Fairways South 18
Guest rating: 4.5 / 5
Setting
Fairways South 18 is described as an oceanview vacation home in Kamuela, on Hawaii Island. Its setting offers panoramic ocean views from the private pool, hot tub, covered lanai, and pool deck.
Home & Rooms
The estate has five guest suites, each with a flatscreen TV and an attached bathroom. The primary and secondary suites have ocean views, king beds, and sitting areas; the great room opens toward the outdoors through sliding glass pocket doors and has pitched ceilings with skylights and hardwoods.
Kitchen & Amenities
The kitchen is equipped with Viking professional-series appliances, granite countertops, and an island with seating for four; the dining room seats eight, with an additional breakfast niche for four. Listed amenities include air conditioning, cable TV, free Wi-Fi, a washer, and free parking. A covered outdoor dining area seats six and has lounge furniture and a gas grill.
Recreation
The property has a private pool, hot tub, patio, and fitness center. The source description says Mauna Kea Residences guests receive access to Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and Westin Hapuna Beach Resort amenities, including beaches, golf, tennis, pools, dining, spa, shopping, activities, and resort charging privileges. A garage is stocked with beach-day items such as water toys, folding chairs, a cooler, and a utility wagon.
Nearby
Mauna Kea Beach and Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area are noted for their natural scenery, while Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course offers a nearby golf option. Hiking and biking trails, scuba diving, snorkeling, and motor boating are among the area activities mentioned. Hau Tree is about 908 m away, Manta Restaurant about 1,038 m, and Waimea-Kohala Airport about 15.4 km.
Best for
This home is best suited to families or groups seeking a spacious, self-catering stay, with five suites, a full kitchen, laundry, a crib, and indoor-outdoor gathering areas. It also suits travelers prioritizing ocean views and resort recreation, with a private pool and hot tub and stated access to Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and Westin Hapuna Beach Resort amenities for Mauna Kea Residences guests.
Travel tips
Waimea-Kohala Airport is the closest listed airport, about 15.4 km away; Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport is about 37.9 km away. The source says a rental agreement must be signed upon arrival, so contact the property directly with questions about the agreement and arrival arrangements. Nearby dining options include Hau Tree and Manta Restaurant, both roughly 1 km away.
What guests say
The public rating is 4.5 from four reviews, but the supplied review excerpt offers only a general positive assessment of the stay. It does not identify specific aspects such as cleanliness, service, facilities, or location. No negative themes are documented in the available excerpt.
Check availability · Booking links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate disclosure