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UNIQUE HAWAIIAN POD HOME WITH CONTEMPORARY STYLE - GREAT FOR FAMILIES!

Family-friendly holiday home with outdoor pool and Hot tub

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Exterior
Relax under the magnificent evening sky
Welcome
Ocean View from Living Room
Living Room Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 8355.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Kamuela, HI
  • Place, Mauna Kea Resort Golf Course
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Mauna Kea Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #4

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite #1

1 King Bed

Master Suite #2

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom #3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #5

Master Bathroom #1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom #2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

UNIQUE HAWAIIAN POD HOME WITH CONTEMPORARY STYLE - GREAT FOR FAMILIES!

Welcome to our Hawaii home! We have enjoyed many memorable vacations here with our extended family and friends, and hope that you too will have the tropical vacation of your dreams. Our home was built with attention to detail, and designed to reflect a traditional Hawaiian feel while enjoying contemporary features. Gracious indoor/outdoor living will allow you to enjoy the Aloha spirit and the near-perfect weather all year long. For a bird's eye view of our property, please click on this link (https://vimeo.com/119720246) to see a video of our home, which a former guest made with a drone. At no additional charge, we are happy to provide Light Housekeeping Service (must be pre-arranged with our House Manager) once a week. Here’s what our home offers:
Inside:
-3823 sq. foot home within the gates of Mauna Kea Resort, with ocean and golf course views
-2 Master Bedroom suites with walk-in closets, built-in cabinets, ensuite large bathrooms with private gardens, vaulted wood ceilings with fans and AC
-2 guest bedrooms with garden views, vaulted wood ceilings with fans and AC, and built-in cabinets
-Spacious gourmet kitchen with Viking range, Subzero refrigerator, granite counters, Kitchen Aid dishwasher, trash compactor, oven and microwave, All-Clad cookware, etc., and vaulted wood ceiling with fan
- full laundry room
-Kid’s Den, with flat screen TV, X Box, video games, and board games
-Dining Room, seating for 8 to 10, with pool and garden view, and vaulted wood ceiling and fan
-Bar, with under counter refrigerator, ice maker, and Fisher Paykel dishwasher
-Office with ocean view, desk, sofa (extra single bed), vaulted wood ceiling and fan
-Living Room with ocean and pool views, glass doors on 3 sides open to gardens and lanai, and vaulted wood ceiling and fan
-Beautiful Koa wood floors in Main Pod; tile floors in the other Pods
-Large sliding glass doors with pocket mahogany shutters throughout home

Outside:
-Saltwater pool, solar heated year around
-Spa
-Teak outdoor furniture, including 9 chaise lounges
-Lawn with seating area
-Tiki torches
-Gas BBQ
-Lanai with custom kiave wood base glass dining table, teak chairs for 8, outdoor refrigerator & sink

Guests may also enjoy full access to the Mauna Kea and Hapuna Resorts and their amenities for a daily charge for the entire group. We will send you a form to fill out and return to set up an account that allows for charging privileges, discount rates for tennis and golf, priority parking, access to fitness centers and classes, and full beach privileges, including use of lounges, towels, umbrellas, and cabanas. There is a fee for this, which is dependent on the length of the stay. The charge for a four bedroom house is $200 per day. Our home is a three minute drive to the Mauna Kea, or a scenic 15-20 minutes walk. The ocean provides unlimited fun and also the opportunity to spot sea turtles, whales when in season, and manta rays. We can wholeheartedly assure you that the beach and ocean of this magnificent piece of paradise will never fail to amaze and delight.

*Please note that we require a minimum stay of 7 days during the Xmas Holiday period.




HAWAII TAX ID NO. W69896698-01
STVR-19-370969

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 620040110000, TA-059-888-8448-01, GE-059-888-8448-01

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kamuela

Located in Kamuela, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Manta Ray Point, or check out an event or a game at Rutgers Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kamuela, HI

What's nearby

  • Mauna Kea Resort Golf Course - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 9 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Puako Beach - 11 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Waialea Beach - 12 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hawaii’s Ultimate Donut - Hot Malasadas - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Bahama Tropical Café - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mauna Lani Coffee Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪CanoeHouse - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Orchid Court - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does UNIQUE HAWAIIAN POD HOME WITH CONTEMPORARY STYLE - GREAT FOR FAMILIES! have a pool?

