Reviews for Mauna Kea Vacation Rental - VRBO 175388 - 3 BR Kohala Coast House in HI, Mauna Kea Ocean View

Sunup to Sundown!!!

Guest Two Families in Tow!
Date of stay 04/12/13
Review Submitted 04/24/13

Donna - We had a fantastic time at the house. Thanks for making it so comfortable. The views from sunup to sunset were great. We hated to leave it and it was super nice to have the option to go to both of those hotels. I hope to be able to visit again. Thanks much. Aloha.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Great home in a great location

Guest MJ
Date of stay 03/04/13
Review Submitted 03/29/13

The home is as beautiful as the pictures. Perfect view of the ocean. The house is located within the grounds of the Hapuna Beach / Mauna Kea Resorts, and full access to all facilities and both beaches are included. In my opinion, this is the best location on the island. It's sunny nearly every day here. The pool is larger than I expected and it was nice to have a hot tub available. The outdoor chairs and padded chaise lounges are great. The kitchen was well stocked. There is a coffee maker and filters available. I'd recommend stopping at Costco and picking up some 100% Kona coffee (cheaper here than at the farm!) and a bottle of Koloa dark rum. It's a great way to start the day. Dishes, pots and pans and drinking glasses (including wine and champagne glasses) are also supplied. Overall, I'd say the house is exactly as described. We were happy with our stay and would definitely like to return!

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Perfect weather location

Guest Hugh
Date of stay 01/05/13
Review Submitted 03/07/13

This is now our second stay at Moani Heights and we enjoyed the house even more than the first time. It is located in a micro climate that sees far more sun and dry weather than any other part of the island. It can be raining or cloudy to the north, east and south while it is a clear day at the Heights. A car is essential as you will want to visit the farmers market at Waimea on Saturdays and have lunch at Hawi just up the coast amongst other places. We greatly appreciate the fact that the house comes with full access to two resorts and all their facilities, Hapuna Prince and Mauna Kea. We really like the beach bar and Manta restaurant at Mauna Kea. Or for a change the Coast Grille at Hapuna Prince-----both within minutes by car of the house and essentially without leaving the resort grounds except for a 300 yard trip on the main road to reach Mauna Kea. In all a good experience---we will be going back again next year. That says it all. The photographs are worth thousands of words more. By the way the concierge service is superb, any little matter that needs attention is dealt with most expeditiously

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers.

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Wonderful Home

Guest Family Sly
Date of stay 11/17/12
Review Submitted 11/25/12

This was our second stay at this beautiful home. The location is very relaxing and everything you can think of is provided for your use. We didn't even have to rent boogie boards or snorkel gear. The decor is beautiful and makes you feel like you are in a tropical paradise (which you are!). Having the access to both the hotels is great. The Mauna Kea hotel has only 30 public parking spots, if you don't arrive by 9AM you are not able to park. With this home you get a parking pass with TONS of parking in a private parking area, super easy walking to beach. Not many homes include the perk of using the Mauna Kea and Hapona Hotel as a guest. You get all the amenities the hotel guest receive BUT you get to return to a peaceful relaxing home instead of a tiny hotel room. We like that we can cook our own meals and sit by the pool with a view of the ocean. Our family had a fantastic Thanksgiving Week and can't wait until our next trip!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Central location - Great Amenities - Perfect for even 3 families

Guest Wendy
Date of stay 09/22/12
Review Submitted 10/10/12

Our group consisted of Grandma and two families with children - perfect set-up ! Two large "masters" with baths and one mid-size room with the hall bath. The kids' room could not have worked out better (although if I had to find one thing the house needed I'd say it was a door for the kids' room so that they didn't wake up in the morning if we were busy in the kitchen). The day beds and sofa sleepers accommodated them all and they loved the 'slumber party' set-up ! Most of the children slept in there every night and they loved to watch the movies. When not in the pool, we were at the beach. The location is central to do things either locally, in Kona or around to Hilo (all of which we did). It was VERY nice to be able to visit either resort across the way and have privileges, park in their lots, use their beaches & pools, etc. Sorry we didn't discover how great Waimea was until the end of our stay - a nice big, grocery plus a great health food store in the same plaza plus restaurants. Take advantage of this quiet location and participate in all the island has to offer. Go to nearby Spencer Beach for easy walk-in snorkeling ! The house is meticulously maintained by the house cleaner and stocked with plenty of towels, etc. All the service people were very courteous. We called Victoria about a few things and she was prompt and so nice. Would return in the future!

