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Hale Pulelehua, Butterfly House: Incredible Modern Alii Drive Home

Vacation home near Magic Sands Beach in Kailua-Kona

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Terrace/patio
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8101 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kailua Kona, HI
  • Place, Magic Sands Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Kailua-Kona Beaches
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Kahalu'u Beach Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the area

Kailua-Kona

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Kahaluu-Keauhou vacation home, you'll find Kailua-Kona Beaches and Kahalu'u Beach Park. Magic Sands Beach and Keauhou Shopping Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Magic Sands Beach - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Kailua-Kona Beaches - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kona Country Club - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪White Nene Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪L & L Hawaiian BBQ - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Tacos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Clover And Mug - ‬2 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.

Hale Pulelehua, Butterfly House: Incredible Modern Alii Drive Home

Welcome to Hale Pulelehua, Butterfly House, formally known as Endless Summer Hale. A beautifully renovated home right across Kahalu'u Beach on the historic Ali’i Drive.
Modern finishes throughout. 2 Master bedrooms with 2 full baths. Modern fixtures in all areas of the home.
Stay cool with ceiling fans and split AC units throughout this home. Kitchenette on the front lanai.

This house is on the mauka (mountain) side of Ali'i Drive. Enjoy ocean view sunsets from the expansive great room that extends to the lanai where you can enjoy a meal with a view. Located by the Kahalu'u Beach Park, a popular spot for snorkeling with beautiful coral reefs, fish and sea turtles.

This property is only minutes walk/drive to restaurants, shopping, movie theater, live entertainment and sport-fishing charters.

Some Favorite items that the house has
~Fully equipped kitchen
~Cookware/utensils
~Coffee maker
~Ice Maker
~Blender
~Rice pot
~Toaster
~Pantry Items

~Wi-fi access to High-Speed Internet
~Smart TVs in Living Room and both Bedrooms
~Bedding and Bath Towels/Linens
~Blow dryer
~Air Conditioning
~Washer/Dryer
~Self Inflating Air Mattress

~Beach chairs and umbrellas
~Body boards
~Portable cooler


~Covered Lanai
~Gazebo
~Propane BBQ Grill
~Outdoor Shower

New Bed Configurations as of May 2024! There's a King Sized Bed now in one of the Master Bedrooms, A Queen Sized & Full Sized Bed in the second Master, and Full Sized Sleeper Sofa in the Living Room!

The owners of Hale Pulelehua, Butterfly House. want to provide the best service possible for their guests.
Knutson & Associates will offer guests who book Hale Pulelehua, Butterfly House the following additional services as a benefit, to you, the guest!
1. You have a complimentary concierge service to make Restaurant/Activity Reservations if you so desire to utilize
2. Need us to go grocery shopping or pick up certain items from the store before you arrive? We can ensure everything is in the property waiting for you upon your arrival! (Additional Service Charge May Apply)
3. Any guests who book 14 nights or longer will receive a Fruit Basket upon their arrival as a gift from the owner.
4. Face to Face Arrival/Departure Experience Offered Complimentary! All guests who book Endless Summer have the option of meeting Property Management Staff upon their arrival to go over property specifics. We will turn on any fans/lights and ensure you enter into a comfortable inviting environment!

STVR#PL-STVR-2022-000148
TA#024-509-7984-01

**All guests are required to sign a rental agreement with Knutson & Associates Property Management**

***All Reservation Requests greater than 12 months in Advance MUST be approved in advance by the Broker In Charge. Rates are subject to change.***

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,088 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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
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 and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number TA-024-189-1840-01, GE-024-189-1840-01

Property is also known as

1466-232971

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hale Pulelehua, Butterfly House: Incredible Modern Alii Drive Home to the airport?

This vacation home is 13.8 mi (26-min drive) away from the Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hale Pulelehua, Butterfly House: Incredible Modern Alii Drive Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Hale Pulelehua, Butterfly House: Incredible Modern Alii Drive Home to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Kailua-Kona Beaches and 7-minute walk from Kahalu'u Beach Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hale Pulelehua, Butterfly House: Incredible Modern Alii Drive Home offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hale Pulelehua, Butterfly House: Incredible Modern Alii Drive Home?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Hale Pulelehua, Butterfly House: Incredible Modern Alii Drive Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hale Pulelehua, Butterfly House: Incredible Modern Alii Drive Home?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Hale Pulelehua, Butterfly House: Incredible Modern Alii Drive Home have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Hale Pulelehua, Butterfly House: Incredible Modern Alii Drive Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Hale Pulelehua, Butterfly House: Incredible Modern Alii Drive Home to downtown Kailua-Kona?

