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Master Bedroom Separate Master with Queen Bed
Great Room leads to Private Lanai
Entry Courtyard
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
$148
avg per night

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Waimea, HI
  • Kohala
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Mauna Kea Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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  • Mountain view
  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Price is $148 avg per night,

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About the neighborhood

Kamuela

Located in Kamuela, this guesthouse is in the city center 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. WM Keck Observatory Office and Manta Ray Point are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Mauna Kea Resort Golf Course - 15 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Waialea Beach - 16 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 23 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ikena Landing - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪L & L Drive-Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Village Burger - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Best location Long term rentals available


HI SPEED WI FI FIBER OPTIC INTERNET THAT RUNS @ 1GB SPEED.
FREE FIBER OPTIC INTERNETOR DIRECT ETHERNET CONNECTION IF PREFERRED


This perfect central location is ideal for exploring the entire Island. Aina Lani can be your home base for day trips anywhere and the best place to return to at the end of the day. No need to split your trip between locations. Our property is located in the desirable Kohala area on the sunny and dry side of Waimea Town. Beautiful warm days and cool evenings and NO MOLD.

Awesome sunsets and quiet starry nights await you at this very clean and cozy one bedroom home situated at 1700 feet on two lush acres of the dry and sunny side of Waimea Town. From here you are only minutes away from the finest beaches (such as Mauna Kea and Hapuna, water activites ( sailing, fishing, whale watching, great snorkeling and diving), dining and golfing the Big Island has to offer.

This thoughtfully built home is serene and quiet located where the temperature provides warm days and cool evenings. The tranquil property is lavishly and organically landscaped with a variety of tropical fruits (We Like To Share) flowering plants and trees.

A Comfortable and tastefully furnished living room provides space for a relaxing read or television viewing and opens out onto a large private lanai. Luxuriate here in the serene setting or nestle into the tropical furnishings.

The separate master bedroom offers a queen size bed and luxurious linens. The private bathroom includes a washer and dryer for your convenience. For a real treat... experience the additional outdoor shower garden under the stars.

A fully equipped kitchen is ideal for preparing meals with local Hawaiian foods from the nearby farmers markets. Enjoy dining at the table or breakfast bar or Al Fresco dining on the deck.
You will always feel welcome at Aina Lani and long to return to our unique retreat.
We have found the best guide book is “Hawaii The Big Island Revealed” by Andrew Doughty. If our calendar at Aina Lani is full, please contact us as we have other beautiful homes that may be available for your stay.

Aloha and Mahalo
Matthew and Rose

Property manager

Matthew Slak
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
CHILDREN OK BEST FOR ADULTS. DOUBLE OCCUPANCY ONLY
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Events

No events allowed
Please do not invite guests to the rental
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking Inside Rental or Anywhere On Property
NO SMOKING ANYWHERE
QUIET TIME FROM 10:00 PM TO 8:00 AM
NO EVENTS OR PARTIES

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please do not invite guests to the rental
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number TA-076-459-6224-01, GE-076-459-6224-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Best location Long term rentals available pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best location Long term rentals available?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best location Long term rentals available?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best location Long term rentals available located?

Located in the heart of Kamuela, this guesthouse is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kahilu Theatre and within 6 mi (10 km) of Rutgers Tennis Center and Anna Ranch Heritage Center. Waimea Park and Isaacs Art Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Best location Long term rentals available Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Island Getaway

The property was a lovely private little oasis. Quiet, clean and very well kitted out. A perfect launching pad for exploring the Big Island.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great place!

thanks so much -- it was wonderful, quiet, beautiful!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sasha d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quick trip to the islands.

Access was easy off the main road. Great location for many activities and locations. It was nice and cool at night and the house has great ventilation. The outdoor shower was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

florence d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restful stay in a serene environment.

