Lako House


Rates: $689 / night (avg.)
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 5
Bed types: KKTTTTTTTTTT (sleeps 16)
Reviews: 5.00 (from 96 reviews)
BEFORE BOOKING, PLEASE THOROUGHLY READ ALL ITEMS LISTED BELOW:

𓆉︎ Check out reviews: https://www.vrbo.com/13293#reviews
𓆉︎ Please review cancellation policy at the bottom of this thread.
𓆉︎ Parties, gatherings, events are not permitted!
𓆉︎ Lako House is a NON-smoking and NO-pets property.

Lako House features three bedroom HOSTED property: (3056 sq ft / 284 sq m) sitting on a single level with a panoramic view of the ocean.
-Accommodates up to 16 guests
-Primary suite with two private bathrooms
-Big Room with an adjacent half bath
-Twin Room with its own full bath
-14 beds (2 kings + 12 singles) and 4 bathrooms

We are fully Hawaii County bill HB 108 COMPLIANT; our General Excise Tax (GET) / Transient Accommodations (TA) # is: (GE/TA) 176-050-9952-01

IMPORTANT NOTES to make your Lako House booking clearer and easier:

(1) Due to new Hawaii County regulations regarding vacation rentals, as of Oct 2019, Lako House is now a HOSTED property and there is an onsite manager resident in the separate Ohana unit (on site).

(2) If you have more than 16 persons, you may want to consider also renting another nearby home on VRBO. After you book with Lako House, we can help you identify nearby VRBO homes.

(3) The Base Rate starts at 2 (two) persons + any extra persons charge (your persons count above 2 persons). Weekly bookings (min 7 nights) get a 5% discount so for the maximum savings, consider staying at least one week!

(4) Certain fees/charges are intended for large groups. Due to the limitations of the VRBO pricing tool, if you are a small group (<8 persons), please first submit your inquiry and we will adjust such fees via a revised quote. Note: Due to rising Hawaii islands fuel costs, there is a separate $20/day electric charge.

(5) Please tell us about all children under 5. When inputting the number of children, please do not add minors under 5 years of age.

Other Notes:
*Noise Level monitoring stations on property.
*There are outdoor/outside view only video surveillance cameras on property.
*There is no air conditioning at Lako House with an exception to a portable A/C unit for the Twin Room (separate fee). This has not been an issue for Lako House since we are at 300ft elevation and have many ceiling and floor fans.


FEATURES OF LAKO HOUSE:
𓇼Living Room (376 sq ft)

𓇼Primary Bedroom (605 sq ft): One king (two persons), two trundles (four single beds/4 persons), ceiling fan, two separate bathrooms (one shower, one shower/tub, two basins, two toilets, two large closets, ceiling and floor fans), desk and chair, private sliding door with access to side yard.

𓇼Bedroom #2 (536 sq ft): One king (two persons), two singles (two persons), two trundle beds (2-4 persons) that can be put together two make a queen-size bed, desk and chair, ceiling and floor fans, private access to front yard, adjoining common shower and basin area.

𓇼Bedroom #3 (209 sq ft): Two single beds (two persons), ceiling and floor fans, private access to side yard, desk and chair. Bathroom with tub, shower, basin, and ceiling fan. Portable A/C unit available for this room upon request (extra charge).

𓇼Bathrooms: All three Main House bathrooms have ceiling fans, hair dryers, shampoo, and hair conditioner. Fourth (1/2) bath is actually a separated shower and basin area adjacent to the Big Room. Separate guest W/C (toilet) is located in the entry hall area.

𓇼Ohana Studio unit: NO LONGER AVAILABLE for renting. As a hosted property, this separate unit is where our property manager resides on site.

𓇼More Property Features: Two sets of washer and dryers (inside and outside), Lanai (434 sq ft) with tables and chairs for seating for ~16 persons, outdoor swimming pool with waterfall, jacuzzi. Separate dining room (289 square feet) with seating for ten persons, high vaulted ceilings in all rooms, ceiling fans in all rooms. The barbecue area has separate charcoal and gas areas. Property also has high-speed fiber internet with connections for wireless.

