Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all!
About this house rental
Situated in Holualoa, this attractive house for $500 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. 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.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Holualoa, HI
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(137 Reviews)
5.0
Two families enjoyed the wonderful house! More than enough space for 9 people. Lisa was a great host, answering all our questions and giving recommendations. The property is beautiful and the sunset on the lanai is breathtaking. If we ever come back to Kona, we would definitely stay in the “pink house” again!
5.0
We had such a lovely time staying on Lisa’s property for Christmas this year. Lisa had the house decorated for Christmas time and it was like a home away from home! Situated a short walk from the town of Holualoa, the property overlooks Kilua-Kona and the ocean making for some epic sunsets. The home itself is beautiful and has all the character and charm of an older Hawaiian property. Given the amount of bedrooms and extra beds, my family of 8 was very comfortable with the layout and led to a wonderful vacation for all. Highlights were the kitchen area where we were able to make a Christmas dinner, the fresh fruit from the property that Lisa provided for us, the beautiful views sitting on the lanai, and the media room where we could watch our Baltimore Ravens play on Christmas Day. Overall, I would recommend Lisa’s property to anyone looking to have wonderful stay on the Kona-side of Hawaii.
One thing to note is that there are chickens on the property so be prepared for an early wake up from the rooster. They didn’t bother us much since we are from EST so the early wake up helped fight jet lag. Also, given that the property is higher in the mountain, the tree frogs are also pretty loud at night. After a while though, it’s almost like a sound machine putting you to bed. Neither of these things bothered my family, but are good to note if you’re sensitive to sound at night.
5.0
Really cool place. Fruits off the trees, animals, walks around the property, dinners in the big kitchen with sunset views, kids reading in the book nook, short drive from house in country to town.
No problems, great time.
5.0
Great place with plenty of room and nice outdoor areas. Host is accommodating and friendly
5.0
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.
5.0
A rare chance to stay in one of the few remaining truly historic houses on the island, with a fascinating history and life of its own. This is the place for you if you need several bedrooms/bathrooms and LOVE old houses.
Not fancy, but funky and unique.
A most fascinating collection of artifacts and art, many of them created by the ancestors of the family that have owned this home forever. Host Lisa could not be nicer, more helpful or charming. The perfect elevation keeps the home a very pleasant temperature, the grounds are gorgeous, and of course, the views from the many lanais are fab.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
We had three generations of my family in for a 10 day vacation. Was perfect for all of us. Thanks to Lisa for a truly memorable stay. Very much hope to come back one day.
5.0
Loved our stay so much especially all the outdoor spaces where family can hang out. The property has lots of fruit trees and Lisa was generous in allowing us to help ourselves to them. We made homemade lemonades, enjoyed fresh papayas, fresh squash and star fruits. We can’t wait to come back.
5.0
Loved our stay so much especially all the outdoor spaces where family can hang out. The property has lots of fruit trees and Lisa was generous in allowing us to help ourselves to them. We made homemade lemonades, enjoyed fresh papayas, fresh squash and star fruits. We can’t wait to come back.
5.0
Beautiful property, great place to stargaze, and great ocean views.
5.0
We had such an amazing time at the coffee farm. Could not imagine a better place for our family. Beautiful view, lovely old home, amply supplied with everything needed. This house feels like you are walking into a piece of history. The kids had so much fun in the huge yard playing badminton and basketball. Hoping that someday we can all meet up at this beautiful house again.
5.0
Lisa is great to work with. Coffee is wonderful and the house is much more spacious than you might think it is, which is nice when you have a lot of family members in one place. The giant limes were a favorite. Also loved sitting on the window seats with a cup of coffee and enjoying the view. We didn't see the dog much, which was a disappointment to my animal loving daughter, but we saw Hobbes, the cat, a lot. We loved him and weren't bothered by him. We have 4 cats, one with a similar personality, so he reminded us of home. Lovely large table, which we used for games. Lots of books and games at the house, which was nice.
5.0
The view of the Kailua Kona area from 1200 ft above it coupled with its close proximity make it a perfect place for any activities in or near Kona. Sited on an old coffee plantation, the coffee produced on site is amazing. The variety of foliage along with the sounds of nature make it a wonder world for small and big children alike.
5.0
The view of the Kailua Kona area from 1200 ft above it coupled with its close proximity make it a perfect place for any activities in or near Kona. Sited on an old coffee plantation, the coffee produced on site is amazing. The variety of foliage along with the sounds of nature make it a wonder world for small and big children alike.