Recommended for: People with disabilities, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Amazing Relaxing Holiday!

Guest Canadian Islanders
Date of stay 07/09/12
Review Submitted 08/20/12

We had a wonderful time on the island. I can honestly say that I have never had a more relaxing holiday. Thank you for all of your work and thank you to your friends. The house is beautiful, comfortable and everything we could have asked for. We hope that we can return again in the near future. Thank you again for everything that you did to make our holiday filled with memories to last a lifetime!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Awesome Getaway Home!

Guest Pam
Date of stay 06/23/12
Review Submitted 07/08/12

We could not have been more pleased with our experience at this beautiful home! Spacious and beautiful, it was definitely the place we needed to relax and unwind. The views were outstanding, the grounds pristine, and we loved every minute of it. We plan on vacationing here again.

Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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Perfect for 2-3 families!

Guest Redmond1
Date of stay 04/08/12
Review Submitted 05/16/12

We stayed here for spring break with 2 families (kids aged 8, 6,3,1) and it worked perfectly! We actually decided it would have been big enough for another family since we put all the kids in the sleeping room and didnt even use the 3rd bedroom. Pool and view and grassy area were great for letting the kids run around.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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Wondrous Sunsets

Guest Hugh
Date of stay 12/03/11
Review Submitted 03/09/12

We stayed at Moani Heights with the Mauna Kea Resort for 3 months over Christmas 2011/12. In our view this is the most ideal house we have rented in the last 6 years that we have been coming to the Big Island. With the amenities that come with two hotel complexes included in the house rental (2 club memberships included) one can have all the extras normally associated with resort living such as beach access and use of the cabanas, swimming pools and a very complete exercise room in addition to the exclusivity of living in a spacious single family dwelling surrounded by well cared for grounds. The views from the Kohala Hills sweeping around toward the south are wondrous and the sunsets can be seen full on every night. The accommodation is excellent with 3 bedrooms located off the great room. The location of the kitchen is well placed to provide easy access to all eating areas without long walks to deliver food to the various spots one may choose to dine. The rain never seems to fall in the Mauna Kea resort area and the sun seems to always shine, far more so than possibly any other place in the Hawaiian Islands. This is an ideal place to stay whether for adults or families.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Perfect Combination of Luxury and Comfort

Guest Cate
Date of stay 08/06/11
Review Submitted 08/25/11

This house is absolutely perfect for a vacation involving a large group, whether it is for a family or a group of friends. It is beautifully decorated and has a breathtaking view of the ocean. It includes just about everything you could possibly need while on vacation, including beach gear (snorkels, beach towels...), cooking gear (utensils, pots pans, grill on lanai...), games and reading materials. They thought of everything! It honestly felt like our home away from home, only in paradise. The location is also ideal. With access to the Mauna Kea and Hapuna Prince Resorts, we were able to enjoy incredible beaches. The beach at the Waikoloa Resort, where we spotted many sea turtles is also a few minutes away. Downtown Kona is about a 40 minute scenic ride away. We were very sad to leave. Can't wait to visit again!

Recommended for: People with disabilities, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Moanai Heights home

Guest Sol
Date of stay 07/24/11
Review Submitted 08/05/11

Excellent house with ability to access both the mauna kea and hapuna beaches and resort. Lovely pool and patio and great grill. Very helpful owner. Best location in Moani heights on a hill with the ability to see the ocean and the palm trees. Great kitchen and lovely den. Bathrooms clean and good water pressure. When the pools at the resort become cloudy with the guests suntan oil and kid's urine by mid afternoon move to this house's pool and hotub and enjoy your own peaceful clean pool and patio. Great place. We had a blast and a good deal.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Great home for a family getaway

Guest Woody m.
Date of stay 04/16/11
Review Submitted 05/01/11

My wife and I recently spent a great week at this house with our 2 boys (ages 8 and 11). It was a great experience. There was lots of room both inside and outside for our boys to enjoy. There is a yard for throwing a football and a great little pool to cool you off in the late afternoon. The house is very conveniently located to both the Hapuna Beach Hotel and the Mauna Kea. The house allowed us to be a family on our holiday. Thumbs up.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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What had a wonderful time!

