Den w/ Queen Sofa Sleeper & Upper Lanai for morning coffee and lush garden views
Location: Fairways, Mauna Lani, Kohala Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (Fairways at Mauna Lani Resort - !!!! Sunnier than KONA !!!!) View Map
Accommodations: Condominium Villa, 2 Bedrooms + Den, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Aloha, guests and friends!
Our Villa, which we've named "Hale Hula" (Hula House), is a custom, professional Interior Designer’s Own Home; it is our home, one that we have opened up to special, selected guests! Hale Hula Villa is Mauna Lani Resort’s NICEST, MOST COMFORTABLE, Most Luxuriously Appointed Villa!
BEACHES ARE WITHIN A SHORT WALKING DISTANCE!!!!
We have a local professional caretaker for your support and convenience!
If you wish, we will provide you, our guests, with PERONALIZED ITINERARIES to maximize your vacation experience.
Our special GUEST SHOPPING SERVICE may be provided to our guests if prior arrangements are made between guests and owners/ management. A guest wishing to have certain items, e.g., groceries or sundries, pre-purchased by Hale Hula management, and stocked in our villa, is a great convenience, eliminating the guests' need to shop for intial supplies or food. Be sure to discuss this with us if you're interested in us providing this service to you.
Settle for “only the best” on your Big Island getaway. The Mauna Lani resort has long been the choice of those in the know, because of its rich traditions and ties to the Hawaiian royalty. Within the resort are two of the finest hotels on the island (Mauna Lani Bay and the Fairmont Orchid), two of the most acclaimed golf courses (Francis H. I’i Brown North and South Courses), The Mauna Lani Sports and Fitness Club, miles of white sand beaches, nine restaurants, including Tommy Bahama, Ruth's Chris, Canoe House, and Brown's Beach House, two award winning spas, a brand new shopping mall for the discerning shopper, and a well-stocked specialty grocery store, all within a short walking/driving distance from Hale Hula. The Mauna Lani Beach Club is private, BUT YOURS TO ENJOY, while staying with us at Hale Hula. The private white sand beach and snorkeling at this beach are spectacular, as the fish abound here, amongst pristine coral formations.
First and foremost, however, is your choice of a home away from home. We believe that you will agree with us that the Fairways at Mauna Lani are unsurpassed, with lush landscaping, unique Hawaiian architecture, and beautiful aqua blue pool. We chose our Hale Hula villa for its views of the tropical gardens and the pool area with its waterfalls and swaying palms. Proximity to the pool is just right to provide soothing views and convenience without the noise. To keep up your fitness routine while on vacation, the resort offers a fully-outfitted exercise room, located just a few feet away.
We expended a great deal of effort selecting high quality, high style, comfortable furnishings. The works of local island artists and sculptors abound and, of course, there is a beautiful hand crafted “Hula Lamp”.
Your huge kitchen is well stocked with all the gadgets and equipment that you could want. Miles of granite counters and stainless steel appliances will please the chef. We know you will enjoy the outdoor kitchen with Viking gas BBQ grill, rotisserie, and sink, for “dining alfresco” after a busy day of island activities. Enjoy the view of the waterfall cliffs, pool and swaying palms.
The upper master bedroom suite is most comfortable, with its pillow-top King bed and custom bedding, Casablanca ceiling fan, 35" LCDTV, separate sitting area with queen sofa bed, and a private lanai for enjoying the sunrise over Mauna Kea and bird songs with your first cup of Kona coffee. The master bath is luxurious, with gorgeous local-artist jungle painting, walk in shower, jetted tub, and double sinks with granite counters.
The guest bedroom area is also a private suite, having a private bath, two closets, a desk, an LCDTV, and a pillow-top queen size bed, also with custom bedding, beneath the Casablanca ceiling fan.
High speed wireless Internet is included throughout, along with 40" LCD HDTV, DVD, and VCR in the living room, 35" Sony LCD TV, and DVD in the master bedroom, and an LCD TV in the guest bedroom. Games, books, and ukuleles (with instruction manual), are there for getting you quickly into the island culture.
Before you get too comfortable in this lush island paradise, don’t forget that the Big Island offers an abundance of adventures FOUND ONLY ON THIS ISLAND, such as the very active Kilauea Volcano.
