Located in Kamuela, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Mauna Lani Beach and Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course.
Travelling with kids? Consider Great 4-D Movie Ride, or check out an event or a game at Rutgers Tennis Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.
Waikola Village Golf Club - 22 min drive - 20.1 km
Getting around
Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
Kona Tap Room - 16 min drive
Original Big Island Shave Ice - 14 min drive
Lagoon Grill - 17 min drive
Orchid Marketplace - 17 min drive
CanoeHouse - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is ❤️PiH❤️ SAND CASTLE ★Ocean Views ★ Spacious and comfortable for larger families ★ pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at ❤️PiH❤️ SAND CASTLE ★Ocean Views ★ Spacious and comfortable for larger families ★?
As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ❤️PiH❤️ SAND CASTLE ★Ocean Views ★ Spacious and comfortable for larger families ★ on 6 Dec 2026 start from AU$5,153, 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 ❤️PiH❤️ SAND CASTLE ★Ocean Views ★ Spacious and comfortable for larger families ★?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at ❤️PiH❤️ SAND CASTLE ★Ocean Views ★ Spacious and comfortable for larger families ★?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at ❤️PiH❤️ SAND CASTLE ★Ocean Views ★ Spacious and comfortable for larger families ★?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is ❤️PiH❤️ SAND CASTLE ★Ocean Views ★ Spacious and comfortable for larger families ★ located?
This family-friendly Kamuela holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Puakō Petroglyph Park, Great 4-D Movie Ride and Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course. Francis H.I'i Brown North Golf Course and Mauna Lani Historic Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house was just perfect from layout, location to facilities and amenities. The host provided enough amenities and pool/beach items for a large group. Will definitely stay here again.
Everything provided for an enjoyable stay. Great, big dining table plus board games. Our family had a fantastic time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Aloha Susan,
It was truly a pleasure to host you and your family and we hope we get to do so again one day. Thank you so much for choosing Paradise in Hawaii!
Enjoyed 7 nights at this home. Well equipped and space for everyone to spread out.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Aloha Chad! It was truly a pleasure to host you and your family and we hope we get to do so again one day. Thank you so much for choosing Paradise in Hawaii!
This property was great. Very functional for 10 people. Was nice to have two master bedrooms. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2024
Your kind words mean a lot to us, and the fact that you had such a pleasant stay makes us so happy. It sounds like you had a nice relaxing stay! We look forward to having you back.
Fantastic time at Mauna Lani - we used our stay to 'beach' and explore the northern end of the Island. This house is REALLY well equipped with beach and street toys - no need to buy or rent. Very well thought out offering.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2025
Aloha Peter! Mahalo for your kind words! We’re so glad you had a fantastic time at Mauna Lani and enjoyed exploring the north side of the island. It’s great to hear the home’s beach gear and extras made your stay even easier—we always aim to make packing light a little more possible! We’d love to host you again on your next Big Island adventure.
Wonderful location. Well-stocked with all the things you need - wagon, boogie boards, floaties and sand toys. They even have a monitor for our kids room. Nice, quiet location. The mauna lani beach club is amazing too.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Aloha Bonnie,
It was truly a pleasure to host you and your family and we hope we get to do so again one day. Thank you so much for choosing Paradise in Hawaii!
House is centrally located to numerous outstanding golf courses. We played three courses in four days, and had a great time! Plenty of room at the house, well stocked with the basics, and tons of beach gear to borrow!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Sounds like you had a great island getaway! Thank you for choosing Paradise in Hawaii, we look forward to having you back soon!
We enjoyed a family reunion at this wonder house. Five adults and 4 children and there was lots of privacy, with 2 master suites and 2 other bedrooms, all big and beautifully furnished. Very big kitchen with everything one needs for cooking, plus a great bbq grill right on the lanai. Kids had a blast going to the pool just a few steps away. Our vacation was wonderful and we will certainly recommend this home to others. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
It was truly a pleasure to host you and your family and we hope we get to do so again one day. Thank you so much for choosing Paradise in Hawaii!
