Direct serene view of Royal ponds and the blue Pacific from the lanai in H303
Location: Mauna Lani Terrace, Mauna Lani, Kohala Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (In the Mauna Lani Resort on the Kohala Coast-) View Map
Accommodations: Condo, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: Condominium
The Mauna Lani Terrace is located within the world class Mauna Lani Resort. NOTE: OTHER CONDOS IN THIS COMPLEX DO NOT COMPARE TO DAVE & SANDY'S H303. DON'T BE MISLED. ONLY A TOP FLOOR CORNER PENTHOUSE LOCATION WILL GIVE YOU ULTIMATE VIEW, PRIVACY, SECURITY AND QUIETNESS. This luxury condo is nestled between two pristine white sand beaches. Every room has a spectacular view over the royal fish ponds and gardens at the blue Pacific. Unwind in over 1400 square feet of designer perfect tropical, Asian decor. Turn off the central A.C. and let the trade winds flow through your villa. The privacy and quiet of this location are legendary. Extensive remodel finished May,2010.
You may choose to eat out at the four award winning restaurants next door at the Mauna Lani Hotel. Or, you may cook a meal in the gourmet, fully equipped kitchen in your beautiful villa. A short walk will take you to two white sands beaches with crystal clear water live coral and thousands of reef fish and turtles. Many visitors say it is the best snorkeling in Hawaii. Or, you may choose to play on one of the two most beautiful golf courses in the world. There is also a world class tennis facility, spa and workout gym.
Dave, a Realtor and owner of Property Marketing of Hawaii for 31 years in Hawaii, & his wife Sandy are the owners. They live a few minutes away from this condo and take a very personal interest to make sure that it is always immaculate. They are available for assistance 24/7. Mauna Lani Terrace won the coveted "Best Building Award" for the State of Hawaii in 2003. Many happy visitors: "Our 10th visit to the Mauna Lani Terrace,--Yours is our favorite"(The W family from San Francisco)Other comments:"not only beautiful, but comfortable,Yours is our favorite,Your place is terrific,Views were spectacular,Most relaxing vacation ever,We love your condo,We will be back next year." Dave & Sandy's H303 has earned a very loyal following of return guests. A large percentage of their guests return year after year.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Shared Hot Tub
- Sauna
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Oceanfront
- Ocean View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Luxurious Bulgari bath amenities.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Snowboarding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- Historic fishponds, archeological sites. Hawaiian culture.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rate for 4 Persons .. $585/night for seven nights
Eight or more nights, $535/night
Christmas Season: Dec 16 to Jan 15... $795/night
All rent subject to Hawaii State tax of 13.416%
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Mauna Lani Terrace
In June of 2003 we sold a beach property in California and needed to replace it with a property on the Big Island. Since I was a real estate broker here since 1979, I had a unique knowledge of every luxury condo complex on the Kohala coast and knew that nothing compared to Mauna Lani Terrace. Sandy and I toured the 7 or 8 Terrace condos for sale at the time. We will never forget the day that we opened the door of H303. We could see down the hall through the living room we saw a view that took our breath away, the most beautiful ocean view that we had ever seen. It was love at first sight. Sadly, it was the most expensive of all of the condos that we viewed. More then we thought we could afford. However, with my many years of experience negotiating real estate, we miraculously made the deal. To this day, when we walk through the front door of that exquisite condo, we still can't believe it is ours. We love to share it with our dear guests, many of whom have become long time friends.
The Unique Benefits at this Condo
Number 1 is the view. No other condo can boast an equal view of the ocean, fish ponds and palm trees. Every room as a view. The H building is considered the prime location in the Terrace. It is a 7 minute walk to the right to the Mauna Lani Hotel with it's restaurants and the white sand beach in front of it. A 7 minute walk to the left takes you by the royal fish ponds to the beautiful white sand horse shoe shaped bay with pristine coral reefs and multitudes of colorful reef fish and turtles. A 2 to 3 minute walk takes you to the pool, jacuzzi, sauna and barbecue area. The top floor location of H303 affords the maximum privacy, security and view. Ground floor units have no privacy or security from people walking by and looking in. Being a corner unit, there is a view, sunlight and ventilation from the side providing a much more open airy feeling. Tastefully decorated with an Asian-tropical flair. 100 year old antique Chinese hutch. We have been upgrading H303 from the day of purchase. New porcelain tile throughout the condo,imported hand made wool rug from Nepal, new kitchen with new Bosch washer and dryer, new Thermador oven-microwave,GE Profile 5 burner glass cook top,granite counters, tile back splash. Since one of Sandy's passions is baking and cooking,the gourmet kitchen is exceptionally well equipped. Bathrooms, new tile on walls and glass blocks to let more light in. Master shower completely replaced with larger designer shower.Paid local artist $1000 to design and etch glass shower door with unique floral design.New flat screen TVs in living room and bedrooms. Wireless internet connection.
Owner's Map of Mauna Lani Terrace
Dave and Sandy have been the proud owners of Mauna Lani Terrace H303 since June, 2003. Because we live 45 minutes away from it, we use it for a second home also. By staying in it as often as possible, Sandy can continue to think of ways to make it more comfortable and luxurious. She has supervised the extensive remodeling over the past two years. As 31 years residents of West Hawaii, we have a unique insight into what pleases visitors to our Paradise. About 50% of our rental days are return guests. Many of them had already discovered Mauna Lani Terrace. Once they stay in H303, they virtually always return to it.
