Regina and Tae K.
April 2025
First of all, where the heck is this place? Your disorientation is wholly understandable since the location of the rental is variously listed as Kamuela, Mauna Lani, Puako, I think I even saw a Waimea or Kohala. It is indeed on the Kona side of the Big Island. To confirm: this property is in the Mauna Lani resort, about 1/2 hour north of the airport (KOA), about a mile or maybe a little less away from the Fairmont Orchid. There is a Foodland grocery store very nearby.This house is in one of two developments, the KaMilo and the Kulalani, that share a large common pool area and fitness center. We've stayed in the Kulalani development twice in the past, which seems to have more of the adjoining townhomes; this house is in the KaMilo side, which appears to have the larger single family homes. You have keycard access to the Mauna Lani beach club and the Napua restaurant.This property is one of the best equipped we've ever stayed in. For example, it's the first rental we've had with an adequate number of tongs, which may seem like a weird metric but one of the things we often feel like we're missing when we vacation. There's all kind of beach equipment, even 3 bicycles to ride. The rental company is very responsive.The home did that great thing for vacations where the property itself kinda fades away from notice and what you remember is the ridiculous game of charades you played with the family where no one could guess that grandma's was trying to mime "bear".
Aimee N.
April 2025
We had a wonderful vacation staying with our kids and parents. Everything in the home was clean, new and in great condition. The location and all of the amenities were top notch. We would definitely stay here again when we return to the big island. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Julie W.
April 2025
Our family enjoyed our stay in the cottage. It has everything you need, tools for cooking, games, a lovely lanai, a grill, beach equipment and a washer and dryer. The beach club is nearby as well as a market.
Kara H.
March 2025
We had a wonderful stay at this property with our two young daughters and my parents. The house had extremely comfy beds, a well equipped kitchen and literally everything you could need - beach toys, kids games, rice cooker, etc. We had the nicest stay and the property manager was beyond helpful and accommodating. We also thought the house was in a great location with walkability to the market, Fairmont and restaurants. Would high recommend!
Mark m.
January 2025
The property was a perfect place for our family of five to spend the week. We had a wonderful time exploring the big Island.
Elizabeth
December 2023
This was an immaculate, well-provisioned villa. Our party of six was very comfortable. The kitchen was particularly well appointed with lots of high-quality cooking gear. The management company (Burt and Krish) were very responsive. It's in a gated community in the Mauna Lani development which has is a community club with 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, gym, and large barbeque cooking gazebo for gatherings. The grocery store is 1/2 mile away. The villa is very private and has a small backyard (no view per se). We loved our stay and hope to come back some time.
Acks 4.
December 2023
This place was perfect!!! It was big and roomy and had everything we needed for a family of 4.
It was soooo clean and comfortable. My teen boys loved having their own bedrooms and bathrooms. In the evenings after long day at the beach or site seeing it was nice to come home.to an air conditioned house..It was like home away from home. Before we checked in we went to Costco by the airport and stocked up on snacks and food. The house had all the cooking items and seasoning we needed son it was nice to enjoy some home cooked food which cleaved us from having to eat out every meal. The grill outside was clutch. We did enjoy some meals out. Our favorite place was Umekes fish market which was by far the best place we ate all week. They had the best Tuna Sashimi we’ve ever had!!!!
The house had all the beach necessities that we needed. Chairs, ice chest, towels, paddle board. The beach is about an 8 minute drive away and was a small private beach. Perfect for families with young children. My teens enjoyed it but preferred the other beaches with waves. Which were all about 15-20 Minute drive. But was allll worth it. The beaches off site are gorgeous. We went to Kua Beach for a couple days and enjoyed the crystal blue waters.
Esther P.
December 2023
My husband and I booked a 9-day stay at the Hokulei Cottage in KaMilo. Burt and Krish of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Island Lifestyle were extremely efficient and very welcoming. This property is stunning with a private backyard we used for several dinners. The kitchen was beautifully equipped, and the home was very clean. We intend to book another stay in the future and we would highly recommend the property and the excellent management team.
Benoit Q.
November 2023
A single word…perfect! Everything was amazing , house was very clean and it was very easy to contact the owner. The quality from the appliances to beds to bicycles , pots and pans etc is top notch. Location is very quiet, site was very clean and quiet, gym and swimming pools were just great. Very nice to have a pass to the “ private beach” witch is perfect for little kids and families with supplied cabanas and long chairs. 5 stars all the way!
Austin K.
September 2023
The home was great! All amenities were there, wonderful welcome gift, great communication! The location is fantastic. Only area of feedback was on cleanliness. The house was cleaner than most homes we’ve stayed at in Hawaii, however it looked like they were battling an insect problem in the master bedroom. There were traps that were full of bugs and some on the surrounding carpets. Everything else was absolutely fantastic and I would 100% recommend it to anyone going to the area!
Vlad R.
August 2023
We had an incredible stay at Hokulei Family Cottage on the Big Island! The property was absolutely stunning and had a spacious layout. The amenities provided made me feel right at home, and the location was perfect for exploring the island's natural beauty. We particularly enjoyed the available beach equipment and riding the bikes to the grocery store. The property management team was attentive and made sure everything was in order. I can't wait to return to this wonderful rental for another unforgettable vacation.
Alison G.
July 2023
We absolutely loved this place! We travel a lot as a family of 6 and this place is a favorite by far. It is stocked with everything you need. The beautiful, clean home is in a quiet, peaceful location and has everything you could want.
Angela R.
June 2023
Stayed here with family & friends. Short walk to the nice large gated community pool. Enjoyed the space & very well equipped kitchen. Used the bikes and toys provided in the garage. Would definitely stay here again.
Kara J.
March 2023
Thank you so much Burt & Krish. The home was absolutely perfect and had all the amenities we could ask for. We’ll definitely be back!
Debra T.
March 2023
We loved this Hawaiian home.
Stefani K.
August 2022
Hokulei Cottage is our home away from home. This is our favorite property in Hawaii! It is clean, spacious, and brings all of the Aloha vibes! I highly recommend this property and the property manager. 100/10 rating.
Yiqiao M.
April 2022
We had a great time at this beautiful home. Close to Hapuna and Mauna Kea beach, best beach of Big Islands.
Amy L.
February 2022
All the logistics were super easy. The kitchen was a dream come true and the backyard was heaven. Pools were really close and lots of beaches nearby. This property has everything we needed (except a full length mirror) and we really would stay here over and over! We couldn’t have asked for a better stay!
Jon H.
February 2022
Wonderful place fully equipped and beautiful rooms
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