Papala Place at Kahakai Estates

Kailua Kona, HI 4 Bedrooms Vacation Rental

4 Beds 3 Full Baths, and 1 Half Bath Sleeps 8
Elevated pool with breathtaking sunset views, offering a magical retreat.
Unwind with sunset views from this picturesque dining spot by the pool.

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Rooms

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    Bedroom # 1

    Primary Bedroom

    1 King

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    Bedroom # 2

    Guest Bedroom 2

    1 King, 1 Double,

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    Bedroom # 3

    Guest Bedroom 3

    2 Twin

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    Bedroom # 4

    Guest Bedroom 4

    1 King

4 Beds 3 Baths Sleeps 8

Amenities

Private pool
Air conditioning
Ocean View
Hot Tub

Reviews

  • Jan 21, 2026 Absolutely wonderful stay at Papala Place! Beautiful location in a private neighborhood with a view to the ocean. The hosts were very responsive to our needs. Our group of 6 was very comfortable - we only wish we had longer to stay to enjoy the property longer! The heated hot tub was very nice for our January stay. There are 2 living rooms on the main floor as well as a patio on the 2nd floor - so many options to spend time together! Also enjoyed playing volleyball in the lawn. There are several places nearby to get acai bowls, coffee, malasadas, poke, and more. Will definitely stay here again! Adam C
  • Dec 31, 2025 lovely Absolutely lovely! Guest
  • Dec 23, 2025 Property is beautiful and well equipped. Property is beautiful and well equipped. The bedrooms are spacious and the public spaces (living room, family room, eating area kitchen) are as well. In general a full luxury experience!There were a few minor problems with the toilet, range hood, and could use a little more silverware. but nits generally. Andrew A
  • Nov 27, 2025 Good stay Good stay and location. Madhav G
  • Aug 01, 2025 We don’t have a single complaint. Amazing location and looks even better in person than in the pictures. Perfect for a family or large group. So spacious and amazing outdoor area for lounging. The Gather team was also very responsive and easy to communicate with. We don’t have a single complaint. Laura G
  • May 29, 2025 Amazing property at an ideal location. Amazing property at an ideal location. Michael A
  • Mar 25, 2025 wonderful Our stay at the Papala Place was wonderful. The property was so inviting and spacious. Brittany W
  • Mar 08, 2025 excellent stay Our family group had an excellent stay at this fabulous property. The house is located in a lovely neighborhood that is extremely peaceful. The house is beautifully decorated and in excellent condition and the garden, pool and hot tub complement the many facilities in the home itself. The spacious interior offers so many areas in which to hang out and relax, taking in the lovely views of the sunset and the Pacific Ocean. The house is well-equipped and everything is extremely well-maintained. The home is also well within walking distance of Kailua-Kona, being approx. 2 miles up the road. Access to Ali'i Drive is via a pedestrian gate (with keycode) and, once on that road, the walk into Kona is scenic and enjoyable, passing the many waterfront properties and beaches along the way. In all, we were super impressed by both the property and the host. I highly recommend booking this property for your stay on Big Island. Peter R
  • Feb 08, 2025 superb property This is a truly superb property and although it was just me and my partner, this house is large enough to accommodate a family of 8-10.The house was immaculate, the grounds were lush and beautiful, the patio and pool were perfect with plenty of lounge chairs, tables, and couches for all the comfort you could desire. The house is a tue stunner with lots of rooms, hallways and common areas to make it feel spacious and private. The location from Kona is only a 5 minute drive but the house is tucked away in a gated oasis that makes it feel private and secure. One of the finest luxury rentals we have stayed in! Shawn D
  • Feb 03, 2025 This is a truly superb property and although it was just me and my partner, this house is large enough to accommodate a family of 8-10.The house was immaculate, the grounds were lush and beautiful, the patio and pool were perfect with plenty of lounge chairs, tables, and couches for all the comfort you could desire. The house is a tue stunner with lots of rooms, hallways and common areas to make it feel spacious and private. The location from Kona is only a 5 minute drive but the house is tucked away in a gated oasis that makes it feel private and secure. One of the finest luxury rentals we have stayed in! Shawn D

Description

This private four-bedroom retreat within the gated Kahakai Estates blends elegance, space, and island charm. With partial ocean views, lush gardens, and a resort-style pool area, Papala Place offers a serene escape just minutes from Kailua Kona’s beaches, shopping, and dining.

