The House was nice, the views were amazing. The issue we had was the remote location. The nearest market OceanView takes 45 minutes round trip. All attractions are very distant. The property owners are very responsive and kept us informed. In the future I will likely choose Waikoloa side of the island. Overall it was a nice stay. Thank you.
Iâm always looking for a quiet place to get away from all of todayâs modern stress. The house layout is perfect as you can rest inside and still see all the views or relax on the generous lanai. Walk down to view the ocean and schools of fish by the cliff. And best of all enjoy the plunge pool which is bigger than the pictures indicate. Loved our time here. Thank you to Deb and Carl for their hospitality.
We had a great stay and enjoyed this location and home very much. Super well equipped kitchen. Clean and no bugs in the house. (Bugs are usually a given in Hawaii, but no at Hale Pali!). Lots of spices which was a nice surprise. The ocean breeze was cool and delightful. Comfortable beds and furniture made it easy to relax and enjoy every day, even if we just stayed âhome.â. Highly recommended and we will return again someday soon.
This house was so beautiful and the view was amazing! You do have to go down a very narrow steep road with switchbacks. It is also an hour or more away from any excursions you may be planning. There is a cute beach within 40 mins with great snorkeling . The house looks just like the pictures no surprises. The owners were very accommodating and easy to reach if need. Would recommend staying here.
This is the perfect place to stay if you want a nice, peaceful place away from the hustle and bustle. Very relaxing and like the other reviews stated, this place has it all-the kitchen is very well equipped. We very much enjoyed this property and would love to return. Felt recharged after vacation.
Great house - location is remote and very quiet - we had a wonderful time. We got in late our first night and the owners left the lights on for us with music playing - it was great especially after a very long travel day for all of us. The house is located in the southern area of the island which worked out well for us. It was close to Volcanoes National Park ( an hour away) and we got to see Kilauea flow! And it is only about 2 hours from Hilo and an hour from Kona. We had a great time exploring the southern end of the island and never felt like we were over run by tourists or crowds like you would find in Kona or Hilo. The plunge pool is pretty big and very refreshing - you can not get down to the ocean but we did feed the fish and saw turtles and dolphins several times during our stay. The house does not have AC but we did not need it in any of the rooms. There are ceiling fans in each room as well as several floor fans that you can move around as needed. The TV was huge and great to watch the basketball playoffs. We cooked dinner 3 of the nights we were in the house and the kitchen was great - it is fully equipped for whatever you need. There are mosquitos on this island but the owners had bug spray for us which was great. We would recommend staying here if you are looking for a relaxing vacation on the Big Island for sure!
This spacious 3 bedroom home was very comfortable for my husband, my daughter, my mother and I to relax and enjoy. Whether we were lounging in the hammock watching the sunset on the back porch or inside watching the Olympics on the big screen tv this house had something for everyone. Great for families! Carl and Deb are wonderful hosts!
Beautiful location and place. The drive down the mountainside is steep, once you drive it a couple times itâs easy. This is the place to stay if you like quiet and peaceful.
Wow, the house was located smack on the water, the sunsets were stunning, it felt like a slice of paradise. The quiet location was a great "de-stressing" get-away for all of us. Spacious, clean and well stocked, it felt like home the minute we walked in. Carl and Deb were great hosts!
Stunning views from this roomy, well- equipped house! Plenty of space to spend out, both inside and out, as well as in the shade or sun. Best VRBO weâve been into HI!
My family of 5 travelled from Nashville, TN to stay at this wonderful home for a week. I wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy all of the sights and sounds of the big island. You can't find sunset views more gorgeous than those from the lanai of Hale Pali. Thank you Carl and Deb!
Amazing stay hereâŠ.. enjoyed lots of family time. Hosts were lovely, too, and checked on us throughout our stay. I have already told friends about this amazing placeâŠ.. do not hesitate to book it. We saw whales, dolphins and a shark right from the deck and lawn chairs. Amazing view and experience. Thanks!
The house and view were fantastic. The bedrooms were a little warm and the drive into the neighborhood is very steep but with spectacular views. I would definitely stay here again.
Carl and Deborah Ramsey have resided on the Big Island for more than 40 years. They are San Francisco State Alum and moved to the islands from the Bay Area. Carl and Deb are retired after many years of rewarding work counseling in the Hawaii Island public school system (who ever thought up the idea of RETIREMENT sure knew what they were doing!) Their residence is an 8 1/2 acre farm just up the mountainside from the beach house. Although the crops are not extensive, Deborah does grow some Kona Coffee.
Meeting fascinating guests from all around the planet is the best part of owning and operating Hale Pali, they say. Please come and join them along the beautiful and peaceful south kona coast.