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Magnificent Mauna Kea Home With Stunning Views

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Living Room
Living Room
Living Room Terrace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 10721.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Kamuela, HI
  • Mauna Kea Resort Golf Course
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mauna Kea Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Waikoloa, HI (WKL-Waikoloa Heliport)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Guest bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Magnificent Mauna Kea Home With Stunning Views

This 7,768 square foot home was designed by Hawaiian architect Thomas Bingham (a protege of Frank Lloyd Wright) for indoor/outdoor living and entertainment. It has 5 bedrooms, each with a private bath, the master suite enjoying complete privacy on its own floor. The lanai cantilevers out over the saltwater pool and lower level terrace offering breathtaking views of the golf course and ocean with dramatic nightly sunsets. For cooks there is an outdoor gas BBQ and wet bar, gourmet kitchen with 2 refrigerators, 2 dishwashers and ice maker. (For non-cooks there are several restaurants within minutes of the house.) The home is within the private gates of the Mauna Kea Resort and residential guests can access all amenities at the Mauna Kea and Hapuna Resorts by registering with the Mauna Kea and paying a daily fee.

Property manager

Linaya Forster

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have two roll away beds and a pak and play
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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
Absolutely no jumping off of lanai into pool!

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GE-112-246-7840-01, TA-112-246-7840-01

We should mention

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 Mauna Kea 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 Manta Ray Point and Pua Mau Place Botanic & Sculpture Garden. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Kamuela, HI

What's nearby

  • Mauna Kea Resort Golf Course - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 9 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Puako Beach - 11 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Waialea Beach - 13 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Napua at Mauna Lani Beach Club - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Ikena Landing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mauna Lani Coffee Company - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Nāpua - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Magnificent Mauna Kea Home With Stunning Views have a pool?

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

Is Magnificent Mauna Kea Home With Stunning Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Magnificent Mauna Kea Home With Stunning Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magnificent Mauna Kea Home With Stunning Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Magnificent Mauna Kea Home With Stunning Views located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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

Mauna Kea Paradise

Family stay at the Mauna Kea - such a treat! The house is fabulous, and the management team are excellent. The resort is going thru some renovations, but the beach and golf are top notch!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty F.

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

Mauna Kea 2025

The house was well equipped and wonderfully air-conditioned in the bedrooms and kitchen area. The property manager checked in with us periodically which made it nice. She was super easy to work with! Overall it was a great experience.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M.

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

Another Awesome Stay

We just completed our 3rd stay at this awesome home. The home accommodated our large group perfectly. My only complaint is that we didn’t stay longer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob T.

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

Beautiful stay in Mauna Kea at Amazing Property

The house was beautiful - accented by incredible African artwork and well appointed. Everything we needed was there - we catered several dinners and the Chef noted how well appointed the kitchen was to cook gourmet mealsThe property manager couldn't have been nicer or more accomodating. Beautiful place - only downside (if there is one) is you need a car to get down to the beach - the walk is too far.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

trac f.

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

Family Vacation

It was a great house for a large family with enough separate spaces to accommodate everyone and have nice shared spaces.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

debbie s.

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

our big island stay

It was amazing from beginning to end. Highly recommend adding hotel privileges. Only downside was that both resorts were doing remodels, but that really did not affect our stay. Beautiful home
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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

Annual Family Trip to the Big Island

Family trip to the Mauna Kea. Although the hotel is undergoing a major renovation and the golf course is closed, we still had a fantastic time! The home is perfect for our group and service from Linaya and Linda was awesome! Can't wait to re-book next year!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Family Vacation

Our Family has just returned from a wonderful vacation in Mauna Kea Hawaii. Our VRBO rental was absolutely fantastic. The house was in exceptional condition and located was exceptional. None of us wanted to return home, and we would happily return to this property in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

renee h.

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

Winter Break Getaway

We had a great time. We loved the house. It was perfect for our family. Thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron D.

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

Mr Ron

Great location, lots of common space, loved it
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise E.

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

A beautiful home

Magnificently furnished and very well equipped. The property manager on site was absolutely superb. She was easy to reach and incredibly responsive.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Family Vacation

We rented two homes through VRBO for our family of 17. This big house has a 10 foot deep pool that all the kids loved. The patio area was perfect for card games, cribbage and outdoor dining. Both of the hotels’ beaches and pools were delightful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thatcher D., San Francisco, California

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

Great house in a great location.

We had eight men stay at the house for week of golf and fun. We were comfortable and never felt crowded. Easily cooked most meals there at the house. Relaxing house and perfectly located. Second time we’ve stayed here. Great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris m.

