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The “Promise Tree” is a great family gathering place in Kailua Kona!

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Smart TV, fireplace
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace
Outdoor pool
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Place, Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Dovetail
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kailua Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The “Promise Tree” is a great family gathering place in Kailua Kona!

Please only book through VRBO or a reputable site!

Experience the exquisite natural beauty of the Big Island. This beautiful custom home built in 2014 is located in an extremely quiet community 5 minutes from downtown Kailua-Kona. There are spectacular views of both the ocean and mountains.

There are 5+ private bedroom suites surrounding a saltwater pool and a huge central lanai complete with a bar, BBQ grill/griddle and big screen TV – great for gathering and sunset dining.

Enjoy spectacular sunsets from almost anywhere in the house.
Each suite has a private bath and private entrance.
1 suite has a queen bed, queen sofa bed in a separate room, living room, full kitchen, laundry, 1.5 bathrooms, and private lanai
1 suite has 2 queen beds plus a full futon couch and large living room area. It has a private balcony perfect for watching amazing Kona sunsets.

2 suites have a queen bed in each and a large lanai for sunset views and stargazing.

In addition, there is our Surfer cottage which has a private screened bedroom with a full futon and the best views on the entire property. There is a private half bath with an outdoor shower. Enjoy the sunset and the stars around your own private fire pit.

There is one additional cottage available on site with 2 queen beds, private bath and private courtyard (additional charge for this separate cottage)

The estate is full of banana trees, citrus trees, pineapples, herbs, and vegetables. You are welcome to pick whatever is ripe.

The house is close, approximately 1.5 miles, to a variety of activities for you and your guests to utilize, this includes beaches like Kahaluu Beach Park and White Sands Beach: major department stores and boutiques, and dining choices range from fast food to fine dining restaurants.

You and your guests will never want to leave!

There is a 5-night minimum stay (7-night minimum during Christmas/New Year and Ironman). This is a non-smoking, no pets property. We are a hosted VRBO with an on-site host available for your needs. (GE-090-281-0112-01, TA-090-0112-01)

Taxes passes on to guest: Transient Accommodations Tax at 10.25% and General Excise Tax at 4.712% for a total tax passed on of 14.962%
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at this holiday home. During your stay, you'll be close to Kailua Pier. Features include an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a private pool in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a private pool, a kitchen and a washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the overall condition of the property and the helpful staff
  • 7 minutes by car from Kailua Pier and 10 minutes from Magic Sands Beach
The “Promise Tree” is a great family gathering place in Kailua Kona! offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights

Please wash sheets and towels separately. We will wash duvet covers and shams as they need extra care.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

We live in a rural neighborhood. Quiet hours from 10 PM to 8 AM are strictly observed. Mahalo!

All events must be approved by the owner prior to booking the property.

Be sure to tell us about yourselves and what brings you to the island?

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Toddlers in upper units and door alarms available.

Events

Events allowed

No more than 25 people including those on property

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: No more than 25 people including those on property
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number TA-090-281-0112-01, GE-090-281-0112-01

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

The “Promise Tree” is a great family gathering place in Kailua Kona! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming hosts; great locale and amenities for our 4 family gathering.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Any questions we had or anything we needed, our hosts were very responsive. We also appreciated the treats that were left for us at check in. We had a great stay with our entire family!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I recommend the place for a large family or group. You can be together when you want and have alone time also Beautiful spacious with total privacy owners were great.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Esther & Josh were very welcoming. We stayed with our family 9 adults and 3 grandchildren for our 50th Wedding Anniversary. Everything was perfect. Lovely pool and very comfortable accommodation.Would highly recommend Promise Tree for a family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jim n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was expecting a great place, but the reality was better than the expectations. Esther was great, extra like beach chairs and kids beach toys were great too have, pool perfect for families with smaller children
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was welcoming and accommodating. The property has a great layout with plenty of space, amenities and thoughtful touches. It is a beautiful spot and anyone who has the opportunity to stay here should consider themselves lucky.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a total dream! We had enough space for all 7 of us to have privacy & individualized comfort. Beds & pillows were SO nice I’m going to buy the same pillows for my home now! Everything was clean & delightful, all the necessities were thought of. Extra things were there, and just made it easy -Tupperware, coffee filters, laundry soap…Esther was a wonderful hostess!! We had a yoga teacher come every day to the house & had plenty of space for outdoor classes. The pool was warm & simply magical at night. Definitely a perfect place for a small retreat! I will always book this location for my future visits to Hawaii! Thank you again for sharing this beautiful home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was lovely, comfortable, secure, an oasis with an amazing view. We will be back! Hosts were very responsive and gracious.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TOM N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second family trip (15 folks) at Promise Tree, and it was wonderful. Our first was in 2022. Both times it proved the perfect family retreat. Great property and excellent hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