Property Photos
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- Direct serene view of Royal ponds and the blue Pacific from the lanai in H303 - Luxury Oceanview at Mauna Lani - Big Island, Kohala Coast
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- View from lanai looking south - Luxury Oceanview at Mauna Lani - Big Island, Kohala Coast
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- Breakfast on the lanai looking at the ocean and ponds from H303 - Luxury Oceanview at Mauna Lani - Big Island, Kohala Coast
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- Beautifully appointed great room with vaulted ceiling
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- Relax on the north lanai enjoying the view of ponds and ocean
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- New gourmet kitchen with granite counters
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- New upscale stainless steel appliances, Thermador, Sub Zero, Bosch
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- Luxurious master suite with private lanai, high thread count Egyptian cotton
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- Newly remodeled tiled master bath
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- Enlarged shower with floral etching
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- Master bedroom private lanai
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- Cozy second bed room with private bath and lanai
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- Remodeled second bath with new porcelain tile
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- New bath in second bedroom with glass blocks for light
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- Powder room
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- H303 is a quiet top floor penthouse unit with ultimate view, privacy, security
Traveler Reviews (6)
Great Penthouse Unit & Nice Owners
Guest: LocalMotion
(Bay Area, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/01/11
Review Submitted: 07/24/11
Our family of 4 stayed for Spring Break week in April of 2011 and we all had a **wonderful** vacation - thanks to the very scenic, very roomy and very well-equipped condo we rented from Dave & Sandy. I'm not an experienced VRBO renter so I was cautious and careful about asking as many questions as possible before we booked, and we highly recommend the professional and pleasant experience we had in dealing with the owners. We also thought the husband/wife team who comes in to clean the condo while you're staying there were super nice people. The configuration of the king room & room w/ 2 twins was perfect for our family, and there were plenty of bath towels, beach towels, & sheets. The kids were able to watch DVDs in their room, as their bathroom was just the right size. We contributed a little footstool to the condo so the kids could reach the sink. I really (!) appreciated how well equipped the kitchen & laundry set-up was. The spices, leftover condiments and pantry foods are kept in the unit for the next set of guests - so it was great not to have to buy ketchup, sauces, jam, salt/pepper, spices etc. A very nice touch. Overall, you have the sense of staying in a "designer-quality" condo with all the amenties you'd hope to have included. The unit sits halfway between the Mauna Lani Resort & the "Little Beach" so the location was excellent. There were some sand toys & boogie boards in the patio cupboard which was helpful. The wraparound views were tremendous, and we enjoyed quite a bit of time on the various patios admiring the ocean, sunsets, fishponds & sunrises. I hope the unit is availabe for our next Spring Break in 2012 - because we'd love to come back!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Ideal in every way
Guest: Kristine
(Thousand Oaks, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/15/11
Review Submitted: 06/27/11
We just returned from vacation which included a short stay at Dave and Sandy's Mauna Lani Terrace unit. Everything you've read in the other reviews is true--this unit has an ideal location just steps from both the pool and the beach. It was spacious, quiet, immaculately clean, and beautifully furnished. One thing that might be of interest to some: the air conditioning is both efficient AND practically silent. We only used it part of the time, but as I really hate rattly loud window units, this quiet central-air system was great. Grocery shopping and several restaurants are nearby, and we had the beach completely to ourselves! Dave and Sandy were very gracious hosts, and we'd love to come again. You will sit in the balcony every morning and just be amazed at your good fortune to be in such a great place.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
The Perfect Vacation
Guest: Ed and family
(Gardnerville, NV)
Date of Stay: 05/28/11
Review Submitted: 06/21/11
After many years of vacationing at Mauna Lani Terrace, we were able to stay at Dave and Sandy's and must say it's the nicest condo of all. They thought of everything, making sure we had all the comforts of home and more! The condo is beautifully decorated and immaculate and the views from every window are amazing. The beaches, pool, fish ponds, local scuba diving and their beautiful condo made this a perfect getaway filled with many wonderful memories.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.
Picture-perfect Vacation
Guest: Sharon
(Portland OR)
Date of Stay: 03/16/11
Review Submitted: 04/11/11
We have been going to the Mauna Lani Terrace for almost twenty years and this unit is truly one of the nicest properties we've ever stayed in! The layout and furnishings are wonderful and the views of the ocean and the pool area are unmatched. The owners had a beautiful basket of fruit and amazing Kona coffee waiting at our arrival and they checked in regularly with us to make sure we were well taken care of. We highly recommend this property and we'll definitely be back.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.
The Best!
Guest: Ken & Trish
(Patterson, NY, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/09/10
Review Submitted: 10/09/10
Hats off to Dave and Sandy, owners of unit H303 at Mauna Lani Terrace! What can we say to do it justice? Top floor with 200 degree view of beach, ocean, ancient royal fish ponds with jumping fish, and gorgeous plams. Not another unit with such a view. Secure and private, being on the end of the building. The location of the H building is the most convenient, a short walk to both beaches, the swimming pool and the hotel. Snorkeling was fantastic! The modern but comfortable decor and furnishings of the condo added to the ambience. My wife likes to cook, so the gourmet kitchen with granite tops and new appliances was heaven, particularly with the kitchen view of the ocean and a martini in hand. This was our second visit and there is now a super grocery store on the resort with anything you need for cooking and drinks. So, convenient. Dave and Sandy are the best of hosts! Available and helpful, but giving you your space and privacy. And if you meet Susan, the housekeeper it just adds to the Hawaiian experience and hospitality. Just don't take my next dates as we will definitely be back.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Great Unit
Guest: Pat S.
(Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/27/10
Review Submitted: 06/29/10
We have stayed in a number of units at the Mauna Lani and this is one of the top ones. It is well maintained and stocked with amenities. The owner is very responsive and accessible, and was always helpful with our questions. The Terrace is a great vacation spot for families, and we love returning here year after year.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
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