Mauna Lani Palm Villas D2 Corner Unit with Views of Historic Lava Fields

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3 chambres2 salles de bain6 personnes139.4 m²

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Kamuela, HI

Parcours de Golf du Mauna Lani Resort
‪10 min à pied‬
Mauna Lani Beach
‪15 min à pied‬
Parcours de golf de Waikoloa
‪12 min en voiture‬
Waikoloa, Hawaï (WKL-Héliport de Waikoloa)
‪8 min en voiture‬

Chambres et lits

3 chambres (6 personnes)

Chambre 1

2 lits 1 place

Chambre 2

1 grand lit

Chambre 3

1 très grand lit

2 salles de bain

Salle de bain 1

Savon · Serviettes fournies · Baignoire ou douche · Baignoire · Toilettes · Baignoire à jets · Shampoing · Sèche-cheveux

Salle de bain 2

Savon · Serviettes fournies · Baignoire ou douche · Baignoire · Toilettes · Shampoing

Espaces

Terrasse en bois ou patio

Véranda ou lanai

Cuisine

Balcon

Jardin

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À propos de cet hébergement

Experience an unforgettable Big Island retreat that stands apart from the rest at this beautiful condo in Mauna Lani Palm Villas Resort! From the tranquil setting to the luxury finishes, this wonderfully positioned corner condo offers a special glimpse of Hawaii's natural wonders. You'll have free access to the private Mauna Lani Beach Club which is great for small children, families, and some of the best snorkeling on any of the islands, a waterfall swimming pool, hot tub, and a fitness room!

From the tranquil setting to the luxury finishes, this beautifully appointed corner condo offers an incredible view of the historic Kalahuipua’a lava fields.

This ground-level condo was designed for beach-going couples, friends and families, offering a grass lawn, boogie boards and beach toys to bring along to the exceptional private Mauna Lani Beach Club (half a mile west). The beach has some of the best snorkeling and diving in all of the islands. But no matter how you spend your days, you'll always come home to a private lanai, central AC, and a jetted bathtub for the ultimate in relaxation.

What's nearby:
This condo sits in an especially quiet section of the Palm Villas, a gated community of the Mauna Lani Resort that's perfectly situated by the 18th fairway of the North Course, the resort's fitness center, and the six-court tennis club. You'll enjoy sweeping views of the historic Kalahuipua’a lava fields with ancient Hawaiian dwellings, and a short walk to the Palm Villas' own swimming pool and hot tub.

Within the Auberge Mauna Lani Resort, you'll find very nice restaurants to choose from, two golf courses, and miles of walking paths. The restaurants, boutiques, and art galleries of The Shops at Mauna Lani are also only half a mile east.

You can reserve a Tee Time at our two award winning golf courses.

Right across the street from the Palm Villas is the Mauna Lani Sports and Fitness Club. They offer tennis and pickleball by the hour. They also offer short term memberships to access their fitness center, lap pool and pickleball and tennis courts.

The only things that are not accessible are the Auberge and Fairmont hotel swimming pools.

Free high speed WiFi
Full kitchen and outdoor kitchen with BBQ and sink.
A high chair and Pack 'N Play is available for small children.
The Palm Villas observes quiet hours from 9pm to 8am.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE:
Instant Bookings:
We welcome Instant Bookings! However, if your arrival is within two weeks, please contact us before confirming your reservation to ensure we can schedule a cleaning service for your stay. Thank you.

Parking:
Parking is limited at the Palm Villas. We are only allowed to have one car parked in the garage and one car parked in the unmarked “lava” spaces. A mid-size SUV should fit in the garage but a large truck or SUV will not fit in the garage. If you have two vehicles, one must fit and be parked in the garage.

Security Camera:
There is a security camera on the front lanai facing the front door.

No parties or unregistered guests.

Annual Pool Maintenance:
The pool will be closed for annual maintenance from Monday October 20, 2025 through approximately Friday October 24, 2025. The pool is scheduled to reopen on Saturday October 25, 2025.

STVR-19-346926

Responsable de l’hébergement

Noah

Hôte Premium

Langues parlées

Anglais, italien et espagnol

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Services et équipements

Piscine

Bain à remous

Cuisine

Lave-linge

Sèche-linge

Wi-Fi haut débit gratuit

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Règlement intérieur

Arrivée après 16 h 00

Âge minimum pour la location : 25 ans

Départ avant 10 h 00

Enfants

Enfants autorisés : de 0 à 17 ans

Événements

Événements non autorisés

Animaux domestiques

Animaux de compagnie non autorisés

Fumeurs/non-fumeurs

Hébergement non-fumeurs

NO PARTIES. Occupancy may not exceed 6 people. Shoes are to be left outside the unit. NO SMOKING, vaping or e-cigarettes inside or outside.

