Chieu H.
November 2024
My family had such a wonderful time staying in this beautiful house. The location is convenient and the activities available through the rental property are fantastic. My children, 5 and 8 years old, took full advantage of the house pool and hot tub, as well as the community pool which was just a 5 minute walk away. We enjoyed the access to the private beach, Mauna Lani beach club and also made use of the complimentary Hilton Waikoloa resort. The house itself was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed.
Andy C.
January 2024
Seriously - this place was perfect. Bikes, beach gear, amazing kitchen, a grill, patio, pool, hot tub - all was perfect
sandy s.
October 2023
Great place everything you need mahalo!!
JACQUELYN W.
April 2023
The property was amazing. It accommodated all 12 of us perfectly! This trip to big island was by far one of our best trips ever, we had my daughter who was 9, two 17 yr Olds, and 9 adults. The house is huge, No one got in each other's ways, the pool was cleaned, the kids enjoyed the bikes, gym, onsite beach, and pool while the adults enjoyed the the deck upstairs, in which we spent many evening bbqing, playing cards, and enjoying adult drinks. The only down fall (which was taken care immediately) there were only 4 wash cloths originally for a party of 12 and one propane tank was missing. Please be advised the parking in the drive way is very short and very narrow, but do not let these small discrepancies turn you away from this amazing home.
Ashley K.
March 2023
Check in was easy, and directions were very clear. When we first got in, we noticed that the lovely dark floors were covered in dust/dirt, and our bare feet all quickly became just as dirty. The pool alarms on the three lower level doors, were not easy to use, and the second bedroom one was disconnected/not working from the moment we got there. That door was also surrounded by masking tape on the outside, and looked like it was in need of serious repair. The master closet floor was coming apart, and both myself and my toddler got our toes stuck in it. Three of us also got glass in our feet from the pool area rug, I assume from a broken glass from the previous occupants. The second day while we were gone, the two golf carts were removed from the garage. I called the management company to find out what happened, and they didn’t know, but assured me they’d find out and call back. Never happened. Still don’t know why someone came in while we were occupying the home, and don’t know if they were supposed to. We had 8 adults, 2 pre teens and a toddler and baby, and despite each person being on the reservation and renting the home for a week, there was only 2 rolls of toilet paper in each of the three bathrooms. You’d think we wouldn’t have to purchase our own at the rates we paid. Under all the beds was incredibly dirty, and the house needs multiple fixes throughout. The backyard gate was also open, and people could walk in at will. The pool man was scheduled to come Fridays (in our welcome packet), but was also there on Monday (a holiday) without any warning. Luckily we had closed the blinds in the bedrooms which open up to the pool area, but it was alarming to see someone back there we weren’t expecting. Not sure if the owners have been there in awhile, or it’s just cleaned and then rented. It looks lovely from far away, but needs some improvement to details to be brought up to standard to reflect the price.
Melanie M.
February 2023
This is one of the best vacation rentals I've ever stayed in. The house is really spacious, perfect for a large group. It has lovely decor, comfortable seating, and a wonderful Lanai. The kitchen had everything you could need. The property and neighborhood were beautifully maintained. The kids loved the pool and hot tub, and they could ride bikes safely around the neighborhood. There is tons of beach equipment to use as well! Access to the Private beach club was fantastic.
John S.
November 2022
House had many available amenities, reasonable requirements, club facilities, great view, nice pool, responsive to needs, etc.
L SCOTT G.
October 2022
Beautiful, well maintained & fully equipped house as described. The pool & hot tub were great after a long day of snorkeling, hiking & exploring the big island.
The drawbacks were minor but worth mentioning: the water system in the house made a very high pitched noise with every flushing of the toilet & turning on of a faucet, which was quite annoying in the middle of the night; the oven did not work without a chair wedged up against it-this was reported to the property manager & someone came to look at it but it would be a while before it was fixed, & we heard nothing from the owner in regards to this problem. If you don’t care about cooking while here, no big deal, but we used the kitchen several times a day & thus the oven was an issue. We also had to buy toilet paper & it’s like they forgot to stock the house?? There was, at most, 2 rolls in each bathroom which for a house that sleeps 16 people is just silly.
