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Spectacular Ocean Views, Luxury Resort-style Home, Waterfront Privacy

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Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 10402.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Kamuela, HI
  • Mauna Kea Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Mauna Kea Resort Golf Course
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Waikoloa, HI (WKL-Waikoloa Heliport)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spectacular Ocean Views, Luxury Resort-style Home, Waterfront Privacy

NOTE: NO BACK-TO-BACK BOOKING! There needs to be 24 hours between bookings to ensure proper cleaning. Please make sure your check-in or check-out date does not coincide with an existing check-out or check-in date from another booking.

When you walk through the front door, the Ocean view is breathtaking! Unobstructed ocean views from every room in the house! Our expansive resort style home is only 500 feet from the ocean, on a gentle slope, with 180 degree ocean views, and sunset views every day of the year! Five specious bedrooms all have balconies with an ocean view, and each room can be entered privately. The large, covered lanai provides a stunning open view from the house facing the ocean, with mahogany floors flowing from inside to outside seamlessly through 38 ft pocket sliders.

The house is a gem with its huge size, great location and top amenities. It is superbly spacious, with 4331 sq.ft plus 2000 sq. ft. of covered lanais. It is equipped with everything you can think of for a luxury vacation home, including a gourmet kitchen with professional Viking appliances and kitchen supplies, huge family room and recreation room equipped with ping-pong, pool table, foosball…, and wi-fi everywhere in the house!

Another not-to-miss feature: we have a most beautiful Koa king bed in the master suite, handcrafted by Hawaii local craftsmen. It is a work of art, and so solidly built to provide comfort and soulful companionship to our guests.

The main floor has three bedrooms, along with the great room and kitchen. The ground floor has two more bedrooms, along with the recreation room. There are two full baths and a half bath on the main, and two full baths and a half bath on the ground level. The main floor goes out to the covered lanai with outdoor grill and dining, sitting area, which further goes out to the infinity pool and spa area. The ground floor opens to a lower lanai and a large lawn, also facing the ocean, with another outdoor sitting area. The large lawn is great for light sports, and playtime with the kids.

The house is located in a private gated development. It is so serene that all you hear are the ocean waves and birds singing. It is only 4 miles from Spencer Beach, and just 10 minutes drive to Hapuna Beach State Park, one of the top white sand beaches in the world! Three minutes south of the house is the quaint, historic town of Kawaihae. There you will find restaurants, a fresh fish market, fruit, vegetable and flower market, a dive shop and catamaran cruises. It's a 20 minute drive up to the beautiful ranch town of Waimea, and 40 minutes to the airport and Kona. With only 10 minutes to Mauna Kea and Hapuna Prince Resorts, you can easily access the many resort shopping, restaurants, golf and tennis facilities.

With its deep ocean pockets, right in front of out house is about the best place on the island for whale watching. Dive boats anchor in front of the house, which is one of the favorite dive spots on the Kohala Coast. Many of our guests say it is the best snorkeling they have ever had. On the 4th of July and New Years Eve you can watch the fireworks on our lanai. And with the special location of the house, we have gorgeous and unique sunsets each night, 365 days a year.

There are many activities nearby including golf, tennis, diving, sailing, fishing, zip-lining, hiking, surfing and more. But, you may want to relax at the house and sip mai tais by the pool, play bocce ball on the lawn, have a sunset drink on the large lanai overlooking the ocean and have a BBQ on the biggest built-in viking grill you have ever seen.

The house is perfect for special celebrations, family reunions, and a couple’s retreat. It is also a great training spot for the Ironman triathalon in October. There are two beautiful outdoor showers which are convenient for rinsing off sand and dirt after a day's beach outing or biking/boating. The whole house is decorated in a Hawaiian/Indonesian resort style. Many rich hardwoods and natural materials have been used. The infinity edge pool looks like it flows into the ocean, there are lounge chairs on quartzite stone pool deck and on the lower lanai beside the lawn. The whole feel of the house is serene, open and expansive.