What You’ll Love About Papala Place at Kahakai Estates
* Expansive backyard with sparkling pool, spa, shaded lounges, and sunset views
* Tropical landscaping with private lawn, volleyball net, and cornhole for family fun
* Bright, airy interiors with high ceilings and seamless indoor-outdoor living
* Fully equipped gourmet kitchen with island seating
* Covered lanais and outdoor dining spaces for every time of day

Living & Dining
A grand gated entrance leads to airy living spaces finished in warm tones and coastal accents. Multiple sitting areas flow toward the outdoors, framed by large windows and sliding doors that open to the pool terrace. The main living room features plush sectional seating, ceiling fans, and a smart TV for evening gatherings. An adjacent dining area seats eight at a rustic-style table, ideal for shared meals.

Chef-Ready Kitchen
The open kitchen is anchored by a central island with bar seating, surrounded by rich wood cabinetry and granite countertops. Stainless steel appliances, a gas range, and abundant prep space make it easy to create everything from fresh poke bowls to gourmet dinners.

Outdoor Oasis
Set against manicured greenery and swaying palms, the backyard centers around a sparkling pool and raised spa. Multiple lounge zones—some shaded, others in full sun—invite you to relax any time of day. Enjoy breakfast poolside, watch the sky glow at sunset from the upper terrace, or fire up the built-in grill in the outdoor kitchen for an alfresco feast.

Sleeping Quarters
* Primary Suite – King bed, ensuite bath with soaking tub & walk-in shower, ocean view balcony, central A/C, ceiling fan
* Guest Bedroom 2 – King bed & double bed, ensuite bath, central A/C, ceiling fan
* Guest Bedroom 3 – Two twin beds, ensuite bath, central A/C, ceiling fan
* Guest Bedroom 4 – King bed, central A/C, ceiling fan

Extras
High-speed Wi-Fi, washer/dryer, smart lock entry, beach towels, and ample parking. The home’s private gated setting offers tranquility while keeping you close to Kona’s highlights.

Nearby – Walk
Stroll to local markets, coffee spots, and casual eateries. Beach access and shoreline paths are close for morning walks or sunset photos.

Nearby – Short Drive
Reach golf courses, hiking trails, historical sites, shopping districts, spas, tennis courts, and water sports outfitters within minutes.

Good to Know
* This property is fully air-conditioned and designed for family comfort. Pets and smoking are not permitted.
* This property does not have the capability to charge electric vehicles. Guests with electric vehicles will need to plan their own charging arrangements during their stay.
* STVR-19-360748
* PL-NUCR-2025-003515/NUC-19-1246
* TAT ID: TA-114-043-0336-01
* TMK: 3750400240000

Reserve your dates now and experience the best of island life at Papala Place at Kahakai Estates.

Room

Beds


Primary Bedroom

King (1)

Ensuite Bathroom, Ocean View, Balcony / Deck, Water View, Central AC, Ceiling Fan Upstairs


Guest Bedroom 2

King (1) Double (1)

Ensuite Bathroom, Central AC, Ceiling Fan Downstairs


Guest Bedroom 3

Twin (2)

Ensuite Bathroom, Central AC, Ceiling Fan Upstairs


Guest Bedroom 4

King (1)

Central AC, Ceiling Fan Upstairs


Primary Bedroom Ensuite

full bathroom


Guest Bedroom 2 Ensuite

full bathroom


Guest Bedroom 3 Ensuite

full bathroom


Powder Room 1

half bathroom

Nearby Activities

  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Hiking
  • Mountain climbing
  • Museums
  • Scuba diving or Snorkeling
  • Shopping
  • Spa and wellness
  • Tennis
  • Watersports

Kitchen and Dining

  • BBQ
  • Blender
  • Coffee Maker
  • Dining Area
  • Dishes Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Freezer
  • Kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen Basics
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice Cooker
  • Stove
  • Toaster

Amenities

  • Dryer
  • Essentials
  • Ethernet Connection
  • Extra Pillows And Blankets
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron
  • Linens
  • Parking space
  • Private Entrance
  • Shampoo
  • Smartlock
  • Washer
  • Wifi/Internet

Suitability

  • Air Conditioning
  • Bath Tub
  • Ceiling fans
  • Children Welcome
  • Free Parking
  • Hot Water
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Suitable for Elderly

Emergency

  • Emergency Exit Route
  • Emergency Fire Contact
  • Emergency Medical Contact
  • Emergency Police Contact

Cleanliness

  • Self Check In / Check Out

Safety Features

  • Deadbolt Lock
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • First Aid Kit
  • Outdoor Lighting
  • Smoke Detector

Entertainment

  • Laptop Friendly
  • Satellite or Cable TV
  • Smart TV
  • Television

Pool/Spa

  • Hot Tub
  • Private Pool

Internal Amenities

  • Additional Bedding
  • Beach Towels

Outdoor Amenities

  • Lanai/Balcony
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Private yard

