Dolphin Manor
Experience the amazing views of the sparkling sea at the newly renovated Dolphin Manor by Gather. This home, located on the Big Island’s rocky west coast, provides the amenities and location to enjoy this beautiful setting. Experience the waves crashing from the wrap-around lanai of this stunning five-bedroom, six-bath estate.
This private, gated plantation-style property oozes old-world charm but has all the modern conveniences that you crave. There’s no shortage of rooms with a view inside this nearly 3700 sqft home, and the backyard pool and spa provide sought-after outdoor space from which to enjoy the island breezes and ample sunshine that makes Kailua-Kona a popular destination. This home is a short walk to Kona town with a wealth of choices of shopping and restaurants.
Double doors lead into the foyer, where you’re greeted by vaulted ceilings and a grand staircase that flows directly into the great room. The fully renovated kitchen, with its top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances and large island, is a chef’s dream. Whip up your family’s favorite meal on the gas cooktop while gazing out at the endless Pacific Ocean. Adjacent to the kitchen, is a spacious laundry room with dual washers/dryers, which could also serve as additional pantry space should you need it. Beyond the large dining table, the bright living room has lots of space to gather. The two larger sofas not only provide a comfortable spot from which to enjoy the view or to curl up with a book plucked from the built-in bookshelves, but they also transform into sleeper sofas to accommodate additional guests. The bright blue of the ocean is put on full display through the windows and a sliding glass door that leads out to the wrap-around lanai and the backyard beyond. Relax with an ice-cold drink on the poolside loungers as you take in the sights and sounds of the “gold coast.” Take a dip in the plunge pool, soak in the spa, or try your hand at a grilled local dish on the provided BBQ. The ground floor of Dolphin Manor also boasts an air-conditioned media room with comfy seating and a large flat-screen TV, as well as a private office so you can get some work done. These rooms also have access to a full bath.
Your entire extended family can join you in paradise when you stay at Dolphin Manor, as this property sleeps up to 18 guests! Wake up to never-ending ocean views from the king-size bed of the large primary bedroom. Glass sliders open to the wrap-around lanai, where you can enjoy your morning coffee or pick out the constellations in the sky at night. The primary bedroom also has a large flat-screen TV and its own private ensuite, with dual sinks, a soaking tub, and a walk-in shower. Two of the upstairs guest bedrooms are ocean-facing and have lanai access, king-size beds, and ensuites, including one with a soaking tub, while the other two bedrooms have lanai access, king-size beds, ensuites with bathtubs, and an office area. All bedrooms have air conditioning and flat-screen TVs.
The front of the home is spacious enough to park up to four vehicles, so rent a car and explore the Big Island! Visit world-class beaches like Makalawena or Hapuna, both in the Kailua-Kona region. Or if driving is not your thing, you can walk 5 minutes to a sand beach, Honl’s Beach. If you’re up for a day trip, make the drive to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, where Kilauea has been actively erupting since 1983 and isn’t expected to stop anytime soon. You can get a glimpse of this incredible natural phenomenon by booking a tour via boat or helicopter, or if you prefer to stay on land, you can hike over the rugged terrain toward the lava flow. The lengthy drive boasts spectacular scenery and is worth this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Please note that this property is not equipped with A/C in the common areas, such as the living room, dining room, and kitchen.
TA-039-641-1904-01
This property is a licensed short-term vacation rental. STVR 21-562958
TMK: 750190280000
Entertainment
Amenities
Car
Cleanliness
Emergency
Internal Amenities
Kitchen and Dining
Location/Property Types
Nearby Activities
Outdoor Amenities
Pool/Spa
Property Manager
Safety Features
Suitability
Themes
Excellent Vacation
by VanderWalWe found Elite Pacific Vacations very easy to work with from the booking process all the way through to checking out. The views from Dolphin Manor are spectacular, the sound of the surf is wonderful, beautiful sunsets. We could see dolphins and whales from the lanai There were ample beach supplies in the closet, boards, coolers and beach toys for the little ones. The location to Kona with shopping and restaurants is also excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Thank you, VanderWal, for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear about your seamless experience with Elite Pacific Vacations and how much you enjoyed Dolphin Manor, from the breathtaking views and soothing sounds of the surf to the beautiful sunsets that graced your stay. Plus, the proximity to Kona's shopping and dining options sounds like it was the cherry on top of a memorable stay. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you again for another delightful visit.