Beautiful location, quiet, peaceful and rejuvenating.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waimea Stay

What a lovely quick trip for one night while we enjoyed the waimea food scene and Kahuilu Theatre. We will definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gem in Waimea

Absolutely perfect for our stay, away from the hustle and bustle of the large towns but still close enough to everything you need (albeit a car is essential)
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Portland L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our time here!

Really loved the privacy of this location. It was in a very quiet location and the unit was really clean. Would highly recommend for a couple on vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Gena C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hawaii

Nice place
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, Location, Location

For those familiar with the Big Island as we are, we were thrilled to find a spot so close to Waimea and the islands best beaches at such a reasonable price! Although the layout was kind of funky (you go through an office/entry then through the bathroom to get to the main living area, it was very cool! It would be a great place for long term digital nomads. The outside shower was a delight and the quietness of the area very appreciated. The owner was a solid communicator and kind enough to do a little shopping for us since we got in around 11pm. I always hate to name the cons because I never want to hurt the owner's feelings, but I rely heavily on the honest reviews when selecting a place as we travel a lot. The sagging, soft bed was a bummer; lanai/deck could use repair, microwave is pretty dated and difficult to get to, and the small tv is in an armoire and is pretty much only a few inches above floor level.However, as long as the bed was replaced (which the owner indicated he has plans to do) we would TOTALLY stay here again and would recommend it highly to others! We also loved the understated decor and all the BOOKS!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and comfortable

Quiet and comfortable. Matt was available for help with quick response. Enjoyed the neighborhood and convenience to kawaihae harbor and beaches on west side of island.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana V., MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in a quiet country residential area.

This cottage was quiet, very clean, all amenities needed for a week stay. Outdoor grounds pleasing and interesting. The hosts were cordial, available and excellent communicators. Great value for a couple.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shangrila

Pristine - solitude. Matt and Rose are unparalleled hosts, attentive and invisible. Has everything a couple needs to enjoy the quiet, calm, bucolic nature of west Waimea. We are planning our return already - but for much longer.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great owners

Matt and Rose are awesome managers. Friendly and on top of everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Satmander K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Sweet space, nice kitchen, quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Mary Margaret M., Mill Valley, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A week near Waimea

This property is clean, attractive and peaceful. We did feel closed in by the structure and the lovely but gated garden. In an area with sweeping views of hills and spectacular sunsets, we had to go on a long walk or get in the car to see them. The privacy has this downside.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shanghai-la

Spacious and well appointed modern yurt. Take your relaxing stay in Hawai’i up a notch and enjoy the outdoor shower under swaying palms with private bamboo walls. Locate best beaches on the island at the state beach with fee parking and two other hidden beaches requiring limited free day pass at Mauna Kai and Mauna Lea Resorts.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christie S.

Oasis in Waimea

Wonderful location and a lovely house on beautiful property - what more do you need? Matthew has thought about all the details to make for a great guest house. The cookware and linens were high quality and the whole place was sparkling clean. Gourmet kitchen was a joy to cook in. Close driving distance to beaches and hiking on the northern part of the island. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a lovely place

Gorgeous property, very quiet and away from traffic noise. No A/C, but fans were set up to circulate the cooler outside air in the evening and we slept comfortably. And it stayed cool during the day when it was closed up. I’m sensitive to cleaning products, and it was nice to see natural/fragrance free products were provided. He set us up with a starter kit of coffee, and there were oils and spices set up in the kitchen for our use. Kitchen was well equipped. Easy to drive just 10-15min to the Kahala coast beaches, shopping and restaurants in one direction, and Waimea in the other. Very spacious and comfortable for the two of us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Beautiful and serene

This hideaway was perfect in every way - clean, peaceful and private. We felt very at home here and really enjoyed the fact that it was off the beaten path and away from the busyness of the resorts and city. It’s location on the island made it an ideal place to stay while adventuring to different areas. We also enjoyed the fresh fruits available right outside our door. Lynette and Matthew were great to work with and very responsive. Thank you for sharing your place and making our trip very enjoyable and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Jim M., St. Petersburg, Florida, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and quiet

