This is a beautiful place. Plenty of room for our family. 3rd bedroom does have a separate entrance but, it was fine for our older kids! Beautiful drive to get there and beautiful views. It is a drive from bigger areas but, we travelled most of the island so it was kinda in the middle. Would definitely stay there again
Once you know that there aren’t many sand beaches on the island this property really shines. There’s a local swimming/fishing hole within easy walk, and then it’s central to exploring the other attractions around Kona and Volcanoes
With a long sabbatical from work, we wanted someplace that would feel like home on the big island and we sure found it here. Enough space for our 4 adults and 3 kids, with games to play at night. We used the supplies to fish and swim and snorkel at the nearby swimming hole almost every day and/or took chairs/coolers/boogie boards to the beach. The house was perfect! And if we needed anything, Cheryl was super responsive. I’m so glad we picked this house and our stay was everything we could have hoped for.
This house is exactly as described. Room for 8 (if 2 are thin and short or are children). The host is very communicative and helpful. The check in and check out process is very easy. There are games in the basement and the host has a whole shed of snorkels, fins, chairs, beach equipment, etc. Really great if you've come from far and obviously couldn't pack your own.Why this house might not be for you: it is rural. If you want to go to Kona it's 1 to 1 1/2 hours away. Volcanoes NPS is about 2 hours away. If you are looking for restaurants or activities, you will be doing a lot of driving. Except for a few beaches, most of them are a drive too because you're on a mountain...it's a slow, curvy ride everywhere.If you are a nervous driver or get carsick, this is not for you. The road is steeped and very curvy. My family doesn't get sick...until our last day. But it was fun to see the mongooses and wild pigs in the road. If you like long, hot showers, this is not for you. There is little water in this area...you can't drill a well into volcanic rock and there's no public water. So you are taking short showers as the host requests. Also, I don't think I ever had a HOT shower. Even if I insisted on taking a 2-minute shower before my kids, the water would get warm (I always describe it as "llama spit") but never hot.
The property has everything you could hope for. Space, plenty of sleeping arrangements, toys and things you might need for your trip, beautiful views from a gorgeous porch, and one of the most helpful and gracious BnB hosts I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with. Book this place, you'll love it.
This was our first visit to the Big Island and we stayed for 10 days. We had a blast! Cheryl was a wonderful host. She lives on the property, which is nice because she’s close by if anything comes up and she has great suggestions on stuff to do nearby. But she was very respectful of our privacy and we only saw her if we sought her out. The house was perfect for our family with four young children. It’s very lived in and not so nice that I was stressed out all the time about my kids being kids, but clean and plenty of room for all of us to have space. However, several appliances in the kitchen were broken, like the juicer and toaster. The grill wasn’t working when we were there either. But the deck is a lovely place to have family meals, and Cheryl was so thoughtful and accommodating for our family’s needs. She left us a high chair, a pac-and-play, and a little cosleeper—all very much appreciated! The only drawback to this house was the location—if this is your first time visiting, do your research! Getting to this house off the main highway took about 15-20 minutes on a very steep and winding road. We went out adventuring everyday and the kids were carsick before we even hit the highway. It’s also a lot further south from Captain Cook than it shows on the VRBO map. Also the neighborhood this house is in is quiet and seems safe enough, but there are several houses in the area that made us question that as we were driving in. Overall it was a nice stay.
Great host, great location. About an hour from Kona, definitely need a car to get around to other areas of the island. But the area is very scenic so the drives were nice. The host was really responsive and left us a bottle of wine and chocolates. Would stay at the house again.
Our extended family of eight recently stayed at this beautiful beach house in Hawaii, and we couldn't be more pleased with our experience. The property provided plenty of room to spread out, plus there were adequate spaces that allowed us to gather and enjoy time togetherThe house was clean and comfortably furnished for lounging around inside as well as out on the deck. It has a well-stocked kitchen with everything we needed, an array of games to keep everyone entertained, including a ping-pong table plus snorkels/masks, towels and coolers for beach outings.The house was off the main highway down a steep winding road and located close to the water. It was in a quiet neighborhood away from the congestion of traffic. There is a good view of the water, spectacular sunsets, and beautiful night sky viewing. Cheryl, the property owner is a good communicator. She lives close by and is familiar with beaches, restaurants, etc. She acted quickly to address a plumbing issue that was quickly resolved.Overall, this beach house exceeded our expectations and provided us with a memorable and relaxing family vacation. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a spacious and laidback place away from the tourist congestion of Kona. We can recommend this house without reservation. Aloha!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this unique place. We especially loved the huge lanai, the presence of many doors & windows, the cute geckos and neighborhood birds! Cheryl is very responsive and helpful!
An incredible property with a lovely hostess. The home has everything you could need for a comfortable stay. Lots of space for a big group to spread out. Amazing, rural location with easy access to the highway and civilization.
We loved this place and it’s location. The view is great, a quiet safe neighborhood, good water pressure, clean house. The deck was definitely the most used area for our family, listening and watching the waves with birds singing as the sun rises or sets. it was truly amazing.
Great set up for a family with children
We made a last minute decision to go to Hawaii for Christmas and got lucky to find this home. Host was super communicative and easy to work with. Lani was great with views and ocean breeze. We wanted beds and rooms for 5 adults so this worked out well. Having 3 full bathrooms was a bonus. Quiet town and lots of driving but that was perfect for our adventures going to volcano, beaches and waterfalls. Great family memories for a lifetime.
