Waipio Valley and Ocean View
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
Waipio Valley and Ocean View is a four-bedroom, two-bath home in Hawaii, described as overlooking Waipio Valley and the ocean. Its setting is presented as a place to take in tropical surroundings and views from a private lanai.
Rooms & Amenities
The home has a kitchen with a microwave and oven stove, cable TV, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and a washer. Outdoor features include a balcony, patio, outdoor grill, hot tub, and an outdoor shower; free parking is also listed.
Setting & Access
The property is described as close to Waipio Valley, though access to the valley has changed: non-resident access by 4x4 is limited or uncertain. The listing says a standard rental vehicle works for reaching the home. Waimea-Kohala Airport is 15.3 km away; Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport and Hilo International Airport are about 63.7 km and 71.4 km away, respectively.
Nearby Dining
Good Eats, identified as a Hawaiian restaurant, is 516 m away, and Waipi'o Fruit Shack is 3.2 km away. Other listed options include The Fish And The Hog, a barbecue restaurant 12.1 km away, and Merriman's Big Island, an American restaurant 13.9 km away.
Guest Experience
The property has a public rating of 4.9025 from 640 reviews. Review excerpts highlight the views, lanai, outdoor shower, spacious kitchen, comfortable beds, quiet surroundings, and helpfulness of the on-site host or property manager.
Best for
This home is well suited to families or groups seeking multiple bedrooms, a full kitchen, laundry, and outdoor space with views of Waipio Valley and the ocean. It may also appeal to travelers who value a quiet, tropical setting and plan to spend time on the lanai, patio, or nearby Big Island outings.
Travel tips
A standard rental vehicle is described as suitable for reaching the home, but check current Waipio Valley access rules before planning a valley visit; non-resident 4x4 access is limited or uncertain. Waimea-Kohala Airport is the closest listed airport at about 15.3 km, while Kona and Hilo airports are considerably farther away. One reviewer reported no Verizon cell service at the property, so save key information in advance and use the listed Wi-Fi as a connectivity option.
What guests say
Review excerpts praise the Waipio Valley and ocean views, lanai, outdoor shower, quiet setting, spacious kitchen, and comfortable beds. Guests also describe the host or property manager as kind and helpful, and one reviewer appreciated the house Wi-Fi when Verizon service was unavailable. A guest mentioned being surprised by a shared-house arrangement with a host living downstairs, so the privacy and layout should be confirmed before arrival. Ample fans were noted as useful for cooling the home.
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