We had been on the Island for 14 days prior to arriving at Hale Pali on the Sea. Our intentions were to just relax and enjoy the ocean for our last 6 days in Hawaii and that is exactly what we got. Deb and Carl's house had everything we needed to just sit back and chill. The slash pool was excellent to take a quick refreshing cold plunge in the afternoon. The Kitchen was fantastic and we utilized it everyday. If watching TV is your thing then there large flat screen in the living room with Dish Network service. Only turned the TV on once to watch some college football on Saturday. We only left the house once during our stay and that was to drive to the nearby Volcano National Park. If you have designs on staying at a place to do nothing but relax see some of the local sites this this the place for you. Aloha and Mahalo Deb and Carl!

Stunning views from this roomy, well- equipped house! Plenty of space to spend out, both inside and out, as well as in the shade or sun. Best VRBO we’ve been into HI!

House is very spacious and well equiped. Sunsets are incredible and pool is perfect for a cooling off dip. Definitely need to like driving to stay here as neighbourhood was a bit more remote than we were anticipating, but that certainly meant we had plenty of peace and quiet. Host went above and beyond to enable us to watch the Rugby World Cup final, which was much appreciated. And was quick to respond when there was an issue with water pumps.

Perfect location. Perfect house. Perfect home owners. Perfect. Perfect. Perfect!!! Made our vacation unforgetable.

Beautiful home with a backyard that is truly your own little paradise. Sunsets were a must to see each night. The natural dipping pool was a plus after sitting out on the sand beach area. Carl and Deb were wonderful hosts who responded quickly and checked in to make sure all was ok. Don’t think twice about booking this quiet and relaxing home.

The property exceeded my expectations. The photos don’t quite do it justice as it’s more impressive in person. Sunsets are spectacular with the mini pool out front to dip in and cool off, we were very comfortable. Kitchen is very nicely stocked to make anything, which I have found, is not always common. Very quiet and relaxing neighborhood. Meeting the hosts Carl and Deb was a pleasure and a highlight of our trip!! Mahalo!!

What is a very great experience staying at the house never been to Hawaii and was very beautiful. The house was very relaxing and very very quiet with. That’s what we want it.

A terrific house with an amazing lanai/view. This would be a great place for a few couples to go to hang out together for a bit. It is out of the way, which of course is part of his charm. The hosts thought of just about everything and are wonderfully communicative. The hammock is heaven and feeding the fish is so fun. Great kitchen too.

Carl and Deb are fantastic hosts. The house is spacious and well stocked. The patio is perfection. We didnt miss a sunset. Would stay again.....& again.....& again.

You can’t beat the oceanfront location of the property. The sunsets are amazing. The house is beautiful and so spacious. the wrapped around porch is a plus to enjoy all that gorgeous view. The kitchen is very well stocked. The little natural pool is definitely an added bonus. The house doesn’t have AC but there’re ceiling and floor fans everywhere to keep the breeze flowing throughout the house. There’re mosquitoes (not just at the house but everywhere you go on the island) so use the spray that the host provides at the house. The closest town with markets/restaurants/services is in Ocean View, 25 mins away. We ate out during the day when we were out exploring the island then made dinner at home to enjoy the sunsets. The road down to the house is not as steep, windy, rugged as mentioned in some reviews, not any more than the average mountain roads in the mainland. We actually enjoyed the drive. Carl is very responsive during our stay and Dan the caretaker is quick to drop by with the beach towels (and gave us some honey from his farm). All in all, it was one of the best rentals we’ve had. I’ll definitely come back Hale Pali the next time we visit the Big Island.

The house and view were fantastic. The bedrooms were a little warm and the drive into the neighborhood is very steep but with spectacular views. I would definitely stay here again.

Hale Pali was a great home for our stay in Hawaii. The house has everything you need for a stay on the big island! And, Carl and Deb were so awesome. We enjoyed visiting with them one evening. We hope to be back someday!

Fantastic house with a magnificent ocean view and sunset in to the horizon. Great house for our family of 5. A very well equipped kitchen were we made great dinners. I really recommend anyone visiting Big Island to rent this house.

