Reserve Your 5 STAR Big Island Get-a-way ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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THE BAMBOO GUEST HOUSE - AT THE END OF A QUIET STREET.
Enjoy a private tropical lanai.
Terrace/patio
Coffe on the Lanai.
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$248
avg per night

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Waikoloa Village, HI
  • Waikola Village Golf Club
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Mauna Kea Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Waikoloa, HI (WKL-Waikoloa Heliport)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

Room

  • Ocean view
  • 58.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Price is NZ$248 avg per night,

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About the area

Waikoloa

Waikoloa is home to this guesthouse. While the natural beauty of Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area and Mauna Kea Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course. Great 4-D Movie Ride and Manta Ray Point are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Waikola Village Golf Club - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Anaehoomalu Beach - 18 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 20 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 21 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 33 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Napua at Mauna Lani Beach Club - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Ikena Landing - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Mauna Lani Coffee Company - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Pueo's Osteria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Reserve Your 5 STAR Big Island Get-a-way ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Looking for just the right place to enjoy your Big Island Hawaiian Holiday? Treat yourself to a fresh approach. Your own private 1 bedroom 1 bath cottage. Newly renovated, this delightful guest cottage is tucked away behind gates at the end of a cul-de-saq. The perfect setting for those who appreciate the luxury of knowing that your comfort, privacy, and wellbeing comes first. This can only come with being a part of a private property where the ambiance of an island lifestyle home is actually a reality. During the day, head out and explore the island. Then return to the quiet comfort of Kimi's bamboo Guest House.

When in season, guests will enjoy papayas, mangos, lemons freshly gathered from the colorful landscaped yard..

This Guest house is designed for comfort and relaxation after a day at the beach or a hike across the crater. It has its own private lanai and a sunset deck both great for outdoor dining. and is surrounded by tropical gardens and a bamboo grove that towers over head. Within just a short drive you will find the most sought after crystal clear, soft white sand beaches in the world. You will find 5 star restaurants and fun casual dining spots where the Mai Tai’s are rated to be “The Best” in the state by travelers. There is a Weber BBQ for nights you want to relax and have a quiet restful evening at home. Also within this 4-6 mile radius, you will find Tiffany’s, Tommy Bahamas, Mahina’s, Surf Shops, Specialty shops where you can find just about everything you are looking for from a cute little carved TIKI to the much desired Hawaiian shirt and flirty sundress.

Waikoloa Village is centrally located to just about everything you are hoping to experience. Paddle Boarding, Deep Sea Fishing, Swimming with the Manta Rey’s, Surfing, Whale Watching, Golfing, Hiking, Wind Surfing, Parasailing, Mountain Biking, Jet skiing, Zip Lining, Boating. The list is endless.

For those of you who combine travel and work, you will find it convenient to have a printer that copies & scans and Wi-Fi. Basic office supplies witch include printer paper, stapler, paper clips, scotch tape, post-its scissors, pens, highlighters.

The climate here in Waikoloa is moderate thanking the Waikoloa Village elevation and breezes. It is important that you are comfortable. All bedding is designed for our tropical climate. Keep it light as a feather or add a fresh cotton blanket for those cooler winter evenings.

Kitchen appliances are provided for your convenience. Blender, toaster, dishwasher, mixer, French door convection oven. We have found that coffee is a very personal thing with our guests, so you will find a French press coffee maker, Kureg coffee maker and a drip coffee maker. Just request what your favorite is. There is also a tea pot for tea lovers.

Also for time spent in, there are games and puzzles for you to enjoy. Chess, backgammon, cards, scrabble, rummy tiles just to name a few. Also a few books compliments of prior guests. A wonderful bonus for you readers. We have a super great Book Mobile. (It isn’t mobile.) It is small but it has an excellent reputation of having a great variety of recent and not so recent books. Honor system. Take one or a few. Leave one or a few.

A perk for guests! Guest Pass’s to the new heated swimming pool, tennis/pickle ball courts, water aerobic classes, the book mobile and upon presentation at the golf course, guests will receive a discount in green fees. You will want to stop by Johnny’s Bar and Grill at the golf course open for Breakfast Lunch and Dinner. Or Pueo’s in the Waikoloa Shopping Center rated as one of the finest restaurants on the island. Plus there is a food court where you will find an assortment of foods from all over the world.

