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4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

About this property

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

Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all!

Gracious comforts of yesteryears and featured in the coffee table book, The Hawaiian House Now, the home is an historic 1895 structure, modified in the 1940s. Retaining the charm of old Hawaii with architecture and furnishings of the day, while satisfying the needs and aesthetic of today's lifestyle, you'll be captivated by its relaxed atmosphere and convenience being close to all of Kona's offerings.

Panoramic views of the ocean, Kona coast, tree canopy, landscaped yard, and surrounding pastures will amaze. The cool 1,200' elevation of Holualoa, the open lanais, spacious bedrooms, and a well-appointed kitchen are sure to please. The rural feeling of Hale Akala and the large established yard with old plantings of avocado, ulu (breadfruit,) fig, starfruit (carambola,) dragon fruit, and banana is guaranteed to take you away from life's stresses and please the senses.

Four bedrooms to choose from, of which three have their own private en suite. The fourth bedroom, with a queen-sized bed, is on the lower level of the home and adjacent to the TV/sitting room. Three sets of French doors extend to a terraced area in the yard, providing the room beautiful light. The middle (and main-floor) level consists of kitchen, dining, living room, two lanais, and two bedrooms with queen-sized beds. Upper-level master-suite has a king-sized bed, two window seats, single sleigh bed and pull out twin ottoman to sleep up to four adults in beds. The two wide window seats can sleep a young child. The sleigh day-bed area is just outside a door and separate from the master bedroom. In total, one king, three queens, and one single will accommodate ELEVEN people in beds the home's base rate is upon NINE guests. Extra guests will be charged a $50 per person, nightly. Two ottoman twin pull out options for overflow sleep two more and the window seats allow for two children more. Lower floor accesses the yard and outdoor cooking terrace via stairs from the kitchen as well as from the ocean-side lanai.

Separately rentable, a charming 1940-era guest cottage with a screened-in lanai, galley kitchen (toaster, microwave, electric kettle, fridge) and shower bath, privately situated across the driveway, sleeps two in a queen bed, allowing larger parties to use the entire property. As it is a separate booking, please scroll down the page to Owner Information to view this additional VRBO listing, #643478. Separate rates apply.

Take a leisurely stroll through the yard and grounds which includes a sixty year old coffee orchard to the south. The family's 38 pound Sivetz air-roaster is operated in the roast hale (house in Hawaiian) on property in the outbuilding in large yard to the north of the home. Schedule yourselves to see a roast occur and take home fresh 100% Kona coffee to friends and family. This same expansive yard to the north is super for bocce, throwing a football or frisbee. Sitting on the lawn chairs to take in a sunset spectacle is a favorite pass-time and will delight star-gazers, daydreamers, and cloud watchers. Gas BBQ in carport outside the kitchen door. A comfortable seating area on terrace below the kitchen has a charcoal BBQ and a teak dining set, certain to entertain the outdoor dining enthusiast.

Two friendly dogs and a social cat live on the property and will greet you and say hello on many occasions as you come and go.

**Please consider NOT purchasing single-use water bottles. The kitchen island's sink fixture is filtered water. In addition, our rain fed aquifer lens-sourced Hawaii county water is treated, safe to drink, and delicious! Please consider bringing your beverage flasks and using them while visiting the island! We all need to use less plastic! Thank you.

TA-193-208-5248-01 and GE-193-208-5248-01 tax ID.

Property manager

Lisa

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 and store extra beds
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys
If you've used extra blankets please wash a load or two and return to closets. Same for towels, either fold and leave on the counter in the laundry room, or mark them as washed on the counter

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Two window seats sleep children up to about age 8

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
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 fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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-193-208-5248-01, TA-193-208-5248-01

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

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Holualoa, HI

What's nearby

  • Magic Sands Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Keauhou Shopping Center - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Kailua Pier - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 9 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The Rocks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Laverne's Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Humpy's Big Island Alehouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all! located?

Located in Holualoa Village, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Dovetail and Studio 7 Gallery. Holualoa Gallery and Donkey Mill Art Center are also within 15 minutes.

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Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 161 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

S&K A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and beautiful

We enjoyed our stay so very much. The property fit everyone perfectly and the location was great for us. We shall be back in the future. Mahalo, Mahalo! The Aldridge Family
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Our stay at Lisa’s home was fantastic! The house was impeccably clean and well-stocked with everything we needed. Lisa responded quickly and was very accommodating. She has a beautiful home that was very relaxing and the view was spectacular!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holualoa Magic

Majestic views of Kailua-Kona coupled with a tranquil park-like setting. This was simply the perfect place for our family to reconnect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Holualoa

Lisa is the perfect host and we stayed at the perfect home for the 10 of us. Thank you Lisa!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry/Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

Beautiful ancestral family home with stunning views.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay

We really enjoyed our stay. 7 adults, plenty of space. A very unique property in a great setting. Best VRBO stay ever! Would highly recommend. Lisa was great as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view, peaceful & great host

We stayed Iron Man week, 8 adults, and location was perfect, away from all the crowd but also just a short drive. The place had amazing view, love the updated kitchen, had everything we needed for laundry, snorkeling, towels and welcome basket included Kona coffee😀. The property had a lot if history, lots of fruit trees we didn’t even know about. Host, Lisa, was very responsive & helpful. We definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay at historic Holualoa home!

