Manini Point House at Kealakekua Bay is a perfect home for your family vacation! Kids will love the special ping pong table and a few special water toys and Manini Beach to run around. Parents will love the proximity to Kealakekua Bay for daily snorkel adventures. This beautiful home is located in a small walking village. Take a 2-minute walk to Manini Beach for a picnic or to just relax in the afternoon, or jog to nearby locals' favorite Keei Beach. Rent a kayak locally and journey to Captain Cook monument! Walk to historic Napoopoo Beach to visit a local Hawaiian cultural setting, An adventure in hiking is available at the top of Napoopoo Road to Kealakekua Bay where you will experience a beautiful challenging trail. And, coral spawning is going on now at Kealakekua Bay to help preserve this uniquely special place,
In addition to its location, Manini Point House offers a home away from home. The lanai is perfect for lounging and enjoying meals together, reading books available, or sitting at the koa bar to chat with folks cooking or snacking in the kitchen. The Sunday Green Market offers fresh caught fish to barbecue in the comfort of your home. Or, enjoy the upstairs suite balcony to get away and enjoy your favorite read. Each of the three bedrooms has a comfy queen-size bed. Two bedrooms have full baths and the suite bedroom upstairs has a shower with two separate shower heads! And, do enjoy the outdoor shower after the beach! The kitchen is open to the living room and is very well equipped for sharing your culinary talents and big enough for friends and family to cook meals together. WIFI is throughout this home so you can lounge in the living room or any room to catch up with friends, or the office upstairs to do a little work. WIFI is available for you even on the lanai.
World famous Kealakekua Bay is a marine sanctuary and historical site known for its clear waters, coral reefs and diverse marine life including unusual fish, dolphins, and seasonal humpback whales. Enjoy K Bay, swimming with dolphins nearby and often seeing migrating whales during the winter months! The surrounding mountain views are incredible. Walking trails bring you to sandy beaches. Snorkeling will give you a close up view of yellow tang and convict fish, swimming and paddle boarding are perfect exercise any day, and kayaking to the monument is a wonderful adventure, To enjoy Kealakekua Bay, you can snorkel from Manini Beach, tour Kealakekua Bay on a kayak, or hike to Captain Cook Monument on a challenging hiking trail and then take a dip. The History of this Hawaiian community unfolds when you visit historic Napo'opo'o Park to learn more about Kealakekua Bay. Manini Beach is a 2-minute easy walk from Manini Point House. Guests can take an early morning swim, have a picnic, or just relax and enjoy this beautiful spot. Not far away is a famous surfer spot, Keei Beach, where you will be greeted by white sandy beaches.
Just 4 miles away,is famous Two-Step at Honaunau Bay. another favorite snorkeling, and swimming. spot. Snorkel to reefs up close, and don't miss the occasional dancing dolphins who seem to put on a show just for you! Adjacent to Two Step is Puuhonua O Honaunau, Hawaii's National Park where you can visit the little store with favorite Hawaiian memorabilia! On the back side of the park are picnic tables and tide pools, so plan a special celebration overlooking tide pools and gorgeous sunsets! On special evenings in the park, you may hear local folks describing Hawaii's history and cultural practices, and may even see hula halau performances. So check their calendar of events! Join us at Puuhonua O Honaunau National Park with its many beautiful birds, walking trail and picnic area to see Hawaiian sunsets over the ocean.
So, just settle in at Manini Point House on Hawaii Island and enjoy:
-The Pacific Ocean!
-Beautiful sunsets!
-A Welcome gift of local fruit from Konacopia Farm, compliments of your hosts!
-A Konacopia Farm tour for Manini Point House guests, just for you on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays!
-A small neighborhood village off the beaten path with a touch of local Hawaiian family life. Talk story with the locals!
-Travelers and international folks
-A large gourmet kitchen with so many culinary tools
-A comfortable lanai for reading and relaxing
-The Bali Hut for contemplative moments
-Natural wood floors and stone countertops--a feeling of comfortable luxury
-3 spacious bedrooms and 3 bathrooms!