Every review is spot on. We've been to the Big Island once before so we kinda knew what to expect. We loved how remote it was but was still 25 minutes to a market. There is plenty of room for 4 or even more people. We had the pleasure of meeting Carl and Deb one night for some wine and just know that they are incredible, down to earth people! Thank you for such a great trip! As a bonus, the local kids came down to jump off the rock wall! They were very respectful and it was so fun to watch! We are already planning to come back. Mahalo Carl and Deb! J&S

We had a great time and Carl and Deb were so nice and very easy to work with. We really enjoyed staying at their beautiful house. Carl and Deb joined us for a glass of wine one night and we had a great time visiting with them. The view from the house was amazing!! Thank you, Carl and Deb for letting us enjoy your home. Sincerely, Jen, Toby, Denise and Dave

The Hale Pali was the perfect home for our vacation. We spent the days exploring the island , would come home, take a dip in the natural pool, have a glass of wine on the porch, watch the sunset and cook dinner in the spacious, well stocked kitchen. It was definitely paradise. We’ll be back!

We have been to the big island many times, but never this far south. It was a very different experience from staying in Kona but it was wonderful! It was so quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed our coffee on the front porch every morning and cocktails at sunset. We saw dolphins our first morning there. The pool was a big plus. Carl and Deb are wonderful people and hosts. We had the pleasure of sharing a bottle of wine with then one night. If you are looking for a quiet getaway with beautiful views this is the place!

Set upon a field of lava directly on the sea shore, Carl and Deb’s Miloli’i property did not disappoint. Appointed with almost everything you can imagine, this property is set up for days of lounging and forgetting about your day to day life back on the mainland. The natural pool and the multiple areas set up for lounging allow one to enjoy the water, sun, or shade along with an almost constant but gentle sea breeze. Several naps were had in various locations. Each one as dreamy and idyllic as the last. The view of the sunset, the ocean and the portions of Mauna Loa to the north are all uninterrupted and awe-inspiring. Even when clouds rolled in, the weather remained perfect. The units three bedrooms and spacious indoor/outdoor living area was perfect for four of us and would easily accommodate a larger group. The large kitchen is capable of housing a week’s worth of groceries for a large group with no problem, and the kitchen has all the tools you need to make your favorite comfort food or to try your hand at a local cuisine. Miloli’i is a secluded development on an island full of secluded locations. But, we found it a good location for traveling north to explore the fine beaches and star gazing the Big Island has to offer as well as going south and east to see Volcanoes National Park and venture to the rainforests near Hilo. Carl and Deb were fantastic hosts. We had all the privacy and responsiveness we needed as well as guidance upon request. Highly Recommend!

The Hale Pali was wonderful stay for us. The home is well equipped, clean and perfectly laid out for relaxation, meal prep, eating, etc. It is located in an unique location on top of a lava cliff overlooking the Pacific to the west with a long seawall where it is fun to view down into the water (we saws lots of fish, hammerhead shark, sea turtles, flying fish). Take the time in the mornings as sun hits water to look for sea life, you will see things! Sunset viewing is tops and make sure you try to catch every one during your visit there. As other reviewers have stated, this is a place to go to get away from crowds and get some R&R, expect about an hour drive from Kona airport along a curvy highway (speed limit mostly 35 to 45 mph along the way to get there). Many reviewers mention the windy road from the highway to the house and indeed the road requires careful navigation but once you drive it a few times, it is really not that bad at all, just drive smart. In fact, any road you drive to the ocean/beach on the island is going to be a curvy drive anyways. This location puts you in a not too long a drive to Volcanoes NP, South Point, Black Sand Beach, Green Sand Beach, and the lesser known but worth it Kakuku Unit of Volcanoes NP near Ocean View. Our favorite beach was Ho‘okena Beach Park, just a little more than a 30 min. drive to the north from the house. The snorkeling is fabulous, warm showers, decent restrooms and spinner dolphins. Was great to meet Carl & Debra. Mahalo

We very much enjoyed our time at this beautiful home. Everything is exactly as pictured. Our only issue is needing more a/c for sleeping, as we weren't quite as ready for the heat as we thought we'd be. Overall, there were plenty of supplies to cook and clean as needed. Everything was perfectly appointed. We are already considering coming back.

