Stay in our Private Recently Updated Home in The Villages-Closest to The Shops!

Waimea · Big Island · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms · Sleeps 7 · 10.0/10 · 65 reviews

Rental Details

Rental Overview

Welcome to our luxe retreat in The Villages at Mauna Lani—a private, gated community offering rare tranquility just 124 yards from The Shops and walking distance to all resort amenities. Guests love our home for its exceptional privacy, spacious layout, and refined upgrades.

Why You’ll Love Our Home:

One of the most private locations in The Villages.

Lovingly called "The Big Island Pad" (search online for private site or check fb) we have been hosting since 2009. Our aim is to provide a stress-free, comfortable home away from home for our guests.

Our caretaker Kathi is your on island contact should you need anything or have questions during your stay.

We strive to provide quick easy communication offering peace of mind.

Constantly updating throughout the years keeps every aspect of our home fresh and homey.

Peaceful afternoons on the lanais with afternoon sun and no visible neighbors

Beautiful mountain views from a quiet street with only five homes

Exclusive Private Beach Club access during your stay

Upgraded whole-home mesh WiFi—fast even on the lanais

2024 smart TVs in every bedroom

All-new beds, refreshed furnishings, and elevated décor

Spacious & beautifully updated, an island paradise with comfort in mind

2,174 sq. ft. of indoor living + 600+ sq. ft. of lanais and balconies

Gourmet kitchen with Sub-Zero refrigerator and quartzite counters

Great room with 17-ft pocket door opening to a large lanai

Two outdoor living areas: expansive lanai + private patio

Outdoor kitchen with grill, sink, and refrigerator

Suite Layout:

Cal-King Primary Suite with private balcony and soaking tub

Twin Suite (convertible to a king) + daybed

Main-level Queen Suite with walk/roll-in shower

Large laundry room with beach towels and essentials

Resort Amenities:

Newly refreshed Napua Restaurant at the Beach Club

A hop skip to the warmest pool in Mauna Lani at The Villages amenity center

Quickest walk to shops dining, gourmet market, and more

Experience refined island living at its best—private, peaceful, and perfectly located.
We can’t wait to welcome you to your elevated escape in paradise.

Keywords: spacious vacation home, condominium, house, townhouse, villa, visit Big Island Pad on Facebook too! #bigislandpad

Registration Number: GE-175-176-4992-01, 3680220040050, TA-175-176-4992-01

Rental FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this vacation rental located?
  • City: Waimea (postal 96743) Hawaii

Nearby highlights

  • Location: Waimea, HI (Sunset Ridge – Puako – Kona Coast – 4.87 km to center), United States
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?

3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

How many guests can it sleep?

This rental sleeps up to 7 guests.

What amenities are available?
  • Private vacation home
  • Unit size: 2200 sq ft (204 sq m)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Lanai / balcony
  • BBQ grill grill
  • Garden
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • A/C
  • BBQ grill
  • Crib
  • Dryer
  • Fitness Equipment
  • Free Parking
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Living Area
  • No Smoking
  • Outdoor Hot tub / space
  • Pool
  • Tennis Court
  • Toys
  • TV
  • Washer
What should I know about check-in?
  • Check in starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check out before 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check in age: 25
  • Check in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Contactless check in available
  • Contactless check out available
  • You will receive an email from the host with check in and check out instructions
  • Government issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check in for incidental charges
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
  • Property Registration Number GE 175 176 4992 01, 3680220040050, TA 175 176 4992 01
What are the house rules and policies?
  • Pets not allowed
  • Children are welcome.Note from host: with adult supervision.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
What are popular things to do nearby and on Big Island?
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Golfing on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Tennis on site
Do I need a rental car on Big Island, and what about parking?

A rental car is recommended for this area, especially if you plan to visit beaches, restaurants, activities and nearby towns. Parking notes: Car recommended, Onsite parking, Onsite parking options include a garage.

What kind of rental is this?

This is a villa rental.

Does the Check Availability button open the booking page?

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Guest Reviews

Reviews

Catherine F.10.0/10
Jan 10, 2026

Loved the pool, bedrooms and outdoor area

Gonzalo J.8.0/10
Aug 7, 2025

Nice clean home.

