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No, pets are not allowed at this property.

#1 AirBnb in Kona | Condé Nast Traveler | Aolani House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is #1 AirBnb in Kona | Condé Nast Traveler | Aolani House located?

Situated in Holualoa, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Kona Le'a Plantation and within 3 mi (5 km) of Higashihara Park and Donkey Mill Art Center. Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory and Dovetail are also within 3 mi (5 km).

10/10 Excellent

juan s.

22 December 2024

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Amazing

Great retreat!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann G.

15 June 2023

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Beautiful property and home

We loved everything about the property, felt like we were staying at a resort. Property managers were always available and quick to reply. Would highly recommend staying at the Aolani house, we can’t wait to return!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

7 February 2025

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It’s paradise

This beautiful home was better than described. The view was spectacular, everything was well-appointed, and the pool was a perfect place for watching the gorgeous sunsets. The house was very roomy for eight adults, and the exercise room/office was a plus. The hosts were super responsive and a pleasure to work with. Such a special place in beautiful Kona!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

18 August 2023

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House with a View

We spent a week here in August 2023 with a group of eight. The house is exactly as depicted in the photos. It is beautiful, well appointed and included all necessities from kitchen to bath to beach. The layout worked well with each bedroom having its own private bath & shower. All bedrooms included king size bed for two, no sleeping on foldouts or futons here. There are two primary structures; the main house and a breezeway attached two-story building that included one of the four bedrooms up top, with its own balcony, and a first floor workout/bonus space. There is a third structure on the property a separate cottage also available for rent. The cottage was empty during our stay but I would imagine voices from the back deck would be noticeable. While the home is beautifully constructed and furnished we spent almost all of our time on the back deck and pool area. The view and space are stunning. This house is located about 30 minutes south of the KOA airport in a well established up-hill neighborhood. This is not a walkable neighborhood nor is there anything nearby you would want to walk to. That said, this house and grounds are the attraction. Note Google Maps will point you to the neighbor's house just to the south. The Aolani House entrance is two driveways north and covered by tree foliage in satellite images. Directions provided by property manager were spot-on.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul f.

21 December 2022

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Aolani House

Fantastic property that exceeded expectations

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

1 September 2022

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Fantastic Stay

As the pics show, the property is absolutely beautiful and the views are unmatched! The indoor/outdoor living of the home is so peaceful. The house is well appointed with all the things you need to settle in for a wonderful vacation. From the serene Infiniti pool to the outdoor shower to the Jura espresso machine and the Peloton bike, the amenities are top notch. The art work adorning the house adds to the luxe feeling of the overall property. There is also a full supply of beach chairs and toys to make the trips to the beach easy. The property manager, Heather, was very helpful and quick to respond. Her recommendations for food and activities were fantastic! The following information is not a review but info about the property I would have found helpful. The main house unit has 2 bedrooms inside, the master suite upstairs and another en suite bedroom down stairs. There is another bedroom which is a part of the main building, but you do have to walk outside to enter into that bedroom. The home is meant to be indoor/outdoor living and this is not really a big issue. However, if you have young kids, this might be important information. There is also a separate building with another master suite and balcony upstairs and the office/gym downstairs. This property was amazing.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

KELLIE T.

30 July 2022

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Perfect for 6 adults.

We were a family of 6 adults staying at the Aolina House. The house accommodated us well. The Aolina has no AC, but it was comfortable with the windows and doors open 24/7. The kitchen is well stocked with cookery for preparing meals. We enjoyed the view and sunsets from the infinity pool and outdoor dining area. The location worked great for us as a central hub for hiking, fishing and snorkeling.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

21 June 2022

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Amazing

Loved it - already thinking about when we can return. The reviews that state you’ll never want to leave are 100% true.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura B., Arizona

21 June 2022

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Incredible Property!!

My family of 7 stayed here and could not have been happier ! The house is beautiful and has everything you need for a relaxing vacation. Beds were comfortable, living room couch is like sitting on a cloud, kitchen has quality cookware, appliances, spices and bakeware The bathrooms were stocked with toiletries and the outdoor grill area has everything you need to cookout. The large seating area on the lanai is a perfect place to watch birds playing at the edge of the infinity pool and see the most stunning sunsets overlooking the ocean. The view is breathtaking . Words can not do it justice. Truly paradise. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene M.

7 June 2022

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5 star experience in Paradise

Our group of 8 vacationed at the Aolani house for 8 days and truly had the best experience of a lifetime. The house is everything like the photos and even more breathtaking in person. Heather and her team were attentive and extremely responsive and helpful with arranging our excursions. We highly recommend booking Chef Justin through Heather. That was the highlight of everyone’s trip! You know you booked the best place in paradise when you were looking forward to going back to the Aolani House after every excursion! I cannot say enough great things about our stay… 11/10 recommend anyone thinking about staying at the Aolani House. You will want to return even before you leave !

Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

28 March 2022

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Paradise

Spectacular tropical paradise all around. Just book it.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia J.

8 March 2022

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A piece of perfection

Our adult family of 7 had a wonderful stay here. The house is beautiful and extremely well equipped. Kudos to private chef Martha Brahm and her son Matthew for giving us a buffet of deliciousness. We hated to miss the sunsets, so we ate dinner here most nights. This is a very special place.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

20 January 2022

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Even better than the pictures!

Great place, location, and great support from the property team

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

19 January 2022

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The best....