Themes

  • Family
  • Luxury

Car

  • Car Recommended

Location/Property Types

  • City View
  • Near Ocean
  • Ocean View
  • Popular Town
  • Private / Secluded
  • Private Gated Community
  • Town

Property Manager

  • Amanda van Weert

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Jan 21, 2026 Absolutely wonderful stay at Papala Place! Beautiful location in a private neighborhood with a view to the ocean. The hosts were very responsive to our needs. Our group of 6 was very comfortable - we only wish we had longer to stay to enjoy the property longer! The heated hot tub was very nice for our January stay. There are 2 living rooms on the main floor as well as a patio on the 2nd floor - so many options to spend time together! Also enjoyed playing volleyball in the lawn. There are several places nearby to get acai bowls, coffee, malasadas, poke, and more. Will definitely stay here again! Adam C
Dec 31, 2025 lovely Absolutely lovely! Guest
Dec 23, 2025 Property is beautiful and well equipped. Property is beautiful and well equipped. The bedrooms are spacious and the public spaces (living room, family room, eating area kitchen) are as well. In general a full luxury experience!There were a few minor problems with the toilet, range hood, and could use a little more silverware. but nits generally. Andrew A
Nov 27, 2025 Good stay Good stay and location. Madhav G
Aug 01, 2025 We don’t have a single complaint. Amazing location and looks even better in person than in the pictures. Perfect for a family or large group. So spacious and amazing outdoor area for lounging. The Gather team was also very responsive and easy to communicate with. We don’t have a single complaint. Laura G
May 29, 2025 Amazing property at an ideal location. Amazing property at an ideal location. Michael A
Mar 25, 2025 wonderful Our stay at the Papala Place was wonderful. The property was so inviting and spacious. Brittany W
Mar 08, 2025 excellent stay Our family group had an excellent stay at this fabulous property. The house is located in a lovely neighborhood that is extremely peaceful. The house is beautifully decorated and in excellent condition and the garden, pool and hot tub complement the many facilities in the home itself. The spacious interior offers so many areas in which to hang out and relax, taking in the lovely views of the sunset and the Pacific Ocean. The house is well-equipped and everything is extremely well-maintained. The home is also well within walking distance of Kailua-Kona, being approx. 2 miles up the road. Access to Ali'i Drive is via a pedestrian gate (with keycode) and, once on that road, the walk into Kona is scenic and enjoyable, passing the many waterfront properties and beaches along the way. In all, we were super impressed by both the property and the host. I highly recommend booking this property for your stay on Big Island. Peter R
Feb 08, 2025 superb property This is a truly superb property and although it was just me and my partner, this house is large enough to accommodate a family of 8-10.The house was immaculate, the grounds were lush and beautiful, the patio and pool were perfect with plenty of lounge chairs, tables, and couches for all the comfort you could desire. The house is a tue stunner with lots of rooms, hallways and common areas to make it feel spacious and private. The location from Kona is only a 5 minute drive but the house is tucked away in a gated oasis that makes it feel private and secure. One of the finest luxury rentals we have stayed in! Shawn D
Feb 03, 2025 This is a truly superb property and although it was just me and my partner, this house is large enough to accommodate a family of 8-10.The house was immaculate, the grounds were lush and beautiful, the patio and pool were perfect with plenty of lounge chairs, tables, and couches for all the comfort you could desire. The house is a tue stunner with lots of rooms, hallways and common areas to make it feel spacious and private. The location from Kona is only a 5 minute drive but the house is tucked away in a gated oasis that makes it feel private and secure. One of the finest luxury rentals we have stayed in! Shawn D

March 2026

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01 02 03 04 05 06 07
08 09 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17
$990
18
$1,008
19
$1,000
20
$1,000
21
$1,000
22
$1,000
23
$1,000
24
$1,000
25
$1,000
26
$1,428
27 28
29 30 31        

April 2026

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      01 02 03 04
05 06 07 08 09 10 11
12
$1,070
13
$984
14
$1,052
15
$1,024
16
$888
17
$899
18
$828
19
$828
20
$846
21
$860
22
$1,089
23
$1,119
24
$1,244
25
$1,157
26
$1,085
27
$1,087
28
$945
29
$923
30
$977
   

May 2026

S M T W T F S
          01
$1,165
02
$1,249
03
$1,185
04
$1,198
05
$1,172
06
$1,163
07
$1,211
08
$858
09
$859
10
$1,045
11
$1,049
12
$1,024
13
$1,090
14
$1,074
15
$1,125
16
$1,123
17
$1,081
18
$1,047
19
$1,016
20
$1,039
21
$1,063
22
$1,233
23
$1,233
24
$1,211
25
$1,205
26
$1,062
27
$1,079
28
$1,094
29
$1,114
30
$1,113
31
$1,090
           