Hale Pali is a gorgeous oceanfront home in a stunning location and well appointed. It has many places to gather and relax both inside and outside. We greatly enjoyed having breakfast out on the terrace every morning and watching sunsets there as well. The kitchen is large with many dishes, glassware, flatware, pots/pans, knives, etc. We greatly enjoyed making breakfast and dinner in the home everyday. Furthermore, there are plenty of cooking supplies, spices, and condiments in the house for you to use which is also greatly appreciated. One nice bonus of the stay was that Carl and Deb came out to say hello one night with some wine. We definitely enjoyed chatting with them and learning more about them and their time in Hawaii. On the day of checkout, we had an evening flight and asked if a late checkout was possible. Carl and Deb were very kind to accommodate us which was much appreciated. Would highly recommend Hale Pali and we would definitely stay here again the next time we visit the Big Island.

Our family had an amazing stay here, everything about this house is beautiful. If you get the opportunity to meet Carl and Deb, I highly recommend it as they are the warmest, friendliest couple and our evening visiting with them was one of the highlights of our trip.

Carl & Deb's home is absolutely lovely and comfortable, and was stocked with everything we needed and more. The "front row" perfect ocean view seats on the lanai and out in the back yard were where we spent most of our time, even though the rest of the house is amazing. We made it back for sunset every night, 7 out of 8 were spectacular and worth the price of admission! Lol The neighborhood is well off the beaten track and a solid 30-45 minutes away from stores, but well worth it as it is extremely quiet, hardly any cars, an occasional couple out for a stroll down the street, just the waves and peaceful quiet. Would not have left if we didn't have too!! Thank you, C and D. If we have the opportunity to come back, we definately will! Xoxoxo

The house is in a fairly remote location which for us was a plus. It was very comfortable and has amazing views. The kitchen's very well equipped, the best we have ever experienced. The owners and maintenance crew are super nice and helpful with local info. Lots of lounging options, an amazing lanai for getting out of the sun if necessary . The only possible negative for some ( not us) is the steep 4 mile drive from the highway at 1500' elevation down to the house at sea level. One should use caution if night driving the road as it is very steep and has many switchback turns. Daytime the road has wide open views of the south kona coast that are breathtaking. Overall our stay was incredible and we most definitely are planning to return.

We had stayed at this location before and returned for another super experience. Watching whales frolic out in front of our lanai was unbelievable. Property was furnished with everything we could have needed. The hosts are as exceptional as the property. Simply beautiful!

If you're looking to book an excellent vacation home on the big island look no further! Beautiful home with fantastic amenities. Carl was great and responded to all our questions. The home has so many positive features but our favorite had to be sitting on the lanai and watching the whales & sunsets. The magnetic screens allowed us to keep the house open & the sound of the whales at night was amazing. If you are looking for an amazing house & hosts - don't hesitate - this is it!

