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Spring Discount + Free Night in Hawaiian Luxury above Mauna Kea & Hapuna Beach!

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World Famous Mauna Kea Beach 8 mins away!
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kamuela, HI
  • Kohala
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Mauna Kea Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spring Discount + Free Night in Hawaiian Luxury above Mauna Kea & Hapuna Beach!

Location:

Nestled on the scenic Kohala Mountain Ranch Road, Red 'Ohana offers a serene escape on the 'sunny side' of Waimea/Kamuela, perched above Mauna Kea and Hapuna Beach.

Enjoy the quaint charm of Waimea, with its gentle breezes and milder temperatures, creating an idyllic Hawaiian environment.

Home Features:

This impeccably restored, spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath island home exudes comfort and classic Hawaiian style.
Adorned with designer furnishings and luxurious linens, the home boasts breathtaking views of the Kohala Forest Reserve and Mauna Kea.

Convenience:

Just minutes from Waimea town center, you'll find unique shops, charming galleries, vibrant farmer's markets, and excellent dining options.
The home is a private oasis, set on an acre of lush, landscaped land filled with flowers and fruit trees that enhance your well-being.

Architecture:

Embrace the classic Hawaiian style with wide hip roofs and a large open covered lanai, perfect for savoring your morning coffee or a glass of wine at sunset.

Activities:

Discover the wonders of Big Island ecology, gaze at the stars from the Mauna Kea Observatory, and relax on the island's best beaches, all just minutes away.

Experience:

Red 'Ohana offers an elegant taste of upcountry Hawaii, providing a home away from home that you'll never forget.
Experience unforgettable stays and a longing to return to this unique and luxurious retreat.


Monahan Properties, LLC #22366
Tax ID # TA-191-122-0224-01
STVR – 19-357173 / NUC – 19-900

Property manager

Laura
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Mahalo for your kokua (support)
Hawaii STVR Rules- Quite hours 9:00 pm to 8:00am No Audible sound beyond property Vehicles to park in designated onsite parking area No commercial use

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number TA-191-122-0224-01, 660090010000, GE-170-376-8064-01

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kamuela

Located in Kamuela, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Mauna Kea Beach and Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider WM Keck Observatory Office and Manta Ray Point. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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Kamuela, HI

What's nearby

  • Parker Ranch Center - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • WM Keck Observatory Office - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 15 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 19 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 28 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fish and The Hog - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪L & L Drive-Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Village Burger - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spring Discount + Free Night in Hawaiian Luxury above Mauna Kea & Hapuna Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spring Discount + Free Night in Hawaiian Luxury above Mauna Kea & Hapuna Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spring Discount + Free Night in Hawaiian Luxury above Mauna Kea & Hapuna Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spring Discount + Free Night in Hawaiian Luxury above Mauna Kea & Hapuna Beach! located?

This family-friendly Kamuela holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Rutgers Tennis Center and Anna Ranch Heritage Center. WM Keck Observatory Office and Parker Ranch Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cute and comfortable

Loved the decor and very comfortable bed. Everything you need was there for ease. Great host and location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location

We had a nice visit in the local area. Very nice town. Good restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love Waimea!

Great location just minutes from Waimea and 10 minute drive to coast and beaches. Beautiful green hills of Kohala mountain and great Waimea restaurants, farmers markets. Laura is great host, very responsive and easy to work with. Great comfy bed and pillows, with Hawaiian touches throughout the interior.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect place.

The Red Ohana represents true aloha. Laura was so kind and attentive. The home was clean and a comfortable space to return to after exploring Waimea, Honokaa, Hawi, and Spencer Beach (just 15 minutes away!). We will definitely be back. Mahalo!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryder T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Perfect

Perfect property, perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good times

Great town cute Vrbo with a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good spot good value

Well worth the stay
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful home in a great location

We enjoyed a week long stay in this home. The location is perfect, close to beach and other scenic areas on the island. The house includes a private deck with a grill and comfortable seating. We enjoyed watching the geckos. Inside, the house has nice furnishings and a well stocked kitchen for cooking. The grounds include fruit trees. The boogie boards, beach towels, and beach chairs came in handy. The host was responsive to questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

G. Dennis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfecy

Clean, comfortable, and tastefully furnished.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beyond Expectations

At the top of my five star ratings was Laura, the property manager. She knows this island very well and readily shared her thoughts. More than a property manager, she was the best concierge for our group of Girl Scouts, moms and younger siblings.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kimberley s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well cared for and charming cottage with vintage Hawaii vibe.

Cottage was equipped with everything you would need and more. It was immaculately clean and thoughtfully decorated. The property is quiet and peaceful. I very much enjoyed the large covered deck. The three bedroom Ohana is on the same property, but the layout and landscaping makes it private and quiet. Yes, as one reviewer mentioned, you’ll find that Waimea is cooler at night…. In Hawaii, If you are staying at higher altitude, then you’ll have cooler nights for sleeping. The cottage is equipped with nice down comforters so you’ll have a cozy nights sleep. Personally I love Waimea. It’s a beautiful area that is so completely different than the coast. It’s a great place to stay if you want some variety from the beach, yet It’s only about 15 minutes drive to Hapuna Beach. Wherever you stay on the big island, you’ll be driving. Waimea is a nice jumping off spot to drive to Hawi or along the coast down to the Hilo side. Laura is the epitome of hospitality and customer service! She’s a terrific host and an excellent and prompt communicator. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage in Waimea Town

We had a quiet, relaxing stay at the 2 BR Red Ohana. I particularly appreciated Laura reaching out to us and offering both an early check-in and late check-out since there were no guests departing or arriving immediately before/after our stay. That's hospitality at its finest.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Waimea

