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🌺Mauna Kea Resort - Moani Heights Large Fun Family Home - Pool & Spa.

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

🌺Mauna Kea Resort - Moani Heights Large Fun Family Home - Pool & Spa.

When Laurance S.Rockefeller opened the Mauna Kea Resort in 1965, it was a new level of luxury for its hotel guests and now the guests of residential homeowners. Times have changed! At that time, Trent Jones Sr. was challenged to build a course on lava bluffs, but met that challenge and was honored by his son, Trent Jones Jr. decades later with an update to his father's design. Later, Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay stepped up to the task by creating an 18-hole course at The Hapuna Prince Beach Hotel now known as the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, a part of the Mauna Kea Resort.


Welcome to the Mauna Kea Resort!

Enjoy this beautiful relaxing vacation home in the exclusive gated community of Moani Heights.  It is geared towards kids and family who are wanting to explore the Big Island and perhaps take advantage of purchasing resort access and amenities through the membership of the homeowner.

This home offers a complete kitchen with updated cabinets, new applicances, granite counter tops, appliances and working desk to page through a local recipe book.  With ocean views from the kitchen, living room, and dining area, the lanai doors open to casual seating, lounge chairs for bathing, a BBQ and rattan dining set all flanked by a huge pool and hot tub. Heated pool and hot tub available at a daily fee.

This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home is situated on an acre providing a grand presence within the neighborhood. Each master king (2) offers a private full bathroom with shower, soaking tub, private toilet room and walk-in closet. Step outside through the lanai doors where you will have a private lounge area or a straight line to the massive hot tub.

The 3rd queen bedroom has an adjoining shower bathroom, and overlooks the entrance courtyard lined with plumeria trees. All bedrooms and two bathrooms were recently updated with new flooring.

The spacious media room with its own stand-alone air conditioning is where the fun will be, leaving the formal living room for those who want quiet while watching the spectacular sun rise and sun sets! The media room sleeps an additional 2 people and is a great place for the kids! High ceilings, tile floors, ceiling fans, and a large flat screen TV with cable is where everyone will want to be at the end of the day. Plenty of books and games for the entire family!

It is our sincere hope that you will build a tradition through the years, making the Mauna Kea Resort your home away from home through one generation after the other.

Effective April 2024 to November 2024 the Mauna Kea will be enhancing their hotel. They are still open. Full beach and amenity access still prevails. The Westin Hapuna Golf Course remains open, while the Mauna Kea course is getting a make-over. Daily fees are published under house rules. Rates are updated annuallly.

STVR-19-351693

Property manager

Donna Brucato

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Spa tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee grinder
  • Spices
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

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.
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

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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

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
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, 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 TA-034-617-6000-01, 620160140000, GE-034-617-6000-01

Property is also known as

Mauna Kea Resort Moani Heights Family Home Pool/Spa Ocean Views

About the neighborhood

Map
Kamuela, HI

What's nearby

  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mauna Kea Resort Golf Course - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Waialea Beach - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 14 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ikena Landing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mauna Lani Coffee Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pueo's Osteria - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Island Hopper Taproom - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 🌺Mauna Kea Resort - Moani Heights Large Fun Family Home - Pool & Spa. have a pool?

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

Is 🌺Mauna Kea Resort - Moani Heights Large Fun Family Home - Pool & Spa. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 🌺Mauna Kea Resort - Moani Heights Large Fun Family Home - Pool & Spa. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🌺Mauna Kea Resort - Moani Heights Large Fun Family Home - Pool & Spa. ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 🌺Mauna Kea Resort - Moani Heights Large Fun Family Home - Pool & Spa. located?

This family-friendly Kamuela vacation home is located by the ocean, within 2 mi (3 km) of Hapuna Golf Course and Mauna Kea Beach. Manta Ray Point and Hāpuna Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

🌺Mauna Kea Resort - Moani Heights Large Fun Family Home - Pool & Spa. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had everything we needed for our 5 night stay over Thanksgiving!
This property was simply amazing. We are last minute planners and booked this about 2 weeks before our stay over Thanksgiving 2024. Donna was SO helpful before, during and after our stay. By far the best host I have ever encountered at a vrbo. She even left us a few surprise goodies for our arrival! Completely unexpected and very appreciated! This property had everything we needed to make our Thanksgiving wonderful (besides the groceries or course). It was spacious for our crew of 6 (2 adults, 4 kids under 10), and it also had a pack'n'play and high chair ready and available for us. Check in was seamless. We got in late and had zero issues finding the place or getting in. We opted not to purchase the resort access since there are plenty of other things to do on the island. We did hit the Mauna Kea beach a few times but get there early, the parking lot does fill up fast! Hot tub and pool were perfect for us. There was a book with insutructions on the pool and hot tub, i did have questions on warming up the hot tub but Donna put me in touch with someone who was able to help me with it quickly! Super easy. There was a cooler that we used daily, and some misc beach chairs and toys for the kids. All were very appreciated! Conveniently located near several of the best beaches on the island. We will definitely stay here again when we come back to the big island.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for a stay in paradise!
This home had everything we could need or want. Conveniently located next to some of the best beaches on the big island. We enjoyed excursions including snorkeling at the reef by the Captain Cook monument as well as hanging out at this home’s pool and hot tub. Beautiful sunsets each night. Would definitely choose this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian m.

