First off, the view is Unbelievable! It takes your breath away. You literally feel like this house is the only house on the entire hill. Pictures of the house/view truly don't show you how amazing and jaw dropping the sights you'll see of the house and views as you step down the front stairs leading into the home. The entire property makes you feel as if you are staying in your own remote (even though you are within 10-15 minutes of anything you need) private resort, not just a home with a view. The koi ponds were beautiful and feeding the koi was a daily highlight for all of us in the morning and late afternoon. The house itself has everything you need and more. Check in before going to the store. All of the Welcome snacks provided definitely came in handy when we headed out for short excursions! The wedding we held for our daughter was spectacular, plenty of space and again the view, the home and the private countryside surrounding the home was amazing and blew all the guests' away. Vendors were familiar with the property and everything turned out perfect! The property manager Annie was so very nice, knowledgable about the island and helpful in so many ways (including before, during and after the wedding). Can't thank her enough, she definitely made our stay more comfortable!

I am not sure I will be able to capture everything that should be said about the property, our stay, the wedding, and Annie (the property manager). If you have any doubts on booking, do not hesitate. Everything you need is here along with things you didn’t know you’d need. I planned a small wedding (19 guests) without a planner and still felt relaxed. My mother in law made the best pizzas here, our families stayed comfortably in the three separate but close buildings, and we had a luau that was spectacular. The referrals for food, flowers, and entertainment from the property after booking are spot on. Annie’s calm and nurturing presence cannot be overlooked. She’s such a special person to the property and made the stay so very smooth. It was the best day of my life, and I was depressed leaving even though we were on our way to the Four Seasons. 10/5 stars !

Our stay and wedding at Hale Wailele was phenomenal. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue for our special day. Annie the property manager was amazing! She went above and beyond our expectations. Annie made sure to carve out time for us to walkthrough the property on several occasions so that we could plan the layout of our wedding. She answered all questions and was so helpful with suggestions for executing a beautiful wedding. The estate is breathtaking! The pictures just don’t capture the beauty that surrounds you from the moment you walk through the doors. The decor is tasteful, beautiful, and quality. We would recommend this estate to everyone and will return!

We absolutely loved having our wedding at Hale Wailele. The booking process was super easy. We sent a message to Karen and she replied quickly. She answered any questions that we had and we booked the place! The pictures do not do this place justice! I loved waking up to a view and just sitting out on the pool chair or the rocking chair. Our families also loved the place. Everyone told us it was so beautiful. We were able to use all the amenities, the pool, the bbq, the pizza oven, etc. Throughout our stay, Annie was very helpful in answering any questions we had about the property. Our only regret is that we did not book more time here!

The most amazing stay! This property provided everything and anything we could have needed/ wanted. Annie is a true gem and made our entire week, as well as our wedding day the most we could have asked for. If you are fortunate enough to secure this property, for whatever you occasion, you will not be disappointed!! Thank you for everything, Annie❣️

We were lucky enough to snag a cancellation at this property and from the minute we booked until the day we checked out everything was amazing. A week after we booked our reservation, We received a package in the mail with flyers and different recommendations of things we can do on our stay. It helped us book some of our excursions prior to arriving. Upon arriving the house was stocked with a lot of the essentials, which was a pleasant surprise and I am not sure how but the home/ property was even better than we ever imagined. There was even little gift for my boys in their room which they absolutely loved! The view was breath taking and the home had everything we needed to cook with (as well as entertain) AND all the essentials needed to go to the beach! My kids (and husband) LOVED feeding time for the Fish every day, so much that I am surprised they haven’t asked us to put one in our home! As a family we typically book through VRBO several times a year because with such a large family (there is 7 of us) hotels usually aren’t very enjoyable. This trip was one of our all time best vacations and a lot of it was due to this property (including the owner & property manager). If you have the opportunity to book this home/ property definitely don’t let it pass you by! We will definitely be back next time we visit the big island!

Our group had the best time ever here, and the house is even more gorgeous than in the pictures! We had the honor of having our wedding here and couldn’t have asked for a more amazing place! Annie was extremely helpful with all things stay and even wedding related! You can truly tell that she takes great pride and joy in helping her guests have the best stay and event possible. Any group would be lucky to stay here!

