Kona's Shangri La
Kona’s Shangri La by Gather is the epitome of modern luxury. This stunning, custom-designed tri-level home sits right on the edge of the ocean’s rocky shoreline in Kailua-Kona. Perfect for large families or friend groups, this Big Island luxury vacation rental is broken up into three separate units, providing the maximum amount of privacy while also allowing all of you to come together in the fantastic outdoor space. All three levels of the home offer colossal glass windows and sliding glass doors that reveal the breathtaking views beyond.
Take the outdoor staircase all the way to the top level where a cozy lanai and large sliding glass door welcome you to the open-concept living area of the Penthouse Suite. Windows occupy an entire wall of the room, the top third of which slides open, bringing you closer to the ocean and coastline views that lay beyond and as well as the salty sea breezes. The dining room table and elegant living room furniture are all positioned optimally so the seascape is always within your sightline. The fully-equipped kitchen contains stainless steel appliances, an electric cooktop, sand-colored countertops, and cabinets full of everything you need for food preparation. This suite accommodates up to six people, with two sizable bedrooms boasting a King-size and Queen-size bed respectively, as well as a Queen sleeper sofa in the living room. Each bedroom also contains its own pristine ensuite bathroom, as well as split air conditioning units for maximum comfort all year round.
Down one level, the Orchid Suite is ready to impress with a layout almost identical to that of the suite above and similarly astounding views. While this suite, with its two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and sleeper sofa, also sleeps six, the massive eight-seat dining room table and full-size kitchen make this the perfect accommodation for the largest party in your group.
Finally, we make our way to the cozy studio on the ground level, containing a King-size bed, Twin daybed, and ensuite bathroom. From the studio, you have access to the outdoor living space via sliding glass doors, and a view of the crystal blue pool beyond. All lower-level bedrooms possess split air conditioning units and ceiling fans, and there is broadband internet access throughout the entire home.
As great as the views are from the inside of the home, you’ll want to spend nearly all of your time outside. Soak in the solar-heated pool, relax in the hot tub, or read a book on one of the lounge chairs as palm trees sway nearby. Make use of the convenient outdoor shower next to the pool to rinse off before heading back inside to prepare dinner. Watch the sky explode into reds and oranges as the sun dips below the horizon, and listen to the waves crashing along the shoreline while dining al fresco at the two large outdoor dining sets.
While Kona’s Shangri La truly is a utopia, Kailua-Kona does have a lot to offer–so you should definitely venture out to explore the town. Within walking distance of the home, along the famous Ali’i Drive, you’ll run into white-sand beaches like Magic Sands Beach, farmers' markets, and cultural treasures like Hulihe’e Palace, a historic vacation home built for Hawai’i’s royalty. If you’re interested in Hawaiian history and are willing to drive a little further out, Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park is a must-do. Since you’ll already be in the area, stop at Two Step right next door for some world-class snorkeling.
Come and experience the utmost in luxury and relaxation, along with some of the best views you’ll find along the Kona Coast. Come home to Shangri La, where family vacation dreams come true.
TA-103697715201
Hawaii Short-Term Vacation Rental Registration Nos.
STVR-19-364715
TMK: 760140070002
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Beautiful home. Right on the beach with beach access just a few steps away.
Thank you, Edgar, for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the beachfront location of our home. The direct beach access is indeed a highlight for many of our guests. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon!
We stayed here 5 days. 3 generations..12 people. It was a place where there was nothing lacking, like swimming and barbeque party... Everyone was satisfied. 🙂
Delighted to hear that your multi-generational family of 12 found everything you needed for a satisfying stay, from swimming to barbecue parties. It's wonderful that everyone enjoyed their time. Looking forward to hosting you again!
Paradise
by Dan B.This property was amazing! Incredible views, great location and proximity to the beach and town, and terrific amenities.
We're delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience at this property, including the incredible views, great location, and amenities. It sounds like you had a fantastic stay. If you ever have more travel plans or need assistance with anything else in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Safe travels and we hope your next trip is just as wonderful!
Perfect for our family of 13
by Jasmine T.The house was amazing for our varied age ranges and generations. Grandparents enjoyed the tub and location, kids enjoyed the pool, and adults enjoyed the hot tub. We grilled, cooked, sat outside, beach combed - all right there! The location was also perfect for getting around town and shopping. Property manager responded within the hour for a question late at night, which was much more than I expected. Gotta say, really great for our growing family.
It's wonderful to hear that the house provided such a fantastic experience for your multi-generational family! The fact that it catered to everyone's preferences and needs, from the grandparents to the kids, truly makes for a successful vacation. Also, the property manager's prompt response is a great testament to their dedication. We're thrilled that you had such a positive stay, and when you're ready for another family gathering, don't hesitate to consider this lovely place again. Safe travels until then!
