We thoroughly enjoyed our days at this property and were perfectly content to relax on the lanai and marvel at the view. The house is well equipped and the description of the property is very accurate. The house is great for a couple who wants to get away from it all and explore the southern part of the island. We loved our stay there!

What a beautiful, peaceful, and secluded property! We so enjoyed our time here. A lovely house right on the ocean. the road to the property was long and winding, yet worth every curve. Our host kept us updated on weather changes, which was nice. The property has beautiful views. If 2 couples go, be aware the ceilings are open, you can hear everything. You're not in the heart of the city, but oh, so lovely. Also, WE SAW A WHALE!!! Highlight of our final morning at the house!

I booked for my “2 week” 70th birthday celebration. View is amazing, house is very well equipped and you will never want to leave the deck during sundown. The house is very remote and one heck of a drive to get there but is in a great location to go either east or west to enjoy all the island has to offer. Enjoy!

We had a wonderful time in Hawaii and this house was perfect for our needs! It is a quiet neighborhood, but you are about and hour away from everything. Kristen was wonderful as well, she was very easy to reach if we needed anything or had any questions. It was our 33rd wedding anniversary and she even left us a bottle of champagne and a box of chocolates with a card to help us celebrate. Loved the view from the lanai and on our first day, there was a full rainbow over the ocean! If we ever visit Hawaii again, we will definitely consider staying here again! Mahalo!

We wanted to see Kilauea and have some down time. The volcano was great. It had begun to erupt a little just before we left for Hawaii. The area is remote and we had to plan out our food, but we loved the quiet and the view of the ocean was wonderful. We enjoyed our stay. It was exactly what we were looking for. Thank you Kirsten for your updates and making sure all was great. We did not have any problems with finding the house.

We very much enjoyed our stay at Hale Romantik. Being right on the ocean was so enjoyable. We spent many hours sitting out on the lanai enjoying the beautiful vista and spectacular sunsets! The house was centrally located so we could explore the whole island on all sides. As well, the house was very well stocked with all the items needed for a great stay.

My wife and I stayed here for a week and it was absolutely wonderful. First of all, no offense to the other reviewers but the road down to the house is not a big deal at all. It takes about 10 minutes to get down off of the main road but there is no difficulty in it. We read a lot of reviews mentioning getting groceries before you go to the house due to the distance that you have to drive. We got off the plane and drove right to Costco and Walmart. I bought many things including condiments only to find out that Kirsten’s house was so well stocked it had many of these things in the kitchen already. I don’t think you can bank on having everything but I’m not sure I would rush to the grocery store on my next trip. I would check what’s in the kitchen and then also load up on the local fruit from the fruit stands along the road down to the house. The view from the lanai is absolutely unreal. You can watch fish swim in the water right in front of the house. The neighbor is close but they are super respectful about privacy and we only exchanged pleasantries once in a week. I recommend walking around the village to check out the awesome lava formations and go down to the old boat launch to enjoy some snorkeling. The ability to wash clothes was a big bonus. Wifi was strong enough for me to remote work. Kayaks & boogie boards are available but we ran out of time to enjoy them. I recommend renting a 4WD that allows you to drive to the Green Sand beach and Mauna Kea, it was amazing!

Book it!!! It’s PERFECT! I honestly have never considered going back to the same VRBO twice but I’m truly considering it with this one. The views were amazing. The pictures on the listing show exactly what you are going to get - no surprises. It’s definitely more rural so if you are looking for a place to stay and relax and escape the touristy locations, this is 1000% the place for you. In terms of price, you are getting a really good deal compared to other places — especially with the quality and transparency of the booking. Thanks for an amazing stay!!! I will tell my friends and family to go!

Loved every minute! Did not have to go anywhere and could just relax on the lanai! Beautiful views and wonderful sounds! Thanks Kirsten for such a lovely property!

Everything was amazing about this rental... Best equipped kitchen we've ever rented, snorkel gear of all sizes, the breeze was amazing, we never missed ac. It's a long curvy drive down to the house though!

We so enjoyed our time there and the peaceful neighborhood. We took advantage to hike several times into the nearby beach, through the village- a favorite memory! The home was spotless and had everything we need

House is clean and well equipped, quiet location with good access to the volcano and hiking nearby. Great place to relax next to the ocean away from the crowds and tourists. Exemplary host and friendly neighbors. This was our second stay here and we definitely plan to return.