The house had plenty of everything else, like paper towels, bathroom toiletries, garbage bags, laundry detergent, dish & hand soap. There were also plenty of beach towels & bath towels for our group of 10.
Mauni Lani is a beautiful resort area & very convenient with a great grocery store within a couple minutes of the house. Also within the resort area is 49 black sand beach & the Mauni Lani resort beach, both with great snorkeling.
Again, all in all, we loved this place & would stay in this house / resort again!!
July 2022
It was a nice house but a bit expansive and the pool always had a hose in it for cleaning so we rarely went in. When we needed a door fixed, towels and washcloths we were not even prioritized just forgotten. Too bad there weren’t as eager to help when we needed them as they were to get us out.
Joe and kathy H.
May 2022
Nice but expensive, we were there 16 days — there was no yard work done until the second last day we were there - lawn was getting pretty long.
Anna R.
March 2022
The house was as described and perfect for our group. The rental property company was very responsive both before and during our stay. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed, same for the pool and beach gear. Our only complaint was that it seemed like the cushions on the furniture and the rugs needed a deep clean. Besides that the house was great.
Donna C.
November 2021
We had a wonderful stay at Muana Lani. This home is really special. We all loved the way the living area opened up into the Lanai. Fun to watch the golfers play through. We also enjoyed the Surrey Bike, but it is really hard to peddle! Didn’t expect that. The home is well appointed with things you will need. So many bicycles, beach chairs, towels and toys. Saltwater pool was small but very nice! We were a bit overwhelmed with the rules and the number of times we were provided with them, but overall a very nice stay! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stacy C.
August 2021
Had a lovely time with family! Walked for coffee every mornings and the grocery store and restaurants were walkable as well. House has everything you could possibly need in the kitchen and for the beach. Beautiful beaches were a short drive away or you could ride one of the many bikes to the Owner's Beach Club.
leslie k.
August 2021
We truly loved our week at this house. Was beautiful, clean, comfortable, and exactly as advertised! We made so many wonderful memories this week on the Big Island, and this was a great location to experience it all!! Thanks so much!
Louise L.
July 2021
This house was the best rental property we have ever experienced. It was extremely clean and beautifully decorated. Super comfortable. It had more than enough kitchen supplies to support 8 adults. Loved bicycling to grocery store and Mauna Lani beach resort. Great location. All 8 of us absolutely loved our stay and will definitely return to the Big Island and hope to stay in this house.
Shea G.
June 2021
I’ve stayed at dozens of Kohala Coast condos over the years and this one was absolutely the best. The private pool (heated!) and hot tub is rare in the area and they were awesome. The kitchen has every thing you could possibly want, from a wine fridge to an air fryer. The garage is stocked with awesome bikes, beach equipment, and other goodies. There were baskets of big beach towels in the hallway and bedrooms. The view was magnificent at sunset, and unexpectedly even came with a distant ocean view.
The property is beautifully furnished with unusually comfortable yet elegant furniture, and nice art. It made for the absolutely perfect stay for our family that included my young adult children and toddler grandson (who adored the pool). The door alarms to the pool made us feel very safe having the toddler there, and while they can be a bit annoying at first, once you figure them out, it’s no problem.
Will definitely stay again!
Jill K.
April 2017
This house is fantastic! We spent 10 days there and enjoyed every minute of it. 3 couples and a toddler had all the room we needed. The lanai, bbq, private pool and hot tub were wonderful to come back to after a days at the beach (Hapuna was our favourite beach). We made a stop at Costco for groceries, and with all of the spices available in the home we were able to enjoy meals on the lanai each evening. The garage is stocked with everything you could possibly need for a day at the beach. For anyone travelling with an infant, the house has a playpen, highchair, life jackets and sand toys available for use. We have rented many times from VRBO and this home is definitely the BEST we have ever stayed in. Jeff and Suzanne were very quick to respond to our emails, and great to deal with (we really appreciated their attention to detail ensuring everything was perfect in the home).
Elise C.
March 2017
Great spot, well-stocked with all the things you'll need for a trip to the beach. They supply enough paper goods and other items so you won't need to go and purchase them when you arrive. Nice neighborhood as well.
Jodi B.
