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Idyllic Setting on Waialea Bay - White Sand Beach, Family Friendly

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Terrace/patio
Beach
Serene mornings on the beach
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Kamuela, HI
  • Place, Waialea Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Puako Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Idyllic Setting on Waialea Bay - White Sand Beach, Family Friendly

Nestled at the north end of Waialea bay is this fabulous beach house, the Treadwell House. The open layout offers an ideal indoor/outdoor living experience to capture the essence of this incredibly beautiful place. Tropical ocean breezes, the endless sound of the ocean waves and the warm scent of the beach air will set you at ease.

It’s a bit of old Hawaii mixed with a modern style and design. Comfortably furnished for everyone to gather in the main room and ocean facing lanai, with lots of space for the entire family to spread out and relax.

Just a few steps from your front porch awaits the epic beauty of Waialea bay. Serene mornings on the shady beach, fabulous snorkeling in the tropical blue bay and sunsets to your heart’s content! Come enjoy an idyllic Hawaiian vacation at this uniquely desirable oceanfront home.

This home can be rented as a 4 bedroom (sleeps 8) or add the guest cottage for a total of 5 bedrooms (to sleep 10). 4 bedrooms/3 baths in the main house with additional sleeping available for an additional charge with use of the1 bedroom/1 bath Ohana (guest cottage).

Bedroom 1 – (2) Twins (can be converted to a King)
Bedroom 2 – Cal King
Bedroom 3 – Queen bed en suite bathroom
Bedroom 4 – (2) Twins (can be converted to a King)
Bedroom 5 “Ohana Unit” – King
 
STVR: 19-359287 NUC: 19-1116

Transient Accommodations# TA-117-435-1872-01

Please note: As desirable as this property may be due to it's charm and remarkable location, this is not a hotel. We keep the property as clean and secure as possible but please understand that this home is located on the beach in a natural, tropical environment. Although we have an exterminator on call, guests may encounter insects as we do not spray insecticides rampantly the way the hotels do. If you love the sounds of the ocean and the beauty of the great outdoors, you won't find any place better! But if you prefer a climate-controlled, manicured, hotel-like environment, this may not be the place for you.

TA-117-435-1872-01

Starting January 1, 2026, Hawaii's Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) will increase from 10.25% to 11%. All guests booking in advance for 2026 reservations will be charged for the increased tax rate once it goes into effect.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Quiet hours shall be from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., during which time the noise from the STVR shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors.
NO STREET PARKING - Guest vehicles shall be parked in the onsite parking area. There is space for 2 vehicles on site. No parking along the street.
USE OF PROPERTY - The STVR shall not be used for commercial purposes or illegal activity. Use of the premises can only be as a place to vacation.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number TA-117-435-1872-01, 3660020040000, GE-117-435-1872-01

About the area

Puako

Located in Kamuela, this holiday home is on the beach. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Rutgers Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Anna Ranch Heritage Center.
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Kamuela, HI

What's nearby

  • Waialea Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Puako Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Puako Bay - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 12 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CanoeHouse - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hawaii’s Ultimate Donut - Hot Malasadas - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Bahama Tropical Café - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ikena Landing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Copper Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic Setting on Waialea Bay - White Sand Beach, Family Friendly pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Idyllic Setting on Waialea Bay - White Sand Beach, Family Friendly?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Idyllic Setting on Waialea Bay - White Sand Beach, Family Friendly on 4 May 2026 start from NZ$2,743, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Idyllic Setting on Waialea Bay - White Sand Beach, Family Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic Setting on Waialea Bay - White Sand Beach, Family Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic Setting on Waialea Bay - White Sand Beach, Family Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic Setting on Waialea Bay - White Sand Beach, Family Friendly located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Waialea Beach and Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area. Puako Bay and Puako Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jackson C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable Stay

Great location for beach, off the beaten path for other activities. Access is unique and more unusual after hours, requiring dealing with a gate and gate lock! However, house is comfortable and secluded. Guests wake to nature sounds, birds and chickens (roosters) each morning.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline C.

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

Paradise

Coming from New York City, it took me a minute to adjust to the indoor/outdoor living, but this was a perfect place for our family to gather for winter break, including grandparents and kids. Hearing the sounds of nature and the ocean at night was magical, and being able to walk down to the beach during the day was great. Leilani was a great host, responded quickly to our many questions which made it easy for us to settle in. The natural beauty surrounding the property is stunning, and we loved the easy access to Beach 69 and Hapuna Beach. We loved our stay at the Treadwell House!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly L.

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

Great location!!

