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Makai Hideaway 600ft from Ocean Giant Deck Gameroom/10 day special in Fall

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Captain Cook

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Interior
Sun loungers, beach towels
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Captain Cook, HI
  • Place, Papa Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, South Kona Beaches
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Ho'okena Beach Park
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the area

Captain Cook

Seaside stay .Stay at this Captain Cook vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Papa Bay and 9 miles (15 km) of Ka Lae Paakai. Manuka State Wayside Park and Manuka State Park are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Papa Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • South Kona Beaches - 30 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 37 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Ho'okena Beach Park - 42 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 50 min drive - 43.5 km

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai Grindz and More - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Makai Hideaway 600ft from Ocean Giant Deck Gameroom/10 day special in Fall

10 day special in September through early December.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VigSB3M4z3w
The above is the link to a video of my house.
Makai Hideaway is quiet and peaceful. Unwind and relax from city life. House is an an hour south of Kona and one hour ten minutes south of the Kona airport. It is one hour ten minutes to volcano from the house. Shop before you come as nearest grocery store is 25 minutes away.Two bedroom with multiple beds, three baths, We are in a lovely location with outstanding ocean views and nearby water sports! Descend a paved road 12 minutes to the house from mile marker 89 and enjoy what I believe are the best views on the island!. A large Lanai runs the length of the house for dolphin and whale watching. Have dinner on a beautiful 600 foot Lanai and watch the incredible sunsets and enjoy coastal breezes. There are many fans in the house but there isn't air conditioning. Go one and half blocks to water access for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, scuba diving and fishing. Also,it's great to walk around the neighborhood. Bedwise, there is a king bed in the master and one queen beds in the house and one queen sleeper sofa plus a futon.There is a foldout mattress plus an airbed mattress in the toy closet. Also, there is an ocean view from the kitchen and you can sit on the couch and see the ocean. Sunsets are phenomenal and different every night. There is a barbecue on top deck. There's a king bed in the upstairs master! There is a washer and dryer in the gameroom and extra small fridge by the tiki bar. the nearest grocery store is 25 minutes away so many travelers stop at Costco as it is by the Kona airport on the way down. There is a supermarket at mile marker 77 and gas station, too.House is a good hour ten south of airport at mile marker 89. The views of the Pacific ocean are sensational and I never get tried of seeing as I descend from 1200 feet to sea level. Please conserve on water and electricity as Hawaii has the nations top rates. There's a nice ocean breeze often at the house but there isn't AC at the house nor do most homeowners in Hawaii have it. We saw a turtle the size of a volkswagon off one of the cliffs in the area and the snorkeling at the swimming hole is great! The swimming hole is a two minute walk away- go to Kai street and turn right. This is where you put in the kayaks or take them into the village of Milolii. There is internet and Netflix so the TV is great! My favorite thing is reading a book on the chaise lounge on the deck or going down to the swimming hole to swim and snorkel. Downstairs in the outside closet is everything you would ever need- coolers, beach mats, beach toys, snorkeling masks and equipment, life jackets,, chairs. Please rinse off anything outside you borrow and put back in the toy shed. Boogie boards and other toys are in outside toy closet. Please keep orderly..

The Milolii area is famous for deep sea fishing, and you can watch the fishing boats or go out yourself. The beautiful secluded Honomolino Beach is close by-short walk along the coast from Milolii State Park-watch the spinner dolphins, snorkel with the fish in the coral, and maybe see a sea turtle or a rare Hawaiian monk seal.There are fishermen phone numbers in the guest guide on the desk.

From Kona airport go south on Highway 11 towards Kailua and continue on towards the 89 mile marker, turn right on Milolii Road. Go about three miles, turn right on to Ewalu Avenue drive down the road to Waenea Avenue turn left. Drive to third intersection which is Elima Avenue, turn right and go a half block to a tan house left hand side which is 88-1555.


From Hilo airport go on Highway 11 north for about two hours till you come to the sign that reads Milolii. Turn left by the sign drive three miles down the road to Ewalu Avenue, turn right drive down to the stop sign to Waenea Avenue turn left. Drive to the third intersection and turn right on Elima Avenue. Go a half block to a tan house left hand side of the road which is 88-1555. Daniel will have the house open for you and take you on a tour! My tax id numbers are TA-053-302-6816-01 and GE-053-302-6816-01


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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 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
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,939 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Check plugs for chargers/ Leave excess food for cleaners please.
Checkout Instructions are on fridge
Clean and put away any dishes.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

. Extra guests are 75 dollars a night each without prior approval.. plus cleaning and taxes.Large groups must all be of the same family county rule
Smoking is allowed outside but not in the house Please be very careful about water usage.
There is a rental agreement to sign upon arrival. Extra charges for longer / larger groups due to utilities, and cleaning.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GE-053-302-6816-01, TA-053-302-6816-01

Property is also known as

Makai Hideaway 600ft Ocean Giant Deck/gameroom House
Makai Hideaway 600ft Ocean Giant Deck/gameroom Captain Cook
Makai Hideaway 600ft Ocean Giant Deck/gameroom
Makai Hiaway 600ft Ocean Gian
Makai Hideaway 600ft From the Ocean Giant Deck/gameroom

