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Charming Waimea home on the Big Island- Close To Town!

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Waimea, HI
  • Place, Darrin Gee's Spirit of Golf Academy
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Waimea Reservoir
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Mauna Kea Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Waimea home on the Big Island- Close To Town!

Your “home away from home” to a very charming 2 bedroom, 1 full bath home with lots of natural light located in beautiful Waimea. Our home has tile and bamboo flooring and a JOTUL gas fireplace in the open living room to keep you warm on those cool Waimea evenings. The master bedroom and second bedroom are generous in size with good closet space. Our home is surrounded by lush private landscape with fruit trees and flowering plants - lemon, apple, bananas, loquat, night blooming jasmine, ginger and bamboo and pasture land in the backyard where you can watch the cows graze. Enjoy the beautiful sunset and pasture views from the large covered deck located immediately off the kitchen, a quiet and relaxing spot to enjoy a hot cup of coffee in the morning or a nice glass of wine at sunset.

The kitchen and pantry offer lots of space for food storage and the home comes with a stackable washer and dryer. The one-car carport is easily accessible with a driveway. The climate in Waimea is perfect; cool mornings and evenings, occasional afternoon misty rains and beautiful sunny days! Enjoy the quiet evenings, the beautiful countryside and lush surroundings in a private and tranquil setting. You will find peace, serenity and plenty of comfort and space to call home while you are on vacation yet still just minutes from the historic and convenient town of Waimea. The town center offers many fine and unique shops, art galleries, farmer's markets and excellent casual and fine dining options. Explore everything the Big Island has to offer from the stars and planets at the Mauna Kea Observatory to the best beaches and golfing on the island.

So come and 'get away', unwind and relax in our warm and inviting home- so much so that you will want to return! We have spared no effort to make your stay as comfortable, memorable and welcoming as possible and look forward to sharing our Aloha with you.

Cancellation Policy:
Travelers who cancel 30 days before the check-in date will get back 100% of the amount they have paid. If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they will get back 50%. Otherwise, they will not get a refund (firm).

Permit #- STVR-19-360374: NUC-19-126

Note: We do not rent the home out for extended stays of more than 3 weeks or any long term rentals.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
House policy and rental contract will be sent after confirmation of booking.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number GE-136-974-3360-01, TA-136-974-3360-01
Property # 620567vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Kamuela

Located in Kamuela, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. Parker Ranch Center and Isaacs Art Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Darrin Gee's Spirit of Golf Academy and Waipio Na'alapa Trail. 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and horse riding nearby.
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Waimea, HI

What's nearby

  • Darrin Gee's Spirit of Golf Academy - 10 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Waimea Reservoir - 11 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 30 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 32 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Mauna Lani Beach - 46 min drive - 45.4 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Merriman's Restaurant Waimea Big Island - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Village Burger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Fish And The Hog - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Waimea home on the Big Island- Close To Town! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waimea home close to town?

As of 29 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waimea home close to town on 7 August 2026 start from NZ$1,585, 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 Charming Waimea home on the Big Island- Close To Town! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Waimea home on the Big Island- Close To Town! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Waimea home on the Big Island- Close To Town! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Waimea home on the Big Island- Close To Town! located?

Located in the heart of Kamuela, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Waimea Reservoir, Darrin Gee's Spirit of Golf Academy and Hamakua Heritage Corridor. North Hawaii Community Hospital and Parker Ranch Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

tamara b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes was very nice, everything I needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Archer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot to stay while hunting in the area. Foodland nearby for supplies. Full kitchen for cooking. Beds comfy and all clean. Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was greatWell equipped
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

PATRICIA S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed watching the cows from the back porch. Rooms were comfortable. Wi-Fi was easy to use. Cute home and furnished so well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

C.B. & Toni M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house smelled like it had been closed up for quite a while. Musty.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

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

Great stay!

Very comfortable house! I recommend a stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meagan Y.

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

Waimea stay

Nice place in a quiet friendly neighborhood. Perfect, clean, comfortable house for 2 adults.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charles s.

Great location to Beaches

Home was very comfortable and had everything you would need.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2020
Mahalo for staying in our Waimea home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Venecia B.