I stayed at this property for five nights and hosted my wedding in the front yard. It was the most amazing, luxurious, and fancy-without-being-pretentious home I have ever stepped foot in. Before my trip I looked at all the pictures I could find online, imagining what the house might be like, thinking there was no way the property could be as beautiful as the photos depict. But somehow the place is even better. I was blown away walking in the door. If you are considering staying here I would 100% recommend it. The property manager Annie is fantastic and helped with all our questions. The home is well-stocked and I managed to find everything I needed to host my wedding guests over multiple nights. The only thing I wish I could change is I wish I could have stayed longer. Overall, this is a fantastic amazing beautiful dream VRBO location. Please book this stay if possible. There is no way you could be disappointed.

We spent an amazing week at Hale Wailele that will certainly rank high in our memories of great family trips! Communication with both owner and property manager were extremely thorough and seamless--both before and during our arrival. We simply couldn't ask for better hospitality. The house is well-equipped with just about everything you can think of, ranging from kitchen appliances to laundry to pool and beach equipment. The open air design of the house is truly special, and the views from the pool and jacuzzi are tough to beat! We can't wait to return to Kona, and when we do, we certainly hope to return to this wonderful property with such a gracious host!

Annie was excellent! Right from the check-in process until we checked out she was there to help with any questions or assistance. The whole vacation rental was an experience and our wedding was an experience that will never be forgotten. Thanks Annie!

We would like to thank Paul & Karen Hill for opening up their beautiful home to our family. This was a bucket list trip two years in the making to bring children and grandchildren to the state where my husband was born and to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. It is a vacation none of us will ever forget and the memories made will last a lifetime. We so appreciate the Hills sharing their treasure with others; Hale Wailele was everything we dreamed and more! You truly cannot describe the unbelievable view you get from your own private lanai. The layout of the house allows for total privacy to sleep and amazing open floor plan for family time. Our top ten things we love about Hale Wailele: 1. The beautiful koi fish ponds and lush gardens inside the home. 2. A/C in every bedroom, extremely comfortable beds and en suite bathrooms. 3. The open-air bar outside- might be the most comfortable chairs we have ever sat on and allowed us to root on our hometown teams and granddaughters to watch cartoons on the big screen. 4. They thought of everything – beach gear, corn hole, yoga mats, pool floaties, games, books and the list goes on. 5. Martha, with Big Island Chef, delivered an amazing meal. Be sure to get the ahi tuna appetizer and the Macadamia nut caramel dessert. 6. Star gazing at night in the chaise loungers with all the lights off. 7. Hale Wailele is close to beaches, airport, shops and excursions. 8. All of the amazing sounds of nature . . . and even the rooster that kept us up at night LOL! 9 The pool, hot tub and lanai are so relaxing. 10. A huge shout out to Annie the caretaker extraordinaire. Always promptly answered our request and gave wonderful suggestions. Even brought in a toddler bed with Moana bedding that my granddaughter loved, high chair and anything else we requested. She truly made everything effortless for us to enjoy our time as a family. Don’t hesitate to book this piece of paradise. We can’t wait to come back!

Great experience with easy communication. Beautiful clean home. We loved the care package of all the Hawaiian snacks when we arrived. Our favorite part of the stay was the amazing sunsets and the koi fish.

Beautiful estate, perfect for multiple family units or friends who want a little space for sleeping quarters. While the view is killer it is a little out of town so don’t plan on walking anywhere. The only thing to consider is if bringing littles who don’t swim or walk well, there is water and stairs all over the place so it’s not ideal for toddler age. Otherwise it’s amazing and the property manager on site is helpful without being nosy.

We had booked this property for 10 days as my husband was competing in the Ironman 2020. Alas, the race was cancelled due to covid and the owners were kind enough to offer us a refund or to rebook. We decided to rebook for October 2021 in the hopes that the race would be able to be held. Unfortunately, the race was cancelled again. We decided to go to Kona anyway and are so glad that we did! The house was a perfect location on the island. A quick drive into Kona, the grocery store, etc. but you really feel like you are at an oasis when sitting by the pool. Our children loved feeding the fish and all of the snacks that were left for us. We really enjoyed the wine! The owners hooked us up with a private chef, who made us an amazing dinner. Overall, our stay couldn't have been better. We were definitely sad to leave but have already booked to come back next year! Highly recommend!