Liked: Cleanliness
She’s a butte
Zero complaints. Everything was as pictured and described. 10 out of 10
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

erica m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect big island home
We loved our time here. The house is spacious, clean, quiet and private. We loved having our own pool. The neighborhood is very quiet. The kitchen has everything you need. The house is very clean and comfortable. We will be back
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Peter A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Missing Attention to Detail
The property was pretty and fit our needs well. It was well appointed, and comfortable. We liked the location. However the property manager lacked an attention to detail that detracted from the trip. To begin with, she did not consistently reply to my inquiries within a business day. The check-in instructions were somewhat confusing, and included, for example, an incorrect street name. (It was a "court", not a "circle", a minor difference that matters if you're using a navigation app that can't find your vacation home!) Once we arrived at the property, I went to guest services of the associated resort to pick up our passes. We had not been pre-registered, as we were supposed to be and had paid to be. When I asked why, the person behind the counter guessed the name of the property manager I was dealing with. Clearly I was not the only client to have this experience. At the house, the hot water didn't work. So the showers were cold and the pool was unheated. It was Saturday. The property manager told us she would call the maintenance people on Monday, as they were closed over the weekend. On Sunday, the maintenance people showed up on their own to clean the pool. We asked them to fix the heat, and they did. They pointed out they were available 24/7 and assured us we could call them any time. That was not the information the property manager gave us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Buck H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house to stay in Hawaii
Our family really enjoyed this house. There were four of us, and we had plenty of space with bedrooms and bathrooms for each of our adult children plus us. We enjoyed the pool. Initially it wasn’t heating but after messaging the host it was fixed quickly. We enjoyed the view from the house. It was well supplied. Instructions were clear. Place was clean. Area is very quiet. We would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maryann C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Excellent property
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Annabelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful with areas to improve
It was a beautiful home and ample space for four adults and two kids under 10 years. The views were breathtaking however, pool was not cleaned before we arrived. My family and I cleaned it ourselves on the first night. I liked the fact that the depth was safe for the little ones. The heating between hot tub and pool malfunctioned during the first two days. After some back and forth texting (lol many text messages assuring the manager we were following the instructions) , Donna herself came out to fix it with the handyman. The pool was fixed and cleaned. Bring kitchen supplies. Be sure to bring basic supplies ie sugar, coffee filters, citronella candles etc. I noticed that swim gear was available ie snorkel gear but make sure to clean them well and check they work. We got out to the beach and realized their snorkel masks needed to be replaced. Easy fix via renting equipment on the beach. Hapuna’s beach does not disappoint at all! Treat yourself to a cabana! Remember that when you rent this home an additional $165 per night will be charged for resort amenities automatic at the end of the stay, Irrespective if you use the resort amenities or not. Just be aware of that. I will say the resort amenities are stellar and we enjoyed ourselves. Overall, I think Donna tried her best with communicating with us but we could tell she was very busy. It was a nice stay and everyone enjoyed themselves for the most part. We will likely find another place next time because of communication issues, timeliness to fix house concerns, cleanliness, and resort fees.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephen w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Relaxation
Donna was great to deal with as we had 7 fun filled days of beach, golf and greats eats. The house is laid out well as the 2 Masters bedrooms are on opposite sides of the house. Kitchen was stocked of everything as we went to the store in Waikoloa Village for 4 nights dinners. Went to Merrimans and Bamboo otherwise and Manta. Wonderful memory and we will return. Thanks Donna!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke M., Savannah, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Very comfortable property on pretty grounds. The house, pool, and grounds all looked better in person than in the pictures. I would stay again! Luke
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yoshiko A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation
This house and it's location was perfect for our family of four. We used all the amenities that both hotels offered as well as having our own pool. When you first walk in, the view of the pool and the ocean just blew us away (the photos don't do it justice). We enjoyed the sunsets from the patio and the star gazing was incredible (you can see the Milky Way and shooting stars). The snorkeling at Mauna Kea and Hapuna Beach were fantastic. We also saw the Manta Rays at night at Mauna Kea. We drove to Hilo (1.5 hours), Kailua-Kona (30 minutes), Waimea (15 minutes) and the top of Mauna Kea (1 hour). I wish we had more time to explore! Donna was extremely responsive with any issues that we had. We are definitely coming back!! Mahalo!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visit with adult kids
