East Hawaii - Ocean, Mountains & Waterfalls

Pepeekeo · Big Island · 2 bedrooms · 1 bathrooms · Sleeps 4 · 9.4/10 · 5 reviews

Rental Details

Property Overview

It’s your time to visit the magnificent Big Island of Hawaii with its ocean, mountains, waterfalls, beaches, and endless activities. The Umauma Experience Makani Ea Home is your own piece of paradise waiting for you and your family! It’s a cute 2 bedroom with an office to meet all your needs. This property provides plenty of space for peace & quiet in the outdoors.

As you enter the home & start your tour of The Makani Ea Home. You’re probably in the living room. Look up & see the high ceilings, but be careful! The large soft couch & loveseat are reaching out to you, ready to provide your comfort and the large flat screen television & cable television service are ready to connect you to the world. Try to resist, you’re far from the real world. Let the breeze carry you back to the dining area and breakfast nook and finally to the well-equipped kitchen.

So, maybe you’re beginning to get a little hungry or maybe a little thirsty - no problem. The kitchen is ready & waiting to get to work! It’s ready for your next culinary experience. Whether it’s fresh-caught fish, locally grown exotic fruits & vegetables, Big Island raised beef, local favorites like lau lau, loco moco, sushi, saimin, your own creation, or carry-out, it’s all here for you to enjoy. Time for coffee? If you discovered your favorite Hawaiian brew, or if a quick Keurig will do, check the large pantry for several tools & ingredients that will help you create! There’s a barbecue grill & patio set outside, too!

Later, when you get a chance, check out the shared backyard orchard. It may have some fresh tree-ripened avocados & mangoes! Watch your head! There may be coconuts ready, too! The home’s own private courtyard (between the home & the garage) may even have some ripe bananas!

Maybe you’ve had a long day traveling & it’s time for the necessities. Float back toward the living area. The middle door is the entry to the study. With a desk and couch, it’s a place to take a moment and get lost in your favorite book, or learn about ancient Hawaii, or to get out your travel guide and plan your adventures… like nearby beaches, waterfalls, mountains, local markets, and even zip lines. WIFI is ready and waiting when you need it.

Toward the front of the home, the next door off of the living area is the front bedroom. Toward the back of the home and on your left is your master bedroom and master bathroom. Both bedrooms have queen-sized beds, so the home sleeps four. If necessary, the office has a sofa bed provides the option for a fifth person. Closets and dressers allow for plenty of space to store your clothes. Finally, you’ll find the main bathroom. Toiletries, towels, shampoo, lotion, and soap are provided. It’s way too soon to think about it now, but outside, there’s a set of stairs that will take you down to the laundry room with a washer and dryer.

Take a moment to step out the front door to the front lanai (porch) for another boost of cool air. Look down & see the giant Hapu’u Ferns (or Hawaiian Tree Ferns). You wonder how they could be ferns, they’re so big! Look around & realize that you are in The Country, away from it all & in the middle of paradise. There’s easy access to Highway 19, which is also known as Hawaii Belt Road, or Mamalahoa Highway, when you’re ready to explore.

You have just begun your true Hawaiian Escape: an experience that you will share for generations. If the winds must take you away, you can leave knowing The Makani Ea Home will be waiting for your return!

Rent this property and receive a 20% discount at Umauma Experience. Zipline over Umauma River and falls and rappel down waterfalls! Rain or shine the Umauma Experience will be the highlight of your Big Island visit!

*Exterior Cameras in use monitoring the front entrance, second entrance & the driveway

STVR-19-365938
TA-088-711-8336-01

Guests must sign a rental contract within 48 hours of booking to confirm the reservation.

Registration Number: GE-088-711-8336-01, TA-088-711-8336-01

Rental FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this vacation rental located?
  • City: Pepeekeo (postal 96783) Hawaii

Nearby highlights

  • Location: Pepeekeo, HI (Keaukaha – Hakalau – 1.03 km to center), United States
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?

2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

How many guests can it sleep?

This rental sleeps up to 4 guests.

What amenities are available?
  • Private vacation home
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • BBQ grill grill
  • Porch or lanai
  • Onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • A/C
  • BBQ grill
  • Dryer
  • Free Parking
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • No Smoking
  • TV
  • Washer
What should I know about check-in?
  • Check in starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check out before 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check in age: 0
  • Check in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Contactless check in available
  • You will receive an email from the host with check in and check out instructions
  • Government issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check in for incidental charges
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
  • Property Registration Number GE 088 711 8336 01, TA 088 711 8336 01
What are the house rules and policies?
  • Pets not allowed
  • Children are welcome.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
What are popular things to do nearby and on Big Island?
  • Location: Pepeekeo, HI (Keaukaha – Hakalau – 1.03 km to center), United States
Do I need a rental car on Big Island, and what about parking?

A rental car may not be required for every stay, but transportation needs depend on your arrival airport, activities and how much of the island you plan to explore. Parking notes: Onsite parking, Onsite parking options include a garage.

What kind of rental is this?

This is a private vacation home rental.

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Guest Reviews

Reviews

Donna v.10.0/10
Jan 7, 2026

We loved our stay! We also would highly recommend staying anywhere Jolanta is a property manager. Our arrival instructions were clear and easy to follow, and she texted me to let me know we could arrive early. I really appreciated that, we only arrived one hour early, but it was a considerate gesture. The house was spotlessly clean, beds comfortable, and nicely decorated! We enjoyed seeing the stars at night, and heard night birds and frogs from the backyard! The house is reasonably close to Hilo, while being in a peaceful neighborhood north of town. We all slept so well in this house, hope to stay again!

A guest from null, NA10.0/10
Sep 9, 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This Hakalau cottage was the perfect escape to the Big Island!

Kevin M.10.0/10
Jan 23, 2024

My family and I visit the island on a regular basis and typically stay in another location. We are so happy to have found this place. From the start, Russ was awesome. He was very responsive before, during and then after our stay. His condo is absolutely amazing. We fell asleep each night to the sound of the waves crashing just outside our beautiful unobstructed wall of windows. It was a great place for our family of four! It had everything we could possibly need to make it a great stay. We will certainly be back again and look forward to our next stay here.

Michael C.8.0/10
Jul 10, 2022

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Hi! The house was very charming, area was quiet & relaxing. Love it that there is a beach about a 30 minute walk away that you have to hike to, nice waves.There were some little things such as the coffee maker was filthy as the filter was not cleaned in a while and was moldy so there went morning coffee. The lint filter in the dry had not been cleaned out in a while so was triggering the lint filter warning, it took a while to work around that as the dry was not working.The house had plenty of salt & pepper and that was it, none of the little things like cooking oil & soy sauce was there so have to remember to pack the essentials before checking in.Another comment, the house is wayyyy overpriced but if they want to charge a high price then I would expect certain things like a clean house and the essentials...I thought the cabinet with one fancy drinking glass was an interesting feature, same thing for a house with an expensive price I would have expected more.All in all the house was charming and just to repeat myself was overpriced...As for the company taking care of the house, they were polite but did some silly things. They actually called me 15 minutes before check-in to say I could check in anytime, the house was wide open for weeks so they could have called in the morning. And then charged me an extra night stay and called it a late check out fee.The final review is going to be a tricky one as I would stay at the house again, just not with the price they are charging....

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