Ed S.
January 2025
Beautiful and comfortable house with everything you need! We’d rent again.
Matt F.
March 2024
A beautiful, spacious, and unique house that is perfect for two families traveling together. Great location near Hapuna Beach and Waimea. Host was fantastic and the house had everything one would need.
Ann G.
January 2023
It was perfect for our expanded family and made all the better by the hosts' attitude toward having our dogs stay with us. There was great space for socializing, good privacy when wanted, and a lovely serenity to the place
Paul C.
January 2023
If you want to stay in a large, roomy, private home, this is your place. Peaceful, and great for a large family or multiple couples. The home is extremely well appointed with anything you would ever need. Every day we were amazed at what we found in the house. The kitchen is gourmet, fully stocked from the coffee to and spices. Every appliance you would ever need. There is a bar that could be a professional restaurant bar. Multiple areas to eat indoors and outdoors with large group seating. The bedrooms were generous and bedding was very good. The layout of the house gave everyone the privacy they needed. The patio/lanai/pool are is newly refurbished and the best part of the property. The jacuzzi, however, is really difficult to operate and we never got it working properly despite being given instructions. The property manager was amazing and highly responsive by phone and text. Even on Christmas Day!
We did buy the daily resort fee to get beach access etc. Although no problem getting the passes etc, the hotels were overbooked and for 7 days we were unable to sit at the beach due to not enough beach chairs or umbrellas. This is a Mauna Kea problem, but be aware that holidays are very busy if this is the time you are going and you will face hoards of people! It was great retreating to the peace of the pool and lanai. The downside of this property is that it is older and badly in need of a major renovation. The furniture in the family room is worn and uncomfortable. The bathrooms are not modern and do need also a renovation. For the higher price over the holidays, this was a disappointment. The kitchen area does get very warm, and we were lucky that the winter evenings cooled down, but summer would be a problem in that regards. The AC in the bedrooms does work very well, so sleeping is not a problem. We would stay here again, but not over a holiday period due to the high cost and the crowds. Also the VRBO add on costs are terrible. The host and the property manager are SUPER and very accommodating to our early arrival and later departure needs.
Thank you for a great stay. Pam and Family
James P.
September 2022
Superb location and view of the ocean. This is really a very lovely house with lots of room and privacy for a large group. Access to Mona Kea Resort makes this a true resort stay. The layout is fantastic for two families. The property is somewhat older and a few features are not up to date. Our sense is that the property did not get a good maintenance check over before we arrived as certain lighting around the pool had to be fixed by us. One feature that was not positive was that the main portion of the house is not air conditioned and was quite hot, especially the kitchen.
brian s.
January 2022
My family loved our stay at Mauna Kea. Host Judy was exceptional to communicate with and the home is perfect for families. We miss being there every day, hope to return soon.
Denise D.
January 2022
We really enjoyed our stay after a rough start with flight delays and then getting to the home too late to get any food (the Island really shuts down after 11). Also, please note that you have to go to the Westin (next door) if you want the signing privileges at the Mauna Kea. Totally worth it but I just did not realize I had to go there to get the wristbands, etc. The home was perfect for our 3 adult children. Everyone had their own space. The pool and outdoor area were amazing and it is just a 15 minute walk to the Mauna Kea....best beach on the island. We wanted to book again for next Christmas but already reserved! We hope to be back! Very responsive property manager and owners. Aloha!
Zoe G.
January 2022
We stayed here for 10 days over Christmas break. It was the perfect set-up for both kids and grandparents alike, with something for everyone! The property is spacious and seems to have everything you may need. The owners and property managers we're very helpful and communicative when we had questions. We can't wait to visit again!
Masato N.
October 2021
What a gorgeous, authentically Hawaiian property, complete with ample space for 2 families to spread out, and a beautiful sparkling clean pool overlooking the ocean. Our kids loved seeing the geckos around the property as well as the tropical birds. Everyone enjoyed the magical sunset dinners on the lanai as well as the convenient access to both the Mauna Kea and Weston properties for beach fun, snorkeling and golf. The property gives you the best of both worlds. And to top it off the hosts and property managers were incredibly responsive with top notch service. We'll be back.
Marguerite S.
September 2021
This home is lovely!!! Karlynne is a great property manager, very helpful! The view is fantastic with beautiful sunsets! It was very nice having the benefits of the Mauna Kea and Westin resorts available it was worth the extra fee. We all loved the space and privacy of this beautiful Hawaiian home!!
August 2021
There are myriad pluses to this home. The layout (all the bedrooms are separate and private); the pool, yard, and view are all superb and private with gorgeous ocean views. The kitchen is probably the best-equipped kitchen I've ever had in a vacation home. It was fun to try an induction stove! The beds were comfy and well-appointed. My only criticism is that the home seems somewhat dated--but that's a comment on aesthetics because it is in good shape and was super clean, we had a fabulous time, were comfortable, and had everything we needed.
Ellen B.
July 2021
Amazing house in a spectacular location. This house is beautiful and well stocked with everything you need for enjoying a Hawaiian vacation. The outside hallways to the separate bedrooms is a really cool feature. We loved having our own rooms and bathrooms for each guest with high quality sheets and towels. Having the Mauna Kea resort so close for golf and beach is an added benefit. We explored the island quite a bit during the day from this location and we looked forward to coming back to it every day. Would highly recommend this home. The owners take good care and the on-site property managers are terrific, too. They went out if their way to make sure we had everything we needed. We hope to come back again.
