Vacation Rentals by Owner

Another day in paradise!

Guest: Raj (Berkeley, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/21/11 Review Submitted: 01/25/12

We've now made two trips to this wonderful condo on Hawaii. It really is the best of both worlds to relax in the comfort of Waiulaula, yet have terrific access at the Mauna Kea and Hapuna Beach. Each year, our stay gets a day or two longer, so eventually we're going to have to move...! The owner is a pleasure to work with and has appointed the unit very nicely and keeps it well maintained and provisioned.

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

A wonderful week

Guest: P (California)
Date of Stay: 09/16/11 Review Submitted: 11/14/11

We had a wonderful stay here. The condo is beautiful and beautifully appointed. It's also really comfortable (dual zone cooling!). The owner is great to work with. We loved breakfasts and sunset out on the deck overlooking the ocean, with warm breezes. We especially enjoyed the gorgeous Mauna Kea beach. We also made good use of the Amenity Center at the condo—the pool is wonderful and the gym well-equipped. We loved our stay here and are eager to return!

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

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Guest: AR (Tucson)
Date of Stay: 07/20/11 Review Submitted: 08/08/11

Wonderful condo. I hate to talk it up too much as I would like to be able to rent it again without a wait list. It is exceptional. It makes the Grand Champions in Maui look like a run down motel 6. Owner streamlined everything. Welcome packet is perfect. Most enjoyable, best trip to the Islands yet. Already planning return. Definately do the Surf, Sand and Stars at the Four Seasons Saturday nights. Can't say enough about how great this place is.

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

Beautiful and relaxing stay!

Guest: SanSan (La Habra, California)
Date of Stay: 12/10/10 Review Submitted: 12/29/10

My husband and I stayed in this unit for 5 nights. We wished it was more! The unit is beautiful nd well maintained and very large. Much too large for just the two of us but we didnt mind! There is a large flat screen tv in the living room and comfortable sofa. Its a 2nd floor unit which is better than the bottom floor in terms of ocean and sunset views! The complex itself is in a nice location just into the entrance of the Hapuna Beach Prince hotel, which is less than a mile to the Mauna Kea hotel. If you like hanging out at the beach or pool and enjoy working out in a gym, I would definitely pay the extra for the amenity program which gives you access to both hotel's swimming pools, fitness centers, and lounge chairs/towels/umbrellas on their beautiful beaches. The mauna kea gym is open 24/7 but the hapuna's gym is only open until 6pm. I like that the owner gives us access to the garage so we can park our car in there. On the hot days its nice because the interior of the car is not so hot. There was also at least 4 boogie boards, chairs, umbrellas, and an adult set and a child set of snorkel gear for our use. I love having a full kitchen to be able to do your own cooking. It would be ridiculous to have to eat out every single day for 3 meals and gets pricey. The BBQ is also very nice to be able to grill meats and fish. We also used it to grill pineapple which is delicious if you havent tried it! When we entered the unit, we were greeted by a nice fruit basket with a variety of fruits. None of it went to waste! There were also shampoos, soaps and conditioners which were nice so you dont have to bring all of those toiletries to add weight in your luggage! Keenan was great to work with. He answered my emails immediately and it was nice dealing with him. His property manager, Diane, was also very sweet! She was there upon our arrival and made sure everything was just right! She was very easy to contact over the phone when we had a question about something. The photos in the picture reflect the unit except magnify it 100x! We would love to stay there again next year on our next visit to the Big Island!

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

Mauna Kea-Wai'Ula'Ula 3 BR/3BA condo

Guest: Gaki (Clarkston, WA)
Date of Stay: 12/01/10 Review Submitted: 12/01/10

Absolutely wonderful! The condo is very clean, and is lovely in all ways, from the furnishings and wall decor, to the lovely views. Our daughter and her family recently stayed in it, and we were priviledged to spend some time in the condo with them......we were treated to a wonderful barbequed dinner, prepared on the outdoor barbeque. This condo had absolutely everything a family could want, and more! My daughter and family stayed in this condo in November, arriving on Nov. 16! (couldn't write this in the box entitled "date of arrival"---it only allows December arrivals to be noted!

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

Awesome Kohala Coast experience

Guest: julie (Orinda, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/21/10 Review Submitted: 11/30/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our 7 nights in this amazing condo - perfect for a 3 generation get-together. My teens had their space, my parents had a luxurious and private master suite, as did my husband and I. We loved the Wolf BBQ and teak dining table on the deck, the spectacular views, and all the condo amenities. We would definitely stay here again. We appreciated the boogie boards in the garage. We loved the spaciousness of the condo. We LOVED swimming and snorkeling at both the Mauna Kea and Hapuna Prince beaches. Everything was A++!