My husband and I wanted to get married in Hawaii. He did a Google search and found Hale Wailele. The moment he saw it he knew it was the right place, the he showed it to me and I agreed. We read through the reviews, looked through the photos, and booked the place. Even though I looked at the photos countless times, nothing can prepare you for experiencing in real life. It is absolutely exquisite. Every detail. No matter where you look, your view is BEAUTIFUL. There's the most delicious breeze always wafting through the grounds, even on a warm day it feels invigorating. I could wax poetic about Hale Wailele for days - all of our wedding guests continue to rave about our wedding (which was a month ago now). It was the most incredible wedding venue imaginable, and it was an added bonus that we got to stay there for five nights. Many of our wedding guests hope to book a stay at Hale Wailele for vacation someday. I hope we will return someday too. The venue is incredible, no doubt about it and I also want to mention Annie. Annie is the property manager of Hale Wailele and without her, we could never have pulled off our wedding. I talked to her on the phone many times throughout the year of planning, and she was able to help me solve problems, find vendors, make plans, and just answer any possible question I had. She went above and beyond. Because of her, our wedding went off without a hitch. She even helped us out on our actual wedding day which was HUGELY helpful. She took some awesome photos to make sure I had some while waiting for our photographer to send them over. Annie is incredibly thoughtful, she is a gem and between the venue and Annie, you will be set for the vacation and/or event of your life. Thank you so much to the Hale Wailele team, especially Annie, for making our dreams come true!

Just perfect.

Aloha! We decided to book Hale Wailele for our 50 person wedding. We have searched for over a year for our perfect location, and this home exceeded our expectations. From before our vacation started, the communication was amazing. Very flexible, helpful, knowledgeable, and detailed. I sent many emails as planning a wedding with multiple vendors can be tricky, and all were replied to quickly. When we arrived on property with our friends, our breath was taken away by not only the exquisite architecture and stunning views, but also my the welcome amenities, decorations, greenery and all the details. The house is paradise and you instantly relax. Every room is gorgeous and spacious. All of our family and friends were in awe of Hale Wailele. To have the privacy with those grounds and amenities is hard to find. It was the most memorable week! And the property manager went above and beyond, always able to answer any question I had right away, she is amazing! She is a huge part of making your stay go perfect. Thank you Hale Wailele for everything! We will be back.

BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL! This home is spectacular. Impeccable decorating and filled with everything you need to sit back, relax and enjoy the magnificent views! Don’t let the price deter you it’s worth every cent!

This home is paradise on earth. The view of the bay is breathtaking and we enjoyed the gorgeous sunsets. The owner has immaculate taste and every little detail has been thought of. We could not have asked for a better vacation. Annie was extremely helpful and very responsive to questions. We would highly recommend this home - it will not disappoint.

We had an amazing time here! The house/property are more beautiful in person. This is definitely a home to keep coming back to. Annie did an amazing job having the house ready for us and answering questions during our stay. The extra touches were so appreciated! (Snacks, flyers, food/drinks). Definitely recommend!

We had an amazing time here! The house/property are more beautiful in person. This is definitely a home to keep coming back to. Annie did an amazing job having the house ready for us and answering questions during our stay. The extra touches were so appreciated! (Snacks, flyers, food/drinks). Definitely recommend!

A truly spectacular place and the pictures do not do it justice. It bears no resemblance to most rentals, even “high end” properties. The design enables a family such as ours (10) to have privacy when desired. The koi ponds and being able to feed the fish twice daily delighted our grandchildren. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the accouterments needed including spices, etc. The décor is something to behold, warm and relevant, they had no budget. The infinity pool is incredible as are the outdoor cooking facilities and the breathtaking views. Anne, the caretaker, is very caring and helps in any way needed. We could go on and on, but there is a single word to describe Hale Wailele,…..Spectacular!

It’s perfect.

We had an amazing time here. We were two families traveling during our spring break in April and the house was amazing! Annie greeted us when we arrived with adorable candy Lei's for the kids and gave us a tour of the property and the amenities. She was super helpful and very responsive whenever we had questions. All the beds were super comfortable and there is A/C in each room so you can close the doors and screens at night as the frogs are quite noisy at night. The house is FULLY stocked from the welcome champagne, wine, treats and snacks, to the fridge with butter and milk, the pantry has olive oil, soy sauce, salt/pepper, to every kitchen gadget you would need. The bar has every glass and bar tool you could imagine and the pool had pool floaties. Venturing to the beach? Now worries! They have beach chairs, umbrella, boogie boards, googles, snorkeling gear and sand toys. This house blew us away in every way! The kids loved feeding the Koi fish twice a day, exploring the grounds, seeing the cows, picking fresh fruit and swimming in the pool! The pool is heated and was the perfect temp for us. The hot tub was nice when the wind picked up on cooler days. There was not one thing that I thought of that should have been there that wasn't! We can't wait to go back!! Trust me, you won't want to leave the house and won't regret renting it for your next vacation.

