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Magic Sands Retreat: Remodeled Cottage,Walk to Beach, Incredible Location,AC!

Vacation home near Magic Sands Beach in Kailua-Kona

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Property grounds
Interior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61214 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Kailua Kona, HI
  • Place, Magic Sands Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kailua-Kona Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kahalu'u Beach Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kailua-Kona

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this Kahaluu-Keauhou vacation home, you'll find Magic Sands Beach and Kailua-Kona Beaches. Kahalu'u Beach Park and Keauhou Shopping Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Magic Sands Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kailua-Kona Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Kailua Pier - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course - 33 min drive - 23.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunset Kai Lanai - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Tacos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Piko - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪L & L Hawaiian BBQ - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Magic Sands Retreat: Remodeled Cottage,Walk to Beach, Incredible Location,AC!

The Magic Sands Retreat is a quaint 3 bedroom/2 bath cottage just around the corner from the famed Magic Sands Beach and the Ali'i Drive beach corridor. Just a 10 minute walk to the most popular beach in Kona!
This upgraded home shows attention to detail with an artists touch with many tasteful upgrades throughout including remodeled kitchen, bathrooms, flooring & Air Conditioning!
The home is nestled in the middle of tropical and mature landscaping. Enjoy the sounds of local birds in the trees. Although modestly sized, this home offers several areas for entertaining, reading a book or soaking up the sun.
The home offers easy access to Magic Sands Beach through a public deeded access trail. Great for a morning swim or playing in the surf.

Immediately upon walking in, you'll be greeted by a fully equipped kitchen adjacent to the Living Area. Kitchen features granite countertops, gorgeous cabinetry, Large Island, Dishwasher, Fridge/Freezer, Stove/Oven!

The Living Area is comfortable, dining available at the Island or the Dining Table. Split Air Conditioning System Available in the Living Room & All Bedrooms have Wall AC units!
Cable TV & High Speed Wifi Internet are featured in the property. TV in the Living Room!

One of the guest bedrooms is featured as a Media room 2 twin beds & has a Television/Air Conditioning.
The Master Bedroom has a Queen Sized Bed, Wall Air Conditioning Unit, and Private Bathroom with a Walk in Shower.
The Guest Bedroom that goes to the Lanai features a Queen Sized Bed & a Wall Air Conditioning Unit

Washer/Dryer Available for Guest Use at the home as well!

***All Reservation Requests greater than 12 months in Advance MUST be approved in advance by the Broker In Charge. Rates are subject to change.***

**All guests are required to sign a rental agreement with Knutson & Associates Property Management in addition to purchasing a Damage Protection Plan or providing a Security Deposit if they stay at this property. Inquire within for specific details**

TA#TA-032-770-3040-01
STVR#19-351488
NUC#19-604

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,214 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number GE-032-770-3040-01, TA-032-770-3040-01

Property is also known as

1466-219448

Frequently asked questions

How close is Magic Sands Retreat: Remodeled Cottage,Walk to Beach, Incredible Location,AC! to the airport?

This vacation home is 13.4 mi (30-min drive) away from the Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Magic Sands Retreat: Remodeled Cottage,Walk to Beach, Incredible Location,AC! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Magic Sands Retreat: Remodeled Cottage,Walk to Beach, Incredible Location,AC! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 11-minute walk from Magic Sands Beach and 11-minute walk from Kailua-Kona Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Magic Sands Retreat: Remodeled Cottage,Walk to Beach, Incredible Location,AC! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Magic Sands Retreat: Remodeled Cottage,Walk to Beach, Incredible Location,AC!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Magic Sands Retreat: Remodeled Cottage,Walk to Beach, Incredible Location,AC!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Magic Sands Retreat: Remodeled Cottage,Walk to Beach, Incredible Location,AC!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Magic Sands Retreat: Remodeled Cottage,Walk to Beach, Incredible Location,AC! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Magic Sands Retreat: Remodeled Cottage,Walk to Beach, Incredible Location,AC! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Magic Sands Retreat: Remodeled Cottage,Walk to Beach, Incredible Location,AC! to downtown Kailua-Kona?

This vacation home is 3.7 mi away from Kailua-Kona.

Magic Sands Retreat: Remodeled Cottage,Walk to Beach, Incredible Location,AC! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was nicely appointed and was very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a beautiful property. And we loved the birds and short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisela V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and centrally located!