So if you are looking for a dream vacation home for a special celebration, vacation or reunion, this one is a gem that is hard to come by. Superb location at the gated Kohala Waterfront, on one acre of private, landscaped gardens 500 feet from the Ocean. Spectacular ocean views, beautiful house, top amenities, privacy and serenity, easy access to tourist activities without the hassle and bustle of the tourist crowds at a resort. What’s more, the whales come in so close they sound like they're playing in the swimming pool during whale season, and you see sunsets all year round. Minutes drive to the best beaches (Mauna Kea and Hapuna) on the whole island. Resort amenities, restaurants, diving, snorkeling, tennis, golf and much more.

Hawaii Short Term Rental Registration Number: STVR-19-364287

Property manager

Julie
Premier Host

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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
No shoes and bikes inside the house; No drone flying, fire dancers; Turn off spa and AC when done. Treat the house as your own with due care.
We do not do back-to-back bookings (All check-in must be at least one day after the previous check-out). Mahalo & Feel free to send an INQUIRY!
No outside noise or loud play between 9pm and 8am, in accordance to county law and rules at Kohala Waterfront. Violators will be fined $500

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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number GE-138-571-7760-01, TA-138-571-7760-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kamuela

Located in Kamuela, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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 Pua Mau Place Botanic & Sculpture Garden and Pua Mau Place Arboretum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Kamuela, HI

What's nearby

  • Mauna Kea Beach - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Mauna Kea Resort Golf Course - 14 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 16 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Mauna Lani Beach - 21 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 21 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ikena Landing - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Naupaka Beach Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Manta & Pavilion Wine Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Kohala Burger & Taco - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mauna Kea Cafe & Market - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Ocean Views, Luxury Resort-style Home, Waterfront Privacy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Ocean Views, Luxury Resort-style Home, Waterfront Privacy?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Ocean Views, Luxury Resort-style Home, Waterfront Privacy?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Spectacular Ocean Views, Luxury Resort-style Home, Waterfront Privacy located?

This family-friendly Kamuela holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Pua Mau Place Botanic & Sculpture Garden, Pua Mau Place Arboretum and Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company Visitor's Center. Mauna Kea Beach and Spencer Beach Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

Beautiful Home

This was a great property that comfortably fit our group of 8. The property was beautiful and we were able to watch whales jumping and splashing from the pool. Loved the week we were there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Incredible house!

I completely agree with one of the other reviewers....selfishly don't want others to know what a great VRBO option this is so we can have it for ourselves. The views were spectacular, with whales and dolphins and sunsets. Beautiful furnishings, spacious rooms, well-appointed kitchen. Thank you for a wonderful week! We will be back for sure.....
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Amazing location. Awesome house

This is a beautiful property. We love the neighborhood. The house is perfect. It's our 2nd time staying here and we'd definitely come back again. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Quiet Peaceful Beautiful

Beautiful property, quiet gated neighborhood, amazing pool and views. Lots of room for a large group - however we only had 6, everyone had their own space which was great. You had choices on indoor or outdoor eating, sitting, and cooking!We were able to whale watch from the lanai every day (Feb stay) we also saw some dolphins! And the sunsets were unbelievable!It's a quick 15 minutes to a grocery store, beaches, and a few restaurants. The owners left a great list of things to see and do on the island which was helpful. Kitchen is fully equipped, stove has an amazing warming shelf which came in so handy! There are TVs in the family room and living room - however we did not turn them on - with the view and pool no need. There were beach chairs, umbrella, and cooler to use, along with pool/beach towels. Large washer/dryer to keep everything clean and tidy during the stay. Grounds were amazing - thanks B for keeping everything beautiful.Would stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryan w.

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

Fabulous stay

we have stayed in many places on the big island, and everyone of our party of seven agreed that this was the best place we stayed. Location, although a bit far from grocery stores and restaurants, is fantastic. Beautiful view of the ocean all day. Watched for whales and dolphins and were rewarded with multiple sightings. House was plenty big for all of us and was very well equipped, particularly the kitchen which we enjoyed tremendously. The basement game room was fantastic, with the pool, ping-pong, and foosball. The only thing that was a little unusual with the layout of the house, as some of the rooms have best access from outside. This could be an issue if you had little kids. For us, however, it did afford nice privacy to everybody. We enjoyed our stay very much and would certainly come back.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jill@winstonhome.com w.

