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Terrace/patio
Sun loungers, beach towels
2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Smart TV, Netflix, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Three Palms

Situated at 600 feet elevation on the side of Hualalai Volcano, Three Palms is a private, two-room (plus a bath) suite in a private residence in a quiet neighborhood overlooking Kailua Kona and the Pacific. The location is ideal...only a few hundred yards up the mountain from the Hawaii Belt Road (State Highway 11, Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway), one mile south of Kailua Kona town proper, and a little more than nine miles south of Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA)(approximately 20 minutes to/from the airport).

Although the house is occupied, you need never see or interact with the owner (unless you need assistance!), as you have your own private entrance and a lanai and deck for your exclusive use.

The three rooms include one king bedroom with a garden view, a connecting bath, and a lounge that can be used as a bedroom, with a queen-size sleeper sofa and ocean views. The suite is intended for a couple, a couple with small children, or two couples (the maximum occupancy is four people), but the ideal use is by a couple who are looking for a quiet, relaxing environment.

The king bedroom has two small desks with power connections if two of you want to use your laptops at the same time (the house has 500 Mbps service, and the modem/router is just outside the room).

For those rare times you will want to stay in, the suite includes a kitchenette with a microwave oven, toaster, and refrigerator, as well as a deluxe Keurig (coffee, tea, and hot chocolate provided), and a dish-washing area is provided on the side lanai. A small-capacity washing machine is also provided, with a drying rack (and a retractable clothesline in the shower).

For your stay-at-home entertainment, there's a 75-inch Samsung Smart TV with Netflix and other movie channels.

You'll have beautiful ocean and 'jungle' views from the deck, which is yours to use exclusively. There's a table and four chairs protected by an huge umbrella, useful day and night (includes soft, warm lighting), an L-shaped lounge, and two separate chairs with small table, all for contemplating the gorgeous sunsets while enjoying your wine.

So, come to Kona and enjoy your stay at Three Palms!

Property manager

Stephen Herrington

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevators
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
Property Registration Number TA-149-031-3728-01, GE-149-031-3728-01

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

House
Vrbo Property
3 Palms with a view
Three Palms Kailua-Kona
Three Palms Private vacation home
Three Palms Private vacation home Kailua-Kona

About the neighborhood

Map
Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Kona Brewing Company - 4 min drive
  • Kailua Pier - 5 min drive
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 5 min drive
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 9 min drive
  • Magic Sands Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The Rocks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Papa Kona - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Island Lava Java Kona - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Three Palms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Three Palms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Three Palms?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Three Palms located?