Chose this house because of location. Our first time on the big island so wanted to visit both Hilo and Kona side. Location allowed for good options each day as it was less than 2 hours from Hilo, and only an hour away from Hilo . House is great and host is super responsive. You can tell how much this house is cared for.
The home is somehow cozy and spacious at the same time. Very charming decor and has a ton of stuff for family nights. Our family has 2 adult children, one teenager, and two 12 year old boys so we packed the house, but everybody was easily accomodated, slept well and enjoyed all the "extras". Downstairs has a great game room style feel, with video games, darts, ping pong and pool as options. Fun time for sure.
The house is in a quite area and bbq'ing on the deck in the evening, watching the sunset is the thing of dreams. Easily accommodated our 7 member family with room to spare. Definitely on our list to rebook when we return to the big island!!!
Cheryl is a great host. Her communication is perfect. The house is spacious, clean and you will find everything you need.
We used the house mainly for sleeping.
There are no coqui frogs or mosquitoes. Ideal for a peaceful sleep. We enjoyed our stay very much.
This is the perfect place for a quiet family getaway. House has everything you could ask for with comfortable beds and pillows. Full kitchen with spices on hand. Game room and dvds on first floor. Incredible views from balcony and snorkeling sets, kayaks, boogie boards etc. Private, primitive snorkeling site that can be reached scrambling over lava rocks (stairs washed out)- Not for small kiddos or anyone needing assistance, but most people would have no problem, especially since it’s so private & lots of fish! Canoe launch and beach just down the road for others. There is with grocery store about 30 mins away and house is down a twisting hill, but remote location is ideal to get away from tourist locations and an incredible night time star viewing! Will be going back. Host is terrific and will answer any questions you may have. Highly recommend!!
We loved this property! It is located outside of the hustle and bustle of Kona and Hilo, but the views and the house itself are worth the drive. Located about halfway between Hilo and Kona, we had easy access to either side of the island and SUPER easy access to our favorite beach: Punulu'u. Our host was wonderful and we had very easy and open communication with her. The house was awesome and fit our family of 5 plus my husband's mom and my parents. We would definitely stay here again without hesitation and will definitely be encouraging our friends and family to stay here as well!!
This place has so many amenities that made our vacation a delight. We were made to feel very welcome by our gracious host who answered all our questions. The house is delightfully decorated and has plenty of seating inside and outside. We loved the view and being able to see whales, waves and fishing boats from our deck chairs! This is a great place for a family vacation!!
There were 4 of us. My husband and 2 of our 20 somethings. Everyone had plenty of space to themselves for work, fun and relaxation. The house was very accommodating. The deck is everything! For gathering, for eating and for viewing the ocean. The drive in and out of the neighborhood is something to be aware of, and driving was a big part of getting to see the island and all it has to offer. Everyone forgave the driving since it was so nice to be back at the house!
The house is beautiful and wonderfully stocked with everything you may need. Cheryl was a great host. However we ended up having to leave early as we could not handle the drive in and out with 99 turns just on the road down and over 300 to go to Kona! Great place if you don’t want to do anything but relax!
We enjoyed our stay very much! Perfect way to spend a week away from reality of everyday life.
Highly recommend. As others mentioned, be careful on the winding road.
We enjoyed our stay very much! Perfect way to spend a week away from reality of everyday life.
Highly recommend. As others mentioned, be careful on the winding road.
Quiet neighborhood. House had lots of toys and amenities. Very relaxing and enjoyable stay
Quiet neighborhood. House had lots of toys and amenities. Very relaxing and enjoyable stay
Great location, great property, close to the water and many other locations we had planned. Host was fantastic!
Great location, great property, close to the water and many other locations we had planned. Host was fantastic!
We used the house as a home base to explore the island on many excursions. The highlight was watching/hearing the ocean and waves from the deck while eating breakfast each day, then soaking up the ocean sounds at night under the stars. Very comfortable accommodations with superb house host who is informative and friendly with a love for Hawaii.
We used the house as a home base to explore the island on many excursions. The highlight was watching/hearing the ocean and waves from the deck while eating breakfast each day, then soaking up the ocean sounds at night under the stars. Very comfortable accommodations with superb house host who is informative and friendly with a love for Hawaii.
The Makai Hideaway is a gem. It is well-equipped and worked well for our family (three generations). There are a numerous personal touches, and Cheryl is a very conscientious and responsive host. She has left guidebooks, information and even her own top 10 list. There is a lot to see and do on the island, so we did a lot of day trips. Everyone appreciated the large lanai, especially in the morning and at sunset. We often had gecko guests (very cute). The kids (teenagers) loved having their own space and their own beds on the lower level, especially after staying in more crowded accommodations earlier in the trip. Do make sure you read the listing carefully as the access to the lower is external- Cheryl is very open about this and it was fine for us but it would not work for everyone. The “swimming hole” nearby proved to be an excellent spot for snorkeling- on par with many more well-known places- though we could only go toward to end of our stay as the waves were too rough initially.
Worth a special mention: We bought mac nuts in their shells from a stand on the road down to the house, and everyone loved cracking and eating these.
The description of property was spot on! It is exactly an hour and half south of Kona and is in a very quiet neighborhood. The house is well equipped for staying staying there. We found the nearby swimming hole and ventured in for a quick swim. There is plenty of beach equipment and we used the snorkels.