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

Is UNIQUE HAWAIIAN POD HOME WITH CONTEMPORARY STYLE - GREAT FOR FAMILIES! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at UNIQUE HAWAIIAN POD HOME WITH CONTEMPORARY STYLE - GREAT FOR FAMILIES!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at UNIQUE HAWAIIAN POD HOME WITH CONTEMPORARY STYLE - GREAT FOR FAMILIES!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is UNIQUE HAWAIIAN POD HOME WITH CONTEMPORARY STYLE - GREAT FOR FAMILIES! located?

This family-friendly Kamuela holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mauna Kea Resort Golf Course and Manta Ray Point. Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area and Mauna Kea Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 64 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

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

Great house at Mauna Kea

Beautiful and comfortable house with everything you need! We’d rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

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

Wonderful Hawaii House for two families

A beautiful, spacious, and unique house that is perfect for two families traveling together. Great location near Hapuna Beach and Waimea. Host was fantastic and the house had everything one would need.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

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

Spectacular

Amazing house in a spectacular location. This house is beautiful and well stocked with everything you need for enjoying a Hawaiian vacation. The outside hallways to the separate bedrooms is a really cool feature. We loved having our own rooms and bathrooms for each guest with high quality sheets and towels. Having the Mauna Kea resort so close for golf and beach is an added benefit. We explored the island quite a bit during the day from this location and we looked forward to coming back to it every day. Would highly recommend this home. The owners take good care and the on-site property managers are terrific, too. They went out if their way to make sure we had everything we needed. We hope to come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Christmas Gathering

If you want to stay in a large, roomy, private home, this is your place. Peaceful, and great for a large family or multiple couples. The home is extremely well appointed with anything you would ever need. Every day we were amazed at what we found in the house. The kitchen is gourmet, fully stocked from the coffee to and spices. Every appliance you would ever need. There is a bar that could be a professional restaurant bar. Multiple areas to eat indoors and outdoors with large group seating. The bedrooms were generous and bedding was very good. The layout of the house gave everyone the privacy they needed. The patio/lanai/pool are is newly refurbished and the best part of the property. The jacuzzi, however, is really difficult to operate and we never got it working properly despite being given instructions. The property manager was amazing and highly responsive by phone and text. Even on Christmas Day! We did buy the daily resort fee to get beach access etc. Although no problem getting the passes etc, the hotels were overbooked and for 7 days we were unable to sit at the beach due to not enough beach chairs or umbrellas. This is a Mauna Kea problem, but be aware that holidays are very busy if this is the time you are going and you will face hoards of people! It was great retreating to the peace of the pool and lanai. The downside of this property is that it is older and badly in need of a major renovation. The furniture in the family room is worn and uncomfortable. The bathrooms are not modern and do need also a renovation. For the higher price over the holidays, this was a disappointment. The kitchen area does get very warm, and we were lucky that the winter evenings cooled down, but summer would be a problem in that regards. The AC in the bedrooms does work very well, so sleeping is not a problem. We would stay here again, but not over a holiday period due to the high cost and the crowds. Also the VRBO add on costs are terrible. The host and the property manager are SUPER and very accommodating to our early arrival and later departure needs. Thank you for a great stay. Pam and Family
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann G., Kaneohe Hawaii

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

Lovely location, great hosts

It was perfect for our expanded family and made all the better by the hosts' attitude toward having our dogs stay with us. There was great space for socializing, good privacy when wanted, and a lovely serenity to the place
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

Summer stay

Superb location and view of the ocean. This is really a very lovely house with lots of room and privacy for a large group. Access to Mona Kea Resort makes this a true resort stay. The layout is fantastic for two families. The property is somewhat older and a few features are not up to date. Our sense is that the property did not get a good maintenance check over before we arrived as certain lighting around the pool had to be fixed by us. One feature that was not positive was that the main portion of the house is not air conditioned and was quite hot, especially the kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

brian s.

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

Paradise

My family loved our stay at Mauna Kea. Host Judy was exceptional to communicate with and the home is perfect for families. We miss being there every day, hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe G.

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

Wonderful week!

