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Moani Heights Mauna Kea Resort - Free Resort Access May-September! Great House!

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View of long driveway from house to street with tropical landscape
Enter the luxuous gates of Moani Heights in the Mauna Kea Resort uplands
Going to the beach is on the list, but the large pool/spa will be a contender!
Situated on over an acre of land, this property has a large grass area for games
Welcome to paradise!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Family room - Sleeps 2

2 Single Beds

Primary Master Ensuite

1 King Bed

Secondary Master Ensuite

1 King Bed

Secondary Queen Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest/Queen Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Primary Master Ensuite

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

Secondary Master Ensuite

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Moani Heights Mauna Kea Resort - Free Resort Access May-September! Great House!

When Laurance S.Rockefeller opened the Mauna Kea Resort in 1965, it was a new level of luxury for its hotel guests and now the guests of residential homeowners. Times have changed! At that time, Trent Jones Sr. was challenged to build a course on lava bluffs, but met that challenge and was honored by his son, Trent Jones Jr. decades later with an update to his father's design. Later, Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay stepped up to the task by creating an 18-hole course at The Hapuna Prince Beach Hotel now known as the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, a part of the Mauna Kea Resort.


Welcome to the Mauna Kea Resort!

Enjoy this beautiful relaxing vacation home in the exclusive gated community of Moani Heights.  It is geared towards kids and family who are wanting to explore the Big Island and perhaps take advantage of purchasing resort access and amenities through the membership of the homeowner.

This home offers a complete kitchen with updated cabinets, new applicances, granite counter tops, appliances and working desk to page through a local recipe book.  With ocean views from the kitchen, living room, and dining area, the lanai doors open to casual seating, lounge chairs for bathing, a BBQ and rattan dining set all flanked by a huge pool and hot tub. Heated pool and hot tub available at a daily fee.

This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home is situated on an acre providing a grand presence within the neighborhood. Each master king (2) offers a private full bathroom with shower, soaking tub, private toilet room and walk-in closet. Step outside through the lanai doors where you will have a private lounge area or a straight line to the massive hot tub.

The 3rd queen bedroom has an adjoining shower bathroom, and overlooks the entrance courtyard lined with plumeria trees. All bedrooms and two bathrooms were recently updated with new flooring.

The spacious media room with its own stand-alone air conditioning is where the fun will be, leaving the formal living room for those who want quiet while watching the spectacular sun rise and sun sets! The media room sleeps an additional 2 people and is a great place for the kids! High ceilings, tile floors, ceiling fans, and a large flat screen TV with cable is where everyone will want to be at the end of the day. Plenty of books and games for the entire family!

It is our sincere hope that you will build a tradition through the years, making the Mauna Kea Resort your home away from home through one generation after the other.

Effective April 2024 to November 2024 the Mauna Kea will be enhancing their hotel. They are still open. Full beach and amenity access still prevails. The Westin Hapuna Golf Course remains open, while the Mauna Kea course is getting a make-over. Daily fees are published under house rules. Rates are updated annuallly.

STVR-19-351693

Property manager

Donna Brucato

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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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
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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
Mauna Kea Resort announces $180M renovation until first quarter of 2025. Please read details under description on the main page.
Resort Access Optional - Resort amenities $195 (2025) per night for all registered guests . Try getting into Disneyland like that! ha!
Sleeps 8 because family room has 2 twin beds

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 TA-034-617-6000-01, 620160140000, GE-034-617-6000-01

About the area

Kamuela

Located in Kamuela, this holiday home 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Manta Ray Point and Pua Mau Place Botanic & Sculpture Garden. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kamuela, HI

What's nearby

  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Puako Beach - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Mauna Kea Resort Golf Course - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Waialea Beach - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 9 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ikena Landing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mauna Lani Coffee Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pueo's Osteria - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Island Hopper Taproom - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Moani Heights Mauna Kea Resort - Free Resort Access May-September! Great House! have a pool?

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

Is Moani Heights Mauna Kea Resort - Free Resort Access May-September! Great House! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Moani Heights Mauna Kea Resort - Free Resort Access May-September! Great House!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Moani Heights Mauna Kea Resort - Free Resort Access May-September! Great House!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Moani Heights Mauna Kea Resort - Free Resort Access May-September! Great House! located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adeja M.

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

Peace of heaven

The house was even more beautiful than the pictures. I enjoy resorts - this has changed the way that I will vacation in the future. The house was so clean and the pool & hot tub was wonderful. Donna answered every question within moments of me texting her. The kitchen was fully stocked with all the cooking essentials. I want to thank the owners for allowing us the opportunity to rent their beautiful home in paradise.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laycee G.