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

wonderful house, great location

The house is perfect for a family. Each person had their own room with a lanai and most had their own bathroom. The infinity pool is awesome with an incredible view. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking on the Viking stove or the Viking barbecue. A lot of details are well thought out so it is comfortable and has everything you could want for a memorable vacation. The gated neighborhood is top drawer and private. It's close to the best fish market on the whole island, many nice beaches and a couple super fun restaurants that mostly locals go to. Loved it!!
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

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

Fabulous place for family reunion

This property was truly an amazing place to stay to celebrate my late father with a family reunion. The house is beautiful and the views of the ocean are stunning. We saw whales and dolphins swimming just offshore. The property manager was very great to work with and very responsive when we had two minor issues, including one on Thanksgiving Day. I would highly recommend this property. It is truly like staying at your own private resort. We had nine people and there was space for everyone. The rooms were clean and well-appointed, the kitchen was expansive and awesome, the game room was a lot of fun, and the pool and spa were the best! Would love to stay here again! this property. It is truly propertwas very
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JACQUELYN B.

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

Beautiful Vacation

The house is located in a gated community, very quiet and safe. This house is beautiful, just as pictured. It is well laid out and decorated with lots of Hawaiian art. We stayed for 10 days with our grown children and their spouses, a total of 9 of us. We cooked most of our own meals in the very large kitchen, stocked with everything you would need. The lanai was our favorite spot in the house, lots of room for everyone to sit and watch the whales. And we saw lots of whales during our stay, some came pretty close to the coast. The weather was great, a little warm, but we came from Indiana where it had been pretty cold for quite a while so we all appreciated the heat. The only complaint, not really a complaint, was the grill - most of the smoke from the grill came onto the lanai, so we understood why you had to close the lanai doors or the smoke alarm would have gone off. Only the bedrooms have air, but with going in and out of the lanai it made sense not to have the air on in the main part of the house...but it would have been nice in the game room. We loved this place and did not want to leave, we actually tried to stay another couple of days but we couldn't get our flights changed. While here we took a tour of the Volcano National Park, Hawaiin Vanilla Company and the Macadamia Nut company down the road. We would definitely stay here again, may next year. Owner and manager were very nice and promptly answered any questions we had. We highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

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

A spectacular spot for a multi-generational family celebration

This gorgeous home provided a perfect base for our family's exploration of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Paradise Plus

The pictures don’t do this place justice. The home and property are perfect. We couldn’t have picked a better property. Owners (Julie and Tim) were great to work with and so was the property manager, Dani. If you are looking for paradise, look no further!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

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

Beautiful Dream Property

Beautiful property - you don’t even have to leave to do anything else and you feel like you’ve been on vacation! It’s relaxing and dreamy with a gourmet kitchen, beautiful patio, and amazing sunset views.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

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

Wonderful stay!

Beautiful home with sweeping views of the ocean. Grateful we stayed there during peak whale watching season. The rooms are spread out, giving privacy to all the guests. The host was very friendly and responsive. I definitely recommend staying there if you have the opportunity!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Katie M.

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

Big Island January

We loved the location of this property, the views and amenities were wonderful. The layout of the house and bedrooms fit us perfectly, it was a relaxing recharge for the whole family.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank A.

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

Family Vacation

The property was beautiful. There was enough room for all 10 of us to have our own space. The view from the deck was beautiful. We could see dolphins jumping in the ocean. None of us wanted to leave at the end of our stay. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly/Bob A.