5.0
Our family loved staying here, it was an incredible rustic country home on the hill packed full of interesting art and character, with stunning views to match. The coffee was top notch as well and made every morning that much better, and Lisa was very gracious and happy to show and talk about the operation. The house was well stocked with everything we needed, more so than any other vacation rental we have seen. All the comforts of home and more.
5.0
We had such an amazing stay and host Lisa was awesome. First of all, this house - an former plantation property - is such an iconic representation of old Hawaii without feeling like an ‘old’ rundown property. On the contrary, from the large spacious and well equipped kitchen to the indoor/outdoor lanai to the large grass area with 180 degeee views of the ocean, there was so much to live about the property.
We were 2 families totaling 10 people and had plenty of space (we rented the cottage as well). The kitchen was the regular gathering spot with a nice size table surrounded by large screened windows, a window seat, bar stools and plenty of counter space to divide and conquer the evening meal prep.
By day, we either enjoyed the expansive property or made the 10 min ride down to town or one of the beach spots. Lisa has fully outfitted the property with chairs, towels. Boogie and surf boards, snorkel gear… even water shoes in a variety of sizes.
In the evenings it was back to the kitchen, followed by dinner in the dining room that accommodated all 10 of us very spaciouly, followed by games on the Lanai. And, wherever we went, we were able to enjoy music thru the built in speaker system.
The bedrooms provided a lot of options. I was a fan of the ocean facing room on the main level with private bath and a wall of windows. Our friends took the upstairs master which has several adjacent areas for kids and it’s own private bath. The other main level bedroom has a peaceful view of the garden and another private bath. The last bedroom is downstairs adjacent to a TV/game room. It’s a very cool room lined with plantation doors to the garden. Just be aware that this room does have stair access from the outdoor lanai which does not close off and no bathroom on that level. It worked great for our group with the two kids that used it sharing the master bath, but you do need to be prepared. The bed does have a mosquito net around it so the kids did not have any radical bug encounters.
Last was just the old Hawaii charm, from the decor, to the book lined walls (lots of great things to read), to the fruit trees and the chickens roaming the property.
We loved our time here and think you will too!
5.0
We loved our stay! We had a family of 6 adults and 5 kids (ages 16-5) and this house was perfect! Lisa was lovely and very welcoming. We can’t wait to stay again.
5.0
A very unique, large and expansive home full of books for sitting, staircases a plenty Old fashioned dormer windows and curios from Hawaiian to antique tea sets.
If you are a garden lover, this one will transport you into the pages of lush garden. I wanted to be there most of the time!
5.0
Enchanting house on a hill in Halualoa
A very unique, large and expansive home full of books for sitting, staircases a plenty Old fashioned dormer windows and curios from Hawaiian to antique tea sets.
If you are a garden lover, this one will transport you into the pages of lush garden. I wanted to be there most of the time!
5.0
We loved our stay! We had a family of 6 adults and 5 kids (ages 16-5) and this house was perfect! Lisa was lovely and very welcoming. We can’t wait to stay again.
5.0
Wonderful property!
We loved our stay! We had a family of 6 adults and 5 kids (ages 16-5) and this house was perfect! Lisa was lovely and very welcoming. We can’t wait to stay again.
5.0
This plantation house was very spacious and accommodated our party of 11 and the cottage, an additional rental, was a relief for the other party of 2! Made our family reunion all the more successful and awesome. Lisa was the best hostess and the house had EVERYTHING!!!
5.0
Breathtaking views and the beautiful grounds.
This plantation house was very spacious and accommodated our party of 11 and the cottage, an additional rental, was a relief for the other party of 2! Made our family reunion all the more successful and awesome. Lisa was the best hostess and the house had EVERYTHING!!!
5.0
I stayed with my family in the main house and cottage (June 2022) and we all loved having this expansive property available. ?The location is in the hills so it feels like you're tucked away in a private retreat on the island, with great views of the water
5.0
Love the location
I stayed with my family in the main house and cottage (June 2022) and we all loved having this expansive property available. ?The location is in the hills so it feels like you're tucked away in a private retreat on the island, with great views of the water
5.0
Lovely and unique
A lovely and unique place to stay
5.0
A beautiful home with a country feel overlooking the ocean
Loved our stay at the beautiful well decorated home. Enjoyed all the views and gardens. Home is clean. The back Lanai is so nice to sit on in the evening. Just an amazing home. Highly recommend.
