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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Smart TV, DVD player, books
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • GymGymGym

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Kamuela, HI
  • Popular LocationHāpuna Beach State Recreation Area3 min drive
  • Popular LocationMauna Kea Resort Golf Course7 min drive
  • Popular LocationMauna Kea Beach9 min drive
  • AirportKamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala)23 min drive

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About the area

Kamuela

A family-friendly stay in Kamuela awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Mauna Kea Beach and 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features free WiFi, 3 bathrooms and a lanai. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a flat-screen TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, gym and Hot tub. Other amenities include concierge services, a garden and barbecues. .In the area of this Kamuela holiday home, you'll find Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 3 min drive
  • Mauna Kea Resort Golf Course - 7 min drive
  • Waialea Beach - 8 min drive
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 9 min drive
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mauna Kea Cafe & Market - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Hopper Taproom - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pueo's Osteria - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Copper Bar - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

🌺Mauna Kea Resort - NO RESORT FEE - It's on us! Big Pool Family House!

We are paying for your resort access!

When Laurance S.Rockefeller opened the Mauna Kea Resort in 1965, it was a new level of luxury for its hotel guests and now the guests of residential homeowners. Times have changed! At that time, Trent Jones Sr. was challenged to build a course on lava bluffs, but met that challenge and was honored by his son, Trent Jones Jr. decades later with an update to his father's design. Later, Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay stepped up to the task by creating an 18-hole course at The Hapuna Prince Beach Hotel now known as the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, a part of the Mauna Kea Resort.

The two pristine beaches are really the crowing jewels of these recently remodeled and upgraded resorts, ranking among some of the top beaches of the world.

Welcome to the Mauna Kea Resort!

Enjoy this beautiful relaxing vacation home in the exclusive gated community of Moani Heights.  It is geared towards kids and family who are wanting to explore the Big Island and perhaps take advantage of purchasing resort access and amenities through the membership of the homeowner.

This home offers a complete kitchen with updated cabinets, granite counter tops, appliances and working desk to page through a local recipe book.  With ocean views from the kitchen, living room, and dining area, the lanai doors open to casual seating, lounge chairs for bathing, a BBQ and rattan dining set all flanked by a huge pool and hot tub. Heated pool and hot tub available at a daily fee.

This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home is situated on an acre providing a grand presence within the neighborhood. Each master king (2) offers a private full bathroom with shower, soaking tub, private toilet room and walk-in closet. Step outside through the lanai doors where you will have a private lounge area or a straight line to the massive hot tub.

The 3rd queen bedroom has an adjoining shower bathroom, and overlooks the entrance courtyard lined with plumeria trees. All bedrooms and two bathrooms were recently updated with new flooring.

The spacious media room with its own stand-alone air conditioning is where the fun will be, leaving the formal living room for those who want quiet while watching the spectacular sun rise and sun sets! The media room sleeps an additional 2 people and is a great place for the kids! High ceilings, tile floors, ceiling fans, and a large flat screen TV with cable is where everyone will want to be at the end of the day. Plenty of books and games for the entire family!

It is our sincere hope that you will build a tradition through the years, making the Mauna Kea Resort your home away from home through one generation after the other.

Effective April 2024 to November 2024 the Mauna Kea will be enhancing their hotel. They are still open. Full beach and amenity access still prevails. The Westin Hapuna Golf Course remains open, while the Mauna Kea course is getting a make-over.

STVR-19-351693

Property manager

Donna Brucato

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee grinder

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Golf on site
  • Gym on site
  • Heated pool on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Optional golf privileges on site
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 1

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number TA-034-617-6000-01, 620160140000, GE-034-617-6000-01

Property is also known as

Mauna Kea Resort Moani Heights Family Home Pool/Spa Ocean Views

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to 🌺Mauna Kea Resort - NO RESORT FEE - It's on us! Big Pool Family House!?

The closest beach to 🌺Mauna Kea Resort - NO RESORT FEE - It's on us! Big Pool Family House! is Mauna Kea Beach (1.7 km).

Does 🌺Mauna Kea Resort - NO RESORT FEE - It's on us! Big Pool Family House! have a pool?

🌺Mauna Kea Resort - NO RESORT FEE - It's on us! Big Pool Family House! has a heated pool and a pool.

What luxury perks are available at 🌺Mauna Kea Resort - NO RESORT FEE - It's on us! Big Pool Family House!?

This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and a living room.

What makes 🌺Mauna Kea Resort - NO RESORT FEE - It's on us! Big Pool Family House! a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, private pools, and private lanais all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at 🌺Mauna Kea Resort - NO RESORT FEE - It's on us! Big Pool Family House!.

Is 🌺Mauna Kea Resort - NO RESORT FEE - It's on us! Big Pool Family House! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ and an outdoor pool, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that 🌺Mauna Kea Resort - NO RESORT FEE - It's on us! Big Pool Family House! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at 🌺Mauna Kea Resort - NO RESORT FEE - It's on us! Big Pool Family House!?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 🌺Mauna Kea Resort - NO RESORT FEE - It's on us! Big Pool Family House!?

