The Onion House, Hawaii... Vacation in a Work of Art
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The Onion House is fully permitted and legal as a short term vacation rental under the new County of Hawaii Guidelines
The STVR Registration Number is: STVR-19-361289
The Nonconforming Use Certificate Number is: NUC-19-1205
("Nonconforming" basically means that our vacation rental is not located in a resort zone.)
Hawaii State Tax ID # GE-157-258-9568-01

"An architecture so full of life it seems to breathe!"

-Global Architecture Magazine

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Swimming pool reflection of Onion House

Kona, the Big Island of Hawaii


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A personal retreat in a work of art can have a profound transformational effect.  

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Created for the McCormick Spice family, the Onion House offers visitors a unique vacation experience set in an unforgettable slice of Hawaii's history. 
 You will have the entire place to yourself, (The whole vegetable!), ideal for a personal retreat, creative rejuvenation, or as 'base camp' for exploring the Big Island.
The Onion House has been featured by: 
  • NY Times
  • Architectural Digest
  • Global Architecture Magazine
  • The Travel Channel
  • The Fine Living Channel
  • The Learning Channel
  • MTV 'Extreme Cribs,’
  • HGTV. 
  • Southern Possibilities

Lava Rock walls create a high terrace overlooking the sea, where two arching domes lie surrounded by pool, terrace and gardens. Light filters through colorful stained glass walls and translucent roof panels. 


With stunning visual aesthetics and luscious tropical surroundings, the compound affords ample privacy in which to swim, sunbathe, and enjoy the gardens, terrace, and 70 foot turquoise pool. A covered outdoor walkway connects the separate master bedroom, with private walled meditation garden, to the main structure, which holds two smaller bedrooms, bath, and fully equipped kitchen. 


3 bed/ 2 bath; sleeps 6.  (1 King; 1 Queen; 1 Double) With grounds of nearly an acre, the home is five minutes from town, restaurants, adventures and beaches, yet worlds away.
Hand-built in 1962 by renowned architect Kendrick Bangs Kellogg, an innovator of Organic Architecture, the home features stained glass by James Hubbell.  The home has been lovingly restored by artist Beth McCormick (niece of the original owner) whose artwork germinated in this setting. In 2017, the home was purchased by new owners, , who continue to offer it as a unique destination.
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The Onion House Artworks

'Wild Houses' Courtesy of Broadview Media


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History of the Onion House

Guest's video of their week at the Onion House.


Arts, Eats, Adventures
 Find the unique, the hand-crafted, the treasures that exist nowhere else on earth.  These are my suggestions for planning your vacation, whether you're interested in the arts, in hiking, snorkeling, diving, the volcano, or the island food scene.   

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www.OnionHouseHawaii.com      

Contact:
TheOnionHouse@gmail.com
​+1 (415) 662-3648 (leave message)
 

Location: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; about 15 minutes from KOA airport in Kona, on the Big Island.  

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