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Private Oceanview Oasis w/Pool, Spacious Lanai, & Stunning Sunsets: Ono Oasis

Vacation home near Magic Sands Beach in Kailua-Kona

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3 bedrooms, travel crib, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Kailua Kona, HI
  • Place, Donkey Mill Art Center
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Magic Sands Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kailua-Kona

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Holualoa Village vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden and Donkey Mill Art Center. Kona Le'a Plantation and The Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Donkey Mill Art Center - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Kona Le'a Plantation - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Magic Sands Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Kailua-Kona Beaches - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪White Nene Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪L & L Hawaiian BBQ - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Da Poke Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Clover And Mug - ‬7 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.

Private Oceanview Oasis w/Pool, Spacious Lanai, & Stunning Sunsets: Ono Oasis

Ono Oasis is a striking retreat in Kailua Kona, HI, offering a private heated pool, lush tropical landscaping, and serene indoor–outdoor living for an unforgettable Hawaiian getaway. Spanning 2,800 square feet, this elegantly crafted home accommodates up to six guests across three beautifully appointed bedroom suites—perfect for families or groups seeking tranquility, comfort, and island adventure.

What You’ll Love About Ono Oasis
• Private solar heated saltwater pool ideal for sunlit afternoons
• Expansive open-air living room filled with natural light
• Quick access to local beaches, dining, and hiking trails
• Thoughtfully outfitted with essential comforts for a worry-free stay
• Surrounded by lush gardens and tropical foliage for enhanced relaxation

Living & Dining
The spacious living room flows seamlessly into the indoor dining area, inviting relaxation and connection. High ceilings and abundant natural light create an airy, welcoming atmosphere, while comfortable seating ensures everyone feels at home. Elegant touches throughout complement the home’s tropical surroundings.

Chef-Ready Kitchen
The fully equipped kitchen includes a refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, and generous counter space—perfect for preparing island-inspired meals. A breakfast bar provides additional seating for casual bites or morning coffee chats.

Outdoor Oasis
Step outside to a peaceful lanai where you can enjoy morning tea, afternoon lounging, or sunset cocktails. The private pool area offers ample seating, outdoor dining space, and a relaxing environment surrounded by swaying palms and lush greenery.

Sleeping Quarters
• Primary Bedroom – King bed, ensuite bath, direct backyard access
• Guest Bedroom 2 – Queen bed, ensuite bath
• Guest Bedroom 3 – Queen bed, ensuite bath

Extras
• High-speed Wi-Fi
• Smart TV
• Washer & dryer
• Household essentials available
• Central A/C not necessary due to cool elevation and breezy airflow

Resort / Community Highlights
Explore a variety of nearby activities including spa services, shopping, watersports, golf, and local hiking trails. From fishing to snorkeling to scenic drives, adventure is always within easy reach.

Nearby
• Beaches – Just a short drive away
• Dining & shopping – Minutes from Kona Town
• Attractions – Museums, scenic hiking trails, and Big Island adventures

Good to Know
• Parking is free, and essential supplies—including coffee, bottled water, and household basics—are provided to help you settle in effortlessly.
• This property does not have the capability to charge electric vehicles. Guests with electric vehicles will need to plan their own charging arrangements during their stay.
• Tax ID: TA-209-864-3968-01
• TMK 770130630000
• STVR-19-361566 / NUC-19-1651 / PL-NUCR-2025-002948

Reserve your dates now while your preferred week is
available. Discover the comfort, charm, and tropical serenity of Ono Oasis—your private Hawaiian sanctuary awaits.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GE-209-864-3968-01, TA-209-864-3968-01

Property is also known as

334117
Ono Oasisprivate Pool Amazing Backyard Peaceful Retreat

Frequently asked questions

How close is Private Oceanview Oasis w/Pool, Spacious Lanai, & Stunning Sunsets: Ono Oasis to the airport?