Air-conditioning available for an additional fee.






Property manager

Kimi Cook-Walls
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No outside guests allowed overnight.
No daily cleaning service included in rate. Weekly housekeeping service can be arranged for an additional fee.
We do not rent to students or singles under 25 years of age unless accompanied by an adult.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number GE-095-861-3504-01, TA-095-861-3504-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Reserve Your 5 STAR Big Island Get-a-way ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Reserve Your 5 STAR Big Island Get-a-way ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Reserve Your 5 STAR Big Island Get-a-way ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Reserve Your 5 STAR Big Island Get-a-way ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Reserve Your 5 STAR Big Island Get-a-way ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ located?

Situated in Waikoloa, this guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1 km) from Waikola Village Golf Club and within 9 miles (15 km) of Waikoloa Kings Golf Course and Waikoloa Beach Golf Course. Queens' Marketplace and Waikoloa Kings' Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reserve Your 5 STAR Big Island Get-a-way ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, well appointed ohana

After searching through many listings, we decided to book Kimi’s ohana. Previous reviews are spot on! It is comfortable and a good value. The landscaping and partial ocean view from back deck enhanced our stay even more.Efficient a/c unit maintains your comfort. Kitchen is well supplied with quality dish and cookware. Also a gas grill to bbq that wonderful island beef!We enjoyed visiting with Kimi, and meeting her rescue cat Harley! Kimi is always available, but respects her guests privacy as well. This property is quite the little gem.Laurie D
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very special o'hana

If we could give Kimi a 10 star rating, we would! A month of perfection! The ohana was everything promised and then some! We're coming back!!!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint and quiet

Go see the sites and come back and relax.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Stay

We loved our stay at Kimi's guest house. The house is very comfortable for two people. The kitchen is well equipped and we cooked in almost every night. The location is convenient to north-end beaches, Waimea, Hawi, MaunaKea, the supermarket in Waikoloa Village, and of course the excellent Waikoloa Community pool. We swam every day, at least once and usually twice.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

amanda b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect hideaway

What a lovely perfect place to spend our time on the big island!! Tucked away in a lovely neighborhood that was central to Waikoloa, Waimea, Volcanoes, and even Hilo and Kona, we could not have asked for more. The property itself is beautiful, with fantastic sunset views, and early morning sunshine and birdsong. The ohana itself has everything you could possibly need for outdoor adventures, the beach, cooking, relaxing, enjoying downtime, or a perfect nights sleep ( the bed is fantastic). The only downside was having to leave-it is truly a peaceful oasis for living out a remarkable vacation. Kimi is a wonderful host and human being, and we are happy to have found her amazing ohana and been able to spend a few weeks of our lives sharing her separate space!! Many thanks Kimi!!! Hui Hou!!
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waikaloa Village Ohana

You will love the Ohana! Kimi is great to work with and made my stay fun. The Ohana is very close to supermarkets, restaurants, local beaches, Mauna Kea, great farmer's markets and more! I loved the quiet solitude! Kimi also provides things you will need like beach chairs, a beach umbrella, a cooler and beach towels. I hope you enjoy your stay as much as I did. BJM
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big Island

Great neighborhood. Quiet and peaceful homebase.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Vivian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bamboo cottage.

A great place to stay, very comfortable cottage. Kimi was a great hostess and easy to talk to. Mahalo
Stayed 22 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waikohola paradise

Quiet, clean, beautiful sunsets, and wonderful host
Stayed 29 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet place

Lovely, cozy Property manager very personable
Stayed 21 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return Visit

This was our second visit to Kimi’s ohana and we were just as enchanted as our first visit…a delightful experience
Stayed 44 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

See below

Kimi Cook Wells is a great host. The Ohana Is nice, and private as well. It is in a quiet neighborhood and yet not far (5 minute drive) from the grocery store. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 62 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

goran b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

quiet and clean village spot

Kimi is a great host and I must say that my 5 weeks flew by. I didn't think I'd like being away from the ocean's door step but I actually enjoyed not being in the resort areas right on the Kona coast. The ohana is clean, highly functional and comfortable. Internet access was never an issue and from the back patio/kitchen you have a direct view of the sunsets ... if you're not down by the waterline which is 15 mins away. I have a feeling that I'll be back!
Stayed 35 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward and Karen H., Bend

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

WHO COULD ASK FOR MORE!

