The Mauna Lani area is our favorite place to stay on the Big Island. This was our first stay at the Kulalani condos, and we loved the complex and pool. The condo itself was large, exceptionally clean, well stocked (especially with boogie boards, snorkel gear and even bikes), and had very comfortable beds. Everything within the condo was easy to find and well labeled. The property manager regularly checked in and was easy to reach with questions. Only issue we encountered was that the air conditioner in the second bedroom didn't seem to be flowing as it was through the rest of the house.

We would come back Thank you

Loved this place and its proximity to the pool...just feet away. Also to the beaches and other things to do in Waikoloa. Will likely stay here again some time!

Ideal layout for a family of four, perfectly located for adventures across Hawaii island. Thanks for sharing it with us!

Enjoy red

My family of five stayed in this beautiful condo for 9 days before Christmas. My children are 14, 18, and 20, and there were countless activities in and around this property. We spent time lounging by the gorgeous pool and hot tub, as well as visiting most of the local beaches. The condo was very spacious, clean, and perfect for five people. The kitchen was extremely well equipped. The beds were comfortable and the master bedroom has room for a blowup mattress which my 14 year old son slept on. My family would definitely stay there again. I highly recommend this property!

This property is a two story townhouse that has absolutely everything your family needs. It is however a 30 minute walk over uneven terrain to get to the beach and clubhouse, so you will need to drive to the private beach which is lovely. The owner is very accommodating should any problems arise. Children are allowed in the pool from 12-7 only.

Great condo very close to the pool and beach access. Ideal for a family vacation. Thanks!

First off, if you are traveling to Kona for the Hawaii 70.3, this unit is located very close to the Fairmont(very easy walk). So for the race, the location is hard to beat. The property itself was fine. Straightforward 2 bedroom (with bedrooms upstairs...more on that in a second). Here are the pros/cons we experienced: Pro: - Location (particularly for race) - Beach club access- super nice perk (even when crowded we could get covered chairs). Restaurant at the beach was great as well. (not walkable but there is decent parking). - Cooking accessories & supplies. We were pleased that the unit had all the basics we needed to cook from spices to pans, plates, and utensils. Maybe most importantly cleaning supplies, trash bags, and even sunscreen (and aloe vera for sunburns). - Wifi- I had to work while there and found the wifi strong and very user friendly (simple thing but significant for me). Cons (or really just things I would have liked to know before renting)- - A/C- This was really the only big disappointment for us. The A/C cannot go lower than 74 and worse, you have to watch it or it jumps to 79. I get that when not in the unit, turning the A/C up is reasonable, but it was a pain having to constantly go turn it down...including throughout the night. More problematic was that at 74 it never cooled the upstairs and especially the front bedroom. The master was tolerable with the fan on full blast, but the front bedroom was not. I'm sure this may not be an issue at other times of the year, but in June it was for us. In fact, to get a good night sleep on race day, I paid to stay at the Fairmont and cranked the AC down to where I normally sleep (expensive 1 night fix but was worth it for me...family stayed in unit and fought through it!) - Wear of unit items- for the most part, things were fine, but little things like TVs and remotes not being coordinated, bedding being old, sofa having major dips, etc. were just less than ideal. Again, all were fine and livable, but not what we expected for the price paid. - Garage- pics showed garage, but it is not useable by guests. Again, not a huge deal, but something I would have liked to know before renting. - Pool hours- There is a very nice pool close to the unit (yeah!), but it is adult only until 12p and it closes at 7p. Again, fine but would have been good to know in advance, especially with kiddos. Overall- Unit is fine, just set expectations accordingly going in.

Absolutely wonderful! A little hot outside in June, though.

This villa is in a stunning location. Beautiful outdoor kitchen opens up to grass, trees, and walking path right to the pool. Staying here reminds you to relax and unwind. The master bedroom is very spacious and the kitchen had everything we needed. The owner/manager is easy to reach and communicate with. We felt really taken care of by him! During this strange summer of 2020, we felt safe and comfortable lodging at this villa in the beautiful Mauna Lani Resort area. Can't wait to visit again!

This villa is in a stunning location. Beautiful outdoor kitchen opens up to grass, trees, and walking path right to the pool. Staying here reminds you to relax and unwind. The master bedroom is very spacious and the kitchen had everything we needed. The owner/manager is easy to reach and communicate with. We felt really taken care of by him! During this strange summer of 2020, we felt safe and comfortable lodging at this villa in the beautiful Mauna Lani Resort area. Can't wait to visit again!

My wife and I come to Hawaii every year and this was a fantastic stay. Very clean and Dennis is very accommodating. Definitely recommend staying here!