If you’re like most people, it’s hard to get organized and learn the lay of the land in the limited time that a vacation often affords you. SO, AS YOUR HOSTS, WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH SOME OF OUR FAVORITE PERSONAL DAY-ITINERARIES, that will efficiently introduce you to some of the less “touristy” places, and some inside tips to make the most of those most-visited popular attractions, and restaurant recommendations, while you’re out and about. Just tell us what your interests are and we will help guide you quickly to boundless activities, events, dining, sight seeing, sports, exploring, and relaxation.
Always remember, too, that you have the peace of mind that our professional local caretaker is just a phone call away and nearby, if you have any questions or needs.
We’d love to share with you, our special place, Hale Hula! We personally promise you a most comfortable stay, a perfect location, and a very special vacation!
Mahalo!
Mike and Cathy Cusack
p.s. We welcome you to visit our two photo websites that document Hale Hula and many personal Big Island activities that we’ve enjoyed. Please scroll down to see "Links to more information" and just click on the URLs. Or, just call or email us and we will give you the link.
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: At the foot of the driveway, beside the unit, and throughout The Fairways.
- Beds
- King Bed: Island Rattan King bed with luxurious pillow-top mattress, Designer-Line bedding, and 500 thread count sheets. Casablanca ceiling fan. 35" LCD Widescreen SONY TV.
- Queen Bed: Island Pineapple Queen bed with luxurious pillow-top mattress and Designer-Line bedding beneath Casablanca ceiling fan. Convenient desk with wireless internet. Ukuleles (2)
- Convertible Bed: Ultra-comfortable Queen sofa sleeper, in adjoining Den, within the Master Bedroom Suite. Perfect for two younger children.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: 2000 +/- channel 40" LCD HDTV with HIGH DEFINITION channels in Living Room; 35" Sony LCD TV in Master Bedroom; FLatscreen LCD TV in 2nd bedroom (right beside the Ukuleles)
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Shared Hot Tub: Huge tiled Jacuzzi, surrounded by lava rock cliff, replenished by one of three waterfalls, beside the pool and Guest Community Club House.
- Shared Pool: Stunning over-sized Deep-Teal free-form tiled pool floor, probably the most beautiful in Mauna Lani, with attached kids pool, fenced and gated, next to the huge Jacuzzi replenished from one of three waterfalls. Truly Spectacular!
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Oodles of Beautiful Cherry Wood cabinets, capped with gorgeous slab-granite counter tops. Stainless Steel "GE Profile" appliances include side-by-side refrigerator with ice and water door, microwave oven, dishwasher, and convection oven with glass-top stove. The granite bar-counter seats four people with room to spare for casual dining. A second kitchen is located outdoors on the lanai, complete with stainless steel Viking BBQ, rotisserie, and stainless steel sink with hot and cold water, and cabinets. The Lanai seats six at the rattan table.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Very well-equipped kitchen. A Cuisinart pot and pan set and drip coffee maker, a coffee grinder (for that wonderful KONA COFFEE), a rice cooker, electric fry pan, blender, toaster, tea kettle,, roasting pan, various sizes of bake ware, pepper corn grinder, complete set of cooking utensils, place settings for 12, juice glasses, glass and plastic tumblers, Henckel cutlery and steak knives.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: Ask us about our special GUEST SHOPPING/CATERING SERVICE. It may be provided to our guests if prior arrangements are made between guests and owners/management. A guest wishing to have certain items, e.g., groceries or sundries, pre-purchased by Hale Hula management, and stocked in our villa, is a great convenience, eliminating the guests' need to shop for intial supplies or food.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Huge Viking Stainless Steel propane grill with rotisserie.
- Deck/Patio: The Lower Lanai seats 6 at the rattan table. Enjoy a beautiful view of the adjoining gardens and pool nearby.
- Balcony: The Upper Lanai is perfect for morning fresh-brewed Kona Coffee, as you recline on the rattan Morris chairs and ottomans. There's seating for four to watch the sunrise and listen to the birds awaken. (This is what we do!)
- Lanai: The Lower Lanai seats 6 at the rattan table. Enjoy a beautiful view of the adjoining gardens and pool nearby. The Upper Lanai is perfect for morning fresh-brewed Kona Coffee, as you recline on the rattan Morris chairs and ottomans. There's seating for four to watch the sunrise and listen to the birds awaken. (This is what we do!)
- View/Location
- Water View: Our garden view villa's lower and upper lanais both situate our guests within view of the pool area, enabling kid watching, at a distance.