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

Christmas Vacation

The house was everything Donna promised! The location and the view made it the perfect choice for our family! Being able to relax and enjoy the pool with the ocean view was on the Christmas wish list! Communication with Donna was great and she made sure we had everything we needed! Even gave told us how to make our Costco run a quick trip! The house has everything you could need! Loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri C.

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

Perfect location for a stay in paradise!

This home had everything we could need or want. Conveniently located next to some of the best beaches on the big island. We enjoyed excursions including snorkeling at the reef by the Captain Cook monument as well as hanging out at this home’s pool and hot tub. Beautiful sunsets each night. Would definitely choose this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian m.

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

She’s a butte

Zero complaints. Everything was as pictured and described. 10 out of 10
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryann C.

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

Wonderful stay

Excellent property
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

erica m.

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

Perfect big island home

We loved our time here. The house is spacious, clean, quiet and private. We loved having our own pool. The neighborhood is very quiet. The kitchen has everything you need. The house is very clean and comfortable. We will be back
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron Z.

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

Great location

The house, pool and location were perfect. The property manager was responsive and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will N.

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

Beautiful Kona Home

Perfect property for our family. Donna was very responsive to any needs that arose. Would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke M., Savannah, GA

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

Great property

Very comfortable property on pretty grounds. The house, pool, and grounds all looked better in person than in the pictures. I would stay again! Luke
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethany G.

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

Gorgeous home! Loved the pool and beaches!

This is an amazing house and location. The pool is perfect and the ocean views from the pool/hot tub are breathtaking. The kitchen has everything you need and I loved the separate dining and living rooms. We did the beach club and enjoyed access to all the resort pools and beaches as well. We're already planning our next trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Great house in a beautiful, peaceful location

We loved staying here and hope to be back as soon as we can! Lovely house on a small hill with beautiful landscaping and views. We had a great time with the pool, as well as access to the Mauna Kea resort and its perfect beaches. Donna was very pleasant and responsive to communicate with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

BEST VACATION EVER!!

It’s difficult to put into words how beautiful this home and resort community is. Everything was perfect! The views are amazing! Very clean & comfortable home. Beds were so comfortable! It was a very peaceful and relaxing vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

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

Best VRBO Experience Ever!

We have stayed in many VRBO properties over the past 15 or so years and this is, hands down, our favorite. Everything about this house is perfect. Donna makes booking & check-in a breeze. We will be back! Mahalo for a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., Houston

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

Excellent location & glorious views

This property was in great condition. It had everything we needed for our stay. The home was organized & it had a detailed check-in & check-out. We loved the pool & hot tub and used them daily. Donna was very communicative & responsive. The beaches at both resort properties were worth every penny. We'd love to visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

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

Wonderful Home!

This was perfect! We had 5 adults and 3 eleven year old grandchildren and it couldn’t have been better! The kitchen was extremely well stocked, the layout for this large family was perfect, the pool and lanai was wonderful and what a gorgeous view! We all HIGHLY recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrian K., Littleton, CO

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

Awesome Big Island Stay!

Donna was amazing to work with and attended to all of our needs. She was responsive and helpful with all of our requests. I highly recommend staying at this beautiful property. It was well stocked , perfectly located, and overall… beautiful. The rooms are as seen in the pictures. If not better. Stop looking for another place, book this one :).
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela K., Los Angeles, California

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

Gorgeous property in serene location

Our home away from home on the Big Island was lovely and we enjoyed it very much. The house was beautiful. The kitchen was fully stocked with utensils, dishes, and glassware. The view from the house was amazing and the area was private and peaceful. The pool was a great addition. There was enough space for our party of eight to live comfortably for the week. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Buck H.

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

Great house to stay in Hawaii

Our family really enjoyed this house. There were four of us, and we had plenty of space with bedrooms and bathrooms for each of our adult children plus us. We enjoyed the pool. Initially it wasn’t heating but after messaging the host it was fixed quickly. We enjoyed the view from the house. It was well supplied. Instructions were clear. Place was clean. Area is very quiet. We would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephen w.

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

Wonderful Relaxation

Donna was great to deal with as we had 7 fun filled days of beach, golf and greats eats. The house is laid out well as the 2 Masters bedrooms are on opposite sides of the house. Kitchen was stocked of everything as we went to the store in Waikoloa Village for 4 nights dinners. Went to Merrimans and Bamboo otherwise and Manta. Wonderful memory and we will return. Thanks Donna!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne h.

