KID-FRIENDLY LUXURY OCEAN VIEW CONDOMINIUM AT MAUNA KEA RESORT

We just returned from a great stay at this condo. The place is very well equipped with a great kitchen, large bathrooms for each bedroom, fun bunkbeds in the the kids' room and nice outdoor grilling/hanging out space as well. Our kids loved to go down and play on the golf course each evening before dinner after a long day at the beach. We loved the Mauna Kea beach -- awesome for boogie boarding and sand castle building -- and went on a few hikes and checked out some other nearby beaches as well. We also loved the Mauna Kea luau (Tuesdays and Fridays). The condo is very well situated and a great place to stay. I would definitely recommend this place heartily! One lesson we learned the hard way: if you are thinking of doing the Blue Hawaiian helicopter trip, schedule it early in your vacation -- we waited until the very last day and it was cancelled due to weather. Gives us a great reason to come back soon though!

This is the second time we have had the opportunity to stay in this rental on the Big Island and we are already thinking about when we can go back!
It's a spacious three bedroom unit with two sets of bunk beds in the third room, making it perfect for two families traveling together, or an extended family traveling together. It's very clean and well appointed - plenty of towels and a well stocked kitchen for families that like to cook.
The location is fantastic. You are just above the Mauna Kea and have access to all that offers - the beautiful beach and views! You also have access to the Hapuna Hotel which has an excellent pool for children. The community center at the condominium complex has a spacious pool also with a nice bar-b-que area.
There are so many things to do on the Big Island. This time we swam with dolphins, took some great hikes, surfed, snorkeled right out in front of Mauna Kea and of course just enjoyed the sun, sand and surf!
This owner is very easygoing and friendly. He checked in with me upon our arrival to see if all was well (it was!) and genuinely wants the experience to go smoothly for the renter.
The photos are very true to what the rental unit looks like. It's a find on the Big Island! Don't wait. Book this unit today!

We have rented a few times from VRBO, but this is the first time I have felt compelled to write a review. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would, and we would (will?) definitely rent this unit again.

We stayed there for a week in October for a combination work/vacation trip. We had extended family join us, including my elderly father (who has mobility issues). This ground floor unit was perfect for us, and very comfortable for all of us (6 adults and 2 elementary school aged children).

The owner of this unit (David) was prompt, friendly, and very easy to communicate with. He answered all my many questions about the unit to help us pack appropriately. The property manager (Gail) was a sweetheart who was attentive and professional (she even went out of her way to mail back a pair of glasses my mom accidentally left behind).

The home is beautiful (and the photos do not do it justice). It very large and spacious with a large outdoor space as well, where we barbecued and dined each night (watching the incredible sunset). We appreciated being so close to the Hapuna and Mauna Kea hotels (for work, plus the incredible beaches), which were a long walk, or very short drive away. Since you have club membership, you can park at the Mauna Kea hotel member lot (it is near impossible to find parking otherwise), and enjoy their beach services as any hotel guest would. The beach is so beautiful and not crowded at all and we didn't have to bring towels since they set you up with towels and chairs at both Mauna Kea and Hapuna.

The kitchen was very well stocked with many small appliances (rice cookers, slow cooker, blender, toaster) and having the grill was fantastic. We stocked up at Costco by the airport when we arrived, and made short trips to Foodland Farms at Mauna Lani for smaller items. There is also a small but nice local farmer's market in Waimea on Saturday mornings where we found some delicious produce and local jams.

There was a large meteor shower on one of the first nights we were there, and we pulled out the patio chairs onto the lawn to lay on for over an hour one night - it was truly magical and I wish I could have recorded the kids saying "wow!" "oooh!" and "cool!" over and over again. Next time :)

Thank you so much, David, for sharing your lovely place with our family. It was an incredible trip that we will always remember. We hope to visit again soon!