𓇼View: Master Bedroom, living and dining rooms face the ocean (West) with an unobstructed panoramic 180 degree ocean view from the lanai. Second bedroom view is to the North (front yard) and the third bedroom faces South (side yard).

NEIGHBORS:
The property (19,000 sq ft lot / 1765 sq m) has trees and greenery separating the nearest three neighbors' property to the east and the south. To the west (ocean view direction) and north, the property sits on top of a 30 foot high wall and overlooks the properties far below (no neighbors) and Lako Street to the north.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
*Depending upon booking season & cancel notice timing, cancellation charges do apply (see also policy listed on VRBO).

Low Season Cancellation Policy: April, May, Sept, Oct, Nov, or Dec (except **Holiday season weeks): Guests are entitled to a full refund less HomeAway/VRBO fee and less a 5% administrative fee if they cancel 92+ days before the start date or if all booked nights can be filled with a replacement (new group) booking. For cancellations less than <92days, please see Lako House policy listed on VRBO.

High-Season Cancellation Policy (winter and summer): Guests are entitled to a full refund less HomeAway/VRBO fee LESS a 10% administrative fee if they cancel 120+ days before the start date, or all the booked nights can be filled with another booking. For cancellations less than <92days, please see Lako House policy listed on VRBO.

*Holiday Season Cancellation Policy: Guests are entitled to a full refund less HomeAway/VRBO fee LESS a 15% administrative fee if they cancel 180+ days before the start date, or all the booked nights can be filled with another booking. For cancellations less than <92days, please see Lako House policy listed on VRBO.

**Your booking IS a Holiday Season booking if it includes Christmas Day, New Years Day, Ironman weekend, or Thanksgiving Day or, any of the 5 days prior or after these days.

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Policy regarding: Lako House ALL extended booking guests (>14nights)

For extended duration bookings that utilize any sort of VERY LARGE discounted stay rate (such as a monthly rate or heavily discounted rates > 30%), there are potentially three extra excess-use charges levied that guests must acknowledge and agree to. To avoid such extra charges, please do practice water & electricity conservation whenever possible and prior to check out, please do return the house to its original organized and clean state.

For bookings that are deemed highly discounted or long term, Lako House will publish actual water & usage data weekly to the guest (by text and/or e-mail) whenever average usage exceeds 60% of allocation.

a) Water Usage: Initial water allocation is 7500-gallons per month (average 250gal/day ~10-15 showers/day). If actual water usage exceeds this amount over the days stayed, there is a $2.50 charge for each subsequent 250-gallons amount of water used.

b) Electricity Usage: Initial electricity allocation is 1200kWh per month (~average 40kWh/day); note that typical Lako House usage is 1000kWh/month. If actual electricity usage exceeds this amount over the total days stayed, there is a $4.00 charge for each subsequent 10kWh amount of electric used.

c) Extra cleaning: $60/hour if the house is left in a particular dirty/messy state.

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The above discussion is to make guests aware of the very expensive utility and labor costs on all Hawaii’s islands. Since 1999, Lako House has experienced very few of the issues noted above, thanks to the understanding and respectful nature of our guests.

If you have any questions or concerns about any of the topics above, please contact us any time. Registration Number: TA-176-050-9952-01, GE-176-050-9952-01

Lako House Reviews



kristan J.
November 2025
It was great!


Gwen H.
November 2025
The house was spacious, great location and perfect for a large family.


heidi Y.
August 2025
Everything was very clean. Host was a super communicator. Even paid a little extra to have the air conditioning in the one unit which was worth it for our daughter who has autism. Overall great Stay would highly recommend!


Tommy W.
August 2025
House was perfect! Very clean and welcoming. Had everything available for a perfect trip to paradise! Kitchen well stocked and great location.


Cody S.
August 2025
Lako house was perfect for our family of 9 that traveled to the big island. After a long day of exploring, it was great to relax in the pool and the hot tub. We cooked several meals while on the island and the kitchen was stocked with all essentials which made our trip even better. There are plenty of bathrooms and showers/tubs, which also helped with our family. The property is located about 10-20 minutes away from most of the shops and restaurants on the island, and only about 30-40 away from some of the fine dining spots we went to. Bill and Anna were such good hosts and so easy to communicate with, we were on the island during the tsunami and they were both quick to respond and caring for our situation. Mahalo!


