Bill C.
May 2024
Everything was as advertised except the outside furniture. It is not the same as in pictures andnis uncomfortable. Also the place is at the end of the developement and so you view a construction fence. But we would go back as the developement is beautiful.
Laurie K.
April 2024
The island hideaway was definitely a home away from home! As a busy family of 6 we look forward to these times where we can just relax and create memories with our family as we feel that children spell LOVE...T..I..M..E.. :) The entire booking process was very smooth and Jeff and Suzanne were always reachable and responded to messages efficiently. We were able to meet the property manager as well and she was a joy to speak to. The unit was clean and had everything we needed during our stay and more! You can feel the love in every detail of this home making us truly feel as if we were at home. We also love the conveniences of amenities (pool and gym) nearby as well as a shopping area within very close proximity. We will definitely be back again in the very near future!!
Travis T.
April 2024
The property was amazing! Could not be more perfect. Everything we needed! It was perfect!
Cheryl Y.
March 2024
We really enjoyed our stay at your property. It was clean, well equipped and we had wonderful family vacation.
Tim L.
March 2024
This condo was perfect place for our family. It’s was very clean and in great location. Mauna Lani is peaceful area. Only complaint would be parking situation. Don’t plan on putting a larger vehicle in garage and hopefully there aren’t to many others needing two spots otherwise. I will look to stay there again.
Gerry M.
February 2024
Unit was well equipped but needs some TLC.
Carson B.
January 2024
This beautiful home is in a quiet neighborhood close to the Fairmont Hotel. We enjoyed snorkeling, boogie boarding, hiking, and biking. The beach club is also lovely. Great stay
cathy s.
October 2023
I was there with my two girlfriends and this home was perfect! Location was perfect, close enough to Kona-but felt secluded enough to get out of the busyness. Property was immaculate and the grounds were stunning. The commuincaiton with the host/property management was on point-and I asked alot of questions. Very quick to respond. Well stocked kithcen and the bikes and beach items were very nice quality. I would definatly come back to this spot! The lap pool was a great bonus too!
September 2023
Great property and management service.
Spacious interior and very clean.
My only complain is parking is a premium as they isn’t enough outside spaces you have to park away from the unit if your suv can’t fit into the compact car garage.
Ronald M.
July 2023
Nice property. Good beach. Good pool.
Brenda N.
December 2022
The property is well equipped and comfortable. Situated in the Mauna Lani resort area, we particularly enjoyed having access to the Beach Club. It was a quick walk to the grocery store and also several restaurants. We have been to Hawaii many times so we are happy to just come to Mauna Lani and relax for a week. An added bonus was we were able to visit the Mauna Loa eruption/flow as it erupted shortly after our arrival!
Patrick C.
August 2022
This property had everything we needed as a family to enjoy our time on the Big Island. The beach supplies made it very easy to head out for the day. The house is as described and the neighborhood is very close to many beaches and other resorts. Great place!
Liz F.
August 2022
This property is perfect for a family with kids!! The beds are sooo comfy, there’s tons of space, it’s decorated nicely and the kitchen is fully stocked. The private beach and pools are fabulous for every age! Parking is a bit odd and there’s inactive construction off to the right of the backyard, but otherwise the property was magical for making amazing memories!!!
Eric L.
July 2022
From start to finish a great rental. Everything you could want was provided, well stocked kitchen with equipment and accessories. Great TV and streaming services included. The pools for the complex were immaculate! Beach toys and bikes and coolers too!!!
Very peaceful and quiet neighborhood. We can recommend without hesitation.
Paradise In Hawaii is a top notch host you can trust. They were responsive and hd good communication.
All around a great experience.
Lynell F.
May 2022
Beautiful and roomy. Nice amenities. Kitchen is well stocked and the bbq is a nice feature.
Would stay here again.
Lori J.
March 2022
Carpet black with dirt, both showers were dirty and there was hair everywhere on the walls and floors, mildew in grout, microwave dirty, tiles floors dirty, and dust and grime everywhere. It was disgusting.
Claudia F.
March 2022
This property is very nicely decorated and the kitchen particularly well stocked and kitted out. Also, the fact that renters have access to the Mauna Lani Beach Club is a huge plus! A great alternative if you don’t want to spend all your outdoor time at the pool - which is also a lovely spot and has a “quiet pool” for empty nesters like ourselves. Additionally, the garage is loaded with all manner of beach and water gear ( not to mention bikes) to enhance ones outdoor fun.
We were, however disappointed with a few items. The most glaring is that abutting the rear of the property to the right is a large, abandoned building storage site/ staging ground. The green sheet fencing which would have hid it is long since down, revealing piles of roofing ties, containers and a trailer. I commented about this to both the property managers and directly to the owners but received no reply.
