We are so blessed to have had the opportunity to stay at Maka Nui! Everything you need is here. Great beach gear, comfortable rooms, lovely space, amazing kitchen, we all wish we could have stayed longer and can't wait to go back. Candi is lovely and available for anything you need. Just honest wonderful people. We had the best time!!!
Maka Nui Estate is the perfect getaway headquarters for a larger family or multiple families. The views are breathtaking, there is plenty of space for everyone, lots to do for all ages.
This house was the perfect vacation home for our family of 9! It had everything we needed and more. The home is gorgeous, everything is updated beautifully and there is so much space. The caretaker Candi was very nice and helpful, making the check-in process smooth and easy. It was a vacation to remember for sure! We would definitely stay here again!
Our second time staying here. Great location, it is quite rural but surprisingly central. There are groceries and restaurants just a few minutes away. It is close to snorkeling at Kahuluu Beach, a two Step, Kealakekua Bay and Hookena a beach. You do need vehicles to get to amenities and destinations. The property itself is gorgeous and caretaker Candi wonderful to deal with. The pool is a wonderful bonus. Perfect setup for an extended family getaway.
The moment we arrived we fell in love with the home! It was perfect has its for our group of 10 including grandchildren. Grandchildren had room to play, adults could escape to more private areas. Each bdr Has its own bath. The home was clean! Equipped with bigger boards and plenty of sand chairs. We all agreed this was our best family vacation yet. Candi greeted us when we arrived. We will be back!
What a beautiful property! Beautiful views! Candi, the host, couldn't have been more helpful. The home was as described and had more than advertised. We had Chef Brad prepare a dinner for us and it was really good. The location is not really walkable to anything as the roads are narrow with no sidewalks or space for pedestrians. Car dependent but everything you need is within a 10 - 15 minute drive. We totally recommend this amazing place.Thank you again for sharing your home with us.
A spacious, beautiful home with a fantastic view from a screened veranda was our familyâs Christmas getaway. We also enjoyed the holiday decorations, well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, swimming pool and the peaceful location. Our kids liked the nearby hiking and beaches.
The house was perfect for our group. Thereâs plenty of room for a large group and we loved staying in south Kona which is quieter than Kailua.
The owner was very friendly and available. I loved the area and the house has a large screened lanai around the house which was perfect to see the daily rainbows. It was perfect
House is amazing, the pics dont do it justice. Host was great. Some of the fixtures and bathrooms are showing their age but not a problem for family stay. The pool had an issue which took a few days to resolve but we spent all our time at the awesome beaches
The house was so spacious and gave our family a WOW moment when we arrived. The property setting is a beautiful garden and the views of the valley and ocean are spectacular! We spent most of our time on the screened wrap around porch just loving the breeze and view.The pool was a perfect size. The location gave us quiet and privacy while being close to everything we needed.
Our hostess greeted us as we came and made sure everything was perfect. She was charming and helpful both during our stay and when we were planning the trip and gave us great local tips.
We wanted a special place since we were celebrating our 50th anniversary and this was really the special place of lifetime memories. Mahalo to our Hostess.
We enjoyed the breathtaking views and the expansive living areas. Maka Nui is beautifully designed with plenty of spaces for both togetherness and solitude. The kitchen is seemlessly connected to one of the living rooms, making a perfect setting for cooking together and socializing. The house has so many comfortable yet luxurious spots to lounge, converse, and take in the view. We really did not want to leave. The location was perfect for us. It is close to so much but secluded and peaceful. We really appreciated Candi's hospitality and the mangoes were literally falling from the tree!
Beautiful location with wonderful ocean views. The home was perfect for our group with plenty of room. Kitchen was well equipped for preparing our dinners each night. Shopping nearby made it simple and affordable.
Candace was a great host.
The home and the property were wonderful. The view from the lanai is the crowning jewel. Our party of nine had a great week. I highly recommend this property.
no soap in the showers or bathrooms but the host was very nice we didn't ask for anything some things were broken like the BBQ , pillows sheets and bedding were worn out. Once again the host couldn't be nicer and felt she did all she could.
Family of 8 (6 adults + children 9 & 11) enjoyed week stay at this large and inviting house with swimming pool, lots of parking and space for kids to play. Spent most of our time on the upper level with large & well equipped kitchen, large sitting room (TV worked well) and master suite. Ate family meals on the huge, wrap-around, screened lanai that also had lots of lounging areas plus bar fridge that was convenient. Overall an excellent choice for our family. Would mention, though, that lower-level bathrooms were tired (water pressure could be improved too) and in need of upgrade to match rest of house. Small disappointment was condition of pingpong paddles - only 3 were serviceable so we purchased a new one.
4 couples in this trip. The property is perfect for this kind of group. Each of the 4 bedrooms has its own bathroom and shower. The kitchen and living area is large and open creating a great meeting area. The screened in deck makes a relaxing area with plenty of furniture on all sides making a book reading get away easy. The pool in the midst of a beautiful landscaped yard was the icing on the cake. Candi was great checking in on us and letting us know we could call if anything was needed.
Unbelievable views! The house and grounds are immaculate. Candi and Jed are exceptional hosts. Manini Beach is just minutes away by car and offers good snorkeling access to Kealakekua Bay. This house has everything and is precisely as described in the listing information. Our party of 7 adults and 2 teens had a memorable vacation stay!
We were thrilled with our stay. The sunsets were amazing and so was the house. There. were 10 of us and there was plenty of room. The kitchen was stocked with everything imaginable. We loved our stay.
The Maka Nui felt like home away from home. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back. As others have mentioned, Candi is great, very friendly and laid back. I would highly recommend this house.
Wow! This house and property are beautiful!! My family and I very much enjoyed our stay!! The views are breathtaking, and I could sit on the porch all day every day taking in the ocean views!
Wonderful home and owners. Candi and her family are awesome and available when needed! Great place for large groups. Nice, spacious and comfortable common areas in main house. Everything you could possibly need in kitchen is available. Bedrooms are big with comfortable beds! Our group of 9 appreciated each bedroom having a full bathâŠreally helped getting everyone ready and out the door quickly to enjoy Hawaii! Plus there is a bathroom in the common area of home. The lanai (patio) is enclosed by screen so you can enjoy the outdoors bug free and the view wowzerâŠfantastic. Great pool area for those times when you just wanna relax or enjoy a swim. The grounds are gorgeous and very private. We loved it.
Aloha , as the caretaker of Maka Nui of which I am privileged to do. I have been on property for 31 years & lived on the Big Island for 33 So feel free to call with any questions you might have & I would be happy to help.
Maka Nui is country but close enough (15-20 minutes) to night life . It has all the stores to get supplies here & great restaurants so we get the best of both worlds.
First are the mascots Frick & Frack (dogs) They love to meet new folks as is always a chance to get treats! Then the sounds of birds & palms rustling in the breeze. Of course the pool & fruits are always a plus! And we are always around to answer any questions. As the pool /gardeners & coffee workers there is always something to do.