Charming Studio in Waikoloa Village, Ocean Views!

Description from the owner

Our tropical studio (or 'ohana' as they are called in Hawaii) has beautiful ocean views from the studio’s outdoor dining/BBQ area, front entrance and driveway area as well as spectacular ocean sunset views year round! Our studio is located in the home that we live in so we are your immediate neighbors.

We are located in a residential community, approximately 6 miles from the famous Waikoloa Beach Resorts and the best beaches on the island!

Whether you are into golf, exploring volcano activity on the other side of the island, enjoying lazy days spent on white sandy beaches or searching for the bountiful treasures that the Big Isl...and has to offer, our tropical studio is the perfect 'base-camp' for relaxing and rejuvenating island style.

This charming studio is very comfortable and inviting with windows throughout for natural sunlight. It is located in a quiet residential neighborhood and has great ocean views and year round sunset views from the studio's outdoor dining/BBQ area and front entry. Decorated in a tropical theme our studio is freshly painted, has a new, comfortable California King size bed and crisp new linens. The kitchen has bamboo floors, brightly colored counter tops and is equipped with a medium size fridge, microwave, 2 burner hot plate (there is no oven or stove but every other piece of cooking equipment to get the job done), toaster oven, blender, toaster, coffee maker, coffee grinder, french press and all necessary kitchen utensils; silverware, glassware and dishes as well as a large 4 burner stainless steel BBQ, perfect for grilling the fresh catch of the day or local Big Island beef.

We offer a unique setting for Waikoloa Village, our studio is part of our home, so both the main house and the studio are under one roof but they each have their own entrance and individual living space. Many other vacation rentals in this area are either condos or houses and there are no B&B;’s. Staying in our studio, you will get the best of all worlds, your own private place along with the benefit of “innkeepers”, sharing our knowledge of the island's best places to go and things to do. If you are seasoned Hawaii travelers and know your way around then we simply offer you a nicely appointed, clean and cozy place to stay as you come and go as you please.

We extend our aloha by offering a Thursday evening 'pau hana' (happy hour). Whether it is a 'E Komo Mai' (Welcome) or a 'A Hui Hou' (Until We Meet Again), please join us on the main lanai for sunset, pupus (appetizers) and either red or white wine or sparkly water, served only on Thursdays from 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM.

We look forward to sharing our home’s studio space with you and supporting you in discovering all of the wonderful and amazing places and cultural sites that the Big Island has to offer. Mahalo nui loa for considering our little 'peace' of paradise!

Special Note: Our house is perched atop its lot to provide for spectacular views which also means that there is a steep driveway to walk up and down to/from the parking spot/studio. However, at any time you can park at the top of the driveway for loading and unloading purposes.

Truth in Advertising: As of recent, there is some excavation (albeit inconsistent) going on behind the gulch area of our home (and it is almost finished), the studio is located at the front of the house and the furthest distance from it. The great views from the studio areas are not effected whatsoever. However, we have reflected this in our low rates. All work is done during the day, when vacationers are usually at the beach or exploring all that the Big Island has to offer.Read more

Additional Location Information

Our vacation rental studio is located in a residential area in Waikoloa Village, approximately 6 - 10 miles from the Kohala Coast resort areas and some of the best beaches on the island for snorkeling, swimming, frolicking in year-round warm water, shell hunting, not to mention resort hopping, shopping, music, Hawaiian cultural sites, entertainment, excellent restaurants and more!

Waikoloa Village is a sleepy little community consisting mostly of permanent residences, snow birds and vacationers. It is centrally located on the island so that you can easily manage day trips from this location. It also has the majority of necessary commercial amenities such a nicely appointed grocery store (Waikoloa Village Market), a gas station, US post office, Waikoloa Mail Boxes, real estate office or two, doctor, dentist, acupuncturist and naturopathic offices, baby equipment/beach gear rental store, 2 restaurants that serve breakfast and coffee drinks, 2 restaurants that serve lunch and dinner and 1 bar & grill on the golf course and that is about it until you drive down the hill to the beaches or resort areas.

Location Type Beach, Tropical, Village

Rental fees

Additional notes from owner

The nightly rate quoted does not include Hawaii taxes (Total 13.416%: 4.166% Hawaii General Excise Tax and 9.25% Transitory Accommodation Tax), the cleaning fee ($60.00) and refundable damage deposit ($200.00). 13.416% will be added to the nightly rate and the 4.166% will be added to the cleaning fee, no tax will be added to the damage deposit.

We require a deposit to reserve the studio. Once you choose to stay with us, we will send you a rental contract for your review, along with your deposit amount, your payment details and our cancellation policy.

What Past Guests Are Saying

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• Don and Randee
  Nuevo

  Wow what a wonderful Place

  Left on 03/21/2013 for a stay in March 2013
  
  

  What a great place just perfect for me and my wife and its centrally located just 45 minutes from Kona..The Bed rocked as I'm a big guy no squeakiness and no bowing when I got into bed..We will be Jack and by the way did I mention the great Hosts.

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  Recommended for: Travelers, Romantic, Luxury, Families, Rugged

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  Response from Jennifer and Tom - 03/22/2013

  

  Jennifer and Tom

  Owner

  We are so glad you chose to stay with us and that you found the bed so comfortable! Thank you for taking your time to post a review. We look forward to having you back on the Big Island and staying in our studio. Mahalo!

• Mitch
  Loveland, CO

  Fun Time

  Left on 02/20/2013 for a stay in December 2012
  
  

  It was cozy 1 bedroom apartment. perfect for my stay. Clean with all the amenities. Tom and Jennifer are wonderful and they me feel welcome.

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• Cynthia
  Olympia, WA

  Comfortable and Cozy

  Left on 02/14/2013 for a stay in January 2013
  
  

  I stayed at this studio for 9 days and loved it! The owners have a very good attention to detail and to what is needed for the comforts of a tourist. I appreciated that the kitchen, living space and bed were furnished with the same level of quality as my home. The neighborhood is very quiet and the location was perfect for me because I went to the resort beaches every day. I've stayed at several Vrbo's in the past and this was my favorite. I hope to have a chance to stay here again.
  
  

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• Mary and Rob
  TIGARD Oregon

  A real value on the Big Island.

  Left on 02/11/2013 for a stay in February 2013
  
  

  We just returned from a wonderful week of staying at Jennifer and Tom's delightful studio in Waikoloa Village. It was as lovely and charming as all the photos. The panoramic views from the property and special designated lanai area for studio guests were fantastic. We enjoyed several sunsets that were absolutely gorgeous. I have very high standards for cleanliness and this charming, very comfortable studio was sparkling clean. The thoughtfulness of what a vacation renters needs might be was outstanding in furnishing the studio. Now if all the above mentioned attributes weren't enough, the frosting on the cake was to have such pleasant and enjoyable people as Jennifer and Tom to welcome you and give you any information about the Big Island that you might like to know such as where good snorkeling spots are, great places to eat out, and special adventures. They are such warm and interesting people.
  
  This trip was the third time to stay on the Big Island for us. We had previously stayed at resorts near Kona. Staying in Waikoloa Village was very enjoyable. It was nice to have the quiet and privacy of staying in a residential area. We thought the beaches in the Waikoloa area were really beautiful. Day trips to anywhere on the island were easily accessible. Would we want to return for another stay? Absolutely and we hope to someday.
  
  Mahalo Jennifer and Tom
  

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