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

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Pathway to the front door lanai
Ocean-facing side of the home and west elevation
Step inside from the front door lanai
Reviews
10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11325 sq m

Popular amenities

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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Free WiFi
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Explore the area

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Holualoa, HI
  • Popular LocationMagic Sands Beach9 min drive
  • Popular LocationKailua Pier10 min drive
  • Popular LocationKahalu'u Beach Park11 min drive
  • AirportKailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)22 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.

Property manager

Lisa
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Two window seats sleep children up to about age 8

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Loud voices kept to a minimum after 10pm. Be considerate of cottage renters. Close house doors to keep voices inside if you are up later than 10pm.
Politely keep the action of locking cars with key fob and horn soundings to a minimum for the consideration of others on property!

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
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

This holiday home is located in Holualoa Village, a neighbourhood in Holualoa, and is in a rural area. Kailua Pier and Mokuaikaua Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Magic Sands Beach and Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary. Travelling with kids? Consider Kona Le'a Plantation and UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and cycling nearby.
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Holualoa, HI

What's nearby

  • Magic Sands Beach - 9 min drive
  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 9 min drive
  • Kailua Pier - 10 min drive
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 10 min drive
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪On The Rocks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Laverne's Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tropics Tap House - ‬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?

This family-friendly Holualoa holiday home is located in a rural location, within a 10-minute walk of Dovetail and Studio 7 Gallery. Holualoa Gallery and Donkey Mill Art Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dora V.

Fabulous property
This is a beautiful historic and perfectly maintained property with attention to detail. It is quiet and peaceful with ample room to explore the grounds. It is private and I cannot recall a time I slept so well.

10/10 Excellent

Traci B.

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The View!!!
The home is cozy with a beautiful view!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming paradise home
Lisa is an amazing and attentive hostess. We had no idea how awesomely charismatic and charming this how was actually going to be. The house has stunning views and many interesting things to look at. Beautiful art everywhere and many comfy places to relax. My family spent most of our time in the kitchen and lanai. The cupboards are stocked with many helpful things from spices to sunblock also all the beach things you might need. I would highly recommend staying in this home. My entire family enjoyed the stay and Lisa has awesome recommendations on what to do around the island. Thank you Lisa
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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Pleasant stay in fabulous Kona
We greatly enjoyed our time in this house. The view was fantastic, the accommodations acceptable, and the host friendly and responsive. We especially liked exploring the grounds, and the kids and young adults loved gathering new and mysterious fruits. When it's humid, the house can be a bit uncomfortable. The dropoff at the driveway from the road is intimidating. The roads to get to it are windy and hilly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine U., Prince George, BC Canada

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Peaceful location with spectacular sunset views.
House was perfect for our stay with three couples. The views were wonderful and it was nice to spend evenings visiting in a cooler environment. The house is unique with lots of history and character.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house with everything we needed
We found everything we needed for four adults and four kids at Lisa’s house, from tons of beach toys and towels to a welcome bag of coffee, plus there was plenty of space ( actually ended up with a whole bedroom to spare). The house absolutely lives up to the pictures and Lisa was easy to reach for any minor issues or questions that came up. The kids loved playing in the giant field outside, and the grown-ups loved drinking coffee looking out the giant picture windows. the house really feels welcoming and like a home. The drive up the mountain was quick, grocery store was convenient, and overall we were extremely happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger K.

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Fantastic Big Island Bungalow
Fabulous home. Plenty of room for our group of 8 adults. Better than the pictures and description online. Fully stocked kitchen and bathrooms. 3 large bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Comfortable beds. Beautifully decorated, art covering the walls, lovely vintage furniture. Large living room and dining rooms which we barely used. Spent most of our time in the spacious kitchen and charming lanai. We were there in January, so Hawaii is cooler, but rooms were comfortable during the day and cool at night. Conveniently located near everything in Kona, but in a nice residential neighborhood, with view of the ocean. Lisa was easy to deal with.I could go on, but just a wonderful home. It's an older home, but well maintained. Roosters do crow starting early in the AM.Would definitely stay there again.Everyone in our group loved the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake C.

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A Big Island Gem
Our family had a wonderful stay here and would love to come back in the future. Charming historic Hawaiian home with modern updates, stylish furnishings, unique artwork, and breathtaking views. Clean home with nice extras for beach and snorkeling. Host Lisa was very kind and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa m.

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Holiday Getaway
Two families enjoyed the wonderful house! More than enough space for 9 people. Lisa was a great host, answering all our questions and giving recommendations. The property is beautiful and the sunset on the lanai is breathtaking. If we ever come back to Kona, we would definitely stay in the “pink house” again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas in Hawaii
We had such a lovely time staying on Lisa’s property for Christmas this year. Lisa had the house decorated for Christmas time and it was like a home away from home! Situated a short walk from the town of Holualoa, the property overlooks Kilua-Kona and the ocean making for some epic sunsets. The home itself is beautiful and has all the character and charm of an older Hawaiian property. Given the amount of bedrooms and extra beds, my family of 8 was very comfortable with the layout and led to a wonderful vacation for all. Highlights were the kitchen area where we were able to make a Christmas dinner, the fresh fruit from the property that Lisa provided for us, the beautiful views sitting on the lanai, and the media room where we could watch our Baltimore Ravens play on Christmas Day. Overall, I would recommend Lisa’s property to anyone looking to have wonderful stay on the Kona-side of Hawaii. One thing to note is that there are chickens on the property so be prepared for an early wake up from the rooster. They didn’t bother us much since we are from EST so the early wake up helped fight jet lag. Also, given that the property is higher in the mountain, the tree frogs are also pretty loud at night. After a while though, it’s almost like a sound machine putting you to bed. Neither of these things bothered my family, but are good to note if you’re sensitive to sound at night.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

ADAM A.

