77-153 Hoohonua Ct, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

Island living in this bright and airy 3-bedroom, 2-bath furnished home, located in desirable Keauhou View Estates. The 3rd bedroom is furnished as an office guest bedroom. High ceilings and an open layout create a spacious, inviting feel, while the private flag lot offers partial ocean views, cool breezes, and two grassy yard areas with new fencing. The home also features ample parking and a peaceful neighborhood setting with sidewalks. Home is equipped with a PV system which helps with reducing electric bills. Conveniently located just minutes from Ali'i Drive, you'll have easy access to beaches, snorkeling, and shopping in both Kona and Keauhou. Rental Terms: Available September 1st, 2026 Rent: $4,250/month + GET Security Deposit: $4,250 Lease: 6 months (possible extension) Tenant Pays: Electric, water (optional cable/trash) Owner Pays: Landscaping and pest control Garage: Access for one vehicle (partial storage reserved by owner) Pets: Negotiable! **Owner is ok if Household income is 2x the amount of rent** RENTAL QUALIFICATIONS & COMPANY POLICIES Thank you for your interest in renting a property managed by Knutson & Associates. To ensure a fair, consistent, and legally compliant screening process, all applicants must meet the qualifications below. Each application is reviewed using objective criteria; however, approval is not guaranteed and is subject to property-specific requirements, owner approval where applicable, and verification of all submitted information. To complete an application, applicants should be prepared to provide 3 5 years of residential history, contact information for prior landlords or housing references, proof of income, and valid government-issued identification for all occupants age 18 or older. GENERAL INCOME REQUIREMENT Combined net monthly household income should generally equal at least three (3) times the monthly rent amount, unless otherwise stated for a specific property. Additional reserves, guarantors, or prepayment may be considered where legally permissible and at owner discretion. 1. SUFFICIENT INCOME / FINANCIAL ABILITY TO PAY RENT Applicants must demonstrate stable, verifiable income sufficient to meet rental obligations. Acceptable documentation may include, but is not limited to: * Recent pay stubs * Employment offer letter or employment verification * W-2s or 1099s * Recent tax returns * Social Security / pension / retirement statements * Bank or brokerage statements * Trust income documentation * Other reliable proof of recurring income Self-employed applicants may be required to provide the most recent two (2) years of federal tax returns and/or recent business bank statements. Retired applicants may be required to provide pension, retirement, investment, or bank documentation sufficient to verify ability to pay. Applicants who own a home and are not presently renting may be required to provide: * Current mortgage statement(s) showing account status and indicating no delinquency or past due balance; and * Recorded deed or ownership documentation. Applicants who purchased a home in cash (no mortgage) may be required to provide: * Closing/settlement statement (HUD-1, ALTA, or equivalent); and * Recorded deed or ownership documentation. Additional documentation may be requested if income, assets, obligations, or housing history cannot be reasonably verified. 2. POSITIVE RESIDENTIAL / RENTAL HISTORY Applicants should provide 3 5 years of residential history including addresses, dates of occupancy, and landlord / property manager contact information where available. Screening may consider: * Timely rent payment history * Lease compliance * Proper notice given upon move-out * Property care / housekeeping * Neighbor complaints or disturbances * Prior evictions or unlawful detainer actions * Outstanding balances owed to landlords or utilities Homeownership history may be considered as a positive housing reference when applicable. 3. CREDIT HISTORY A credit score of 630 or higher is strongly recommended, though score alone does not guarantee approval or denial. Review may include: * Overall credit profile * Payment history * Collections, charge-offs, judgments, bankruptcies * Debt obligations relative to income * Prior housing-related delinquency Applicants with lower scores may still be considered depending on compensating factors such as strong income, reserves, co-applicant strength, or excellent housing history, where permitted by law. 4. PHOTO IDENTIFICATION All applicants age 18 or older must submit valid government-issued photo identification prior to processing, such as: * Driver's license * State ID * Passport * Military ID Failure to provide identification may delay or prevent processing. 5. ANIMAL SCREENING / PETS / ASSISTANCE ANIMALS All applicants must complete required screening through our affiliated portal, even if no animal is present. For no-pet properties, applicants must certify they do not have animals. For pet-friendly properties, applicants with pets must complete screening and provide requested records. Applicants requesting accommodation for an assistance animal, emotional support animal (ESA), or service animal must complete the applicable screening process consistent with fair housing laws. https : //knutsonassociates.petscreening. com/ 6. APPLICATION FEES / VALIDITY PERIOD * Application fees are non-refundable once submitted and screening has begun. * Fees paid through Zillow or third-party platforms are paid directly to that provider. * Approved screening information may remain valid for 60 days, and may be considered for other available properties managed by Knutson & Associates, subject to updated availability and owner/property criteria. 7. OCCUPANCY / MATERIAL MISREPRESENTATION All occupants must be disclosed on the application. False, misleading, incomplete, or omitted information may result in denial, cancellation of approval, lease termination where lawful, or forfeiture of holding deposits subject to applicable law. 8. FAIR HOUSING / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Knutson & Associates complies with applicable federal, state, and local fair housing laws. Applications are evaluated using lawful, neutral screening criteria without discrimination.