Breathtaking vistas meet indoor-outdoor living. Perched in a gated neighborhood, this gracious two-story residence offers panoramic views of Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, the Kohala Mountains, and Waialea Bay from nearly every vantage point . With 3,700 square feet of living space and an expansive 2,000 square feet of covered lanai, it’s built for both comfort and unforgettable sunsets.
Thoughtfully designed for family bliss. Inside, you’ll find two living rooms and a fully equipped kitchen with a Sub-Zero fridge, propane stovetop, and walk‑in pantry—perfect for preparing meals or gathering with family. A dedicated keiki (children’s) play area comes with a small table and chairs, toys, high chair, and pack‑and‑play, making it ultra‑family-friendly.
Comfort in every room. All four bedrooms feature air conditioning—though the common living spaces remain open-air, embracing that beautiful Hawaiian breeze. The primary suite on the ground floor includes a king bed, TV, and walk-in closet, connected via a Jack-and-Jill bathroom to a second king-bedded room. An additional full bath opens to the lanai and pool area for added convenience. Upstairs, you’ll find a third bedroom with one queen and two twin beds, as well as a fourth bedroom with a king bed—serviced by a full bathroom with double sinks.
Resort-style amenities in private serenity. Live the Hawaiian dream with multiple outdoor dining areas, a grill, and your own private pool. There’s even an outdoor shower for rinsing off after beach adventures. Located near Waialea Bay in the Puako area, the home offers access to ocean activities such as snorkeling, swimming, and beachcombing.
Why Guests Love It: Guests consistently rate Hale Wailani highly. Reviews mention sparkling cleanliness, thoughtful amenities, attentive service, and the sheer joy of waking up to ocean views and lounging poolside. One guest described morning coffee on the lanai overlooking the ocean as “dreamy,” while another highlighted the easy beach access and vibrant snorkeling experiences—including spotting octopus and manta rays.
Hale Wailani is the perfect getaway for families or groups seeking spacious, stylish accommodations, set against the iconic beauty of Hawaii’s Kohala Coast. The captivating views, comfortable layout, and thoughtful amenities make it a destination that creates lasting memories.
The home is listed as having air conditioning, as each bedroom has AC. There is NOT AC in the other living areas.
Hawaii GE & TA tax number 025-590-8352-01
STVR-19-364115
NUC-19-1606
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About the area
Puako
Located in Kamuela, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area and Mauna Kea Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course.
Travelling with kids? Consider Manta Ray Point and Great 4-D Movie Ride. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Mauna Kea Beach - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
Getting around
Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
CanoeHouse - 14 min drive
Hawaii’s Ultimate Donut - Hot Malasadas - 16 min walk
Tommy Bahama Tropical Café - 11 min drive
Ikena Landing - 10 min drive
Copper Bar - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Walk to Waialea Bay, pool, AC, Oceanview pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Walk to Waialea Bay, pool, AC, Oceanview?
As of 12 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to Waialea Bay, pool, AC, Oceanview on 1 Jul 2026 start from £1,281, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Walk to Waialea Bay, pool, AC, Oceanview?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Walk to Waialea Bay, pool, AC, Oceanview?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Walk to Waialea Bay, pool, AC, Oceanview?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Walk to Waialea Bay, pool, AC, Oceanview located?
This family-friendly Kamuela holiday home is located by the sea, just steps away from Waialea Beach and Puako Bay. Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area and Mauna Kea Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
It was great for 8 adults and two small children. Spacious, beautiful balcony - wonderful beach. Excellent house.
Kate D.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
George F.
1 Apr 2026
The best of Hawaii
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have been returning to Hale Wailani yearly for about 12 years. It is fabulous, gorgeous views, spectacular home, extremely well-maintained and managed. We can't say enough good about it.
Great access to beach. Good snorkeling. Pool was great. Kitchen was well stocked. Loved the outdoor eating spaces. Location to other beaches and activities was excellent.
Wonderful place and great stay. Loved the extras like beach chairs, sand toys, beach umbrellas We would come back if we stay in the big island again
Kevin W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2025
Thank you so much for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your time on island and the home's amenities. We would love to have you back if future travel brings you to the area.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gary H.
13 Jun 2025
Hawaii
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very nice property. The family very much enjoyed this property and location.
The house was perfect in every way. Beautiful pool & lanai, wonderful views, short walk to a lovely beach. The house had everything you could ask for and the manager was extremely responsive and helpful.
Joanne R.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your review. I am so glad to hear you all enjoyed your time. We would love to have you back and hope you can return soon.
The house was well-stocked and roomy. We very much enjoyed the pool and lanai. The views were breathtaking. We also appreciated the use of pool toys.
I would definitely recommend this property for families
Candice N.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
kim h.
8 Jun 2023
Great family time
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great family time and awesome location
kim h.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Virginia F.
2 Apr 2025
fine management
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
great management of a fine house
Virginia F.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lisa B.
23 Jan 2026
Wonderful house near a fabulous beach!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My party of 8 had a wonderful stay in this house. It is largely open to the garden and pool with a lanai and an large upper balcony overlooking the water. We spent mornings enjoying coffee on the upper patio off the bedrooms and TV room. The house is well stocked with basics in the kitchen including condiments and spices. The host was very helpful with a few small issues we had. The location is perfect for exploring the many wonderful beaches in the area. We really enjoyed our stay.