June 2026

S M T W T F S
  01
$1,117
02
$932
03
$1,372
04
$1,090
05
$1,390
06
07 08 09 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17
$1,290
18
$1,078
19
$1,221
20
$1,207
21
$1,175
22
$1,090
23
$1,085
24
$1,082
25
$1,106
26
$1,223
27
$1,156
28
$1,096
29
$1,073
30
$1,039
       

July 2026

S M T W T F S
      01
$1,074
02
$1,246
03
$1,260
04
$1,290
05
$1,243
06
$1,070
07
$1,062
08
$1,078
09
$1,085
10
$1,095
11
$1,118
12
$1,134
13
$1,068
14
$1,115
15
$1,147
16
$1,150
17
$1,090
18
$1,108
19
$1,078
20
$1,076
21
$1,054
22
$1,082
23
$1,081
24
$1,095
25
$1,116
26
$1,081
27
$1,579
28
$1,579
29
$1,579
30
$1,079
31
$1,142
 

August 2026

S M T W T F S
            01
$1,142
02
$1,142
03
$1,142
04
$979
05
$1,012
06
$1,013
07
$1,043
08
$1,086
09
$1,052
10
$1,050
11
$1,037
12
$1,050
13
$1,057
14
$1,065
15
$1,007
16
$939
17
$1,076
18
$1,189
19
$1,189
20
$1,189
21
$1,189
22
$1,189
23
$1,026
24
$1,013
25
$1,004
26
$1,035
27
$1,018
28
$1,043
29
$1,045
30
$973
31
$933
         

September 2026

S M T W T F S
    01
$932
02
$955
03
$961
04
$1,145
05
$1,117
06
$1,089
07
$1,058
08
$964
09
$964
10
$956
11
$1,024
12
$988
13
$967
14
$965
15
$979
16
$985
17
$987
18
$1,036
19
$1,014
20
$981
21
$963
22
$974
23
$958
24
$964
25
$1,015
26
$1,003
27
$996
28
$983
29
$1,026
30
$991
     

October 2026

S M T W T F S
        01
$3,700
02
$3,772
03
$3,667
04
$3,582
05
$3,777
06 07 08 09 10
11 12 13
$1,251
14
$1,215
15
$1,281
16
$1,344
17
$1,304
18
$1,208
19
$1,244
20
$1,209
21
$1,173
22
$1,217
23
$1,232
24
$1,144
25
$1,011
26
$1,059
27
$1,038
28
$1,053
29
$1,117
30
$1,170
31
$1,100

November 2026

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01
$1,054
02
$1,111
03
$1,113
04
$1,152
05
$1,260
06
$1,263
07
$1,202
08
$1,176
09
$1,299
10
$1,434
11
$1,333
12
$1,229
13
$1,270
14
$1,210
15
$1,162
16
$1,139
17
$1,179
18
$1,202
19
$1,214
20
$1,261
21
$1,322
22
$1,305
23
$1,330
24
$1,373
25
$1,384
26
$1,401
27
$1,438
28
$1,388
29
$1,162
30
$1,135
         

December 2026

S M T W T F S
    01
$1,141
02
$1,149
03
$1,166
04
$1,195
05
$1,203
06
$1,164
07
$1,140
08
$1,122
09
$1,134
10
$1,146
11
$1,361
12
$1,408
13
$1,485
14
$1,466
15
$1,482
16
$1,502
17
$1,444
18
$2,133
19
$2,190
20
$2,245
21
$2,283
22
$2,328
23
$2,352
24
$2,429
25
$2,430
26
$2,423
27
$2,531
28
$2,520
29
$2,514
30
$2,512
31
$2,218
   

January 2027

S M T W T F S
          01
$2,219
02
$1,903
03
$1,904
04
$1,904
05
$1,773
06
$1,756
07
$1,679
08
$1,845
09
$1,841
10
$1,535
11
$1,517
12
$1,479
13
$1,495
14
$1,527
15
$1,699
16
$1,807
17
$1,807
18
$1,774
19
$1,762
20
$1,759
21
$1,785
22
$1,694
23
$1,579
24
$1,471
25
$1,450
26
$1,437
27
$1,583
28
$1,603
29
$1,653
30
$1,665
31
$1,622
           

February 2027

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  01
$1,710
02
$1,671
03
$1,661
04
$1,652
05
$1,664
06
$1,692
07
$1,572
08
$1,517
09
$1,550
10
$1,585
11
$1,633
12
$2,094
13
$2,136
14
$2,144
15
$2,173
16
$1,769
17
$1,766
18
$1,759
19
$1,758
20
$1,738
21
$1,638
22
$1,613
23
$1,594
24
$1,581
25
$1,584
26
$1,618
27
$1,613
28
$1,542
           
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