🌺 Dolphin Bay Estate - Captain Cook Main House
Big Island calm, big space to spread out - 3BR/3BA comfort, flexible sleeping, and an easy self check-in just minutes from Kealakekua Bay vibes 🌺🔑
Escape to a serene slice of the Big Island at Dolphin Bay Estate - a spacious, tropical retreat in Captain Cook with self check-in and a secluded beach just a short stroll away. Perfect for families and friend groups who want privacy, ocean air, and easy access to island adventures. ✨🌴
🏠 The Space
Welcome to the Main House, designed for laid-back island living with open, airy spaces, high ceilings, and plenty of room to spread out. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, dining space for gathering, a private balcony, and a comfy living area to unwind after beach days. ☀️🍍
Home overview:
🛏️ 3 bedrooms | 🛁 3 baths | Sleeps up to 11
🛌 8 beds total (including rollaway + foldable mattresses)
❄️ AC in all rooms for cool, comfortable nights
✅ All rooms are equipped with A/C for comfortable days and breezy nights.
⚠️ Main House living room ceiling fan is currently out of order (but the A/C has you covered!).
☕ Drip coffee maker for slow mornings, island-style
🛌 Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom 1: 1 Queen + 1 Twin rollaway 🛏️🛏️
Bedroom 2: 1 King + 1 Twin rollaway 🛏️🛏️
Bedroom 3: 1 Queen + 1 Twin bed 🛏️🛏️
Extra spaces:
🛋️ Living room includes 2 foldable twin mattresses
🌊 Location, Location, Location
You’re in the charming town of Captain Cook, with an easy walk to a secluded/private beach—perfect for sunrise strolls and salty breezes. 🐚🌅
Nearby favorites (super close!):
🏖️ Nāpo`opo`o Park + Manini Beach ~ 1 min
🐝 Big Island Bees ~ 6 min
🏞️ Kealakekua Bay Cliffs ~ 3 min
🥾 Captain Cook Monument Trail ~ 12 min
🌱 Greenwell Farms + Kona Coffee Living History Farm ~ 15 min
🏝️ Kahalu’u Beach Park ~ 24 min
✈️ Kona International Airport ~47 min
🗺️ Top Local Attractions
Don’t miss these iconic Big Island experiences:
🤿 Honaunau Bay (Two Step) Snorkeling: Dive into turquoise waters teeming with colorful reef fish and sea turtles.
☕ Kona Coffee Living History Farm: Experience the aroma and tradition of world-renowned Kona coffee on a working farm.
🏝️ Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park: Explore the lush coastal park that cradles the historic bay where Captain Cook landed.
🗺️Mokuaikaua Church: Visit the oldest Christian church in the Hawaiian Islands, built in 1820 by missionaries.
🗿 Captain Cook Monument: Stand where the legendary explorer James Cook met his fate and gaze out over the crystal-clear waters of Kealakekua Bay.
🛡️ Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park: Step back in time to ancient Hawaiʻi at this sacred place of refuge.
Enjoyable neighborhood for walking. Peaceful and thoughtfully decorated cottage in a perfect location for snorkeling.
Guests have full access to the Main house, including:
🏡 All indoor living spaces
🍖 BBQ grill
🌺 Backyard area
🚗 On-site parking (2)
Easy self check-in with a smart lock 🔐, making arrivals smooth and easy - especially helpful with kids, luggage, and late flights. ✈️🧳👶
🔐 SECURITY: Exterior cameras are located around the outside of the property (front door, driveway, side, and backyard). There are no cameras inside the home. Cameras are for safety and incident review only.
🐾 PET FRIENDLY: Pets are welcome with prior approval! 🐶 An extra $150 pet cleaning fee applies (max 2 pets, under 30 lbs).
Kindly clean up after your pets and dispose of waste in the bags/bins provided 🚮
Failure to pick up after pets may result in an extra cleaning fee.💸
🚫 PARKING: Please DO NOT park on the concrete slab🚓
👶INFANT FRIENDLY: Pack ’n play available but linens not provided (baby skin sensitivity) 🧺
🧹GARDENING: Gardeners may stop by to keep everything fresh & clean. They’ll be quick and respectful of your privacy.
🗑️ TRASH & GARBAGE
Please bag and tie all food and non-recyclable waste, then place it into one of the 4 backyard bins labeled “Garbage.”
🗑️ TRASH DROP-OFF (Big Island Note)
Hawaii County does not offer curbside trash or recycling pickup. During your stay, guests will need to drop off trash at:
📍 Kealakehe Transfer Station & Recycling Center
74-598 Hale Makai Pl, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Mahalo for helping us keep the home fresh and the island beautiful 🌺✨
🐓 NATURAL ISLAND SOUNDS
You may hear roosters, frogs, and other nighttime nature sounds - it’s part of the local Kona charm 🌙🌿
If you’re sensitive to noise, we recommend bringing earplugs 😴🎧
🦎 ISLAND WILDLIFE + TROPICAL PESTS
The Big Island is wonderfully wild, and with that comes occasional visitors 🌺🌴
You may see local wildlife or tropical pests such as geckos, mosquitoes, sugar ants, scorpions, carpenter bees, and yes—sometimes cockroaches 🦎🦟🐜
🐜Our home is professionally treated and well-maintained, but some critters are seasonal and sightings can still happen. If you’re excited to be close to nature, you’ll fit right in and have an amazing stay 🌈✨
- No parties or events allowed.
- No smoking allowed inside and outside.
- Suitable for toddlers and children under 12.
- No unregistered guests allowed.
- Please don’t eat or drink in the bedrooms.
- Please respect the noise curfew.
- Turn off the lights/fans when you leave.
- Please respect check-in and check-out times.
- Please take care of the furnishings. You have to pay for damages.
- Please don’t rearrange the furniture.
- Please do your dishes.
- Respect our neighbors. Our homes are close together and our neighbors are our friends who are not on vacation, so please respect quiet time.
- QUIET HOUR: 9PM - 8AM
- Please take the trash out before you leave.
- No illegal substances allowed on the premises.
Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park11 min drive - 7.2 km
Kailua Pier30 min drive - 33.2 km
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park61 min drive - 68.8 km