This vacation home is 12.3 mi (22-min drive) away from the Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Private Oceanview Oasis w/Pool, Spacious Lanai, & Stunning Sunsets: Ono Oasis have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Private Oceanview Oasis w/Pool, Spacious Lanai, & Stunning Sunsets: Ono Oasis to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.1 mi (6-min drive) from Magic Sands Beach and 2.9 mi (8-min drive) from Kahalu'u Beach Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Private Oceanview Oasis w/Pool, Spacious Lanai, & Stunning Sunsets: Ono Oasis offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Private Oceanview Oasis w/Pool, Spacious Lanai, & Stunning Sunsets: Ono Oasis?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Private Oceanview Oasis w/Pool, Spacious Lanai, & Stunning Sunsets: Ono Oasis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Private Oceanview Oasis w/Pool, Spacious Lanai, & Stunning Sunsets: Ono Oasis?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Private Oceanview Oasis w/Pool, Spacious Lanai, & Stunning Sunsets: Ono Oasis have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Private Oceanview Oasis w/Pool, Spacious Lanai, & Stunning Sunsets: Ono Oasis have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Private Oceanview Oasis w/Pool, Spacious Lanai, & Stunning Sunsets: Ono Oasis to downtown Kailua-Kona?

This vacation home is 3.5 mi away from Kailua-Kona.

Private Oceanview Oasis w/Pool, Spacious Lanai, & Stunning Sunsets: Ono Oasis Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaleo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Huge beautiful home, well stocked so many fruit treas absolutely incredible
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Kona Paradise

Perfectly located in a quiet neighborhood just outside of downtown Kona. Ono Oasis was a comfortable, spacious property with all the amenities imaginable! We enjoyed our stay immensely & would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maryann d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Only issue we had was 2 of the cushions on the pool loungers had stain/ripped, but that was minor and could be covered with a beach towel. Had lots of extra towels, fully loaded kitchen and had everything you would need. Everything was as pictured and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff K.

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

Beautiful house

This was a beautiful home with a guest house in a quiet neighborhood. Nice patio area with a saltwater pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LESLIE D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property and great location to town and the beaches. The house is impeccably maintained, absolutely gorgeous and has everything you want/need. We loved that they had beach chairs and boogie boards in a storage bin outside to borrow and not have to buy or rent them. We did need to reach out after hours about some keys to the back bedroom and we were assisted immediately, which was great. We would definitely return to this property if we visit Kona again. I highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

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

Great property for a family

We spent the entire week at this property with our family. Was a great experience. Would highly recommend for families that want or need to have their own private space for each individual. Plenty of room to spread out and plenty of privacy for each person.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy H.

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

Amazing house and location in Kona area

The Ono Oasis property was even more impressive in real life than the listing pictures. The house was extremely clean. The kitchen was well stocked, and there was enough beach equipment for our family to enjoy the area beaches.The location was great slightly up in the hills. We were able to watch the sunset from the lanai every evening. Grocery shopping was simple and the farmers market was really great.We were within 10 to 50 minute driving distance to the area's amazing beaches.My family (adults and teens) loved this house and location. We would stay here again when visiting Kona.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Nature Infused

The house has plenty of privacy nooks as well as spaces to come together. The kitchen is well stocked and centered. We found a neighborhood walking trail that we enjoyed every morning. Nature Infused - This space is Special.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy R.

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

Private, lush oasis high in the hills

We loved staying at this gorgeous property during our family vacation. We loved the quiet neighborhood, complete private pool and gorgeous grounds, and how well stocked this home was. It has everything you need (laundry soap, plenty of paper towels and the bathrooms are even stocked with shampoo and body wash). The location is set high in the hills, but only a short drive down the hill and inti Kailua-Kona. We loved exploring volcano national park, Hapuna beach, kua bay/beach and snorkeling in several gorgeous locations. For those who do not love bugs, this home does have geckos, some Mosquitos near the pond, tiny cute frogs by the pond and loads of birds, but that is all to be expected in a tropical location with dense vegetation! We would highly recommend staying at this home and working with this rental company. They were fantastic!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

The place we needed.

My siblings and I got together for the first time in decades to clear out our mothers house. We lost both of our parents and my brother in 18 months. This place allowed us to be in a beautiful sanctuary while we processed difficult emotions and paperwork we had a limited time to review. While Kona was not a vacation destination for us this place allowed us to have that Hawaiian feeling we needed. It was three adults total. We each had our own room and bathroom to allow us to have our privacy but amazing common areas to be together. The outside kitchen was lovely as was the indoor garden. I would recommend! Much better then the three of us being in a hotel and pay more.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa W.

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

Amazing!!