Secondarily, the carpeting was very much in need of a cleaning, and the air conditioning could not be dropped below 72 degrees This took on more significance as the air vent into the secondary bedroom puts out very little air and even with the fan on the tempature ran about 4-5 degrees above the rest of the unit.
Overall we enjoyed our 10 day stay at this property and exploring the surrounding area. The disappointments noted above did not mar our overall experience but would have been helpful had we known about them in advance.
Adrienne Q.
March 2022
We were a family traveling with two kids under 8. The Mauna Lani area is beautiful. Very safe and manicured. Staying here you have access to a fabulous beach club with a very safe swimming area. As well as two good size pools a short walk from the condo. The unit itself is very spacious and everyone had room to roam. We cooked in often and the kitchen was extremely well appointed. Cleanliness is very important to me and while the unit had been cleaned it for sure needed a deep clean. Baseboards were dirty, doors had filth and carpets needed to be shampooed. We didn’t let that bother us but but it needs to be noted. We rented a golf cart and that was for sure a highlight to take to the coffee shop and beach club. The garage is well stocked with tons of fun things for the kids to play with outdoors and we were enjoyed l the sand toys. Our kids also met many other children their own age and while there were plenty of older travelers in the complex plenty of families too! We had wonderful weather for our time and felt the condo was a good home base. It is a distance from many of the activities we enjoyed but we stopped often as their is so much to see. The only other item to note is that their is a construction site next door that isn’t active. It’s a bit of an eye sore our the window as you see a large container. Costco and Target save a ton in groceries and are well worth the drive after you land. The big island is a beautiful place to explore and we enjoyed our time very much.
Susan K.
January 2022
Well appointed residence with plenty of room for family. Just a few maintenance issues: lights not working, rickety barstools, both bathrooms with strong mildew smell.
Scott O.
June 2021
Property was clean, well furnished, and provided lots of helpful extras for the beach!
anjana j.
June 2021
Lovely place ! Felt like at home ! Particularly enjoyed having the bikes and beach accessories
Zelda C.
May 2021
Beautiful, spacious condo. One of the most equipped one we’ve stayed at! It was perfect for us 4 adults. But are plenty of baby items in the bedroom closets. The pool is a short walk. And you have key access to the beach at Mauna Lani Beach club. Wonderful beaches a short drive. Lots of snorkeling gear, beach chairs, bikes. Great stay.
Mauricio Q.
December 2020
Extremely easy renting process . Property owners were very attentive and responded very quickly to any questions.. House is very clean, well equipped and in a great location.
Beautiful and welcoming home. Highly recommended.
Tanya L.
March 2020
We loved our time at the Island Hideaway. It is the best vacation rental we've ever stayed in. It is a lovely property and is just as pictured. It was clean and comfortable. It was very-well stocked with anything you could need whether it was in the kitchen (you could cook Thanksgiving there if needed), bathrooms, or beach stuff. Beds are comfy. We truly felt at home there. Access to the private beach club was nice. The community was very nice. The little grocery store on the corner was handy, but expensive so be prepared. Employees were friendly. We shopped at Costco and ate most of our meals in.
A couple downsides were the hot tub was warm, but jets didn't work. Some of the snorkel gear probably should be replaced. Masks leaked and there were not enough for 4 adults. Nothing that put a damper on our trip.
Overall, great place to stay and we would stay there again.
james b.
January 2020
As pictured on line - very nice place! Pool and gym access, bbq, well equipped kitchen, close to beach and aquatic club / beach club access- perfect for family vacation. Allowed cooking of local fresh fish and farmers market produce at tge end of each sun filled day. Quiet and mellow but view out back really nothing to wrote home about- lava rocks and construction supplies (minor). Bikes and beach equipment were great to have! What else can i say- it worked perfect for us. If you are good w non ocean front - this property is close to all with has tons of perks. So much independence vs hotel!!
Will C.
January 2020
We had a wonderful stay at Kulalani. Everything was first rate and when we switched over to a local resort for a day or two to finish out our stay on the Big Island our 8-year-old daughter asked time and again if we could go back and stay at ‘the condo’!
Kent R.
January 2020
Our second time at this property. Roomy, well appointed throughout the house, many beach toys, access to the great private beach club and pool/gym areas. Lanai is situated so that it is very private, though this year we had some loud neighbors on their nearby adjacent lanai but that’s sometimes the rental scene. Big beds, big baths, big kitchen and living areas. We’ll be back!
Sean W.
December 2019
Lovely house with all the amenities and access to the beaches and sights in the Waikaloa area. Communal swimming pool was beautiful. Having the bikes and surf boards in the garage is a nice extra touch.