We were traveling with 6 adults (3 couples) and two children. The set up was great! The layout of the bedrooms was great. The kids getting up didn't wake up everyone. The Beach Club was a great place for everyone. The young kids had a low wave shoreline. The adults could snorkel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
We are thrilled that you and your family found Sand Castle a perfect fit for your stay! The Beach Club truly is an awesome perk and we are so glad that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for choosing Paradise in Hawaii!
Good townhouse with very thin floor and bad acoustics, obviously rented a lot - not a huge attention to detail and inflexible management on items such as check out - given steep Xmas pricing, I expected a little more from house. Also bbq is old and worked so so
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2025
We pride ourselves on providing the best homes and best guest services. We would have been happy to provide a later checkout time however there were other guests arriving the same day so our cleaners needed to prepare the home for that family. Unfortunately the guest did not let us know about any issues they were having with the BBQ grill. After they checked out we were cleaning and testing the BBQ and discovered a malfunctioning regulator which we easily changed. Our team is in the resort every day and will assist with items. This model of home which is a paired home is extremely popular as being a 4 bedroom in the resort near the Big Island's best beaches. The KaMilo homes are well constructed and a favorite among guests.
We came with all 19 of us, children and grandchildren, and booked two houses. They are the same floor plan, very family friendly! They are clean and well stocked-port a crib, high chair, toiletries, spices and cookware! The sand castle villa even has a motorized spit for the grill to roast pineapple (it was delicious!) We realized on our first day, a Sunday, that the washing machine in one of the homes wasn’t working, so I texted the management company and they sent someone out that day. When they said the washer couldn’t be fixed, they offered us the use of an empty property until it could be replaced. They came out and replaced it the next day! They responded quickly to every question or request. The grounds are beautiful, the pools are nice, and the mauna lani beach club is perfect for the little kids, and awesome for snorkelers! We saw sharks, eels, octopus…honestly some of the best and easiest snorkeling I’ve done in Hawaii! And for the older kids, Hapuna beach is just a few minutes away, great for boogie boarding, body surfing, and jumping in the waves! Close to shopping and restaurants, far from the noise and crowds of downtown! We loved our stay and can’t wait to book again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Aloha Julie,
It was truly a pleasure to host you and your family and we hope we get to do so again one day. Thank you so much for choosing Paradise in Hawaii!
Great place. Location a little isolated from lots of other places but very nice if you don’t want to travel to southern part of the island. Distance to anywhere outside the immediate village was at least 30 minutes. One must understand this is the BIG island.
Shortcomings: snorkel gear was either broken or is disarray and except for one adult set was basically unusable. When alerted, the property manager did bring one new adult set and two sets for small children. Didn’t really help us much as we had 8 adults and 2 teens, both of whom were larger than some adults. The bicycles had flat tires except for one. When alerted, the property manager came and pumped up the tires of the one good bike, leaving the other two flat.
Tip for the next travelers: If something isn’t working or is broken, alert manager immediately. That way you can at least enjoy the equipment while there. We waited, and by the time we alerted the manager, we lost out because the hurricane winds closed all the beaches.
All things considered, we enjoyed the island, enjoyed the sights and national parks, and marveled at the difference in rugged beauty from the other islands we’ve visited. Just know, this island isn’t like the others. The beaches are small, rockier, and therefore crowded.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2023
Thank you very much for the detailed feedback! We have a team of property care and guest support individuals in the resort 365 days a year and when guests let us know of issues we work to address them as soon as possible. You are definitely correct is saying it is a very big island!! That is why it is so diverse and truly a wonder to visit. We appreciate you taking the time to provide this feedback and also for choosing Paradise in Hawaii!
Love the property…great for our family! Awesome location. Very helpful management. Will stay again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Flo H.
14 Apr 2026
Liked: Location
It fit our group of 8 adults plus 1 baby very well. We appreciated the high chair and playpen provided. The rec center with the swimming pool and exercise room was within walking distance and very convenient. The private beach and other beaches nearby were fabulous. The food store was literally 5 minutes away. The house and landscaping is beautiful.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! It was a beautiful house, property and location. The pool is right down the road and easy to get to. Rooms are large and it fit our party of 10 very comfortably. I appreciated the property management greeting us before our arrival and letting us know they were "a text away" if we needed any help. We were short 3 beach towels for our party and they brought them within an hour of texting. (Great service!) The book of ideas to do while on the island was very helpful as well. The grill on the deck, extra propane bottle and beach gear in the garage was so handy for our large group as well! There was also plenty of kleenex, paper towels and toilet paper. We would definitely stay here again!