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

Had everything we needed for our 5 night stay over Thanksgiving!

This property was simply amazing. We are last minute planners and booked this about 2 weeks before our stay over Thanksgiving 2024. Donna was SO helpful before, during and after our stay. By far the best host I have ever encountered at a vrbo. She even left us a few surprise goodies for our arrival! Completely unexpected and very appreciated! This property had everything we needed to make our Thanksgiving wonderful (besides the groceries or course). It was spacious for our crew of 6 (2 adults, 4 kids under 10), and it also had a pack'n'play and high chair ready and available for us. Check in was seamless. We got in late and had zero issues finding the place or getting in. We opted not to purchase the resort access since there are plenty of other things to do on the island. We did hit the Mauna Kea beach a few times but get there early, the parking lot does fill up fast! Hot tub and pool were perfect for us. There was a book with insutructions on the pool and hot tub, i did have questions on warming up the hot tub but Donna put me in touch with someone who was able to help me with it quickly! Super easy. There was a cooler that we used daily, and some misc beach chairs and toys for the kids. All were very appreciated! Conveniently located near several of the best beaches on the island. We will definitely stay here again when we come back to the big island.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Great Stay at Moani Heights

The house was perfect for our vacation, it accommodated our party of eight very well. The kitchen is well equipped and the house is comfortable. Only drawback is that while the house sleeps eight people, it does not have a dinning table, inside or out, that accommodates eight people comfortably. Having access to the Mauna Kea Beach Club was key. Overall the house works well and we will look to rebook it next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yoshiko A.

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

Great Family Vacation

This house and it's location was perfect for our family of four. We used all the amenities that both hotels offered as well as having our own pool. When you first walk in, the view of the pool and the ocean just blew us away (the photos don't do it justice). We enjoyed the sunsets from the patio and the star gazing was incredible (you can see the Milky Way and shooting stars). The snorkeling at Mauna Kea and Hapuna Beach were fantastic. We also saw the Manta Rays at night at Mauna Kea. We drove to Hilo (1.5 hours), Kailua-Kona (30 minutes), Waimea (15 minutes) and the top of Mauna Kea (1 hour). I wish we had more time to explore! Donna was extremely responsive with any issues that we had. We are definitely coming back!! Mahalo!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

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

Perfect house for relaxing with family

This is my fourth trip to the Big Island and I was a bit apprehensive about staying in the Mauna Kea area as I thought it might be a hassle. I was DEFINITELY wrong! Such a great location to launch from! This listing does not do this home justice! It’s 100x’s more inviting and gorgeous in person. Completely private and you feel like you’ve got your own slice of paradise. We had two adults and 3 kids ages 17, 15 and 12 and we all had plenty of privacy and room. The pool and hot tub are fantastic! It really doesn’t get any better than this place. Donna was a great host and immediately addressed any questions/ concerns we had. Definitely going to be our new go to place to stay and VRBO people to rent from!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Derrick L.

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

Amazing Big Island place!

This place was amazing! Was fully stocked with EVERYTHING from cleaning supplies to laundry supplies, towels, pool and beach toys etc. There was nothing we had to run out and get, it was all there! House was clean and comfortable! Having two master suites was a huge bonus! Plenty of room for the 7 of us! A huge part of what made our stay so memorable was getting the access to the Mauna Kea Resort! Highly recommend getting that! It’s only a 5 minute drive from the house (20 minute walk). The resort looks brand new and has a great gym, pools and one of the best beaches I’ve ever seen! Our only issue was the hot tub was not working while we were there, but Donna (owner) has promised to make that right. I cannot wait to go back to this place! Amazing!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig A.

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

Visit with adult kids

We have stayed at Mauna Kea many times. Several times at the hotel and twice at other homes/villas. This home is on the other side of the highway, away from the hotels and beach, so it is Not an easy walk to the beach. The home is nice, each bedroom has its own bath and the rooms are reasonably private at night. The house layout is good, the living room is a little small, but is right off the poll area, so it was fine for the 6 of us. If you had a bigger group with maybe small kids, there is a finished garage, turned into a large family room area. The pool is nice and pretty large for a private res., but not good for lap swimming. The views are ok, nothing to write home about, sort of peak a view. We stayed one week here with our adult children and their partners. The home worked out very well for the comings and goings of everyone and we could hang by the pool when all together.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Donna Brucato

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