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Adventure & Paradise Awaits in Upscale Mauna Lani!
Condominium • Waimea HI United States
6 Guests
2 Bedrooms
4 Beds
2.5 Bathrooms
Wheelchair accessible
2 Car spaces
1 Car available
Exchange types accepted
Statistics
Listed September 2022
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General overview
ALOOOOOHA!
We have a large and very spacious condo located in the resort community of Mauna Lani, on the Big Island of Hawaii (located in Kamuela/Kohala coast and not Waimea). We are offering two en-suite bedrooms (king upstairs and accessible queen downstairs) which is perfect for two couples traveling together or a romantic getaway. It also has an extra half bath and plenty of room for a few blow up beds if you have small humans. Note our home is not kid friendly or set up for small children. Older children would be ok. Mahalo for understanding.
The downstairs has an open living concept with a covered lanai and outside living/dining area. High speed internet for those that may have to work, separate AC upstairs and down (fee applies), and a full size washer/dryer. We also have beach chairs, beach towels, coolers and shade tents.
*This is our home and not a vacation rental. We ask that you treat it as such please.
**As we travel alot and are not home to clean in between exchanges, a cleaning fee applies to all exchanges. Details can be discussed prior to the start of an exchange.
AC is optional as Hawaii is the most expensive state in the USA. The cost is twice the national average. Because of this large expense we have made AC optional. We have AC units both upstairs and downstairs but they will be locked upon arrival and unlocked for a small daily fee. Unfortunately we have had past guests take advantage of our hospitality and have used the AC too much resulting in a very big electricity bill. We thank you for your understanding. Note that during the months of November-May, AC is not needed. We have also had guests during the summer who have not needed the AC. But it is available if you need it for a small fee.
*** Our home is perfect for two couples traveling together or a family of 3-5. There are only two beds, a new XL twin Tri-fold mattress and two blow up beds, so not ideal for more than four adults. Please keep that in mind when requesting an exchange. Mahalo 🌺
We have two small "doodles" - they are both hypoallergenic, so do not smell and do not shed. They will not be at the house when you are there unless you request to fur-sit. 😊
We have two cars that can be available for a mutual swap, to rent privately, or rent through Turo (insurance available for non-US citizens).
The space
Upstairs you will find a small landing that leads to the king bedroom with its own bathroom. It also has a work desk, and a great size most;y empty closet with built in drawers.
The downstairs bedroom boasts a super comfortable queen bed (so we have been told), tv, empty chest of drawers, and good sized empty closet. The bedroom is also an en-suite that has an accessible shower.
The main living area is open concept; the living room has two leather couches (new) that are both recliners, and a 65" smart tv with Sonos surround sound.
The round dining room table seats 8 and the kitchen island has four high-top bar seats. The kitchen also has a dishwasher, kettle, coffee maker (both k-cup and ground), French press, microwave, Subzero refrigerator, reverse osmosis filtered drinking water (no need to buy bottle water) and an induction cooktop. It's very spacious, open, and equipped with everything you need. *We leave basic condiments, spices and herbs for you to use.
There is a half bath on the main level and a full size washer and dryer. No clothesline, but we do have drying racks.
The back lanai is spacious, comfortable and quiet - perfect for breakfast, reading and cocktail hour! It features a couch, two reclining chairs and a dining table for 6. There is a built in BBQ, Mini beer fridge and sink. We also have lanai fans to keep the air moving.
We have beach chairs, beach towels, a shade tent, basic boogie boards and soft coolers available for guest use. We do NOT have snorkels available but you can rent them at the nearby shops through Snorkel Bobs or bring your own.
The complex has a decent size pool (usually pretty empty most days) and spa along with a fantastic workout room located very close to the house yet far enough away to not hear any of the noise.
Guest access
The front door access is flat and would be ok for a wheelchair. We have a new door lock/combination (no key needed), and will provide main gate access code and the private Beach Club access card.
The bottom bedroom has a roll in shower as well and slate floors for ease of access. The only stairs are those leading up to the king bedroom.
Quiet hours in our HOA are from 10pm - 8am. Please, no loud music, gatherings or parties.
Notes
The Big Island is an adventure island. We are located in a fabulous area of the island and there is so much to see and do. Our home is on the dry, leeward side of the island yet a short, 2-hour drive from Hilo which is the wetter, windward side. We are just a ten minute drive from Hapuna Beach State Park which is consistently voted one of the top beaches in the US by Dr. Beach. Some popular day trips and tours include: Night snorkeling with Manta Rays, Volcano National Park, stargazing at Mauna Kea summit, and Green Sand Beach which is just 1 of 4 worldwide!
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Gym
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Gated community
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Adventure
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Luxury
Village
Beach
Water
Tropical
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
Last minute
Golf
Accessibility
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Smoke free
Hypoallergenic
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Mauna Lani is a resort community located on the Kohala (West) coast of the Big Island. The community is anchored by two major hotels and is home to white and black sand beaches, restaurants, supermarket, tennis, world class golf, pickleball, paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, snorkeling and so much more all within the resort at Mauna Lani. Our home is located within the Villages of Mauna Lani.
Getting to my home
We are called the Big Island for a reason - all of the Hawaiian islands fit into the Big Island! There is so much to see and do so a car is definitely needed.
We are happy to mutually swap a vehicle with reciprocal exchanges or if that doesn’t work, we offer private rentals or rentals via the Turo platform.
We have a 4-door Mini Cooper that’s perfect for a couple and small families or a Subaru Crosstrek for families or two couples.
Nearest airport
We are located approximately 25 minutes north of the Kailua-Kona airport (KOA). For international travelers, you would fly into Honolulu (HNL), clear customs, then continue with a short 30 minute flight over to Kona.
Getting around
The shops at Mauna Lani are within walking distance from the condo. There you will find a supermarket, gift shops, Snorkel Bobs (to rent snorkels and fins), the recently opened Island Hopper Taproom with 75 beers on tap, and the Tommy Bahama restaurant - great happy hour specials!
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Kirsten & Laura
Aloha! We are Kirsten (Kiwi) and Laura (American) young retirees (collegiate professors) that are looking to travel worldwide. Since joining this new world of home swapping, we have had over 50 exchanges.
We love to travel, and typically like to stay in one place for at least 10days. We are always seeking our next exchange! We can always be tempted by unique and interesting locations. Please note that we prefer to travel during the Hawaiian summer and as of now a few months in the winter.
We are open to new experiences and all locations. We enjoy hiking, national parks, rugby, golf, tennis, pickle ball, cooking, wine and craft beer!
Our very spacious condo/townhome is located in the highly sought after resort of Mauna Lani on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Size of a house swap is not important but a clean and organized home is important to us and we promise to take good care of your home, just as we expect you to pay respect to ours.
We are non-smokers, super clean and very responsible.
Travelling group
Desired Destinations
Open to any destination
Can travel at any time
Dates flexible
"Every year from Jan-March"
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"Always up for an island hop"
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"Possibly looking for 2026 - April/May?"
Dates flexible
"August 2025"
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