Kepharts' Ocean-view Hale: A Home Away from Home

Kamuela · Big Island · 5 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms · Sleeps 15 · 10.0/10 · 129 reviews

Rental Details

Property Overview

This five-bedroom/three-bath home sits on five acres of land in the Kohala Estates. We specifically designed and built the house as a family vacation gathering spot. Its high ceilings and 760 square feet of windows make it particularly light and airy. Tradewinds and 13 ceiling fans help to keep it cool. The kitchen and the master bedroom have 180-degree ocean views plus the sweep of the Kohala Mountains, Maunakea, Hualalai, Mauna Loa, and nearly the entire Kona-Kohala Coast.

From the lanai, guests can watch a sprinkling of fishing boats, tour boats, military vessels, and pleasure boats. Several times a day a tug towing a barge pulls in and out of nearby Kawaihae Harbor. With good luck and timing, guests can spot Hawaiian spinner dolphins, humpback whales, and the occasional green flash. We can't guarantee blue skies and no mosquitoes; but odds are better here than anywhere else in the central Pacific. The house sits in the rain shadow of the Kohala Mountains, and annual rainfall totals are typically in the single digits!

We have tried to make our house a 'home away from home' for our guests. It is attractive and comfortable without being so fancy that guests are afraid to relax. The library boasts plenty of books and movies.

Extras: Guests will find enough kitchenware and linens to choke a flea market! The kitchen is well stocked with small appliances, utensils, pots and pans, dishes, glassware, flatware, and spices. Kids will enjoy several cubic feet of Legos and building blocks as well as puzzles, games, books, and other toys. Binoculars, beach towels, coolers, beach chairs, boogie boards, sand toys, and beach umbrellas are left out for guests to enjoy.. Visitors will not need to bring much besides their clothes and personal items.

Many of our guests consider this 'their' second home; and accordingly, our most popular times can be booked over a year in advance. Fall and late spring usually have the best availability.

Guests will also enjoy a Blu-Ray player in every bedroom, a satellite TV with Hi-Def in the living room, and WiFi Internet access.

Location, Location, Location: Most of our guests appreciate not only the ocean and mountain views but the house's convenient location. It is in a semi-rural neighborhood, which has no street lights and a myriad of stars at night. Weather is usually warm and dry. Within easy driving distance to the Big Island's premiere beaches and golf courses, it is also conveniently located within driving range of Kailua-Kona and Hilo. Good restaurants and shopping opportunities are an easy drive away. Neighboring houses are quite a distance away, and the neighborhood is quiet and safe.

Each day offers lovely sunrises and sunsets as well as moonrises and moonsets. The star-scape on a clear night is breathtaking.

Home away from home: The house is very comfortable, clean, and well-maintained. Many of our guests say that they feel right at home as soon as they walk in the door. The living room walls are lined with books, videos, and art work. The 2400-square-foot house features a large central great room with bedrooms and bathrooms across the back and south side. This open floor plan allows for privacy as well as communal activities.

Most of our guests especially appreciate the wrap-around lanai, which includes 840 square feet facing the ocean. The lanai has five table-and-chair sets, two lounge chairs, two small tables, and a gas barbecue, which makes it perfect for communal meals or individual relaxing and reading.

The driveway is large enough for off-street parking for up to six vehicles.

The house is surrounded with irrigated foliage and flowers, which are especially colorful and beautiful in the spring and summer months.

People who are looking for a getaway or a place to get-together at a reasonable price will find that Hale Kephart fills the bill.

Hosted Property

Registration Number: GE-209-208-6258-01, TA-209-208-6285-01

Rental FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this vacation rental located?
  • City: Kamuela (postal 96743) Hawaii

Nearby highlights

  • Location: Kamuela, HI (Kohala Estates – Kawaihae – Kohala Coast – 4.41 km to center), United States
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?

5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

How many guests can it sleep?

This rental sleeps up to 15 guests.

What amenities are available?
  • Private vacation home
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2400 sq ft (223 sq m)
  • Water efficient showers only
  • Water efficient toilets only
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free WiFi
  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • BBQ grill grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Lanai / balcony
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking
  • Wheelchair accessible parking available
  • BBQ grill
  • Dryer
  • Free Parking
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Living Area
  • No Smoking
  • Outdoor Hot tub / space
  • Tennis Court
  • Toys
  • TV
  • Washer
What should I know about check-in?
  • Check in starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check out before 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check in age: 25
  • Check in time starts at 4:00 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
  • Property Registration Number GE 209 208 6258 01, TA 209 208 6285 01
What are the house rules and policies?
  • Pets not allowed
  • Children are welcome.Note from host: Toys, games, and kid vids are available.
What are popular things to do nearby and on Big Island?
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Golfing on site
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Water sports equipment
  • Whale watching nearby
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: Car required, Onsite parking, Wheelchair accessible parking available.

What kind of rental is this?

This is a private vacation home rental.

Is the Check Availability button the official booking link?

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Guest Reviews

Reviews

Meghan D.10.0/10
Jan 21, 2026

We loved our stay here! There was everything you could want for amenities and we created so many wonderful memories sitting out in the lanai watching the sunset! We big time appreciate the extras like beach chairs, boogie boards and beach towels to simply beach trips and add a layer of comfort. The hosts were very responsive and accommodating! We are hoping to return in the future

Stephanie S.10.0/10
Aug 10, 2025

Don and Kerrill are amazing hosts. Everything you need is at your fingertips. Planning to book again!!

Ann T.10.0/10
May 8, 2025

We stayed at this house 20 years ago and were hoping that our memories were correct, Our kids wanted their spouses to experience what they had as teenagers. Everyone loved the house and

Marion and Jesse L.10.0/10
Jan 17, 2025

This was the absolute perfect house for our three generation family to stay. The house has everything you need for a perfect Hawaii vacation. The open airy house and porch were the perfect place to relax after busy days out and about.

Colin O.10.0/10
Jan 1, 2025

Perfect. Our family had a wonderful stay.

Susan H.10.0/10
Dec 31, 2024

It was a perfect place to get together as a family of 12 for Christmas. Views were incredible. Lots of space. owners were so accommodating. It is a bit far out but that made 6 young adults hang out with us instead of in the shops. Easy access to everything

Anthony F.10.0/10
Dec 7, 2024

We loved the Kepharts house. It was perfect for us. We were a group of 9 and used all the bedrooms. We were a family reunion with our kids coming in from Australia. The house has amazing views, sunsets and at the right times, whales from the expansive balcony. It has everything you could need. It is kind of mid century with great windows. Both Don and Kerrill are so very helpful and you shouldn’t worry at all about them being nearby. We can’t recommend this house enough and hope to stay again someday.

Teresa C.10.0/10
Oct 12, 2024

Amazing view of the ocean for breakfast and dinner on the lanai. Spacious and well supplied kitchen and children's activities as promised. Don and Kerrill were very accessible and helpful.

Kathleen E.10.0/10
Oct 7, 2024

This is my husband and my second time at your lovely vaca home,,, the first time we were guests of friends so this time we treated our family to a week at your home,,, everyone loved it!! The lanai is, of course, the highlight of your home, so beautiful, lovely view, so relaxing, a perfect setting for family meals,, I surely hope we can come again another time,,,, 🌴❤️⭐️

Martha J.10.0/10
Aug 19, 2024

This was a perfect space for our family and we all enjoyed it very much. It was a tad out of the way but we were primarily there to be together with our son and his family who live in Japan. The Kepharts were wonderfully accommodating of our needs and we were all grateful for that as it made our arrival and departure much smoother. Our young grandchildren were together for the first time and got along wonderfully well. They enjoyed the games, books and toys. Our sons and daughters-in-law and daughter loved the lanai and we all spent our mornings and evenings enjoying the sunrise and sunset. The kitchen was fully equipped and worked well with multiple cooks! Everything was really great.

joe u.10.0/10
Aug 10, 2024

The view from the porch made every sunset even more beautiful. A cozy home and family friendly

Kirk S.10.0/10
Aug 4, 2024

Great views and lanai. Comfortably furnished. Everything you need for cooking. Plenty of beach towels and chairs. Some things are dated but everything works. Lots of windows and fans but gets hot when weather is hot.

Richard M.10.0/10
Jun 29, 2024

My Family and I had a wonderful stay at this property!!!! Absolutely no misrepresentation of the property. You will find a home that is maintained well and stocked up with family in mind. The sunsets and ocean views are amazing. Stargazing from the lanai was one of our favorite nighttime activities. The property owners were very helpful in planning for the trip and they literally live right next door. We did have one issue during our stay. I contacted the owners before we departed for our daily outing and by the time we returned it was corrected, I only bring this up as an example of how responsive the owners are. We tried several beaches during our stay, Hapuna Beach State Park ended up being the overall favorite of our group, the park is about 12-15 minutes away from the house. Again, we had a wonderful time, I would not hesitate to rent this property again in the future.

Davi M.10.0/10
Jun 17, 2024

House was amazing and location was perfect. Overall we were thrilled with the property. I did send a couple texts to the owners and never received a response but not a big deal.

Alex K.10.0/10
Mar 25, 2024

This was our 4th stay at Hale Kephart as this is such a unique property. It has expansive ocean views and we saw whales every day while staying early March 2024. House has 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths, so very little time spent on waiting for open bathroom. Kitchen was fully stocked with utensils, pots and pans, dishes and fair amount of cooking oils and spices. Don and Kerrill have been wonderful hosts each and every time and can be a great resource for information about "The Spots". Already looking forward to next year's stay.

Katrina M.10.0/10
Mar 4, 2024

We spent every morning watching whales on the lanai. The house is very spacious. The weather is amazing on that side of the island. There were 9 of us that stayed here. It was very roomy. We loved our daily wildlife visits. We will definitely return and reuse this house!

Jeffry Stephen B.10.0/10
Feb 22, 2024

Great house, view, accomodations, friendly landlord

Cheryl J.10.0/10
Feb 12, 2024

This was the perfect place for our extended family to gather. Watching whales from the lanai and sunsets with green flashes was wonderful. Having toys for the young kids was great. Very well equipped.

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