Location: Golf Villas, Mauna Lani, Kohala Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (Appx. 21 miles north of the Kona International Airport)
Accommodations: Townhouse, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Golf Villas Summary
Spend your next vacation in Paradise! The Mauna Lani Golf Villas is the newest addition to this AAA, Four Diamond World Class Resort, which features the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows and the Fairmont Orchid Hawai'i hotel.
Golf Villas is a gated community consisting of 87 luxury villas on 13 acres located literally on, and surrounded by, the golf course between the 4th and 9th fairways. The complex boasts its own resort style pool, hot tub, fitness center and recreation area. The nights here are exceptionally beautiful with clear, starlit skies. Enjoy the spa at the pool as the full moon rises over the mountains. And... you'll be amazed by the quiteness here while being surrounded by the golf course. It makes you almost want to whisper!
This 2,300 square foot, two story townhome has 3 bedrooms & 3 baths plus a loft den/study off the master bedroom and sleeps 6. There's plenty of room for the whole family... Beautifully furnished in Hawaiian décor, the condo provides everything you need in your home away from home. The gourmet kitchen with granite countertops overlooks the great room and dining area.
A downstairs bed and bath are provided, should you have a family member that has difficulty with stairs. On the upper floor, you'll find a second guest bedroom with a walk-in closet & bath, a large den/study looking down thru the vaulted ceiling of the living room below and a fabulous master bedroom suite with sliding glass doors opening onto a private lanai overlooking the golf course.
The large master bath, with connecting walk-in closet and dressing area, has twin vanities, a glass enclosed shower, and an oversized soaking tub,
Nine foot ceilings and an open floor plan gives this home a spacious feeling, and it's very comfortable for stays of any length.
The Golfing is Great
The Golf Villas is a golfer’s heaven nestled between the 4th and 9th fairways of the championship Francis H. I'i Brown South Course (formerly the site of the Senior Skins Open). Wave to the rest of your family as you drive by in your golf cart and challenge yourself on the famous ocean front 15th hole (one of the most photographed in the sport). Or, be a spectator and just relax on the lanai with a drink & a book and watch the golfers going by. By the way, the view from the master bedroom of sunrise over the often snow capped peaks of Mauna Kea & Mauna Loa can be spectacular!
You'll enjoy discounted golf rates on both the North and South courses, and, of course, there's also a full service Pro Shop and Club House, with a gourmet restaurant for your enjoyment. In addition to the two championship courses at Mauna Lani, there are 5 other championship courses within a 15 minute drive of the resort.
The Beaches
When you're pau (finished) golfing, head for the beach! It's one of the other really relaxing things to do here on the Big Island. There are several within the Mauna Lani Resort. Among them is the private Mauna Lani Beach Club which is available to you with a key card that provides access to the private parking lot. Driving to the beach is preferable (approximately 1 mile), since you'll probably have your cooler and beach gear with you.
The Beach Club has white sand, calm waves, and great snorkeling, and chaise lounges are also available for your comfort. There's also a small bar & grill overlooking the beach serving lunch, drinks, and snacks. Additional resort amenities at the Beach Club include snorkeling, scuba diving, & whale watching trips and sunset cruises, which can be booked thru the boathouse consession. Don't leave the island without getting out on, or in, the ocean. The water's crystal blue and warm (74-78 degrees)! It's a wonderful experience, and during the winter months is a great place to watch for whales.
A short drive outside the resort takes you to Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area, one of the perpetually top rated beaches in America. A gorgeous half mile stretch of white sand beach between two rocky points provides for a variety of activities including snorkeling, boogie boarding, picnicking and just passing time on the beach watching the waves roll in... Be sure to check with the life guard on duty for daily conditions and safety advice. Other beaches along the Kohala Coast provide excellent snorkeling and diving, as well.
Shopping and Other Things
The Shops at Mauna Lani is a brand new shopping and restaurant complex and features Tommy Bahamas retail store and restaurant, Ruths' Chris Steak House, Starbucks, a gourmet supermarket, and a variety of smaller specialty shops, restaurants, and galleries.
The Mauna Lani Spa (available on a per day basis) offers six tennis courts (some lighted), a 25 meter lap pool, weight room, sauna, and steam room. Across the street is the Mauna Lani Archaeological Preserve encompassing 15 acres of ancient Hawaiian fishponds, hiking trails, and habitation sites.
Come vacation at the Mauna Lani Golf Villas and make memories that will last a lifetime. Check us out - you'll be glad you did!!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central Air
- Washer: Located on 1st floor of unit
- Dryer: Located on 1st floor of unit
- Linens Provided
- Garage: A single garage is available
- Off Street Parking: 2 additional parking spaces are provided - one is in a deeded stall and one is on the driveway in front of the garage
- Beds
- King Bed: An eastern king sized bed is provided in the master bedroom
- Queen Bed: A queen sized bed is provided in the upstairs guest bedroom
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : 2 twin sized beds are provided in the 1st floor guest bedroom. These can be pushed together and made up as a king sized bed with advance notice prior to arrival
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Each bedroom has a TV with cable service.
- DVD
- VCR
- Shared Hot Tub: An outdoor hot tub is located at the pool recreation area
- Shared Pool: A resort style pool with hot tub is literally only steps from the condo. An workout room is also available with a universal type machine, treadmill, step machine and stationionary bikes
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops & GE Monogram Appliances
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Built in summer kitchen with grill, bar sink, cabinets, granite counter tops
- Deck/Patio: Tiled lanai overlooking the 4th fairway of golf course with views of Mauna Kea & Mauna Loa
- Lanai: Private lanai off the master bedroom suite also overlooking the golf course with mountain and sunrise views
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Facing East with spectacular views of Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa and Hualalai. For comfort with no afternoon sun, this is the preferred exposure side of the community!
