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Kerril and Don had a beautiful home that was stocked with everything you could need for a vacation from towels to boardgames books to read on the beautiful balcony. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly very friendly and quick with responses would highly recommend.

Don and Kerrill were great hosts. They were very responsive and helpful. The house, especially the lanai was wonderful, though from mid-afternoon until sundown the house did get a little warm for some of the family. The wrap-around lanai with views of the water was fantastic and we spent a lot of our at-home time there.

Property is situated just 300 feet up from the ocean which gives you beautiful 180 degree views from the lanai. House was well stocked with the necessities and there was plenty of room for our party of nine. The kids loved watching movies and the adults loved relaxing on the lanai. There's always a breeze blowing, and the family of turkeys and the many species of birds were fun to watch. We only had a couple of questions for the owners, which were answered right away. If you want a comfortable, relaxing get-away, this is the place.

Another great stay at Hale Kephart with family. Don and Kerrill are the perfect hosts, ensuring that our stay was enjoyable with proper communication. The house is in a perfect location in Kohala Estates where it is peaceful and quiet with expansive ocean views. Wrap around lanai with three dining tables and lounge chairs provided everyone with room to eat and lounge while taking in the views and watching the abundance birds that frequent the property. House was clean and well stocked with towels in the bathrooms and kitchen gadgets galore. Plenty of cups and dishes and tons of cooking supplies like spices and oils. We had a 4 year old with us and there were 2 bins full of toys and lots of childrens books. Adults have bookshelves full of books and board games to boot. But it's Hawaii and we want to go places right? Well the house is 7 minutes to kid friendly Spencer Beach, and 15 minutes away from Hapuna Beach or Beach 69 if snorkeling is your preference. Resorts, Waimea Town, and Hawi are all within a 30-40 minute drive. In other words, Hale Kephart is close to everything for a complete Hawaii experience. This year we had a party of 6 and in 2022 it was a party of 10. We never felt overcrowded. This is a great spot to stay for large groups or families.

The home fit our extended family of 13 perfectly. There was everything from crib and high chair for our youngest grandchild, blocks and toys for our preschoolers and books and boogie boards for our teens. It was in the perfect spot to access sandy beaches and to go exploring. Thank you for a wonderful vacation/family reunion!!!

The property is exactly as described. Very generously stocked with everything you may need. It was perfect for our family vacation. Any complaints I could think of would be outside the control of the owners. They can’t control the weather! We came while it had been extraordinarily rainy in the weeks prior and that brought out the expected bugs. But they also had spray and candles for that as well. On the plus side the rain turned the usual arid landscape a lush and beautiful green! The views from the lanai are unbelievable. We came during whale season and we could see them out there daily. Just an amazing experience to watch whales play out there from the kitchen cooking as well. We were worried about the heat being without a/c but it was never much of an issue. The winds kept the house sufficiently cool with the fans on and windows open. We found the beds to be comfortable and there were tons of board games for the kids and movies for adults and children. All around fantastic location and stay. We are already looking into getting a group together for a future visit!

Very convenient with attentive and responsive hosts.

Wonderful space terrific location and great hosts we will definitely be back

Over all it was a great stay. Coffee and dinner on the lani was the best. Short drives to the beaches and shopping. Found hikes all around. I would definitely recommend this house for a family or group vacation.

We were a group of 10 people. 3 couple pairs, 2 single people, and 2 kids under 4years old. This house was amazing for all of us. The house had some great views of the ocean and native plants in the area. The internal layout is a single floor, open floor space. The kitchen is huge and fully stocked. They have an extensive library fo books and DVDs for people of all ages including children's books. They also have a closet full of children's toys (ponys, dolls, toy cars, build logs, etc), a ton of beach toys, beach chairs, boogie boards, beach towels. The home owners live nearby and were great at communicating with us whenever we had questions. There was a pretty big storm that came by and the owners were incredible at responding to us. If we come back to the island we'd love to stay here again.

Very nice property. Nice view. Lovely landscape Perfect for our family. We will return.

We enjoyed staying at this property. There were only 2 of us but we booked at the last minute - this property can accommodate a lot of people. My favorite thing about this place is the location. It is close to the nicest beaches on the island and the Resorts on the Kohala coastline. It was very comfortable and had everything we needed.

We rented this property for 9 adults and an infant. There is definitely no shortage of room. Don and Kerrill are amazing to work with, and they took care of any issues we had promptly so we could spend our time enjoying our vacation. We will definitely rent this property again the next time we are vacationing on the big island.

This was a spectacular rental home. The location was superb. We were high above the ocean with great sunset views. Dark skies for star gazing. Very little light or noise pollution. We were near several snorkeling beaches. We rented gear just below the fabulous fresh fish market 5 minutes away. Everything was as advertised. Extremely well stocked from kitchen gear to beach towels. If you thought you something was missing, you either didn’t look throughly enough or you really didn’t need it anyway. I’m hoping to rent again.

We found this home great for our family gathering. We had travellers from age 8-40+ and all had space and enjoyed the home. Sunset dinners from the lanai can not be beat.

Highly recommend this property. We truly loved our trip to paradise!!

