Title: Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all! Holiday home in Holualoa with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all! ![Dining - Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all! (Holualoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33970000/33969200/33969190/f71edee7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. Away from it all! 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(Holualoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33970000/33969200/33969190/3b4accbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Step into the charming Hale Akala, a historic 1895 structure with architecture and furnishings that evoke old Hawaii's relaxed atmosphere. Panoramic ocean views, tree canopy, and landscaped yard will captivate you as you unwind in this Kona retreat with spacious bedrooms and a well-appointed kitchen. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms3500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place 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 primary-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 primary bedroom. In total, one king, three queens, and one single will accommodate eleven (MAX) people in beds in the home. 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. 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. \*\*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 amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - 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 - Smoke-free property ### 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 - Snorkelling 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 ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110070000/110067100/110067058/c36f3095.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kona Oasis: Ocean Views, Chill Pool, AC, Beautiful 4 bedroom home in Kona Kahaluu-Keauhou - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=110067058&PinnedHotelID=110067058&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31780000/31772200/31772181/w1290h968x0y0-4616d50d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanview, private pool, 5 acres of avocados! 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Same for towels, either fold and leave on the counter in the laundry room, or mark them as washed on the counter Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules No loud voices after 10pm. Consider cottage renters across driveway. Close house doors to keep voices inside if you are up later than 10pm. Manually lock car doors to minimize key fob horn soundings for the consideration of others on property! NO events or parties on property. No outside guests of home renters. Request for must be via Vrbo email, a text, or a conversation with owner Lisa. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Two window seats sleep children up to about age 8 ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 transport to and from this property ## About the area Located in Holualoa Village, a neighbourhood in Holualoa, this holiday home is in a rural area. Kailua Pier and Moku‘aikaua Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Magic Sands Beach and Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary. Kona Le'a Plantation and UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and cave exploring nearby. [Visit our Holualoa travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Holualoa.dx183149) [View more Holiday homes in Holualoa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Holualoa-Private-Holiday-Homes.d183149-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C19.61186%2C-155.94977&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gppjWY_ywelOZ43cksP-Vtzq--E=) Holualoa, HI ### What's nearby - ![Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden which includes a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063967/4e8308de-514f-426c-92af-316eda089540.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles - ![Kailua Pier featuring general coastal views, tropical scenes and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526965066/99e32530-c24c-4477-bb66-01cc6dee85aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kailua Pier 8 min drive \- 4.0 miles - Dovetail 1 min drive \- 0.8 miles - Studio 7 Gallery 1 min drive \- 0.8 miles - Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course 32 min drive \- 22.5 miles ### Getting around - Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) 23 min drive ### Restaurants - Sunset Kai Lanai 9 min drive - Shaka Tacos 10 min drive - Magics Beach Grill 9 min drive - L & L Hawaiian BBQ 10 min drive - Gecko Girlz Shave Ice Shack 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Holualoa Ranching-Era Estate near Kailua and Keauhou. 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[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 157 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annette B. 14 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy What a lovely home. Gorgeous scenery, well stocked, comfortable. Lisa surely made us feel like family. I would highly recommend this unique, historical home as part of any family vacation ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/cdb3d14e-cda7-455a-a4ab-5f3c4703cf25-1760414658358.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Annette B. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jason A. 25 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice, clean, and cute. Perfect get away with an exceptional host. ##### Jason A. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### S&K A. 12 Apr 2025 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 ##### S&K A. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David T. 28 Jan 2025 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. ##### David T. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ana L. 20 Mar 2025 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!!! ##### Ana L. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### charissa g. 30 Jul 2024 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. ##### charissa g. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom M. 16 Aug 2024 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! ##### Tom M. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine U. 15 Mar 2024 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. ##### Catherine U. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lesley P. 13 Nov 2024 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. ##### Lesley P. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### karen g. 3 Oct 2024 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! ##### karen g. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Traci B. 5 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The View!!! The home is cozy with a beautiful view! ##### Traci B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Blake C. 5 Feb 2024 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. ##### Blake C. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harry C. 23 Jul 2024 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. ##### Harry C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### lisa m. 7 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday Getaway 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! ##### lisa m. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian A. 12 Jun 2024 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. ##### Brian A. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug B. 12 Mar 2025 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. ##### Doug B. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel M. 6 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house with everything we needed We found everything we needed for four adults and four kids at Lisa’s house, from tons of beach toys and towels to a welcome bag of coffee, plus there was plenty of space ( actually ended up with a whole bedroom to spare). The house absolutely lives up to the pictures and Lisa was easy to reach for any minor issues or questions that came up. The kids loved playing in the giant field outside, and the grown-ups loved drinking coffee looking out the giant picture windows. the house really feels welcoming and like a home. The drive up the mountain was quick, grocery store was convenient, and overall we were extremely happy with our stay. ##### Daniel M. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Monica H. 14 Jul 2024 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! ##### Monica H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dayna W. 25 Jan 2025 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! ##### Dayna W. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yolanda C. 17 Jun 2024 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 ##### Yolanda C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roger K. 5 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Big Island Bungalow Fabulous home. Plenty of room for our group of 8 adults. Better than the pictures and description online. Fully stocked kitchen and bathrooms. 3 large bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Comfortable beds. Beautifully decorated, art covering the walls, lovely vintage furniture. Large living room and dining rooms which we barely used. Spent most of our time in the spacious kitchen and charming lanai. We were there in January, so Hawaii is cooler, but rooms were comfortable during the day and cool at night. Conveniently located near everything in Kona, but in a nice residential neighborhood, with view of the ocean. Lisa was easy to deal with.I could go on, but just a wonderful home. It's an older home, but well maintained. Roosters do crow starting early in the AM.Would definitely stay there again.Everyone in our group loved the house. ##### Roger K. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Garrett S. 5 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas in Hawaii 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. ##### Garrett S. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan A. 2 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in Holualoa We had a great stay and enjoyed our time at Hale Akala. The house was charming and very well equipped. It had all if the supplies we needed for a relaxing trip. We also enjoyed meeting Lisa and learning about the house and the coffee roasting process. ##### Ryan A. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer H. 14 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Family friendly and lovely home and surroundings. ##### Jennifer H. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shaina L. 6 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything was great!! ##### Shaina L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ---