Mauna Kea Waiulaula Villa - Ocean View, Designer Furnishings, Club Member
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Kai La House is a private, one-level villa in the Wai'ula'ula area of Mauna Kea Resort on Hawaii’s Big Island, presented as an ocean-view retreat. Retractable glass doors open the living space toward the furnished lanai, connecting indoor and outdoor areas. The home is smoke-free and air-conditioned, with three separate cooling zones.
Rooms
The villa has three bedrooms for up to eight guests: two master suites and a third bedroom with two queen beds. Each bedroom has a full bathroom and walk-in closet, and the master suites also have outdoor showers. The living room has an 80-inch OLED television with Sonos surround sound, while each bedroom has a 55-inch OLED television.
Kitchen & Dining
A fully stocked chef’s kitchen is equipped with Wolf, Sub-Zero and Fisher & Paykel appliances, including a stove and oven, microwave and refrigerator. The furnished lanai has a covered built-in barbecue and dinnerware suited to outdoor meals. Nearby dining options include Hau Tree, Naupaka Beach Grill, and restaurants such as Pono Hawaiian Style Deli and Cipriano’s Kitchen.
Outdoor Amenities
The private backyard includes a saline pool and an oversized saline Jacuzzi overlooking the ocean and natural Big Island landscape; the pool has a waterfall. The villa also has a patio and access to a fitness center. Optional add-on access to the Mauna Kea and Westin Hapuna Beach hotels is described as including resort pools, beach service, discounted golf, tennis, and charging privileges at participating hotel restaurants and shops.
Location
Waimea-Kohala Airport is about 14.6 km away, while Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport is about 38.7 km away and Hilo International Airport about 85.5 km away. Nearby dining includes Hau Tree, about 1.8 km away, and Naupaka Beach Grill, about 2.1 km away. Other listed options include Seafood Bar and Grill and Cipriano’s Kitchen, each roughly 4.3 km away.
Best for
The villa suits families and groups of up to eight who want separate bedroom space alongside shared indoor-outdoor living, a full kitchen, and a private pool and Jacuzzi. It also fits couples traveling together who value the two master suites, and guests seeking a resort-area stay with optional access to amenities at the Mauna Kea and Westin Hapuna Beach hotels.
Travel tips
Waimea-Kohala Airport is the closest listed airport, about 14.6 km away; Kona International Airport is about 38.7 km away, and Hilo International Airport is about 85.5 km away. Hau Tree and Naupaka Beach Grill are among the closest listed dining options, at roughly 1.8 km and 2.1 km respectively. Access to the Mauna Kea and Westin Hapuna Beach hotel amenities is described as an optional add-on, so confirm its availability and terms before relying on it.
What guests say
The provided guest feedback praises the villa’s comfortable, well-appointed home environment and the quality of its beds, linens, and towels. Guests highlight the retractable glass wall and indoor-outdoor flow, as well as the functional kitchen, barbecue area, and thoughtful details such as strong Wi-Fi, Sonos audio, and powerful air conditioning. The host’s responsiveness and the villa as a comfortable base after outings also receive positive mention. The excerpt contains no recurring negative themes.
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