Our family had a wonderful week long stay at this beautiful historic Hawaiian home.  It was a perfect gathering place for us while exploring the Kona coast.  We happened to be there on the first Friday of the month for Holualoa's night market when all of the galleries were open and they featured live music.  We loved the layout of the house and the beautiful original artwork throughout the house.  There are a number of window seats from which to relax and enjoy the views.  The lanai was very relaxing and has a territorial view. The sunsets were amazing. The kitchen is beautiful and well stocked.  The house comes with useful items including cooking and food items along with a full assortment of beach items such as chairs,  beach umbrella, snorkel gear, and boogie boards.  The layout of the house worked well with our group and we all thought it was such a nice stay.  Communication with Lisa was wonderful and she answered all of our questions and made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place!

The home is a special place and the grounds and view are spectacular! Our family enjoyed every minute of our stay at this beautiful property. The lanai and the lawn views of the sunset are absolutely breathtaking. Thank you for making this a perfect stay Lisa. We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return to Paradise

We were thrilled to return to this lovely property, and to introduce family to the Big Island and this Holualoa gem. With so many comfy places to enjoy the gorgeous ocean view, such an extensive library and so much lovely art to study it was hard to leave the house. The grounds were just as gorgeous. We could not have asked for a better place to bring our family!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

charissa g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We had an amazing time at Lisa’s home. So much charm and character. It was perfect for our family of nine. The views were spectacular especially the evening sunsets. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The View!!!

The home is cozy with a beautiful view!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine U., Prince George, BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful location with spectacular sunset views.

House was perfect for our stay with three couples. The views were wonderful and it was nice to spend evenings visiting in a cooler environment. The house is unique with lots of history and character.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful and unique Kona Coffee vacation

This house offered a really unique stay in Hawaii. The plantaion house provided the feel of what old Hawaii must have been like. We were all very comfortable and the kitchen might be better equiped than our home. The location provided easy access to the Kona attractions and the yard was spectacular. Lisa was great to coordinte with and also provided a tour of her coffee roasting operation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dayna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Truly Magical Hawaiian Estate

Our stay at this incredible property on the Big Island was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the sheer beauty of the estate. The home is impeccably maintained, with gorgeous artwork and meticulous attention to detail evident in every corner. It truly felt like we were staying in our family’s private Hawaiian estate—a perfect blend of luxury and comfort.The kitchen and bathrooms were lovely and exceptionally well-appointed, making it easy to cook and relax in style. The property provided plenty of space for our multigenerational family to enjoy each other’s company while still offering room to spread out and unwind individually. Whether gathering in the living areas or exploring the stunning grounds, there was something for everyone.A special mention goes to Lisa, who facilitated our stay seamlessly. Her care and responsiveness made everything even more enjoyable.This property is a dream destination, and we enjoyed anj unforgettable family getaway!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique and historic

Great place with plenty of room and nice outdoor areas. Host is accommodating and friendly
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blake C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Big Island Gem

Our family had a wonderful stay here and would love to come back in the future. Charming historic Hawaiian home with modern updates, stylish furnishings, unique artwork, and breathtaking views. Clean home with nice extras for beach and snorkeling. Host Lisa was very kind and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous property

We traveled to Kona for our daughter’s wedding. The property met our needs perfectly and Lisa was a fabulous host. We loved the space where we could wonder and explore.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even better than presented

You really have to stay at Lisa’s house to fully appreciate the views, the sounds, the incredible amount of antiques and artwork and the 7 acres of land. One of the nicest places I’ve stayed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., Gig Harbor, Washington. USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home and property with indelible character, history, and charm

We loved staying here. The home surrounds you with warmth and a feeling that we were enjoying the treasures of family lives. All the rooms are comfortable and inviting and so well outfitted to meet our every needs. Lisa is a wonderful and welcoming host, and we enjoyed her stories about the property. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay in fabulous Kona

We greatly enjoyed our time in this house. The view was fantastic, the accommodations acceptable, and the host friendly and responsive. We especially liked exploring the grounds, and the kids and young adults loved gathering new and mysterious fruits. When it's humid, the house can be a bit uncomfortable. The dropoff at the driveway from the road is intimidating. The roads to get to it are windy and hilly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Monica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Multigenerational trip

The house is beautiful and location is great! There are a ton of extras provided to help enjoy the island (snorkel gear, beach chairs/towels, etc.). There were lots of extras in the kitchen as well (spices, condiments, cooking oils, leftover and unopened stuff from prior guests, etc.) to lessen our grocery bill as we did a lot of cooking. Lisa and her daughter were lovely and provided extra candles and helped out where they could when electricity in the area went out (completely out of everyone’s control). All kids and adults really made some great memories in the house and we miss it already!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming paradise home

Lisa is an amazing and attentive hostess. We had no idea how awesomely charismatic and charming this how was actually going to be. The house has stunning views and many interesting things to look at. Beautiful art everywhere and many comfy places to relax. My family spent most of our time in the kitchen and lanai. The cupboards are stocked with many helpful things from spices to sunblock also all the beach things you might need. I would highly recommend staying in this home. My entire family enjoyed the stay and Lisa has awesome recommendations on what to do around the island. Thank you Lisa
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Yoko Y.

Thank you for perfect stay.

It was so nice to stay for our family. Bed was so comfortable.That traditional home is very clean.I can play ukulele guitar and piano.I can eat fruit from yard ! Their coffee was excellent. We had very nice time in that home! We want to go back again very much!! Thank you for everything Lisa!! We really appreciated that.

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

HISTORIC Hawaiian Treasure!

What a beautifully detailed house. Our host was very gracious and greeted us with apple bananas that were grown on the property. We loved all the different areas the house has to offer. Everyone one had lots of places to have private time to meditate, relax, take naps or wander around the vast property. The kitchen is divine and very appointed. The bedrooms are cozy and comfortable. We enjoyed painting, playing games and cooking. If you enjoy art and staying in a place where you will be inspired to create, this is the spot for you! We loved our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021