Lio Ka Hale (The Horse House)


Rates: $225 / night (avg.)
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Bed types: (sleeps 6)
Reviews: 5.00 (from 52 reviews)
This destination home is in the seat of horse country in the beautiful town of Kamuela/Waimea. This A-frame challet home has spectacular views of Mauna Kea and the verdant green, rolling hills of paniolo (hawaiian cowboy) country. Cozy up to the wood burning stove on cool Waimea nights. This lush wonderland is on the outskirts of Parker Ranch. Amenities include washer, dryer, full-service home with new, quality appliances.

Local farmers markets are on Wednesdays and Saturdays in Kamuela town. This residence is 25 minutes from the beautiful white sand beaches of world-famous Mauna Kea and Hapuna. Kahilu Theater in Kamuela town features world class seasonal entertainment. There are fabulous golfing options on the island and many horseback riding opportunities near-by. We would love to have you be our guest. Come and stay with us and create wonderful Hawaiian vacation memories.

Transient Accommodations Tax Certificate of Registration for Hawaii Tax ID Number:
TA-186-190-4896-01
STVR Registration Number: 19-363896
Nonconforming Use Certificate Number: 20-1579
David DeCoite & Anne Lise Peacock Registration Number: TA-186-190-4896-01, GE-186-190-4896-01, 640230260000

Lio Ka Hale (The Horse House) Reviews



Albina V.
August 2024
We stayed in this house several times. And we always happy to come back. It feels like home. There are three bedrooms with comfortable beds . A kitchen has all equipment that you need. And you have opportunity to have a rest in a cool place after a hot beach, because the weather in Waimea always little cooler than on the beach. Lisa is a great host . She helps us with any questions.


trisha b.
July 2024
Great place to stay. The house was clean and had everything we needed. The property owner was very responsive when we had questions. The view of Maunakea was beautiful. We had a wonderful time.


Noe B.
June 2024
Very nice property. We’ll set up with all you need.


Kristy L.
June 2024
We were on Hawaii Island for a family birthday / luau. With us were family members who had never been to Hawaii before. Lio Ka Hale was perfect for our needs. Lise was very responsive to any questions. We had everything we needed, including a toolbox, which came in very handy for repairing a wheel chair we brought with us! We would definitely stay here again!


Jillian M.
May 2024
We loved staying at the this lovely Waimea property. This was the most well appointed vacation rental we have ever rented. We really appreciated the well stocked kitchen that had everything we needed. We rented a condo at one of the resorts after we left The Horse House that was more expensive, and not nearly as stylish, and they didn’t even provide coffee filters. We would definitely rent this beautiful, clean and comfortable home again.


Zach A.
May 2024
The stay here was excellent! Located in the Waimea area, this location provided great access to hike Mauna Kea, visit beaches along the Kohala coast and enjoy Waimea itself. Lise was very responsive in communicating with us when needed. The house is clean and stocked with kitchen needs. What a great find for us!


Elli B.
April 2024
The property was very clean and well stocked. Easy access. The owner was very easy to talk to. I would stay here again on my next vacation to the Big Island. Highly recommend!


Kenneth J.
March 2024
We have enjoyed our stay. We are coming back next year. Ken


Donna S.
March 2024
Amazing property and the host was reachable if you had any questions. The view of Mauna Loa was so clear and viewable from the property and the neighborhood was very quiet and friendly. We loved our stay at the Horse House. We thought it was perfect for our family and had everything you would ever need to make a vacation pleasant and comfortable. Will go back again!


Lynn M.
February 2024
Property was rural but a short drive to Waimea restaurant's, groceries, activities. House was an excellent deal for the price. Owner was easy to communicate with and easy self entry. House was clean and kitchen had everything you might need to prepare meals.


Albina V.
December 2023
If you like peaceful places you will love this house. We like this place for the great location, comfortable beds, and all staff that we found in the kitchen. You will have all that you need for feeling yourself at home. Lise is a great host and she always answered on all my questions.



October 2023
The property was equipped with everything needed. Kitchen was fully equipped and additionally supplied was Coffee and spices. Beds were very comfortable. All supplies were available inside the house. The garage had coolers and beach chairs for day trips. That was a bonus. The neighborhood was very quiet. The altitude of Waimea was very comfortable, since it cools down during the night. Great views from the house towards Mauna Kea. The communication with Lise was very professional and timely. Highly recommend this quiet place and the nice host.


Carolyn G.
August 2023
Our family of 4 enjoyed our stay at the horse house. Since my daughter has loved horses her whole life, the decor was appreciated. Spectacular view of the Mauna Kea. We enjoyed a very clean house with comfortable beds and cool temperatures, much cooler than at the Kohala beaches. I always like staying at a rental with a grocery store nearby which there is here, about 5 minute drive away. Beaches are about a 25 minute drive. We also went horseback riding about 30 minutes away at Paniolo Adventures which was wonderful. The neighbor's barking dog everytime we went out to the the driveway was annoying, but hard to control that situation.


Richard B.
August 2023
The house was fantastic for our stay. We loved it.


Stacey S.
July 2023
We loved staying here! Lise is an excellent host, and the house was perfect for us. It was nice to stay in Waemia as Kona, Hawi and Hilo were close. It was such a nice home to come back to every day after our adventures all over the island. The kitchen was well stocked with pans, utensils,etc and there are a lot of great restaurants within just a few minutes drive. Ten out of ten would recommend staying here and can’t wait to go back!


Albina V.
June 2023
We came 9th time to Big Island. It is our favorite summer vacation. Usually we rent house near the beach, but this time we rent home little far away and was absolutely happy with this home. Waimea is small town 25 minutes driving from the amazing Hapuna beach. But the temperature on Hapuna was 90 starting from morning that great for swimming, the temperature in Waimea was 65 that great for the rest and sleeping. You can have two different climate during one day. The house has all that you need and more. I can cooked lunch and dinner. If you do not want to cook by self. I can recommended Waimea Coffee Company. Lise is very good owner of the house. She sent me all information in time and answered on all my questions. And beds were comfortable too.


Michael J.
May 2023
Home is in in the best town (Waimea) on the Big Island. Great hop off point for any island excursion. Lise was so easy to work with from the moment we booked.


Andrew C.
April 2023
Great views of Mauna Kea and a good stay for our family. Kitchen had what we needed and Lise was very responsive when we reached out with questions or concerns.


Karlette K.
April 2023
This place was amazing! Super clean and cozy. We stayed here for the weekend because my cousin got married and it was perfect! We’re defiantly going to stay there again


Kenneth J.
April 2023
Great


Taylor M.
February 2023
We loved this spacious place for our vacation! Everything you could need is here. Lise was very responsive and helpful. We had a great stay!


Ann B.
January 2023
Lise was flexible, helpful, and easy to communicate with. If you want to see more than just beaches in Hawaii, this is a perfect spot!


Payton G.
November 2022
Very nice place to stay


Eric H.
November 2022
Comfortable house in a residential neighborhood convenient to Waimea and many other places on the Big Island. The house was well provisioned and was a great place to hang out between excursions. Two grocery stores and many good restaurants nearby. Would recommend.


Robert G.
October 2022
Lise is a great host and she goes above and beyond to ensure that you have a great stay.


John W.
September 2022
Cool nights and a great place to make "home" while enjoying the sights on the Big Island. 20 minutes to a beach and a great price for a 3 bedroom home. Would stay here again


Anthony B.
July 2022
Great location with a wonderful owner who provides a great house. House is located at just above 3000 feet so it has cool evenings and warm days. We have stayed there multiple years for the month of June. House is very clean and well kept. The house sits in a neighborhood with many families, off the beaten path for tourists so it is quiet. It has a great view of Mauna Kea along with the pastures in the valley.


Dale B.
May 2022
We stayed multiple weeks at Lise's property and had a vacation of a lifetime! We thoroughly enjoyed the house and location. The house was perfect for us as we were searching for something that would be quiet enough for our baby yet close enough to all the island's activities. The neighborhood and Waimea itself is very cute and quiet at night with excellent stargazing if the clouds aren't out. The view of Mauna Kea was amazing especially during a full moon. Waimea is about 20/30 minutes to either side of the island so an excellent location for exploring the island. It was a short beautiful drive to get to many of the islands best beaches. And huge plus is that Waimea cools down at night. So you can spend your day in the heat and humidity but don't have to sleep in it if you are staying here! We hadn't given that much thought when booking but was one of our favorite perks of the house after a long day in the sun. We also loved the layout of the house, with the two rooms downstairs and loft upstairs. Everything inside was nice, updated, and clean; especially the kitchen. The water pressure in the shower was a little lower than what I am used to but nothing that would be an actual issue for showering. Just a little low for my preference. The wifi was very fast for streaming shows/movies and doing any work we needed to accomplish. The laundry/dryer are huge! Which was very helpful for us and seem to be brand new. We had to do laundry and loved their machines! Also whenever we needed to contact Lise we were able to immediately and she helped us sort through any questions promptly. This property is run and maintained excellently. Can't emphasize that enough. I would highly recommend Lise's property, especially for anyone considering a multiweek stay you can't beat it. An excellent house and location!


Nancy K.
March 2022
My husband and my two adult daughters loved Lises place! It is very comfortable, spacious and in a perfect location for beaches and access to the north coast.


Karen S.
March 2022
Lise’s place was an absolutely perfect place to stay for my sister and I. Would definitely stay again.


David G.
March 2022
Excellent accommodations, very well stocked. We loved the views or the mountains and valley, and the incredible sun rises! We are very happy with our stay! We thought the snacks were so thoughful too!


Nicholas G.
February 2022
Wonderful time and location was perfect. Beautiful views from the property. All the necessary amenities that you could ask for. We came up to stay for a week for my birthday, and were not disappointed. Very easy to travel down to the sandy beaches, and central to getting to Hilo and Kona if needed. Wonderful restaurants in Waimea when we didn’t use the stocked kitchen. Would definitely stay here again.


janet q.
February 2022
very comfortable and well equipped, except for poor lighting. needs additional lamps, endtables. lovely setting, nice front deck. loved the horse themed art.


Rodelyn B.
January 2022
Beautiful, clean, has all the needed supplies, & clear instructions/communication with the owner. We had a pleasant experience.


Bryce W.
November 2021
This property far exceeded our expectations. We decided to take a inter-island staycation and chose this beautiful home. Two couples and our parents. It was the perfect amount of space. There are so many nice touches to this place! The loft bedroom, the woodburning stove, the grill and garage made this the absolute perfect place for our trip. There are so many good places to eat because of the fresh meat and vegetables from the surrounding ranches, not to mention an abundance of grocery options if you want to bring back some surf and turf and grill it yourself! And we did! If you want a change a pace from the rest of Hawaii and the fresh crisp air of Waimea, look no further! As a sidenote, Lise is an outstanding host who was very responsive through messaging and has a local point of contact as well. Thank you Lise!


Steven D.
November 2021
We loved staying here. It was easy to drive to other locations to learn more about the island. The Farmer's Market was handy and fun. The owner was easy to work with and we appreciate her involvement. The house is updated and cared for. The view is great!


Rick D.
October 2021
House was just what we needed. House was clean and we'll supplied. Beautiful views. Would stay here again.


Monika A.
September 2021
I cannot express how wonderful Lise has been to our family! She went above and beyond to make them feel comfortable and welcome during their stay. From the first day I reached out to her to the very end, she has been the most helpful generous person and I cannot thank her enough for hosting my family when they just moved to The Big Island and needed a place to stay. The property itself is wonderful. It is updated, very well appointed and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. If you are a horse lover like all of us, the decor was so charming and fitting for this area. Additionally it has the most breathtaking views of Mauna Kea and Waimea. Don’t think twice. You will love staying here. Thank you Lise! Can’t wait to meet you in person and start a new friendship. Monika


Jasmine S.
August 2021
We very much enjoyed our stay. Lise is a great property owner. She responds quickly to questions and really goes out of her way to make sure your stay is perfect. The house is on wetter side of the island and it can be brisk in the morning and evening so bring a light rain jacket. But if you drive West for about 25 minutes you’ll be in much warmer weather and on the beach. The house is close to town, so it makes grocery shopping easy. There are local shops (The Fish and Hog, Patisserie Nanako) and the Parker Ranch famers market were some of our favorites. The house has everything you need from kitchen supplies to beach chairs. It’s in a quiet neighborhood. We would definitely rent it again!!!

Note: Vacancy calendar is approximate. Visit the owner/manager's reservation site to verify your dates.

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