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

holiday pad

this was a quiet and cozy spot to stay nearby by family…all the beds were cozy and the place was as clean and easy to come and go
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The AC controls were locked and it was very warm in the house. It was clean, however the AC floor vents were packed with dust which caused some breathing issues. The secondary bedroom had accumulated dust and dirt behind the nightstand and bed. Good location to where we were turkey hunting and site seeing.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2026
The house does not have A/C. The lock box was for the home dehumidifier that guest should not touch. If the home accumulates humidity, mold and other health conditions will occur. Ceiling fans are more than enough to cool the home. Temperature in Waimea is low 60-mid 70F.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is one of the best properties in which we have stayed in the islands. The property owner was attentive and pleasant to deal with. It's in a quiet, family oriented neighborhood. The beds were quite comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. The gas grill was handy and we used it a few times. We also enjoyed the lanai with a nice view of the back pasture and some wild turkeys. It's not far to Foodland or KTA supermarkets. Waimea is pretty laid back and a nice break from touristy areas. If you visit Waimea, this is the place you want stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

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

Lovely, quiet place to stay

I highly recommend the house-both the property itself and Waimea. It is a calm, beautiful spot to wake in the morning and close distance to grocery stores, restaurants, etc. We stayed three nights and were very happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garen W.

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

Great option

Very nicely appointed house in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2020
Mahalo! Thank you staying in our Waimea home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Kalake home

Quite relaxing, extremely clean and comfortable. Will look for this site on our next trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lila Y.

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

Quaint and cozy plantation home

Close to family, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant W.

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

Vacation

Everything worked perfectly. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

India S.

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

Perfect Location

This house was a perfect location for our stay. My parents live two streets away so it was the pest place for us during new years festivities. The house is beautiful and in a great neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 January 2021
Much mahalo!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaulana K.

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

Ease and Comfort

Such a wonderful house fully equipped for you to enjoy the Big Island
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris S.

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

Beautiful Location

Wee loved looking over the pasture at the cows while drinking our coffee in the morning. Sweet house and very clean. The king size bed was extremely comfortable and the neighborhood was quiet.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

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

Another Amazing Stay

This was the Fifth time we stayed at this beautiful hale. JoAnn is a wonderful host, fast communications. The home is in a fantastic location no matter where you want to travel on the island. Town has everything you could possibly need to make your stay perfect. Mahalo, JoAnn for another amazing stay!!!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne W.

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

Relaxing

JoAnn’s rental is very comfy ,cozy, clean and extremely peaceful. Perfect stay for our much needed relaxing vacation! JoAnn is very accommodating and easy to work with start to finish. Mahalo!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt O.

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

Home away from home

Great place to stay and get an experience of the area. The home is cute and comfortable has a great lanai with a view of the pastures and old growth trees and a quiet neighborhood. Who would ever think that a fireplace actually might be used in Hawaii but we enjoyed it so much.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

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

relaxed getaway

Nice, clean and efficient 2 bed, 1 bath house. Host was quick to communicate. Neighborhood was quite and close to Waimea.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne A.

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

I wish I could live here.

Very Sweet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

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

A Perfect Place to Relax and Unwind

We had an incredible stay in Waimea! The house was wonderfully cozy and comfortable, making it feel like a home away from home. We particularly appreciated the thoughtful inclusion of beach equipment, which made our trips to the shore even more enjoyable. We’d definitely stay here again – it was the perfect retreat! Mahalo!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by JoAnn Oto

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Brent & JoAnn Oto, owners of the WaimeaPlantation Home, born and raised in Hawaii.

Why they chose this property

Located about 2,600 feet above sea level, Waimea is cooler than living along the coastline, yet is just a few minutes drive from some of the best beaches on island. It really is the best of both worlds! It is so beautiful with gingers, jasmine and green pastures and cool temperatures all year long. The beautiful lush and mature landscaping is a perfect private setting to sit and enjoy the views. Waimea is located between Hilo and Kona, so both sides of the island are easily accessible. The town is about 5 minutes away from the home.

What makes this property unique

Waimea is the land of rolling green hills, cowboys, and horses. We are blessed with truly beautiful landscape plus incredible views of the Kohala Mountains, Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, and Hualalai. Sit on the patio deck in the morning and evening and view the occasional cows grazing on a huge pasture behind the house. Very peaceful and quiet neighborhood where neighbors wave hello as they pass by. Lots of fruit trees and flowering plants.

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