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HAWAIIAN DREAMS COME TRUE AT O2- Luxury Mauna Kea Rental Home

HAWAIIAN DREAMS COME TRUE AT O2- Luxury Mauna Kea Rental Home

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Open concept inside and out. Salt water infinity pool.
We never tire of this view...especially with Maui visible to the north.
Enjoy our spa nightly for the star-gazing show.
Property grounds
Kitchen featuring top-of-the-line appliances and 2 granite islands to sit around

Overview of HAWAIIAN DREAMS COME TRUE AT O2- Luxury Mauna Kea Rental Home

10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10269 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Waimea, HI
  • Popular LocationHapuna Beach State Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMauna Kea Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationMauna Kea Resort Golf Course7 min drive
  • AirportKailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Master Bedroom

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

HAWAIIAN DREAMS COME TRUE AT O2- Luxury Mauna Kea Rental Home

The Hawaiian word for family is ohana and we affectionately call our home, O2 or Ohana 2, as it is our family vacation home and we would love to share it with the you!

Marvel at the shimmering Pacific Ocean and tropical Kohala Coast views from our inside living space as it opens onto the lanai where you can just kick back, relax, swim in the salt-water infinity swimming pool (heated with no additional cost), enjoy the Hawaiian sunset from the outdoor dining area, and end the night stargazing from our spa sipping. Our luxury home has a seamless indoor-outdoor living plan.
Recently remodelled and newly furnished in an open-concept style. Relax in our living room with comfortable seating to enjoy our large screen HDTV with cable, DVD, stereo system and Xbox 360 or sit at our games table adjacent to the TV area and play your favourite board/card games while listening to Hawaiian music.

When you have won (or sadly lost) the last hand, move from the games table closer to the kitchen and sit at our O2 bar, one of our two granite topped islands in the kitchen. This bar/service area features a wet bar, wine fridge and elevated counter area that easily seats 4-6 family/friends.

Enjoy cooking in our fully equipped designer kitchen with granite countertops throughout. There are two cooking "triangles" and our kitchen features a Viking range, Sub-Zero fridge, Bosch microwave and Bosch dishwasher. You can also prepare Big Island local fare on the outside gas grill on the lanai one step from the kitchen for your convenience.
Of course, if you prefer not to cook the award winning restaurants of the Manna Kea and Hapuna Price resorts are at your service!

We have a HDTV (on a swivel bracket) in the kitchen that you watch from the bar or the dining table. The dining table seats 8 comfortably. There are sliding patio doors on two slides of the dining area and a panoramic window on the third. All outward views from the dining table are of the Pacific Ocean and Kohala Coast. You can also enjoy your meals at the lanai dining table which seats 6. We usually dine with 8 easily and roll 2 chairs from the games table. We enjoy watching the Mauna Kea sunset and the pool lights from the lanai dining area. We also have up-lit some of the palm trees in the back yard with beautiful effect. They are lit in a way that doesn't disturb the nightly galaxy of stars show!

The house is air conditioned throughout (central air) and each of the beautifully designed four bedrooms have full bathrooms (three en-suite), ample closet space, and HDTVs.
There is a laundry room at the back of the kitchen which houses a washer and dryer. You can also reach this through the double-car garage as it is a main thoroughfare into the kitchen from the garage.

The master bedroom with a king size bed opens directly (2 sets of sliding glass doors) onto the back lanai with the pool and spa. Wake up to ocean views along the North Kohala Coast with Maui majestically appearing in the distance. If you want to catch up on TV or Netflix, there is an HDTV on the dresser against the wall across the from the bed.

The master bathroom has a double vanity, soaking tub, separate toilet and walk-in shower. One of the sides of the indoor shower is a glass door that leads into a private area with an outside shower and meditation bench. Many times in our stay, we use this as a place for all to shower off after a day at the beach before we jump into the pool or change for the evening.

The second bedroom has a king bed and windows facing the inner courtyard. We find this the coolest and most ambient bedroom because of the location. The HDTV is nicely tucked away on a shelf inside the closet across from the bed and is easily accessible and visible when you open the mirrored-glass doors. It has an ensuite bathroom with a single granite-top vanity, toilet and a walk-in shower. The door for this bedroom is closest to the kitchen - best for those who want late night snacks ...or are last to bed!

The third bedroom, which we call "the kid's room", features two extra long twin beds and windows facing the inner garden. There is an HDTV on the dresser against the wall facing the bed. This bedroom has its own door to the main bathroom with a walk-in shower, granite topped vanity and toilet. It doubles as the bathroom to the open area of the house. As this bedroom is closest to the living room, we find this room is best for the kids and those who like to stay up late gaming or watching TV.

The Ohana Suite (a self-contained unit) has a private entrance and features a king bed, queen sleeper sofa, small living room, HDTV, walk-in shower, toilet, kitchenette with bar sink, microwave, fridge, as well as flatware, dishes and glassware. This suite has an air conditioning unit that is controlled separately from the main house for your own comfort. There is also a small private lanai that is frequently used by the Ohana suite family for early morning coffee. This suite is best for a family with young ones where the adults feel most comfortable with their children sleeping in the same room.

Not only do we feel very comfortable in our home, we love O2 because of the view, privacy and serenity...and it has something for everyone. We installed a new pool surface last year and converted our infinity pool to a salt-water system. We find that this is much easier on the eyes, skin and bathing suits! We also resurfaced our shuffleboard court and spend a lot of time here in the late afternoon before dinner. Lawn encircles the property with play areas on all sides. We like that there is a lot of room to run and play.

