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Ocean View / The Gecko - Major renovations just completed.

Vacation home in Ocean View with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Interior
Fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Property grounds
Exterior
Located in the heart of Ocean View, this charming ground floor unit offers a comfortable king bed and sofa that sleeps one adult or two children. Enjoy keyless entry to your home away from home, equipped with a kitchen featuring refrigerator, stovetop, toaster oven and coffee pot.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Mountain view

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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.

Ocean View / The Gecko - Major renovations just completed.

This is a ground floor unit with free parking just outside your door. There is a unit above this. There is a comfortable king bed and a sofa in the bedroom. The sofa sleeps one adult or two children. Not a pull-out.
In the heart of Ocean View, 1 block from Hwy 11. Walking distance to the local stores and town bar & grill.
The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, stovetop, toaster oven, and coffee pot/coffee filters. Dishes, cooking utensils. Dish Soap, sponge, hand soap, trash bags, paper towel roll is provided, but not replenished during your stay.
The bathroom has a shower stall, and complementary size shampoo, conditioner, body wash.
This rental has a shared BBQ grill and gazebo. The house is about a block from restaurants, gas stations, a post office, and grocery stores. There is a keyless entry. You will be sent your code before arrival. No food is provided.
There is a private patio adjoining the bedroom, parking is also available on the side.
Kula Kai Caverns, South Point, and the Kahuku Branch of the National Park are close by. South Point Suds is across the highway about a block away for any laundry needs, They have new washers and a drop-off service if you do not want to stay and do your own laundry.
(This property is under new ownership.)

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking outside

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Smoking is allowed outdoors but we ask that you stay at least 20' away from the home. Thank you

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number TA-142-766-7456-01, GE-142-766-7456-01

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Da Corner House/the Gecko
Ocean View Estates The Gecko
Ocean View Estates/The Gecko Captain Cook
Ocean View Estates/The Gecko Private vacation home
Ocean View Estates/The Gecko Private vacation home Captain Cook

About the neighborhood

Map
Ocean View, HI

What's nearby

  • Coastal Nature Trail - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Manuka State Park - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Manuka State Wayside Park - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Kula Kai Caverns - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Honoma - 15 min drive - 6.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Kai Loki's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪L&L Drive-In - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mehe's Ka'u Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ka-Lae Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Grinds - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean View / The Gecko - Major renovations just completed. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Ocean View / The Gecko - Major renovations just completed.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Ocean View / The Gecko - Major renovations just completed. located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Coastal Nature Trail and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Kula Kai Caverns is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

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Ocean View / The Gecko - Major renovations just completed. Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 34 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful place

It was a cute, quiet place for 2. Close to Stores very convenient place for visitors.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

Nice Place

Good location with exceptional views. Great communication and help from proprietor. Clean and accommodating just as described.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin H.

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

Gecko house

Stay was enjoyable and quite. Good WiFi convenient location for me for work and site seeing all there is to offer on the south side of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

jacob b.

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

Jake's Visit

We visit 2 or 3 times a year. We love the place it's close to my partner father. Beautiful place an quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Gregg D.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Adequate

Nice grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wanda F.

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

Wedding party

For the most part it was fantastic. The property manager was absolutely amazing! Yvette made sure I was welcomed and had everything needed for a great experience. I may stay here again. Close to Kona, Hilo and beaches as well as restaurants, gas and markets. I’m
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Isabelle L.

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

Don’t go there!!

We were not able to
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer P.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Oceaview stay

We arrived late at Oceanview. I had notified a different person than the host who is here. We were told to use a code which didn’t work on our door. The apartment we were assigned was occupied. I had made reservations 3 weeks in advance. The host had no idea we were arriving and assigned us a different apartment. The apartment did have an extra bed which was better for us for 3 people. The apartment isn’t as clean as it could be but livable. It’d be nice to have a broom and cleaning supplies in the apartment. It’s great to have a washer and drier available. The location is very far from Hilo and Kona for shopping and beaches. I haven’t seen the host on sight since the second day we arrived. Overall it has been ok. Wild cats rome free.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

cherry p.

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

Quiet and comfy

Look forward to another stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary s.

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

Jan 2025

Will recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron H.

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

Beautiful

The owner has several properties in the area and this one is top of the line. Plenty of room, very comfortable, excellent location. i was traveling solo but this place would be fine for a family or 2 couples traveling together.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

haeri R.

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

No access

Ended up spending night in the car because access information was inaccurate and could not even get in touch with property owner/manager. Eventually stay was canceled by talking to VRBO (on the phone waiting for 55 min) and had to find something in a scramble which did not allow me to book for original date. This was one of the worst experience u have had
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sue Z.

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

Home base while setting up our forever home.

