Kepharts' Ocean-view Hale: A Home Away from Home

Kamuela, Hawaii
$564 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 15

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

This five-bedroom/three-bath home sits on five acres of land in the Kohala Estates. We specifically designed and built the house as a family vacation gathering spot. Its high ceilings and 760 square feet of windows make it particularly light and airy. Tradewinds and 13 ceiling fans help to keep it cool. The kitchen and the master bedroom have 180-degree ocean views plus the sweep of the Kohala Mountains, Maunakea, Hualalai, Mauna Loa, and nearly the entire Kona-Kohala Coast.

From the lanai, guests can watch a sprinkling of fishing boats, tour boats, military vessels, and pleasure boats. Several times a day a tug towing a barge pulls in and out of nearby Kawaihae Harbor. With good luck and timing, guests can spot Hawaiian spinner dolphins, humpback whales, and the occasional green flash. We can't guarantee blue skies and no mosquitoes; but odds are better here than anywhere else in the central Pacific. The house sits in the rain shadow of the Kohala Mountains, and annual rainfall totals are typically in the single digits!

We have tried to make our house a 'home away from home' for our guests. It is attractive and comfortable without being so fancy that guests are afraid to relax. The library boasts plenty of books and movies.

Extras: Guests will find enough kitchenware and linens to choke a flea market! The kitchen is well stocked with small appliances, utensils, pots and pans, dishes, glassware, flatware, and spices. Kids will enjoy several cubic feet of Legos and building blocks as well as puzzles, games, books, and other toys. Binoculars, beach towels, coolers, beach chairs, boogie boards, sand toys, and beach umbrellas are left out for guests to enjoy.. Visitors will not need to bring much besides their clothes and personal items.

Many of our guests consider this 'their' second home; and accordingly, our most popular times can be booked over a year in advance. Fall and late spring usually have the best availability.

Guests will also enjoy a Blu-Ray player in every bedroom, a satellite TV with Hi-Def in the living room, and WiFi Internet access.

Location, Location, Location: Most of our guests appreciate not only the ocean and mountain views but the house's convenient location. It is in a semi-rural neighborhood, which has no street lights and a myriad of stars at night. Weather is usually warm and dry. Within easy driving distance to the Big Island's premiere beaches and golf courses, it is also conveniently located within driving range of Kailua-Kona and Hilo. Good restaurants and shopping opportunities are an easy drive away. Neighboring houses are quite a distance away, and the neighborhood is quiet and safe.

Each day offers lovely sunrises and sunsets as well as moonrises and moonsets. The star-scape on a clear night is breathtaking.

Home away from home: The house is very comfortable, clean, and well-maintained. Many of our guests say that they feel right at home as soon as they walk in the door. The living room walls are lined with books, videos, and art work. The 2400-square-foot house features a large central great room with bedrooms and bathrooms across the back and south side. This open floor plan allows for privacy as well as communal activities.

Most of our guests especially appreciate the wrap-around lanai, which includes 840 square feet facing the ocean. The lanai has five table-and-chair sets, two lounge chairs, two small tables, and a gas barbecue, which makes it perfect for communal meals or individual relaxing and reading.

The driveway is large enough for off-street parking for up to six vehicles.

The house is surrounded with irrigated foliage and flowers, which are especially colorful and beautiful in the spring and summer months.

People who are looking for a getaway or a place to get-together at a reasonable price will find that Hale Kephart fills the bill.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Unit Size: 2400 Sq Ft (223 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting Water-efficient Showers Only Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Privileges Golfing On Site Hunting Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Sailing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Tennis On Site Water Sports Equipment Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Ceiling Fan
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces 9 Stairs To Reach Property If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Thin Carpet In Public Areas Well-lit Path To Entrance Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 15

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Review Review

  • Meghan D.

    Submitted Jan 21, 2026

    Stayed Jan 11, 2026

    We loved our stay here! There was everything you could want for amenities and we created so many wonderful memories sitting out in the lanai watching the sunset! We big time appreciate the extras like beach chairs, boogie boards and beach towels to simply beach trips and add a layer of comfort. The hosts were very responsive and accommodating! We are hoping to return in the future

  • Stephanie S.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    Don and Kerrill are amazing hosts. Everything you need is at your fingertips. Planning to book again!!