Bait and switch, that is what we felt happened to us in our dealing with the owner of this property. Because of the reviews, the location and the pictures in the listing, we signed up for this property, building 21 unit 2103, on June 20, 2019. Breach of contract in that we did not get the unit signed for. An email on 2/6/20 contained a change of location from building 21 to building 3 which we did not get to read until the day before departure and did not notice that they had made the change. There was no discussion of nor agreement to this change on our part. It wasn't until we drove through the gate that we realized that a change had been made. The new building had no listing that we could find and therefore no reviews and pictures and not the location we paid for. From there things went downhill. We called the owner, asking for an explanation. He then informed us that the other unit was occupied. Double booked. He assured us that the unit we were asked to move into was an upgrade over the original. We protested. But, based on his assurances that this was the case and the fact that he could not show us inside the other unit because it was occupied, we moved in. He had offered to move us to unit 2103 the next day but we elected to accept the change. Little did me know. There were problems from the start which kept popping up throughout our stay. Lights that were out or missing, poorly equipped kitchen, a defective kitchen faucet, clutter in closets from spare TVs, ironing boards, beddding and more. Sinks that a plumber had to clear to drain properly (two). A toilet that would not flush properly and two toilets that ran continuously (also fixed by a plumber) and much more. We have 30 pictures of these deficiencies. The crowning blow came when we picked up guest at the airport who were to stay with us for a week. Upon returning to the unit, we found ourselves locked out due to a failure in the front door latch and locking mechanism. A taped door latch first noted and mentioned to the owner upon our arrival had finally failed. The owner tracked down a locksmith to enable access. Upon entry our guest next had to deal with the sink and toilet problem. Most embarassing to us. This was an experience that one should not have to deal with while on vacation. Towards the end of our stay the owner became unresponsive to our calls. Needless to say, this owner let us down. It became a 28 day vacation under a dark cloud. Unfortunate

Fabulous location. Some glitches added up: shower and sinks quite unclean upon arrival, hot water didn’t work for one bathroom sink, broken lamp, broken toaster, BBQ ran out of gas and no replacement available. Bed is comfortable but mattress has giant ‘lump’ in center. Property owner very responsive but required three separate visits to correct issues. On the last visit, the thermostat was raised without notifying us (we wouldn’t have minded, were surprised no notification given). The condo is quiet, well located, and quite enjoyable. Pool area is close by and wonderful. Would be nice to have more info in condo such as property maps etc. Kitchen has plenty of usual and needed supplies. Lanai and upper master lanai are fabulous.

If you're thinking about staying at one of Dennis' properties don't second guess yourself - just do it! This was my family's second time staying in Mauna Lani. We thought the first experience was amazing, but this trip was even better. Dennis is kind and professional and ensured that everything was ready for us before our vacation (including high chairs and pack n plays for our little ones). The house had every amenity one might need, but also had beach toys, boogie boards and snorkel gear available for us. The pool/hot tub area is ideal for play and relaxation. Shopping and restaurants are walking distance in Mauna Lani (although we recommend buying groceries at Waikoloa Village as it's more affordable, short 12 minute drive) The Beach Club is the icing on this proverbial cake. We spent most of our days at the gated beach enjoying the sun with our kids. If you're hungry or thirst the beach club has a full restaurant and bar at your disposal; this is where the tropical experience gets truly magical. The beach itself is calm, which is perfect for young children and relaxing activities like snorkeling and paddle boarding. If you want access to a public beach for better boogie boarding Hapuna is a 7 minute drive north, but you'll need to be a fairly competent swimmer. Again, this was our second time staying at Mauna Lani and at one of Dennis' properties. Can't wait to plan our third trip. Time to book yours...

Great accommodations with all the amenities of home. Best of all is the location which gives you access to the Beach club and the Fairmont Orchid. Owner takes the extra effort to make sure your stay goes smoothly.

Beautiful property with close access to a private beach, great for kids and avoiding crowds. The pool and hot tub were a big hit. LOVED IT. Thank you Dennis.

Beautiful residence in an exclusive and private community. Staying here will make your time in Hawaii memorable and relaxing. Unit was immaculate and decorated beautifully.

Excellent all the way around. Thank you Dennis, we really enjoyed our stay. This location/property was perfect.

Dennis and Cheryl have a beautiful property, where we felt right at home! It’s very clean and well taken care off, also very calm and relaxing since the resort is not too busy. Our family of 5 had an awesome time at the great pool, which has a perfect depth for kids around 4-6 years of age to get comfortable in the water. The beach close by is also great for the kids, with plenty of fish and even the wonderful sea turtles that come to the beach in the evening hours. If you’re looking for a place to unwind and let the kids enjoy pool time and beach fun, you’ve come to the right place. Thanks to the wonderful owners and the cleaning staff for the wonderful experience.

This property is so special! It is clean, comfortable, and accommodating. Amenities cannot be beat — kid-friendly pool just steps from back patio, private beach access, full kitchen, and more! My two young children fell in love with the home and didn’t want to leave! One drawback is that the second bedroom gets VERY warm. It’s not situated for the best cross-breeze and has a west-facing window. We made due though. It’s 30 minutes from the Kona airport and not too far from Waimea, Waipio Valley, Hawi, and other cool spots on the Big Island. Dennis, the owner, was accessible, kind, and accommodating. Thank you for a wonderful stay. We hope to be back in a few years. Mahalo!