NO PETS permitted, indoor or out. We are not able to host assistance animals due to severe allergies and health risk.

$25/15 minutes will be charged past check out time. Disabling/covering security cameras will result in cancellation of reservation without refund.

Informations importantes

À savoir absolument

Cet hébergement est géré par un hôte privé (une partie n’agissant pas dans le cadre de son commerce, son entreprise ou sa profession). La législation européenne relative aux droits des consommateurs ne s’appliquera pas à votre réservation, y compris le droit de rétractation. Toutefois, la politique d’annulation définie par l’hôte privé couvrira votre réservation. Les articles 1100 à 1386-1 du Code civil français s’appliqueront. https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/id/LEGISCTA000032040794/

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Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits

Possibilité de location à long terme

L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone

L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée

Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur et un verrou de sûreté

Numéro d’enregistrement de l’hébergement : TA-128-752-0768-01, GE-128-752-0768-01

À propos du quartier

Kamuela

Cette villa vous donne rendez-vous à Kamuela, plus précisément à côté d'un terrain de golf, au bord de l'eau. Les célèbres Parcours de Golf du Mauna Lani Resort et Parcours de golf du Four Seasons Resort Hualalai valent le détour si un minimum d'action est à l'ordre du jour. L'aventure, très peu pour vous ? Vous préférez vous poser et apprécier la beauté naturelle des lieux ? Partez à la découverte des non moins emblématiques Plage de Mauna Kea Beach et Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area. En voyage avec toute la tribu ? Envisagez de passer par les fantastiques Great 4-D Movie Ride (cinéma en 4-D) et Manta Ray Point. Les points d'eau des environs sont le décor idéal pour vous adonner à de nouvelles activités telles que le kayak et la plongée sous-marine tandis que les amoureux d'aventures en plein air pourront plutôt opter pour la randonnée à pied ou à vélo et les balades en vélo.

Kamuela, HI

À proximité

Parcours de Golf du Mauna Lani Resort - 10 min à pied - 0.9 km
Mauna Lani Beach - 15 min à pied - 1.3 km
Parcours de golf de Waikoloa - 12 min en voiture - 7.3 km
Anaehoomalu Beach - 14 min en voiture - 9.1 km
Dolphin Quest - 14 min en voiture - 9.3 km

Comment se déplacer

Aéroport de Kamuela Waimea-Kohala (MUE) - 33 min en voiture

Restaurants

‪Kona Tap Room - ‬14 min en voiture
‪Starbucks - ‬11 min en voiture
‪Island Vintage Coffee - ‬11 min en voiture
‪A-Bay's Island Grill - ‬11 min en voiture
‪Waikoloa Coffee Company - ‬15 min en voiture

Foire aux questions

L'hébergement Mauna Lani Palm Villas D2 Corner Unit with Views of Historic Lava Fields dispose-t-il d'une piscine ?

Oui, cet hébergement vous propose une piscine extérieure.

Les animaux domestiques sont-ils admis dans l'hébergement Mauna Lani Palm Villas D2 Corner Unit with Views of Historic Lava Fields ?

Non, les animaux de compagnie ne sont pas admis au sein de l'hébergement.

Quelle est l'heure d'arrivée à l'hébergement Mauna Lani Palm Villas D2 Corner Unit with Views of Historic Lava Fields ?

Les arrivées sont prévues à partir de 16 h 00.

Quelle est l'heure de départ de l'hébergement Mauna Lani Palm Villas D2 Corner Unit with Views of Historic Lava Fields ?

Le départ a lieu à 10 h 00.

Où se situe l'hébergement Mauna Lani Palm Villas D2 Corner Unit with Views of Historic Lava Fields ?

Cette villa à l'atmosphère familiale à Kamuela se trouve au bord de l'eau, à 10 minutes à pied de sites comme Mauna Lani Historic Park et Parcours de Golf du Mauna Lani Resort. Great 4-D Movie Ride (cinéma en 4-D) et Francis H.I'i Brown North Golf Course (parcours nord) se trouvent également à moins de 15 minutes.