-A beautiful suite upstairs for private work or conversation.
-An open lanai for dining, relaxing, reading
-Watch the sunsets over the Pacific Ocean at the water's edge
-Fresh Local fish barbecued on the Outdoor grill
-The Sunday Green Market nearby
-WIFI in every room and on the lanai, too!
-An Outdoor shower--feels great after a dip in the ocean!
-2-minute walk to Manini Beach Park at Kealakekua Bay--A place to relax and play, swim and snorkel--perfect for children and adults to gather in small groups.
-Our Friendly concierge can help you plan adventures on Hawaii Island. Enjoy an evening manta ray adventure
-Take a helicopter ride to see Hawaii's Volcano eruptions and waterfalls from the air!
-Arrange for an Island massage during your stay at a local massage school or at Manini Point House.
-Take a yoga class at Paleaku Gardens, just minutes away, and walk their beautiful gardens--enjoy the Butterfly Garden
-Visit Painted Church--see historical painted frescoes.
-Your hosts are happy to answer your questions.
-Check out the Guest Book for restaurant suggestions--fresh fish, burgers, Gypsey Gelato ice cream all described in detail for you!
-Wonderful super markets a few miles away with local produce and fresh fish
-The Sunday Green Market is the best, and is just minutes away, and offers fresh fish, fresh produce from around the Island, fresh baked goods, Hawaiian medicines, jewelry and clothing and more
-Sleep to the sound of the surf & awake to tropical birds singing
-Lovely Ocean breezes
-Take a walk to the point to enjoy gorgeous, unbelievable Hawaiian sunsets!
-Sit at the lovely koa-wood bar! Combine the living room with the outdoor lanai and grill for a delicious cooking and dining experience. Take a moment to enjoy the Bali Hut, and relax.
-Balinese furniture and artwork compliment the rooms.
-Lounge on the upstairs suite balcony and enjoy the sound of the surf.
-Have a little work to do? We have provided a comfortable desk upstairs with WIFI available for you.
-Guests of Manini Point House--please call your hosts for a farm tour!
-Rent a paddle board for K Bay adventures and challenge yourself to hike to Captain Cook Monument or take a kayaking tour on K Bay!
-Manini Point House's location offers so much without driving in your car.
-The Guest Book, with so many comments from former guests, your hosts and our concierge will provide plenty of local know how and activities to fill your days. Book an evening swim with manta rays with Sea Quest and Captain John. Take a quick morning dip at the bay,. Arrange for a massage upon your return from the beach via a phone call. Take a walk through historic sites including Napo'opo'o Beach Park, or walk to Keei Beach--a locals favorite surfing spot with a beautiful white sandy beach.
Just 4 miles away is Puuhonua 'O Honaunau, Hawaii's National Park treasure that is filled with legends of Old Hawaii. The park offers hiking trails along the coast as well as picnic grounds. Two Step, adjacent to Hawaii's National Park, is a favorite swimming & snorkeling spot with a little beach for children.
Visit Halemaumau Crater at Volcano National Park to see the eruption, just a 2-hour drive away! Book a helicopter ride over Kilauea Volcano and waterfalls! Enjoy Green Sands and Black Sands Beaches and South Point along the way. Travel North, and visit historic Hawi, and Pololu Valley. Plan to visit Farmers' market in Hilo, and travel over Saddle Road and do stop at Mauna Kea Visitor's Center, for sunset? You will enjoy many adventures while taking a day's outing as you visit other beautiful places around Hawaii Island.
Manini Point House offers a Hawaiian Cultural experience--This little village on Hawaii Island is a mix of local families and folks visiting from around the world. You will notice folks spend much of their day outside, so be prepared for a neighborhood experience that may include chickens, outside people voices, coqui frogs, so many birds, all from the comfort of Manini Point House. The geckos are quiet and friendly!
Manini Point House is a special, lovely home away from home. Listen to the surf and feel the gentle ocean breeze. You will be glad you did. Plenty of free parking for you at this beautiful home.
Feel free to call, text or email us with questions. We'd love to hear from you!
