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Reserve Your 5 STAR Big Island Get-a-way ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Guesthouse in Waikoloa with an outdoor pool

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Kimi's Bamboo Guest House offers an island lifestyle on a private property with tropical gardens, a bamboo grove, and seasonal fresh papayas and mangos. Enjoy the private lanai and sunset deck for outdoor dining or barbecuing on the Weber grill.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Map
Waikoloa Village, HI

What's nearby

  • Waikola Village Golf Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Anaehoomalu Beach - 20 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 23 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 24 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 28 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smash Daddy’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kohala Coffee Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hico - Hawaiian Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Island Fireart - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hawaii’s Ultimate Donut - Hot Malasadas - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Reserve Your 5 STAR Big Island Get-a-way ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Property highlights
Reserve Your 5 STAR Big Island Get-a-way ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ provides amenities like golfing on site and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Tennis courts, an electric car charging station, and barbecue grills
  • Outdoor furniture, games, and books
  • Beach towels and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Reserve Your 5 STAR Big Island Get-a-way ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site

Things to do

  • Books
  • Communal pool
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Tennis

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No outside guests allowed overnight.
No daily cleaning service included in rate. Weekly housekeeping service can be arranged for an additional fee.
We do not rent to students or singles under 25 years of age unless accompanied by an adult.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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-095-861-3504-01, TA-095-861-3504-01

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Upscale Old Hawaii Private Guest House

Frequently asked questions

Does Reserve Your 5 STAR Big Island Get-a-way ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Reserve Your 5 STAR Big Island Get-a-way ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Reserve Your 5 STAR Big Island Get-a-way ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Reserve Your 5 STAR Big Island Get-a-way ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Reserve Your 5 STAR Big Island Get-a-way ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ located?

Situated in Waikoloa, this guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1 km) from Waikola Village Golf Club and within 9 mi (15 km) of Waikoloa Kings Golf Course and Waikoloa Beach Golf Course. Queens' Marketplace and Waikoloa Kings' Course are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Reserve Your 5 STAR Big Island Get-a-way ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, well maintained.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

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

Quaint and quiet

Go see the sites and come back and relax.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

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

Waikohola paradise

Quiet, clean, beautiful sunsets, and wonderful host
Stayed 29 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mj S.

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

Lovely Ohana

We enjoyed our stay at Ms.Kimi'slittle Ohana.Good location....a bit of a drive to beaches but convenient to shopping needs. Quiet neighborhood with lots of privacy. Because of the hilltop location there's usually a breeze and it is generally cooler than down at the beach.The owner is a lovely lady and everything went smoothly.You won't regret staying with Ms. Kimi.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN G.

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

Big Island

Great neighborhood. Quiet and peaceful homebase.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

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

Sweet place

Lovely, cozy Property manager very personable
Stayed 21 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Vivian H.

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

Bamboo cottage.

A great place to stay, very comfortable cottage. Kimi was a great hostess and easy to talk to. Mahalo
Stayed 22 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Return Visit

This was our second visit to Kimi’s ohana and we were just as enchanted as our first visit…a delightful experience
Stayed 44 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie E.

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

Very special o'hana

If we could give Kimi a 10 star rating, we would! A month of perfection! The ohana was everything promised and then some! We're coming back!!!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

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

Relaxing Stay

We loved our stay at Kimi's guest house. The house is very comfortable for two people. The kitchen is well equipped and we cooked in almost every night. The location is convenient to north-end beaches, Waimea, Hawi, MaunaKea, the supermarket in Waikoloa Village, and of course the excellent Waikoloa Community pool. We swam every day, at least once and usually twice.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

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

See below

Kimi Cook Wells is a great host. The Ohana Is nice, and private as well. It is in a quiet neighborhood and yet not far (5 minute drive) from the grocery store. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 62 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Billie M.

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

Waikaloa Village Ohana

You will love the Ohana! Kimi is great to work with and made my stay fun. The Ohana is very close to supermarkets, restaurants, local beaches, Mauna Kea, great farmer's markets and more! I loved the quiet solitude! Kimi also provides things you will need like beach chairs, a beach umbrella, a cooler and beach towels. I hope you enjoy your stay as much as I did. BJM
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francois D.

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

A little gem!

Kimi's guest house is the perfect place to unwind and relax. It's tasteful, quiet and very comfortable. Great location in the sunniest area of the island too! Some of the best beaches are right around the corner and the north side of the island is just breathtaking. We had a lovely time and really miss waking up to beautiful birdsong.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maryann H.

