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Spend Thanksgiving in Hawaii - Wai'ula'ula at Mauna Kea Resort

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A heated pool
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 9279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Kamuela, HI
  • Place, Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mauna Kea Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mauna Kea Resort Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the area

Kamuela

When you stay at this vacation home in Kamuela, you'll be next to a golf course, a 4-minute drive from Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area and 7 minutes from Mauna Kea Beach. .This golf vacation home is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Hapuna Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Mauna Kea Resort Golf Course - 8 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Puako Beach - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Waialea Beach - 10 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hawaii’s Ultimate Donut - Hot Malasadas - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hico - Hawaiian Coffee - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Pueo's Osteria - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Orchid Court - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ikena Landing - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spend Thanksgiving in Hawaii - Wai'ula'ula at Mauna Kea Resort

Aloha and welcome to your slice of paradise at Wai‘ula‘ula, nestled within the prestigious Mauna Kea Resort. This rare 4-bedroom private home showcases sweeping ocean views, a private infinity pool, and a separate Ohana cottage with its own entrance — offering the ultimate resort-style experience in total privacy.

Step inside and take in the breathtaking panoramas of Kohala Mountain and the sparkling Pacific Ocean. Golf lovers will appreciate the front-row view of the 14th hole, making this home a perfect retreat for both relaxation and entertainment.

The main home offers three beautifully appointed bedrooms — a primary suite with a king bed and ocean views, a junior suite with a king bed and ensuite bath, and a guest room with a queen bed. The detached Ohana cottage features three twin beds.

The fully equipped gourmet kitchen features high-end stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, and everything you need to prepare and enjoy island-inspired meals. With its open-concept layout, this home invites seamless indoor-outdoor living — gather around the dining table inside or dine al fresco on the lanai, surrounded by ocean breezes and sunset skies.

Escape to your private ocean-view retreat at Wai‘ula‘ula, where luxury meets tranquility — and every day feels like paradise.

*Escape to paradise this September and October 2025 and enjoy 20% off our regular rates. The special rate is already reflected in the listed price—no code needed. Simply book and save!

Space

Primary Suite: King bed, ensuite bathroom, ocean views
Junior Suite: King bed, ensuite bathroom
Guest Room: Queen bed
Ohana Cottage: Three twin beds, ensuite bathroom, and private entrance
Professionally decorated with high-end island-inspired furnishings
Complimentary Mālie spa products provided for your stay
Stunning golf course and ocean views throughout the property
Private single-family home located in the exclusive Wai‘ula‘ula community

Home Amenities

Fully equipped kitchen with essential appliances, cookware, tableware, and more
Outdoor grill located on the lanai for island-style dining
Cleaning supplies provided for guest use
Fresh linens, including bedding, kitchen, and bath towels
Beach gear provided: towels, chairs, umbrella, cooler, and a few sand toys
Air conditioning throughout the home
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, cable TV, and streaming options
Private infinity pool and hot tub with ocean views
On-site parking for guest convenience

Experience

Golf enthusiasts will be thrilled with the recently reopened Mauna Kea Golf Course, featuring highly efficient ultra-dwarf Tif-eagle Bermuda grass on the greens and Tif-way 419 hybrid Bermuda grass on the tees, fairways, and roughs.

Hale Keanu is part of the Residential Guest Program (RGP) at Mauna Kea Resort, and the homeowners extend this privilege to their guests. Opt-in to the RGP, daily fees for 2025 are $260.00 per household / per day, and enjoy charging privileges at the Mauna Kea & Hapuna Hotels.

Area

Mauna Kea resort is located about a 35-minute drive North of Keahole-Kona Airport along the sunny Kohala Coast of Hawaii.  Luxury Resort amenities include championship golf courses, award-winning tennis, dining, cultural activities, Workout facilities, and the ultimate resort experience.

The area is known for its world-class beaches, Golf courses and cultural and archaeological sites.  Enjoy the humpback whale sightings during whale season between November and April.

Wai'ula'ula Complex

As a guest of Wai'ula'ula, you gain access to an array of exceptional amenities at the recreation center, including a heated infinity pool, a keiki pool for the little ones, a hot tub for relaxation, a fully equipped fitness room, and inviting lounges for unwinding. You can also make use of the grill facilities and the clubhouse kitchen to host gatherings with ease.

Furthermore, Mauna Kea Resort offers a collection of desirable amenities, and with a daily resort fee, you can explore the world-renowned Hapuna Beach Resort and all of its offerings.

Other things to note:

All LUVA Vacation Rentals properties are professionally cleaned, following enhanced cleaning protocols so you can vacation with confidence.
Guests are required to sign a rental agreement with LUVA Real Estate.
The home is stocked with essential household conveniences for the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry room.
A special Welcome Gift is provided for our arriving guests.
LUVA serves as your on-island contact before, during, and after your stay.
Resort Amenity Package fees are collected separately by the hotel.
Enjoy a personal LUVA greeting and home orientation upon arrival at Hale Keanu.

Holiday Booking Policy:

-->Please note; we can not accept or confirm "Instant Bookings" for our holiday seasons, December 15 - January 7, all years. Please email our Management team for availability and holiday season requirements and/or restrictions// Festive Seasons is non-refundable, non-changeable.

To ensure a seamless holiday experience, we have the following booking requirements for Christmas and New Year's stays:

- If booking over both Christmas and New Year's, a 10 night stay is required.
- If not staying for both holidays, check-in and check-out must fall between December 26–29.

Thank you for your understanding—we look forward to hosting you for a festive and memorable stay!