We stayed here for 10 days over Christmas break. It was the perfect set-up for both kids and grandparents alike, with something for everyone! The property is spacious and seems to have everything you may need. The owners and property managers we're very helpful and communicative when we had questions. We can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise D., Pacific Plsds

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

The ultimate Hawaiian home

We really enjoyed our stay after a rough start with flight delays and then getting to the home too late to get any food (the Island really shuts down after 11). Also, please note that you have to go to the Westin (next door) if you want the signing privileges at the Mauna Kea. Totally worth it but I just did not realize I had to go there to get the wristbands, etc. The home was perfect for our 3 adult children. Everyone had their own space. The pool and outdoor area were amazing and it is just a 15 minute walk to the Mauna Kea....best beach on the island. We wanted to book again for next Christmas but already reserved! We hope to be back! Very responsive property manager and owners. Aloha!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Masato N.

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

Oasis in paradise!

What a gorgeous, authentically Hawaiian property, complete with ample space for 2 families to spread out, and a beautiful sparkling clean pool overlooking the ocean. Our kids loved seeing the geckos around the property as well as the tropical birds. Everyone enjoyed the magical sunset dinners on the lanai as well as the convenient access to both the Mauna Kea and Weston properties for beach fun, snorkeling and golf. The property gives you the best of both worlds. And to top it off the hosts and property managers were incredibly responsive with top notch service. We'll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite S.

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

Beautiful Hawaiian Getaway!

This home is lovely!!! Karlynne is a great property manager, very helpful! The view is fantastic with beautiful sunsets! It was very nice having the benefits of the Mauna Kea and Westin resorts available it was worth the extra fee. We all loved the space and privacy of this beautiful Hawaiian home!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely home in an idyllic location

There are myriad pluses to this home. The layout (all the bedrooms are separate and private); the pool, yard, and view are all superb and private with gorgeous ocean views. The kitchen is probably the best-equipped kitchen I've ever had in a vacation home. It was fun to try an induction stove! The beds were comfy and well-appointed. My only criticism is that the home seems somewhat dated--but that's a comment on aesthetics because it is in good shape and was super clean, we had a fabulous time, were comfortable, and had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monica W.

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

Review

Property was well suited to families, with bedroom pods seperate from the main livimg area. Property is older than photos show but still in good shape. Kitchen is well Stocked and the water bubbler was much appreciated. Pool was great with kids! Lots of books and quiet.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

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

The PERFECT Hawaiian Getaway

A total of nine of us enjoyed this home for our first, Covid-style vacation! It served as the perfect home base for us, providing quiet workspace for parents while children slept; hours of playtime in the pool; a generously outfitted and stocked kitchen; access to the resort amenities with payment of a daily fee; comfortable sleeping quarters; and, gorgeous, inspired landscaping. The property manager was kind, responsive and a pleasure to work with; and, the homeowner always was timely and helpful in her e-mails. We hope to return again to enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Awesome Location and very homey "Vintage Hawaii" House

We had an absolutely amazing stay at this home. There were four couples and each had their own room and bathroom. Although there are two masters with en suite bathrooms and double sinks and two much smaller bedrooms with bathrooms in the hall, it still worked well for us. The house has plenty of room within the house and garden for time alone, time in small groups and time all together. The "pod" layout was fantastic for us. We enjoyed many fabulous meals at the large table on the lanai and saw beautiful sunsets and even a rainbow. The early birds were able to get up and enjoy the mornings (even sunrise!) while not disturbing those who slept in. We walked to the Mauna Kea beach....an easy downhill 15 minute stroll (walking back up is how we worked of the cocktails that we drank every night!!), we drove and hiked in Waimea and to "turtle bay." It was so relaxing and quiet and the house manager was very responsive and kept the house beautifully equipped and clean. The owner could not have been nicer and it was obvious that this is a very nice family home that has provided many years of wonderful multi-generational family vacation opportunities. We felt privileged to be able to stay here. We would definitely love to come again!!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glyn N.

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

Tropical Paradise

Lovely, tranquil, warm, happy home amongst the trees and flowers! Great owner, great manager! Thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dana K.