Guests ask us what we do during our time at O2. Some get up early and go to the gym. Some attend yoga class at Mauna Kea Beach. Some tee off. Some sleep in! We usually have breakfast around the O2 island bar and the kids head off to group lessons at the Seaside Tennis Club ($25 per lesson) with the adults in tow. We then head to the Mauna Kea Beach (voted one of the top 10 beaches in the world) for the rest of the morning. We also enjoy snorkelling there in the early morning or one of the neighbouring beaches. Many times we head to Waimea for lunch and to buy groceries for dinner. We love going to the Waimea Farmer's market on Saturday mornings. We usually spend the afternoons in our pool and then head to the beach for a swim before dinner. Dinner is on the lanai and we close the evening playing card/board/video games or enjoying the starlit sky from the spa.

Because we have a membership in Mauna Kea Resort Services, you are eligible (with a $220 per day fee for the group (Please note the increase in price as of November 15 2021). With this you can enjoy all the privileges and amenities of the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. This includes the sports club, spa, Seaside Tennis Club, 2 championship golf course, 2 beaches, 2 pools, resort restaurants, ocean activity center, kids club, business center, free parking and valet parking.

Come and feel the Aloha vibrations, enjoy all sorts of activities, shopping and magnificent restaurants of the beautiful Big Island or simply relax and enjoy our home. We want to make your Big Island stay at O2 a memorable one!



Property manager

Gail K
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number TA-155-523-6864-01, GE-155-523-6864-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Kamuela

This vacation home is located in Kamuela. While the natural beauty of Mauna Kea Beach and Hapuna Beach State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course. Manta Ray Point and Pua Mau Place Botanic & Sculpture Garden are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Hapuna Beach State Park - 5 min drive
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 7 min drive
  • Mauna Kea Resort Golf Course - 7 min drive
  • Waialea Beach - 8 min drive
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 15 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mauna Kea Cafe & Market - 7 min drive
  • Island Hopper Taproom - 13 min drive
  • Tommy Bahamas Tropical Cafe - 13 min drive
  • Pueo's Osteria - 20 min drive
  • Copper Bar - 7 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Earl D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
O2 Big Island
Hosts are fabulous as is the property manager. This house never disappoints with a great location, spectacular ocean views, and sunsets that pictures cannot adequately capture.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home
Everything was amazing, the home is beautiful and well-stocked, property manager was very attentive, couldn’t have asked for anything more!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing vacation!
We traveled with a group of 8 plus a baby and this house was absolutely perfect! So spacious and beautiful. The access to the Mauna Kea and Westin was also such a nice perk as well! The property manager got back to us right away with any questions we had and was so helpful. Will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alec Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Stay With Everything we Needed
We stayed at this beautiful home with our children for a week and everything was amazing. The views are spectacular. The kids spent hours at a time in the pool and spa. We even got a few games of shuffle board in. The garage had some umbrellas, beach chairs and beach toys, and there were plenty of bath and beach towels. We also paid for use of the Mauna Kea Resort and Westin where umbrellas or towels are provided. The house was well equipped with everything you need in the kitchen, a nice Weber propane bbq, first aid kit and more. It was nice having TVs and cable in all the bedrooms, but most of our time was spent outside. Check in and check out were a breeze. The property managers were super friendly and helpful. We’ll definitely stay again. Thank you for sharing your amazing home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely AMAZING!!
This home is amazing, from the house itself, to the pool, to the location, to the incredible 180-degree views of the sunset over the west coast of the island!! I literally teared up the first time I walked into the living room, knowing that I had chosen the perfect house for our first Hawaii family vacation! The pictures do not do it justice. The house was spotless when we arrived. It had everything we needed including linens, paper products, and laundry detergent, along with lots of spices and cooking supplies. The kitchen was the largest and best one I've ever seen. There was snorkel gear, beach chairs, boogie boards, and beach coolers. And the on-island concierge was incredibly helpful throughout our stay. All 9 of us LOVED staying here!! It was so hard to pack up and leave!! We would all recommend this house for the best family vacation ever!! Thank you for sharing your home with us!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gail K

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Our family has been staying at the Mauna Kea since 1997. We purchased this home in 2012 and upgraded throughout 2014 and 2015. We refinished the pool and upgraded to a salt water system which is very easy on the eyes, skin and bathing suits!
For a truly tropical experience, we added a private outdoor shower nestled in meditation garden complete with bench connected via a glass shower door to the master bathroom to allow for a truly tropical experience. The outdoor shower area/meditation garden can also be accessed via a gate from the poolside so you can shower after coming from the lanai, pool or beach.
On the inside of our home, we converted the office area into a fourth bedroom. The kitchen was completely remodelled installing top-of-the-line fixtures and appliances. We love the new open concept of our home removing the wall between the kitchen and living room and replacing it with an island which features a wet bar and sub zero beverage fridge. We also added a games table between the living room and the kitchen island. We find ourselves playing games there most nights after enjoying our dinner on the lanai dining area watching the incomparable Hawaiian sunset.

Why they chose this property

We love the Big Island! The local beach is rated top worldwide with snorkelling steps off-shore.The large home allows plenty of space for the whole family. Our home is designed work for you so your vacation is easy. We love the combination of living like a local but having access to all the vacation extras you could want.

What makes this property unique

1.We have a meditation garden and outside shower off the master suite that is accessible from the outside through a gate. We love having an outside shower that can be used after a day at the sandy beach.
2.The entrance to our home is gated with only two properties on our street (ours is one).

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