Sheilah K.
July 2025
Excellent place to stay. Everything was exactly as seen in listing. Great location as well, we had 15 in our group and plenty of room. Would highly recommend.


steve b.
July 2025
SPECTACULAR rental. This place really is paradise and Bill was the easiest owner we have ever dealt with. The house is in a lovely quiet subdivision, with views of the ocean that are breath taking. The house has everything you could want, lots of beds, CLEAN EVERTHING, plenty of towels, washer ,dryer , suitcase stands, beach toys, beach chairs, fans , chairs to sit and lounge chairs by the pool. The kitchen was a chef's dream! Tons of space both in the house and on the lanai. lots of parking .There are so many adventures close to this house... snorkeling at Captain Cook, black and green sand beach, coffee and vanilla bean farm tours etc. The house is an oasis from activites. Truly the best of both worlds for us. We spent every morning on the lanai having coffee watching the fishing boats go out , listening to the waterfall on the pool. We enjoyed the pool and the hot tub, especially at night . The sunsets from this place could fill a calendar. Thank you to Bill for sharing your home. Thank you for answering all our requests and questions . Thank you for you open communication, you have no idea how helpful this is to travellers!


Diane C.
July 2025
Perfect spot for our family of 10 vacation!


Betsy S.
June 2025
What an awesome place!! We had a blast and my son who is in a wheelchair had plenty of room. Highly recommend. We will be back!


Angie S.
May 2025
Our family enjoyed our stay at the Lako house! The view is absolutely beautiful! We spent most nights by the pool/jacuzzi looking at the ocean view. There was plenty of room for our family to spread out. The kitchen was fully stocked with every appliance we needed. The house manager was always very quick answer any question that may have come up. We very much enjoyed our week on the Big Island staying at the Lako House! We would book here again!


Richard P.
April 2025
Couldn’t have asked for more. Lako house was centrally located and had all the amenities for adults and kids. We just loved it.


Donald S.
April 2025
Owner available at all times via communication


Andrea D.
April 2025
The house is large, a lot of sleeping space, well kept with amazing views.


James G.
March 2025
We had a great stay at Lako House! What a beautiful home and surroundings…especially the POOL! We travelled with three generations- our children and spouses and our four grandchildren- ages 3, 5, 7, and 9. The space was perfect! Whenever we were ‘home’, the meticulously maintained pool and hot tub were in full use! The BBQ was in a great location, and provided the opportunity to keep the heat out of the house. Lako House was the best stocked VRBO we have encountered…from shampoo and conditioner to seemingly never-ending paper towels. Bill was great with communication and answering any questions we had. Overall, our vacation was perfect!


Rosanne L.
January 2025
Great location in an urban setting. Very private lanai with pool. Kitchen is well equipped. We really enjoyed our stay.


Jack B.
December 2024
My family and I really enjoyed our stay at Lako House. The views of the ocean and sunsets were spectacular. House was very clean and spacious, great kitchen with everything you need to prepare meals. And the pool and hot tub were great. Bill is an awesome host, very responsive!


Pascal M.
November 2024
Ironman holiday. Bill was a great host, easy to join if necessary. Always ready to reapond to our needs. Very large house with all the amenities you can need. We were a group of 7 adults and 4 kids. Great view from the pool.


Rina V.
August 2024
This home is great for large gatherings. The kitchen was very well stocked with cutlery, plates, bowls, pots/pans. There was plenty of sleeping space for our group. The pool was beautiful and the view of sunsets spectacular. We suffered at times from the lack of AC and it would be the perfect home if it had it, but we still enjoyed our stay nonetheless.


Emily C.
July 2024
The house was perfect and accommodated our family of 11 of varying ages. The view was incredible, pool refreshing and kitchen well stocked! Near a lot of great restaurants and markets and the beds were very comfortable.


