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Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all!

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Join us in Holualoa for a lovely stay that will delight the senses!
We'd love to have you!
Pathway to the front door lanai
Ocean-facing side of the home and west elevation
Step inside from the front door lanai

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Holualoa, HI
  • Magic Sands Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Kailua Pier
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

+3
1 Single Bed, 1 King Bed, 3 Single Futons and 2 Child Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all!

Gracious comforts of yesteryears and featured in the coffee table book, The Hawaiian House Now, the home is an historic 1895 structure, modified in the 1940s. Retaining the charm of old Hawaii with architecture and furnishings of the day, while satisfying the needs and aesthetic of today's lifestyle, you'll be captivated by its relaxed atmosphere and convenience being close to all of Kona's offerings.

Panoramic views of the ocean, Kona coast, tree canopy, landscaped yard, and surrounding pastures will amaze. The cool 1,200' elevation of Holualoa, the open lanais, spacious bedrooms, and a well-appointed kitchen are sure to please. The rural feeling of Hale Akala and the large established yard with old plantings of avocado, ulu (breadfruit,) fig, starfruit (carambola,) dragon fruit, and banana is guaranteed to take you away from life's stresses and please the senses.

Four bedrooms to choose from, of which three have their own private en suite. The fourth bedroom, with a queen-sized bed, is on the lower level of the home and adjacent to the TV/sitting room. Three sets of French doors extend to a terraced area in the yard, providing the room beautiful light. The middle (and main-floor) level consists of kitchen, dining, living room, two lanais, and two bedrooms with queen-sized beds. Upper-level master-suite has a king-sized bed, two window seats, single sleigh bed and pull out twin ottoman to sleep up to four adults in beds. The two wide window seats can sleep a young child. The sleigh day-bed area is just outside a door and separate from the master bedroom. In total, one king, three queens, and one single will accommodate ELEVEN people in beds the home's base rate is upon NINE guests. Extra guests will be charged a $50 per person, nightly. Two ottoman twin pull out options for overflow sleep two more and the window seats allow for two children more. Lower floor accesses the yard and outdoor cooking terrace via stairs from the kitchen as well as from the ocean-side lanai.

Separately rentable, a charming 1940-era guest cottage with a screened-in lanai, galley kitchen (toaster, microwave, electric kettle, fridge) and shower bath, privately situated across the driveway, sleeps two in a queen bed, allowing larger parties to use the entire property. As it is a separate booking, please scroll down the page to Owner Information to view this additional VRBO listing, #643478. Separate rates apply.

Take a leisurely stroll through the yard and grounds which includes a sixty year old coffee orchard to the south. The family's 38 pound Sivetz air-roaster is operated in the roast hale (house in Hawaiian) on property in the outbuilding in large yard to the north of the home. Schedule yourselves to see a roast occur and take home fresh 100% Kona coffee to friends and family. This same expansive yard to the north is super for bocce, throwing a football or frisbee. Sitting on the lawn chairs to take in a sunset spectacle is a favorite pass-time and will delight star-gazers, daydreamers, and cloud watchers. Gas BBQ in carport outside the kitchen door. A comfortable seating area on terrace below the kitchen has a charcoal BBQ and a teak dining set, certain to entertain the outdoor dining enthusiast.

Two friendly dogs and a social cat live on the property and will greet you and say hello on many occasions as you come and go.

**Please consider NOT purchasing single-use water bottles. The kitchen island's sink fixture is filtered water. In addition, our rain fed aquifer lens-sourced Hawaii county water is treated, safe to drink, and delicious! Please consider bringing your beverage flasks and using them while visiting the island! We all need to use less plastic! Thank you.

TA-193-208-5248-01 and GE-193-208-5248-01 tax ID.

Property manager

Lisa
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Two window seats sleep children up to about age 8
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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
Loud voices kept to a minimum after 10pm. Be considerate of cottage renters. Close house doors to keep voices inside if you are up later than 10pm.
Politely keep the action of locking cars with key fob and horn soundings to a minimum for the consideration of others on property!

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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GE-193-208-5248-01, TA-193-208-5248-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holualoa

Located in Holualoa Village, a neighbourhood in Holualoa, this holiday home is in a rural area. Kailua Pier and Moku‘aikaua Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Magic Sands Beach and Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary. Kona Le'a Plantation and UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cave exploring nearby.
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Holualoa, HI

What's nearby

  • Magic Sands Beach - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Kailua Pier - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 11 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The Rocks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Laverne's Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gypsea Gelato - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all! located?