It's as beautiful as the pictures! The house is centrally located and in a very walkable area. The beach access is very rocky with a strong current, so be careful. The pool and hot tub were lovely and it was great just to sit out back and watch the waves.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you found our home as beautiful as the pictures and enjoyed its central location. We also appreciate your reminder to future guests about being careful at the rocky beach access and strong currents. We are delighted that you found the pool and hot tub lovely and enjoyed just sitting out back to watch the waves. It's great to know that you had a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Our team takes great pride in providing a comfortable and memorable experience for our guests, and it's always rewarding to hear that we've succeeded. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us and for sharing your kind words. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future!
This was a perfect place for our 3-family group of nine. Each family had a separate living place on its own floor, and we used the spacious kitchen and dining table on the second floor for family meals. We also used the poolside table with ocean view. for many gatherings. The elevator came in handy for loading and unloading but wasn’t needed otherwise. The pool and hot tub were in almost constant use! When the water levels got low, Gather responded within a few hours to fill both. The pool was probably the highlight of the visit for the boys. We appreciated the well stocked kitchen and ample supply of beach towels. The beach equipment got lots of use, too- snorkels, sand toys, surfboard, etc. Two minor issues - the tiles around the pool are very slippery when wet- just like the sign warns! And there’s a lot of traffic on the street, but the beachfront location more than compensated for that. Overall everything was clean, well stocked, and in excellent condition.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience staying at our Airbnb! We are thrilled to hear that our space accommodated your large group so well and that you were able to take advantage of all the amenities, from the pool and hot tub to the beach equipment. We always strive to keep our guests' needs in mind and it's great to hear that we were able to quickly address any concerns you had. Thank you for mentioning the slippery tiles around the pool - we will make sure to add additional warning signs to ensure the safety of future guests. We hope to host you again in the future!
Wow! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of staying at our AirBnB with your girls! It's fantastic to hear how much you enjoyed your stay and were able to take full advantage of all the amenities that our property offers, such as the amazing pool, hot tub and the breathtaking ocean view. It's especially great to hear that our kitchen is equipped with everything you needed to cook and that you all felt at home. It's wonderful to know that you didn't have any complaints or problems during your stay and that you enjoyed every moment of it. We're thrilled to have hosted such a happy and satisfied group and we would be thrilled to welcome your group back any time soon. Thanks for choosing us and happy travels!
We are truly humbled and thankful for your kind words! Our entire team is delighted to have exceeded your expectations in spite of the unforeseen issues that arose during your stay. Your satisfaction is our highest priority, and we're proud to have been able to make it right. As you noted, the property location is impeccable -- with its stunning views from the balcony and direct access to the beach, it really is unbeatable. It's true, things do break down from time to time but our commitment to providing quality service remains undiminished. We are thrilled that you would book with us again without any hesitation, and we look forward to hosting you in the future!
I would recommend this rental to anybody who wishes visit Hilo
by Steven AWe stayed at Shangri La as part of a school trip where our students are studying marine biology. The house was perfect for our group as it was very close to the beach where we were able to observe many of the reef fishes that we had come to study. They were very prompt with responses to any inquires. I would recommend this rental to anybody who wishes visit Hilo.
Location is amazing
by Jeannie MLocation is everything!! Has everything you could possibly have for your stay!!
Family vacation
by Megan RWe really enjoyed the property. On if the air conditioning units was jot working properly when we arrived, but Elite properties responded very quickly and the air conditioner was fixed that same day. The views are amazing. We definitely would stay here again and recommend to anyone who travels with large groups or multiple families.
Beautiful Ocean Front
by Andrea aI love the location! The little sea turtles come up to the shore to feed. Very peaceful! The concierge Eliza with Hawaii Luxe was wonderful!
Awesome home. Great location. Highly recommend to everyone.
by Bruce DAwesome.
Beautiful house
by Cathy CSuper fun house for my friends and I. The top two floors were more like separate apartments. They both had their own kitchen which was great. It would be perfect for someone’s family reunion but it worked great for my friends staying together before our wedding. We didn’t use the elevator much but the big windows were very nice. The only downside is on the third floor you can only access it through the master bedroom if you don’t use the elevator. Not a big deal but something to be aware of. Otherwise I recommend it.
Amazing oceanfront location!
by Matthew HAmazing oceanfront location! We had a great time. The separate units and large kitchens worked great for our large group. Slept every night with the sound of waves crashing.