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Big Island condo

Guest: Chris & Tracy (Encinitas, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/28/10 Review Submitted: 06/21/10

All I can say is that we thoroughly enjoyed our vacation to the Big Island, and having such a beautiful place to stay certainly added to our enjoyment. Keenan was a pleasure to work with, and his condo is definitely a 1st Class accomodation -- everything was top of the line and in perfect condition, including the beach chairs & umbrellas in the garage storage area. From snorkeling to zip lining to helicopter tours to golfing, everything was extremely convenient to the Mauna Kea / Hapuna Beach area. We even discovered the quaint little town of Waimea, about 15 minutes up the hill from the condo -- and enjoyed exploring the town and its' great selection of nice restaurants (along with milder temps in the 70's most days). As you can tell, we would strongly recommend Keenans' beautiful condo to friends & family without hesitation. Aloha! Chris & Tracy

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

Great place!

Guest: Rob F (Long Beach CA)
Date of Stay: 05/18/10 Review Submitted: 06/01/10

We just returned from a weeks stay at this beautiful condo, and couldn't have been happier! We were vacationing with our adult kids (two in college, one recently married), and the space worked out perfectly for us, especially with the two master suites. The unit is spotless, super spacious, very comfortable, and beautifully decorated. The complex is beautifully maintained and very quiet...no noisy neighbors! Beds and linens were awesome, and the kitchen was super well stocked! Despite our plans to eat out, many nights found us blending up some mai tais, grilling on the outdoor kitchen, and relaxing out on the deck as we watched the sun set. Everybody enjoyed using the fitness center, pool, and jacuzzi, and whenever we went, we pretty much had it all to ourselves. We also enjoyed having access to the beach at the Mauna Kea--very beautiful. I am always super picky about places that we stay, and this place did not dissapoint me one bit. I would totally recommend it! Our favorite outing was the kayaking and snorkeling at Cooks Cove. The clarity of the water and the coral was amazing, and we were surrounded by spinner dolphins on our kayaks. Totally great experience!

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

Guest: Renee Maruyama (San Diego, CA.)
Date of Stay: 02/11/10 Review Submitted: 02/11/10

All of the fine attributes about this beautiful place has already been commented upon by the previous guests. The only thing I can add to it is that the owner was very friendly and professional to deal with and during our stay, his condo manager was very helpful and friendly. For the people that are not familiar with this resort, the Mona Kea Beach Resort was the very first preatigeous hotel built by the Rockerfellers. It became to be known as the "Rock Resort". It's the finest beach front hotel on the Big Island. Many famous people have been the guest of this fine hotel every year during the Christmas holidays. We have been visiting this island for over 30 years and it has become our second home.

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Paradise Hawaiian Style

Guest: CChat (Vancouver BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/18/10 Review Submitted: 06/14/10

All the previous reviews and comments are true but there are a few additional things I would like to add. The pictures on the web site don't really convey the true quality and feeling of the condo....it's much better in person than it looks in the pictures and pictures look fabulous!! We used the salt water pool and state of the art gym on a daily basis...it is conveniently located 3 minutes from the condo. We golf a lot and there are 8 courses located within 20 minutes...it doesn't get any better. We will be returning again...year after year...to enjoy the BBQ, the outdoor lanai dining, fresh brewed Kona coffee in the morning with organic granola, berries and fresh baked bread before a work-out at the gym and a round of golf at world class courses....what more can one want?? Did I mention the morning whale show....we saw one whale breach at least 20 times one morning...must have been on steroids!! We had different members of the family come and visit us over our stay and found the condo spacious enough that we never felt crowded. Over 2000 square feet of luxury with great appliances...we would rather BBQ and enjoy the condo than go out to restaurants.....Kona is 40 minutes away for excellent shopping...fresh fish, great wines, and there are several local markets in the area to get fresh produce. Landlord proved to be a very reasonable and professional person which is another reason why we have chosen this location as one of our yearly vacation spots. Highly recommendable, a flawless experience. Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/03/10 Review Submitted: 01/03/10