Guest Family Sly
Date of stay 04/09/11
Review Submitted 04/30/11

This was our first trip to your lovely home at the Mauna Kea Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii, but it will not be our last! We had a wonderful time. The house is perfectly suited for 2 families with 2 large master suites, an extra bedroom with attached bath and a very large entertainment room that can accommodate many more. The house is built very well, so we had no noise issues at all. The furniture, fixtures and décor were great. It gave us a great Hawaiian feel. We loved watching sunsets from your pool deck – a great way to finish a perfect day. A key reason why we rented your house was to have guest privileges at both the Mauna Kea and the Hapuna Prince Hotels. We spent every day at the beach and everyone was very glad to have access to the hotel lounges, umbrellas, pools, towels, facilities as well as the ability to charge lunches to our account. Both hotel beaches are very well known for their beauty, swimming, and body surfing. There was also a great area off the right side of the Mauna Kea beach to snorkel. We saw lots of turtles, along with a few eels and even an octopus! Thanks again for sharing your wonderful home with us. We will be back!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Beautiful Views!

Guest Dr. Hansen
Date of stay 11/18/10
Review Submitted 01/22/11

We love this house! Our son loved getting up in the morning and jumping right into the pool! We loved the beautiful view and all the wonderful flowers on the property. The family/game room was so fun, we brought our exercise CD's and had a blast!. Going to the gym and having yoga classes topped it all! We enjoyed what all the hotels had to offer. Cooking in on our schedule, or going out to many of the restaurants within the resort was wonderful. Lots of choices! Our son wants to know, "when can we go back to that house in Hawaii"? We hope soon!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Hawaiian Heaven!

Guest Katie
Date of stay 10/31/10
Review Submitted 11/08/10

My family and I just returned from a week staying in this gorgeous home. With views of the mountains to the east and the ocean to the west, we did not want to leave. Modern home in excellent condition and very well-decorated with tons of amenities (including beach toys, games, and well-stocked kitchen). We enjoyed the pool and spa at the home every day, as well as the close, easy access to the Mauna Kea and Hapuna beaches. We will definitely go back and highly recommend it. Lovely vacation and owner is fabulous to work with.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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Comfortable & Peaceful!

Guest Ken the Golfer!
Date of stay 10/23/10
Review Submitted 11/03/10

We really had an awesome time on the Big Island! The golf was amassing. We used Hapuna Beach a couple of times and had the beach to our selves! Your pool and hot tub were a great end of the day wine down for us and the house was so comfortable and peaceful. We saw the whole Island on a Blue Hawaii Helicopter tour and gazed the stars on a Mauna Kea Summit tour. I want to tell you that Victoria was very helpful and nice when we needed anything. I have already recommended the Mauna Kea resort and your residence and community to my family that travel too!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Fabulous House!

Guest Jane
Date of stay 08/25/10
Review Submitted 09/09/10

We have just returned from 11 days at the beautiful property and didn't want to leave. Although spacious, the house is very cozy and comfortable with everything supplied that you could possibly need. The location is perfect and being able to use the facilities of Hapuna and Mauna Kea hotels is a huge plus. We would recommend this house to anybody and would certainly return in the future. One of the best vacation rentals we have every stayed in!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Brilliant Find!

