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Big Island Oceanview Duplex House

United States - HI - Kailua Kona

ID : US00104914

Became a member in: 2017

Renewal Date: 01/Dec/2024

3Exchanges

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We are

Contact exchange Member

Jim is a retired Military officer. Carol is a Silver Jewelry & Fused Glass Artist We raised 6 children while living in many locations, both in the USA and abroad. Now we often travel off our Hawaiian island and have informally exchanged homes with long time friends several times. The total success of those home exchanges spurred us into joining Home Link. This exchange program is working extremely well for us.

About us

Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Fishing,
Watersports,
Large Families,
Hiking,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts
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Affiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Veterans & Military ,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Homemakers,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Fashion,
Communty Service Volunteers
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Profession
Retired Army Officer and Silver/Glass Artist
Our pets
an extremely friendly Golden Doodle

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Our home exchange reviews

Graham & Helen
Australia
Sep 1, 2023 - Sep 30, 2023

Leanne & Kelvin
Australia
May 26, 2023 - Jun 9, 2023

Karen
Australia
Oct 5, 2022 - Oct 16, 2022
Hawaiian Haven
Jim and Carol, Thank you so much for your kind hospitality and for sharing your spacious comfortable home. We loved our stay. And we especially loved ...
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Jim and Carol, Thank you so much for your kind hospitality and for sharing your spacious comfortable home. We loved our stay. And we especially loved Kono. Thanks for sharing your sunset views with pupus- we leave with happy memories and look forward to welcoming you to Perth.
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MIchelle
United States
Jun 7, 2021 - Jun 22, 2021
An amazing stay in Hawaii
We had such a wonderful time at Jim and Carol´s Big Island house. There were so many lovely areas to enjoy--the backyard hot tub with the avocado tree...
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We had such a wonderful time at Jim and Carol´s Big Island house. There were so many lovely areas to enjoy--the backyard hot tub with the avocado tree overhead, the lovely lanai with an ocean sunset view, the cozy hammocks, and more. Jim and Carol left everything we could want for a perfect Hawaii stay--boogie boards, snorkel gear, local beer, juices and honey. They were great to work with in setting up the exchange, and very helpful with lots of great local tips. Mahalo!
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Leigh & John
Australia
Jun 4, 2020 - Jun 15, 2020

Heather & Douglas
United Kingdom
May 1, 2020 - May 15, 2020

Trevor & Rayna
New Zealand
May 1, 2018 - Oct 1, 2018

Celia
New Zealand
Jan 3, 2018 - Jan 20, 2018

Anne
New Zealand
Oct 1, 2019 - Nov 1, 2019

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Downstairs entrance

Upstairs livingroom

Upstairs kitchen

Large lanai upstairs

Upstairs master bedroom

Upstairs Guest Bath

Home exhange in,United States,Kailua Kona,spa

Spa

Sunset ocean view from lanai

Downstairs Master Bedroom

Downstairs Master Bath

Downstairs bunk room

Downstairs Guest Bath

Downstairs Living Room

Downstairs Kitchen

Downstairs Lanai

Sleeping capacity8
Bedrooms4
Bathrooms4

Non-simultaneous Home Exchange

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Weekend Home Exchange

Long-term Home Exchange

Homesit Offered

Smoking Not Allowed

Children Welcome

Use of Personal Car is possible

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Open to all dates and destinations

Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

A convenient 6 min. from the airport & 20 min from Restaurant Row on Kailua Bay in Kailua-Kona. 3 thousand sq. ft. indoors plus 1,500 sq. ft. total for 3 lanais.
Each duplex level has its own full kitchen, open concept living dining area, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths & laundry. You choose which level you wish to stay in. Hillside ocean view location allows full sized windows and sliding doors on both lower and upper levels. On the lower level the bunk room is a tremendous hit with kids of all ages but also works well for an adult couple sleeping on the bottom queen bed. Then 4 twin sized bunks will still be available for sleeping kids as well. On each level the master bedroom connects to a spaceous master bathroom. The Hot Tub is of course available no mater which level you decide to stay on. Meals on any of the lanais are always memory makers for our guests and past house exchangers. Convenient to the island's best beaches and activities. Gorgeous Makalei Golf Course is 5 min. from the front door. Our house is in the perfect location for island touring. Adult and kid friendly home.

Type

House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence

Amenities

Wheelchair accessible
Access for the disabled
Bathroom / toilet wheel chair accessible
Balcony / Deck
Cleaning service available
Dishwasher
Clothes Washer
Clothes Dryer
Microwave Oven
View
Equipped for Children
Garden
Baby Equipment
Private parking
Terrace / Patio

Entertainment

DVD
Internet access
TV
Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Family Room / Playroom

Extras

None

Setting

Suburban

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

A typical Hawaiian neighborhood, close but not too close to groceries, shopping etc. As an Islander I chose it because it we love living so near some of Hawaii's very best beaches.

Outdoor Activities

Beach
Cultural Events
Canoeing / Kayaking
Diving
Fishing
Golfing
Tennis
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Public Swimming Pool
Sailing
Scuba Diving / Surfing

Leisure

Park / Playground
Cafés
Gym / Health Club
Restaurants
Shopping

Cultural Activities

Concerts
Galleries
Museums

Transport Nearby

Car Necessary

Neighbourhood Services

Supermarket

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

Minutes from tropical mountain hiking trails and ancient Hawaiian beach trails. A multitude of golf courses and beaches to choose from are less than 45 min. away. Night dive with manta rays or snorkel with Hawaiian green turtles or dolphins. Zip line over gorges and through the jungle. Brose art galleries, tour coffee farms, visit ancient Hawaiian villages, see our Volcano, and 2 National parks.

Our favourite restaurants

Cafés & bars

Special places to shop

Leisure and cultural activities

Walks or jogging paths

along any beach
hike 5.6 miles to Green Sand Beach, near S. Point
Pu'u Loa Petroglyph trail, Volcanoes Nat. Park

Interesting day trips

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
PU'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
Mauna Kea Summit...13,796 feet above sea level

Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

Ours is a non smoking house and yard.

If we are in residence we can host sea kayaking excursions with our 2 large kayaks. Otherwise our paddle
boards and kayaks are not to be used by guests. We have a generous selection of beach equipment that will be available for guest use.

Due to our tropical location kitchen trash must be removed daily to the outside trash cans.

Upstairs kitchen pots must stay upstairs for use on the induction stove top only. Downstairs Kitchen pots will not work on the upstairs induction stove top.

Otherwise we expect all our guests to
relax and enjoy our home and our island.

Conditions

Children Welcome
Pets Not Allowed
Smoking Not Allowed
Plant Care Not Needed

Use of Personal Car

Use of Personal Car is possible

Home Exchange Type

Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Homesit Offered