If you're hestitating about booking Carl and Deb's home Hale Pali, don't, just do it!! We loved the quiet tranquility of their cliff edge home away from home. It's very spacious, clean, & has many amenities one would ever need or expect from a vacation home. From boogie boards, beach chairs, & coolers for a day out, to the fully equipped kitchen for meals at night! Things that are a big budget saver like spices, condiments, foil, wrap, tp, & even dispensers in the the bathrooms that have shampoo, conditioner, & soap! There is a/c in the primary, but we never used it, as we had fans going & windows open which kept it cool for sleeping. We did go to Costco & Walmart to pick up the main food items needed for our stay, but went to local stores for picking up items we forgot, or items to add to our meals. We had breakfast and supper at the house & ate out for lunch in the local areas we were in while we were out and about for the day. The drive is a bit down the from the highway to the house down a winding road with beautiful views all the way down to the coast. That being said, while driving, if we are going slower taking in the sights, we always made every effort to pull over to let the Island folks get by, as alot of areas of the roads are not passable. We're on vacation & not in a hurry, but often Island folks are working, so we tried to be mindful of that! They do appreciate it! Along the way there are a couple of farms with self serve stands that sell various fruit & nuts. If you are heading to the nearest beach, the folks in the little community of Milolii are very friendly. While at the house getting up every morning & having breakfast on the lanai was personally one of my favourite things that we just wouldn't be able to do at home. We tried to be back in time for the amazing sunsets every night! It goes quick, but worth it, as it was beautiful! At night, looking up & seeing the stars shining bright in the sky, no city lights or noise, just the waves crashing into the cliffs. All these things & so much more is why if we are fortunate enough, we will stay at Carl and Deb's Hale Pali again! Deb and Carl are wonderful folks & live close by. If they contact you to get together at the house, definitely take them up on their offer. They simply want to meet up & get to know about you, as well let you know about them. They bring with them great wine & great conversation! Our family truly enjoyed the visit! Thanks so much! Jeff, Cathy, Nick, Sarah

Carl and Deb Ramsey's house is, above all, very homey and comfortable. Kitchen is knocked out, living/dining area is spacious with two sets of magnetically screened double doors to the lanai, overlooking the ocean. The lanai is the special place of the house. It is long, wide, covered, has lots of comfortable chairs and tables. I spend hours in the hanging hammock chair reading, soaking up the salt-sea atmosphere, and having iced tea (or something stronger.) If that is not enough, below the lanai there is an oceanfront bar with stools and umbrellas for shade. This is right next to the fabulous salt water pool. Cool and refreshing on the feet after a hot day of activities. If you want your own personal blow-hole, this is the place for you. Perhaps 30 feet from the lanai is a blowhole that at times sent the water shooting up above the top of the house. What a great display of the power of the ocean, and soothing to hear at night. We had a line of 15 or so wild goats visit us regularly along the cliff paths, and saw whales from the lanai. Were there some mozzies during parts of the day - yes, but they are tiny in comparison to mainland mosquitoes and a little repellent holds them at bay. If you do get bit, likely the result will not be detectable after a couple of hours. We loved everything about Hale Pali, and the isolation of Milolii. It may not be for everyone, but if you want to really shut down, this is the place to do it.

We spent christmas at this stunning beachhouse and it was just perfect! They host even put a christmas tree in the living room, put the music on before we arrived, decorated the whole house with lot's of love, put all our names as a welcome on a wall and was always there for us, but totally left us our privacy. The house as a balcony all around the house and the views almost every window in the house are directly to the ocean. Everything was just perfect!

If I could give this listing more than 5 stars, I certainly would. My two sisters and I had quite literally the best time of our lives during our stay. The relaxing and indescribable view and atmosphere kept cheesy grins on our faces the whole time. The home is beyond beautiful, comfortable, and relaxing. I was amazed to find out that it was built by the host! Speaking of the hosts, they made time to visit with us and you cannot find better people (Mahalo Carl and Deb). Don't miss an opportunity to meet them during your stay! Carl and Deb kept us informed and checked in via text throughout our visit. Their recommendations and advice was invaluable. The lanai and outdoor living space is phenomenal. So much thought and love has gone into Hale Pali. Don't miss out on your chance to experience this place. My only regret is that we didn't stay longer.

This home is something you would find in a travel magazine. The wrap around porch was lovely for lounging around and enjoying the ocean breeze. The location is remote, so plan groceries accordingly. The drive down to the ocean front is an experience all on its own. The paved road is accessible with any car. The kitchen is supplied extremely well. Beds comfortable. Carl & Deb are thoughtful hosts. We had a storm come through during our stay, and they stopped by to check on us to make sure we had everything we needed. There are plenty of games, puzzles and cable tv was great during the downtime. The rain water pool was hot tub sized and very refreshing!! We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Hale Pali🤩

The most peaceful and beautiful property we’ve rented. The owners are a dream to work with and the beach house is perfect. We’d happily book another stay!