Located in Holualoa Village, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Dovetail and Studio 7 Gallery. Holualoa Gallery and Donkey Mill Art Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 158 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 158 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

S&K A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and beautiful
We enjoyed our stay so very much. The property fit everyone perfectly and the location was great for us. We shall be back in the future. Mahalo, Mahalo! The Aldridge Family
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Holualoa
We had a great stay and enjoyed our time at Hale Akala. The house was charming and very well equipped. It had all if the supplies we needed for a relaxing trip. We also enjoyed meeting Lisa and learning about the house and the coffee roasting process.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Our stay at Lisa’s home was fantastic! The house was impeccably clean and well-stocked with everything we needed. Lisa responded quickly and was very accommodating. She has a beautiful home that was very relaxing and the view was spectacular!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at historic Holualoa home!
Our family had a wonderful week long stay at this beautiful historic Hawaiian home.  It was a perfect gathering place for us while exploring the Kona coast.  We happened to be there on the first Friday of the month for Holualoa's night market when all of the galleries were open and they featured live music.  We loved the layout of the house and the beautiful original artwork throughout the house.  There are a number of window seats from which to relax and enjoy the views.  The lanai was very relaxing and has a territorial view. The sunsets were amazing. The kitchen is beautiful and well stocked.  The house comes with useful items including cooking and food items along with a full assortment of beach items such as chairs,  beach umbrella, snorkel gear, and boogie boards.  The layout of the house worked well with our group and we all thought it was such a nice stay.  Communication with Lisa was wonderful and she answered all of our questions and made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holualoa Magic
Majestic views of Kailua-Kona coupled with a tranquil park-like setting. This was simply the perfect place for our family to reconnect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Truly Magical Hawaiian Estate
Our stay at this incredible property on the Big Island was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the sheer beauty of the estate. The home is impeccably maintained, with gorgeous artwork and meticulous attention to detail evident in every corner. It truly felt like we were staying in our family’s private Hawaiian estate—a perfect blend of luxury and comfort.The kitchen and bathrooms were lovely and exceptionally well-appointed, making it easy to cook and relax in style. The property provided plenty of space for our multigenerational family to enjoy each other’s company while still offering room to spread out and unwind individually. Whether gathering in the living areas or exploring the stunning grounds, there was something for everyone.A special mention goes to Lisa, who facilitated our stay seamlessly. Her care and responsiveness made everything even more enjoyable.This property is a dream destination, and we enjoyed anj unforgettable family getaway!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Holualoa
Lisa is the perfect host and we stayed at the perfect home for the 10 of us. Thank you Lisa!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry/Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
Beautiful ancestral family home with stunning views.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view, peaceful & great host
We stayed Iron Man week, 8 adults, and location was perfect, away from all the crowd but also just a short drive. The place had amazing view, love the updated kitchen, had everything we needed for laundry, snorkeling, towels and welcome basket included Kona coffee😀. The property had a lot if history, lots of fruit trees we didn’t even know about. Host, Lisa, was very responsive & helpful. We definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return to Paradise
We were thrilled to return to this lovely property, and to introduce family to the Big Island and this Holualoa gem. With so many comfy places to enjoy the gorgeous ocean view, such an extensive library and so much lovely art to study it was hard to leave the house. The grounds were just as gorgeous. We could not have asked for a better place to bring our family!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay
We really enjoyed our stay. 7 adults, plenty of space. A very unique property in a great setting. Best VRBO stay ever! Would highly recommend. Lisa was great as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place!
The home is a special place and the grounds and view are spectacular! Our family enjoyed every minute of our stay at this beautiful property. The lanai and the lawn views of the sunset are absolutely breathtaking. Thank you for making this a perfect stay Lisa. We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