- Golf Course Front: Unit overlooks the 4th fairway and water fall feature.
- Communications
- Telephone: Big Island wide local phone service is provided.
- Broadband Internet: Bring your laptop and enjoy Road Runner high speed access.
- Other Amenities
- Through the use of an Access Card, gain entry to the private Beach Club - a beautiful white sand beach located 5 minutes from Golf Villas.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): There are no steps or stairs accessing the unit. A bedroom located on the ground floor is furnished with twin beds.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): There are no steps or stairs accessing the unit. A bedroom located on the ground floor is furnished with twin beds.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed: Sorry... but for the consideration of future guests and neighbors, there is no smoking allowed in the unit or on the lanais. Enjoy the clean air and live healthy!
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Nov '09 - Mar '10 $265/night Apr '10 - May '10 $195/night
Jun '10 - Aug '10 $235/night Sep '10 - Oct '10 $195/night
$500 reservation deposit due at time of booking
11.25% Hawaii General Excise & Transient Accommodation Tax
$500 security/damage deposit $250 cleaning fee
7 night minimum stay
Discounted rates are available for rentals over 14 days
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2006
I'm originally from Tennessee, but have made Hawaii my home for 40 plus years! I dive, boogie board, and paddle outrigger canoes 3 days a week at the crack of dawn. Living in paradise... what more can I say? It's a great place to be and makes coming home from the mainland to visit family, friends and my twin grand kids even more special.
Why the Owner Chose Golf Villas
I'm a Real Estate Broker now with Clark Realty in Kona, but served as the Principal Broker for the Developer of Golf Villas. As the Broker, I was able to select my unit for it's location within the community and did so knowing this was going to be my retirement home in Hawaii. Mauna Lani is one of the most desirable tropical locations on American soil, and it's a absolutely wonderful place for vacationing.
Property Photos
- Looking from Stairway Landing thru Dining Area to Great Room - Big Island, Hawaii Golf Villa Accommodation
- The Private Beach Club is Available to Vacation Guests - Big Island, Hawaii Golf Villa Accommodation
- Golf Villas - a Gated Community of Only 87 Condominiums & Townhomes - Big Island, Hawaii Golf Villa Accommodation
- Entrance to Home Under Trellis with Single Car Garage on Left
- Dining Area with Seating for 4 - 6
- Entertainment & TV Area Adjacent to Lanai to Left & Kitchen to Right
- The Livimg Room Conversation Area Also Opens onto the Lanai
- The Open Kitchen Features Granite Counter Tops and GE Appliances
- 1st Floor Bedroom with Twins Can be Converted to a King with Advanced Notice
- Road Runner High Speed Internet Service is Provided in the 2nd Floor Den/Study
- Upstairs Guest Bedroom with Queen Bed, Private Bath & Walk-in Closet
- Master Bedroom with Eastern King Opens Onto Upper Lanai
- Master Bath with Twin Vanities, Soaking Tub, Shower & Walk-in Closet
- 4th Fairway & Waterfall View from Master Bedroom Lanai
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Rick - Thanks for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful Golf Villas. Everything was perfect, well equipped and just a great way to enjoy Hawaii. Thank you,
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We had a lovely vacation here at Mauna Lani. Your condo is lovely and well equipped. Thanks Aloha & Mahalo Fred & Marg Masuch West Vancouver, BC Canada
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Rick, We enjoyed our stay here immensely. Thanks for sharing your home. We had a great stay and enjoyed the Big Island so much. You have a beautiful villa. Mahalo! Glenn, Anne, Alben, Paige, Justin, Amanda Anderson
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Rick, Thanks for sharing your home with us! It is a beautiful place with spectacular views. Our family enjoyed the snorkeling, body surfing and sunbathing at the Beach Club, Hapuna Beach and Mauna Kea. Golf Villas is a very quiet, but friendly community. If we ever have the opportunity to visit Hawaii again, we'll be in touch. In the meantime, we'll spread the word of your place to anyone we know that comes to the Big Island. Mahalo, Theresa, Clay, Caleb, Jacob & Lucas Crim Fruitland, Idaho
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Well appointed - great views - thanks so much! Marv & Char Chase, Saskatoon, Sask, CANADA Aloha!!
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Tue, 2 Dec 2008 Hi Rick, We wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed staying in your beautiful condo. It was roomy and very well equipped. Except for the cord to the rice cooker of course! Hope everything else was fine and thanks again. Dave and Jackie Ferrante
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June 3, 2008 Rick, Thanks for sharing your fantastic home. We had a comfortable/quiet stay. We fed the nene geese and even fed a wild turkey. Mahalo, Jeff, Becky, Nathalie & Pierre Las Vegas, NV
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March 27, 2008 Rick- How gracious you were to greet us the night of our arrival with a grand welcoming and complete tour of your home. We felt loved! Your condo is “simply beautiful” and no details are lacking. We felt pampered during our stay. We so enjoyed the beauty of Mauna Lani Resort, the quiet and undisturbed vacation time we had. Since this was our first trip to the big island, our accommodations were stunning and made our experience all we had hoped for. Thank you for the use of your home. We can certainly recommend it to others. Best Regards Jo & Rulon Burton Jeff and Charlotte Mortimer Salt Lake City, UT
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Feb 4, 2008 Rick, Thanks for allowing us to be your first guests. The condo is beautiful, especially the views. This is our 15th trip to the island and as usual we enjoyed it! Thanks for your excellent hospitality Paul & Sherry Bergen Cool Springs, TN.