We visit Hawaii 2 to 3 times a year and this is just an amazing home. Our third trip to Aolani House, and if anything, the upgrades to the house (including the extra bedroom) have only made everything more perfect. The views from the living room, deck, pool kitchen are just ridiculous. I ended up buying a peloton after I returned home because of the new gym area (you should really get a commission from them Heather!). Just a wonderful home in our favorite area of the big island.

Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane G., Culver City

22 November 2021

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A True Paradise

This property is exquisite! We all had an amazing time in this true paradise. The sunsets were spectacular. The location divine. The music app stellar. Great kitchen for cooking. Fabulous place for hanging out and chilling. We will definitely come back again!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

7 November 2021

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Great views - wonderful wooden flooring

Great house with beautiful open spaces, and wonderful wooden flooring everywhere. Slightly smaller than expected from photos, but no issue there if doors and windows are open (they were 100% of the time). Well equipped kitchen. Very helpful hosts.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Moto H.

13 August 2021

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絶景&とても綺麗なバケーションハウス！

カイルアコナから南に30分ほどの山間のバケーションハウスです。もともと一流ホテルで働いていた方がオーナーで、個人の家を貸してるというレベルではなく、きちんとしたバケーションハウスとして管理されていらっしゃいます。家からの景色は…、絶景としか言いようがありません。目の前に家は全くないので、完全なプライベートな空間で、海が180度見渡せる景色は、海沿いのホテルとはまた違った風情です。 4つあるお部屋はどれも清潔でホテルの部屋よりも個性があっていい感じでした。また、離れにあるオフィスがあり、家族に気兼ねすることなく、朝から仕事をすることが出来て有り難かったです。麓のショッピングモールまで10分ほど離れているので、買い物には車で行く必要がありますが、それを苦としなければ、きっと満足できるステイになると思います:)

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura D., OAKLAND

18 June 2021

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Breathtaking to the point of tears

Heather, who is stellar and amazing, met us at the property. She opened the doors and the view was so spectacular, I was brought to tears. How grateful and lucky to have stayed at such a special place. In addition to the view, the amenities are wonderful. We were set up for pool time, snorkeling, beach towels, chairs, yoga mats.. AND THE PELOTON WAS DELIVERED when we got there - which made it all the better. Thank you Heather and the Aolani House for making our first plane trip in close to 2 years so spectacular. Can't wait to come back!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chandler B., Lahaina, HI

19 April 2021

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Relaxing in Paradise

The Aolani House exceeded all expectations. Waking up to the crisp air and birds chirping was such a beautiful way to start each day. My husband and I enjoyed relaxing out by the pool every day. You really don’t even want to leave the house to explore because it’s truly paradise just being on the property. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking and the outdoor grills are a huge plus. Heather and Miah answered any questions we had and helped us set up dinners, massages and excursions. We will definitely be back and highly recommend booking!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Albert M.

19 January 2021

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The Home that's a destination itself

I can't say enough good things about the Aolani house. The home is laid out in a way that 2-3 family's can travel together while still having plenty of personal space. At night frogs chirp to each other, and every evening has a sunset framed over the pool. The pictures do not do justice to the view, it's spectacular. When I was searching for a home, I was set on waterfront home, this is the hawaii house that I didn't know I wanted. Being elevated at such a high altitude offers views you could never have on the water. I'm certain we will be back.

Stayed 37 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

William B.

17 February 2020

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Amazing

We stayed for a week and enjoyed everything about the location, house, pool, view, weather, rooms etc. I wished I lived there full time. The detail work of the house and layout works so well. We are coming back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite S.

12 February 2020

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Beautiful,Peaceful Escape

This house is beautiful! It is stocked with everything you need. Heather was always quick to answer my questions. They were very organized with detailed instructions about everything in the house.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

6 February 2020

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A 10-star experience! A Must-Stay on the Big Island!

All I can say is WOW! The Aolani house is in a luxury class all by itself. Beyond 5 stars. Closer to a 10. The pictures don’t even do its beauty justice. We stayed on the Big Island at this house and the Four Seasons. By far, this exceeded our expectations and surpassed our Four Seasons stay. The beauty of the house with its gorgeous wood, open floor plan and grounds, brought the feel of Hawaii inside and out. We woke up with panoramic views of the ocean and fresh coffee, and ended the day with spectacular sunsets—all surrounded by the beauty of the house and Anna’s amazing pieces of art. The house has everything you need to feel at home—a well-stocked kitchen, beautiful bathrooms, comfortable beds, surround-sound music, a garage full of beach items to use, outdoor grills and a fabulous outdoor shower, infinity pool and hot tub. The communications from the time I booked and throughout the stay was excellent and every need and question was answered. Thank you, Heather and Jessica. They both were available and willing to help book excursions or suggest restaurants. We felt so comfortable and sincerely appreciated the welcome package, thoughtful instructions and travel tips. Every attention to detail was greatly appreciated. Hands down, my best VRBO rental and HomeAway experience ever! Highly, highly recommend. Mahalo to Anna for opening her house to us. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

JESSE P.

19 August 2019

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Great place!!!

we had a great time !!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ales P., Prague, Czech Republic

27 May 2019

Absolute private paradise in Kona coffee country!

Even better than the photos that are also excellent by the way:-) Nothing can beat the breakfast with 100% Kona coffee espresso from Gaggia machine, sunbathing by the pool during the day and evening with Champagne... all with stunning views of Pacific ocean. Thanks Heather for pre-sent detailed informations about the house and very kind welcome, will definitely come back to this amazing place!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

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