A beautiful location but having Elite Pacific manage the rental is a real treat
by Judy PA beautiful location but having Elite Pacific manage the rental is a real treat. They respond rapidly to any maintenance problems and were helpful setting up a private chef--who is amazing!--for a last night dinner. I would definitely have no hesitation renting from them again.
I highly recommended the house or using Elite Pacific for your travels.
by Ashley BThis place is wonderful. Not only is the view amazing, but the staff is very responsive and quick to meet any and all needs. I highly recommended the house or using Elite Pacific for your travels.
Convenient family vacation house
by Rae YConvenient family vacation house, Comes with all amenities needed to enjoy, Grill, dishes, toys and boards for the beach, washer and dryer and laundry detergent, 2 pull out sofas for kids! Short walk to the beach. It was very easy to get in touch with our host.
Great spit easy check in good people
by Ryan BAwesome location!! beautiful views
by Helen GAwesome location!! beautiful views. a bit on the pricey side but I think it's well worth it given in the 3 different floors and elevator!! my mom's knee is not capable of walking up and down stairs so it was perfect.
Absolutely wonderful location
by Marcia WAbsolutely wonderful location and the way the spaces were separate, it would be easy to enjoy with either a large family or 2 or 3 couples, perhaps even with kids in the extra bedrooms. Gorgeous views, nice outdoor space. Overall however, it was pretty expensive with a few maintenance things that might need correcting or upgrading. Still a very enjoyable place.
Awesome location! very helpful service. amenities were great.
by Breanna BNice house for large group
by Alex MOverall we were very pleased with this house. We had a group of 11 with mostly kids (4 adults, 7 kids). The space allowed us all to spread out and have our own quarters. The house itself is definitely dated but in great shape for its age. Its placement on/near the beach was phenomenal and having the crashing of waves as your background is awesome. The downside is that the house is a bit awkward. No inside stairwells to connect the levels. Instead there is a very small (and old) elevator that you can take up and down. It is big enough for 2.5 adults and is pretty slow. That being said it gets the job done especially for luggage. If you don't want to ride the elevator, there are only stairs on the OUTSIDE which got pretty tedious after a while there. The bottom level is a studio and only accessible from the outside as the elevator on that level is outside the door to this studio. And on the 3rd floor the stairs take you to master bedroom on that level. So if you want to visit the 3rd floor you have to walk through a bedroom to get to the kitchen. Again, a bit awkward. The pool was not large but in my opinion the perfect size for taking a quick swim or lounging around. All the kids loved it and it was plenty big for them. They also enjoyed the hot tub quite a bit. The outdoor area has a nice Weber grill, ample seating area and lounge chairs. We spent many a night eating dinner and watching the sunset. My only complaint was about the tiki torches. They are prominent in the photos and video of this house. However, we could only get 3 to light on the first night and 2 the next night. The fuel was out. I contacted the property manager to see about getting more fuel and was told that was not something they provided. We were put off by this and really disappointed. I have to go buy fuel?? A bit puzzled by this especially for the nightly rate we paid. The parking seems like it would fit 4 cars but that would be a squeeze. There are 2 carport spots and 2 spots in gravel to the sides. The driveway itself is tricky because it has no visibility to the road and you have to inch out slowly to even see traffic coming. We found the best way is to back into the spots. Backing up into traffic is just too dangerous. Overall the house was great but for the price we paid I was expecting a lot more. I understand that Kona is expensive but this was above and beyond other accommodations in price.
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Room | Beds | Amenities |
Primary Bedroom |
King (1)
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Split A/C, Ceiling Fan, Ensuite Bathroom |
Guest Bedroom 2 |
Queen (1)
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Split A/C, Ceiling Fan, Ensuite Bathroom |
Guest Bedroom 3 |
King (1)
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Mountain View, Split A/C, Ceiling Fan |
Guest Bedroom 4 |
Queen (1)
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Mountain View, Split A/C, Ceiling Fan |
Guest Bedroom 5 |
King (1)
Twin (1)
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Ocean View, Lanai / Balcony, Split A/C, Ceiling Fan equipped with Twin day bed (1st floor bedroom), Ensuite Bathroom |
3rd Floor Living Room |
Sofa Bed (1)
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Ocean View, Lanai / Balcony, Split A/C, Ceiling Fan, Queen sleeper sofa |
Primary Ensuite | ||
2nd Floor Living Room |
Sofa Bed (1)
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Ocean View, Lanai / Balcony, Split A/C, Ceiling Fan, Queen sleeper sofa |
Guest Bedroom 2 Ensuite | ||
Guest Bathroom 3 | ||
Guest Bathroom 4 | ||
Guest Bedroom 5 Ensuite |