The proximity to Manini Beach is magical. Susan went above and beyond to make our stay special, including putting out toys for our kids to play with on arrival. The kids adored the shark and volcano rooms. We loved it. Thank you.
B. Noelani I.
Jul 21, 2025
Susan is great! Great location!
Great location and house to stay in! Had everything we needed and was clean! Susan was a great host as well making sure we knew all about the volcano eruption making sure we didn’t miss it!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Captain Cook. The house is comfortable and clean, with great toys for kids! The beach park access walking distance from the house was really nice.
We had a great stay - walking distance to snorkeling, and our hosts were lovely!
We stayed at Hale - Hanai with my husband, children, parents, mother in law and daughter's boyfriend. The house was spacious and clean. It was very convenient to have access to a washer and dryer.
We were a group staying together and attending a Zen retreat in Captain Cook. The location was perfect, a short drive to our retreat and a very short walk to the ocean. Susan was wonderful and very responsive to our needs. We had a beautiful time here. Mahalo
We were a group of nine people, three generations (grandparents, parents, kids), from two different states. This venue allowed us comfortable sleeping quarters for all and other living space for board games, movies, dining, and plotting out our next trip to beautiful near-by beaches. Our host provided us with a small pool for the 3-year-old and toys and books galore. In short: great place, great location, great support. Mahalo!
Lots of beach accessories for us to use (snorkels, noodles, plenty of towels) and walking distance to the water. Full sized washer/dryer were very useful. We really enjoyed our meals outside on the back patio; there are mosquito tikki torches but you may want to bring mosquito repellent as well. Susan was very sweet. Beware that a neighbor's rooster will most likely wake you up at 5am every day and there are a lot of cushions/pillows/carpets/rugs everywhere which could affect allergy-prone individuals.
We had such a good time and Susan took good care of us. Made us feel welcome and like family. Gave great recommendations. We didn't realize the prop
Hale Hanai was delightful. The property is surrounded by greenery and tropical flowers for privacy, and yet with so many windows to allow in the light, the property is both serenely private and light and bright. We were three generations of family ranging in age from 5 to 78 and Hale Hanai was perfect for all of us. It is squeaky clean, with all modern conveniences, and a wonderful, traditional Hawaiian Plantation style feel with beamed natural wood ceilings and many other natural wood accents. Susan even provided a lovely Hawaiian Christmas Tree decorated with many colorful Hawaiian leis. The hosts were both gracious and thoughtful of our needs. We had a delightful stay.
Maui Landscape S.
Dec 19, 2024
Susan is a great host
We stayed for 10 days, celebrating a family birthday with siblings and our adult kids. The two living rooms (upstairs & downstairs) made it more comfortable having a large gropu.
The house was clean, ready, and well-equipped with tons of beach towels and kitchen supplies. Susan was really responsive and helpful, too.
The house is well-located for a drive to Volcanoes NP. The house is about 17 miles south of Kailua-Kona, and at the bottom of a 4.5 mi hill below the highway. This was fine for us as we didn't want to be in the more crowded areas and weren't going out to eat., etc. We loved the short walk to Manini Beach for frequent snorkeling and it's a short drive to 2-Step Beach and Honaunau Bay for more fabulous snorkeling. We used Ehu & Kai Adventures to rent kayaks twice for kayaking and snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay. That made 3 outstanding snorkeling areas within easy reach of the house.
This was our first trip to the islands in October and we were surprised at how warm it was. The house had fans in every room, but it was still quite toasty, cooling off finally in early morning.
We live on the Big Island but on the East side so, when looking for a place to stay we needed it in the Kealakekua Bay area. This was perfect for us, it was large enough for all and special treat for us, it was almost next door to our granddaughter and her family. The wedding venue was at a Equestrian Center very close. There is a park and of course the bay within walking distance. All in all it was a great place.
