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Hale Kona A'ekai is a premier oceanfront luxury estate located in the exclusive, gated community of Kona Bay Estates in Kailua-Kona. Overlooking the crashing Pacific surf, this custom Hawaiian sanctuary features a private designer infinity pool with waterfalls, a whale-watching tower, open-air oceanfront dining, and lush tropical gardens. Just blocks from the waterfront village of Kona, enjoy the ultimate Big Island oceanfront getaway.
Your Stay in Paradise
Our oceanfront Big Island paradise home, nestled just a few blocks from the waterfront village of Kailua-Kona within the private, gated community of Kona Bay Estates, is a masterpiece of custom Hawaiian architecture. Designed for seamless tropical living, it offers year-round temperatures in the 80s and refreshing trade breezes off the Pacific. Overlooking the crashing waves on the lava-and-sand coastline, the estate features a private designer infinity pool with two waterfalls, a sand- and rock-bottom wading pool, expansive oceanfront lanais, and two courtyard ponds surrounded by lush tropical gardens.
A private 'island' dining patio sits next to the pool waterfall, offering breathtaking views of the dramatic Kona surf and sunsets. The estate comes fully furnished with a designer dream kitchen, open-air oceanfront dining room, spacious living and entertainment areas, an unbelievable Master Suite with panoramic ocean views, a dedicated oceanview study, two Tropical Guest Suites with separate entrances, and a private Family Cottage Suite (Ohana). The Master Suite includes its own private whale-watching tower! The home comfortably sleeps eight guests in dedicated suites, plus futons for young children.
About the Home
HALE KONA A'EKAI is a unique oceanfront luxury retreat—its name translating to "the home by the wash of the sea." Custom-built to capture the true essence of Kailua-Kona waterfront living, the estate showcases thatched ceilings, open-air walls, louvered teak windows, 10-foot teak doors, and endless lanais. Detailed with imported teak, bamboo, marble, granite, and quartzite, this magazine-featured home offers unsurpassed luxury, four waterfalls, and an unforgettable island setting.
MAIN HOUSE LIVING AREA:
Large open-concept oceanfront living area designed for indoor-outdoor Hawaiian living:
KITCHEN:
Teakwood and solid granite dream kitchen featuring high-end appliances, a beverage cooler, a warming drawer, a vegetable sink, double ovens, and a 6-burner gas stove.
LIVING ROOM:
Bamboo furnishings complement high thatched ceilings and an open-concept layout that flows directly onto the lanai. Enjoy direct ocean views, overlook the infinity pool, or relax in the entertainment area with streaming media and Bluetooth audio.
OCEANFRONT DINING:
Sip sunset cocktails on the private whale-watching tower, dine at the 6-seat bamboo table bordering the open-air lanai, or enjoy outdoor dining under the stars on the ocean-side teak tables next to the crashing surf.
SUITES & ACCOMMODATIONS
*MASTER SUITE (2nd Floor | Oceanfront Luxury):
Occupies the entire private second floor with wrap-around lanais and panoramic views. Features a handmade Bali-style coconut king bed, a dedicated oceanview study (desk, Roku TV, wet bar, mini-fridge), and a spa-inspired marble bath with a lava-rock outdoor shower, double vanities, and a Jacuzzi tub. Includes direct access to the private Whale-Watching Tower via a spiral staircase.
*TWO TROPICAL GUEST SUITES (Ground Floor | Garden & Waterfall Views):
Located in a separate building with two private exterior entrances. Both the "Makai" and "Mauka" suites feature thatched banana-leaf ceilings, hand-carved teak queen poster beds, private lanais overlooking courtyard waterfalls, in-room vanity sinks, Roku TV, and a shared dual-vanity marble bath.
*FAMILY STUDIO COTTAGE SUITE / OHANA COTTAGE (2nd Floor):
A private, standalone Ohana cottage with high ceilings, teak furnishings, a kitchenette (microwave, full-sized fridge, sink, coffee bar), a private dining lanai, a queen teak bed, and a granite walk-in shower with a luxury copper spa panel.
PROPERTY DETAILS & AMENITIES
PRIVATE SUNSET BEACH LOUNGE:
Step down to your exclusive oceanfront sitting area right at the water's edge. Furnished for ultimate comfort, it’s the perfect vantage point for sipping evening Mai Tais, capturing the elusive Hawaiian 'green flash' at dusk, and taking in unobstructed 180-degree Pacific Ocean views.
TROPICAL OCEAN TRADE WINDS:
Custom louvered windows and open-air architecture capture continuous ocean trade winds during the day and mountain breezes at night for authentic Hawaiian tropical living.
GATED COMMUNITY SECURITY:
Located in secure Kona Bay Estates, with 24/7 security patrols and front-entry security cameras for guest peace of mind.
Please note: This tropical home has open-air louvered windows. No air conditioning is needed, as nearly constant ocean trade winds provide a delightful, gentle breeze from over the water during the day and from the mountains at night. You'll enjoy the natural tropical feeling.
The property has external security cameras for your peace of mind. Security guards patrol the community 24/7. The security camera is installed at the entrance gate, overlooking the front entrance and driveway. Exterior perimeter cameras at both adjacent neighboring homes may partially view the outside property, which is also clearly visible to the general public and where no reasonable expectation of privacy exists. This ensures that you can enjoy your stay in this tropical paradise with complete privacy and peace of mind.