Both Don and Kerrill were accommodating and very responsive. We had a big family and lots of sightseeing so the house was mostly a gathering place for dinner and sleeping. The house had everything from movies, games and books to a great view! This was a beautiful and wonderful place. I would recommend it as well as stay here again. Mahalo Don and Kerrill!

Both Don and Kerrill were accommodating and very responsive. We had a big family and lots of sightseeing so the house was mostly a gathering place for dinner and sleeping. The house had everything from movies, games and books to a great view! This was a beautiful and wonderful place. I would recommend it as well as stay here again. Mahalo Don and Kerrill!

Mahalo Kerrill & Don. Our family if 11 loved staying at your house which we named “The Rainbow House.” So well equipped, and we spent many hours on the beautiful front porch. Some of our highlites were the spectacular beaches close by, the markets in Waimea and Hawi, and watching sunsets from the front porch. Mahalo again. Wishing you the best. Aloha!

Mahalo Kerrill & Don. Our family if 11 loved staying at your house which we named “The Rainbow House.” So well equipped, and we spent many hours on the beautiful front porch. Some of our highlites were the spectacular beaches close by, the markets in Waimea and Hawi, and watching sunsets from the front porch. Mahalo again. Wishing you the best. Aloha!

This place is perfect for a family vacation!!! Wonderful house, comfortable, room galore, toys, movies, games, beach equipment!!! Everything one could ask for!! If you are expecting a Sheraton...keep looking. If you are looking for a home away from home, this is your place!!! Wrap around deck. Spectacular sun sets on the lanai! I can not picture a more perfect family vacation!! Short drive to family safe beaches.

Absolutely stunning views and an amazing house with the perfect layout and amazing hosts. Will definitely be staying again!

Amazing location for whale watching and big families. We loved that we had everything we needed in the home. Kerrill was also very responsive and friendly. They even had extra everything (ie blankets, pillows, futons, beach chairs). We would definitely recommend this home to large families with kids.

We will be back. Enjoyable!!!!! Perfect location to volcano and hilo

Hale Kephart was our home away from home during our week-long destination wedding stay on the Big Island this February. Beautiful sunrises & sunsets with a full view of the coast, lush landscaping & endless trade wind breezes made our stay so memorable. Every morning we were treated to gorgeous ocean jewel-tone views & whale watching while we listened to tropical birdsong and sipped local coffee & teas. The home is secure & super convenient for getting to nearby beaches, historic attractions, Waimea, northern coastal towns, Waikoloa Hilton and other resorts, and it is positioned for simple highway access to head out to Kona or Hilo for further exploration of the island. Grab fresh bentos & other favorite snacks at the gas station on Akoni Pule Hwy & Kawaihae Rd before hitting your adventure road. Don’t forget the shave ice at the shops next door after a long beach day. There was plenty of parking for our group of 9 adults with SUVS at the house, with 5 comfortable private bedrooms & 3 full bathrooms so that everyone could do their own thing & chill. The house is packed with ALL the amenities you could possibly need to vacation with peace of mind & mind your budget. There was a well-stocked spice cabinet & we hosted additional friends with ease for a large grilled meal during the week. Plus, the beach toys, towels, coolers & snorkeling equipment, & sunscreens made it easy to hit the shores early & often. Our hosts were SO hospitable & responsive. They ensured we were quickly settled in & taken care of during our entire stay. They gave our group plenty of privacy & great recommendations for things to do to get to know the area and locals. Check out the house’s photo album & abundant library to enhance your knowledge of the area and its history. 10/10 recommend! Mahalo to the Kepharts for their kindness during this magical Hawaiian vacation & authentic aloha experience. P. S. This location would be great for a multigenerational family on vacay as well. Lots of toys & activity stuff for kiddos and teens to do. P. P. S. The *only* downside for this property is that the house is not accessible for folks with mobility needs (like many places on the island) b/c the stairs to get up to the home’s entry & no access ramp. If you have a mobility device or can’t do a few stairs walk-up, it would be a tough in & out. But, if you can do stairs with assistance, the front steps are manageable if you take it slow & steady.

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The house was clean and comfortable. The hosts were helpful and accommodating. There is plenty of room and the view is hard to beat. During whale season, you can see whales easily from the house, inside or out. Groceries are a bit of a drive, but there is a great fish/poke shop just down the road. Highly recommended.

The house was perfect for our large family. A lot of room, plenty of bathrooms and the lanai was perfect. We watched whales from the lanai every afternoon. The kitchen was well stocked and there was everything you need for the beach. Don was very helpful and friendly. It was out aways from main towns. With no air conditioning it gets warm in the afternoon.

The view was fantastic, Don and Kerrill are very nice. Everything you could possibly need was there in the house. If we ever need that big of a place again would definitely go back there. Would have given 5 stars if the grill and oven had been working properly.

We had a large group of family members meeting in Hawaii for the holidays and we could not have asked for a better home for several of us to stay. So much space and equipped with everything we could have possibly needed. And the books! Our grand-daughters walked in and said "You're staying in a library!" Loved that the books covered all ages. There is also everything you need for the beach so no need to purchase like we have done in the past. Hope to stay again!