James S.10.0/10
Jul 24, 2025

Just inside the gates at the Villages, steps away from the grocery store and restaurants equal distance to the Mani Lani and the Fairmount. This is the place to be in North Kohala

Shannon G.10.0/10
Nov 30, 2024

The place was perfect for a family getaway. Great house, amenities and communication. Would stay here again!

Timothy H.10.0/10
Sep 22, 2024

Hello. First of all, the property was really great and I would consider staying again. For those who might be concerned about the property being close to the shopping center/mall, it is located on the “quiet” side of the mall, where the grocery store is located. The grocery store closes early and there were no issues ever with noise, etc. Additionally, the property is located near the entrance/gate to the community. Initially, I was concerned about this but it turns out that there is a landscaped hill that separates the property from the gate/entrance. Once again, no issues ever with noise, headlights, etc. Keep in mind that there is no view from the property and one has to drive to the beach (or ride the provided bikes). Mahalo for a great property.

jennifer d.10.0/10
Sep 12, 2024

We had a great stay! It was large and had more than enough room for 5 adults. It has many spices, bags and oils so you should check before buying. I loved the AC, showers and living room area. They do need to update their microwave and tvs in the upstairs bedrooms. I would definitely stay here again especially with the use of the beach club.

Brette B.10.0/10
Jul 7, 2024

Amazing home in the beautiful gated Villages of Mauna Lani. Four of us had plenty of room to stretch out in this wonderfully appointed two story home. We opted to cook in the spacious kitchen for most of the trip. Plenty of seating for us and another guest family who joined us for dinner a couple of evenings. This home comes with beach access to the private Manua Lani Beach Club. It is perfect for snorkeling or spending a day sunning. The Napua restaurant at the beach club offers cocktails and lunch items and at sunset it transforms into a gourmet restaurant complete with the perfect sunset view. Check in at the home was a breeze and communication was 5 stars with the host! We can't wait to return!

Neal M.10.0/10
Jan 1, 2024

Phenomenal home base for our family of 7 to spend Christmas week on the Big Island. Excellent and prompt communication with the owner leading up to the trip, and a friendly welcome from the host when we arrived. First off, the home was perfect in size, cleanliness and amenities. Loved the outdoor cooking and eating space, kitchen spacious for family meals, and spaces spread out for everyone to take a break from forced family fun time :D Access to the beach club was great (and enjoyed walking down there in the mornings through the lava park by the ponds), and the shops at Mauna Lani (especially the grocery store a few steps away) were super convenient for food, coffee, and the extra outdoor clothing/items which teenagers tend to forget to pack. Location was quiet, peaceful and beautiful, and the short drive access down into town was perfect. Was hard to leave at the end of our trip - amazing property!

Kim G.10.0/10
Dec 9, 2023

This was our first stay on the Big Island. We had originally booked on Maui but then the fire happened and our home was needed to house displaced families so we switched to this island. We were so happy to find this place because it was similar to what we had booked on Maui. We were a family of 6 adults and wanted space to spread out and this was it! Kathryn was fabulous - we arrived late on Thanksgiving night and she was willing to purchase some frozen pizzas and POG for us to leave in the fridge because everything would be closed and we'd be starving when we arrived. But, there is an upscale Food Land literally next door that opened at 6 am the next day so it as easy to get food for breakfast. The house was clean and comfortable. We loved that every bedroom was an ensuite. The beds were very comfy and the air conditioning worked great with separate upstairs and downstairs units. The kitchen was very well equipped and after a run to Costco, we cooked a couple of meals a day at the house. We loved the walls of sliding glass. It was lovely to open them in the morning and evening and catch cross breezes. Bonus that they all had screens to keep the critters out but let the breeze in. We loved this house and the host was the best. I'm a travel agent and will recommend it 100% to anyone looking for a great stay on the Big Island!

Scott Z.10.0/10
Aug 7, 2023

Good location near stores but not noise from them. Everything as advertised. Good communication with host. Recommend.

Corey S.10.0/10
Jan 14, 2023

Our family of 5 had a terrific stay in this high-end property. We loved its location in the Mauna Lani resort, in direct walking distance to shops and restaurants, and with a great private beach club and pool too. The property itself was well-stocked with all needed amenities and many extras.

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