Leslie S.
August 2025
We had a wonderful time at this property. The location was perfect, just a quick drive into town for restaurants, shopping, and anything else we needed. It still felt peaceful and private, with beautiful views all around.The home was super clean and really well taken care of. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook family meals, which made things easy and enjoyable. The layout is a bit unique, and getting to the backyard and pool means walking through a bedroom or going around the outside of the house, but it wasn’t a big deal for our family.The pool is a little older, but it was still a great feature and the kids absolutely loved it. They spent hours swimming and playing.Overall, the house was super comfortable and had everything we needed. We had a fantastic stay and are already looking forward to coming back!
Julie P.
August 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Pictures don’t do it justice!
dan m.
July 2025
A beautiful, spacious place. Many amenities provided and it was an easy walk to those and the beach.
Phil L.
April 2025
This property was just fantastic. Perfect for our family of 7 and well above our expectations. Fabulous views with different sunsets every night. Great location to activities in the Kona area. We cannot wait to stay here again!!!
William A.
April 2025
We arrived an hour early and cleaners were still there so went to Safeway for groceries. The access code is timed precisely, it did not work at 3 pm, was fine at 4 pm.Beds were good, kitchen well equipped with good selection of appliances, dishes and utensils. We were happy to use coolers, freezer packs, and beach chairs in garage.Ceiling fans were adequate and did not need AC, although they also had numerous fans and a dehumidifier so maybe more of an issue in summer.Roku TV in living room was available.Easy access to marina, shopping and roads.We would rent this property again.
Josef V.
March 2025
Clean, great sunset views
fred k.
January 2025
All 7 enjoy the location, the deck, everything couldn’t have worked out better.
David D.
July 2024
This property is bigger and better than the pictures. Not having A/C was never an issue for us, as the ventilation was great in the house. Incredible views, comfortable beds and a beautifully stocked kitchen. Thank you!!!
susan p.
July 2024
This was a wonderful place for our extended family of 8. (Nine day stay) The two 5 year olds made good use of the pool daily (if not twice daily) and the adults enjoyed it as well. The kitchen is large and well appointed and great for cooking family meals.( I would recommend the owners provide a few plastic cups/glasses for small hands. Also surprised there was no teakettle or electric teakettle for heating water.) The bonus room was great for the girls arts and crafts as well as the fold our sofa for sleeping.
Location was good for getting to most places on the island.
It was quite hot while we were there. The many fans made it comfortable during the day but nights were pretty muggy until the early morning.
Oh and if your there in late June check the Mango tree in the front yard. Delicious mangos straight off the tree.
Gary S.
July 2024
The place was great. One of the best I have ever stayed in.
Robert M.
June 2024
As you walk in, the view is breathtaking..The house was perfect. You can be sitting on the couch or lounging by the pool and always have a beautiful panoramic view. This house also was probably one of the cleanest homes I have ever vacationed in. Plenty of privacy, almost feels like your own oasis in paradise.
John L.
April 2024
Great property, awesome views, close to downtown on the water. Pool was great.
Morgan D.
January 2024
Amazing view and location! Perfect for our family of young children and grandparents. Quiet and walkable neighborhood. Communication with the rental company was superb and easy.
Meghan N.
December 2023
We really enjoyed our stay, communication with property management was excellent. Although the age of the home showed in some areas it was pretty well-cleaned and no critters! Kitchen is really well appointed. The views were stunning and the pool offered a great space to hangout after the beach to watch the sunsets.
December 2023
We loved the property as it was easy to find and lovely location. Views and sunsets were amazing and made us feel humbled to be in this location. Even when it rained we were able to sit on the upper deck and take in the sights and sounds. Lots of birds singing at night and we would laugh at the clapping palm tree. We will be back.
Luis M.
October 2023
Good stay overall. It seems like furniture, especially the couch needs some cleaning, as you can see stains on the edges. The bedsheets did not look like they were washed between visits. Everything else looked clean. The house does get really hot during the day, extending into the night, and the fans are not enough, but this is clearly stated in the description.