Aloha to all, Whales from the lanai (No way) yep I would see them out in the ocean in the morning when I was having my first cup of Hawaiian coffee. My family just spent 12 days in total bliss here in this condo at WaiUlaUla. The minute you walk through the door you have entered into peace and tranquility Welcome Home! I loved the spacious rooms,it was immaculately clean and beautifully decorated. I was blessed with getting to meet Dianna, she is the one who adds her special touches with all the fun soaps, lotions,and shampoos in the bathrooms. She will be their if you need anything. I will miss the sparkle in her eyes and her fun giggle. We really enjoyed being able to access the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. It was great being so close to the most wonderful beach and golf courses. Another really nice and thoughtful touch the owner does is furnish great beach chairs,umbrellas, ice chest, snorkel gear, boogie boards, beach towels. There is no need or want for more.We also enjoyed the pool and spa it was very relaxing, our 16-teen year old son loved the work out room and we met some great friends. This is my favorite place to stay in Hawaii, I wish I were there right now on the lanai with a glass of wine watching the sun go into the ocean. We will definitely go back.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/30/09 Review Submitted: 11/29/09

BOOK THIS CONDO NOW. Wai'ula'ula is perfect for families and groups. We spent a month here and loved the condo, amenities (terrific pool) and the Mauna Kea (best Beach in the islands). Great owner, high quality furnishings/ appliances and an amazing view of the Pacific. Wish I was on the lanai right now...

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/15/09 Review Submitted: 10/15/09

We just returned from our week stay in this beautiful condo. The condo was spacious, immaculately clean and beautifully decorated. The pool and spa were very nice as well. A short 3 min. drive gets you to one of the best beaches on the island. FABULOUS!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/17/09 Review Submitted: 08/17/09

We returned last week from a wonderful family vacation on the Big Island. It was enhanced by our accommodations at Wai ‘ula ‘ula. We rented two condos for our extended family and both were excellent. This unit was spacious, clean, and beautifully decorated. As former frequent guests at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, we were concerned that going to the beach would be a hassle—not so! It is a short 3 minute drive. The owner was very gracious and helpful with suggestions that helped make this vacation extra special. Since we had access to both Hapuna Beach Prince and the Mauna Kea Beach hotels we took the opportunity to check out the hotel rooms at each place. The verdict was unanimous—the condo was the best choice by far and represents an excellent value. We will definitely return and not even consider staying at either hotel, opting for the condos instead.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/11/09 Review Submitted: 08/11/09

My family stayed at in this unit in late July 2009. To sum up the quality and beauty of this unit in one word: gorgeous. The pictures provided by the owner do not do it justice. Everything in the unit and the community itself (Wai'ula'ula) is top notch. The unit itself has amazing ocean views, with our family never failing to catch the evening sunset, quality appointments, a washer/dryer (which is extremely helpful for those long stays), and is extremely convenient to the Mauna Kea and Hapuna Beach resorts. The condo development is also top notch. The amenity center (which is 500 feet from the unit) has a stunning infinity pool, kids pool and hot tub. The workout room is also surprisingly well outfitted with multiple weight machines, free weights, and numerous pieces of cardio equipment.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/28/09 Review Submitted: 04/28/09

5 stars! 5 diamonds! My family spent a week here and had one of our best vacations ever! The condo is gorgeously decorately, spotlessly clean and even has a view of the ocean. We've rented many vacation homes over the years and found this one to be exceptionally well equipped (big screen TV, blu-ray dvd player, wifi, kitchen necessities, ipod compatible stereo, even beach towels!) The owners left a very nice welcome package of snacks that was much appreciated after the flight. The Wai'ula'ula amenity center is a 1 min. walk from the condo. The pool there is stunning & the fitness center had ample cardio & weight equipment. We loved the beaches at Mauna Kea & Hapuna Prince-- not crowded, well staffed, clear water & great snorkeling. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat--absolutely loved it!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/18/09 Review Submitted: 04/18/09

This vacation rental was perfect! It is in a wonderful location with so much to offer. The condo is beautifully decorated and the view is great. We would most definitely stay there again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/15/09 Review Submitted: 03/15/09

Our family spent a week at this condo at the end of february. The condo was beautifully furnished and very roomy. The view was gorgeous and staying here was as convenient as living at home. The amenities were fantastic, especially the pool and the work out center. We would highly recommend this rental to anyone visiting the Big Island.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/24/09 Review Submitted: 02/24/09

Our family of four just spent a glorious week at this condo. Everything about this unit is as advertised if not better. Incredible views and great access to the amenity center are particularly noteworthy. The kitchen was well stocked, furniture was extremely comfortable and clean. All in all, I would cherish the opportunity to stay here again.

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