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

Amazing

Everything went smoothly and we really didn’t need air conditioning!!!! The breeze felt wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

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

Lovely, well appointed ohana

After searching through many listings, we decided to book Kimi’s ohana. Previous reviews are spot on! It is comfortable and a good value. The landscaping and partial ocean view from back deck enhanced our stay even more.Efficient a/c unit maintains your comfort. Kitchen is well supplied with quality dish and cookware. Also a gas grill to bbq that wonderful island beef!We enjoyed visiting with Kimi, and meeting her rescue cat Harley! Kimi is always available, but respects her guests privacy as well. This property is quite the little gem.Laurie D
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

amanda b.

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

perfect hideaway

What a lovely perfect place to spend our time on the big island!! Tucked away in a lovely neighborhood that was central to Waikoloa, Waimea, Volcanoes, and even Hilo and Kona, we could not have asked for more. The property itself is beautiful, with fantastic sunset views, and early morning sunshine and birdsong. The ohana itself has everything you could possibly need for outdoor adventures, the beach, cooking, relaxing, enjoying downtime, or a perfect nights sleep ( the bed is fantastic). The only downside was having to leave-it is truly a peaceful oasis for living out a remarkable vacation. Kimi is a wonderful host and human being, and we are happy to have found her amazing ohana and been able to spend a few weeks of our lives sharing her separate space!! Many thanks Kimi!!! Hui Hou!!
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

goran b.

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

quiet and clean village spot

Kimi is a great host and I must say that my 5 weeks flew by. I didn't think I'd like being away from the ocean's door step but I actually enjoyed not being in the resort areas right on the Kona coast. The ohana is clean, highly functional and comfortable. Internet access was never an issue and from the back patio/kitchen you have a direct view of the sunsets ... if you're not down by the waterline which is 15 mins away. I have a feeling that I'll be back!
Stayed 35 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward and Karen H., Bend

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

WHO COULD ASK FOR MORE!

Great location and even better a charming home away from home.....Very quiet and restful. All the needed amenities for our 6 week stay..... an easy drive to all the local beaches, farmers markets with shopping for supplies minutes away. Beautiful sunset view from the back lanai. AND topping it all was our gracious host Kimi!
Stayed 43 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

PEACEFUL

The best word to describe the Bamboo Ohana is peaceful. From the moment we stepped in the door we felt peaceful. We woke to bird songs every morning, beautiful sunsets most nights and lulled to sleep with the sound of the breeze in the bamboo. Anything you might need for a wonderful time was provided. Kimi is a excellent host.
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

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

Fantastic spot

We loved staying at Kimi's Ohana in Waikoloa village. We have stayed in a number of locations on the big island including resorts, beachside vacation rentals, vacation rentals in waimea, hawi, volcano, kona, etc. and each has there strengths. The beauty of Waikoloa is that it provides access to the benefits of all the locations on the big island from a central spot. Plus, the village itself is a pretty great place to be with the pool, tennis, pickleball, golf and great places to walk right out the door. Plus Plus, Kimi's place is awesome. Plenty of privacy, very well appointed, great taste in decor, nice outdoor spaces to eat, drink and visit, and best of all, Kimi is a superb host.
Stayed 22 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott H., Portland, OR, US

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

Quiet, private retreat

Well appointed, inside and out. Host was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

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

Perfection in Waikoloa!

I really feel like staying at Kimi's guest house was a gift! The house is beautiful and well appointed and offers such a sense of privacy. Everything we needed was available. Kimi is an amazing hostess and it was a pleasure to get to know her. The pictures she shows of the property are just how it appears (yet more beautiful when you're there). Add in the privacy, weather, beautiful breeze, gorgeous flowers and plants and you have the perfect place to spend your vacation!!!!!!
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

David C., HENDERSONVILLE

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

A Peaceful Paradise not far from our favorite beaches and restaurants.

Gracious Host and lots of privacy which we value. Small kitchen served all our cooking needs and gas grill also. Even though no A/C never felt hot as breezy and ceiling fans in all rooms. Bigger then it looks. Highly recommend (but don't book the weeks when we return)!
Stayed 15 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

ronald b.

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

Waikoloa Ohana

Was a perfect spot for us for a month stay. Property at the end of a culdesac. Lovely and quite. Private small patio perfect for breakfasts and happy hours. Walkable distance to golf club for lunches and to the grocery store. Small but very complete. We stayed a month and loved it.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

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

Paradise in paradise

This Ohana is truly wonderful. The setting is private and peaceful, surrounded by lush tropical landscaping, offering both inside and outside living spaces. It is sparkling clean and well appointed, with everything for a short or long stay - a complete kitchen, comfortable living room, cozy bedroom, two outside sitting areas and even a washer/dryer, all tastefully decorated. Waikoloa Village is a super convenient location with an excellent micro climate. The host, Kimi, cares deeply about her guests and is warm and welcoming. Her kindness touched our hearts and we can’t wait to return. 🌺
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2021