Everything about our stay was wonderful. The hosts Carl and Deb were easy to communicate with and responsive to questions. We loved how secluded we were and the private water pond is way bigger than the pictures show. This was a really nice feature every morning and every evening. The house is equipped with all you need. Coolers, beach stuff, fully stocked kitchen. Beds and linens super comfy and comes with a whole drawer of sun tan lotion! We will be return guests for sure!
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.
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.
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.
Fantastic house with a magnificent ocean view and sunset in to the horizon.
Great house for our family of 5.
A very well equipped kitchen were we made great dinners.
I really recommend anyone visiting Big Island to rent this house.
What is a very great experience staying at the house never been to Hawaii and was very beautiful. The house was very relaxing and very very quiet with. Thatâs what we want it.
We had stayed at this location before and returned for another super experience. Watching whales frolic out in front of our lanai was unbelievable. Property was furnished with everything we could have needed. The hosts are as exceptional as the property. Simply beautiful!
A terrific house with an amazing lanai/view. This would be a great place for a few couples to go to hang out together for a bit. It is out of the way, which of course is part of his charm. The hosts thought of just about everything and are wonderfully communicative. The hammock is heaven and feeding the fish is so fun. Great kitchen too.
A turn-back-the-clock wonderful kind of place. Beautiful views from the oceanfront porch. Lovely, well designed kitchen. Spacious living and dining area. With the larger square footage six adults would be quite comfortable sharing this space. January has been a good time to be here.
We had a great time and Carl and Deb were so nice and very easy to work with. We really enjoyed staying at their beautiful house. Carl and Deb joined us for a glass of wine one night and we had a great time visiting with them. The view from the house was amazing!! Thank you, Carl and Deb for letting us enjoy your home.
Sincerely,
Jen, Toby, Denise and Dave
House is very spacious and well equiped. Sunsets are incredible and pool is perfect for a cooling off dip. Definitely need to like driving to stay here as neighbourhood was a bit more remote than we were anticipating, but that certainly meant we had plenty of peace and quiet.
Host went above and beyond to enable us to watch the Rugby World Cup final, which was much appreciated. And was quick to respond when there was an issue with water pumps.
It is hard to accurately describe our experience at Hale Pali, but I will start with simple perfection. This home was truly amazing and brought us everything we were looking for (and needed) in a vacation: peace, quiet, the most beautiful views, spinner dolphins, and every amenity to make us feel like this was our home for a week plus. The hosts, Carl and Deb, truly thought of everything one needs to have a fun and relaxing time. We spent endless hours enjoying the sun, the beach, the lanai, the natural pool, and the water which was calm some days and provided massive waves crashing into the cliff on others. A special added bonus was getting to spend time with the wonderful hosts (until we meet again <3). Rent this house!
Carl & Deb's home is absolutely lovely and comfortable, and was stocked with everything we needed and more. The "front row" perfect ocean view seats on the lanai and out in the back yard were where we spent most of our time, even though the rest of the house is amazing. We made it back for sunset every night, 7 out of 8 were spectacular and worth the price of admission! Lol
The neighborhood is well off the beaten track and a solid 30-45 minutes away from stores, but well worth it as it is extremely quiet, hardly any cars, an occasional couple out for a stroll down the street, just the waves and peaceful quiet. Would not have left if we didn't have too!!
Thank you, C and D. If we have the opportunity to come back, we definately will!
Xoxoxo
We had been on the Island for 14 days prior to arriving at Hale Pali on the Sea. Our intentions were to just relax and enjoy the ocean for our last 6 days in Hawaii and that is exactly what we got. Deb and Carl's house had everything we needed to just sit back and chill. The slash pool was excellent to take a quick refreshing cold plunge in the afternoon. The Kitchen was fantastic and we utilized it everyday. If watching TV is your thing then there large flat screen in the living room with Dish Network service. Only turned the TV on once to watch some college football on Saturday. We only left the house once during our stay and that was to drive to the nearby Volcano National Park. If you have designs on staying at a place to do nothing but relax see some of the local sites this this the place for you. Aloha and Mahalo Deb and Carl!
I donât even know where to start. We had an amazing stay at this beautiful property. The home and description are exactly as pictured (even better in person). The views from everywhere in the house are stunning. We loved watching the waves crash on the coast and come up through the blowhole. The views are breathtaking. The private beach area and pool were fantastic. I felt like I was at a 5 star resort the entire time (only better). We really enjoyed being able to cool off in the salt water pool. I will not forget the beautiful sunsets. We had an extraordinary time. The kitchen was well-equipped and spacious, perfect for cooking and preparing meals. The home and beds are very comfortable. Loved the evening listening to the whales breaching the water which was incredible. The highlight of the trip was meeting Carl and Debbie who are both wonderful. We feel like we have new life long friends. We are already planning to return in 2026 to attend their Christmas Eve party and hope to meet up with them when they visit California. This is a peaceful slice of heaven. Paradise. Counting the days until we can return.
Hale Pali is a gorgeous oceanfront home in a stunning location and well appointed. It has many places to gather and relax both inside and outside. We greatly enjoyed having breakfast out on the terrace every morning and watching sunsets there as well. The kitchen is large with many dishes, glassware, flatware, pots/pans, knives, etc. We greatly enjoyed making breakfast and dinner in the home everyday. Furthermore, there are plenty of cooking supplies, spices, and condiments in the house for you to use which is also greatly appreciated.
One nice bonus of the stay was that Carl and Deb came out to say hello one night with some wine. We definitely enjoyed chatting with them and learning more about them and their time in Hawaii.
On the day of checkout, we had an evening flight and asked if a late checkout was possible. Carl and Deb were very kind to accommodate us which was much appreciated.
Would highly recommend Hale Pali and we would definitely stay here again the next time we visit the Big Island.
Set upon a field of lava directly on the sea shore, Carl and Debâs Miloliâi property did not disappoint. Appointed with almost everything you can imagine, this property is set up for days of lounging and forgetting about your day to day life back on the mainland.
The natural pool and the multiple areas set up for lounging allow one to enjoy the water, sun, or shade along with an almost constant but gentle sea breeze. Several naps were had in various locations. Each one as dreamy and idyllic as the last.
The view of the sunset, the ocean and the portions of Mauna Loa to the north are all uninterrupted and awe-inspiring. Even when clouds rolled in, the weather remained perfect.
The units three bedrooms and spacious indoor/outdoor living area was perfect for four of us and would easily accommodate a larger group. The large kitchen is capable of housing a weekâs worth of groceries for a large group with no problem, and the kitchen has all the tools you need to make your favorite comfort food or to try your hand at a local cuisine.
Miloliâi is a secluded development on an island full of secluded locations. But, we found it a good location for traveling north to explore the fine beaches and star gazing the Big Island has to offer as well as going south and east to see Volcanoes National Park and venture to the rainforests near Hilo.
Carl and Deb were fantastic hosts. We had all the privacy and responsiveness we needed as well as guidance upon request. Highly Recommend!
It was a unique stay in a very special house right by the sea. Deborah and Carl are wonderful hosts, and you can tell at all times that they don't just rent out this house, but really take care of it and prepare a special place for their guests.We were here for almost a week and enjoyed our stay to the fullest, from the first view of the sea in the morning to the last sip of wine on the veranda in the evening.We can wholeheartedly recommend the house and were very happy to meet Carl and his wife.
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.