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

Whales 🐋 👍

Had a wonderful family getaway! House 👍❤️
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Paradise in paradise

Aside from the fact that the house looks amazing in the listing, one of the main reasons I booked this home was the sheer amount of glowing reviews it has received, and the property lives up to every one of them. The neighborhood is well manicured, quiet, and the home itself is situated in such a way that makes it almost feel completely secluded. The main lanai and the pool area absolutely live up to the photos. Although we were often out of the house during the day, I could have spent the entire vacation just taking in the views and swimming in the warm water of the pool. Speaking of views, whale and dolphin sightings were frequent, with dolphins making their way into the cove as you look south/southwest from the house. Tip: I recommend bringing binoculars but there is a set in the house if needed. The rest of the house is just as amazing, clean, and well-equipped. On a related note, I recommend reading the physical house guide as it has a lot of helpful info about the house as well as suggestions for activities, restaurants, and sites of interest. Danielle, the property manager, was friendly, excellent to work with and very responsive throughout. Most importantly, I fully intend to book this home the next time I travel with a group - I won't even waste my time browsing other properties, that's how perfect this house is. And last but not least, thanks to Julie and Time for sharing their wonderful home!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Family Gathering

The house and its interior are very accurately pictured on the VRBO site. The decor and accommodations were exceptional. Each room's appointments were reflective of the island and Hawaiian culture. We spent each morning and evening on the veranda enjoying the view out over the water. The house created a very positive memory for each of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

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

Amazing Home

A beautiful, comfortable and spacious home with a fabulous ocean view. This home was furnished nicely and the kitchen has everything you will ever need. Plenty of room for the eight of us. Enjoyed the pool and hot tub and the game room was a hit with the younger adults. While the home is about 45 minutes from the Kona airport, it was a perfect central location for all our activities. Will come again.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendi S.

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

Beautiful property

Loved the house! It was a perfect Hawaii getaway spot!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ihsan R.

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

Wonderful View

This is a great house for families.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Stunning view and much more

We loved the property and the views were stunning!! Saw many whales and dolphins while lounging around the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ciprian B.

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

Incredible views and vibes

Beautiful home, plenty of open space and the views are priceless. Came to the island for my birthday with friends and family and it exceeded all our expectations. The home is fully loaded with everything you need for your stay
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Staci N.

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

Beautiful home & views.

This beautiful home accommodated our family, so we could all stay together. The views were amazing. The fully furnished kitchen and outdoor grilling area were amazing and allowed us to spend time together over meals we prepared.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Karen S.

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

Great beautiful home.

Perfect for our family but a bit far away from everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett J.

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

Paradise

An absolute incredible home to stay in Owner was great to work with Thank you for allowing this home on the rental market
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

About the host

Hosted by Julie

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We are a family of four living in the San Francisco Bay Area with extended family in the midwest and overseas. We fell in love with the Big Island since our first trip there together over 20 years ago. Each time we came back, we realized more and more that we wanted to have a home here. We purchased this beautiful property in June of 2014, from a couple who built their dream house in 2007 and lived here for several years before making this home a vacation rental beloved by vacationers (There were 19 five-star reviews on VRBO.)

We can't wait to vacation here at our Kohala home each year. And we like the idea of sharing our home with folks who appreciate the beauty and charm of the Big Island, who honor family values and friendship, and who want to enjoy a special vacation. Whether it is for a celebration, a family reunion, or just a well-deserved reward to yourselves, we know you will love and treasure this place, and enjoy a vacation of a lifetime.

Why they chose this property

A dream place, paradise indeed, over 180 degrees of ocean view, seasons of green, blossoms of tropical paradise. You greet the sun in the morning, and see the sunset every night. You soak up the sunshine and swim in the moonlight, with ocean breeze telling a story and sound of the waves singing a lullaby. A dream home that connects with those who have come a long way, and know just how to enjoy and cherish.




What makes this property unique

We have the most beautiful pool, the best ocean view at the best location on the whole island. Combining the convenience of a resort with the privacy of a luxurious home, this place is ideal for a large family get-together, a small corporate retreat, or two or three families coming together for a special vacation.

One unique additional benefit of this home is that the area is the best whale watching spot, because the water is deep in front of the house the whales come in very close. They will wake you up at night, with their talking and slapping of fins sounds like a door is slamming in the house. Laying by the pool feels like you are floating in the ocean. The diving and snorkeling out front is one of the best spots off the island.

Last but not least, state of the art amendments, entertainment room, and a KOA bed - you have got to see, touch and lay on it!

Languages:

English, Chinese (Mandarin)

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