Welcome to the elegant and luxurious Buddha House at Mauna Lani

Waimea, Hawaii
$764 avg/night Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

THE BUDDHA HOUSE
This 3BR/3.5 Bath duplex at The Villages at Mauna Lani is luxuriously decorated, offering a peaceful and elegant oasis for you to relax in style. As our guest, you will also have access to the Mauna Lani Residents Beach Club and their private parking lot above the beach, and Napua restaurant. The Villages is located near Foodland Farms, which offers a gourmet selection of meat, fish, baked goods, liquor and wine.

THE SPACE
Our 2174 sq. foot duplex townhouse has aPrimary Bedroom with a Tempur-pedic Cal King bed with a remote-controlled adjustable power base. The downstairs Guest Bedroom has a King sized bed, and the upstairs Office has an Queen-size Italian Murphy Bed which is very comfortable. All bedrooms have en suite bathrooms with Toto wash-lets and walk-in showers. You may park up to two cars outside in our private driveway.

OUR HOME IS YOUR HOME
This is our primary residence, and we only rent it out if we are traveling. We have furnished our home to make it both relaxing and elegant, with comfortable furniture from Restoration Hardware, Design Within Reach, and Room and Board. We have a large collection of original artwork, including oil paintings by renowned local artists Peter Hayward and Daryl Hill, photographs of David Bowie by Gavin Evans and Fernando Aceves, a pair of antique hammered tin ponies from Chiang Mai, which were a gift from the King of Thailand to the British Ambassador, numerous hand-woven silk tapestries from Luang Prabang, Laos and, of course, the magnificent 600 lb. giant buddha head from Cambodia, gracing our living room. We are happy to share our house with you for a memorable and unique experience in Hawai`i. Please be good stewards of this property and treat it like your own.

MAUNA LANI RESIDENTS BEACH CLUB
Guests will also have a Beach Access Card which allows them to park one vehicle in the private lot at the Mauna Lani Residents Beach Club - making going to the beach most convenient. As our guest you are welcome to use the chaise lounges and cabanas on the beach, and to have lunch and dinner at Napua restaurant overlooking Makaiwa Bay. Reservations highly suggested for dinner. The beach has easy entry with great snorkeling.

THE SHOPS AT MAUNA LANI
Foodland Farms, Tommy Bahamas and other stores are also about a 5 minute walk away at the Shops at Mauna Lani. Foodland Farms has an excellent wine and liquor selection, prosciutto di Parma and other delicacies, and imported cheeses and pates. They also also offer a good selection of prepared foods, deli sandwiches and fresh sushi, and the fish and meat counter makes excellent poke every day. All of this is within easy walking distance from our home at the Villages.

Snorkel Bob's is also a great place to rent snorkeling gear for your stay. We do have some snorkel gear in the garage - but we strongly recommend that you let Snorkel Bob's properly fit your mask and fins. There is nothing worse than a leaky mask, and fins that are too tight or too loose. They will set you up with high quality gear that fits well so you have a great experience in the ocean.

PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDS and our SCUBA EQUIPMENT ARE NOT FOR USE BY GUESTS. You are welcome to use the snorkel gear, Boogie boards, beach chairs, and beach umbrellas.

PLEASE ALSO NOTE - We have a 2025 GEM E4 electric cart, which comfortably seats 4, available for rent at an additional cost. This is great way to get to the Beach Club, Foodland Farms and the rest of the resort. (This GEM cart has replaced the Moke which is mentioned in some reviews.)
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Everything you need for a relaxing vacation is at your fingertips when you stay at The House of the Great Buddha.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Local Artist Showcase Unit Size: 2174 Sq Ft (202 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub Outdoor Pool Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    3.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair Printer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    Italian
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Kayaking Nearby Pickleball Court Power Boating Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Water Sports Equipment Whale Watching Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Music Library Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Jared C.

    Submitted Mar 18, 2024

    Stayed Mar 7, 2024

    We came to Hawaii one final time, as my husband has terminal appendix cancer. Our doctor told us we had one last chance, and we are so grateful that we booked this beautiful house. It is incredibly comfortable… From the beds to the living area, to the lanai. we have enjoyed every minute here in this impeccably, decorated and supplied home away from home. The hosts are absolutely fantastic! They have checked in on us throughout our stay, and they are just good people. There is a fantastic neighbor, next-door, that has the sweetest dog, and checks in as little or as much as you need. The electric car/Moki is so fun! The fitness club access is above and beyond amazing! We have stayed in many locations over the years, and several on this island, but none have been near as hospitable and fantastic as this. We have loved every minute of our 11-day stay in Paradise.

  • Cassidy G.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2024

    Stayed Feb 15, 2024

    So happy we decided to stay at The Great Buddha house! Absolutely beautiful inside and out. Very peaceful energy. The owners communication was always quick, efficient and thorough. I emailed him few times prior to our trip asking questions about the area and things to do, and he was so helpful in making suggestions. Would definitely stay here again.

  • minde c.

    Submitted Feb 10, 2024

    Stayed Feb 3, 2024

    It is obvious the homeowners love their home. It is clean, comfortable and well stocked with items like shampoo, beach chairs, many TV apps. The directions for the use of the home and area are clear. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you.

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