Guest Serene Saines
Date of stay 06/27/10
Review Submitted 07/15/10

This house was sparkling clean and beautifully appointed. It was a wonderful space -- and our family was able to have moments of peace, as well as congregate in the family/living room areas without feeling "squished" in the slightest. We enjoyed several meals at home, making use of the well-furnished kitchen and the BBQ. The pool and spa were fabulous and clean. The property grounds were beautiful and immaculately manicured. It was so amazing to be able to sit poolside and watch the sun rise and set and smell plumerias. It was such a peaceful feeling. I haven't been able to relax like that in years! Because of the way that the landscape was designed, we had a real sense of privacy, sheltered from the neighbors. We had an amazing visit! We hope to be able to rent again! Thank you!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Wonderful Experience!!!

Guest Margee
Date of stay 11/25/09
Review Submitted 07/13/10

My husband and I had the opportunity to stay at this beautiful home and property. We had a wonderful time. The home is lovely and provided everything we needed. The grounds are beautiful with s pool and spa and lots of privacy. We were close to the beach, golf, tennis and wonderful restaurants. The sunsets from the house are incredible. We would highly recommend this for a family or for couples vacationing together.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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The very best!!!!

Guest Nana
Date of stay 11/02/09
Review Submitted 07/07/10

This home is spacious, light, and open. I love the way the sun comes in; from the morning to the beautiful sunset views in the evening. For exercise, there is a great walk by simply walking around the block, where you can see fabulous views of the stunning coastline. The bedrooms are private with spacious baths and large closets. The TV room is perfect to divide conversation areas or provide privacy. It was clean and very comfortable. It is in an upscale gated community. Very safe and private. Close to lots of quality restaurants and of course some of the most beautiful beaches anywhere. The best is simply sitting by the pool and enjoying the beautiful full ocean view!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest Cheryl Biegert
Date of stay 08/03/08
Review Submitted 08/03/08

This was the perfect home for a get-away with friends. The view is stunning and the location is perfect - with use of one of the top rated beaches in the world. We were close to Parker Ranch and lots of shopping, but the thing we enjoyed the most was being together at the home. Everything is there - pool, spa, room for privacy and for group meals and fellowship. The areas in which to walk and exercise couldn't be beat. I'd go back in a heart beat. Perfect!

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Guest Diana Broome
Date of stay 06/13/08
Review Submitted 06/13/08

What a wonderful home to rest and refresh. The floorplan provides excellent areas for gathering as well as comfortable spots for reading and reflecting. I would still be there if my family agreed to come for a visit...occasionally!

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Guest Laurie Jones
Date of stay 06/13/08
Review Submitted 06/13/08

Are you ready to get away? Best vacation I've ever had!Beautiful home with every emenity you can think of. Private setting,stunning grounds, spectacular sunset views from the deck.This home is is so amazing it was hard to leave, even to go to the grocery store! Easy access to the beach,snorkeling,golf,and spa. Close to Waimea and Parker Ranch. Because of the spacious layout of the house it is a perfect place for a family vacation or a group get way.I would have no hestitaion recommending this home to any of my friends or family.

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Guest Candice
Date of stay 01/17/08
Review Submitted 06/16/10

So relaxing. So beautiful. Great view. Never wanted to leave.

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Traveler Reviews (24)

Sunup to Sundown!!!

Sunup to Sundown!!!

Great home in a great location

Great home in a great location

Perfect weather location

Perfect weather location

Wonderful Home

Wonderful Home

Central location - Great Amenities - Perfect for even 3 families

Central location - Great Amenities - Perfect for even 3 families

Amazing Relaxing Holiday!

Amazing Relaxing Holiday!

Awesome Getaway Home!

Awesome Getaway Home!

Perfect for 2-3 families!

Perfect for 2-3 families!

Wondrous Sunsets

Wondrous Sunsets

Perfect Combination of Luxury and Comfort

Perfect Combination of Luxury and Comfort

Moanai Heights home

Moanai Heights home

Great home for a family getaway

Great home for a family getaway

What had a wonderful time!

What had a wonderful time!

Beautiful Views!

Beautiful Views!

Hawaiian Heaven!

Hawaiian Heaven!

Comfortable & Peaceful!

Comfortable & Peaceful!

Fabulous House!

Fabulous House!

Brilliant Find!

Brilliant Find!

Wonderful Experience!!!

Wonderful Experience!!!

The very best!!!!

The very best!!!!