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

A week in Paradise

Another great trip to the Big Island and the Mauna Kea Resort. The property was fantastic, the house was spectacular! We celebrated a few milestone birthdays and enjoyed time with our families. Karen was great and took care of everything! We will be back again! Aloha!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S., Near San Jose, CA

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

Our best time in Hawaii (except for our wedding)

Our family (spouse, children and granddaughters) had an absolutely wonderful time at this gorgeous and fun home inside the Mauna Kea Resort. The views were incredible, and the heated saltwater pool was so enjoyable it was difficult to do anything but go for a swim. The kitchen had everything we needed, and we ate out only three times during our 12 day stay. We simply could not tear ourselves away from this magical spot inside another magical spot (Mauna Kea Resort). The internet is blazing fast, and there is also good cell reception at this home, although the TVs are a little dated. That being said, we often did not even turn on the TV as we were having too much fun doing other things. The owners have a huge collection of African art, vintage photographs, and shields from Papau New Guinea all over. All this made our visit even more unique as we puzzled over various artifacts and photos. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci B.

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

Amazing home!

If you’re going to the big Island this is the place to stay! Words cannot begin to describe how wonderful this home is. It’s beautiful both inside and out, very private, has great views of the ocean and was perfect for our party of 8. We really liked how the bedrooms were spread out giving everyone their own space and their own private bathrooms. Communication with the owner and property manager is excellent too, and we really appreciated the mid week housecleaning service. Of all the VRBOs we’ve stayed at, this is one of our favorites!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

Phenomenal home away from home

What surprised me about this property is how I felt I was staying at my own home. Every possible gadget, accessory, condiment or whim I needed, was at my fingertips. 2 refrigerators, an ice maker, 2 dishwashers, food processor, coffee makers, spices, baking needs, bbq, water bottles, shampoos, detergent, bug spray, sunscreen, cleaning accessories, steamer, board games, you name it, it was found in one of the many drawers and cabinets. Karen and Linaya were a pleasure to work with. I had fresh food and produce delivered from Foodland, Karen the house manager received and put everything away before I arrived at the house. The house itself was homey and comfortable. The views...spectacular. The sunsets each evening were our favorite time while hanging out on the lanai or pool. Each room had it's own bathroom. Access to the hotel and it's amenities is an extra charge. Definitely request to add this package. It made golf, using the hotel gym. restaurants and the beach facilities a breeze. Thank you to Linaya and Karen for making our vacation so easy and memorable. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb P., Calabash, NC

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

Christmas 2022

12 days was hardly enough time for our 3 generation family to celebrate the holidays, anniversary and upcoming birthday! Pool, golf, beach and utterly fabulous sunsets! So many memories made...Thank you!!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S., Orinda, ca

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

Fabulous vacation

As always a lovely home with access to everything you need to enjoy your stay
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roman D.

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

Beautiful sunsets every night

The house is amazing with plenty of space and everything you need. Loved the pool, the view and the peaceful mornings and evenings sitting on the wonderful outdoor furnishings. The host was very helpful and responsive and even had a mid-week cleaning. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Alan D., Aurora, Co

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

Once in a lifetime experience!

Property just as advertised. It is a fabulous location with magical views. The house is beautifully decorated, comfortable and very well kept. The property manager couldn’t have been more gracious and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne L.

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

21st birthday /wedding bash

The best trip ever! Need a vacation from the vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane T., Colorado & NYC

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

Outstanding Family Stay!

Words can not express how wonderful our stay was this past week! A group of Cousins, siblings and significant others gathered for a long-awaited family reunion and this beautiful home and magnificent setting did not disappoint. The set up of the house provided privacy yet perfect places to gather and take in the gorgeous view. It is elegant but comfortable, inviting and felt 'warm' - a true island experience. The kitchen and home had everything we needed and then some! The pool was a wonderful place to linger, but it was also wonderful to take advantage of the facilities, restaurants and the absolutely perfect beach at the MKBH, by far the best beach on the coast. The house was spotless when we arrived and check in/out was a breeze. The on site manager has been so lovely, and very available for every question, though we didn't have many. I/we can not recommend this house enough! It was a dream - and we hope to return again soon! Thank you for the opportunity of staying in this beautiful home!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

chris m.

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

Awesome Mauna Kea Home!

We've been coming to the Mauna Kea for 25+ years! Loved the property. Check-in and assistance from property manager was great! House has everything you need! Sunsets from the Lanai were spectacular! We'll be back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Great vacation and meeting place.

Excellent everything. Would certainly look forward to coming back to this property on our next visit to Hawaii.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Linaya Forster

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We are an active family that loves golf, swimming, tennis, walking along the beach and dining outdoors. We now have a large extended family (three generations) that love all that Mauna Kea has to offer.

Why they chose this property

We have vacationed around the world but always come back to this home to enjoy the beautiful weather for outdoor activities and the spectacular views!

What makes this property unique

Being a guest entitles you to amenities at the Mauna Kea and Hapuna Beach Resorts for a nominal fee. These amenities include reduced rates for golf, use of the fitness centers, tennis courts, beach cabanas and beach towels, charging privileges within the resorts and access to resort priority parking. Guests contact residential services directly to set up an account. Contact information for residential services will be provided upon request

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