Reviews

Makai Hideaway 600ft from Ocean Giant Deck Gameroom/10 day special in Fall Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 172 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dionisio T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location! Plenty of room

This is a beautiful place. Plenty of room for our family. 3rd bedroom does have a separate entrance but, it was fine for our older kids! Beautiful drive to get there and beautiful views. It is a drive from bigger areas but, we travelled most of the island so it was kinda in the middle. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brit G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful remote property on the island

Once you know that there aren’t many sand beaches on the island this property really shines. There’s a local swimming/fishing hole within easy walk, and then it’s central to exploring the other attractions around Kona and Volcanoes
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

cassandra f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Month of our Lives

With a long sabbatical from work, we wanted someplace that would feel like home on the big island and we sure found it here. Enough space for our 4 adults and 3 kids, with games to play at night. We used the supplies to fish and swim and snorkel at the nearby swimming hole almost every day and/or took chairs/coolers/boogie boards to the beach. The house was perfect! And if we needed anything, Cheryl was super responsive. I’m so glad we picked this house and our stay was everything we could have hoped for.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable house for relaxing

This house is exactly as described. Room for 8 (if 2 are thin and short or are children). The host is very communicative and helpful. The check in and check out process is very easy. There are games in the basement and the host has a whole shed of snorkels, fins, chairs, beach equipment, etc. Really great if you've come from far and obviously couldn't pack your own.Why this house might not be for you: it is rural. If you want to go to Kona it's 1 to 1 1/2 hours away. Volcanoes NPS is about 2 hours away. If you are looking for restaurants or activities, you will be doing a lot of driving. Except for a few beaches, most of them are a drive too because you're on a mountain...it's a slow, curvy ride everywhere.If you are a nervous driver or get carsick, this is not for you. The road is steeped and very curvy. My family doesn't get sick...until our last day. But it was fun to see the mongooses and wild pigs in the road. If you like long, hot showers, this is not for you. There is little water in this area...you can't drill a well into volcanic rock and there's no public water. So you are taking short showers as the host requests. Also, I don't think I ever had a HOT shower. Even if I insisted on taking a 2-minute shower before my kids, the water would get warm (I always describe it as "llama spit") but never hot.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

J M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home with everything you need

The property has everything you could hope for. Space, plenty of sleeping arrangements, toys and things you might need for your trip, beautiful views from a gorgeous porch, and one of the most helpful and gracious BnB hosts I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with. Book this place, you'll love it.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Scottie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Host is wonderful, house was great for a family, location could’ve been better

This was our first visit to the Big Island and we stayed for 10 days. We had a blast! Cheryl was a wonderful host. She lives on the property, which is nice because she’s close by if anything comes up and she has great suggestions on stuff to do nearby. But she was very respectful of our privacy and we only saw her if we sought her out. The house was perfect for our family with four young children. It’s very lived in and not so nice that I was stressed out all the time about my kids being kids, but clean and plenty of room for all of us to have space. However, several appliances in the kitchen were broken, like the juicer and toaster. The grill wasn’t working when we were there either. But the deck is a lovely place to have family meals, and Cheryl was so thoughtful and accommodating for our family’s needs. She left us a high chair, a pac-and-play, and a little cosleeper—all very much appreciated! The only drawback to this house was the location—if this is your first time visiting, do your research! Getting to this house off the main highway took about 15-20 minutes on a very steep and winding road. We went out adventuring everyday and the kids were carsick before we even hit the highway. It’s also a lot further south from Captain Cook than it shows on the VRBO map. Also the neighborhood this house is in is quiet and seems safe enough, but there are several houses in the area that made us question that as we were driving in. Overall it was a nice stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay

Great host, great location. About an hour from Kona, definitely need a car to get around to other areas of the island. But the area is very scenic so the drives were nice. The host was really responsive and left us a bottle of wine and chocolates. Would stay at the house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Beach House in Hawaii for a Family Getaway

Our extended family of eight recently stayed at this beautiful beach house in Hawaii, and we couldn't be more pleased with our experience. The property provided plenty of room to spread out, plus there were adequate spaces that allowed us to gather and enjoy time togetherThe house was clean and comfortably furnished for lounging around inside as well as out on the deck. It has a well-stocked kitchen with everything we needed, an array of games to keep everyone entertained, including a ping-pong table plus snorkels/masks, towels and coolers for beach outings.The house was off the main highway down a steep winding road and located close to the water. It was in a quiet neighborhood away from the congestion of traffic. There is a good view of the water, spectacular sunsets, and beautiful night sky viewing. Cheryl, the property owner is a good communicator. She lives close by and is familiar with beaches, restaurants, etc. She acted quickly to address a plumbing issue that was quickly resolved.Overall, this beach house exceeded our expectations and provided us with a memorable and relaxing family vacation. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a spacious and laidback place away from the tourist congestion of Kona. We can recommend this house without reservation. Aloha!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S., Lebanon

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful & Spacious

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this unique place. We especially loved the huge lanai, the presence of many doors & windows, the cute geckos and neighborhood birds! Cheryl is very responsive and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan J.

