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Ocean, Sunset, Mountain & Celestial Views
🌴 Guest Favorite - Top 10% on the Big Island Enjoy stunning ocean, mountain, sunset, and starry views from nearly every room in this cozy, family-friendly three-bedroom, two-bathroom Waikoloa Village, Hawaii home. The house includes everything you'll need on your paradise escape including a fully equipped kitchen, beach gear such as boogie boards, snorkels, coolers, umbrellas, towels and Wi-Fi. We also provide bath towels, bed linens, soaps/shampoos, coffee, children's toys, and a BBQ grill.

Hale Malu
Welina mai to Hale Malu, a light-filled home of peaceful refuge, with three bedrooms and two baths, wood-burning fireplace (wood provided), and spacious fully-stocked kitchen with modern amenities (a cook's dream). Enjoy the views of Mauna Kea and the Pacific Ocean while lounging on the fully-screened deck. Your hosts live downstairs on the first floor, ready to help with any questions or concerns. Aloha! Note: All Hawaii taxes are included in our prices (we do not add taxes onto our prices).

Kolea Cottage - 5 Minutes to Volcano National Park
Welcome to Kolea Cottage - where comfort meets environmental responsibility. Wake up to the peaceful sound of native birds singing surrounded by miles of lush native Hawaiian rainforest. It’s the perfect place to stargaze and relax in the private hot tub after a day of adventures with family or friends. Stay put or explore what the quaint Volcano area has to offer. You can spend your days viewing lava fountains, hiking the national park, exploring lava tubes, golfing, or visiting the winery.

Waimea Honu Hale- Relaxing, Tropical, Country Home
"Waimea Honu Hale". Honu is Hawaiian for turtle, and Hale is Hawaiian for home. Waimea Honu Hale is a magical home nestled in the lush green of the Waimea hills. You'll love the natural outdoors, complemented by the classy interior finishes like the custom walk-in showers, black leather granite counters, or the natural wood floors and Koa rails. This cute haven away from the Hussle of life may have you calling Waimea home. You'll want to stay forever. The beaches are 20 minutes away.

OWL NEST: serene stream side retreat for 2 or 3
The Owl Nest: Family friendly. Be immersed in nature at our peaceful, cozy stream side retreat. Located next to the Waipio Lookout, our Hamakua Coast rain forest property is the perfect place for two adults with one child stays. Hear the rush of our waterfall and adventure in our private oasis. Discover the magic of the “Owl Nest”, a large spacious high-ceiling one bedroom space attached to the primary residence log cabin. Garden views from every window. Cozy, serene and fully appointed.

Forest Hale Cabin @ Permaculture Farm, Waterfall
A beautiful get-away surrounded by nature on a cacao farm! One-bedroom + loft cabin, full kitchen, bathroom, w/d, sunny lanai, on our Big Island off-grid permaculture farm. Cabin is nestled in a food forest a few hundred feet from a stunning waterfall with swimming hole in a peaceful bamboo grove. One king-size bed in bedroom, two twin beds in loft, which has low ceiling & is accessed by steep narrow stairs. Free entrance to botanic garden. Organic eggs, homemade chocolate at farmstand!

Oceanfront Peace of Paradise
My house is a couple of short miles from Hilo town and offers, quite simply, the best ocean front view possible. You will look down upon crashing waves and out across the Bay to Hilo and to the surfers gliding down the silver waves. The view is dramatic but relaxing. During whale season, this is the best possible location for viewing. Sometimes they come so close you can look into their eyes. The house is fully equipped and air-conditioned. . This will be your Pacific vacation to remember.

Experience Living Inn a Volcano & Luxury Spa Bath
Stay in a volcano, on a volcano... Don't let your adventure stop at the national park! Come experience living in a luxurious volcano dome home where you will live in synergy with the natural exquisite surroundings. The cinder we used to build the whole dome comes from the local query produced from big island's natural volcanic features. We promise you'll lava it! There is the main bed that can sleep two people and our 7 foot bean bag can double as a bed for one adult or two children

Heavenly Hakalau: Oceanfront Cliff House
Hamakua Coast living at it's best! Comfortably accommodating 4 guests, the guesthouse is situated on a cliff with unobstructed ocean views. Air conditioning in both rooms, ensures that everyone is comfortable after a day of island fun. Enjoy stargazing on clear nights, watching whales during whale season or just enjoying the sun and tradewinds. Minutes from ziplining, waterfalls, botanical gardens and just 16 miles north of Hilo. No children under 12 years old.

