Holualoa, Hawaii
Hale Waiaha is just 15 minutes from pristine beaches and activities of the Kona coast. Nestled on the slopes of mount Hualalai, Hale Waiaha is located above Holualoa town. The majestic Waiaha river moves through the town bringing water flow to our land. Nearby "mom and pop" store, art galleries, world famous coffee, lush foliage as well as breathtaking mountain and ocean views. Hale Waiaha is an ideal setting for those seeking tranquility and country living. 4 bedrooms, 2 bath.
Experience the essence of Hawai'i paradise in our clean, open and relaxing getaway. Suitable for couples, friends traveling together and large families. The large covered lanai welcomes you to enjoy the ocean views comfortably in the cool mauka breeze also great for outdoor dining. Large living room area includes flat screen TV and offers a large amount of space for lounging and relaxing. 1 master bedroom with a quaint lanai facing the beautiful mount Hualalai and bathroom included. Located downstairs, 1 bathroom and 3 bedrooms with king and queen sized beds. The kitchen is well equipped and fully functional with appliances (microwave, toaster oven, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, coffee maker, blender, pots/pans, etc). Household and essential amenities also provided (toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo/conditioner, hair dryer etc). Fresh linens are provided at every check-in. Laundry room is located next to kitchen with accessible washer and dryer.
Relaxing and enjoyable. Close to Kona, yet far enough away. I would stay there ever time I went to the big island!
We stayed here with six people (me, my wife, our three sons, and a friend) and it worked well for us. Everything was clean and nothing was sticky, which oddly enough seems to happen a lot, especially near an ocean. My wife is very particular about cleanliness and often asks housekeepers to do a second job because things are not clean. This house was not like that. The house is about 1800 feet above sea level so it’s cooler than the beach. This was always nice after a sunny day snorkeling or playing in the sand. Often it was a little cloudy up in the hills but we had some beautiful sunsets as well. The little town, which is three minutes from the house, is very cute and has a couple of great places to get coffee and some treats as well as art and boutique stores. We had an issue with the stove but the owner was very responsive and had a new one installed within a day. We cooked several dinners and enjoyed the grill as well. The view of the ocean is nice but it’s a little obstructed by some trees in the neighbors yard. You can still see it but not quite as good as the pictures. The property manager was great and very responsive with our questions and requests. I highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a comfortable, relaxing stay near Kailua-Kona.
Having never been to the big island I wasn’t sure what to expect with booking a Vrbo but this place exceeded all my expectations. It is off the beaten path, located up the mountain nestled between farms with beautiful views. The directions to get there can be a little tricky but once you’ve done it it is very easy and intuitive. Inside the house was clean and well kept. The kitchen was stocked with cooking utensils and supplies, the beds and towels were all fresh. The living room and porch are the highlights, as they make for a fantastic hang out space after a long day of touring the island. I felt welcome and would recommend this home to anyone looking for a Kona retreat.
Very peaceful location, enjoyed local fauna and wild animals. Definitely rent an SUV, our rental van took some abuse and we are experienced mountain drivers. Beautiful view but view was particularly blocked by overgrown trees. Enjoyed our stay, abd would rent it again.
For six adults, a 3 year old and two toddlers, the place was perfect. Roomy, comfortable, and quiet. (and dark, for the star gazers in the crowd). The outdoor deck area was perfect for relaxing. Being up the hill from the coast the day/night temperatures were about ten degrees (F) cooler. This made for very pleasant evenings/nights. Air conditioning was not missed and, if needed, there were numerous fans available. All the beach equipment we needed (towels, toys, umbrellas, and two folding chairs) were available for use. This meant we lacked nothing for our beach excursions with children. A nice, unexpected bonus. Having arrived on a night flight locating the property in the dark was easy following the directions provided (and Google Maps). The big surprise was the driveway DOWN to the property. Our party had two mini-vans and the right turn onto the driveway and the subsequent drive down in the pitch dark were interesting. The following morning showed the driveway was much shorter than it seemed the night before. I would suggest folks staying here take the driveway sloooowly, up and down to prevent potentnially damaging their (rental) car. (Jeeps, trucks, no problem) A great place to stay.
We,4 senior couples enjoyed our stay here with full support from property manager Mahalo
Spacious and very clean. Great views for breakfast on the deck. Only 10 minutes out of Kona and a great coffee shop was located just down the road from the house. We really enjoyed coming back to the house at the end of the day and enjoying some quiet time outside of the city.
The house was amazing - definitely a great place to relax and spend time as a family. The patio was my favorite place. We ate all our meals out there. This was the best stocked kitchen of any of the houses that we have rented. So much attention to detail. They even had Christmas dishes. Three suggestions: muffin tins, beach chairs and a small cooler. Not anything we expected but those are literally the only things we could have used that wasn't there. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us! P.S. The driveway was steep but very doable. We were in a Tahoe and didn't have any problems at all.
We found exactly what we needed here - great space to relax, cook good dinners, enjoy sunsets and sleep very comfortably. Many thanks for the kind hospitality
Although it seemed out of the way when we first arrived, this property has privacy and pretty good proximity to everything from snorkeling to airport Ali’i Street. Everyone was very comfortable in this home and we made it ours for the duration of our stay. It was wonderful
This home is nothing short of amazing. My husband and I want out kids to experience actual island life, not just a vacation at a resort. Kraig has made this home the perfect place to do this. We had stunning sunset dinners on the deck and wonderful mornings relaxing on the oversized couches sipping our coffee. If you are going to be here for a 1st Friday, the local town opens up in the evening with great local food and entertainment. The small town store is stocked with everything you may need for you stay. And the coffee shop is great to grab a quick morning bite and wonderful pastry options, the banana bread coffee cake is a Must Try. While this home is set up to relax in living room and watch TV, we really didn't even use it, even the kids preferred being outside relaxing on the deck playing Tic Tac Toe. Kraig has done a fabulous job making this a great place to visit and enjoy the true island life. Bonus you are only 15 minutes away from the most popular tour attractions and nightlife if you desire to do those on your trip. I would recommend an SUV if you are renting a vehicle for your stay, as steep is a very conservative description on the driveway. Overall this property was far more than we imagined and the pictures really do it no justice. Mahalo, Kraig for all of the great communication before and during our stay.
Great house, perfect for our family stay during our celebration of marriage. Kitchen and grill worked out super well as we had most meals there. A little far from “civilization” as my wife said which can be good or bad depending on your perspective. It’s up high, giving great views. It’s up high meaning that it rains a lot even though you can see the Sun on the water! Overall, a great place to stay among the coffee plantations near Kona.