charissa g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
We had an amazing time at Lisa’s home. So much charm and character. It was perfect for our family of nine. The views were spectacular especially the evening sunsets. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and unique Kona Coffee vacation
This house offered a really unique stay in Hawaii. The plantaion house provided the feel of what old Hawaii must have been like. We were all very comfortable and the kitchen might be better equiped than our home. The location provided easy access to the Kona attractions and the yard was spectacular. Lisa was great to coordinte with and also provided a tour of her coffee roasting operation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Monica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Multigenerational trip
The house is beautiful and location is great! There are a ton of extras provided to help enjoy the island (snorkel gear, beach chairs/towels, etc.). There were lots of extras in the kitchen as well (spices, condiments, cooking oils, leftover and unopened stuff from prior guests, etc.) to lessen our grocery bill as we did a lot of cooking. Lisa and her daughter were lovely and provided extra candles and helped out where they could when electricity in the area went out (completely out of everyone’s control). All kids and adults really made some great memories in the house and we miss it already!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The View!!!
The home is cozy with a beautiful view!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming paradise home
Lisa is an amazing and attentive hostess. We had no idea how awesomely charismatic and charming this how was actually going to be. The house has stunning views and many interesting things to look at. Beautiful art everywhere and many comfy places to relax. My family spent most of our time in the kitchen and lanai. The cupboards are stocked with many helpful things from spices to sunblock also all the beach things you might need. I would highly recommend staying in this home. My entire family enjoyed the stay and Lisa has awesome recommendations on what to do around the island. Thank you Lisa
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant stay in fabulous Kona
We greatly enjoyed our time in this house. The view was fantastic, the accommodations acceptable, and the host friendly and responsive. We especially liked exploring the grounds, and the kids and young adults loved gathering new and mysterious fruits. When it's humid, the house can be a bit uncomfortable. The dropoff at the driveway from the road is intimidating. The roads to get to it are windy and hilly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine U., Prince George, BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful location with spectacular sunset views.
House was perfect for our stay with three couples. The views were wonderful and it was nice to spend evenings visiting in a cooler environment. The house is unique with lots of history and character.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house with everything we needed
We found everything we needed for four adults and four kids at Lisa’s house, from tons of beach toys and towels to a welcome bag of coffee, plus there was plenty of space ( actually ended up with a whole bedroom to spare). The house absolutely lives up to the pictures and Lisa was easy to reach for any minor issues or questions that came up. The kids loved playing in the giant field outside, and the grown-ups loved drinking coffee looking out the giant picture windows. the house really feels welcoming and like a home. The drive up the mountain was quick, grocery store was convenient, and overall we were extremely happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Big Island Bungalow
Fabulous home. Plenty of room for our group of 8 adults. Better than the pictures and description online. Fully stocked kitchen and bathrooms. 3 large bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Comfortable beds. Beautifully decorated, art covering the walls, lovely vintage furniture. Large living room and dining rooms which we barely used. Spent most of our time in the spacious kitchen and charming lanai. We were there in January, so Hawaii is cooler, but rooms were comfortable during the day and cool at night. Conveniently located near everything in Kona, but in a nice residential neighborhood, with view of the ocean. Lisa was easy to deal with.I could go on, but just a wonderful home. It's an older home, but well maintained. Roosters do crow starting early in the AM.Would definitely stay there again.Everyone in our group loved the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Big Island Gem
Our family had a wonderful stay here and would love to come back in the future. Charming historic Hawaiian home with modern updates, stylish furnishings, unique artwork, and breathtaking views. Clean home with nice extras for beach and snorkeling. Host Lisa was very kind and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday Getaway
Two families enjoyed the wonderful house! More than enough space for 9 people. Lisa was a great host, answering all our questions and giving recommendations. The property is beautiful and the sunset on the lanai is breathtaking. If we ever come back to Kona, we would definitely stay in the “pink house” again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas in Hawaii
We had such a lovely time staying on Lisa’s property for Christmas this year. Lisa had the house decorated for Christmas time and it was like a home away from home! Situated a short walk from the town of Holualoa, the property overlooks Kilua-Kona and the ocean making for some epic sunsets. The home itself is beautiful and has all the character and charm of an older Hawaiian property. Given the amount of bedrooms and extra beds, my family of 8 was very comfortable with the layout and led to a wonderful vacation for all. Highlights were the kitchen area where we were able to make a Christmas dinner, the fresh fruit from the property that Lisa provided for us, the beautiful views sitting on the lanai, and the media room where we could watch our Baltimore Ravens play on Christmas Day. Overall, I would recommend Lisa’s property to anyone looking to have wonderful stay on the Kona-side of Hawaii. One thing to note is that there are chickens on the property so be prepared for an early wake up from the rooster. They didn’t bother us much since we are from EST so the early wake up helped fight jet lag. Also, given that the property is higher in the mountain, the tree frogs are also pretty loud at night. After a while though, it’s almost like a sound machine putting you to bed. Neither of these things bothered my family, but are good to note if you’re sensitive to sound at night.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lisa

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Aloha! I'm Lisa, Hawaii-born (raised in Honolulu and Hilo) and have lived on this property for thirty-seven years, raising four children with my husband, Christian. I love to share my culture, our Island stories and history with all. I cherish my morning coffee, love food, the ocean, beach combing, engaging with people, yard work, and happy dogs!

Why they chose this property

Hale Akala is a special piece of Kona. Built in 1895 by Manuel Silveira Goularte, a Portuguese rancher who raised his thirteen children here. It was utilized by cowboys of the neighboring Greenwell family's Palani Ranch, to re-supply and feed ranch-hands in the 1920 and 30s. It was abandoned and left to the elements before WWII, eventually being purchased by Christian's grandparents, William and Margaret of Honolulu, in 1945. Wanting to retire to Kona (where Margaret's great-grandparents, Reverend Asa and Lucy Thurston--part of the company of first Christian missionaries to the Islands who arrived in Kailua-Kona (the seat of Hawaii's ruling Kamehameha reign) in 1820 and lived until the 1860s) they chose the cool uplands of Holualoa. Hale Akala has been in the family for four generations. A few cattle roam the surrounding acres of pasture and you'll hear an occasional bull bellowing from nearby Palani Ranch, in the quiet evening hours.

What makes this property unique

The spacious nature of the property, old established landscaping, dry-stack rock walls (a ranching heritage feature here in Kona,) pathways, fruit trees, flower beds, along with the home's architectural appeal will make you feel held and comforted.

Languages:

English

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