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Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all!

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Join us in Holualoa for a lovely stay that will delight the senses!
We'd love to have you!
Pathway to the front door lanai
Ocean-facing side of the home and west elevation
Step inside from the front door lanai

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Holualoa, HI
  • Place, Magic Sands Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Kailua Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Kahalu'u Beach Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

+3
1 Single Bed, 1 King Bed, 3 Single Futons and 2 Child Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all!

Gracious comforts of yesteryears and featured in the coffee table book, The Hawaiian House Now, the home is an historic 1895 structure, modified in the 1940s. Retaining the charm of old Hawaii with architecture and furnishings of the day, while satisfying the needs and aesthetic of today's lifestyle, you'll be captivated by its relaxed atmosphere and convenience being close to all of Kona's offerings.

Panoramic views of the ocean, Kona coast, tree canopy, landscaped yard, and surrounding pastures will amaze. The cool 1,200' elevation of Holualoa, the open lanais, spacious bedrooms, and a well-appointed kitchen are sure to please. The rural feeling of Hale Akala and the large established yard with old plantings of avocado, ulu (breadfruit,) fig, starfruit (carambola,) dragon fruit, and banana is guaranteed to take you away from life's stresses and please the senses.

Four bedrooms to choose from, of which three have their own private en suite. The fourth bedroom, with a queen-sized bed, is on the lower level of the home and adjacent to the TV/sitting room. Three sets of French doors extend to a terraced area in the yard, providing the room beautiful light. The middle (and main-floor) level consists of kitchen, dining, living room, two lanais, and two bedrooms with queen-sized beds. Upper-level master-suite has a king-sized bed, two window seats, single sleigh bed and pull out twin ottoman to sleep up to four adults in beds. The two wide window seats can sleep a young child. The sleigh day-bed area is just outside a door and separate from the master bedroom. In total, one king, three queens, and one single will accommodate ELEVEN people in beds the home's base rate is upon NINE guests. Extra guests will be charged a $50 per person, nightly. Two ottoman twin pull out options for overflow sleep two more and the window seats allow for two children more. Lower floor accesses the yard and outdoor cooking terrace via stairs from the kitchen as well as from the ocean-side lanai.

Separately rentable, a charming 1940-era guest cottage with a screened-in lanai, galley kitchen (toaster, microwave, electric kettle, fridge) and shower bath, privately situated across the driveway, sleeps two in a queen bed, allowing larger parties to use the entire property. As it is a separate booking, please scroll down the page to Owner Information to view this additional VRBO listing, #643478. Separate rates apply.

Take a leisurely stroll through the yard and grounds which includes a sixty year old coffee orchard to the south. The family's 38 pound Sivetz air-roaster is operated in the roast hale (house in Hawaiian) on property in the outbuilding in large yard to the north of the home. Schedule yourselves to see a roast occur and take home fresh 100% Kona coffee to friends and family. This same expansive yard to the north is super for bocce, throwing a football or frisbee. Sitting on the lawn chairs to take in a sunset spectacle is a favorite pass-time and will delight star-gazers, daydreamers, and cloud watchers. Gas BBQ in carport outside the kitchen door. A comfortable seating area on terrace below the kitchen has a charcoal BBQ and a teak dining set, certain to entertain the outdoor dining enthusiast.

Two friendly dogs and a social cat live on the property and will greet you and say hello on many occasions as you come and go.

**Please consider NOT purchasing single-use water bottles. The kitchen island's sink fixture is filtered water. In addition, our rain fed aquifer lens-sourced Hawaii county water is treated, safe to drink, and delicious! Please consider bringing your beverage flasks and using them while visiting the island! We all need to use less plastic! Thank you.

TA-193-208-5248-01 and GE-193-208-5248-01 tax ID.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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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
Two window seats sleep children up to about age 8
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
If you've used extra blankets please wash a load or two and return to closets. Same for towels, either fold and leave on the counter in the laundry room, or mark them as washed on the counter
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No loud voices after 10pm. Consider cottage renters across driveway. Close house doors to keep voices inside if you are up later than 10pm.
Manually lock car doors to minimize key fob horn soundings for the consideration of others on property!
NO events or parties on property. No outside guests of home renters. Request for must be via Vrbo email, a text, or a conversation with owner Lisa.

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 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
Property Registration Number GE-193-208-5248-01, TA-193-208-5248-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holualoa

Located in Holualoa Village, a neighbourhood in Holualoa, this holiday home is in a rural area. Kailua Pier and Moku‘aikaua Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Magic Sands Beach and Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary. Kona Le'a Plantation and UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Holualoa, HI

What's nearby

  • Magic Sands Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Kailua Pier - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Keauhou Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shaka Tacos - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Kai Lanai - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Banyan Tree Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Da Poke Shack - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all! located?

Located in Holualoa Village, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Dovetail and Studio 7 Gallery. Holualoa Gallery and Donkey Mill Art Center are also within 15 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Lisa

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Aloha! I'm Lisa, Hawaii-born (raised in Honolulu and Hilo) and have lived on this property for thirty-seven years, raising four children with my husband, Christian. I love to share my culture, our Island stories and history with all. I cherish my morning coffee, love food, the ocean, beach combing, engaging with people, yard work, and happy dogs!

Why they chose this property

Hale Akala is a special piece of Kona. Built in 1895 by Manuel Silveira Goularte, a Portuguese rancher who raised his thirteen children here. It was utilized by cowboys of the neighboring Greenwell family's Palani Ranch, to re-supply and feed ranch-hands in the 1920 and 30s. It was abandoned and left to the elements before WWII, eventually being purchased by Christian's grandparents, William and Margaret of Honolulu, in 1945. Wanting to retire to Kona (where Margaret's great-grandparents, Reverend Asa and Lucy Thurston--part of the company of first Christian missionaries to the Islands who arrived in Kailua-Kona (the seat of Hawaii's ruling Kamehameha reign) in 1820 and lived until the 1860s) they chose the cool uplands of Holualoa. Hale Akala has been in the family for four generations. A few cattle roam the surrounding acres of pasture and you'll hear an occasional bull bellowing from nearby Palani Ranch, in the quiet evening hours.

What makes this property unique

The spacious nature of the property, old established landscaping, dry-stack rock walls (a ranching heritage feature here in Kona,) pathways, fruit trees, flower beds, along with the home's architectural appeal will make you feel held and comforted.

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