Breathe in Beauty, Peace and Light
A place for solitude, rest and relaxation, from which to enjoy the wonders of Puna and the east side of the Big Island. Come experience the raw beauty of a lava eruption. The land has been transformed. Fissure 8 and the hardened lava flow is a 10- minute walk from our home. This is destruction & creation; We and the surrounding community of Puna have been transformed by this experience Our guests leave restored and in awe of the magic of this area.

Hale Ho'okipa
This quiet mountain hide-a-way offers peace and serenity in a rural location close to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. The private home has covered private lanais with eating areas, lounging areas and a fire pit. Interior spaces have a unique Hawai'ian vibe with sophisticated decor. Picture windows along the back side of the hale provide uninterrupted views into the rainforest. A full chef's kitchen provides a perfect space to prepare family meals.

Cozy 2bdr condo with free parking in Waimea Town
Aloha, You will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located condo. Walking distance to the best restaurants, coffee shops and farmers market in Waimea. Convenient parking right in front of the bottom floor level apartment. Waimea offers cooler elevation (about 70F/20C) at night times, so sleeping temperature is very comfortable. The best white sand beaches are only 15min drive
Popular amenities for vacation rentals near Mauna Kea
Condo rentals with wifi

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Hale Honu -Turtle House Oceanview Luxury Penthouse

Honua Studio *Ocean Views on the Golf Course!

Hali‘i Kai Ocean View | 3BR/3BA | Sleeps 8

Casa Chilin-Waikoloa Beach Resort

Hilo Bay Sunrise
Family-friendly house rentals

3-Bedroom Home w Ocean Views & Renovated Kitchen

Luxury Rainforest Retreat Near Volcanoes Nat. Park

Newer Beach House in Hilo's Best Location. Turtles

Hamakua Coast Tropical Home

Apapane Cottage

Aloha Falls Hilo ~ Waterfall Paradise

Nice N Cool Country House

Private Country Cottage | 2+ Bedroom on 1-acre | 5
Apartment rentals with air conditioning

High-End Ocean Sanctuary with Upgraded Interiors

Gated Tropical Retreat near Kailua Kona and Ocean.

Puakenikeni Hilo Hale

Affordable family condo near Hapuna beach

Mango leaf paradise studio, A/C

Tropical Garden Condo with Pool Kitchen, and AC

Full Kitchen| Poolside | Walk to Parks & Downtown

KJ's Place, in the heart of the city.
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Fiddlehead House - Secluded Rain Forest Retreat

Kilauea. 30min to Volcano and Beaches.Treehouse.

Hale Kukui - Studio Cottage! Epic Views!

The Dome at Ulu Inn: Luxury Couples Retreat, Kona

Hilo's Luxury & Ocean Front Estate

Ohia Hideaway Bed & Breakfast

Fire Pit Soaking Tub Enclosed Lanai Artisan Home

Kona Coffee Estate Retreat | Ocean & Sunset Views
Destinations to explore
- Hapuna Beach
- Waikōloa Beach
- Waikoloa Beach
- Kohanaiki Private Club Community
- Mauna Lani Beach Club
- Carlsmith Beach Park
- Honoli'i Beach Park
- The Umauma Experience
- Sea Village
- Kilauea
- Spencer Beach Park
- Manini'owali Beach
- Makalawena
- Maku'u Farmer's Market
- Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park
- Lava Tree State Monument
- Magic Sands Beach Park
- Waialea Beach
- Kaloko-Honokohau Nat'l Hist Park
- Onekahakaha Beach Park
- Volcano House
- Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens
- Pololū Valley Lookout
- Richardson Ocean Park