It was breathtaking, relaxing place to stay at. Very acomadateing for family and friends. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

Amazing property

Wonderful location not to mention a beautiful home. It was well-supplied with everything we needed in the kitchen, laundry and not to mention towels for the beach and pool. We enjoyed using the pool, eating star fruit from the trees on the property and sitting on the lanai in the morning while drinking Kona coffee. We explored several beaches, farmers markets, coffee tours, lava tubes, Volcano National Park, snorkeling with manta rays, boogie boarding and playing frisbee on the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

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

Lovely stay for family of 5

I agree with all of the positive reviews below. A wonderful place to stay - perfect for our 2-week island getaway with 3 teenagers!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane A B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Private, spacious, relaxing

The owners of this home have created a welcoming oasis in a residential neighborhood removed from the busy areas of town. It is by no means quiet, though - the birds and insects make quite a racket throughout the night. It could be a challenging environment for light sleepers … and while we loved sharing the interior with geckos, others may not. You do have to drive everywhere - nothing is walkable. But it’s lovely staying home! The house and lanai are airy and incredibly spacious, with very comfortable furnishings. There is a great deal of separation between the three bedrooms, each with its own full bath. The beds were ok - too soft for our tastes. The kitchen is well appointed; our only disappointment was having no ice, as the ice-maker was clogged & the property manager did not respond to a request to fix it. The pool is wonderful, as long as you have two bathing suits - one for the pool and one for the beach, as the waters can’t mix without an algae bloom. There was one day where the water was too low and it made a flushing sound every 5-10 minutes. The property manager didn’t respond to a call about that, either, but the pool company did, thank goodness! The price was comparable to a much less appealing condo in Princeville on Kauai, where we spent the previous 5 nights, so it felt like a good value. I would stay here again for an all-adult vacation if I were ever to go back to Kona.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne F.

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

As locals live

There were three of us: mother, daughter, & grandmother ( who grew up on big island). Wanted daughter to experience Hawaii as grandma sort of did. We choose Ono house. Perfect for us. No AC and an open house. New little frogs are loud!!!! REALLY! We had the luxury of super appliances, salt water pool, outdoor kitchen, koi pond, (and more), with the open trade winds and fans. If you want to feel Hawaii like most Hawaiians do, Ono house is it! Great front lanai and great spaces.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Albert A.

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

Relaxing

Ono Oasis is a lovely, peaceful, relaxing place. A couple of negatives: Was a little difficult getting answers from property manager in a timely manner. Pool cleaners were not very friendly. Over all it's a wonderful place.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Open concept

The property was beautiful and spacious! We stayed with our kiddos and loved looking for any fruits in season. It was very open, which we liked, but It did make privacy a bit complicated... There is no taking naps while kids are playing in the pool; it was echoed into and throughout the house.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal J.

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

Perfect Escape

This is a wonderful property. We enjoyed the outdoor kitchen every night. Watching the geckos and looking for Opal. The pool is AMAZING. Good location for going anywhere on the island.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri M.

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

Excellent property and epic vacation!

We had a fantastic stay! We had three couples and this place was perfect - we loved the outdoor space the most!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

John C.

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

Great staying at the Oasis.

If you, like us, prefer staying away from the crowds and traffic of Alii Drive or near the Pier, this is a great option. Very secluded grounds on an acre with lunch tropical foliage. The house itself is dated, but in good repair and well maintained. Internet is NOT good, but may not be the owners fault as the area has a reputation for poor service. A signal booster would be a nice inexpensive upgrade. The master bed is fair at best. Again, a little investment in a new improved mattress would be a good idea. Kitchen is well stocked with quality service items. Everything works fine and the pool area is very nice. We would stay again.
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacqueline P.

Beautiful home, excellent pool.

This is a beautiful home and would recommend it. The only drawback is that it has open air ceilings which if it’s cool at night, make the home cool. So depending on the weather and time of year you may need to have warm clothes to wear in the evening and early morning until the home heats up. The pool is great and the home itself is fantastic. Beds were comfy and home is well stocked. The extra kitchen outside is a real plus and we used the grill a lot.
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Fabulous Ono Oasis home on 1/2 acre lush property