Magic Sands Retreat was perfect! The property is centrally located. We were able to explore the entire island and come home to prepare quick meals in the well equipped kitchen. We loved all the beach accessories at the home. Having beach items made our experience at the beautiful beaches amazing. The home is surrounded by lush landscape that is home to many birds and geckos which our little one loved! The home is comfortable, cozy, well equipped, with lots of outdoor seating areas. We are also very happy with the property management company as they checked on our well being and were very accessible if we had needed any assistance. We would also like to thank the owners and property management staff as they were accommodating to an unforeseen family emergency requiring travel modifications. Our family was treated with respect, sympathy, care, and compassion. Thank you for sharing the ohana love!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Magic sands retreat

The house was perfect for our family. The house was lovely and comfortable and close to the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

The home was lovely! We particularly enjoyed the deck and the numerous songbirds that visited the nearby trees, the plentiful beach supplies to help make our stay more enjoyable, and large living spaces.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott T., Beaumont, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location and Home

We stayed 8 nights and were able to relax and enjoy the birds every morning and it was only a 5 minute walk to Magic Sands Beach. The property management team was very communicative and helpful. If you want a place to stay to relax, this is your place.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clover S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and quiet

Property is well maintained, comfortable and everything we needed was there. Easy access to Magic Sands beach and Kona proper. Nice outdoor space.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful home

This wasn’t a rental property, this was a beautiful home. The house was charming and beautifully decorated. The small residential lot was gorgeously landscaped and meticulously maintained. It was much nicer than the pictures. I’ve never enjoyed a rental more. It’s located in a quiet residential area two blocks from the beach. Not on the water, but I absolutely loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tate H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

This was a wonderful, quiet, clean home for us to spend a vacation. We appreciated the welcome gifts and all the home had to offer. It was lovely to be able to relax on the porch and felt like home.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Everardo

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing, is located very near by the beach, we just walked like 3 min to the beautiful Magic Sand Beach
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy

Beautiful property has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful spot

We had a wonderful time during our stay here. The home was incredibly clean and the perfect set up for our family of five. We used the kitchen a lot to cook, especially breakfast and dinner. There were lots of supplies for beach days, chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, even a wagon. The location was very convenient and made exploring the Kona coast so easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F., Oak Park

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Thanksgiving Holiday

In 2013 we had stayed in Kona at a hotel. but this time we wanted to rent a house to have more flexibility. We came across this listing and could not believe this house was available. We got the three bedrooms as we figured our daughters (20 & 17) would not want to share a room...we were wrong. They shared the room with the twin beds and loved it. The kitchen was brand new and updated. Everything we needed was there. We especially enjoyed the deck/lanai in the morning where we had breakfast/tea/coffee. A bonus for us was that the house had beach chairs, boogie boards, and coolers for our beach days. Also, it was a few minutes to walk to Magic Sands Beach. After traveling for many hours it was perfect to walk to the beach and see the sunset on our arrival day. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home

We enjoyed our stay at the Magic Sands Retreat. Beautiful home with a great laini for relaxing or enjoying my an outdoor happy hour. One bedroom has 2 twin beds and not a double pull out couch as described. Would definately stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect quiet rental

The house was beautiful, very well kept, and in a perfect location for us. Walk to the beach and restaurants and short drive to shopping center and the harbor to go fishing. Only 20mins from the airport as well. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

If I could leave 6 stars I would. Can't express enough how great a stay we had. The house was perfectly comfortable wnd all bedrooms had AC. Foe the beach, they had what you needed. Boogey boards, snorkels, beach chairs, coolers, a wagon, they even had Aloe for those inevitable days of too much sun. Walking distance to the beach, a few miles from some great restaurants. If you're in Kona, this is the place to stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convienient, comfortable and a bit exotic

Very nice home. Clean, comfortable and relaxing. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable bedding and very nice family room area. The wrap around deck provided a great place to relax and admire the tropical surroundings. Convienient to multiple shopping and dining options. Check out Gypsea Gelato.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bailey F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home for a family get away!

We'll definitely be looking to rent this wonderful home again if ever back on the island! It had everything we needed and you couldn't beat the location. We were pleasantly surprised to see that the third bedroom now has two twin beds instead of a pull out couch. All in all, we were very happy with our booking!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property and wonderful stay!

Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kacey T., Mound, Mn

Liked: Cleanliness

Favorite stay

This house was beautiful, and had everything we needed (including a large amount of coolers, beach gear, even fishing pole). My kid asked to return to the house weeks later. The yard was beautiful and had many outdoor places to relax. I could not recommend this property more highly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic place

The place is fantastic, including all the amenities which meant we did not have to rent snorkeling gear or chairs for the beach. The house is very nice and clean. Great porch to sit and have coffee each morning. Great location. Would greatly recommend to both couples and families to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful comfortable property

Enjoyed this property that was comfortable with a wonderful amenities. Would return to this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanie C., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place to stay!

We loved our week vacation in this home. The house had everything we needed and we loved sitting out on the deck. The location was great with a short walk to the beach. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Liz R., Hailey, ID

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Liked our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022