This vacation home is 4.4 mi away from Kailua-Kona.

Hale Pulelehua, Butterfly House: Incredible Modern Alii Drive Home Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of this little,gem is wonderful for the closeness to a wonderful snorkeling area and surfers to watch from the deck. They have worked to make it feel fresh and clean and have the A/C to keep you comfort table no matter what the temp.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Son-Hee L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean organized house with great views. Host checked in on us often to make sure everything was good.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for 10 days. Home was in great condition with an amazing location across from the ocean. Nothing negative about the home condition at all. They had beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, and a few beach towels to use. Amazing stay!
Photo from lanai - there is a power pole (not pictured) that blocks some view, but nothing the owner can do about it.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tressa F.

Excellent vacation house in an excellent location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is modern, well equipped, and very clean. The location is ideal practically across the street from sandy beach with excellent snorkeling to see an array of fish. Additionally paddle boarding and surf break further out. Rentals across the street.
Verified

8/10 Good

Randi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Hosts were great. The bathroom situation was not what we expected - not two master baths at all, unfortunately, and guests need to be reminded in very clear language to bring their own shampoo, soap and bathroom tissue. (Yes, it's in the contract but still.)Kitchen was terrifically appointed, location was great. Probably would look for a place with two rn suites next time, however.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ines G.

Lovely Big Island

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a very lovely stay, thanks!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lawri D.

Lovely Relaxing

Rating Details: The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had stay and the house was lovely. Garden was also very beautiful with lots of flowers ,birds and butterflies. Great location , we went snorkeling almost every day we were there. We will definitely book again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Endless Summer

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

M S.

Nice house and view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was ready for us. All appliances worked. AC was a plus.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Great stay close to town

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a fantastic stay at Endless Summer Hale. The property was an easy drive or Uber into town but far enough out that quiet mornings on the deck with coffee were possible. We loved having access to beach chairs & umbrellas as well as all of the amenities inside the house. Would definitely stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi C.

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

Endless Summer

Well named! We spent a lot Of time on the lanai enjoying the sunshine and sounds of the ocean. Property was as advertised. Clean and offered the basic amenities. Kitchen appliances are fairly new and in good condition. Communication with the host was timely and helpful. Within walking distance of a nice beach. Would stay here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

Snow to Sand

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location and the house was perfect for two couples. First time to visit this island and everything was close to our location. Clean and very enjoyable
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kari M.

Perfect Hawaiian Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was fabulous and had everything we needed. It is super well-kept, and the views and sunsets are phenomenal. The location is perfect for many local hot spots without being right in town and smothered by tourists. Don't hesitate to book this home!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tiffini C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kahaluu Bay

Great property overall! Beautiful, across the street from the ocean! Beautiful landscaping! The master bedroom’s bed wasn’t very comfortable for a 4 day stay. The check in process was a little strange and very last minute for people traveling abroad. But we got it sorted.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Francine B.

Beautiful home with gorgeous ocean views

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay at this beautiful, modern comfortable home. The beach was right across the street and we enjoyed eating outside on the veranda. The kitchen was well appointed with everything you need to cook a nice meal, including a grill. I would definitely stay here again. There was a great snorkeling beach just down the road.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Great luxurious house in best location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is ideal for 2 couples. It is spacious, clean, modern, and has all that is needed. It fits the description on the internet. The property managers were very communicative and left nothing open. Excellent view from the balcony directly to the surfers in front of Kahalu'u Bay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashleigh E.

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

Good Stay, Great Location

We really loved the location of this property. It is very close to getting to Kona, the airport, food, shopping, beaches, etc. Overall the house was nice but we didn't love that the back entrance to the house wasn't sealed off from lizards and the bugs. For the master, there was no lighting for over the sink/vanity so that made getting ready a bit difficult. We appreciated the AC units in the bedroom especially with an infant. The instructions for the house were readily available along with some great recommendations. Overall, liked our stay and checking in/out was easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

frieda b.

Wow

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Property was an upgrade to first choice...construction problems on our first....Knutson helped us select another and we (friends) were still able to arrive and enjoy. Our vacations . We would all use Knutson & associates again. Beautifull place. Wish we could have been closer to ocean
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Damien B.

Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location, right on the water. Between Captain Cook and Kona which is perfect for reaching most activities. Side note: There's a Church with some black rocks around it nearby. Don't step on the rocks! There are no signs (we looked everywhere) but it's a sacred site and you are not supposed to walk on the rocks. Don't make the same mistake we did and look like an ignorant tourist.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Natalie V.