Very unique setup! It felt a bit like a camp as we had 3 separate buildings and then one building had a kitchen/living area, but bathroom doors were outside of main living area. We were slightly shocked to find several geckos living in the kitchen when we got there at night! This is a VERY open air rental with NO AC, so I must have missed that info when booking. There was a scorpion in the bathroom and I did contact the owner about having someone come to spray for that and she did. After renting several VRBOs this is the slowest responses I have received, even though this was a holiday season, a little surprised at that when I was concerned about geckos and a scorpion!It was clean, just older and not quite what we expected for the high price we paid. The location is nice, but several people took over the beach on the property so it isn’t your own beach while renting and you will need to put chairs out to save a spot.I would recommend the owner update the instruction book for detailed checkout instructions as they were missing and I had to ask.This is a nice place to have a family vacation, just a little too open air for those with allergies and bug fears. It felt a little weird not being able to lock things up well as it’s so open and you really can’t use the bathroom at night without going outside to walk to one at night if your room doesn’t have one attached.Cool concept for the right families who aren’t bothered by those things.Had Some nice touches like games/cards!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrice L.

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

Fabulous family trip

We stayed with my 3 sons and their families. This house is in an amazing location. You see the ocean from the house but are set back far enough that you don’t see the beach goers nor do they see you. The main living area is open spacious and comfortable. The bedrooms are basic and comfortable as are the bathrooms. If you need marble countertops and high end fixtures this is not the place for you. The house has everything needed for a comfortable stay. Snorkeling was wonderful, sunsets were wonderful. The beach is beautiful. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

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

Great location, rustic house

Perfect for 4 couples or a family! Nice shaded lawn and porch for outdoor dining. The house is rustic but has everything that you need. The beach is mostly shaded but perfect for watching sunsets!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy F.

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

Location, location, location!!!

This property was perfect for my large family and the location right on the beach is spectacular. We would certainly stay here again. The appliances are quite old and could use a refresh, but otherwise very well equipped for our needs.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles C.

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

Gorgeous spot on the beach

This is a wonderful spot to enjoy Hawaii. The home has a great layout and is a very nice place to enjoy.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

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

Excellent week at the Treadwell House

We had a lovely time at the Treadwell House. Its proximity to the water and wonderful lanai were highlights. We would happily stay here again and plan to do so.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy K.

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

Great location to beach and view

Open air living area. Beautiful views and super easy access to a beautiful beach and snorkeling.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Britta Z.

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

Beautiful beach and house right in the beach

This is our second time staying at this house And we Love it. This wouldn’t be the house for people who like air conditioning and marble Bathrooms. We love it because it is rustic but very comfortable and right On the beach. They got another small refrigerator which was very helpful. The beds and linens are comfortable. The property manger is very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Promita C.

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

Stunning and peaceful location

Our family had an absolutely outstanding time at this this remarkable. The location, the beautiful house design snd wonderful touches person touches were really appreciated. I am counting the days until wr can go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bari r.

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

Dreamy Spot right on the Beach

We had a great time here. The house is very practical for beach living. We loved how much shade was available to us, both on the beach and on the house lanai. We will definitely be back. Lelani was a pleasure to work with and check in and out was a breeze. Thanks!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DEBBIE N.

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

Great location, pretty beach.

Lots of room for families, great location, pretty beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance H.

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

Old Hawaii

I had the pleasure of seeing my daughter married on the beach at this home. Leilani was so fantastic and helped me in so many ways above and beyond the normal host. I will forever be thankful for our times there.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra D.

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

Relax and Restore

This was my second time being blessed to stay at this amazing property. I can't say enough good things about the property and the management. The location can't be beat. The house is like camp for architects -- it is low key and focused on the outdoors, yet the beautiful architectural details make it feel luxe. Thank you Leilani for being available before and during our trip to make sure we had everything we needed to unplug. We hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley R.

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

Steps to beach

Location can’t be beat- sandy, shaded beach steps away. Best snorkeling of our trip right outside our door. Saw manta rays one morning while kayaking! Indoor-outdoor living, feels like camping but with amenities. Tons of birds, lizards, nature. Very close to resorts for a dose of that if you want. Otherwise, secluded and natural.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leta m.

Idyllic beach home

We feel so fortunate that we were able to stay with our family in this lovely home. It is perfect for a large family - plenty of bedrooms, baths and a wonderful large table for meals. The property is large so there is plenty of personal space as well as communal. Just a few steps to the beach but shielded by vegetation for privacy. We enjoyed every minute. We enjoyed some of the local restauarants - A Bays and Manta in Waikoloa, Hawaiian Style Cafe in Waimea, fish tacos at Hapuna Beach, the amazing malasada truck just near our property - but we also enjoyed eating at the house - fresh poke from food land - fresh fish - grilled steaks and kalbi ribs. Everything we needed was there for us to use - appliances, a grill, beach chairs, beach towels , a place to hang our wet swim suits, washer and dryer along with detergent. Like home - but better! Thank you for wonderful hospitality and loads of memories.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia L.