We have stayed at Mauna Kea many times. Several times at the hotel and twice at other homes/villas. This home is on the other side of the highway, away from the hotels and beach, so it is Not an easy walk to the beach. The home is nice, each bedroom has its own bath and the rooms are reasonably private at night. The house layout is good, the living room is a little small, but is right off the poll area, so it was fine for the 6 of us. If you had a bigger group with maybe small kids, there is a finished garage, turned into a large family room area. The pool is nice and pretty large for a private res., but not good for lap swimming. The views are ok, nothing to write home about, sort of peak a view. We stayed one week here with our adult children and their partners. The home worked out very well for the comings and goings of everyone and we could hang by the pool when all together.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect family getaway
Beautiful, well stocked home, very comfortable, lots of outdoor seating
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Kona Home
Perfect property for our family. Donna was very responsive to any needs that arose. Would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a beautiful, peaceful location
We loved staying here and hope to be back as soon as we can! Lovely house on a small hill with beautiful landscaping and views. We had a great time with the pool, as well as access to the Mauna Kea resort and its perfect beaches. Donna was very pleasant and responsive to communicate with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derrick L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Big Island place!
This place was amazing! Was fully stocked with EVERYTHING from cleaning supplies to laundry supplies, towels, pool and beach toys etc. There was nothing we had to run out and get, it was all there! House was clean and comfortable! Having two master suites was a huge bonus! Plenty of room for the 7 of us! A huge part of what made our stay so memorable was getting the access to the Mauna Kea Resort! Highly recommend getting that! It’s only a 5 minute drive from the house (20 minute walk). The resort looks brand new and has a great gym, pools and one of the best beaches I’ve ever seen! Our only issue was the hot tub was not working while we were there, but Donna (owner) has promised to make that right. I cannot wait to go back to this place! Amazing!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best VRBO Experience Ever!
We have stayed in many VRBO properties over the past 15 or so years and this is, hands down, our favorite. Everything about this house is perfect. Donna makes booking & check-in a breeze. We will be back! Mahalo for a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home!
This was perfect! We had 5 adults and 3 eleven year old grandchildren and it couldn’t have been better! The kitchen was extremely well stocked, the layout for this large family was perfect, the pool and lanai was wonderful and what a gorgeous view! We all HIGHLY recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrian K., Littleton, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Big Island Stay!
Donna was amazing to work with and attended to all of our needs. She was responsive and helpful with all of our requests. I highly recommend staying at this beautiful property. It was well stocked , perfectly located, and overall… beautiful. The rooms are as seen in the pictures. If not better. Stop looking for another place, book this one :).
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The house, pool and location were perfect. The property manager was responsive and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location & glorious views
This property was in great condition. It had everything we needed for our stay. The home was organized & it had a detailed check-in & check-out. We loved the pool & hot tub and used them daily. Donna was very communicative & responsive. The beaches at both resort properties were worth every penny. We'd love to visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethany G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous home! Loved the pool and beaches!
This is an amazing house and location. The pool is perfect and the ocean views from the pool/hot tub are breathtaking. The kitchen has everything you need and I loved the separate dining and living rooms. We did the beach club and enjoyed access to all the resort pools and beaches as well. We're already planning our next trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay at Moani Heights
The house was perfect for our vacation, it accommodated our party of eight very well. The kitchen is well equipped and the house is comfortable. Only drawback is that while the house sleeps eight people, it does not have a dinning table, inside or out, that accommodates eight people comfortably. Having access to the Mauna Kea Beach Club was key. Overall the house works well and we will look to rebook it next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
We had an amazing stay at this residence for our family of 5 adults. The house and location were even better than I expected. The view is amazing! It was perfect having our own private home with pool and spa, but had all the amenities of both resorts! I had a minor question and Donna was so quick and helpful. This was the perfect place and I hope to return soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT STAY🌸
We had the most amazing stay at this residence. The house exceeded our expectations and the location was perfect. Access to two beach clubs was an added must and once we got tired of the beach, we came home to a beautiful private pool with an epic sunset!! House was clean and well equipped for our two families of 5!! Pictures are good, but in person house is even better! Hosts were very helpful, responded quickly and even left us a nice bottle of wine for us upon arrival. Everything was perfect. We will be back for sure🌸
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021