Hale Ka Nani stunning ocean and mountain views, 1 bdrm/1 bath kitchen & laundry

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Living room with ocean, ranch, and volcano views
Living area
Hale Ka Nani is tastefully appointed with ocean-themed decor
A comfortable  place to read, relax, or watch television
A Bird of Paradise decorates the living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
AU$196
avg per night

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Waimea, HI
  • Kohala
  • Mauna Kea Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • 65.0 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
Price is AU$196 avg per night,

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About the area

Kamuela

Located in Kamuela, this property is in the mountains 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. Pua Mau Place Arboretum and Pua Mau Place Botanic & Sculpture Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Mauna Kea Beach - 19 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Mauna Kea Resort Golf Course - 21 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 23 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 28 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Mauna Lani Beach - 31 min drive - 27.8 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Manta & Pavilion Wine Bar - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Kohala Burger & Taco - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mauna Kea Cafe & Market - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Seafood Bar u0026 Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Anuenue Ice Cream - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Hale Ka Nani stunning ocean and mountain views, 1 bdrm/1 bath kitchen & laundry

Minimum 31 day stay required. Hale Ka Nani, which means “beautiful house” in Hawaiian, is situated on 3.3 acres in the private, gated community of Kohala Ranch on the beautiful Kohala "Gold" coast. Kohala Ranch is a large 4,000 acre secure/gated “working” ranch, approximately 45 miles north of Kailua-Kona and 75 miles from Hilo. It is the perfect place for enjoying Hawaii Island without the crowds and tourist traffic of the resorts and hotel areas. This spacious 700 square foot guest suite has a kitchen, living/dining room, one bedroom with queen bed, and spacious bathroom with large shower, separate toilet, and twin vessel sinks. The home can accommodate two to four people with the pull out queen-sized wall bed in the living room. Hale Ka Nani is an attached guest suite and has its own private entrance and parking area. This newly-built guest suite was completed in March 2017. Tastefully decorated, and completely self-sufficient, it is a wonderful place for you to bask in the loveliness of Hawaii Island and feel what it is like to actually live on the island.

The spacious 700 square foot lanai has an outdoor eating table for four, gas grill, and comfortable lounge furniture for you to enjoy a mai tai while you watch the sun set in the center of your 180 degree ocean view. Your views include open ranch land, coastline, the islands of Maui, Koolawe, Molokini, and Lanai, and three volcanoes; Hualalai, Mauna Loa, and the often snowcapped Mauna Kea. The famous Kohala Coastline sunsets are an artist’s dream, painting the skies with pink, red, orange, yellow, and blue. On clear evenings you might see the famous "Green Flash" as the sun dips below the horizon or one of the numerous rainbows that arch over the ranch. At night, you can sit out on the lanai and star watch because the Big Island limits “light pollution” for star viewing by the telescopes on top of Mauna Kea.

This one-bedroom unit is one of the best deals on the Big Island. This suite does not have air conditioning, but is equipped with ceiling fans since air conditioning is not needed at this perfect elevation of approximately 1600 feet, making it 7-10 degrees cooler than on the coast. This area is dry and sunny with an average of 357 sunny days and an average of 7 inches of rain per year. The owners live in the attached main house on the property and will respect your privacy, but are close by should their assistance be needed. 

Kawaihae Harbor, 15 minutes away, offers multiple dining opportunities including a local Tiki bar, perfect for happy hour or a fresh seafood dinner. There is a fresh fish market, a burger/taco restaurant, and an ice cream shop featuring Hawaii Shaved Ice. You can reserve and depart on a dive, snorkel, sport fishing or whale watch adventure from the harbor. The small, historic sugar plantation towns of Hawi and Kapa'au are approximately 20-35 minutes drive north of us. These are artist communities with great shops and quaint eateries. Look for the photography of Julie Eliason, one of the Hale Ka Nani owners, in the galleries.

At the north end of the highway is the famous Pololu Valley, which you can hike down to enjoy spectacular coastline views and a rugged beach. Waimea town is a short 25 minute drive where you can enjoy local farmers markets, shopping, a micro brewhaus, and several restaurants. Enjoy all of the beauty the Big Island has to offer and after a day of activity and sightseeing, return to relax and reflect at Hale Ka Nani, a perfect way to end the day. 

This unit is not appropriate for small children and no pets. Please don't hesitate to contact us, without obligation, for more information.