A true escape.

This is a very special house with every detail considered. Private and cozy but not isolated. Modern design, casual feeling, open to the outdoors... perfect! Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Great location, awesome beach!

The house was wonderfully well stocked, conveniently located, with plenty of room for our extended family. The property managers are attentive and helpful. The yard and the beach access are amazing! We swam, snorkeled, cooked up a storm, and generally had a perfect vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Devon G.

Great location, perfect for indoor outdoor vacation living

This was the perfect place for an extended family to stay. Thanks to the 2 Papayas crew for making our stay easy and comfortable. The house is very open, and has a great rustic feel to it. We would and plan to come back.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cheryll B.

The Perfect Vacation Home

Treadwell House worked perfectly for our family of 10 plus a baby! The house accommodated all our needs with a well-supplied kitchen, beach gear, ample towels and thoughtful touches like a warm outdoor shower. The beautiful beach is literally steps away and was great for swimming and snorkeling.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

christine h.

Glamping on the Beach

Glamor camping - glamping! We rented 4 bedrooms which came with 3 full baths. This was exactly what we were looking for! Perfectly set right on the beach but very private. No need to pack for your day at the beach - you re there! Nothing more lovely than morning coffee with your toes in the sand. We loved grilling dinner on the beach. Loved the coziness the trees on the beach created with nooks to hang out in. Snorkeled with turtles from out front. Had some great waves on a few days for boogie boarding. Two walls of the great room /kitchen open up and you feel like you are outdoors. We ate most of our meals on the covered front porch. Perfect temperatures day and night. The beds were super comfortable with plenty of pillows and fans in each room. We stayed for 8 days and didn't even use all the bath or beach towels provided. We love to cook - actually packed my own knives but didn't need to - there was not a pot, pan, bowl or knife we lacked. We have rented many vacation houses and it was so lovely to have soap, laundry soap, dishwasher soap, paper towels, sunscreen, bug spray and many spices, etc already there. The rental company, 2papayas was wonderful. We had a couple of questions while we were there and even on a Sunday morning we were answered immediately! We are already planning our next trip and may even bring more folks along to use the 5th bedroom suite. Loved the architecture and the beautifully thought out design. Thank you Treadwell owners and 2Papayas.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Treadwell is Beach House Heaven

My husband and 6 our our friends stayed at Treadwell for our wedding week. Having so much space, the outdoor concept, being steps from the beach, and the awesome amenities made our stay as good as it gets. We wanted for nothing during our stay at the Treadwell. All the bedding, towels, kitchen tools were fantastic and the house is set up to handle large groups really well. We never felt cramped. The first group in our party didn't arrive until the wee hours of the night and the property managers were so accommodating and understanding. We loved waking up to the sounds of birds, having coffee on the beach in the morning, and coming back from exploring to hit the beach. Staying at Treadwell allows you to double or triple your beach time! The sunsets are spectacular as is the snorkeling. I can't say it enough. Stay at the Treadwell! You will love it!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Great Beach House next to Fabulous Beach!

Wonderful place to get away from it all and relax with family and friends in a lovely, comfortable, private, open-to-the-breezes house just steps away from a glorious golden-white-sand beach offering generous shady areas as well as sun, small waves, gentle slope and interesting coral reef snorkeling. The house is a great comfy beach house, with a well-stocked kitchen open to the living room and lanai overlooking the keawe trees and ocean, with convenient outdoor hot water shower for those sandy after-beach moments. We filled the place, and the studio in the trees was especially delightful! It was the absolute best place for our family gathering, and the wonderful women at 2 Papaya were great, making sure all went well with much aloha. We have rented with them before, we will again, they are the best!!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

Loved it!

We stayed at this property in March of 2013 and after staying at a more upscale vacation rental home on Kauai in 2014, I felt prompted to come back and write a review about Treadwell and how much we enjoyed our stay. We will definitely be back! We loved the atmosphere of this property, the beach and dealing with 2 Papaya's! This is not a fancy property but it's beachy, authentic and relaxing. During our vacation this year we kept saying how much we missed the Treadwell experience.

About the host

Hosted by Leilani Olson

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I am born and raised here on Hawaii Island. I grew up in Puako and began working in the Real Estate/Vacation Rental business alongside my mother “AlohaDebbie” from a young age. I have held my Real Estate license here in Hawaii since 2005 and have been a Broker since 2015 when I opened Leilani Properties ®. I manage three lovely homes on Waialea bay; the Treadwell House and the Lalamilo Beach House and Bungalow. I love caring for these beautiful beach homes and offering our guests a professional and friendly service. It is a pleasure to welcome our guests to this little piece of paradise year after year. I am available 24/7 for any questions or guest needs.

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