Perfect setup for two families with teens. Mornings on the porch sipping Kona coffee were priceless. We also loved the private snorkeling spot right in front of the house. Use the large flat rock for entry. We can’t wait to visit again!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're delighted to hear that our property was the perfect setup for your two families with teens. Your tip about using the large flat rock for entry is much appreciated! We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable visit!
This house was amazing! Beautiful Ocean views! Big bedrooms each with their own bathroom. Each room had its own AC - however the main living area/Kitchen area did not have AC. It was cool enough in the morning and evenings with the windows and doors open, but a little warm during the heat of the day. Location was great and easy to find. This place was beautiful! We really enjoyed our stay. Also, thank you so much for letting us stay a couple extra hours so our baby could finish her morning nap! Really appreciate it.
Wow, thank you so much for your amazing review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time at our Airbnb and that you were able to take in the beautiful ocean views. Our team takes great pride in providing guests with the best possible experience and it's always rewarding to hear such positive feedback. We're delighted that you found the bedrooms comfortable and each having their own bathroom. It's so nice to know that you appreciated the flexibility we offered with the late checkout. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future!
We had a wonderful stay at Dolphin Manor, the views are amazing night and day. The outside living area is compact but adequate for the 12 of us. especially with the doors that open to the lanai from the living room. Lots of restaurants and shopping within walking distance since parking is expensive and tight.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Dolphin Manor! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing stay and enjoyed all the breathtaking views both day and night. Our team is especially delighted that you found the outside living area to be compact yet comfortable enough for your group of 12. It's great to know that you took advantage of the convenient location and walked to nearby restaurants and shops. Thank you again for choosing Dolphin Manor and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Beautiful location and house
The property was so beautiful and just right for our extended family. Enjoyed the fabulous sunsets, the sound of the waves, and the proximity to restaurants, the farmers markets, and beaches. Hosts were super welcoming and helpful. Really appreciated their information.
We are thrilled to hear that your stay at our VRBO property was so memorable and enjoyable! Your kind words about the beautiful surroundings and convenient location near local hotspots and attractions make us proud to offer such a fantastic destination for families. Our hosts are dedicated to making sure every guest has a welcoming and comfortable stay, and we are so glad to hear that they provided valuable information to make your visit even better. Thank you for choosing our property, and we hope to welcome you back soon to create even more unforgettable memories!
Beautiful view from the place! Great location close to Kona downtown, very walkable. The pool is smaller in real life than on the picture, but overall matched the description. Overall would recommend this place!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful view and convenient location of our AirBnB. We understand the pool appeared smaller in real life than in the pictures, but are glad that it still met your expectations overall. It's great to know that you would recommend our place - this means the world to us! We hope to have you back soon for another memorable stay in Kona. Thank you again for choosing our AirBnB for your travels!
We had a wonderful stay, the view was incredible!!!
by Theresa MWe had a wonderful stay, the view was incredible!!! It was so hard to leave. There were lots of places for our party of 9 to spread out around the house and patios. The pool is very small so we didn't use it much. We were able to get to our destinations easily. though we did need to drive to every place but the farmers market. I would love to go back and stay again some day.
Excellent home and amazing location! Hosts were very accommodating and attentive. Would definitely stay again!
by Jake DEnjoyed the beautiful sunsets!
by Kim WGreat location and amenities with well stocked full kitchen, laundry and full baths in each room. Communication with Elite Pacific was easy and they’re very responsive. Enjoyed the beautiful sunsets!
Beautiful comfortable home
by Lynda JAmple space for adults, toddlers and teens. Clean. Great views right off the ocean. Kitchen had every appliance we needed with lots of frig. space. Double washer & dryer made it easy to keep beach towels and clothes clean. Easy access to trolley to tour downtown shops and access the beach. Ideal spot for large family gathering. Pool not as big as I thought but turned out ok since we had little ones.
We had a great time and we would rent the property again if visiting with family
by Kathy CWe had a great time and we would rent the property again if visiting with family. The only thing to keep in mind with large groups is the shortage of hot water for showers. All else is top notch. You can get over the hot water shortage.