Wow, we absolutely loved our stay at the Ono Oasis for 3 weeks. We stayed with another couple and ended up using all three bedrooms since I liked to get up at dawn with the spectacular birdsong and my husband liked to sleep in. I would sneak off to the other guest bedroom and listen to the multitude of birds wake up in the backyard at sunrise while I read in the mornings and sometimes fell back to sleep in the truly comfortable bed. The spacious tropical backyard complete with fish pond and waterfall surrounds the 2800 ft.² house with a full 1/2 acre of tall old growth Palm and Banana trees that insure complete privacy from the neighbouring houses. No one can see you in the back yard or in the private salt water pool which we loved to skinny dip in. The master bedroom and living room lead out to the large Lanai overlooking the ocean at sunset below. Then at night we sat around the circular fire pit next to the waterfall & fish pond and enjoyed the bright stars. It was spectacular. I think my favourite part of the house is the huge indoor/outdoor atrium sunken living room with a huge skylight which acts as the entire ceiling . The atrium is filled with ferns and plants and is truly an indoor / outdoor experience. There is a large two person Hammock in the side yard in the shade of the ample fruit bearing banana trees. In addition to banana trees there are are limes , oranges , mangoes , papaya and pineapple growing on the land you can pick and eat. It really feels like you drove hours to get out into the country to this secluded property yet you are actually in a neighbourhood 10 minutes from downtown Kailua Kona shops, restaurants, snorkelling beaches and tourist attractions. The pool room has snorkelling gear, boogie boards, and beach chairs that you can borrow to go to the nearby sandy beaches with. The property boasts a spacious indoor chefs kitchen and dining room plus a full covered Outdoor Kitchen complete with large grill. Each kitchen has and its own full set of dishes for 12 to use at each of the two separate large dining tables. This place is perfect for a couple on their own or a group of 6 or 8 ( with the additional queen sized off the floor air bed available for use in the TV room area). We want to return next year with our adult children & their spouses. I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed being in this spacious beautifully furnished home that truly lives up to its name
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agi B.

Beautiful, spacious home, pool, jungle garden.

We stayed at the Ono Oasis for a week. What a lovely house. There were 4 of us, but there was so much space that any of the four of us could find a private area to enjoy for reading and relaxing. The layout of the bedrooms and outdoor gardens and patios provided such a sense of spaciousness. We were short car rides from beaches and restaurants and in the middle of a neighborhood, yet the absolute jungle of the gardens gave us complete seclusion. We so enjoyed the salt water pool. We could even see the ocean and sunsets from the big deck that runs across the front of the house. We cooked great meals in the outdoor kitchen and indoors as well. I needed a vacation so badly and only had one week to get relaxation. This place was serene and gave me just what I needed. I hope to return soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

VIRGINIA H.

Private tropical paradise at Ono Oasis

My husband and I stayed at Ono Oasis for a week, and it is truly a spectacular property: a spacious house set on a half acre plus lot, surrounded by beautifully landscaped, lush tropical vegetation. The property is set high above the ocean, with spectacular views of the sunset over the water. The house is beautifully furnished in a Hawaiian style, with carved wooden furniture, antiques, and lovely accent pieces. The very large kitchen is built for entertaining, and has everything the guests might need to prepare a great meal. Wake up to the birdsong, grind the delicious Kona coffee in the morning, and sit outside with a cup, by the swimming pool, or in the outdoor kitchen area, and watch the birds flying from tree to tree. Some of the best bird watching on the Big Island is right at Ono Oasis, and I spent many hours in the heated salt water swimming pool, looking up at the palm and bamboo trees that are home to saffron finches, yellow billed cardinals, Northern cardinals, Japanese white eyes, and a number of other birds. Aimakapa fishpond is located just inland from Honokohau Beach in Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park, a few miles from Ono Oasis, and is another great area for bird watching. You might also see sea turtles sunning themselves on the beach here, too! The beds and bedding at Ono Oasis are very comfortable and of high quality. The host provides plenty of towels and beach towels in the well appointed bathrooms. The ceiling fans provide a lovely breeze at night, combined with the breeze coming in from the floor to ceiling screened balcony doors. Ono Oasis is just a couple of miles from Magic Sands Beach and Alii Drive, and it is an easy trip to Safeway for groceries. Costco is only a few miles away, as well. The property manager met us at Ono Oasis to walk us through the property, and was responsive to any questions we had later. This is a wonderful place to stay, private and elegant. A day trip across the island (with bird watching along the way) to Hilo, with lunch at Tina's Garden Café, a Thai fusion restaurant, is best followed by a dip in the pool at Ono Oasis. The pool is a perfect way to end all of the days! One trip to Ono Oasis is just not enough; we hope to return!