The property is as described. It's a unique structure based on a Yurt. Intriguing layout. Beautiful grounds, 5 minutes from Waimea, 15 minutes to South Kohala, convenient to both. Matt was extremely friendly. We appreciated the comfortable bedding, the coffee grinder and the French Press, and learning to compost. The property is not completely private. There are 5 separate living spaces on the grounds, so be prepared to make adjustments to others. A nice stay, away from the coastline, in the cool and quiet country.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool Place

We rented half of a duplex yurt on a nice piece of property. Nice location, out of the way but close to town. We were there during a high wind advisory in February, so we had plenty of wind. We drove down to the Kona area for a snorkeling trip and had beautiful weather. We drove to volcanoes national Park and it rained up there a lot. There are many microclimates on that island to explore. Furniture was very comfortable. The bed was great. The refrigerator was missing either a drawer or a shelf, I couldn't tell, and the clothes dryer had some funky temporary knobs. Other than that, everything was in great shape and the property owner was responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Delightful Property

As we visited our Son and Daughter in Law, this property served as the perfect location. The property, originally intended to be a single housing unit, is a super nice Yurt that has been divided into several apartments. The division created a unique floor plan for our unit, and left me scratching my head until I figured out the purpose as related to the overall division of the Yurt. We were fortunate to have the property to ourselves for most of the two weeks we stayed and the serenity was amazing. However, the sudden division cutoff (without space between units) can intrude on the serenity if you get disrespectful neighbors; or you yourselves are disrespectful neighbors. We have communicated directly with the property hosts to identify some issues, and their response was positive, quote, "We try make our place as nice as possible, and we’ll certainly work to fix these problems".
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location with lots of space

Located between Kona and Hilo (about an hour to each) if you want to visit them but far enough away from the "city" where you can enjoy the quiet and village life. I'm not sure I ever figured out how the multiple yurts were connected or how many different residents there were but we rarely saw anyone else during our 11 day stay. The weather was great - cool enough at night to not require air conditioning but warm and sunny during the day with plenty of breezes to keep you cool. The outdoor shower was an extra special touch and really made you feel like you were vacationing in Hawaii. The kitchen was fully stocked with every gadget you could possibly need but note that save for the very basics (salt, pepper, oil, coffee, sugar) you will need to stop at the grocery store for all of your foodstuffs. Plenty of towels and bath supplies, thanks for also supplying us with the beach equipment, that came in handy. The outdoor area was great and we many nights we made use of the very nice grill. Quiet, comfortable and peaceful with a responsive host - we had no problems during our stay and would stay here again on return trips to the Big Island!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lada R., WA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant and relaxing stay !

Our stay was pleasant and relaxing. We would definitely recommend this property to our friends ! House is quite and peaceful, with nice layout, quality interior furnishings, beautiful garden and patio. We liked, that the entrance hall has chair, bench and large beautiful wooden desk there you can comfortably place things before taking your shoes off. Сeiling fans in every room kept a nice air circulation on hotter days. Kitchen is spacious and guest room is nicely appointed with a comfortable couch, armchairs, nice dining table and beautiful, probably custom made window curtains. Bedroom has pleasant to touch, high quality bedding, comfortable mattress, blinds and window a/c to keep it dark and cool for a truly restful sleep. We deeply appreciated fragrance free space, bedding towels and ...teapot ! Comfortable beach chairs, towels and umbrella were provided. It's an amazing location for a stargazing. Host Matt was friendly, helpful and even generously offered to use oranges from his trees. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Some minor minuses and suggestions for improvement: Dryer's control knobs were broken and one of the ceiling fans closer to kitchen area was making a squeaking noise when rotating. Windows near the deck and slab under the outdoor sink need some light cleaning. It would be nice to have a larger towels which you can wrap around yourself.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025