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

Spacious Beautiful Home with Sunset Views

This house is beautifully decorated, spacious and well equipped with sunset views. Our family (4 couples) stayed at this home for 2 weeks in January 2021. We were a doing a combo of vacationing and telecommuting during the pandemic. The house itself lays out wonderfully with the bedrooms on one side and the living space on the other. Each bedroom is in its own pod building. Two of the bedrooms are full spacious king suites with bathrooms and views. The other two bedrooms each have their own adjacent baths (one is a queen and the other can be 2 twins or a king). Each room has its own air conditioner so people can adjust to their preferred sleeping temperature. The living space is amazing. A huge kitchen with every appliance you could imagine and fully stocked with the owners own plates, glasses and knives. There is a barbeque facing the ocean view. There are also two bars with fridges and and one with an icemaker. We had many wonderful evenings at the house watching the sunset while cooking and relaxing. There are multiple areas within the house to hangout. There is from a family room with a large TV and games to a large living room (also with large TV) with sliding doors that open up on 3 sides. There is a game area as well and a separate office with ocean views. The entire house has lightening fast internet (which we appreciated since we were working from home). Furnishings are lovely and comfortable and there is beautiful artwork throughout the house and an amazing collection of books. For dining there are 2 tables - each holding 8 or more comfortably. One inside (with windows on 3 sides) and one outdoors under the lanai. The outdoor area is well equipped with a pool large enough to do short laps and a hot tub. There are multiple seating areas and 8 separate lounge chairs with cushions. The outdoor area is well situated with spots in the sun or shade depending on your preference (and there are umbrellas). We also took advantage of the opportunity as a resident guest to use the Mauna Kea facilities for an extra charge including beach chairs and towels and the fitness center. The homeowner and property manager were a delight to work with and very responsive always checking in with us to see if we needed anything. We highly recommend this home.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Julie L.

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

Lovely view and lovely homeowner

We enjoyed our stay. We had some issues but the homeowner very quickly addressed these.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

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

Great place for a family getaway.

Great location near Hapuna beach. Well stocked house and layout was well suited to two families vacationing together. Property manager very responsive. Everyone had a great week.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

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

What a great house for a large family!

Everything was great. The property is beautiful and quiet. The location, in North Kohala, is close to Waimea and far from the bustle of Kona. The Mauna Kea resort beach was a short drive and idyllic. The house actually consisted of two houses-one contains the kitchen, dining and living areas, etc and the other house contains the 4 bedrooms-it gave us plenty of room to spread around. The private, large pool was an ideal temperature and super enjoyable for our large family. I'd rent this house again without hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

AMAZING PLACE

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! What an amazing property! We had plenty of room so that the people who needed to be quiet could be without having to say, "Settle down!" The location is incredible. The home itself is VERY unique, so lovely. The property manager and crew were awesome. Will be trying to get back to the Pod Home very soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Our Hawaii Home

This is our fourth time staying here as an extended family. Grandparents, wife and I, 3 children. We love it. just a wonderfull place with really great memories. Can't say enough about it.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

Beautiful sunsets

We enjoyed Judy's home and Nicole's hospitality as our extended family stayed in this home for the Ironman 70.3. The property was lovely and in a quiet neighborhood. It was very close to the race venue. What a unique layout! We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert S., Pasadena CA/jackson WY

Second stay at home was a great as the first

Another wonderful stay at a beautiful home
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

Stunning sunsets!

The very best spot on the less rainy side of the Big Island! Quiet, private, snorkeling in Mauna Kea Bay, close to the Fish House for fresh fish, nearby Farmer’s Market, perfect beach with towels and friendly bar/restaurant. You can’t help but have a great time here! The house has a near perfect layout with plenty of room for privacy and camaraderie. Eating outside as you watch the sunset, pool long enough for a few laps, super solicitous owner and staff. Delicious air!

About the host

Hosted by Judy Hyde or Kandi Jenkins

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Our property is owned by two couples.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property for our extended family and friends to celebrate holidays and special occasions. We wanted to be within the gates of the Mauna Kea resort, enjoy a private retreat with spectacular views, and have a heated pool - a feature that is necessary in the winter months.

What makes this property unique

This is a very relaxing and comfortable home. The individual pods make group living really easy. We love the location - a simple drive or a scenic walk to our favorite beach in the world, and we treasure the privacy and views from every room. We have been fortunate to share our home with many friends, and pleased to know how much they enjoyed their stay.

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