You need to know:

We wanted to provide you with some important information for our guests’ in preparation for their vacation to Mauna Kea Resort

~Renovation - Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel began a $180M renovation on April 15. The work is beginning in the Main Tower and access to that area of the hotel including the lobby, marketplace and shops along the Koi Ponds is closed. In addition, the Mauna Kea Golf Course is closed and will reopen in early December. Members and registered Residential Guests will continue to have access to parking (in the main parking lot), beach, pool & fitness centers and select restaurants.  And, of course, registration provides access to The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort & Golf Course with all amenities available.

STVR 19-371245
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private lanai. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a flat-screen television is provided for your entertainment.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a hot tub and a fitness center. Additional features at this vacation home include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GE-069-512-1920-01, TA-069-512-1920-01

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Spend Thanksgiving in Hawaii - Wai'ula'ula at Mauna Kea Resort Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TJ A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent home for four adults and two kids. Well stocked and incredible sunsets every night. I liked the location, up a bit on the mountain but close to everything - 5 min drive to Mauna Kea resort and the Westin. I recommend paying the fee to have the option to use the resorts - Mauna Kea resort beach exceeded expectations, not overcrowded. I would definitely stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home with great location. Property management was great and very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

View to die for

Situated on a golf course above the ocean with a great view. Beautiful home with well equipped kitchen and small pool and jacuzzi. Beds comfortable and large smart tv in living room but standard tv in bedrooms. Air conditioning control in each bedroom worked well. Shower in master bedroom required 5 minutes for hot water. Garage contained owners car and could not be used. Property well maintained. Adriana responsive to questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bob

Stayed for 21 nights in Jan 25. Very clean and well equipped property. Fantastic views!
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hapuna 2024

The location can not be beat!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina G.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Week In Paradise

This home is beautiful and very well equipped with everything that we needed. We loved that we had access to the beach club at The Mauna Kea. However, be aware that The Mauna Kea is undergoing a huge renovation and there is a lot of noise during the day. The kitchen is very large, we were able to have a chef come in and cook for us a few nights while there. The backyard is very nice with a beautiful pool. I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding celebration

We loved the home and all the amenities!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Celebration

Our daughters loved the home. It was a beautiful experience seeing them get ready for the wedding. Everyone loved the home. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

AJ K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunsets in Paradise

This was a great property. It was clean and very comfortable. The beds, often a problem at places, were amazing and everyone woke up refreshed. The views from the lanai are amazing and we were treated to stunning sunsets every evening. To make it even better, Adriana was able to provide quick answers to our questions. Overall, I highly recommend this property. Mahalo!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

AJ K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay in Paradise

The property is clean and very comfortable. The beds, often a problem with rentals, were really great. The views of the sunset here are simply amazing. On top of that, Adriana was extremely responsive to any questions or requests.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Extraordinary Home

This is a beautiful property inside and out! The views of the sunsets and golf course are lovely. Fun seeing the goats on the course. Pool and Jacuzzi were a plus and access to the 2 resorts kept us all busy and relaxing. All 9 of us loved this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great house, great service. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Pad in Paradise

Our family enjoyed a wonderful stay at this beautiful property. The house was exactly as described and portrayed, if not better. The floorplan is open and perfect for families. Bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious and bed extremely comfortable. The house is beautifully appointed with furniture and art that compliments the home and is fresh and updated. The kitchen is well stocked for those that enjoy cooking. We had everything we needed to cook delicious meals throughout our stay. It is clear the owners take pride in their home which says a lot. The property manager was great to work with - very professional yet warm and friendly. She provided us with great recommendations prior to our stay and met us at the property at check-in to fully acquaint us with the property which was very helpful. The view is impeccable and we watched numerous jaw dropping sunsets from the pool and patio. It is wonderful to have access to the hotel amenities as well but we found ourselves drawn to hanging out at the home. We will definitely be returning and look forward to enjoying this property again.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Views

The ocean and sunset views were fabulous! The home was very well appointed and we enjoyed grilling and cooking during our stay. Adriana was great prior to arrival and during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathilee G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home with great pool/spa and ocean view-perfect for our family of nine.

This home has everything a family needs for meal preparations, pool fun and beach toys with a wonderful beach just minutes away. The bathrooms are well stocked as well. It's in a great location and we truly enjoyed our early Christmas family gathering on this beautiful island. Adriana was very helpful and we highly recommend this vacation home.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

This is a beautiful home with a great view overlooking the sunsets on the Pacific. Could’ve been a little better with regard to service. I had to separately order and pay for a crib; we wanted a golf cart and that was hard to get; no cleaning services provided,.. but the house is great
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G., Salt Lake City

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful setting and gorgeous home

This was the perfect home for our family's first visit to the island. All 8 members absolutely loved the sunsets and daily beautiful views from the lanai. The spacious home was clean and well-stocked. Adriana welcomed us when we arrived and was helpful with our questions. We would love to return someday soon!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous home!

Clean and beautiful with all the amenities! Honestly the best rental house we've ever had. The 8 of us were very comfortable with all the space we had available - loved having en suites for each bedroom. Sunset views from the lanai were amazing! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

karen r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

Excellent stay and would come back again!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mauna Kea Vacation

This home was perfect for our family of eight! The home had a spot for everyone! Lots of beautiful gathering room both inside and out! Having a pool and spa was a bonus! We loved our nightly visit by the goats! The stargazing was fabulous! We look forward to a return someday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

This property is everything it was advertised to be and more. We enjoyed staying here and hope to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gemma R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Views

House was amazing and so were the views!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceeded our expectations!

Absolutely everything about this property is first class: the home itself; the view; the resort; and the property manager. Adriana was extremely welcoming and helpful during our stay. As difficult as it is to leave the amenities of the house, be sure to spend time at the resort too. The restaurants, beach and pool are amazing. This was a fantastic family trip and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic sunsets & great views

Perfect for golfers
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022