Please note: Travelers to Hawaii Island must take a state-approved Covid-19 test within 72 hours of arrival. Anyone without a negative test prior to their departure to Hawaii must quarantine at a state-approved hotel for 10 days after their arrival. In addition, randomly selected travelers arriving on the Big Island will be required to take a second Covid-19 test. If the arrival test results are positive or the results are inconclusive, the traveler will be referred to the Hawaii State Department of Health for further handling. Per the Governor's proclamation, travelers are not allowed to quarantine at vacation rentals and therefore would not be allowed to check in at Hale Ka Nani until they have completed their quarantine requirements. Refer to the websites hawaiicovid19.com/travel and hawaiicounty.gov for more information.

Occupancy of Hale Ka Nani is limited to the rental group only and the Ohana is not intended for parties or group entertaining. All occupants must abide by the Kohala Ranch rules of noise and lights.

Hale Ka Nani is licensed to operate in the State of Hawaii GE-084-346-0608-01 and TA-084-346-0608-01, Vacation rental #170035C5. Our vacation rental is a "Hosted" rental which means the owners live on premise.

Property manager

Bob & Julie
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Over 10 years of age OK
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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
Please observe the Hawaiian tradition of taking off your shoes when entering the guest house. The fine volcanic black dust is difficult to remove.
When it is windy, be careful when entering through the front door especially if the sliding glass door is open. The wind can cause damage.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number TA-084-346-0608-01, GE-084-346-0608-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Hale Ka Nani stunning ocean and mountain views, 1 bdrm/1 bath kitchen & laundry pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hale Ka Nani stunning ocean and mountain views, 1 bdrm/1 bath kitchen & laundry?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hale Ka Nani stunning ocean and mountain views, 1 bdrm/1 bath kitchen & laundry?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hale Ka Nani stunning ocean and mountain views, 1 bdrm/1 bath kitchen & laundry located?

Situated by the sea, this property is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Pua Mau Place Arboretum and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Pua Mau Place Botanic & Sculpture Garden. Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company Visitor's Center and Spencer Beach Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Hale Ka Nani stunning ocean and mountain views, 1 bdrm/1 bath kitchen & laundry Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Great place

Great place
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean'et N.

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

Worth the wait!

I have been wanting to stay at this property for quite some time and this home was certainly worth the wait! The location, the huge ocean/mountain views, the night sky, I could go on and on. Communication with the owners was excellent and frankly, they were two of the best hosts I have ever met.The photos do not lie. This property is clean and there was even a mid-month cleaning included while I was there. This island is big! So having some of the best beaches right down the road is another benefit to staying in this area. Another wonderful trip for the books and I look forward to (hopefully!) staying there again. Aloha!
Stayed 31 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great hosts

This was a very good unit for two people and the hosts were very responsive and informative. The weather here is a little more moderate than down at sea level and has a great route over to Waimea and Hawi.
Stayed 31 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Love it!

We loved staying at Hale Ka Nani. The ohana has everything you need for a perfect holiday. The location is beautiful and peaceful. The kitchen is loaded with everything needed to cook delicious meals with local produce, meats and fish. The view from the lanai showcases Hawaii’s mountains and the Pacific Ocean and spectacular sunsets! We definitely would rate this property 20/10! Loved it!
Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie P.

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

Incredible

It was perfect for anyone who loves the peace,quiet and beauty of the Kohala Coast. Hosts Bob and Julie were so accommodating and very respectful of our privacy. The ohana unit was immaculate and exactly as advertised. It will be our go to place from now on
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

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

Wonderful experience on the Kohala Coast!

We spent an amazing 33 days in Julie & Bob’s Ohana! The views are gorgeous and the area is quiet and peaceful. Julie & Bob are wonderful hosts and we enjoyed getting to know them. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 33 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth and Michael M.

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

Quiet and beautiful Kohala Ranch

Always an excellent stay here. Beautiful coastline views, peaceful and away from the crowds. Bob and Julie make sure everything is perfect! Just love it up here.
Stayed 45 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry O.

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

Feb/Mar ‘22 Stay

Incredible experience overall. Owners couldn’t have been more hospitable and available during my stay.
Stayed 36 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Billy K.

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

Great Hosts and View.

Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 36 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Virginia R.

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

Book it if you can

This property gives you the feel of the Big Island at its best. The hosts exude the aloha spirit. The apartment is beautifully decorated. The view from the deck includes lots of wild birds as well as rolling hills and the ocean. It is a little bit of a drive to stores and restaurants, but that's a plus if you want to avoid tourist crowds. Thank you Bob and Julie for sharing your piece of Paradise.

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn D.

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

Beautiful vacation rental

The rental is a beautiful place to stay. Loved the decor. The location was great. Open country views. Our stay was marred only by the limitations of state and county parks and beaches being closed because of the Corona virus prevention. We'll have to go back someday to really see the island.