- Mountain View: From our Upper Lanai, you may view three of four of Hawaii's volcanoes: 13,796' Mauna Kea with its Astronomical Observatories and winter snow; the broad 13,679' Mauna Loa, in the distance, and; Hualalai, which sits rather close, above Kailua Kona-town.
- Communications
- Telephone (3) : Portable radio phones that allow you to move about throughout the vIlla.
- Broadband Internet: Free high-speed wireless Internet is available throughout the villa.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Free high-speed wireless Internet is available throughout the villa.
- Other Amenities
- DAILY ITINERARIES PERSONALIZED JUST FOR YOU, Interior designer's luxurious personal furnishings, master bedroom w/custom designer bedding and separate sitting room w/sofa & LG flatscreen TV, 3 ceiling fans, local island signed framed art, bronze sculptures & lamps, outside dining for 6, Viking BBQ, granite counter tops, whirlpool tub, walk-in shower, 3 flat-screen TVs, HDTV, high-end FULLY-EQUIPPED KITCHEN w/stainless steel appliances, convection oven, glass cook-top, rice cooker, coffee grinder, blender, toaster. Ask us about our special GUEST SHOPPING SERVICE. It may be provided to our guests if prior arrangements are made between guests and owners/management. A guest wishing to have certain items, e.g., groceries or sundries, pre-purchased by Hale Hula management, and stocked in our villa, is a great convenience, eliminating the guests' need to shop for intial supplies or food.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: We welcome well-behaved children to our lovely villa. We ask that parents are responsible to make sure their children are respectful with our special island art objects and furnishings.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking is not allowed within the villa nor on the lanais outside the unit. Please be respectful of others if you wish to smoke outside, well beyond the unit's exterior.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Museums
- Other Activities
- OWNER-PROVIDED CUSTOM ITINERARIES JUST FOR YOU, we'll point you to: coastal valley exploration, "secret" beaches, mountain hiking, lush-jungle forest hikes, volcano exploring, lava tube hiking, night-time lava hiking, pahoehoe and A's lava viewing, sea turtle watching, whale watching, deep sea fishing, locals' restaurants' guide, exceptional snorkeling sites, sacred Hawaiian places, hula dancing, ukulele playing, honest-to-goodness GREEN-FLASH SUNSETS, boogie boarding, body surfing, surfing, sea shelling, our favorite restaurants, locals' special places, Astronomical Observatories, Jeeping, many more upon request. (Reader, please ignore following keywords: beach vacation, big island condo rental, big island Hawaii, big island Hawaii vacation, big island Hawaii vacation rentals, big island vacation condo, big island vacation rental, cheap Hawaii vacation, cheap vacation, condo luxury, condo rental, condo rental Kailua, condo rentals, condo rentals Hawaii, condo resort, condo vacation )
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2009 Nightly Special $149/14 nights; $159/7-13 nights - except below
Nov. 20 - Nov. 29 - $169/night;Dec. 18 - Jan. 3, 2010 SPECIAL - $269
2010 Nightly Special $189/14 nights; $199/7-13 nights; $219/5-6 nights
5-night min.stay (Holiday 7-night min.) Taxes-12.416%
$500 refundable damage deposit
$125 - $195 non-refundable cleaning fee
50% deposit due at booking
Balance due 60 days (90 days at Christmas) before arrival.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
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Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Fairways
We became acquainted with Mauna Lani when Cathy was doing an installation for a client who had purchased a home in the resort. We were immediately impressed by the relaxed atmosphere so unlike the typical tourist area bustle. It reminded us of the old Hawaii. There is a real spirit of Aloha here. Mauna Lani is committed to educating visitors about the the rich history of the area and exposing them to Hawaiian culture through wonderful "front porch" dance and music programs. The resort is also dedicated to preserving the historic royal fish ponds and petroglyphs that abound. All this coupled with the outstanding beaches, 2 world class golf courses, tennis, shopping, first class dining, & less than 10 inches of rain a year made it an easy decision to purchase in Mauna Lani!
The Unique Benefits at this Condominium Villa
We like to think that a lot more thought and personal attention to detail has gone into our home than the usual vacation rental. You will be pampered with designer furnishing, high thread count sheets, and beautiful art work, much of it created on the island. The unit is only 3 years old and has all those nice amenities like stainless steel appliances and granite counters. The Fairways is a very peaceful place. It is very uncrowded and guests comment that they often have the gorgeous pool to themselves. The gardens are lush and soothing. Itineraries and travel tips are provided on request.