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Great time
Really cool place. Fruits off the trees, animals, walks around the property, dinners in the big kitchen with sunset views, kids reading in the book nook, short drive from house in country to town. No problems, great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya P.

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Unique and historic
Great place with plenty of room and nice outdoor areas. Host is accommodating and friendly
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

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Fabulous property
We traveled to Kona for our daughter’s wedding. The property met our needs perfectly and Lisa was a fabulous host. We loved the space where we could wonder and explore.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

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Unicorn property in magical Holualoa
A rare chance to stay in one of the few remaining truly historic houses on the island, with a fascinating history and life of its own. This is the place for you if you need several bedrooms/bathrooms and LOVE old houses. Not fancy, but funky and unique. A most fascinating collection of artifacts and art, many of them created by the ancestors of the family that have owned this home forever. Host Lisa could not be nicer, more helpful or charming. The perfect elevation keeps the home a very pleasant temperature, the grounds are gorgeous, and of course, the views from the many lanais are fab.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey P.

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Even better than presented
You really have to stay at Lisa’s house to fully appreciate the views, the sounds, the incredible amount of antiques and artwork and the 7 acres of land. One of the nicest places I’ve stayed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy K.

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Magical stay and terrific host
We had three generations of my family in for a 10 day vacation. Was perfect for all of us. Thanks to Lisa for a truly memorable stay. Very much hope to come back one day.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H., Federal Way

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Perfect family get away!
Loved our stay so much especially all the outdoor spaces where family can hang out. The property has lots of fruit trees and Lisa was generous in allowing us to help ourselves to them. We made homemade lemonades, enjoyed fresh papayas, fresh squash and star fruits. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ariel S.

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Great stay!
Beautiful property, great place to stargaze, and great ocean views.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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The perfect place for our family get-together
We had such an amazing time at the coffee farm. Could not imagine a better place for our family. Beautiful view, lovely old home, amply supplied with everything needed. This house feels like you are walking into a piece of history. The kids had so much fun in the huge yard playing badminton and basketball. Hoping that someday we can all meet up at this beautiful house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

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Multigeneration vacation
Lisa is great to work with. Coffee is wonderful and the house is much more spacious than you might think it is, which is nice when you have a lot of family members in one place. The giant limes were a favorite. Also loved sitting on the window seats with a cup of coffee and enjoying the view. We didn't see the dog much, which was a disappointment to my animal loving daughter, but we saw Hobbes, the cat, a lot. We loved him and weren't bothered by him. We have 4 cats, one with a similar personality, so he reminded us of home. Lovely large table, which we used for games. Lots of books and games at the house, which was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory M.

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Amazing View and Coffee
The view of the Kailua Kona area from 1200 ft above it coupled with its close proximity make it a perfect place for any activities in or near Kona. Sited on an old coffee plantation, the coffee produced on site is amazing. The variety of foliage along with the sounds of nature make it a wonder world for small and big children alike.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh And Mandy H., San Francisco

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Amazing house, property, and host
Our family loved staying here, it was an incredible rustic country home on the hill packed full of interesting art and character, with stunning views to match. The coffee was top notch as well and made every morning that much better, and Lisa was very gracious and happy to show and talk about the operation. The house was well stocked with everything we needed, more so than any other vacation rental we have seen. All the comforts of home and more.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T., Westlake Village, CA

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Amazing Quintessential Kona Property
We had such an amazing stay and host Lisa was awesome. First of all, this house - an former plantation property - is such an iconic representation of old Hawaii without feeling like an ‘old’ rundown property. On the contrary, from the large spacious and well equipped kitchen to the indoor/outdoor lanai to the large grass area with 180 degeee views of the ocean, there was so much to live about the property. We were 2 families totaling 10 people and had plenty of space (we rented the cottage as well). The kitchen was the regular gathering spot with a nice size table surrounded by large screened windows, a window seat, bar stools and plenty of counter space to divide and conquer the evening meal prep. By day, we either enjoyed the expansive property or made the 10 min ride down to town or one of the beach spots. Lisa has fully outfitted the property with chairs, towels. Boogie and surf boards, snorkel gear… even water shoes in a variety of sizes. In the evenings it was back to the kitchen, followed by dinner in the dining room that accommodated all 10 of us very spaciouly, followed by games on the Lanai. And, wherever we went, we were able to enjoy music thru the built in speaker system. The bedrooms provided a lot of options. I was a fan of the ocean facing room on the main level with private bath and a wall of windows. Our friends took the upstairs master which has several adjacent areas for kids and it’s own private bath. The other main level bedroom has a peaceful view of the garden and another private bath. The last bedroom is downstairs adjacent to a TV/game room. It’s a very cool room lined with plantation doors to the garden. Just be aware that this room does have stair access from the outdoor lanai which does not close off and no bathroom on that level. It worked great for our group with the two kids that used it sharing the master bath, but you do need to be prepared. The bed does have a mosquito net around it so the kids did not have any radical bug encounters. Last was just the old Hawaii charm, from the decor, to the book lined walls (lots of great things to read), to the fruit trees and the chickens roaming the property. We loved our time here and think you will too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla C.

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Enchanting house on a hill in Halualoa
A very unique, large and expansive home full of books for sitting, staircases a plenty Old fashioned dormer windows and curios from Hawaiian to antique tea sets. If you are a garden lover, this one will transport you into the pages of lush garden. I wanted to be there most of the time!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy R.

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Wonderful property!
We loved our stay! We had a family of 6 adults and 5 kids (ages 16-5) and this house was perfect! Lisa was lovely and very welcoming. We can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

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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