We spent a week at this location. The condo was clean, the community quiet and overall a very pleasant experience. One of the reasons that we selected this property was that one of the rooms had two twin beds which worked out perfectly for our kids. The private beach access was also an added bonus. Dennis was very responsive when we had a question that came up. Overall would certainly recommend this property.

We had a wonderful stay visiting our family on the Big Island. One of the best parts of our visit was staying at this beautiful location. I'm a picky person about many things. This place had everything that we could've wished for. It is beautifully decorated, clean, has ALL of the amenities of home, very spacious and comfortable, everything that was in their description of their place and surrounding areas were there, and Dennis is the BEST! Even though they were out of town, he was very accessible for any questions and incredibly helpful with anything. We would definitely love to stay here again!!

Property was appointed well. Had plenty of extras for the beach. Host was very accommodating.

Spacious well appointed townhouse. Great location near the Fairmont. Appreciated the sports equipment etc. And the availability of the owner Dennis to fix things and the initial call he made to make sure we had the correct access info.

Great place. Great beach. Great owner.

Thank you so very much for renting out your beautiful condo to our family of 4. The condo was bigger than needed, but we enjoyed every inch of it☺️! The lanai off of the master bedroom was my husbands & my morning retreat with Kona Coffee & fresh fruit listening & watching the birds sing (prior to our teenagers waking up)...lovely, just lovely...so quiet & peaceful! We made a very late breakfast & late dinners in the gourmet kitchen. We used the oversized beach towels (that were provided by the lovely owners) everyday & used the attached garage as our snorkeling storage/drying area...perfect! Used the boogie boards (that were provided) to Hapuna beach when the waves were just right🌊�...fun to watch our 16 year old son ride the waves (over & over😉�), whereas my daughter prefers to ride her horse😂�.. We used the beach access card on the first day & last day of our trip, enjoyed the restaurant, beach & fishponds (laughed at the sign saying ‘do not feed eels by hand...they bite’...seriously...I thought that was common sense...funny tho☺️). The condo is situated at a perfect location...walked to the Fairmont beach to watch the sunset & take family photos...ok...missing the condo (as I write this)😢�...can you tell...I loved our stay?!🐠�🌴�🌺�💕�.. Mauna Lani was sunny,27 degrees Celsius everyday...we drove to rain😂�Hilo & Waipi’o valley..but rain & all...a lovely days drive! Kona marina was also easy to get to where we thoroughly enjoyed the night snorkel with anekakai adventures, where we fell in love with the manta rays dancing & flipping for us (a foot infront of us)...So relaxing & beautiful! Would highly recommend the outrigger canoe, as there are only 6 of you & wait until the mantas arrive, then you get into the water....beautiful gentle giants! We also loved umekes restaurant in kona...best poke & fish tacos ever! Kona had way too much traffic, so we avoided it as much as possible..it was so wonderful to head back up to mana Lani area (condo) where it was quiet & peaceful! We found about 5 beaches up in Mauna Lani area where we alternated snorkelling everyday...so many turtles🤙�🏼�. At the end of our afternoon of fun, we went to Foodland (grocery store in Mauna Lani) & would restock our fresh papaya, pineapple & mangos, plus our dinner that we bbq’d using the condo grill..& enjoy a nice glass of wine & relax in the beautiful condo for the evening.Thank you Dennis & Cheryl for one of our best family vacations�💞�😘�💞�💞��

The unit and facilities are as described with a few pleasant surprises. We were not prepared for the relaxing garden views from the upper lanai or the wonderfully inviting waterfall spa and pool or the quiet well-kept grounds or the comfortably firm master bed mattress or the resort-style beach club with member parking and quality restaurant with bar. The kitchen was stocked with all that we needed to prepare our meals and the propane grill worked like a champ. Beach supplies and toys were provided and welcomed as well as snorkeling stuff - however, we used our own gear to swim with the turtles and humuhumunukunukuapua'a about a ten-minute stroll away. As a bonus, the owner was super accessible and responded immediately to any of our questions or concerns - it is obvious the two-story unit is well-kept by its responsible owners! We look forward to returning!

We enjoyed our stay in your property every single day. The location was great, the amenities: gym and pool, the access to the Beach Club, etc. The kitchen had everything we would need to cook our meals, we had beach towels, snorkeling gear, beach chairs, a cooler. We didn't miss any of the comforts from home while staying at your property. We will return for sure.

This was our second stay at the Fairways at Mauna Lani. We love the location with its proximity to shopping and beach activities. The access to a private beach is what distinguishes this complex many others we have used over the years. The owner, Dennis Fransen, was very accommodating and provided information on the unit that was helpful in getting us settled. He provided contact information for any issue that may have arisen during our stay. We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this VRBO property to others. When we return to Hawaii (hopefully soon), we will attempt to get this same unit again. The Fairways is well maintained; close to amenities; and well laid-out with a central pool. The pool is not heated, but after the first dip it becomes refreshing and is certainly useable. There is also a hot tub (very hot!) adjacent that provides a "spa" atmosphere.