Kulalani 2006 - Mauna Lani Luxury Poolside Villa

Description from the owner

Located at Kulalani and situated poolside, our luxurious two story, 2 BR/2 BA (1331 Sq Ft) executive villa is the perfect place to enjoy your Hawaii vacation! Because our villa is NOT a full-time rental, you can relax in style while enjoying quality furnishings and decor. Our contemporary plantation-style residence is professionally decorated with an elegant tropical island flair that is both comfortable and inviting. Our vacation villa is all about location, location, location! Just steps away to the gate entry are 2 pools, 2 hot tubs, a fully equipped fitness centre and gathering pavilion. Wake up to magnificent sunrises with views of Mauna... Kea and the Kohala Coast or enjoy the quiet pools and impeccably maintained gardens!

KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM:

The fully-equipped gourmet kitchen has everything you need to make preparing meals a breeze. The kitchen is accented with sleek granite countertops and features top of the line GE appliances. Our kitchen is fully stocked with full place settings for 12, along with outdoor place settings. Counter stools make conversation easy for guests who enjoy gathering in the kitchen, while the dining room is tastefully furnished with a table that seats 4 adults comfortably.

LIVING ROOM:

The well-appointed living room has an open and airy feeling created by a soaring 20-foot ceiling. Furnished with a large Tahitian sectional sofa, ottoman, home entertainment centre (32" LCD flat screen HDTV w/built-in DVD and unlimited movies with NETFLIX), and writing/computer desk, the spacious living room is a place for relaxing any time of the day. We have a CD music library of hawaiian artists for your listening enjoyment!

MASTER BEDROOM AND BATH HIGHLIGHTS:

The two bedrooms are located on separate floors and offer the ultimate in privacy. The upstairs master bedroom features a king canopy bed with luxurious bedding, a 26" LCD flat screen HDTV w/DVD and iHome alarm clock w/iPod docking station. Step out on to the lanai where comfortable chairs, ottomans and amazing views of Mauna Kea and the Kohola Mountains await you. The spa-like master bathroom is finished with tile floors, a spacious shower, private water closet and large double vanity with granite countertops. A full-size jetted tub is ideal for soaking after a day of sightseeing, golfing, swimming or relaxing on the beach.

GUEST BEDROOM HIGHLIGHTS:

The main floor bedroom is decorated in a tropical palm motif, and includes a queen size bed, ceiling fan, a 26" LCD flat screen HDTV w/DVD and alarm clock. The adjacent bathroom has tile floors, a single vanity with a granite countertop and a tub with shower.

LANAIS:

Start the day with a cup of freshly brewed Kona coffee and watch the sun rise over the 14,000-ft. snow-capped (in winter) Mauna Kea and Observatory from the main floor or upstairs lanai. The wrap-around main floor lanai is complete with a Viking Gas BBQ and wet bar, granite countertops and elegant, resin wicker furniture. Imagine firing up a Hawaiian BBQ for "al fresco" dining, or relaxing on the loveseat, reading a book and sipping a Mai Tai while taking in the view of the beautiful pool and gardens!

LAUNDRY ROOM:

The front loading washer and dryer make extended stays a breeze. The full length granite counter top and cabinets provide ample storage space for supplies.

AMENITIES:

We are located in the prestigious Mauna Lani Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii's sunny, South Kohala Coast. Surrounded by the championship Francis H. I'i Brown North Golf Course, Kulalani's luscious, tropical landscaping is a tranquil, green oasis amid nearby lava fields. The setting is intimate, impeccably maintained and gated for privacy. Just steps away from our poolside unit is a lap pool, state of the art fitness centre, generously sized resort style lagoon pool, hot tubs and a pavilion area. The Beach Club boasts a gorgeous white sand beach with fantastic snorkeling, a restaurant and bar. Golfers will be impressed by the picturesque Francis H. I'i Brown North and South courses, where guests are eligible for significant discounts on green fees, advance booking privileges and preferential tee times. Five other golf courses are located within a 10-mile radius.

The resort offers hiking trails through ancient Hawaiian fish ponds and Honu (sea turtle) nurseries or take a helicopter tour over the Kilauea Volcano from the nearby heliport. Explore waterfalls, rainforests, horse ranches and the historic towns of Waimea, Hawi, Kona and Hilo. Take a tour of a coffee farm. Go horseback riding at Parker Ranch.

Mountain/ Garden View, Townhouse, Private Beach Club, Master Bdrm - King, 2nd Bdrm - Queen, AC, Free Parking, Discounted Groceries, Gas Grill/BBQ, Gated Community, Golf Nearby, Hot Tub/Spa, Lanai-Deck/Balcony, Non-Smoking, On Site Fitness Facility, Pool, Stereo, Suitable for Couples, TV - VCR/DVD, Washer/Dryer, FREE Wireless High Speed Internet, FREE Local and Long Distance Calling, FREE unlimited Movies.Read more

Additional Location Information

20 minutes from the Kona International Airport in the resort community of Mauna Lani on the Sunny South Kohala Coast. Best location in the complex...only steps away from the Kulalani resort pools and recreation centre.