We had an amazing time here. We were two families traveling during our spring break in April and the house was amazing! Annie greeted us when we arrived with adorable candy Lei's for the kids and gave us a tour of the property and the amenities. She was super helpful and very responsive whenever we had questions. All the beds were super comfortable and there is A/C in each room so you can close the doors and screens at night as the frogs are quite noisy at night. The house is FULLY stocked from the welcome champagne, wine, treats and snacks, to the fridge with butter and milk, the pantry has olive oil, soy sauce, salt/pepper, to every kitchen gadget you would need. The bar has every glass and bar tool you could imagine and the pool had pool floaties. Venturing to the beach? Now worries! They have beach chairs, umbrella, boogie boards, googles, snorkeling gear and sand toys. This house blew us away in every way! The kids loved feeding the Koi fish twice a day, exploring the grounds, seeing the cows, picking fresh fruit and swimming in the pool! The pool is heated and was the perfect temp for us. The hot tub was nice when the wind picked up on cooler days. There was not one thing that I thought of that should have been there that wasn't! We can't wait to go back!! Trust me, you won't want to leave the house and won't regret renting it for your next vacation.

This house is amazing!The house has everything you need, even those you never thought about. From the fun pool, the warm hot tub, fully stocked kitchen with any appliance you can thing about, grills including a pizza oven, whatever you need when you go to the beach (from bags to chairs to snorkeling gear) to the most gorgeous view of the ocean where you can just sit and relax.We were 2 families there and we all enjoyed the stay and really was hard to leave the house to visit the island :)Most important Annie was always available for any question and ask that we had, always with a smile and a quick response.

This house is amazing! The house has everything you need, even those you never thought about. From the fun pool, the warm hot tub, fully stocked kitchen with any appliance you can thing about, grills including a pizza oven, whatever you need when you go to the beach (from bags to chairs to snorkeling gear) to the most gorgeous view of the ocean where you can just sit and relax. We were 2 families there and we all enjoyed the stay and really was hard to leave the house to visit the island :) Most important Annie was always available for any question and ask that we had, always with a smile and a quick response.

This house was everything it looks like! The check in process was very easy, communication was great. Overall we had a great experience and would definitely come back.

Annie the caretaker was incredibly accomodating. The owner and caretaker greeted us when we arrived and provided us a tour of this incredible house along with instructions about how to operate things and to show you where key items are stored. I really hope to return again real soon.

We stayed at Hale Wailele for 5 nights and it was the sight for our wedding reception. This property is unlike any other. The property managers went above and beyond for our every need and did everything they could to help us make things easy on our wedding day. Every guest at our wedding was blow away by the level of luxury, the amazing outdoor indoor space and unbeatable view. I recommend this property for any vacation, but especially for a wedding location. We think this is the best place to stay on the Big Island.

First of all this home is amazing. When walking in we remarked that the pictures (as beautiful as they are) don't do it justice. You will immediately feel relaxed when you walk in. The house provides peace and tranquility with all the creature comforts you expect with a rental of this type and price. The home has a great stereo system so you can always have music playing. The fact that they provided us with beach towels and beach chairs etc. was so helpful! The views were amazing, and there were two days we decided to scrap our plans to go out exploring so that we could just enjoy the house. The kitchen is well stocked, and the grill and pizza oven outside were awesome. The property owner was friendly, flexible, and accommodating and even gave us a lovely welcome snack I think because of our late arrival. Most people would never think to do this. The little touches like this made such a difference. She was very responsive, appreciative, and respectful of our time. Important things to know - 1. You'll want to spend time at the house. The outdoor areas are amazing, and the rooms super comfy. 2. The pool is heated but while we were there the weather was often cold and so the water felt pretty cold. Don't expect that it will be a big hot tub and if you're there while it is warmer outside, I bet the pool would be perfect. I would have loved to hang out more in the pool but it was not quite warm enough except on the sunniest of days. 3. The house is very open to the outdoors. Don't expect to be able to seal it up and be flexible about the potential for critters to be inside at times. In my opinion, the airflow through the house outweighs the bug potential. 4. Two of the rooms are large master suites, and two are smaller and share a wall. Having said that each room has its own bathroom so there is plenty of privacy. 5. The outdoor furniture was SO comfortable and the outdoor bar (which I barely noticed on the listing) became a total hangout spot. Thank you so much Karen I will do everything I can to make it back there in the future! - DZ

After staying at this property on Kona, we will not stay at another property. This house was the the best we have stayed and the property managers, Ed and Karen, are fabulous!