February 2017
We loved the house. It had everything we needed. We used the cooler, beach chairs, and beach umbrellas a lot. The beds we're so comfortable. The pool and hot tub were used several times a day. We used the private beach a couple of times. The lanai was so relaxing. We hope we can make it back next year.
Judi F.
February 2017
We have been fortunate to travel to many wonderful places both home and abroad! This experience was outstanding! The villa was exceptional! We were surprised to find the pantry so well stocked with spices, vinegars and oils! We really appreciated that too! Having our own pool and spa was a bonus! We and our family (11 of us)gathered to celebrate our 50th anniversary! It was perfect! Jeff and Suzanne were easily and readily available to accommodate our every need.
Liann R.
February 2017
The home is comfortable & beautifully furnished. We enjoyed everything about it! Loved the location, as we were playing in a Pro-Am at the Mauna Lani & we were literally looking over Hole #8 on the North Course. Access to shopping is also ideal. The house is well-equipped. We cooked most breakfasts & several dinners & found the kitchen had every appliance, utensil, dish, etc. that we could ever need. Also, we appreciated that basic spices, etc. were provided. We made great use of the BBQ as well. We appreciated having the laundry with extra large washer & dryer, well stocked with detergent, etc. The hot tub, pool, putting green (directly across the street) were also lots of fun! Plenty of towels, pool & beach toys, from ice chests to boogie boards are available. We used the bikes as well! After discovering a crib, high chair, etc. we're thinking this would be a perfect place to bring our "kids" & granddaughter on a future vacation. Plenty of room & all the equipment we would need! ~ Just can't say enough about what a perfect place this is! We enjoyed every minute of our stay!
jessica g.
December 2016
My family and I have never stayed at a more stocked vacation home than this one. We have rented many homes on different islands of Hawaii and states but this by far has been the best house we have EVER rented. When you walk in you are absolutely blown away by how beautiful and well decorated this home is. Then you start using the home and realize the owners and management company have covered every little detail in this house to make your vacation smooth and fun. I think our kids could have just played at the house all day long without caring to leave due to the amount of activities there were to do. They played in the pool and sauna for HOURS and then during the long hours of rain we experienced, they played with the houses board games, watched movies and road around on the kiddo bikes in the garage. There was no shortage of linens and dishes. We hosted my parents, 2 friends and our 3 kids for multiple dinners and weren't scrambling for plates or utensils. We were so happy we rented here and would rent there again on our next trip back!
Everett L.
October 2016
We decided on staying in a home for our honeymoon rather than hotel and we are SO glad we did. This house offered us so many options and opportunities everyday. Having a pool with spa gave us access to privacy everyday to relax at the house. The location of the house also gave us the chance to visit several public beaches, including Hapuna Beach, as well as the beach club less than 1 mile away! The beach club had numerous items that you could rent including paddle boards but also had a restaurant with a full bar within steps of the chairs and cabanas located on the sand.
The Kitchen is fully stocked of any equipment that we could've needed for cooking. There was different types of plates for indoor and outdoor eating. The dining room table was beautiful but there was also an area to eat outside on the lanai. The lanai doors open up completely and make the house seem even larger than it already is. Eating while looking out across the golf course to the ocean is an unbelievable experience.
The beds and bedrooms are decorated so nicely and fit the Hawaiian theme around the island. The beds are very comfortable and have a high-end resort quality. There were great little touches around the house (USB outlet in the night stands, Apple TV, Smart TV, stereo). The master bathroom is large and gorgeous (as well as all the other bathrooms).
The garage is FULL of equipment for many activities. We couldn't even use all the stuff. There were very well equipped bikes for all ages. Water toys including footballs, paddle ball games, swim noodles, etc. There were also very high quality snorkel equipment that was great to use at the Beach Club you get access to. We snorkeled the beach club waters often and always saw something new. We enjoyed the public beaches (Hapuna) but always found ourselves coming back the beach club. The restaurant there was great including the Mai Tais!
We made a couple excursions out. We took the Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Volcano tour out of Hilo (beautiful drive on 19) one day and also enjoyed an over 3 hour ATV tour from ATV Outfitters Hawaii. The house is also close enough to Kona that we made a day of that enjoying the brewery and other eateries.
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