Michael D.
October 2023
Property was wonderful with an excellent view and everything we needed.
Pool was so nice. Neighborhood was quiet. In & Out process was straight forward and simple.
Riana G.
August 2023
8 family members stayed at the property and we all really enjoyed it. Some reviews stated that the layout was odd but we didn’t get that feeling. Each room has a bathroom (one room has only an outdoor shower and an indoor tub) so we really liked that feature.
One thing we noticed was that the QR code (on the door) and departure email I was sent differed in requirements when leaving the property. I didn’t notice the QR code until we were loading the car so we were unable to strip the beds as it said in the QR code. The email for departure didn’t mention it. So, making sure both the QR code and email match would help guests in the future.
We had a really good time at this house. We’d stay again.
Jaime J.
March 2023
The house was very clean and spacious - good for a big family or two families. Well appointed kitchen. Deck and pool area were great. Loved the outdoor shower. There are no stores/restaurants within walking distance, but the house isn't a far drive from town.
Patricia T.
January 2023
Lovely common areas, pool and ocean view.
Enjoyed our stay!
Karen S.
November 2022
This property would be perfect for a winter trip to the big island. Our mid-October visit was quite humid and one of our family members was not happy that there wasn’t air conditioning. The rest of us were fine without, especially since we could cool off in the pool. The only negatives were there were only two beach towels (we asked for more and got something akin to beach towels) and the fact that in order to get to the pool, you have to walk through either bedroom or walk out the front and down the stairs to the back. And some stepping stones over the lava rocks would be preferable from the second downstairs bedroom. The sun does beat down on the back portion of the house and heats it up but it offers great sunsets.
GABRIELA O.
November 2022
We loved every thing
Carla W.
July 2022
This house was big enough for my whole family. It was so relaxing and a great home while we were in Hawaii.
Radiance C.
July 2022
The kids love the pool and the mango tree very spacious and clean and comfortable. Easy access to downtown, grocery shopping and local restaurants
Ryan L.
May 2022
We loved our stay at this house. The house was clean, spacious, and just as advertised. The kitchen was well-equipped with complimentary water and coffee. The beds and furniture were comfortable. There were beach supplies available for a day at the beach. The outdoor deck and unobstructed views of the water were made for morning coffee and meals. We were concerned about there not being air conditioning, but it was not needed even on warm days. We were sad to leave and definitely would come back.
Josh C.
April 2022
This home was excellent, great view convenient location. We really enjoyed our time here
Stacey M. M.
March 2022
This property did not disappoint. We had plenty of room. Everything we could have needed was located at the property. We ate most of our meals in. Kitchen was a great place to cook and be together as family. The view was amazing. You can't just get that view anywhere. The Lani is very large, and the ocean view is in breath taking. The pool was a bit chilly, but we still used it.
Amazing home.
Stacey
Emily G.
February 2022
The house was great for our family of 6!
Dora R.
December 2021
We booked this house for Thanksgiving week to spend with family since we all live far apart. The house was big enough for all 8 of us with plenty of extra room. Overall great house.
F D.
September 2021
Zero complaints... it was perfect the house has everything you need! It’s a beautiful house and most beautiful view of the sunset.
Kate B.
August 2021
We had a great visit to Holualoa! The property was just as described in the listing and previous reviews. Check in was easy with a code on the door, and we found the house to be comfortable and well-appointed.
PROS:
* The view - as pictured, sweeping ocean views from the decks, the pool, and several rooms inside the house
* The location - easy to get to downtown Kailua, with lots of restaurants & grocery stores and fairly central to all the other places we wanted to visit on the island.
* The space - plenty of room for our family of 5 to spread out
* The beds - we all slept very comfortably. The master bedroom mattress was maybe the most comfortable I’ve had at a rental home!