Kelly C.
August 2017
When we first walked in to the Kulalani home we were blown away by the beautiful set up and decor. As we settled in we found lots of thoughtful touches: a sweet guestbook, all the kitchen essentials including seasonings and oil, bikes, beach chairs/toys, and all that we needed for the baby/toddler. The house was very clean, which I appreciated. We did a little bit of exploring on the Kona coast and on the third day we checked out the Mauna Lani beaches right down the street from the property. The snorkeling was even better there and the shoreline was very kid friendly! I wish we could have stayed longer, we hope to be back soon. Thank you so much, Jeff and Suzanne!
Shelton T.
July 2017
Just returned from our stay on the Big Island. We really enjoyed having the comfort of a townhome to return to after our busy days. The home was perfect for our family of 4. It was spacious, modern and new. The home felt clean and modern, the furnishings were very nice and comfortable. Our son really liked the blue velvet chair in the living room! Everything you could possibly need was available in the house, the kitchen was incredibly well stocked including a blender to make smoothies. We used the bbq a few times and really enjoyed having it available. We used the gym, which has Precor equipment and the pools were great for the kids. Snorkeling at the beach club was incredible. Near by Hapuna Beach was also fun for the kids with their soft sandy beaches and not too many rocks in the shallow part of the ocean. Would recommend heading to Kailua for Costco, Safeway and Walmart, definitely better priced groceries. Food Land was nice since it was in the community, but a bit pricier. Can't wait to return here one day, definitely a relaxing great place to stay when visiting the Big Island.
Carly S.
June 2017
My Fiancé and I love the Big Island, we typically stay at the Fairmont but decided we wanted to stay in a condo this time. Everything about this condo was amazing. The location was perfect, close to the store and our favorite coffee shop Kimo Bean. The condo itself was beautiful everything was updated and the furnishings were very chic and new. We especially loved the bean back lounger chairs on the master balcony. The master was very spacious and the bed was very comfortable. My fiancé used the workout room multiple times. It overlooked the lap pool which was pristinely maintained. The common area included 2 pools and a large BBQ area with very nice outdoor furniture. The condo also comes with a pass to the Mauna Lani Beach Club. This beach was perfect, parking was gated, the beach had lounge chairs and the snorkeling was great. We can’t wait to book our next trip here!
Tracy C.
April 2017
We had amazing stay at this condo. It was beautifully decorated while still feeling comfortable. This condo had so many extras. There were bikes for the whole family including one with training wheels for our 4 year old. The condo also included everything you could think of for a spectacular day at the beach. They included beach towels, beach chairs, umbrellas, snorkel gear, boogie boards, sand toys and even a collapsible wagon to pull everything in. We enjoyed all of the world renowned beaches close by. The kids also had blast in the pools located on the property. There are many wonderful restaurants near by as well as a Foodland grocery store which will fulfill most of your grocery needs. We would highly recommend this condo and will look forward to visiting again in the future.
Jeff J.
March 2017
My family (boy and girl 16, wife, and I) spent 8 days at this condo. The furniture, art, and appliances are high end and very nice. Seems to go for a modern/Hawaiian feel. The beds are very comfy (have to get a new bed now for my wife). The beach w/ special access is beautiful, although it gets busy on weekends. This makes for a good jump off point to a lot of places. We went to Volcanoes park, Waipio Valley, Hakaka Falls, Botanical Gardens, Fishing, Manta Ray Night Dive, Kealakekua Bay, Hapuna Beach, Parker Ranch, and place of refuge amongst others. Jeff answered back right away when I e-mailed w/ questions. He then answered several questions w/in a couple hours. The parking was a little tight at times (if you have a small car it may fit in the garage). The kitchen is well equipped and the juicer was nice w/ all the island fruit. Because this is the newest unit, thought we would get some construction noise from next lot, but really didn't get any. The pools and workout equip were nice, the kids got a good bit of use. The surrey is shared, we used it once, although it was available many times. The snorkels, chairs, etc were all like new and in great shape. We ended up getting different masks because rentals aren't that much and sizes are so specific for a great fit (at least for us). The TV's are great (3) and the main one is probably about 70". Has Netflix and lots more. We had a late flight getting in and had a mix up in e-mails. Jeff got up about 1am to let us in. Make sure you keep all e-mails and know ahead of time, the entry and all before you get there. The community is gated and quiet. If you had these kind of appointments right on the beach you would probably pay a lot more for it. Mauna Lani, Fairmont Orchid, and other high end places and shopping are a stone's throw away. If you are a golfer... this will be heaven. One suggestion would be to program the garage door opener's 2nd button for the gate. Very minor detail. All in all we would consider staying here again.
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