Located in the heart of Kailua-Kona, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm, St. Michael The Archangel Church, and Kona Farmers Market. UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate and Kona Inn Shopping Village are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Three Palms Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice neighborhood and there is a sight uphill walk to the property from the street parking. Steve is very attentive and responsive to any need or question. Loved the deck view of the ocean sunsets - breathtaking and we enjoyed the 75” TV. Only negative we having to deal with tiny ants but Steve provides pest spray. We used beach chairs and towels for our beach trips
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cary J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We had a wonderful stay at the rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derya B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in Big Island
We have spent a week in Steve’s place at Kona and can not be happier. First of all, the location is great, close to many activities, airport, Kona town. It has great view for watching sunsets-The place is also very clean- and we have high standards for cleaning… the owner lives in the same property so he can address anything immediately. He is very responsive, goes way beyond to make sure that you would have a nice stay. His recommendations were very helpful for us. We highly recommend staying at his place.Sayin that the layout of the rooms might be different than conventional hotel rooms. There are two rooms and they are connected by a bathroom. Also there is no full kitchen at his place but there is a great set up with everything you would need for vacation unless you really want to cook hardcore. He provided us an oven and a big grill so that we can prepare some meals at home. There is also fridge, coffee machine, microwave etc. For us none of these were deal breaker but knowing these things beforehand might be helpful. The owner was very transparent and provided additional information to us. We would definitely stay in Theee pals again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim N., Napa, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay
This is our third time at Three Palms and it's always a pleasure. Steve and Ying are always accommodating, friendly hosts whom we've come to look forward to seeing when in Kona
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamera R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Three Palms Bliss
Incredible Hospitality! Willingness to make it an exceptional stay. We will definitely be back as soon as we can!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation Paradise
Three Palms was just what we were hoping for. Out of the hubbub of the city, but only a mile from downtown Kailua-Kona. An incredible view over the city and the Pacific. So peaceful and quiet except for the beautiful symphony of the tropical birds in the background. The property has everything we might have needed. We enjoyed the lanai so much that we got a to-go order every dinner but one, so as to watch the beautiful sunset after sunset, beating the ambiance of any restaurant in town. Very clean, and a super comfortable kingsize bed. Well stocked with many extras that you continue to discover. And if something is needed, the Owner will do his best to get it for you.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carel V., San Francisco, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
We will be back!,,
We had a lovely one week stay in this Paradise. The facilities were super clean, the bed was perfect, loved the shower and THE LANAI - oh my what a treat. Soft breezes , perfect temperature, genial host. Steve was wonderful, fun to talk with, very responsive but otherwise quiet as a mouse.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect For US
Great central location to a lot of things. Privacy...and a great view. Host was very accommodating. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise Vacation Spot
Steve's place is the perfect get away, peaceful and stress free, we will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viccie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The view from the place was incredible
The view from the place was incredible - it was hard to leave. The sunsets were memorable. The location is very convenient to everything in the Kailua-Kona area. Steve was a great host with terrific local recommendations. He was very communicative and helpful when needed, but otherwise unobtrusive and went out of his way to attend to our every need. The residence/apartment is in a very quiet neighborhood and was well equipped, the bed was comfortable and linens were very nice, with a spacious bathroom, functional mini kitchen and huge smart TV. We enjoyed the large private covered deck and open lanai with sofa and eating area to take in the beautiful landscaping and sunsets. All of the amenities are well thought out. We also made friends with the neighborhood cats (-: We highly recommend this rental if you are looking for a quiet place to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible place in Kona
The view from the place was incredible - it was hard to leave. The sunsets were memorable. Steve was a great host and and went out of his way to attend to our every need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfect Apartment
All of the amenities are well thought out. The view is fantastic and the location is very convenient to get to town and beaches. A wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic host and facility.
Stephen was fantastic. His hospitality is off the charts and you’d do well to pick this place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Private Gem, spotless
We had a wonderful stay, and Steve, the host was very helpful. Well equipped, the beds were comfortable and linens were nice, with a spacious bathroom, functional mini kitchen and huge smart TV. We enjoyed the large private covered deck and open lanai with sofa and eating area to take in the beautiful landscaping and sunsets. Quite quiet and very private feeling. Good value and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wanda C., Pacifica, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, relaxed stay for couples' Christmas break
My partner and I, who've been to Kona several times and have stayed at a variety of other lodging before, found Three Palms and its surrounding neighborhood to be our favorite accommodation so far. Steve was a great host to us - very communicative and helpful when needed, but otherwise unobtrusive - he just let us relax and unwind during our week-long vacation, which we also very much appreciated. We would definitely consider staying at Three Palms again in the future =)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris F., Juneau, Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great experience
This is our second time staying here and again, it was just lovely! The place is very clean, quiet and has a great view of the water and town.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim N., Napa, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful lodging and magnificent hosts
Three Palms is a nicely appointed apartment attached to the main house, but with its own private entrance, lanai, and facilities. The location is excellently situated in a quiet residential neighborhood only 5 minutes from downtown Kailua-Kona. The Herringtons are attentive, gracious hosts who go out of their way to make sure their guests feel at home. Ying was on the spot to take care of our every need. This was our second stay here and we would come back again and again.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Locals only
Amazing sunset views and quiet evenings. The neighborhood is safe and gives you a local feel to your vacation. Stephen was a gracious and accommodating host. We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

christopher s.

Liked: Cleanliness
visit
Great visit, very helpful and easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Dustin D

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Awful experience. I promise you this strange man will write a long response. I will warn you of a few things: He will freely enter your private space when you aren't there. We left a light (single bulb lamp) on and the air conditioner set to keep the room at a comfortable level [68 degrees]. Steve decided this was an absolute violation: he entered and unplugged the ac, turned off the light and disabled the walkway motion lights. You should not feel secure here. Everything about this place is extremely underwhelming except the deck. The main bed is...whatever. The pullout in the living room is absolute garbage. The "Kitchenette" is literally a small closet with a shite fridge, toaster and microwave. When asked if we had anything to actually cook with he provided a grill...then promptly tried to charge us for "greasing up" his deck. We cooked 4 burgers and 4 cobs of corn. It's honestly bonkers. The place is also absolutely infested by tiny blue centipedes. Everyone in our group of four received multiple bites and the official decided "kill count" was 27. Roaches, thankfully, showed up less. But be prepared for insect battle. We ended up finding a way better place, not a home split into rental slums, and had a much better experience. Avoid this place.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Soooooo PEACEFUL! Great location!
Since we were Island hopping with our son and his fiancée, we didn’t need accommodations for an entire week. We chose this location due to activities we wanted to do in Kilauea-Kona. Super convenient to airport too. 4 adults: Mom & Dad (50’s) had bedroom, son & fiancé (20’s) had fold out couch ~ extremely comfortable and private. Birds chirping, island breezes ~ if the breeze isn’t cool enough for you, simply turn on your AC! LOVED the outdoor table. Beautiful view! Safe neighborhood. The kitchenette was more than adequate for our stay. Microwave, keurig, small fridge/freezer. We were on the go, and mainly slept here, and enjoyed the patio for morning coffee & evening cocktails. Mr. Herrington is a wonderful host. He has a binder with detailed restaurant recommendations. He provided beach chairs, cooler, & beach towels too! There is a small washing machine & wifi available too. Without question we loved our stay and plan to return! Mahalo!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
😊👍
Great place, and view! Very quiet area. Great place for a couple to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris F., Juneau, Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise in paradise!
Steve is the most accommodating, very mindful of his guests’ needs and his place reflects that. Everything you need right down to beach chairs, beach umbrella, sunscreen, fans and a huge tv. The photos are an excellent representation of this lovely home. Downtown and all the stores are 5 minutes away. Best of all, it is so very quiet and the view breathtaking. We will continue to book here when we return.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023