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Relax and Enjoy! Five Star Accommodations at Affordable Rates!

Vacation home in Captain Cook with kitchen and balcony

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Perched above Kealakekua Bay, Pu`uhonua offers a unique tropical retreat in Captain Cook, Hawaii. Watch sunsets from the spacious upper lanai and enjoy 180+ degree ocean views of Mauna Loa and the bay. Take advantage of kayaks, snorkel gear, stand-up paddleboards available with our amenity package.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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.

Relax and Enjoy! Five Star Accommodations at Affordable Rates!

If you are adventurous and free spirited, but still require all the amenities a luxury rental home has to offer then Pu`uhonua ('Place of Refuge') is the place for you. Experience tropical Hawaii at it’s finest in this unique pole house nestled just above Kealakekua Bay ('Pathway of the Gods') in Captain Cook, Hawaii. At this elevation you will enjoy the perfect climate and sweeping 180+ degree views of the ocean, Mauna Loa and Kealakekua Bay, in a quiet and comfortable setting.
Convenient location, just a moment away from the town of Captain Cook, with all of its amenities including one of the islands best grocery stores, fantastic restaurants, local shops and a wonderful farmers market.

Watch breathtaking sunsets from the spacious upper lanai that wraps around the house. Just 20 miles south of Kailua-Kona Airport, Pu`uhonua House is minutes from an array of activities including horseback riding, hiking, tennis, diving, dolphin and seasonal whale watching. Rent kayaks and kayak across the majestic Kealakekua Bay, swim with spinner dolphins and snorkel one of Hawaii’s best kept secrets, the Captain Cook monument.

Enjoy a variety of tropical fruits and flora grown on the property such as bananas, papayas, lemons, avocados, breadfruit, macadamia, coffee and mangos. We are close to some of south Kona’s finest beaches and minutes from great swimming, snorkeling and child safe beaches like Hookena, Manini, Keei, and Kealakekua Bay.

Pu`uhonua House (Place of Refuge House) was built in 1988 by a physicist and his wife. As a former sailor he and his wife had traveled to many parts of the world, before they chose this spot to build their dream home where they would eventually retire. Being a physicist he was intrigued by the simplicity and structural durability a pole house has to offer. Supported by nine thirty foot tall cedar poles imported from Washington state, this house unlike traditionally constructed homes, has a more open floor plan allowing for more glass. The main living level perimeter is nearly all glass/view. You feel as though you are part of your beautiful surroundings. All of the structural and finish components of the house were all hand crafted on site. The property is a one acre private parcel located in the McCoy Plantation subdivision, once a coffee plantation. Much of the property is still rich with coffee plants and certain times of the year the air is thick with the sweet scent of the blossom. If you like peace and tranquility then you will enjoy this piece of paradise.

ASK ABOUT OUR AMENITY PACKAGE INCLUDING KAYAKS, STAND-UP PADLLE BOARDS, HIGH QUALITY SNORKEL GEAR AND BOOGIE BOARDS.

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WE ALWAYS OFFER A 10% DISCOUNT FOR 10 OR MORE NIGHTS!!!!!!

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Keywords: House

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Full refund if reservation is cancelled more than 90 days prior to your stay. Within the 90 day window partial to full refund if rebooked

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please contact us for details.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Please contact for details

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Please contact for details
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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-152-959-5904-01, 820090690000, TA-152-959-5904-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Relax Enjoy Five Star Accommodations Affordable Rates House
Relax Enjoy Five Star Accommodations Affordable Rates
Relax Enjoy Five Star Accommodations Affordable Rates House
Relax Enjoy Five Star Accommodations Affordable Rates House
Relax Enjoy Five Star Accommodations Affordable Rates
Relax Enjoy! Five Star Accommodations at Affordable Rates!
Relax Enjoy! Five Star Accommodations at Affordable Rates!

About the neighborhood

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Captain Cook, HI

What's nearby

  • Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kapahukapu Manini Beach - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Kona Coffee Living History Farm - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 10 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Korner Pocket Sports Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Tacoz - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪HiCO - Hawaiian Coffee - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax and Enjoy! Five Star Accommodations at Affordable Rates! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Relax and Enjoy! Five Star Accommodations at Affordable Rates! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax and Enjoy! Five Star Accommodations at Affordable Rates! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax and Enjoy! Five Star Accommodations at Affordable Rates! located?

Situated in Captain Cook, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary, Bay View Farm, and Big Island Bees. Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative and Painted Church are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Relax and Enjoy! Five Star Accommodations at Affordable Rates! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christeen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location for a true Hawaiian stay!! We loved the amenities and host was so friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Views

great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible experience!