Lisa B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Theresa J.
14 May 2023
Beach/Pool Holiday
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Second time a charm!
A very comfortable house nicely organized with all the amenities we could need. There was even a special play area for kids. We played every day in the pool and walked the short distance to the special beach. Great communication and support from Mary!
Shana D.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
So glad to hear that you all enjoyed the home, pool and beach. Would love to have you back for any future trips to the area.
Our family of 10 enjoyed a week at Puako and were so sad to leave. The house had everything we needed, as well as a pool that the kids loved and a small beach with great snorkeling. Larger beaches were within a short driving distance.
The house is comfortable but not fussy and Mary the property manager was so great with communication. We hope to be back!
Cheryl B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
George F.
27 Jan 2023
Out 10th return to Hale Wailani
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Mary Fox and her staff at 2 Papayas are terrific. We are delighted with the home rental, the location, and the entire experience.
George F.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rene C.
25 May 2025
Fabulous Hale Wailani
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was beautiful and well furnished. Clean and well stocked. Even had many spices, seasonings and condiments. We like to cook, so not having to buy all of that for our vacation was great. The pool and outside areas were comfortable and spacious.
Rene C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Katie S.
3 Aug 2023
Beautiful Home in Paradise
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My family of 6 had a great time making fun memories in this beautiful home just steps away from a secret little beach. Thank you to the hostess, Mary, at Two Papayas for her hospitality.
Katie S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
George F.
18 Jun 2023
Return to Wailani
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is our favorite escape from Portland. It was the first time we had gone in the summer and it was at least as beautiful as Jan.-Feb. The place is superb, great design, great views. Mary at 2 Papayas and her staff are the best. We can't recommend this place any higher!
George F.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
GERARD H.
18 Jul 2025
Dream Home
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our entire family loved Hale Wailani. It's a fabulous home. Air conditioned bedrooms enhanced our stay. Pool was perfect for dips in the afternoon and evening. Home was spotless upon arrival. Having a nice sand beach within a few minutes walk really made the grandkids happy. At one point our granddaughter while sitting on the beach asked "Is this dream?"Great snorkel sites within an easy drive from the home. Fantastic vacation in an awesome home. We'll be back in two years.
GERARD H.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie M.
13 Apr 2018
Perfect!
We were two families traveling together - 4 adults and 5 children, ages 12-16. This house was absolutely perfect. The pictures don't do it justice as it is quite a bit larger than it appears. The outdoor space is plentiful and there are so many different areas to hang out. It rained a few days and because so much is covered, we still enjoyed the outdoors. The rooms are all sizable and the two main living areas are quite large. The location was also great, just steps to a nice beach (where you can watch the sunset) and only a short drive to the resort areas for groceries, restaurants and shopping. You can't go wrong with this house and 2 Papayas does a lovely job managing it.
Julie M.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words. We loved having your family and we are glad to hear the home worked out well for everyone. We would love to have you back for any return visits to the area.
With aloha,
2Papaya Vacation Rental Staff
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Joanne R.
9 Nov 2024
Amazing house & amazing service
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is our second time renting Hale Wailani, and we fall more in love with it every time. Mary & Marley from 2Papayas are amzing to work with - they make you feel so welcome. The house, the pool, the views are all spectacular, yet it still feels like home. We can't wait to come back!
Joanne R.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth B.
23 Aug 2024
A Great Family Destination
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our stay in Hale Wailani was very nice. We loved the pool and the easy access to one of the best swimming coves on Hawaii. The snorkeling was very good too. Good for multi-generational groups. The house was equipped with just about anything you could want and Mary was great support. Please be aware that the kitchen and living rooms are not air conditioned and can get hot in the afternoon. The heated pool was a lovely way to cool off. We enjoyed the quiet neighborhood, especially the dark skies at night. We saw many shooting stars in August.
Kenneth B.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
30 Jul 2024
Hale Wailani review
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful house. Pool a definite hit with the grandchildren. Well stocked. Slept 10 without feeling crowded.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Donna O.
18 Jul 2024
Outstanding Property
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our second stay at Hale Wailani and it was even better than the first. The 2Papayas staff thoughtfully ensure every detail of your stay is perfect. The well-equipped kitchen has all the necessities. The pool is the icing on the cake, enjoyed by both adults and children alike. Thank you, owners, for sharing your home.
Donna O.
About the host
Hosted by Mary and the Staff of 2Papaya Vacation Rentals
We live full time in Northern California, and began to visit the Big Island in 2015. It's an easy flight from SFO and it's a spot our kids love to come to.
Why they chose this property
We were drawn to this property for its quiet location just steps from the beach. We had rented houses nearby and loved being able to walk back and forth to the beach as need be. It is so relaxing not to have to get into the car very often.
What makes this property unique
It has an easy, relatively sandy entry into the water. The snorkeling and paddle boarding is great when it's calm; my kids tell me the surfing is great when it's not. Sitting on the beach with a cup or coffee in the morning or a drink at sunset is magical.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests