Kirsten M.
November 2024
We had a great time in this house. Everything we needed for our group of mixed ages, including baby. We loved the pool and hot tub, and walked to the nice nearby gym and pool complex a few times. Layout was great, the separate ADU was nice to have as well for part of the group. Beaches nearby are fun to visit. We’d love to come back !!
Michiko A.
October 2024
We had a wonderful family vacation with this beautiful property.
Communications, cleanliness, check in and out process, and location, everything is so amazing. We definitely want to come back.
100% recommend!
Barry S.
May 2024
We are four couples who travel with each other throughout the world. We enjoy golf, travel to new places and the company we have kept for over 50 years. Paradise Awaits did not disappoint. The house was in a great location, very well kept, and appointed with everything that you could possibly need from golf clubs, snorkel gear, ice chests, pool towels and gear, bicycles, beach chairs and the like. The interior was very comfortable and had everything that you could possibly need in the kitchen. To the owners and property managers, well done. We all loved the place and look forward to our return to Paradise. Thank you very much.
Brent L.
May 2024
Fully deserving of the 5 star rating, this place is beautiful, all the rooms are comfortable and luxurious. The place was extremely clean, the complimentary amenities provided were great and the location is stunning. Highly recommended and would be happy to return again!
Steve K.
January 2024
Great
Susan B.
November 2023
Our family of three married couples and one 6-yr old grandchild had a fabulous time at this amazing property. The house was clean and comfortable for meals, games, and family time in the pool. The location was perfect to enjoy the beach, tennis and pickleball at the nearby resorts, bike riding and driving to area attractions. We would highly recommend for families or couple trips.
Megan H.
July 2023
My brother and I took our families as well as our mother on this trip. This house was amazing! All amenities were high quality. This house is just down the road from a local market and a private beach. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay during our trip.
Debbie T.
June 2023
The area was beautiful! The location was convenient and wonderful views. The home needs some updating.
Bob W.
May 2023
Great Getaway with Friends
Bonnie L.
April 2023
Lots of space, well maintained home and well-stocked kitchen. Outdoor space was wonderful, including pool, hot tub, golf course view, Weber Genesis grill and large dining table. Set up was great for our family, and it was a very short walk to the community pool (including a separate lap pool for adults, outdoor hot tubs, workout center, and large free form pool for all). We appreciated having access to the parking area at the Mauna Lani Beach Club. Any time we had questions, or concerns the property manager responded promptly. Only wish we could have had an earlier check-in as our flight was changed for an early arrival! Would definitely rent this house again for a family vacation to Hawaii and will recommend it to friends who may be planning to go.
katie m.
April 2023
Everything was seamless. Property management company was extremely responsive. Home was well appointed. Location was great. Easy access to beach club. Walk to the orchid. We will be back
Dorothy H.
February 2023
BEAUTIFUL! BEAUTIFUL! BEAUTIFUL! This property was by far the best VRBO we have ever stayed at. Well appointed, great view, all around perfect! Plenty of beach towels, beach toys, bicycles, snorkel equipment, beach chairs, access to one of the most spectacular beaches (Mauna Lani Beach Club), the guest house (AMAZING!), the onsite private pool and hot tub-all wonderful! Each bedroom had their own private bath and TV. Lots of space so you didn't feel like you were on top of each other- our group had 7 adults. It was true LUXURY.
From the time I booked the property- the customer service was OUTSTANDING.
There were very minor issues (the instructions on how to turn on the hot tub and garbage/trash locations are in the guest video on the app however, it would need to be property site specific since those instructions didn't apply at this location- I felt bad that I had to reach out several times to the management asking seemingly simple questions).
I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this property for anyone interested in staying in Kamuela area. Truly a FANTASTIC place.
Dorothy H. 2/10/23-2/18/23
Wayne H.
February 2023
Very nice home! Loved the sunsets at night and the private pool and hot tub.
Lots of room for everyone. Nice appliances and well furnished kitchen.
Recommended!!
Leslie B.
February 2023
We contacted management & also spoke with workers 2nd day there & daily after BUT still no jacuzzi heat until Friday, 6 days into our 8 day stay (we were looking forward to the therapeutic effect after golf, etc), every morning large 15 foot high outside water leakage approx 4:20 am that lasted for 1/2 hour & woke us up every am, annoying door alarms to pool (state required), guest toilet was unsteady/rocking & had to be fixed, they need to have clear instructions regarding how to use TVs with multiple remote controls that worked even differently in master bdrm, a dish drying rack would have been appreciated, 1 burner on BBQ not working, 2 of the bikes had flat tires, 1 bike was rubbing on something, shifters were sl off (minor bike maintainance needed), the electronic door locks need to be lit so you can see what #s you are punching in. I include all this because many times the owners are unaware of all the issues & problems the enters encounter thus they can make the needed changes or not.
The house itself was superb, 1 story which our knees appreciated! The Ohana is almost a 2nd master bdrm. A great supply of spices, cooking utensils, knives, pots & pans, dishes, a BBQ, etc but a little light on wine glasses, the welcoming coffee supply was minor (1 day), . Beds were comfortable & clean.
I may sound a little harsh but we stayed here in 2019 with a local owner & everything was excellent which is why we returned. If we had any questions or problems he took care of them immediately. The owners also let us use the 6 passenger electric cart for use around the Mauna Lani resort (it's still in the garage but not for renter use, which is a shame).
We been coming to the islands every year for 30+ years & would enjoy being able to stay here again if these problems can be resolved
Donna B.
January 2023
We stayed for a week at Christmas - 2 families and 1 grandparent. Plenty of room for everyone. The home is beautiful and well equipped with everything you can need. Tons of pool/beach equipment/bikes/snorkel etc. the beach club is wonderful with a restaurant and bar. The association pool is great - hardly anyone there, bbq grills/fridge/ comfy furniture. The pool at the house is nice but not heated. Hot tub is great for adults and kids. Location is easy to airport/beaches/shopping. Perfect Christmas home! Highly recommend.
Bob D.
October 2022
Overall, the property was just what a family with small children needed. The only issue was that the Beach Equipment (umbrellas) were not in good repair. Otherwise, we had a great time! Thanks!!
Gregg H.
August 2022
The house was very nice along pool at home and community pool and beach!!
We did not like the alarms on the door to the pool. There is no question that safety for children is a priority. However it does not make sense to not be able to have an open indoor/outdoor space and a alarm. There were NO children that could not swim with us. Require the tenant to sign off on those liability’s.
The starter on the grill does not work and needs to be repaired.
Dale G.
February 2022
We were here with family (4 adult couples) and found the house everything we expected and more. Was very clean and updated. Kitchen was well stocked. Had some problem with the pool and hot tub not heating but issue was taken the same day! Would highly recommend this home!
Mintra V.
December 2021
This property was everything and more! The rental had everything we needed or forgot. There were TONS of amenities and this house was extremely clean and relaxing and the neighborhood was beautiful. Management was easy to get a hold of and everything was pretty easy to use in the house. We would definitely stay again.
Karen H.
November 2021
This was our 4th trip to the Big Island and to Mauna Lani. We love staying in KaMilo! We were a bit disappointed with this house though. When we arrived we noticed the backyard area hadn't been cleaned at all. There were kids toys in the grass, and dirty BBQ utensils left on the grill. We also realized that many of the larger bowls and casserole dishes were dirty with food. I would expect to arrive to a clean property. I texted, emailed and finally called the property management company to let them know. We also asked, more than once,, about the light in the pool. We never got an answer as to why it wasn't on. So unfortunately we were not able to use the pool after sunset as it was too dark. A bit disappointing as we would've like to unwind in the back patio after a beach day. We will return to Mauna Lani and KaMilo, but will find a different house for our next trip. Hopefully they'll be more thorough in their future cleanings.
Allen A.
November 2021
Great house. Very clean. Nice layout. Lots of toys provided. Very good Internet and TVs. Pool and hot tub were very clean and well maintained. Walking distance to Fairmont beach access. Much better location than the map implies. We rented an electric cart and that was ideal. An amazing trip. Absolutely recommend.
Carrie Y.
September 2021
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Paradise Awaits. The home is beautiful, clean, and has everything you could need. The backyard lanai was our favorite place to be, and the best spot to view the sunset each evening. We had trouble initially getting into the home due to a problem with the entry keypad. Also, we were disappointed that the spa was not working. It took a few days for the staff to respond to our problems, but then they did their best to fix the issues.
Allan F.
February 2016
Stayed the second week of February 2016, with six adults and one ten year old child. The weather was great as was the house and all of the amenities.
It was truly set up that you only needed to bring your clothing and toiletries, as everything else was available.
Would recommend this house for your stay.
Garrett H.
February 2016
The property was incredible with all the amenities that one could ask for. This was not only inclusive of a functioning home but also with all the gear our friends and family needed to enjoy the beautiful beaches close by.
The Golf cart available through the property was a massive help for quick trips to the resort and the store.
We fell in love with the island and it was in part due to the hospitality of our landlords and the beautiful setting.
Amie M.
October 2015
My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon and LOVED every second of it! The NEV was great and it was a perfect way to get around the resort, go to the beach, go to the shops and visit the Fairmont Orchid.
We had a great time in the pool and snorkeling in the private beach area. The food was great and everyone was so nice!
The house fit all of our needs! We grilled and made dinner one night, we were able to feel right at home and on vacation at the same time! If we needed to take anything to a beach, this house had it! from chairs to umbrellas to snorkel gear, everything was accessible, easy to use, and well maintained.
andrew g.
September 2015
Cannot speak highly enough of this property, and its amazingly hospitable owners.
not much to add to what has been said in all other reviews, house is immaculately presented, fitted out with top of the range fittings and appliances, and stocked to the hilt with all the games, toys, equipment, (bikes, beach gear etc) outlook from rear of house is amazing, location is perfect with all the amenities you could need either within walking distance, or accesable by the small NEV provided. Etienne was amazingly responsive and accomodating to any requests and queries we had, as well as providing useful tips for us travellers. cannot stress how amazing this house is and the effort that will go in to making your stay comfortable. will definitely be staying here when i come back to the big island.
Laura W.
September 2015
This was our second time renting Pakele Lani from Etienne and Lynn, which speaks to how impressed we were the first time! Once again, the home was perfect and the owners were available and attentive to every need, although we didn't really have many needs as everything is so clean and beautifully appointed. Our trip included a group of four couples, and the house suited our needs beautifully. We used the kitchen, pool/spa, the NEV vehicle, and the beach club extensively. In addition to the home being spacious and beautiful, the location is outstanding. We played the two Mauna Lani golf courses many times during our stay. The local Foodland grocery store was very nearby and surprising well-stocked. Although we did leave the Mauna Lani resort area to seek other adventures, (horseback riding, other golf courses, sight-seeing/hiking, dining) we never really had to if we hadn't wanted to. Pakele Lani is a beautiful home in a beautiful and convenient area. Thank you once again to the owners for making us feel so welcome.
Sandy and Nick S.
September 2015
We are big on reading the reviews before booking our stay . Truly every review written represented our experience and amazing stay at this home . In order to not repeat other reviews, we would like to most emphasis this home truly is a home away from home ...if of course you consider your home five stars :).!!! Thank you so much to the owners for creating such a memorable experience for our entire family with kids ages 4 to 9! The bikes , the beach gear, the kitchen set up, the REV., the ridiculously comfortable beds ...all made this trip the best !!!! Thank you !
Heather G.
August 2015
We returned to Pekele Lani for a 2 week stay with our extended family (18 to 92 years). It is such a beautiful home to return to and the familiarity allowed for instant relaxation and holiday fun. Etienne and Lynn continue to be incredible hosts and are so very accommodating. Having daily cleaning was ideal for our large family. We love to alternate between cooking in the home and eating out and it is such a treat to prepare meals in their well equipped kitchen. This immaculate home emanates style and comfort. We love the green space off the back with the pool and spa. We love morning walks/jog to the Beach Club or Mauna Lani Hotel and then returning along the coast to the Fairmont Orchid and then home - a great circuit. We love the electric car. There simply is just nothing not to love about this home and location and we look forward to more return visits. (Please see our review from May 2014).
August 2015
My family of 5 just spent an incredible 11 days on the Big Island, and it all started with having the perfect place to stay. Pekele Lani was the best home away from home that we could have had. The house is beautiful, spacious and filled with high end touches and comforts, and would easily and comfortably have fit an additional family with us. It was equipped with everything we needed for every member of our family. Toys, games and multiple TVs for the kids, a great kitchen for preparing our meals and a lovely lanai where we enjoyed many meals and beautiful sunsets. Our kids loved having the pool and spa at the house, and being able to walk right down the street to the community center to the two pools there too. My wife and I also enjoyed working out at the well-equipped facility at the community center. We never had to worry about renting anything for any of our activities. The house is so well-stocked. We loved having bicycles, snorkels and fins, beach toys, beach chairs, umbrellas, pool toys, sports equipment, beach bags, coolers, etc. and even a SUP to use for the Beach Club and on our adventures to other beaches outside of the Mauna Lani resort. We especially loved having the NEV to use to go to The Shops, the Beach Club and the hotels in the resort area. So convenient and just fun to drive and ride. We visited some of the hotels in the area, and spoke with our friends who have stayed in those hotels, and we are so glad that we stayed at Pakele Lani rather than one of those hotels.
Etienne and Lynn are wonderful hosts and you can see that they really take pride in their rental home. Etienne is full of fantastic recommendations -- restaurants, beaches, activities. They live in the same community as the rental home and are always available and willing to help to make your stay more enjoyable.
As you can tell, we give our highest recommendation of Pakele Lani for your next Big Island stay. Great house, fantastic hosts, nice resort area. We hope that we'll be able to return to Pakele Lani soon.
Jennifer S.
August 2015
I can second and third and fourth all of the other reviews! This place was amazing! I could not have asked for a better vacation home - the house, bikes, beach gear, towels... and especially the toys... came in handy. Between the pools, the beach and the toys the 3 kids (3, 5 and 7) were in heaven! Etienne was a gracious host and very responsive. I called to tell him about a broken blender (a necessity for a beach vacation) and he brought a new one over 5 minutes later. I think everyone in our group had an amazing time and would highly recommend this "home away from home" to anyone!
Patsy B.
July 2015
Reviews seemed too good to be true, but this home lived up to every claim. Beautiful setting in the Mauna Lani Resort community with free access to the beach club and nearby fitness center with 2 large pools; amazingly well-equipped kitchen; excellent quality bikes and snorkel gear for 10; games and DVD's galore; Legos and even numerous Groovy Dolls for our grandchildren; 3 comfortable Tempurpedic king-sized beds. The owners, who live up the street, were extremely responsive and helpful with information and suggestions for activities. Location on the Kohala coast is convenient to beautiful public beaches, fine and casual dining, grocery shopping and a large shopping center. Our family of 10 from ages 7 to 72 enjoyed every moment we spent in this comfortable, attractive residence. Thank you Etienne and Lynn for providing us with such an exceptional vacation home!
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