* The garage - full use of the garage and garage door opener was a huge plus
THE CONS
* No air conditioning - this is as advertised, and we were comfortable most of the time, but did have a couple of days and nights that were warm and humid. The many fans were a big help, though.
* Master bath layout - The master bath is large with a big shower, two sinks, and a separate toilet area with a door, but privacy is lacking. The space is wide open to the master bedroom, and there’s a window into another room. That window has a shade, but it isn’t a blackout shade, so privacy is limited.
* Other layout issues - the lower level bedrooms are the main path to the pool area, one lower level bathroom has a bath but now shower, and the light switches are low and can be difficult to find
Overall, a very nice place to stay. We would absolutely go back!
Scott H.
March 2021
Home worked well for the 6 of us (family of 4 + family of 2). Helpful notes about area: Easy drive to Safeway, Walmart, marina, downtown, etc. Airport is about 20 min. away (but has very limited food options inside). House is in a neat, quiet neighborhood in the hills; enjoyable area for walking, but be prepared for steep streets. At night the coqui frogs are pretty loud -- especially with windows open because of no A/C (the house did stay cool overnight however during our March stay). Not all luaus were running because of covid, but we did see the one at the Sheraton and enjoyed it very much. Highly recommend the night snorkel with manta rays. ABC stores are mostly a glorified gift shop and you can find fun items there. If tourist shopping in Kona, public restrooms can be tough to find.
WHAT WE LIKED: Nice kitchen size and amenities; outdoor spaces comfy & roomy; amazing views from upper deck and pool; lots of counter space in master bathroom; roomy laundry/mud room by the garage entrance; more "starter supplies" than expected (laundry detergent, TP, paper towels, soap; also had mini shampoos, etc. -- but no Kleenex provided; plenty of towels/beach towels and linens; every room had ceiling fans; floor fans available in closets; nice neighborhood; coolers, beach chairs/items in garage; outdoor shower was fun; home was clean and comfortable.
ODDITIES/INCONVENIENCES: Pool was not heated and never naturally warmed up during our stay (in March) - very disappointing; moldy cushions on 2 pool chaises, plus one wood chaise was broken (when reported, we were told it was supposed to have been thrown away before our arrival); privacy issue between master bathroom and the adjacent bedroom (the 2 "windows" in master bath looked directly into the adjoining bedroom; also had to cover the peekaboo window in the master shower with towels, as the blind did not offer enough privacy); master bathroom is not walled in -- just a half wall between the bathroom and bedroom area; the other main floor "bedroom" is roomy but has no closet and no glass windows -- just screens and metal blinds (one of the screens had a 2-inch hole, which we had to tape up with a sandwich bag to keep bugs out); no blinds on the big windows in the living room (house could get pretty hot in the afternoon); bottom dishwasher tray did not slide properly -- very difficult to align when full of dishes; only way to access the pool inside house is through bedroom downstairs - FYI.
Laura S.
March 2021
Wonderful view and location! Only suggestions would be to stock hairdryers in bathrooms! Thank you!
David E.
March 2020
Fixing ice maker not so much
Ordered new ice maker but not replaced while we were here. Ice from store bag placed in ice bin but cubes too big to fit through the dispenser outlet. Stuck together and froze Part of ice outside the freezer melted onto floor Not a big deal
tammy W.
February 2020
Absolutely wonderful! If you are looking for a property in the heart of Kona, with easy access to so much going on in the neighborhood and access to get to the highways for day trips...this is the place! But the best part I think was every evening ensuring we are home for the sunset! We were fortunate to have WONDERFUL sunsets, each andevery night we were there. We sat with our cocktails and phones ready....snapping every picture we could. The property is so spacious with an an exceptionally well stocked kitchen.
I really could not have asked for a better location to spend my birthday with my amazing friends. Well done Ho'o Maluhia!!
Kimberly B.
August 2019
The house was convenient to beaches, coffee farm tours and town. We enjoyed having our own private pool. The neighborhood was very quiet.
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