The gecko is definitely more updated than its nextdoor neighbor. Both were spotless. However both are in dire need of new loveseats, or at least do a serious deep cleaning of these. The bed was very comfortable, which is amazing considering how bad my back is! The location was perfect for us because our forever home is in lower Ocean View. But for tourist it would be the perfect half way point between Hilo & Kona. And Pinapple the cat is adorable!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Tanya S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Gecko stay

Beautiful and nice surroundings. Caretaker ,Jennifer ,is friendly and very responsive. Inaccurate description of couch. I expected a futon. Couch was very dirty and by front door was dirty. She said she would correct the description. I would return. I suggested that she toss the old couch and table.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Beautiful upgrade

We were upgraded to a bigger unit which was recently remodeled. More than we expected.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer P.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Oceanview property

I guess we had great expectations for this place. We had noticed on the website The Gecko was renovated which was the only one advertised on the website. As to our knowledge there are six available apartments. We have no idea what the other five look like. They should be advertised on the sight atleast it should state there are 6 apartments. When we arrived late into the night, our time 12:30 AM nobody was available when we tried to use the last digits of my phone # to enter The Gecko. Later we found out by a couple staying there that they were long term??? The couple who were staying at The Gecko informed us the host was in another building. We startled her awake so she thought we were thieves. Finally at about 2:30 our time we were able to enter The Starfish. As we entered we smelled mold because under the sink in the kitchen was a leaky faucet . The baking pans must be emptied every two days or they spill over on the shelf below. The knobs of the stove must be removed to turn on the burners. The stove door is rusted. Any sight of fruit is overrun with billions of fruit flies. The bathroom floor boards haven’t been cleaned in years. Paint is peeling off the walls and cabinet. The shower curtain is not clean. What’s disturbing is a swinging partial door to the bathroom right next to the bedroom. If a person sleeping wants to hear the kerplunk of a BM it’s fine!! Wild cats roam the property begging for food. We were finally given some to feed them .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Marilee W., Goodyear AZ

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

Disaster

Arrived at checkin time. Sheets were in the middle of the bed. Every towel in the place was used. Nothing was cleaned. Neither the property manager or the owner answered our messages until we received a call from the owner in the evening. It was the middle of the night for him so we told him we had borrowed sheets and towels from my brother who is staying with friends while he builds a home. We swept, cleaned toilet, shower, sinks and piled laundry, emptied trash. Did not bother to clean bugs out of refrigerator but texted pictures to Owner. He was to respond next day but we never heard from him again. Next day “Mgr” sent us code to cleaning room to get towels. We survived but it wasn’t fun. GFI outlet wasn’t functioning in bathroom so hairdryer had to be used in kitchen. TV is mounted on the wall behind the loveseat in the living space, totally useless. This appeared to be the best available in Ocean View - better get a rental car and a hotel in Kailua Kona.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

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

Gecko stay

Great location. Taylor quite helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

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

Great place!

Great place to work out of, location,l ocation location . Gary Weber
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ocean View

Perfect for a single dude or a couple who need a place to sleep. Entry code provided didn't work, but after a text and call to the property manager, I was given the correct code and the rest of my stay was wonderful. Overall, a great homebase to explore the island!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

House hunting

Aloha, our stay was fun as well as fruitful. We bought a house here in OV. Our only problem was we were given via your email, the wrong entry code. The code we were given was 3546……. We found the night we checked in we should have used the last four digits of my phone number. We got in only with the help of the up stairs people. They had a phone contact number, we did not. Before arrival I had requested such a number, but never got a reply. I strongly suggest a readily available contact phone/message number. Other than that and trouble getting the electric cook top to work, we really enjoyed our stay. The location is great and the newly remodel is clean and neat. I built houses here for many years, so good job. Mahalos B & G 🏝️
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

David E.

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

Ocean view

Nice quadplex with decent driving distances to beaches and attractions on the south end of the big island. Only thing keeping this from a 5 star review is we ran out of water without knowledge the tank was low. They are on a rain water harvesting system only. Otherwise it was fine. Don’t let this water issue prevent you from booking your stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tory A.

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

Pleasant and fulfilling

The property had everything we needed and nothing we didn't. It's perfect for two people. The property manager/owner was busy doing upgrades so you know the place is taken care of. Would recommend the property to friends and family
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail W.

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

Simple and comfortable

My friend and I stayed here for 5 nights and enjoyed our time. The space is small, so I personally wouldn't have wanted to share the room w/more than 1 other person. When we first arrived the password lock wasn't the correct number, but getting ahold of the property management was very easy and they were quick to rectify the issue. The water is 100% rain water and is thoroughly filtered for use and consumption. The neighborhood is quiet and it's a pretty easy walk to the local coffee/breakfast spot. Having never been to Hawaii before, I didn't realize how rural Ocean View is. It takes at least an hour to get too Kona. It's a beautiful drive, but a distance to consider when it comes to sight seeing. A plus side to staying in Ocean View though is you are within 30min of Volcano National Park and Punalu'u (black sand beach).
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kimberly K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

It was small and cute for a gateway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022