5.0
We booked this amazing property to host our families in celebration of our wedding. Lisa was amazing and sweet, she shared details about the history and the coffee farm. She was very attentive and even brought us fresh eggs from
Hilo when we couldn’t find any! The views in every room are breath taking. The home itself is cozy and spacious at the same time. We truly enjoyed our stay and hope to visit again one day! Thank you Lisa!
5.0
Wedding Getaway
We booked this amazing property to host our families in celebration of our wedding. Lisa was amazing and sweet, she shared details about the history and the coffee farm. She was very attentive and even brought us fresh eggs from
Hilo when we couldn’t find any! The views in every room are breath taking. The home itself is cozy and spacious at the same time. We truly enjoyed our stay and hope to visit again one day! Thank you Lisa!
5.0
7 adults had a great stay on the property! Very eclectic property with amazing art and relics. Fantastic Bocchi ball lawns surround the property. Had countless hours of competitions while sipping the local beers and perfecting our Mai Tai recipe. Wild chickens and birds constantly moving about and a jungle themed ambience at night set the stage. Lisa was very accommodating and also roasted some coffee on the grounds for us. Kitchen was well stocked with everything you need along with many spices. Aloha!
5.0
Vacation in Paradise
7 adults had a great stay on the property! Very eclectic property with amazing art and relics. Fantastic Bocchi ball lawns surround the property. Had countless hours of competitions while sipping the local beers and perfecting our Mai Tai recipe. Wild chickens and birds constantly moving about and a jungle themed ambience at night set the stage. Lisa was very accommodating and also roasted some coffee on the grounds for us. Kitchen was well stocked with everything you need along with many spices. Aloha!
5.0
Our stay at Hale Akala was wonderful! Perfect for family time as well as for personal down time. The home is unique in layout and provides amazing Kailua-Kona/ocean views from almost every room. Lisa was fantastic and genuinely cared about our comfort, providing everything a house would need for our stay, and then some.
The family roasted coffee, "Blue Sky", is so good too! It is roasted there on the property so you know you are getting the freshest cup possible and is the best part of waking up.
If you are staying on the Kona Coast, our family and I highly recommend Hale Akala.
To Lisa: MAHALO!
5.0
A Stay in Paradise
Our stay at Hale Akala was wonderful! Perfect for family time as well as for personal down time. The home is unique in layout and provides amazing Kailua-Kona/ocean views from almost every room. Lisa was fantastic and genuinely cared about our comfort, providing everything a house would need for our stay, and then some.
The family roasted coffee, "Blue Sky", is so good too! It is roasted there on the property so you know you are getting the freshest cup possible and is the best part of waking up.
If you are staying on the Kona Coast, our family and I highly recommend Hale Akala.
To Lisa: MAHALO!
5.0
Authentic Aloha Spirit
Can't say enough about this place. Everything the description says and more. Sprawling ranch-era house, lots of room to spread out, beautifully decorated with authentic Hawaiian folk art, antique bottles, and unique furnishings. A comfy chair in every room. Breathtaking views of Kona and the ocean make for incredible sunsets, whether from the spacious lanai or the large lawn. Awaken to soft, cool breezes and birds chirping. Lisa was friendly, accommodating, and informative, left us treats of fresh fruit from her garden (papaya, bananas, limes, yum), plus she roasts great coffee on site. She is totally committed to the house (which has been in her family for generations), her guests, and Hawaii's aloha spirit. It's a bit removed from the tourist action in Kona (about a 15-min drive), which was just fine for us. If you want a quiet, unique, clean and spacious Hawaiian experience, this is the place for you. Mahalo, Lisa, for everything!
5.0
The house was beautiful, spacious and accommodating in every way. We explored the entire island over the course of a week but loved hanging out and cooking meals at the house as well. There are great ocean views from the kitchen and most of the bedrooms. Lisa is a wonderful host who gave us a tour of her coffee production and roasting facility right on the property. She gave us great advice on the best beaches and restaurants. One of the things I love about the Big Island Is its laid back, informal vibe and Lisa embodies this beautifully. So grateful we found this place.
5.0
Trip of a lifetime
The house was beautiful, spacious and accommodating in every way. We explored the entire island over the course of a week but loved hanging out and cooking meals at the house as well. There are great ocean views from the kitchen and most of the bedrooms. Lisa is a wonderful host who gave us a tour of her coffee production and roasting facility right on the property. She gave us great advice on the best beaches and restaurants. One of the things I love about the Big Island Is its laid back, informal vibe and Lisa embodies this beautifully. So grateful we found this place.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Holualoa?
The average price for a rental in Holualoa is $228 per night. This rental is $272 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all!?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony / patio.
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