Kevin Q.
June 2024
My family of 3 and my cousins family of 4 stayed at Lako house for 9 nights. It was the perfect choice for us. Located in a quiet neighborhood with an amazing view of the Ocean. The house is VERY well stocked with anything you may need for preparing and serving food. It was clean when we arrived and check in was very easy. The host was just as amazing as the property. Incredibly quick to reply to any questions we had and has obviously spent a lot of time at the property to make sure everything is in order and easy to understand. We have already agreed if we ever go back to Kona this is where we will stay.


Erika A.
April 2024
It’s very nice views!! Wonderful home with everything you need for you and your family.



April 2024
We loved our stay at the beautiful Lako House. The house was exactly as listed, and the views were better than we expected! Bill was a great property host and easy to communicate with, giving us great recommendations for things to do and places to eat! We would definitely return to this house if/when we return to the Big Island!


Kara R.
April 2024
We had an amazing stay! This house has everything! It’s beautiful, comfortable, and includes any items you may need. Thanks so much, Bill!


Christine G.
March 2024
Overall great spot. Would be good for a couple small families all willing to stay in the same room. House is dated and has a complete floor to ceiling mirrored powered room (on all walls! - wild!) lol and could use some general upgrades to the finishes in this price point. Three improvements that would go a long way at minimal cost would be an a/c in the master, high speed internet (it is only 7 mg so no way to do a work meeting), and the pool towels were so worn and thread bare they were non absorbent and only one per person for the whole week. The kitchen was stocked with about every appliance you will need and a large dining table inside in out that we used for eating and playing games, large open living areas and the view is breathtaking! Host was great about communicating.


Tracy H.
March 2024
We had 15 people in the house for a five night stay. Everything was wonderful. Plenty of bathrooms, towels, bedding, kitchenware, pool toys, and other things we didn't even know we needed. Bill, the host, was SUPER responsive with any questions or issues, always replying quickly night or day by email, text, and phone. He even helped us coordinate accommodations for two extra guests in a venue nearby. The pool and hot tub were fun for the kids and nice place for the adults to relax after full days of sightseeing and excursions. Everyone had a great time! Nothing bad to say!


philip m.
January 2024
We enjoyed the private pool, hot tub, and home. We love Hawaii and this was our favorite trip. The location is great and the host was available to help with any questions or concerns. We had a great time with a large family. If you want a place set up for a large group that is close enough to the beach, but so comfortable that you might want to just hang out by the pool all day, this is a good choice.



December 2023
We loved our stay at Lako house. The location is great. Even though it is in a neighborhood, it is very private with spectacular views. The house rules were pretty common sense and aligned with how I treat my own home. Large kitchen and dining table were great for a family. A special treat, was the decorated Christmas Tree. Such a nice, unexpected touch. Communication with the owner was very nice. Caring, but not intrusive. I would not hesitate to book this home again. We had a great time. Mahalo, Bill.


Colleen K.
August 2023
Great views and common areas. Perfect place to relax and hang out while looking out over the Pacific Ocean


Keith C.
June 2023
Process was very easy. Bill was available for texts and responded promptly to all inquiries. Overall an excellent place to stay. A couple of very minor issues. One was the waterfall hours. It would be nice if it came on for a couple of hours in the evening. Another was there were some dirty dishes put away in the cabinets. I suspect the previous guests did not wash them before putting them away. Location was perfect. Great central location to explore the island. And views of the sunset were a 10. I would definitely stay here again.


Janet J.
May 2023
We were visiting Kona with our entire family (15 of us, ranging in age from 2 to 67)! This home was perfect for us. It was clean, well-stocked, had plenty of parking for all four vehicles, and within close proximity to shopping and restaurants. The pool was a huge hit with the kids!


Jeffrey R.
April 2023
Great property, well equipped, desirable location, and provided for a wonderful tropical vacation with the whole family! Excellent experience.


Ralph S.
March 2023
Great location to use as a base for exploring the island. Very relaxing home with great views.


Janine L.
March 2023
The house and amenities are so great! Quick response from homeowner. Very spacious and comfortable. We will hope to stay again!