Perfect gathering place for families
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is truly amazing. Clean, comfortable for whole family and excellent views from house. The owners have well planned and provide most if not everything you will need while on island (beach supplies etc). Such a wonderful property. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hawaiian Family Vacation

We had an amazing time at Promise Tree. New family memories were made at this amazing property. The beautiful property had all of the amenities anyone could ask for and more. We can’t wait to visit again, and will definitely book there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great gathering spot

Loved all the bungalows for our three families to stay in with one living room lanai to father and eat around. The pool was warm. Had everything we needed for a beach day. Felt safe and the decor was very Hawaiian themed. Even the house beams!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kirk P.

Liked: Check-in, location
Fantastic location and close to everything! Unfortunately, we had a few hiccups regarding the home's general upkeep which was disappointing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ELYA B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing family and friends getaway

Gorgeous property, lovely pool and great for groups to have time together but also their own space. Everything was awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation destination of a lifetime.

Weather, location and facilities were superb. Everyone had their own personal space and common area was great meeting and eating area for everyone. Beyond our expectations 5 star plus.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Promise Tree provided wonderful space for our family to spend time together while giving everyone their own space. The property has the feel of a lived in family home with all of the extras (beach chairs and umbrellas, coolers, water and yard toys, indoor and outdoor dishes) that you don’t often find at a VRBO. The onsite pool and ripe papayas were a huge hit with the kids. The location was perfect for heading down to the beaches and shopping or up to a little town and coffee farms. Be sure to look up when onsite! The wood beams and supports have beautiful carvings in them.
Outdoor space and pool
Outdoor gathering and dining area
Chairs, umbrellas, golf clubs, etc for use while there
A few of the land toys- there are lots of water toys too.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Milestone family vacation

Beautiful grounds and view
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay

Wonderful property--we had a fantastic stay. Great amenities if you want to cookout yourself, host was responsive and helpful. We were sad to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memories made with family

Beautiful place that we enjoyed so much. The sleeping accommodations were perfect for our family. We loved everything about it!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular place!

All of our family loved staying at The Promise Tree! The pool was perfect for a range of swimming skills, and the huge lanai, with a gorgeous view of sky and sea and stars (and all its seating and outdoor dining areas) was far beyond what we expected! Our hosts Esther and Josh were incredibly responsive and ery generous. We would highly recommend this property to any family group wanting to make the best of the Big Island visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Authentic Hawaiian Experience

Super location with a spectacular view of the ocean. A great place for families to stay. Incredible property manager went beyond our expectations to make us feel welcome and comfortable. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Radene W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation home for our large group.

We enjoyed the quiet and spaciousness on this property. We were sad to leave and hope to return sometime.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time with a Large Group!

We had an incredible time at the Promise Tree for a holiday vacation with extended family. Plenty of space for a large group and it was so nice that the common area was all outside. Close to all the action in Kona. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay!

This place was a perfect stay for our two families of 4 traveling to the big island. There was plenty of space and privacy for the larger group, and the pool was a huge hit with our kids. Ester, the host, was a wealth of information and had excellent recommendations for food and places to go on the island. We’d stay here again in a second!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022