10/10 Excellent

Robert S., USA

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

Beautiful view, peaceful, great location on big island.

Owners are welcoming and helpful. Great view from all rooms. Very peaceful. Location is great for access to best beaches, shopping and site seeing.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

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

Amazing property!

Loved the location! Remote, quiet and beautiful. Perfect for exploring the northern half of the island. The views from unit are outstanding. The unit is comfortably and stylishly decorated. I really appreciated the owners thinking of touches like snorkel gear, coolers and beach towels. I had a perfect week here!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liza N.

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

Beautiful Home and Views

My husband and I stayed in this guest house for 4 days/ 5 nights. The home was perfectly clean, organized and well appointed for a lengthy stay. The home is modern and tastefully decorated. It is located in a scenic and quiet neighborhood. The best part of this home is the incredible 180 degree view from the lanai overlooking ranch lands and the Kohala coast. The peaceful and beautiful view added much enjoyment to our time in Hawaii. The owners were friendly, responsive and clearly take great pride in their guest home. I would stay here again and highly recommend it to others looking for beauty, peace and relaxation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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

Beautiful interior. Well equipped kitchen. Comfortable bed and furniture.

Wonderful lanai with inspiring view. Terrific owners.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

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

Kohala Ranch Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful and peaceful location. The deck view was spectacular and morning coffee there became our routine. We loved the wildlife in the ranch: wild turkeys and pigs! The apartment was comfortable, well equipped, and so nicely decorated. We’ve been to the BI many times, but this was our first stay in No. Kohala. Hopefully, not our last. Mahalo to our hosts Bob & Julie.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Beth and Michael M.

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

Incredible views

Love this property. Quiet, great views. Everything you need for a relaxing escape.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

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

Big Island serenity!

Bob and Julie have an awesome property that we get to share! This was our first stay in the Kohala Ranch area of the Big Island and we were very pleased!! Listening to the turkeys and the Francolins in the early morning was an unexpected treat. A great property with great owners! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Wonderful Property

Loved our stay here. Great property, quiet neighborhood, and good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christina N.

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

Amazing place, amazing location

We stayed here at the end of July and absolutely loved it. We could have stayed here all day as the views were so amazing. The water view was obviously incredible but we were taken aback by the beauty of the rolling hills of the ranch. We also loved seeing owls every single day - we would take our camera and go look for them just before sunset every day as that is when they are most active bc they are hunting. The house was updated, clean and well-appointed. We don't have single complaint. The only thing I would would warn others about is that it does get windy at night. If you are a very light sleeper (like me), you might want to bring ear plugs! Would recommend this place without reservation to anyone visiting the Big Island. Hope to go back one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Wonderful Stay

This was a beautiful guest house and Bob and Julie are wonderful hosts. The property was exactly as described and extremely clean. The setting is quiet and the views phenomenal.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Kohala home away from home

The guest suite was beautifully appointed, quiet, impeccably clean, and conveniently located for our visit. The owners are very accommodating, friendly, and charming. Thank you for a great stay.

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

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

Incredible location on Kohala Ranch

Everything about this experience was perfect. The owners Bob and Julie were very easy to communicate with, the location is outstanding, the layout and decor of the guest suite are so well done and the peace and quiet of this beautiful place were so relaxing we will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

A tranquil guest house with a heavenly view

One of the highlights of our one-week Big Island vacation was staying in this guest house for the first 4 nights. The house was new, clean, and beautifully decorated. The view from the house and the lanai outside was just out of this world - you can see 3 mountain peaks on the left and over 180 degrees of ocean spanning around the house, from 3000 ft high. Bob and Julie were really friendly and made sure we felt comfortable and at home. The house had anything and everything you would need - we especially appreciated the snorkel fins (in both my size 13 and my wife's size 6) as we're big snorkelers but didn't pack our fins. We were a moderate drive away from the world reknown Hapuna Beach, the town of Waimea (Kamuela) which has wonderful restaurants, and Hawaiian ruins. We also drove a but further to Ponolu'u lookout, Hilo, and Waipio valley during our stay, all with amazing drives. We were always glad to come back to the house after being in the water or out and about all day. We can't wait to stay here again when we visit the Island, and if we have friends who are looking for places to stay, we're sure to recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn D.

Spectacular views, warm and inviting

The hospitality of Bob and Julie shines throughout their one bedroom ohana suite unit. It is beautifully appointed with some of Julie's own art work, and every amenity is provided. It is a private, peaceful setting. Nestled at 1700' elevation within Kohala Ranch, it has spectacular views of sunsets, the entire coastline to the airport 40 miles away and of all three major mountains.
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2019