9,6

Exceptionnel

Les avis sont présentés par ordre chronologique, ils sont également soumis à une procédure de contrôle et vérifiés sauf indication contraire.

9,8/10

Propreté

10/10

Services et équipements

10/10

Infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement

10/10

Écoresponsabilité

9,2/10

Arrivée

9,4/10

Communication

10/10

Emplacement

9,8/10

Exactitude de l’annonce

8/10 Bien

Leayne P.

25 avr. 2024

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Quick staycation

Unit was very clean and cozy. Pool was right across the street, this neighborhood is fantastic. Access to the private beach was the highlight. Good communication with owner. Mahalo.

Séjour de 2 nuits en mars 2024

8/10 Bien

Virginia

12 févr. 2024

Les points forts : Propreté, équipements, infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement et communication

The "extra" for me was the access to the private beach parking area. While no beaches in Hawaii are private, getting to some of them requires a long walk from public parking. This is a very close parking area to a lovely beach.

Séjour de 3 nuits en janvier 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne O.

22 mai 2023

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Awesome

Property very clean, well equipped, very cozy, great location, quiet and peaceful. Aloha

Séjour de 3 nuits en mai 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda G.

12 févr. 2023

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great location

We stayed here with 4 adults and 2 ten year olds. Worked out great, there was enough space for the 6 of us. Location: Was nice to have grass outside the patio and the 10-15 min walk to the beach club wasn’t bad. If we had a days worth of beach stuff, we drove and parked in the lot (nice to have that access). There wasn’t anyone staying next door or above us, but if there had been….you would definitely hear the neighbors when on the patio. So just be aware of that if you are looking for major privacy- you won’t have it. Condo: clean and fully stocked. Kitchen had everything we needed. Beach towels were great and the garage had all the beach toys, chairs, coolers we needed. One note- bring your own body soap, only a tiny bar provided and it’s not that great. Area: the common pool was really nice, we all enjoyed the hot tub as well. You can walk to the beach club through a lava field path (10-15 min) or can walk to the shopping center in the other direction. Very convenient! Only a 10 minute drive to the best beach on the island (Hapuna Beach) - we went there often (you have to pay so just a heads up). Never did go to the black sand beach near by as they wanted us to pay $25 per car! I ended up walking there and it’s not that great- don’t wast your money. Communication was great with the owner, I’d recommend staying at this condo to friends.

Séjour de 7 nuits en janvier 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H., Seattle, Wa

26 janv. 2023

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Family Friendly and Great Location

Our three generation family stayed and had a memory making trip. The house is in excellent condition and was well equipped with kid friendly amenities (high chair, pack n play, toys, books, beach toys). The location is convenient to beaches, shopping, restaurants, grocery store, and great walking opportunities. We loved the volcano tube walk, fish ponds and the secret pond. Noah was very responsive and accommodating. No complaints and highly recommended!

Séjour de 9 nuits en janvier 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

29 déc. 2022

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Perfect location!

Our family of four had a fantastic time on our vacation and loved our Palm Villas stay over Christmas. The condo is equipped with everything you need and has a great layout for families. The location is ideal - a lovely walk to the Beach Club and the Auberge Mauna Lani where we snorkeled and saw tons of fish and turtles. Just two minutes drive to the supermarket and shops as well. Noah is a terrific host and we appreciated his helpful tips and great communication. Would definitely recommend and hope to return again.

Séjour de 7 nuits en décembre 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eugene K.

10 nov. 2022

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Home away from home…

This is a perfect location. Quiet, corner unit, and within walking distance to the Mauna Lani Private Beach Club. The waterfall pool is great, very family friendly. Noah was an amazing host. Very responsive and had provided everything we needed in the unit. It felt like our home away from home. We will definitely come back and stay again!

Séjour de 2 nuits en novembre 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

7 juin 2022

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great location and amenities

Stayed here with family & friends for Honu 70.3. Great space and equipped kitchen for cooking. Pool rules are real and a resident did not appreciate our 6yr olds playing.

Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trevor C.

1 juin 2022

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Very peaceful and quiet. Nice place

Not having rented through vrbo prior to this trip the process confused me a bit, but now having done it, the next time will be easy. It was a positive experience and will be doing again Im sure.

Séjour de 3 nuits en mai 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola W., San Francisco, CA, USA

9 mai 2022

Les points forts : Propreté, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Les points faibles : Arrivée

Great location, comfortable condo, would stay again

We really liked this little condo. It’s in a great location to walk through the lava fields and fish ponds to get to the coastal path and the beach. Clean, comfortable, cozy. We only stayed two nights, but would rent again on our next trip to Hawaii. Only mistake was they forgot to give us the code to the complex’s gate. Luckily the manager was leaving when we were trying to enter and was able to give us the code in person.

Séjour de 2 nuits en mai 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

4 févr. 2022

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Perfect quiet location within walking distance to beach

The condominium was exactly as described. The kitchen is the best-stocked one we have experienced in our travels. The ice maker worked great and made plenty of ice. The AC and WiFi worked well. There are ceiling fans in every room and plenty of storage for clothing. The beds were very comfortable. The lanai is small but has a BBQ, which we used a couple of times. We enjoyed eating on the lanai. The garage was a nice bonus and the beach chairs, umbrella, and boogie boards were nice to have. There are also two scooters, two coolers, and some toys, which we did not use. The private beach club area is small but very nice with a restaurant and great snorkeling. The rental hut for activities gear is not open every day in case you wanted to rent paddle boards, etc. the beach at the Mauna Lani Auberge Resort is a 15 minute walk (walk out the historic trail and go right along the shore). It has okay snorkeling, a calm bay, and food and gear rental daily. We went there twice. We did not use the pool but used the hot tub one night and it was nice - we had it all to ourselves. We would definitely stay here again for a quiet relaxing vacation!

Séjour de 9 nuits en janvier 2022

Cet avis provient d’un site partenaire de confiance et n’a pas été vérifié.

6/10 Satisfaisant

Chris K.

16 oct. 2021

Basic home in a nice area

Beautiful setting for this rental. The price is a little high compared to similar quality homes on the area and the unit could use some updating.

Cet avis provient d’un site partenaire de confiance et n’a pas été vérifié.

10/10 Excellent

Greg E.

11 juil. 2021

Great Family vacation

Beautiful accommodations.. no stress, great pool and spa.. easy walk to ocean and beach club..

Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2021

Cet avis provient d’un site partenaire de confiance et n’a pas été vérifié.

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

27 juin 2021

Great stay

Comfortable, plenty of space for 4 adults and 3 kids. A normal-sized garbage can is the 9nly thing I'd like added. Everything else was great!

10/10 Excellent

sara s.

14 déc. 2020

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

quiet restful stay

perfect condo near fabulous beach location 10 minute beautiful walk away- we loved it and are looking forward to returning next year.

Séjour de 5 nuits en novembre 2020

8/10 Bien

Anne Kathleen (Kathy) M., Anchorage, Alaska

22 nov. 2020

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Accurate description online

Property was true to online description. It was about a 10-15 minute walk to beaches via adjacent historical park access. Pool was beautiful. Beach gear (chairs, boogie boards, masks/snorkels, Razor scooters) much appreciated! We would have loved a map of the development, indicated beach access and location of pool. Never really figured out what to do with the Beach Club Access Card and nothing in home to explain its use. Would have also loved a list of local favorites: restaurants, groceries, beaches, sunset spots, etc.

Séjour de 4 nuits en novembre 2020

8/10 Bien

EUNICE H.

9 nov. 2020

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Convenient

First time staying in this area. Condo, pool, beach, grocery store all in close proximity. We enjoyed our walk to the beach. We planned on grilling but unfortunately that was not available for use during our stay. Overall we enjoyed our time to just relax!

Séjour de 3 nuits en octobre 2020

Cet avis provient d’un site partenaire de confiance et n’a pas été vérifié.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

11 sept. 2020

Fun, clean and comfortable

The privacy, not crowded, clean, spacious (3 bedroom), surrounding attractions and it being a small lush complex.

10/10 Excellent

Voyageur vérifié

30 août 2020

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Our stay

Everything was really nice , so easy to walk to the beaches close by, only problem we had as the parking issue. Only one car goes in garage and one extra pass for another car , we had four vehicles so I suggest don’t bring more than two vehicles.

Séjour de 2 nuits en août 2020

8/10 Bien

Pat & Andy S.

3 juin 2020

Les points forts : Propreté, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Great condo & location!

We loved the atmosphere here with 44 low rise condos in a tropical gated community. We loved that it was just a 10 minute beautiful walk to the beach. We were unhappy that the housekeeper did not have a condo ready at check-in time and we were also disappointed that a gift basket that had been left on the front porch from one of our relatives who lives on island, was not there upon our arrival. She said she left it on the bench on the front porch at about 2 PM. It was not there at 4 PM.....Sad...that. I complained to management about this...I did not find about the missing gift basket until mid-week of our week long stay. Management delivered a replacement gift basket with lots of perishable fruit the day before we left.

Séjour de 7 nuits en février 2020

8/10 Bien

Todd Z.

23 févr. 2020

Les points forts : Propreté, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Hawaii Vacation

We enjoyed the condo and location, with close proximity to the pool and area beaches. Maintenance and management staff were friendly and helpful. The condo could have been cleaner upon our arrival and the lanai was a little small for our group, but overall great location for our trip.

Séjour de 14 nuits en janvier 2020

8/10 Bien

Sheridan P.

8 janv. 2020

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Perfect condo for your Puako getaway

We had a great experience staying in Palm Villas D-2. It is an ideal location, a 15 minute walk through lava tubes and traditional Hawai’ian fish ponds to the beach. This condo comes with access to the wonderful Mauna Lani Beach Club. The pool and hot tub are lovely and tasteful. This place is quiet and chill and perfectly comfortable. The condo was well-stocked and even had All-Clad pots and pans. There were two boxes full of toys, two scooters, plenty of beach toys, floats, noodles, umbrellas and chairs. Our only complaint was with the kitchen sink. It sprays oddly and gets you wet while you do dishes. But everything else was perfect. My husband had trouble getting in touch with the property manager to ask questions prior to check-in. We wanted to ask about beach and snorkel equipment and guest parking. Once we checked in, responsiveness was great and we got all our questions answered. The condo was terrific and we would be grateful to stay here again! Mahalo!

Séjour de 5 nuits en décembre 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessyka M.

30 oct. 2019

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Beautiful home, perfect location

The home is well kept. Stocked with everything you need. Perfect location, amazing sunsets. Would go back again.

Séjour de 11 nuits en septembre 2019

Cet avis provient d’un site partenaire de confiance et n’a pas été vérifié.

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

5 oct. 2019

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Wonderful location, Great Sunsets

The home was located in a beautiful complex, well kept. The home came with everything we needed for our 12 day stay. Perfect for families and beach activities.

Séjour de 11 nuits en septembre 2019

Cet avis provient d’un site partenaire de confiance et n’a pas été vérifié.

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

2 sept. 2019

Lovely Vacation Home

We've just returned after a fantastic 3-week stay at this beautiful home. It was a joy in every way, and exactly as pictured. The unit is on a corner with excellent views from all windows. We walked to beaches every morning and sometimes snorkeled before breakfast. It's also a very pleasant walk along the beach to the Fairmont Hotel, where you can snorkel, dine, and shop. Groceries and restaurants are a 5 minute drive away. Snorkeling near the Fairmont almost always yielded the chance to see sea turtles frolicking in the reef. The best overall snorkeling was at the nearby Beach Club. Some days were simply "epic" there. Management was excellent and quick to respond to any issue, and overall this was a wonderful experience.

Séjour de 21 nuits en août 2019

Qui vous reçoit ?

Vous êtes reçu par Noah

I grew up in New York, but have lived in California for most of my life. I will always consider myself a New Yorker. I was a school teacher and principal and now I have a small educational consulting company providing professional development to teachers, parents and school administrators. I am married and we have two great and funny kids. We are very active with sailing, camping, biking, snorkeling, and enjoying the outdoors every chance we get.

Pourquoi avoir choisi cet hébergement ?

We chose the Palm Villas for its proximity to the Beach Club. The water is calm and safe for children and the snorkeling is some of the best on any of the islands, other than on the rare stormy day.

The Palm Villas is a private gated community of only 44 units, as compared to larger complexes on the resort and in the area with hundreds of units. We love the lava rock and waterfall surrounding the swimming pool. Although we don’t travel during peak holiday season, we’ve never seen it full and often have it all to ourselves.
The favorite feature of our unit in the Palm Villas is the view from our lanai.

Quels sont les atouts de cet hébergement ?

Our unit, D-2 is tucked away in the far corner of the Palm Villas, away from the pool and any traffic noise. When D-2 was built, the owners added extra sound proofing insulation to ensure that any upstairs or neighbor noise could not be heard in our unit. The only thing we can hear is the crashing of the waves.