Gray H.
September 2015
We have rented often from VRBO at places around the world and this house exceeded all of our expectations. The written descriptions and photographs on the website are quite accurate and very flattering but really don’t do it justice. It is equipped better than any rental we have ever enjoyed down to an iPod attached to the sound system with a wonderful selection of music; X-Box games that delighted our grandkids and a property manager who responded instantly to a couple of minor but most helpful needs. We plan to return on another day.
Fred H.
August 2015
We have been vacationing on the Big Island for over 35 years and this architecturally splendid home is in a class by itself. With beautiful furnishings, spectacular pool and ocean vistas, this facility is preferentially located on the ocean side of the Moana Kea properties and is within walking distance of the Hotel amenities. The Moana Kea Beach and Golf course are truly world class. If you wish to explore the area we found excellent shopping and restaurants within a few minutes drive of the Moana Kea Resort. Management personnel could not have been more friendly and accommodating with daily housekeeping supplied when requested. A catering company suggested by the owner provided a spectacular 50th anniversary dinner party on the last evening of our stay. Our entourage was delighted with this most scenic and luxurious accommodation.
Karen A.
July 2015
From the moment we drove up the Plumeria tree lined driveway, we knew this lovely home was perfect for our family. The location is ideally located, close to wonderful hiking areas, exploring Hawi, the shaved ice truck (yum!), zip lining and of course, the beautiful Mauna Kea beach and golf course. We love to stay active when we vacation and this is the ideal spot. Then, after a day of fun, we were able to relax in luxury! The home is beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable. It is spacious and has many special areas to enjoy, from the teak lounges around the pool, the couch on the lawn for a sunset, the indoor dining room or the outdoor dining area where we spent much of our time! The sitting/TV room is a great area to either watch a movie, a basketball game or cuddle up and read a book!!! Each bedroom is comfortable, spacious and well appointed. The woodwork throughout the home is particularly lovely. If you enjoy cooking, the kitchen is ideally set up - you will have everything you need at your fingertips! If you like to entertain, the well equipped bar will be perfect to serve up your favorite cocktail! You will feel the love and Aloha in this beautiful home!
Judith K.
June 2015
This is a lovely property, equipped with everything you need for a perfect getaway. The house is beautiful and beautifully decorated (NOT your average anonymous hotel look) and affords your group plenty of spaces to get together while also allowing for privacy when you want it. The house is largely open to the pool area, which is surrounded on its other sides by flowering trees and shrubs, so it feels like you are in your own oasis. For a modest fee, you have access to two world-class resorts, with their pools, amazing beaches, golf, tennis, etc. The property is a perfect base from which to explore the wonders of the Big Island, but you may not want to leave your own private paradise.
June 2015
Fairways South was the ideal spot for our family vacation. The house is beautiful! Decorated perfectly and every last detail is seen to. We wanted for nothing! The house is so well equipped and outfitted we felt we were at home! It has a lovely outside seating area and pool, we spent a lot of time looking at the Pacific ocean from there. It was a slice of Paradise and the house manager saw to our every need. We will be back soon!
David S.
May 2015
This is a wonderful home! It's very comfortable and if it doesn't have something (completely outfitted kitchen with spices, two bar areas, three dining areas, four very comfortable bedrooms, an office and a TV room off the kitchen, a hot tub and pool, numerous lanai furnishings and a maid, kids games, ever car seats and a crib) you don't need it. My wife and I stayed for 12 days until late April, 2015 and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We will definitely be back!
April 2015
We can honestly say that this is by far the nicest house that we have inhabited in our more than 20 years of visiting Mauna Kea! Beautifully appointed with attention to detail and private spaces for all
members of the family, it is a house with a view and hard to beat on all counts! We've already booked for next year.
Rebecca B.
April 2015
Our family loved our visit in this beautiful, comfortable home. The location was wonderful, and the layout of the house provided privacy for everyone. The grandchildren spent hours in the pool, and we all enjoyed the lanai for meals and all the little areas to read a book - or take a nap. Nicole and Elise were so welcoming and gave us lots of tips to make our trip even more enjoyable. It is a very special place.
Michael C.
February 2015
My family of 8 (including two little ones) spent more than a week at the property. It was a perfect place for all of us to kick back and relax. The house is stunning and has something for everyone. The pool and Lanai are amazing. Golfers get to play two great courses at discount prices, beach people have access to both the beach and pool at both Mauna Kea and Hapuna. Location was ideal for us. The separate play room for the kids worked out great, since there is only so much sesame street and mickey mouse that adults can take. Nicole, the house manager was fantastic and handled any issues/questions quickly. The owners were also a joy to deal with. They truly love their home and wanted to make sure that our stay was memorable.
Lisa D.
February 2015
What a fabulous week! This home located on the Mauna Kea golf course offered every luxury imaginable for our recent stay in Hawaii! The layout of the house was perfect for me and my in-laws as we set about celebrating my father-in-laws 80th birthday! He said his daily swims in the pool were his favorite, personally I loved the amazing privacy of the home! Having all of the amenities of the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel was a huge plus, and Nicole the house manager was a delight to see each day. The owners of this home went above and beyond to make sure our trip was perfect in every way. It was true paradise and we will be back! Thanks for sharing your wonderful home with us!
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