Location Type Beach, Resort, Tropical

Rental fees

Additional notes from owner

*Check-in 4PM-Check-out 11AM. No Smoking. 5-Nt Min Stay; 7-Nt Min requirement during the week of Ironman, the week of Honu 1/2 Triathalon and the week of American Thanksgiving. 10 night minimum for PEAK Christmas and New Year season.
*50% of Rental Payment plus applicable taxes required to secure reservation due w/in 3 days.
*Balance of Rental Payment + $180 Exit Cleaning Fee + $500 Damage Deposit due 45 days prior to Check-in.
*HI State Taxes of 13.416% will be added to Rental Payment and 4.166% added to Exit Cleaning Fee.
*Credit and Debit Cards accepted through PayPal.
Tax Registration #W69694227-01

What Past Guests Are Saying

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• Swimmers
  Illinois

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  Left on 03/23/2013 for a stay in March 2013
  
  

  No need to search any further. Richard and Nina provided us a relaxing and 5 star retreat villa with all the amenities you could ask for. The house, onsite pools and fitness center were outstanding, but the highlight was spending time at the private and secure beach club. The club's lifeguarded beach/ocean-front was like swimming in a real-life aquarium. No need to spend additional resources on a chartered snorkeling/scuba diving excursion. This being our 4th visit to the Big Island, the location was just right for travels in any direction to the attractions...just book your trip with Kulalani 2006.

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• Christine380
  Victoria, Canada

  Beautiful villa, great location

  Left on 11/04/2012 for a stay in October 2012
  
  

  We stayed at this Villa for one week with my husbands parents and our 20 month old and our stay was wonderful. The place itself was immaculate and had everything we needed (laundry, full kitchen with every possible appliance you could think of, including a margarita maker!, two bathrooms, two bedrooms, etc etc). It was very quiet which was great for our 20 month old. The proximity to the pool was wonderful and also the access to the beach club was great for our 20 month old as it was a calm beach perfect for children. It was also a 3 minutes drive to a very nice grocery store which was extremely convenient as we cooked most meals ourselves. They had coolers, kids toys, boogie boards, snorkel gear, umbrellas which made beach trips very easy and meant we didn't need to buy or rent any of that stuff when we arrived. The owners were extremely responsive to questions we had about the villa and were very professional. I would highly recommend this villa.

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• BJAMoo
  Sydney, Australia

  Gorgeous Condo

  Left on 07/03/2012 for a stay in June 2012
  
  

  Kulalani, is a gorgeous condo, very well maintained and very clean. The pictures are very accurate of the condo.
  
  Booking this condo was easy and the owners were very informative. Check out was also easy and the deposit promptly refunded.
  Our family consists of two young children aged 7 and 4, and because of the attention to detail within the condo, we did feel a little on edge with the kids, but fortunately had no problems. We stayed only 6 nights, so did not get to use all that was on offer to us. The kitchen does indeed have almost ever appliance you could wish for and there is a great BBQ on the balcony area.
  The highlight for us was the location with regard to the pool and fitness centre, it is literally right next door and so was perfect for our young family. The beach club which you have access to was an easy 5 minute drive (or 20minute run for me) is a cute beach and the condo has indeed every possible beach accessory for a great trip. The kids in particular loved the buckets and boggie boards.
  
  The supermarket is a 5-10 minute walk and the shops at the queens and kings market further down the road have some cute shops to look at.
  
  Definetly book in for the sunday brunch at Manua Kea and then go to the beach afterwards, it is a nice beach (but you need to ask for a beach pass at the entry gate). Sunset at KPC resturant at the hilton is a lovely way to spend the evening.

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• Big Island Excellence
  Toronto

  Big Island Excellence

  Left on 02/18/2012 for a stay in February 2012
  
  

  From booking the resort to checking in and checking out, it was all a breeze.
  What a fantastic property. Amazing location within the resort complex with immediate gate access to the gardens (pools and fitness center). The townhouse is beautifully appointed, was clean and very comfortable. We especially liked that there were plenty of spices, cleaning products, barbeque and top notch appliances. You literally have everything you would need. Beds were very comfortable, lots of pillows also available.
  We really liked how close you are situated to so many great outdoor sight touring areas. Our favourite was the beach at Mauna Kea with great waves and amazing sand. Only drawback was limited beach access parking available.
  We also really enjoyed Hapuna Beach but found there to be more currents in the ocean and these darn hard thorns in the sand. Not as clean as the next door Mauna Kea, but was still great. Both beaches are approx 10 minutes from the townhouse.
  We did go to the beach club a couple times, but for short stints, we preferred the waves and beach at Hapuna and Mauna Kea.
  The convenience of the supermarket down the street was another big bonus.
  Not great shopping in the area for clothing, etc but we did venture to Kona a couple times and hit Target, Ross and Costco was excellent. Costco has the best prices around for food and alcohol.
  We did go to the tourist zone in Kona, was ok, but a bit tacky.
  When you go, you should definitely take the 2 hour helicopter tour with Blue Hawaiin Helicopter and tour the volcanoes and lush valleys on the Hilo side of the island. As well, there were brochures on the desk at the front door for a yacht company called Unbelievable, and it was. We chartered the boat for 4 hours of whale watching and we had an amazing time with my parents and wife. Just the 4 of us on a 52 foot yacht.
  Overall I would highly recommend renting this property, you would not be disappointed.
  

  

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• Tim R - Calgary
  Calgary, AB

  Exceeded our expectations

  Left on 10/20/2011 for a stay in October 2011
  
  

  Our stay at in unit 2006 at Kulalani was one of the few travel experiences we've had where everything about the accommodation was as good or better than advertised. Nina and Richard have done a fantastic job outfitting their unit so their guests can just relax and enjoy the wonderful surroundings.
  
  A few of the highlights:
  - unit is ideally situated in the complex (near the pools / hot tub / workout room
  - both the unit and the common areas are in excellent shape and are well maintained
  - unit is outfitted with every amenity including many unexpected touches like coolers, freezer packs and Rubbermaid containers for picnics, lawn chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards for the beach, etc.
  - Beach Club is terrific (not too busy, good restaurant, excellent snorkeling)
  
  We would go back to Kulalani 2006 in a heartbeat!

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