We loved this VRBO! The surroundings are beautiful. Short walk to Captain Cook Cove for fantastic snorkeling and other great activities. Our kids loved exploring for geckos and other wildlife. The house had everything we needed and was very spacious, which was important for our big family. It was a great place to come home to for rest and relaxation after a day of Hawaii adventures. We had several online interactions with the host and in all of which she was extremely prompt in responding, very helpful, and kind. Thank you for helping make our first Hawaii experience a great one!
Property was very clean. It's up in the hills on a windy road about 15-20 minutes out of town. We liked that it was a bit out of the way but in a nice way. We walked 10-15 minutes a came to a little well known snorkeling spot. It's a private property that allows access. I has a nice outside patio next to beautiful plants. Overall, a very nice place.👍
Our family’s stay at Hale Hanai consisted of three generations - grandparents, adult children, and two grandchildren. There was plenty of room for everyone in the two-level home set in a tropical setting very close to Kealakekula Bay.
Everyone enjoyed the stay there. Our host, Susan, was very accommodating and easy to communicate with.
The property was amazing! Both the house and yard were so inviting. Loved the gorgeous landscape and how close we were to the water. The host was wonderful. She knew this was a surprise Christmas gift for our kids and set up a darling Christmas tree inside the home.
Nice home with a good location
Great location, great host, house big enough to give each of us some room.
This house was in a perfect location for a family looking for adventures on the southwestern side of the island. House was 10 minutes from Two Step Beach and the Place of Refuge, and 2 minutes from the main kayak departure point for Captain Cook. We had a mix of generations and families, so having two stories, two family rooms, and a lower kitchenette in addition to the main kitchen was extremely comfortable for everyone. Everyone found their happy place here, including teens, tweens, grandparents, and parents looking for a quiet lanai for a coffee. The toddler was especially happy, with lots of toys, kid books, a crib, booster seat, and a beautiful yard. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
We came as a group of 8 people and it was very enjoyable visit. The house is big and has enough space for everybody. Susan is an excellent host, takes good care of her guests and communication is very easy. I would recommend for anyone who wants to come as a group. Thank you Susan for making our visit so enjoyable!
We had a great time staying here. The house was very nice and clean. It is well stocked with everything you need. Susan was a great host-greeted us with a basket full of yummy treats as well as a basket with toiletries in case we had forgotten anything. We would definitely stay here again.
5 minute walk to the ocean. 10 minute drive to 2-step. 10 minute drive to Capt Cook trailhead. A nice base for vacation. Definitely recommend!
Loved the location, short walk to the bay which was lovely to take our morning coffee to.The kitchen is mostly stocked with what you need to make dinners an a great bbq outside. However lots of spiders an webs an mosquitos, was glad i brought my own coils as the tiki torches were all almost out. Theres alot of space in the house but there's also alot of personal stuff an oversized furniture which makes it very difficult to bring suitcases in an open them up. All of the rooms while decorated nicely have just a few too many things in them. Overall we had a great trip with great memories an can't wait to return.
Susan was an incredible and hospitable! Her home was lovely and well cared for and we very much enjoyed our stay. It was a great spot for my 4 year old daughter as well she enjoyed the toys Susan had pulled out and books as well! We really appreciate being able to stay here and my mom is already looking to go back to the Big Island again and stay!
The house is a 2min walk from the bay, manini beach, and the kayak launch. Perfect place to be!! The home is beautiful and accomodating for family groups. Highly recommend!
Loved this property - the location, just above Manini Beach, was perfect for morning walks. Loved the little fruit stands along the wayl
Susan was very helpful and generous. Our 3-year old grandson loved all the toys. Lots of games and beach equipment. There were 11 of us and we all fit!! Thanks for a wonderful stay, Susan.
Far enough from traffic and bustle to allow relaxation, but close enough to experience all that Hawaii has to offer. Short walk takes you and your coffee to the ocean to watch dolphins.
We loved this rental for our family of four, though we could have doubled our numbers and been comfortable. We like being away from the hustle and bustle of condos and all that, so this was perfect for us. You are a quick walk to a gorgeous bay. Minutes drive to the best snorkeling on the island. An hour-ish drive to other fantastic beaches up and down the coast. The top floor feels like you are in the tree-tops.