If I could give the house 10 stars I would! We will be back!
by Bronson BFirst let me start off by saying we have been to Kona many times and each time we rent a home so the whole family can enjoy and reunite. Typically when we do so a few of the family members draw the short straw with a tiny dated bedroom, not with this house! The bedrooms are spacious, well equipped and most of them feature an incredible ocean view! Not to mention that they all have independently controlled air conditioning and attached bathrooms! Our favorite part of the home was the location, it was close to everything we visited. Especially restaurants, we walked to Huggos on the Rocks and it was less than 10 minutes away! We especially loved the back "Lanai" to BBQ and watching the kids playing in the pool was amazing. The parents were able to take turns keeping an eye on the kids while the others enjoyed Moscow Mules with the provided copper cups! On the days we stayed home and prepared meals at the property we were happily surprised to find a very well stocked kitchen and ample space for 5 of us to participate in meal preparation. Lastly as I mentioned we've stayed in a number of places on the Island and found this home to be the cleanest of the lot which was greatly appreciated!
Perfect fit for our vacation
by Donna VBeautiful home when traveling with a large family 12 guests perfectly laid out home , clean , near town and beaches . Parking tight especially with 4 vehicles .. pool small . Beach not accessible from home .. was perfect fit for our vacation
Amazing location on top of the crashing waves!
by Chris DAmazing location on top of the crashing waves! Short walk to town. Great place.
Incredible view worth the price alone!
by Michael SIncredible view worth the price alone! The service of the management company was impressive.
Awesome property !!
by Philip BanesBest location in Kona!!
by BethSpectacular
by Mother Unit #2Our family came together here in Kona for our wedding. We highly revomment the night Manta Ray Snorkel Tour. The house was amazing, as were the views and the stargazing. Staying in this beautiful home just added to an incredible week here in Kona.
S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | 02 | |||||
03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 |
10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 $998 |
24 $998 |
25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 $998 |
30 $998 |
S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | 02 | 03 $998 |
04 $998 |
05 $998 |
06 | 07 |
08 | 09 | 10 | 11 $998 |
12 $998 |
13 $998 |
14 $998 |
15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 $1836 |
29 $1284 |
30 $2181 |
31 |
S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | 02 | 03 | 04 $1677 |
|||
05 $1571 |
06 $1572 |
07 $1504 |
08 $1394 |
09 $1625 |
10 | 11 |
12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
26 $1975 |
27 $2040 |
28 $2151 |
29 $2185 |
30 $2207 |
31 $2254 |
S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 $2270 |
||||||
02 $2239 |
03 $2202 |
04 $2183 |
05 $2158 |
06 $2111 |
07 $2084 |
08 $2072 |
09 $2653 |
10 $2659 |
11 $2553 |
12 $2454 |
13 $2747 |
14 | 15 |
16 | 17 | 18 $2605 |
19 $2597 |
20 $2641 |
21 $2526 |
22 $2503 |
23 $2410 |
24 $2326 |
25 $2264 |
26 $2267 |
27 $2271 |
28 $2330 |
S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 $2418 |
||||||
02 $2386 |
03 $2354 |
04 $2330 |
05 $2375 |
06 $2379 |
07 $2438 |
08 $2429 |
09 $2396 |
10 $2480 |
11 $2473 |
12 $2525 |
13 $2390 |
14 $2527 |
15 $2624 |
16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 $2433 |
23 $2442 |
24 $2584 |
25 $2575 |
26 $2591 |
27 $2594 |
28 $2603 |
29 $2562 |
30 $2464 |
31 $2184 |
S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 $2175 |
02 $2393 |
03 | 04 | 05 | ||