Wow. We were blown away by how incredible this home is. From the lush landscaping and breathtaking views, to the homes comfortable and clean accomodations our expectations were surpassed on all accounts. We couldn't have found a more perfect "Hawaiin" vacation home.Our host, Bruce was very friendly and communicative.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We felt we were in a treehouse…

It was great! We were on the island for family birthdays in Captain Cook and it was perfect all around…
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house

We loved our stay. Fantastic views, beautiful architecture, lots of space and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a beautiful and completely unique house, with sweeping views and jungle all around, and yet it's still a short hop from ameneties ranging from the amazing Coffee Shack restaurant to groceries, swimming, historic places, farmer's markets, and more. The owner is hands down the most responsive and best communicating host I've every worked with! As great as the house is, knowing that we were in such good hands with the host made a difference to reducing stress during our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place for a family gathering

Beautiful place and stay. Thank you for sharing your lovely home.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous and tropical

Such an amazing place. Absolutely special! Clean and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location to see all of the big island! Place was very large with a ton of space to spread out and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbelievable views

Fantastic property with unbelievable views of sunset every evening. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home in the woods.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Hawaii

Roomy and beautiful view
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meranda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The house was beautiful and very peaceful

Lovely experience
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Piyali M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jungle Retreat

One-of-a-kind home. More wildlife than people here which is how we prefer it. It had all the luxuries we needed (great kitchen and laundry). Choicemart and eggs close by. Great water pressure in the bathrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private, Close In, Convenient Location. A Tropical Paradise. What a View!

Been to the Big Island four times, Captain Cook is our favorite. This is the nicest house we have stayed in, by far. Close to the beaches, restaurants, groceries, wonderful Sunday farmer's market. Host has provided a comfortable clean unique gem.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devon W., San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Visit

Beautiful location, lovely architecture, very peaceful. We enjoyed our stay during the holiday. The loft was perfect for our teens. Furnishings and decor is ready to be updated but still very comfortable. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

Smooth process and it was all it was advertised for
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible View

Three generations of our family spent 4 relaxing nights at the house. The views from the main floor are incredible. My college-age son loved relaxing and reading in the hammock on the porch. If you are looking for a delicious breakfast out during your stay, do not miss the nearby Coffee Shack.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An Amazing Paradise

This was a unique, beautiful home in a great location! Truly an island paradise! The owner was very kind, responsive, and helpful. The property manager was attentive and quick to respond. We HIGHLY recommend this location and plan to return someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Jungle Get-Away

What an amazing property, nestled in the trees of the jungle with all the jungle noises to lull you to sleep at night. The house was a traditional Hawaiian house with massive decks and views from every room. Extremely comfortable furniture, excellent appliances and stocked kitchen, and just so relaxing! Can't wait to come back again for another stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sublime property

My husband, grown children and their partners stayed here 12 years ago and the “treehouse” has been a sweet memory for all those years. We decided to return here with good friends of ours and it was as breathtaking as we remembered. The views are spectacular with changing lighting from sunrise to sunset. You are able to enjoy Hawaii without the crowds and traffic but you are only a few miles from stores and great snorkeling. The house itself is well maintained and the big timber construction makes for a spacious feel, especially with glass sliding doors wrapping around 2 sides. The owner's suite is huge with an ensuite bathroom and there are 3 smaller bedrooms and a loft that would accommodate a large family. The kitchen and grill with all the essentials make cooking at home convenient. In addition to all this, the owner shares his supply of beach gear with guests, including snorkeling masks, fins, beach chairs, etc. This is a very special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family stay at Captain Cook

We loved the house! We all felt we had an "immersive Hawaiian" experience staying at this house. The sounds and smells of the lush property was an amazing contrast to our lives is northern Michigan and the DC area! The owners were helpful and provide a comfortable place to kick back and enjoy this area of the Big Island. Mahalo!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M., Wichita Falls, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property with Gorgeous Views

Truly enjoyed our stay here. We had 11 family members that flew in from Alaska, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Idaho, and Texas. The upper lanai and views are unrivaled. It's truly one of those places that you can sit and enjoy for hours. It's peaceful and delightfully breezy. No complaints whatsoever. Thank you for providing us with a wonderful location for our family to enjoy all that the Big Island offers.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russ H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in South Kona

We (7 adults ages 37 to 64) all loved this property and wouldn’t hesitant to book again in the future. The views from the main living area and lanai are awesome. The owner is easily accessible and responsive via text or phone call. There are lots of geckos that will be hanging around (mostly outside, occasionally inside), but they’re cute and don’t bother you at all. The coqui frogs will be serenading you in the evenings. You won’t find a nicer vacation rental in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Tree House

This tree house was amazing! It was a joy to listen to the birds, frogs and admire the geckos. The view was wonderful with the house being clean and well stocked. There was even aloe available for our sunburns. Many beach items are available to use while at the home. The teenage boys in our group enjoyed the loft. I feel the the photos of home are accurate. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023