Private pristine beach for Mauna Lani residents and guests. Gated parking, beach chairs with awnings, restaurant. WONDERFUL SNORKELING, calm water.
Owner's Map of Fairways
My wife Cathy and I live in Idaho (when we're not in Hawaii) with our big black cat "Mr. Smith". We have one son, a beautiful daughter-in-law, and two adorable grandchildren. I am a materials Engineer and an avid hiker, mountain climber and river rat. Cathy is an Interior Designer who enjoys building and remodeling houses. We both love adventure travel which really led us to choose Hawaii for our second home. The Big Island is much more than white sand beaches and sunny days (although we love those). Snow capped mountains with observatories that reveal the secrets of the universe and fountaining volcanoes with lava running to the sea are all within a few hours drive. The rich and exotic culture within the framework of the familiar is an intriguing paradox. We love the adventure and think that you will also!
Property Photos
- Den w/ Queen Sofa Sleeper & Upper Lanai for morning coffee and lush garden views - Big Island, Hawaii Villa Family Friendly
- Guests' Private Beach Club w/ protected cove, wonderful snorkeling & restaurant - Big Island, Hawaii Villa Family Friendly
- Living Room seating for 6 w/ Soft Down Chaise Lounge, 40" Widescreen LCD TV - Big Island, Hawaii Villa Family Friendly
- 3 Gorgeous Resort-Style Pools w/ Mosiac Tile Bottoms and Waterfalls Spa
- Lower Lanai - Al Fresco Dining for 6. Tropical Garden & Pool Views, Viking Grill
- Dining Room & Bar seat eight. Lower Lanai w/ Outdoor Viking BBQ Kitchen
- Kitchen & Breakfast Bar - Stainless Steel GE Profile Appliances w/ Slab Granite
- Mstr BR- Rattan King bed, pillow-top mattress, 500 thread cnt. sheets, 35" LCDTV
- Master Bath w/Jacuzzi Tub, walk-In shower, granite counters, local island art
- 2nd BR/private bath suite- Queen Pineapple bed, pillow-top mattress, desk, LCDTV
- Waterfalls and Spa Views from Upper Lanai
- Upper Lanai View of Gardens, Pool, and distant Hualalai Volcano
- One of many beautiful local White Sand Beaches within 5-15 minutes' walk/drive.
- Francis H.I'i Brown Golf Course at Mauna Lani, one of two, at Mauna Lani Resort
- Bronze Sculpture - Sample of Hale Hula Villa's Local Island Art
- Pu`u `O`o cone early in the eruption. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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, Half Moon Bay, CA
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Aloha Mike and Cathy, We just wanted to let you know that we received our $500 deposit check in the mail today. Thank you so much for sending it back so quickly. We had a fabulous time and loved your Hale Hula! Everything was first class. This was our first time staying in the Mauna Lani area and we are very happy that we chose your place. We loved the Beach club (we've snorkeled there before) and having parking there was great. So we are now back to our reality, but the memories of our vacation will hopefully sustain us for awhile. Thank you so much for helping make our vacation great! Wishing you much aloha, Vicki & Dave
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Our family had a wonderful time staying in your lovely home. All the comforts and conveniences of our home and the fun, relaxation, and recreation of yours! We were so comfortable relaxing here that we didn't get out and do as much as we had planned. The kids didn't want to get out of the pool! We did get them to the Beach Club a few times which was great fun. We hope to make it back again soon.
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Debbie, Doug and Lizzy , Mountain View, CA
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Hawaiiana at it's best! Your home is a study in classic design with an emphasis on comfort and relaxation! We so enjoyed our week in "Hale Hula".
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Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful home. The decor is amazing! We hope to come back soon.
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Very comfortable condo - Quite Hi-Tech as everything "beeps". We have had a blast! If you are a diver - the night dive with the Mantas is a must. We will never forget it. We enjoyed the green of Waimea and Hilo. Felt like home in Paradise.
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Kathy Caffall , Newberg, OR
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Buzz and Alyce Gibbs , Del Mar, CA
Homeowner Response:
Aloha Alyce and Buzz, We're so happy that you enjoyed your holidays at our Hale Hula home! Next time you want to stay with us please accept our offer to provide you with some suggested PERSONAL ITINERARIES to optimize your experience. Hurry back! Mahalo! Mike and Cathy Cusack.