Fantastic Location

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home and location were both overall amazing. The views were stunning!The communication from the property management company was minimal and the house instructions had some confusing aspects but the management company worked with us to resolve the issue. Know that the whole home is under surveillance. You can unplug the interior camera but when you are on the deck (where you will want to spend the majority of your time), there are many cameras all watching the same angles. Beyond this, the neighborhood is great and the ocean is right there!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carina D.

I want to buy this place!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The entire experience at Endless Summer Hale was fantastic! The booking agents were very responsive and accommodating to our needs. the residence itself is very comfortable and there are A/C units in each room (something I couldn't be sure of from the pics). One thing to note, is that the flora and fauna (jungle) is no longer behind the house. It was getting torn out during the time we stayed there. STAFF: Please provide updated pics so there is no unintended backlash from booking guests.I would be very happy to stay here again, especially with the top shelf level of service the Property Management at Knutson & Associates provided.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy G.

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

Great Property for Scuba Trip

I stayed at this property from 4/10 to 4/27/2023. I was there pretty strictly to dive. For that purpose, the place was perfect. Clean, spacious, plenty of table space for working on gear, a short drive to Honokohau Harbor for dive boat launches, and a shower outside to rinse gear without having to drag it through the house. Location-wise, it’s not a short walk to restaurants or shops and is on busy Ali’i Drive. So you do hear a fair amount of traffic. But, another huge plus, it’s less than 1/4 mile from the snorkeling at Kahalu’u Bay. The place is also very well appointed with cookware, beach toys, towels, etc. I cooked there often so I didn’t need to go out much. And the property managers weee super-responsive when I needed to change plans on short notice. I definitely recommend this property unless for some reason you really need to be in the heart of Kailua-Kona or plan to spend most of your time way up the Kohala Coast.
Stayed 18 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

Relaxing stay in a convenient rental home

We very much enjoyed our stay in this house by the water. From the front deck you can watch the surfers try to manage the break and from inside the house you can hear the crashing waves. We enjoyed sitting on the porch for our meals or to just enjoy the ocean. The house had been impeccably cleaned - I spilled water on the floor and when I wiped it up, there was zero dirt on the paper towel. The property managers checked in with texts regularly and were very responsive. The location is good. While you're not within walking distance of downtown Kona, you can easily walk to the surfing/snorkeling beach. And you're just a few minutes drive down the road from the shopping and restaurants, as well as other beaches. We were just two of us in the house, but you could stuff an extended family in the home. Two bedrooms and two baths. One is an ensuite with with a pullout sleeper sofa in it. The kitchen was equipped with all the tools I needed to make meals. And there was a Roku so you can log into your streaming services if you want a little TV or movie time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dan W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location but falls short on the details

I’ve rented several beach houses over the years and I would generally say that they are all in some state of disrepair. This home is no different. AC broke and leaked water everywhere and didn’t seem to work at all in the main room. Disappointing given the price point, but not entirely unexpected. One positive is that the management responded quickly to get repairs made. What is surprising is the complete lack of supplies the home came with. I know what is and is not included is a general gray area for rental vacation homes, but every home should come with at least 1 coffee filter and 1 dish washer detergent pod. The left over sauces with either mismatched with the bottles or very old, like jet black “lime juice”, shampoo in the conditioner bottles, etc. We didn’t use any of them. Frustrating that we had to go back to the store a few times to get basic items.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norman C.

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

Good location, comfortably fits 4 adults and 4 kids

Our group of 4 adults and 4 children (ages range from 4 to 11) enjoyed our stay at Endless Summer Hale. There was plenty of seating and space in the kitchen and living room, and there were great views of the ocean and surfers from the lanai.The property is located away from the commercial section of Ali'i Drive. It felt safe and it was quiet at night, except for the sounds of the ocean. Beaches, restaurants, and grocery stores are about 10 minutes away by car. The driveway had enough space to park our large SUV. For future guests, note that the driveway is a little bit hidden and the street numbering is a bit tricky. Neighboring addresses all start with the same two digits, and a neighboring address has a very similar address. This is no fault of the property... once you find the right driveway, you're good. Also note that there are steps leading to the front door, just something to be aware of for mobility.The property was very clean and had all the kitchen essentials, beddings, and beach accessories that we needed. For our group of 8, a few extra beach and bath towels would have been convenient. We noticed some small bugs in and around the property. The owners were proactive by laying many bug traps around but nature will find a way. The rental management staff was very helpful and informative, they responded to email and text messages promptly. The rental instructions were clear. Checking-in and out was smooth. We had no issues during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025