Stephanie O.
January 2023
We had a great time at the Lako house. This place can sleep up to 16 people! We were only 6 and had lots of space. We spent a lot of time in the back by the pool. The view was amazing and the place was a pretty short drive to town


Neremiah C.
December 2022
The house felt like a home and was a nice large property with beautiful panoramic sunset views.


kevin w.
November 2022
First and foremost Bill was a great host, he was on point no matter what, which was not much. The house was exceptionally well kept, everything that we needed was there down to a bottle of peroxide. Now the view that the house is set up on will knock you off your feet. In all I have already recommended this property to my friends who are looking to travel to Kona. Thank you Bill


Angela T.
October 2022
We couldn’t have have asked for a better place to stay! The property exceeded our expectations, very well maintained, clean and had all the comforts of home. Location was short drive from all the activities we had planned on Ali Dr and close to the local grocery stores to stores to stick the fridge. Bill was attentive and offered his services 24/7. I would highly recommend!


Ha H.
September 2022
I like the house a lot. Nice view and good neighborhood . Except a little bit hot in the house no ac. On the other hand, the pool keep the kids cooldown.


JASON P.
July 2022
Perfect home for a family getaway on the big island. Close to all the Kailua Kona attractions but nestled in a quiet neighborhood with a beautiful view of the ocean and the stunning nightly sunsets. Rooms are spacious with plenty of beds and washrooms. Kitchen and dining room were perfect for family dinners. The kids and adults alike enjoyed the pool, hot tub and lanai. Well worth the investment if you’ve gathering with family on the sunny coast of the Big Island!


Debra C.
July 2022
Don’t let the list of rules scare you!! The property has EVERYTHING you need to enjoy the Big Island! Location is great and the views are unbelievable!! We had our family of 12 and had so many hidden surprises…. Such as pool and beach supplies! Easy to plan outings. Bill is available for any questions and quick with responses! Would definitely stay again!


Kisten K.
June 2022
This was our Girl Scout grand finale trip. Nine teens and four chaperones absolutely fell in love with Lako House. The welcoming rooms, sweeping views and convenient location close to everything we had planned was the perfect home base for our 10 day trip. Girls and adults loved the pool, hot tub and well appointed kitchen (it has EVERYTHING for preparing meals for large groups!). A little snafu with a malfunction door lock, only worked to show us how attentive our host Bill was, and his property manager who stopped by to check it and provide additional towels. Bill was communicating daily, keeping us updated on progress in getting lock repaired, and making certain everything else was perfect. Bill is also an awesome source of information on all the great places to visit locally 😁 Couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place for our group, already looking at dates to return and bring the family


Ben B.
June 2022
Wonderful week of sun and fun


Stacie J.
March 2022
This house was amazing! Kid friendly and the house provided toys and everything you need for the beach! I fail at finding words to express how amazing it was!!!


Julie G.
January 2022
We had a great time


Deborah H.
January 2022
BEautiful view, great pool, hot tub and deck. House was very clean, lots of room ! Lots of kitchen accessories and appliances. Great stay ! Nice neighbourhood !


wei L.
December 2021
The experience of staying at Lako House made our Hawaii trip unforgettable! First and foremost, the ocean view and the sunset view from Lake house is unbeatable! We would wake up in the morning sipping coffee on the patio facing the ocean, and end our day by watching sunset while kids play in the pool, then dipped into the jacuzzi! The house is nicely located in a neighborhood area, close to beach, all major stoppings & restaurants. This was perfect for our group, we wanted the convenience of getting around yet avoid the tourist crowd. The Lako house is very spacious, there are many beds, sofa beds, and pull out beds around for a large group. Finally, Bill is an amazing host. He was easy going and had very clear communication style, from the time of booking all the way through our stay, he is available whenever we had questions. Thank you again Bill for making our stay so enjoyable. Definitely will return!


Robert H.
November 2021
Exceptionally clean, quiet, peaceful and well maintained property! Perfect getaway ! Absolutely would recommend!


Jana T.
November 2021
Perfect location! Beautiful view. Property owner

Note: Vacancy calendar is approximate. Visit the owner/manager's reservation site to verify your dates.

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