Beautiful Red Ohana was perfect. Very clean, comfortable and perfect location. We are Kama’aina returning for our HPA 60th class reunion. Peter & Sue
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felicia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Red Ohana

We enjoyed our stay. The home is beautiful and is located in a quiet neighborhood. The location was perfect to travel the entire island. The beds were amazing and the property was perfect for quality family time. We definitely recommend the Red Ohana and hope to return soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

The house was very nice. I especially enjoyed the private lanai. 15 minutes to the beach. Excellent experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

home away from home

it feels like home and it makes the stay here in Hawaii so beautiful and peaceful and the house has everything you need. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Red Ohana Delight

Our family had a fantastic stay at the Red Ohana! The location was very convenient for the north end and the house and lanai were lovely. The cottage had every amenity needed and the cleaning service was both friendly and impeccable. We hope to return!!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in Waimea

Our group booked both houses on this property. They were both clean with lots of amenities. It's a good loctaion to get to some great beaches and hikes, but it's a big island and you'll be doing lots of driving no matter where you stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location, lovely house

Beautiful, clean property and a quiet location. We loved that everything we could have needed was at the house! A short drive to the coast, about 15-20 minutes away. It was convenient to be close to shops as well! The host is wonderful at answering any questions and giving local recommendations. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular and cozy, great for a small family

What a wonderful property! We enjoyed staying at Red Ohana very much. Our family of 4 fit comfortably in the two bedroom guest house. The parents stayed in the larger bedroom with the king bed (very comfy) and the kiddos (5 and 18m) slept in the smaller room. The smaller room is easy to make dark and cozy for the kiddos. Laura gave us a pack n play for our little one to sleep in. It was perfect.We spent warm evenings on the back porch lounging on the comfy chairs and playing games on the big table. Mornings were spent looking for geckos and checking to see if any avocados fell from the tree! There is a quiet road behind the house for short walks and horses occasionally across the street at the prep school. The backyard is even a great place for a little star gazing if you don’t want to take an after sunset adventure with Littles but still want to experience the beautiful skies.The house was very clean, the towels, linens and dishes were all great quality. We appreciated the variety of coffee making devices and were charmed by the attention to detail the owner had shown to decor (the Tupperware lids even match the red theme!)The location can’t be beat, a great park is just minutes away and you are within a 15-20 min drive to amazing beaches. We loved Spencer Beach and the beach at the Mauna Kea resort (though it’s a bit of a walk).
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy spot

Clean and comfy with all of our needs met. Easy communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breezy bliss

We spent 4 lovely nights in the 2 bedroom cottage. Cute and well-appointed. Comfy beds and very functional kitchen. We ate in all but one night. Savored a local breakfast as well as dinner at Merriman’s, yoga and the farmers market. Highly recommend for 2 or 3 travelers.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Spring Break on the Big Island

My college age daughter and I spent a wonderful spring break on the Big Island. The house was perfect. It had everything we needed. We enjoyed the quiet surroundings. Megan was a great host and provided answers for all our questions, including suggestions for activities for a rainy day.

10/10 Excellent

Maret A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow!

We've stayed in a lot of vrbo's and the Red Ohana is one of the best! Laura made everything so easy for us from check in through our unplanned extended stay. Our flight was canceled twice due to the grounding of some Alaska Airline planes. The Red Ohana is beautiful! The pictures don't do this place justice! The peaceful setting of Waimea is perfect if you need a quiet break. I would highly recommend this place and will be back for another stay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Laura

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Red ‘Ohana Owner, Laura Monahan, has over 30 years experience in the luxury hotel industry. She is the ultimate host and never misses a detail when it comes to making your stay at the Red ‘Ohana memorable. You can find her most mornings paddling along Mauna Kea Beach or hiking through the beautiful Waimea hills with her two Australian Shepherds. Laura lives in Waimea with her husband and their 2 children. Come experience a piece of paradise here at the Red ‘Ohana!
Laura Monahan R(B) #17991
Monahan Properties, LLC #22366


Red ‘Ohana Manager, Megan Peterson, has a background in business and hospitality. She has a passion for creating unique experiences for guests and can assist you with anything from planning a Mauna Kea Summit picnic under the stars, diving with manta rays, or a sunset sail along the Kohala Coast. Megan and her family have been on the Big Island for over 30 years and she and her husband are expecting their second daughter.
Megan Peterson R(S) #80218
Monahan Properties, LLC #22366

Why they chose this property

Red 'Ohana distinguishes itself from other vacation rentals first and foremost because of the casual elegance that you just won't find elsewhere except at exorbitantly priced resorts (and without our amenities). Our property is both spacious and private, and the ohanas were the original Parker Ranch caretakers' quarters. Once you explore the island, you will appreciate the mild, temperate climate. The property atmosphere is relaxed and your peace will not be impacted by noisy roosters, coqui frogs, pets, or other animals. Your access to Waimea town is a 5 minute drive and access to beautiful beaches is an easy, scenic 8 minute drive. It would be difficult to find a property with all of features and amenities for the same price elsewhere on the island. Sometimes local residents stay with us for their weekend getaway. Many parents stay with us when visiting their children who attend the prestigious Hawaii Preparatory Academy.

What makes this property unique

- Five-star luxury accommodations at lower prices than resorts
- Proximity to Hawaii's best beaches, nearby attractions, and east side of the island.
- Attentive, experienced concierges for property or activity needs
- Strong connection to old Hawaii and historic Parker Ranch, and an active community not overcome with tourists.
- Moderate climate - neither hot like the coast nor chilly even at night.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests