1 Br Private Vacation Home Vacation Rental In Waimea, Hawaii

Kohala Kai Gardens is a 3 bedroom 2.5 bath private residence which has been divided into 2 separate units. Only one apartment is offered as a vacation rental while the main owners travel.

It is located on a beautifully landscaped 1.4 acres on the Big Island of Hawaii. Kohala Kai Gardens comes with a full kitchen, open floor plan, dining room, living room and expansive ocean view lanais.

The floor plan allows for a private entrance and ocean view lanais providing comfort and privacy. The green, grassy backyard surrounded by tropical plants is an unexpected oasis.

The other apartment is separate and private from the rental. The property is designed to have only the driveway and the laundry shared.

You will relax and enjoy never-ending ocean views, dazzling sunsets, and tropical breezes. Only a few minutes away is the Kohala 'Gold Coast'. Located at 500 feet above sea level Kohala Kai Gardens provides panaromic views of over 60 miles of the Kohala coast.

Kohala Kai Gardens is located just north of Kawaihae Harbor and a short 10 minute drive to 3 of the islands best beaches, Hapuna, Waialea and Mauna Kea. You can enjoy world famous golf courses, tennis, and oceanfront fine dining at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and Hapuna at Mauna Kea Hotel. An additional 5 minute drive south will bring you to Mauna Lani and Waikoloa Beach resorts offering more white sandy beaches, shopping, golf, and dining. The whale watching is incredible during whale season (November through April).

If your pleasure is just gazing at the ocean, this light and airy home with an expansive lanai is just the place for you. The lanai is equipped with lounge chairs and dining, a great place to daydream, read a book or enjoy a meal.

One of the highlights of the property is stepping into the spacious tropical outdoor shower complete with a sitting area and hammock nestled among the ti leaves.

The living room offers plenty of room to relax, prepare meals and dine. It is decorated island style with unique collections of sea shells and glass fishing balls with expansive ocean views.

The kitchen is fully furnished, has new granite countertops and quartz sinks. It is equipped with all new appliances and the basics of spices and oils.

The en-suite Master Bedroom with ocean views has a king size bed and walk-in closet. The bedroom is furnished island style with a very comfortable Tempurpedic bed and quality linens. The sliding doors lead onto the private ocean view front lanai. Should you need an extra breeze, each room has a ceiling fan.

The master bath has been completely remodeled with a tiled walk-in shower, granite countertops and updated fixtures. The towels are soft Turkish cotton.

Wifi is complimentary throughout the home. The living area has a 42" Smart TV for entertainment when you are not busy exploring the island. We also supply all necessary beach equipment, including chairs, umbrella, coolers and beach towels.

Kawaihae Harbor, 5 minutes away by car, offers multiple dining opportunities, including a local Tiki Bar perfect for Happy Hour. There are a number of choices including a fresh fish market, and several restaurants. You can depart on a dive, snorkel, sport fishing or whale watch adventure with our fantastic local operators in the harbor.

After a full day of activity you will enjoy returning to Kohala Kai Gardens to relax in comfort and enjoy the beauty of the ocean and mountains.
Drive to beaches and more.

6 minutes to Kawaihae town (fishing, whale watching and scuba dive trips)

8 minutes to Spencer Beach

10 minutes to world class beaches (Mauna Kea & Hapuna)

25 minutes to Historic Hawi town

20 minutes to Big Island Zip Line and the Kohala 'Flumin the Ditch' Adventures

23 minutes to Kamuela (Waimea)

33 minutes to Horseback riding with Paniolo Adventures

40 minutes to Kona International Airport

55 minutes to Kona

52 minutes to Pololu Valley Lookout where you can hike down to the valley floor and a black sand beach

2 hours to Volcano National Park

Located in Kohala Estates, a neighborhood in Kamuela, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Mauna Kea Beach and Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course.
Pua Mau Place Botanic & Sculpture Garden and Pua Mau Place Arboretum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.