The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star review was because:
1) The picture showed 6 bikes and we had 6 kids! However, there were only 4 bikes and we could not get two more even when we asked.
2) The carpets, baseboards, and couches could use a good shampoo/scrub down. For the most part, it was very clean. However the shower curtain in the bathroom downstairs was very dirty, bath mats could have been washed, and carpet shampooed.
3) The surrey bike was broken. Again, something that was in the pictures that we couldn't take advantage of. It was broken and they said the part was there, it just didn't get fixed in time to use it. I'm sure it will be ready for the next people that want to use it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Wow, it really sounds like Sand Castle was a great home base for your stay on the Big Island. The home and the area have so much to offer and it seems that you truly made the most of your stay! We routinely get the carpets and upholstery shampooed and take pride in providing our guests with a clean and comfortable stay. We have discussed
this feedback with our team. We hope that you and your family had a relaxing stay with us.
We are a large group now with 3 married kids and 1 grandchild. We wanted to get away to the island of Hawaii and comfortably stay all together. This was the perfect space for us - clean, nicely furnished, fully stocked kitchen since we like to cook, and a great neighborhood with pools and exercise room that our athletic kids used a lot. There were beach towels and chairs that we used every day and plenty of sand toys for our granddaughter. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
It was truly a pleasure to host you and your family and we hope we get to do so again one day. Thank you so much for choosing Paradise in Hawaii!
This is a great location, near many great beaches. The home was clean and very comfortable for our group of 10! Beach towels and chairs were a great addition and the the pool and common neighborhood area was fabulous. I would absolutely recommend this property.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
We just love hearing about our guests taking full advantage of the amenities! We are so thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and hope you come back one day. Mahalo for choosing Paradise in Hawaii.
The location of this property was perfect. Close to some very nice beaches, shopping and grocery stores. The pool was beautiful and only a short walk from the house. House came stocked with everything you need for the beach, including sand toys and plenty of towels. The kitchen was a little short on everyday supplies; like a cookie sheet, but overall, we had a great time. Beds were very comfortable and the layout of the house worked great for our group; 5 adults and 2 kids. Property managers responded quickly to needs / requests as well.
The Hawaiian Bliss house was perfect for two families. The amenities they provided such as bikes, snorkel gear, chairs and umbrellas came in handy daily for us. Very spacious to accommodate 9 of us. Community is beautiful and well kept up. Thank you for a great time!!
This was our second visit to this property. It’s perfect for families or a few couples. All the amenities you need. The beach club is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
We are thrilled that you and your family found Sand Castle a perfect fit for your island getaway! Thank you for choosing Paradise in Hawaii, we look forward to hosting you again soon!
We had a group of 8 staying at Sand Castle for a friend's wedding, and the property is amazing. Perfectly comfortable for 8 (could have fit 10). The kitchen had everything we needed to make some big meals together, everything felt updated and taken care of, and the keypad entry made checking in and getting in and out a breeze. The pool and workout facilities were high quality too. Would definitely stay here again.
This home was just the right size for us, 4 adults and 5 kids ranging in age from 3 to 8. Beach gear was all there in the garage which was super helpful. pool was close by, and beach club and beaches also just a short drive away. It was great to have the lanai to have breakfast in the morning, and the kitchen to have all the amenities as well, even a rice cooker! such an amazing vacation, thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Mary S.
23 Jan 2019
Lovely and Comfortable Home for families
We had 6 adults/ 3 children, and the Sand Castle Villa was just perfect. All the beds were very comfortable and having the garage full of chairs, umbrellas, bikes, boogie boards and snorkel gear made life easy. The Mauna Lani beach club was perfect for our little ones and an easy 10 min. drive away. We enjoyed the large kitchen, as well as the outdoor BBQ and had most of our dinners at home. Although we didn't get to swim in the community pool, we did use the gym, which is an easy 5 min. walk within the complex. We would definitely go back, and highly recommend staying at the Sand Castle Villa.