about the island. The booking process and communication with owners was very good. The house served as our base because we were gone everyday. The only real negative of the house was the furniture in the living room. Very old and uncomfortable pieces. They need to be replaced. There was alot of driving for anything we wanted to do, we were not aware the winding road distance to any destination. Its about one hour from the airport to the house. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would recommend this house with the understanding about all the driving involved.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monika W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Dream Vacation
My family and I had the most wonderful stay here! We had kids age 6-16. The house has everything we could need supply wise. Blankets, kitchen supplies, beach toys... It was perfect. There is a wonderful beach at the bottom of the road. The neighbors you meet on the beach are so friendly and have wonderful suggestions to different beaches and places to visit. We were told of a beach where we could possibly see turtles, and we did!!! The road is intimidating at first, but it gets easier! My 11 year old and I walked down the hill the first morning and had a morning swim. Boy did we feel the burn the next day!! The hosts were very accommodating and great at communication. The neighbors are wonderful and have fresh caught Ono on a regular basis to buy and cook up for a feast to enjoy out on the beautiful back deck. There are frogs (I believe) that sing into the night, lovely little geckos that scamper all about the property, and there was even a mother bird with brand new babies up in one of the candle holders out on the deck. It is truly a magical place!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug & DeAnne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Quite a change coming from Oahu. A good change. Worked out great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay in Kona Paradise
This house had stunning views, three spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and was well appointed. The only problem we had was that the address listed on the informational check-in email was not complete. The address actually had two more numbers and a dash in front of the address given. The address did not show up at all on mapquest and we were lucky we found it.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Christine L., from Tomah Wisconsin

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed with the accommodations overall
The overall condition of the property was marginal. The living room furniture was in college frat house shape. Most frustrating was that we were required to take our garbage off site we found out once we got there. The transfer site was a distance away the day we left and we didn’t have room in the car for it. There had been stinking garbage in the garage all the days we were there that was not ours. After we left the owner charged us for garbage removal. Appliances were dirty and needed to be cleaned before use. Would not recommend this rental
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Duane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house on the big island
Nice property with a great review.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious House With Ocean Views
We were a family of 5 adults. The two large bedrooms and one single-bed room were perfect for us. The living room, kitchen, and two large bedrooms were very spacious and roomy. The covered lanai was huge and a perfect place to sit out for meals. The kitchen was set up well for cooking for a group. The subdivision slopes down a killer hill to a black pebble beach. The fitness addicts in the family hiked down and then up it every day, but it is not for the faint of heart since it is about 1000 ft of elevation in a mile. There are also some hikes at the bottom that run along the cliffs the overlook the ocean. The beds were firm and comfortable. There is good snorkeling and boogie boarding at Ho’okena beach only 20 minutes away. The house is well set up with boogie boards, snorkel gear, beach chairs and umbrellas.. We were there for two weeks and wished we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

virginia h., Minneapolis, Mn

Liked: Cleanliness
Large home in a quiet neighborhood
The house was very spacious, perfect for a family vacation and was close to various locations on the island to explore. It was an easy drive to the beach for snorkeling and playing in the ocean. Having access to the beach equipment was a bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019