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

  • Jul 31, 2026 Great place, very quiet and peaceful location. Mike M
  • Jun 17, 2026 Big beautiful house in a gated community. We used the pool a lot. And we even got pretty good at badminton. We saved a lot of money by shopping at nearby Safeway, Target and Costco. Downtown Kailua is about a 6 minute drive. The price was above our budget, but we’re not sorry about that. The whole family was very comfortable. James B
  • May 25, 2026 We had an amazing stay! The pool and the hot tub were the definite highlight along with all of the living space the home provides. The location was very convenient to downtown Kona. We had a great stay and would recommend! Jeff P
  • Mar 11, 2026 We had a wonderful time and this home is dreamy!! The Gathering Vacation were WONDERFUL at responding and helping with anything we needed!! Stephanie L
  • Feb 16, 2026 Everything was perfect. Lora U
  • 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

Overview

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.

Property Highlights

  • 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
From the sparkling pool and raised spa to partial ocean views, the details below show how Papala Place makes room for island days.

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
  • 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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Jul 31, 2026 Great place, very quiet and peaceful location. Mike M
Jun 17, 2026 Big beautiful house in a gated community. We used the pool a lot. And we even got pretty good at badminton. We saved a lot of money by shopping at nearby Safeway, Target and Costco. Downtown Kailua is about a 6 minute drive. The price was above our budget, but we’re not sorry about that. The whole family was very comfortable. James B
May 25, 2026 We had an amazing stay! The pool and the hot tub were the definite highlight along with all of the living space the home provides. The location was very convenient to downtown Kona. We had a great stay and would recommend! Jeff P
Mar 11, 2026 We had a wonderful time and this home is dreamy!! The Gathering Vacation were WONDERFUL at responding and helping with anything we needed!! Stephanie L
Feb 16, 2026 Everything was perfect. Lora U
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

August 2026

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October 2026

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        01
$836
02
$851
03
$785
04
$851
05
$2,241
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11 12 13
$811
14
$863
15
$1,007
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$1,058
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$960
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$881
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$992
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November 2026

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01 02 03 04 05 06 07
08
$1,017
09
$1,047
10
$1,147
11
$1,066
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$1,034
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$1,069
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$1,018
15
$976
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$907
17
$941
18
$958
19
$966
20
$1,256
21
$1,203
22
$1,169
23
$1,108
24
$1,143
25
$1,149
26
$1,194
27
$1,209
28
$1,173
29
$1,176
30
$1,140
         

December 2026

S M T W T F S
    01
$1,146
02
$1,135
03
$1,149
04
$1,184
05
$1,102
06
$1,146
07
$1,089
08
$990
09
$989
10
$988
11
$1,017
12
$1,047
13
$1,056
14
$1,052
15
$1,093
16
$1,033
17
$1,037
18
$2,133
19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27
$2,531
28
$2,520
29
$2,514
30
$2,512
31
$2,333
   

January 2027

S M T W T F S
          01
$2,331
02
$2,188
03
$2,190
04
$2,190
05
$1,452
06
$1,469
07
$1,679
08
$1,845
09
$1,841
10
$1,503
11
$1,496
12
$1,502
13
$1,523
14
$1,540
15
$1,717
16
$1,720
17
$1,746
18
$1,753
19
$1,663
20
$1,542
21
$1,705
22
$1,573
23
$1,545
24
$1,483
25
$1,465
26
$1,445
27
$1,494
28
$1,512
29
$1,567
30
$1,571
31
$1,533
           

February 2027

S M T W T F S
  01
$1,502
02
$1,478
03
$1,487
04
$1,469
05
$1,477
06
$1,455
07
$1,415
08
$1,412
09
$1,668
10
$1,647
11
$1,721
12
$1,796
13
$1,883
14
$1,841
15
$1,843
16
$1,634
17
$1,634
18
$1,630
19
$1,635
20
$1,613
21
$1,567
22
$1,549
23
$1,529
24
$1,518
25
$1,522
26
$1,557
27
$1,534
28
$1,476
           

March 2027

S M T W T F S
  01
$1,439
02
$1,416
03
$1,429
04
$1,432
05
$1,563
06
$1,542
07
$1,505
08
$1,506
09
$1,509
10
$1,544
11
$1,552
12
$1,605
13
$1,570
14
$1,386
15
$1,367
16 17 18 19 20
21
$1,573
22
$1,654
23
$1,666
24
$1,671
25
$1,659
26
$1,712
27
$1,716
28
$1,647
29
$1,570
30
$1,550
31
$1,524
     

April 2027

S M T W T F S
        01
$1,496
02
$1,479
03
$1,474
04
$1,413
05
$1,367
06
$1,324
07
$1,278
08
$1,280
09
$1,288
10
$1,308
11
$1,252
12
$1,214
13
$1,206
14
$1,170
15
$1,194
16
$1,192
17
$1,216
18
$1,182
19
$1,179
20
$1,209
21
$1,192
22
$1,226
23
$1,266
24
$1,259
25
$1,193
26
$1,179
27
$1,173
28
$1,145
29
$1,196
30
$1,273
 

May 2027

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            01
$1,280
02
$1,216
03
$1,204
04
$1,191
05
$1,162
06
$1,211
07
$1,280
08
$1,274
09
$1,216
10
$1,207
11
$1,201
12
$1,181
13
$1,225
14
$1,292
15
$1,290
16
$1,378
17
$1,370
18
$1,202
19
$1,212
20
$1,255
21
$1,277
22
$1,267
23
$1,238
24
$1,231
25
$1,203
26
$1,227
27
$1,254
28
$1,458
29
$1,457
30
$1,435
31
$1,439
         

June 2027

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    01
$1,237
02
$1,241
03
$1,253
04
$1,215
05
$1,389
06
$1,389
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13 14 15
$1,184
16
$1,206
17
$1,408
18
$1,368
19
$1,345
20
$1,325
21
$1,260
22
$1,241
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$1,256
24
$1,271
25
$1,311
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$1,331
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$1,350
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$1,325
29
$1,300
30
$1,319
     

July 2027

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$1,358
02
$1,565
03
$1,618
04
$1,547
05
$1,530
06
$1,517
07
$1,552
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$1,560
09
$1,577
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$1,418
11
$1,352
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$1,334
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$1,318
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$1,358
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$1,363
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$1,379
17
$1,421
18
$1,359
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$1,340
20
$1,327
21
$1,358
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$1,317
23
$1,340
24
$1,379
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$1,319
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$1,634
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$1,634
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$1,634
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$1,311
30
$1,344
31
$1,376
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