Liked: Cleanliness

You want to stay here!

An incredible property with a lovely hostess. The home has everything you could need for a comfortable stay. Lots of space for a big group to spread out. Amazing, rural location with easy access to the highway and civilization.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect big house for a group

We loved this place and it’s location. The view is great, a quiet safe neighborhood, good water pressure, clean house. The deck was definitely the most used area for our family, listening and watching the waves with birds singing as the sun rises or sets. it was truly amazing.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Great set up for a family with children
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas 2025

We made a last minute decision to go to Hawaii for Christmas and got lucky to find this home. Host was super communicative and easy to work with. Lani was great with views and ocean breeze. We wanted beds and rooms for 5 adults so this worked out well. Having 3 full bathrooms was a bonus. Quiet town and lots of driving but that was perfect for our adventures going to volcano, beaches and waterfalls. Great family memories for a lifetime.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house with tons of character!!

Chose this house because of location. Our first time on the big island so wanted to visit both Hilo and Kona side. Location allowed for good options each day as it was less than 2 hours from Hilo, and only an hour away from Hilo . House is great and host is super responsive. You can tell how much this house is cared for. The home is somehow cozy and spacious at the same time. Very charming decor and has a ton of stuff for family nights. Our family has 2 adult children, one teenager, and two 12 year old boys so we packed the house, but everybody was easily accomodated, slept well and enjoyed all the "extras". Downstairs has a great game room style feel, with video games, darts, ping pong and pool as options. Fun time for sure. The house is in a quite area and bbq'ing on the deck in the evening, watching the sunset is the thing of dreams. Easily accommodated our 7 member family with room to spare. Definitely on our list to rebook when we return to the big island!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and relaxing

Cheryl is a great host. Her communication is perfect. The house is spacious, clean and you will find everything you need. We used the house mainly for sleeping. There are no coqui frogs or mosquitoes. Ideal for a peaceful sleep. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome quiet getaway spot

This is the perfect place for a quiet family getaway. House has everything you could ask for with comfortable beds and pillows. Full kitchen with spices on hand. Game room and dvds on first floor. Incredible views from balcony and snorkeling sets, kayaks, boogie boards etc. Private, primitive snorkeling site that can be reached scrambling over lava rocks (stairs washed out)- Not for small kiddos or anyone needing assistance, but most people would have no problem, especially since it’s so private & lots of fish! Canoe launch and beach just down the road for others. There is with grocery store about 30 mins away and house is down a twisting hill, but remote location is ideal to get away from tourist locations and an incredible night time star viewing! Will be going back. Host is terrific and will answer any questions you may have. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous and Relaxing Spot on the Big Island

We loved this property! It is located outside of the hustle and bustle of Kona and Hilo, but the views and the house itself are worth the drive. Located about halfway between Hilo and Kona, we had easy access to either side of the island and SUPER easy access to our favorite beach: Punulu'u. Our host was wonderful and we had very easy and open communication with her. The house was awesome and fit our family of 5 plus my husband's mom and my parents. We would definitely stay here again without hesitation and will definitely be encouraging our friends and family to stay here as well!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness

A true Hawaiian gem!

This place has so many amenities that made our vacation a delight. We were made to feel very welcome by our gracious host who answered all our questions. The house is delightfully decorated and has plenty of seating inside and outside. We loved the view and being able to see whales, waves and fishing boats from our deck chairs! This is a great place for a family vacation!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Get Away

There were 4 of us. My husband and 2 of our 20 somethings. Everyone had plenty of space to themselves for work, fun and relaxation. The house was very accommodating. The deck is everything! For gathering, for eating and for viewing the ocean. The drive in and out of the neighborhood is something to be aware of, and driving was a big part of getting to see the island and all it has to offer. Everyone forgave the driving since it was so nice to be back at the house!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Janice R., Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Christmas

The house is beautiful and wonderfully stocked with everything you may need. Cheryl was a great host. However we ended up having to leave early as we could not handle the drive in and out with 99 turns just on the road down and over 300 to go to Kona! Great place if you don’t want to do anything but relax!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location for star gazing

We enjoyed our stay very much! Perfect way to spend a week away from reality of everyday life. Highly recommend. As others mentioned, be careful on the winding road.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house in a cool location

Quiet neighborhood. House had lots of toys and amenities. Very relaxing and enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property in Southern Hawaii

Great location, great property, close to the water and many other locations we had planned. Host was fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocean sounds

We used the house as a home base to explore the island on many excursions. The highlight was watching/hearing the ocean and waves from the deck while eating breakfast each day, then soaking up the ocean sounds at night under the stars. Very comfortable accommodations with superb house host who is informative and friendly with a love for Hawaii.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hawaii

The description of property was spot on! It is exactly an hour and half south of Kona and is in a very quiet neighborhood. The house is well equipped for staying staying there. We found the nearby swimming hole and ventured in for a quick swim. There is plenty of beach equipment and we used the snorkels.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023