No, 🌺Mauna Kea Resort - NO RESORT FEE - It's on us! Big Pool Family House! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at 🌺Mauna Kea Resort - NO RESORT FEE - It's on us! Big Pool Family House!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at 🌺Mauna Kea Resort - NO RESORT FEE - It's on us! Big Pool Family House!?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at 🌺Mauna Kea Resort - NO RESORT FEE - It's on us! Big Pool Family House!?

There isn't one on site, but Hapuna Golf Course is a short 17-minute walk away.

🌺Mauna Kea Resort - NO RESORT FEE - It's on us! Big Pool Family House! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Missing Attention to Detail
The property was pretty and fit our needs well. It was well appointed, and comfortable. We liked the location. However the property manager lacked an attention to detail that detracted from the trip. To begin with, she did not consistently reply to my inquiries within a business day. The check-in instructions were somewhat confusing, and included, for example, an incorrect street name. (It was a "court", not a "circle", a minor difference that matters if you're using a navigation app that can't find your vacation home!) Once we arrived at the property, I went to guest services of the associated resort to pick up our passes. We had not been pre-registered, as we were supposed to be and had paid to be. When I asked why, the person behind the counter guessed the name of the property manager I was dealing with. Clearly I was not the only client to have this experience. At the house, the hot water didn't work. So the showers were cold and the pool was unheated. It was Saturday. The property manager told us she would call the maintenance people on Monday, as they were closed over the weekend. On Sunday, the maintenance people showed up on their own to clean the pool. We asked them to fix the heat, and they did. They pointed out they were available 24/7 and assured us we could call them any time. That was not the information the property manager gave us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Buck H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house to stay in Hawaii
Our family really enjoyed this house. There were four of us, and we had plenty of space with bedrooms and bathrooms for each of our adult children plus us. We enjoyed the pool. Initially it wasn’t heating but after messaging the host it was fixed quickly. We enjoyed the view from the house. It was well supplied. Instructions were clear. Place was clean. Area is very quiet. We would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maryann C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Excellent property
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Annabelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful with areas to improve
It was a beautiful home and ample space for four adults and two kids under 10 years. The views were breathtaking however, pool was not cleaned before we arrived. My family and I cleaned it ourselves on the first night. I liked the fact that the depth was safe for the little ones. The heating between hot tub and pool malfunctioned during the first two days. After some back and forth texting (lol many text messages assuring the manager we were following the instructions) , Donna herself came out to fix it with the handyman. The pool was fixed and cleaned. Bring kitchen supplies. Be sure to bring basic supplies ie sugar, coffee filters, citronella candles etc. I noticed that swim gear was available ie snorkel gear but make sure to clean them well and check they work. We got out to the beach and realized their snorkel masks needed to be replaced. Easy fix via renting equipment on the beach. Hapuna’s beach does not disappoint at all! Treat yourself to a cabana! Remember that when you rent this home an additional $165 per night will be charged for resort amenities automatic at the end of the stay, Irrespective if you use the resort amenities or not. Just be aware of that. I will say the resort amenities are stellar and we enjoyed ourselves. Overall, I think Donna tried her best with communicating with us but we could tell she was very busy. It was a nice stay and everyone enjoyed themselves for the most part. We will likely find another place next time because of communication issues, timeliness to fix house concerns, cleanliness, and resort fees.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephen w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Relaxation
Donna was great to deal with as we had 7 fun filled days of beach, golf and greats eats. The house is laid out well as the 2 Masters bedrooms are on opposite sides of the house. Kitchen was stocked of everything as we went to the store in Waikoloa Village for 4 nights dinners. Went to Merrimans and Bamboo otherwise and Manta. Wonderful memory and we will return. Thanks Donna!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke M., Savannah, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Very comfortable property on pretty grounds. The house, pool, and grounds all looked better in person than in the pictures. I would stay again! Luke
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yoshiko A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation
This house and it's location was perfect for our family of four. We used all the amenities that both hotels offered as well as having our own pool. When you first walk in, the view of the pool and the ocean just blew us away (the photos don't do it justice). We enjoyed the sunsets from the patio and the star gazing was incredible (you can see the Milky Way and shooting stars). The snorkeling at Mauna Kea and Hapuna Beach were fantastic. We also saw the Manta Rays at night at Mauna Kea. We drove to Hilo (1.5 hours), Kailua-Kona (30 minutes), Waimea (15 minutes) and the top of Mauna Kea (1 hour). I wish we had more time to explore! Donna was extremely responsive with any issues that we had. We are definitely coming back!! Mahalo!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visit with adult kids
We have stayed at Mauna Kea many times. Several times at the hotel and twice at other homes/villas. This home is on the other side of the highway, away from the hotels and beach, so it is Not an easy walk to the beach. The home is nice, each bedroom has its own bath and the rooms are reasonably private at night. The house layout is good, the living room is a little small, but is right off the poll area, so it was fine for the 6 of us. If you had a bigger group with maybe small kids, there is a finished garage, turned into a large family room area. The pool is nice and pretty large for a private res., but not good for lap swimming. The views are ok, nothing to write home about, sort of peak a view. We stayed one week here with our adult children and their partners. The home worked out very well for the comings and goings of everyone and we could hang by the pool when all together.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect family getaway
Beautiful, well stocked home, very comfortable, lots of outdoor seating
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Kona Home
Perfect property for our family. Donna was very responsive to any needs that arose. Would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022