  • Ann T.

    Submitted May 8, 2025

    Stayed May 1, 2025

    We stayed at this house 20 years ago and were hoping that our memories were correct, Our kids wanted their spouses to experience what they had as teenagers. Everyone loved the house and

  • Marion and Jesse L.

    Submitted Jan 17, 2025

    Stayed Jan 7, 2025

    This was the absolute perfect house for our three generation family to stay. The house has everything you need for a perfect Hawaii vacation. The open airy house and porch were the perfect place to relax after busy days out and about.

  • Colin O.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2025

    Stayed Dec 7, 2024

    Perfect. Our family had a wonderful stay.

  • Susan H.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2024

    Stayed Dec 21, 2024

    It was a perfect place to get together as a family of 12 for Christmas. Views were incredible. Lots of space. owners were so accommodating. It is a bit far out but that made 6 young adults hang out with us instead of in the shops. Easy access to everything

  • Anthony F.

    Submitted Dec 7, 2024

    Stayed Nov 29, 2024

    We loved the Kepharts house. It was perfect for us. We were a group of 9 and used all the bedrooms. We were a family reunion with our kids coming in from Australia. The house has amazing views, sunsets and at the right times, whales from the expansive balcony. It has everything you could need. It is kind of mid century with great windows. Both Don and Kerrill are so very helpful and you shouldn’t worry at all about them being nearby. We can’t recommend this house enough and hope to stay again someday.

  • Teresa C.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2024

    Stayed Sep 17, 2024

    Amazing view of the ocean for breakfast and dinner on the lanai. Spacious and well supplied kitchen and children's activities as promised. Don and Kerrill were very accessible and helpful.

  • Kathleen E.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Sep 28, 2024

    This is my husband and my second time at your lovely vaca home,,, the first time we were guests of friends so this time we treated our family to a week at your home,,, everyone loved it!! The lanai is, of course, the highlight of your home, so beautiful, lovely view, so relaxing, a perfect setting for family meals,, I surely hope we can come again another time,,,, ?❤️⭐️

  • Martha J.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 8, 2024

    This was a perfect space for our family and we all enjoyed it very much. It was a tad out of the way but we were primarily there to be together with our son and his family who live in Japan. The Kepharts were wonderfully accommodating of our needs and we were all grateful for that as it made our arrival and departure much smoother. Our young grandchildren were together for the first time and got along wonderfully well. They enjoyed the games, books and toys. Our sons and daughters-in-law and daughter loved the lanai and we all spent our mornings and evenings enjoying the sunrise and sunset. The kitchen was fully equipped and worked well with multiple cooks! Everything was really great.

  • joe u.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    The view from the porch made every sunset even more beautiful. A cozy home and family friendly

  • Kirk S.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Jul 22, 2024

    Great views and lanai. Comfortably furnished. Everything you need for cooking. Plenty of beach towels and chairs. Some things are dated but everything works. Lots of windows and fans but gets hot when weather is hot.

  • Richard M.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2024

    Stayed Jun 17, 2024

    My Family and I had a wonderful stay at this property!!!! Absolutely no misrepresentation of the property. You will find a home that is maintained well and stocked up with family in mind. The sunsets and ocean views are amazing. Stargazing from the lanai was one of our favorite nighttime activities. The property owners were very helpful in planning for the trip and they literally live right next door. We did have one issue during our stay. I contacted the owners before we departed for our daily outing and by the time we returned it was corrected, I only bring this up as an example of how responsive the owners are. We tried several beaches during our stay, Hapuna Beach State Park ended up being the overall favorite of our group, the park is about 12-15 minutes away from the house. Again, we had a wonderful time, I would not hesitate to rent this property again in the future.

  • Davi M.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed Jun 9, 2024

    House was amazing and location was perfect. Overall we were thrilled with the property. I did send a couple texts to the owners and never received a response but not a big deal.

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