Great location and even better a charming home away from home.....Very quiet and restful. All the needed amenities for our 6 week stay..... an easy drive to all the local beaches, farmers markets with shopping for supplies minutes away. Beautiful sunset view from the back lanai. AND topping it all was our gracious host Kimi!
Stayed 43 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

PEACEFUL

The best word to describe the Bamboo Ohana is peaceful. From the moment we stepped in the door we felt peaceful. We woke to bird songs every morning, beautiful sunsets most nights and lulled to sleep with the sound of the breeze in the bamboo. Anything you might need for a wonderful time was provided. Kimi is a excellent host.
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic spot

We loved staying at Kimi's Ohana in Waikoloa village. We have stayed in a number of locations on the big island including resorts, beachside vacation rentals, vacation rentals in waimea, hawi, volcano, kona, etc. and each has there strengths. The beauty of Waikoloa is that it provides access to the benefits of all the locations on the big island from a central spot. Plus, the village itself is a pretty great place to be with the pool, tennis, pickleball, golf and great places to walk right out the door. Plus Plus, Kimi's place is awesome. Plenty of privacy, very well appointed, great taste in decor, nice outdoor spaces to eat, drink and visit, and best of all, Kimi is a superb host.
Stayed 22 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott H., Portland, OR, US

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, private retreat

Well appointed, inside and out. Host was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection in Waikoloa!

I really feel like staying at Kimi's guest house was a gift! The house is beautiful and well appointed and offers such a sense of privacy. Everything we needed was available. Kimi is an amazing hostess and it was a pleasure to get to know her. The pictures she shows of the property are just how it appears (yet more beautiful when you're there). Add in the privacy, weather, beautiful breeze, gorgeous flowers and plants and you have the perfect place to spend your vacation!!!!!!
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maryann H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Everything went smoothly and we really didn’t need air conditioning!!!! The breeze felt wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David C., HENDERSONVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Peaceful Paradise not far from our favorite beaches and restaurants.

Gracious Host and lots of privacy which we value. Small kitchen served all our cooking needs and gas grill also. Even though no A/C never felt hot as breezy and ceiling fans in all rooms. Bigger then it looks. Highly recommend (but don't book the weeks when we return)!
Stayed 15 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

ronald b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waikoloa Ohana

Was a perfect spot for us for a month stay. Property at the end of a culdesac. Lovely and quite. Private small patio perfect for breakfasts and happy hours. Walkable distance to golf club for lunches and to the grocery store. Small but very complete. We stayed a month and loved it.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise in paradise

This Ohana is truly wonderful. The setting is private and peaceful, surrounded by lush tropical landscaping, offering both inside and outside living spaces. It is sparkling clean and well appointed, with everything for a short or long stay - a complete kitchen, comfortable living room, cozy bedroom, two outside sitting areas and even a washer/dryer, all tastefully decorated. Waikoloa Village is a super convenient location with an excellent micro climate. The host, Kimi, cares deeply about her guests and is warm and welcoming. Her kindness touched our hearts and we can’t wait to return. 🌺
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Francois D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little gem!

Kimi's guest house is the perfect place to unwind and relax. It's tasteful, quiet and very comfortable. Great location in the sunniest area of the island too! Some of the best beaches are right around the corner and the north side of the island is just breathtaking. We had a lovely time and really miss waking up to beautiful birdsong.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding value in a great area on the best Island.

Kimi has done an excellent job in setting up the Ohana. We've been to the Big Island 8+ times - staying at rental houses on Puako, to the high-end resorts of Mauna Kea, Fairmont, etc. this is by far the best value and the Waikoloa Village has everything you need. I was there a whole month and didn't want to leave!

10/10 Excellent

kathleen h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waikoloa Village getaway

This property is like new and very clean. Kiki is very accommodating and friendly. We hadn’t stayed in Waikoloa Village for years, so we decided to try it again. It was quiet and had a much more small town feel than Kona. But, it’s close enough to Kona that we could run there and shop, have dinner and hit Costco without it taking all day.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2020