06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
13 | 14 | 15 $1524 |
16 $1589 |
17 $1979 |
18 $2034 |
19 $2025 |
20 $1957 |
21 $1947 |
22 $1675 |
23 $1678 |
24 $1731 |
25 $1811 |
26 $1798 |
27 $1686 |
28 $1659 |
29 $1619 |
30 $1612 |
S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 $1696 |
02 $1806 |
03 $1819 |
||||
04 $1722 |
05 $1664 |
06 $1640 |
07 $1663 |
08 $1748 |
09 $1851 |
10 $1866 |
11 $1763 |
12 $1712 |
13 $1661 |
14 $1699 |
15 $1771 |
16 $1855 |
17 $1854 |
18 $1739 |
19 $1684 |
20 $1609 |
21 $1649 |
22 $1668 |
23 $2077 |
24 $2079 |
25 $2018 |
26 $1845 |
27 $1461 |
28 $1630 |
29 | 30 | 31 |
S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 $1666 |
08 $1666 |
09 $1737 |
10 $1741 |
11 $1746 |
12 $1759 |
13 $1787 |
14 $1793 |
15 $1763 |
16 $1765 |
17 $1751 |
18 $1870 |
19 $1882 |
20 $1904 |
21 $1916 |
22 $1786 |
23 $1671 |
24 $1750 |
25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
29 | 30 |
S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 $1233 |
02 $1784 |
03 | 04 | 05 | ||
06 | 07 | 08 $1690 |
09 $1730 |
10 $1808 |
11 $1822 |
12 $1872 |
13 $1806 |
14 $1775 |
15 $1753 |
16 $1712 |
17 $1719 |
18 $1821 |
19 |
20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
27 | 28 $1420 |
29 $1391 |
30 $1793 |
31 |
S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | 02 | |||||
03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 $1802 |
09 $1808 |
10 $1786 |
11 $1792 |
12 $2033 |
13 $2037 |
14 $2051 |
15 $2124 |
16 $2062 |
17 $1922 |
18 $1917 |
19 $1970 |
20 $1951 |
21 $1961 |
22 $2020 |
23 $1981 |
24 $1858 |
25 $1799 |
26 $1857 |
27 $1813 |
28 $1830 |
29 $2094 |
30 $2065 |
31 $1952 |
S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 $1898 |
02 $1779 |
03 $1733 |
04 $1765 |
05 $1844 |
06 $1807 |
|
07 $1773 |
08 $1753 |
09 $1790 |
10 $1756 |
11 $1776 |
12 $1869 |
13 $1827 |
14 $1789 |
15 $1796 |
16 $1800 |
17 $1781 |
18 $1789 |
19 $1869 |
20 $1829 |
21 $1801 |
22 $1782 |
23 $1786 |
24 $1749 |
25 $1795 |
26 $1886 |
27 $1861 |
28 $1860 |
29 $1839 |
30 $1891 |
S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 $1821 |
02 $1924 |
03 $2208 |
04 $2435 |
|||
05 $2847 |
06 $3319 |
07 $3881 |
08 $3929 |
09 $4022 |
10 $4016 |
11 $4041 |
12 $3694 |
13 $3693 |
14 $3712 |
15 $3619 |
16 $3717 |
17 $2209 |
18 $2132 |
19 $1956 |
20 $2012 |
21 $1944 |
22 $1917 |
23 $2017 |
24 $2066 |
25 $1958 |
26 $1874 |
27 $1981 |
28 $1920 |
29 $2000 |
30 $2070 |
31 $2148 |
Room | Beds | Amenities |
Downstairs Primary Bedroom |
King (1)
Sofa Bed (1)
|
King bed; Private ensuite bathroom w/ dual sinks, soaker tub, shower; sliding door to lanai; writing desk; individually controlled A/C; ceiling fan; king bed sleeper sofa; TV |
Upstairs Primary Bedroom |
King (1)
|
King bed; Private ensuite bathroom; tub/shower combo; sliding door to lanai; writing desk; individually controlled A/C; ceiling fan; TV |
Guest Bedroom 3 |
King (1)
|
King bed; Private ensuite bathroom; tub/shower combo; sliding door to lanai; writing desk; individually controlled A/C; ceiling fan; TV |
Guest Bedroom 4 |
King (1)
|
King bed; Private ensuite bathroom; tub/shower combo; sliding door to Lanai; writing desk; individually controlled A/C; ceiling fan; TV |
Guest Bedroom 5 |
King (1)
|
King bed; Private ensuite bathroom; tub/shower combo; sliding door to lanai; writing desk; individually controlled A/C; ceiling fan; TV |
Media Room |
Sofa Bed (1)
|
Queen Sleeper Sofa; Private ensuite bathroom w/ walk in shower; individually controlled A/C; ceiling fan; TV |
Primary Bedroom Ensuite | ||
Guest Bedroom 2 Ensuite | ||
Living Room |
Sofa Bed (2)
|
2 Queen Sleeper sofas with access to shared bathroom; ceiling fans; Lanai access for ventilation; TV; Bar w/ Ice maker and wine fridge |
Guest Bedroom 3 Ensuite | ||
Guest Bedroom 4 Ensuite | ||
Guest Bedroom 5 Ensuite | ||
Guest Bathroom 6 |