Escape to Kailua-Kona for a tropical getaway with your loved ones when you book 'Keauhou Jade! This lovely 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental condo comfortably sleeps 4 adult guests and up to 2 children. Situated on the second floor of a 4-unit building within the Keauhou Palena complex and featuring a furnished lanai overlooking a golf course with peek-a-boo views of the ocean, this home ensures a memorable getaway! -- THE PROPERTY -- Master Bedroom: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa (best suited for 2 children) Your vacation begins the moment you arrive at the beautifully maintained complex, nestled on a golf course, within minutes of the pristine shores of Kahalu'u Beach. You will enjoy the convenience of the reserved parking space directly in front of the unit. This well-maintained complex is beautifully landscaped and offers a quiet and relaxing setting, yet is only a short drive to the bustling activity of the downtown Kailua-Kona area shops and restaurants. At the complex, you'll enjoy access to the community pool and fitness center. You'll love retreating to the second-floor condo unit to unwind in the 878 square feet of cozy living space. Inside, the unit features tropical decor, comfortable furnishings, and windows throughout, providing views of the tropical landscaping from every room. The window wall that opens from the living room to the lanai further draws your attention to the beautiful Hawaiian setting. The fully equipped kitchen offers everything you need to prepare home-cooked meals, which can be enjoyed in the dining area or on the lanai. After watching the sunset, lounge on the cozy living room sofa, while you watch cable TV. In addition to the master bedroom, there is a second bedroom that offers privacy by simply closing an accordion partition. After a good night's rest in one of the comfy beds, step out to the lanai where you will enjoy the pleasing fragrance of the plumeria tree, a refreshing sea breeze, and several local bird species flitting about in the shrubs. You may delight in seeing a Saffron Finch, Yellow-billed Cardinal, Java Sparrow or Zebra Dove. In the distance, you can also make out the ocean, where you can spend the rest of your day. -- THE LOCATION -- Go snorkeling at Kahalu'u Beach, enjoy lunch at The Coffee Shack, and after a few more adventures around the area, savor dinner at Sam Choy's, where you'll catch a beautiful sunset view! Before heading home, ice cream lovers will greatly enjoy eating the Tropical Dreams Ice Cream at Discovery Antiques and Ice Cream. End your evenings unwinding in the soothing waters of the community pool with your loved ones. A short drive or a 20-minute walk takes you to Kahalu'u Beach Park for some of the best snorkeling on the island. This tiny sheltered cove offers calm waters in which to snorkel. Here you will find the Honu (Green Sea Turtles) swimming all around you. In addition, you can enjoy the many colorful fish species such as Yellow Tang, Trumpet Fish, Box Fish, Trigger Fish, and Humuhumunukunukuapuaa. Be sure to take a waterproof camera to capture your underwater adventure! The park also offers an opportunity to do some paddle boarding or surfing if that is your activity of choice. Another short walk will take you to Keauhou Bay where you can book a guided snorkel trip or an evening adventure with the Manta Rays. There is also a small city park close by which offers a fabulous view of the ocean and provides an excellent photo opportunity to capture the beautiful Hawaiian sunsets. There are many attractive day trips you can take as well! A visit to Volcanoes National Park is an opportunity you don't want to miss. Plan on staying for dinner at the Volcano House where you can view the plume of Kilauea from your table. Be sure to take a short detour on the road to South Point to Paradise Meadows for some delicious Zebra Macadamia Nuts, have lunch in Naalehu at the Punalu'u Bake Shop for some Hawaiian sweet bread and then enjoy the beauty of the nearby Black Sand Beach. Another recommended day trip is a drive to Akaka Falls State Park where you can enjoy the lush tropical rainforest and magnificent water falls. Then continue a short way to Hilo for a humongous pancake lunch at Hawaiian Style Café. While there don't miss a visit to Big Island Candies and Rainbow Falls. These are just some of the things to do on the Big Island. For more information please consult our Guide that we have provided in the condo. After a day of exploring, you'll find plenty of great restaurants to choose from in Kailua-Kona. Some favorites include Annie's for scrumptious hamburgers, the Coffee Shack for great sandwiches and a spectacular view, Sam Choy's for an evening sunset dinner, and Huggo's on the Rocks for live entertainment and delicious mud pie. With so much to see and do right outside the door, you're sure to have an unforgettable getaway while staying at this wonderful vacation rental condo! -- THE EVOLVE DIFFERENCE -- Evolve Vacation Rental wants your vacation experience to be everything you hoped for and exactly what you needed. To make it easy, we help you find a property you love, offer world-class support seven days a week, and make sure our properties are safe, clean, and ready for your stay. Even better, each home has a Guest Contact available 24/7 for anything that’s on your mind. It’s a fresh new approach to vacation rental. Try Evolve today! -- ADDITIONAL DETAILS -- Key Residence Features: - Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, private lanai with patio furniture, in-unit laundry machines, cable TV, free WiFi, and more! - Enjoy access to the community amenities, including a saltwater pool and fitness center! - Fantastic location - On a golf course, within minutes of restaurants, shopping, Kahalu'u Beach, Keauhou Bay, Akaka Falls, Volcanoes National Park, and Black Sand Beach! - Recent remodel to the home includes: new love seat and sleeper couch, new dishwasher, newly painted walls in master bedroom and both bathrooms, new hardware, refurbished cabinets in both baths, replaced mirror and lighting in master bath and replaced all interior doors - Airport: Kona International Airport - 73-200 Kupipi St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, (~14.2 miles away) HAWAII COUNTY RESTRICTIONS: - Quiet hours shall be from 9:00pm to 8:00am, during which time the noise from the rental shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors - Sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries during non-quiet hours shall not be more excessive than would be otherwise associated with a residential area - Guest vehicles shall be parked in the designated onsite parking area - The STVR (short term vacation rental) shall not be used for commercial purposes -- POLICIES -- Policies: - No smoking - No pets allowed - No parties, events or large gatherings - Note that 4 guests can sleep comfortably in the bedrooms, but the addition of 2 children on the sleeper sofa is permitted (please inquire with Evolve) - Must be at least 30 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - Please note this condo comfortably sleeps 4 adults but the maximum occupancy is flexible up to 6 if you are traveling with children - Stays longer than 2 weeks require a mid stay cleaning of another $150 Additional fees and taxes may apply