Very nice home with great views

We loved the secluded spot for our honeymoon, it was absolutely perfect. We didnt mind the drive to any of the places we went to explore either. It has a perfect view of the ocean and you can still get some sun too laying out.

We love the view and overall the house was great. It was clean and accommodating. We cooked dinner and breakfast at the house and had everything we needed in regards to appliances and cookware. The only downside was that there was no AC and all the windows had to be open for any breeze. So if you are looking for privacy from the neighbors right next door who also had their windows open, this might not be the place for you. The slight issue was the road to get to the house from the main road was very long and windy. It takes about 10-15mins just to get out of the neighborhood. The switchbacks made me car sick, and I rarely get car sick so that was an unpleasant surprise. It is quite out of the way; far from any town or gas/restaurant/grocery/coffee shop. It generally took 45 mins to get anywhere (also the low speed limits contributed to that). Otherwise, the property itself was very pleasant and the host was as well. We enjoyed our stay overall, but would not book again just due to the location and privacy issues.

The home is beautiful and well cared for. The owner’s communication was excellent. Zero drama or surprises. We understood that this home was not going to be very close to anything. We wanted to get away. The drive from the main road down to the neighborhood is steeper and twistier than I expected. I became weary of the drive, but I never grew weary of the property or the views of the ocean.

The photos don’t do it justice. Dolphins in the morning. Amazing sunset at night. Quiet and serene. Bring bottled water to drink. Big Island Revealed app to show you around. Book as many days as possible, you won’t want to leave.

This property was the perfect place for out visit to the Big Island. If you are looking for a beautiful, quite place away from the normal traffic of the Big Island, Hale Romantik is the place. Loved waking up every morning to the ocean view and sea breeze. Looking forward to staying here again.. SOON !!

The house was exactly as advertised. It would be hard to get a better view anywhere on the island. The house was well stocked with anything you might need. If you are looking for a place to relax and enjoy viewing the ocean, this one is perfect. There is a narrow mountain like road getting onto the property, for that reason we did not go places everyday & made sure we were back before dark.

If you want to get away from the crowds this is the place. We have stayed in Miloli’i Estates 5 times now and keep getting the urge to return. Where else could affordable oceanfront home rentals be found? Hale Romantik is right on the ocean, with uninterrupted views. The soothing sound of the waves breaking is so relaxing, especially at night. For excitement we had storm warnings with heavy seas for a couple of days. The rollers would hit the 10 ft cliff fronting the lanai, and would, at times, splash onto the roof. Pretty spectacular! The house is immaculate and as described by others. There is an electric George Foreman grill on the deck, and although I was skeptical, it did a great job cooking pork chops and searing a slab of fresh Ahi to perfection. Cleanup of the grill was a snap.. My wife and I would highly recommend Hale Romantik to others.

We just spent 7 nights at Hale Romantik. We were looking for a quiet, peaceful place as close to the ocean as possible - and we found it. The property is as advertised and did not disappoint. Kirsten was an engaging and responsive host. Others have commented on the need for bug spray on the lanai - that is a must. It is a bit of a drive from the highway - but that's what it takes to reach the ocean front solitude that makes this place special - totally worth it. Had a great time and would definitely return.

It’s everything as advertised and more! A bit off the beaten path! And that’s what makes it so special!

Never having visited this island before we were in the dark as to where to stay. The booking process was excellent and our host was fantastic! Very responsive with a few issues we had during our stay. This property is very well equipped with everything thing you could need for the exception of your food. There are some nice spices, condiments and the kitchen is nicely equipped. The views from the Lani are spectacular, enjoyed several beautiful sunsets. That being said, the mosquitoes can be quite pesky. There was a nice selection of repellent left behind by previous guests as well as the can we left too and that was helpful. The drive down to this property is challenging with many twists and turns. The locals like to drive quite fast on this road with little regard for someone that is not used to the road, also had several drive right up close to the rear of our car! The drive down from the airport is long, we drove it at night which was difficult with many curves along the way. Grocery stores are few and must drive at least 20-30 minutes to get to one from this property. Don’t expect a lot of restaurant’s there just aren’t many around. If you like coffee then your in luck, we experienced many up and down the roads, some great, some just mediocre! Our favorite was on the way to Volcano National Park called Miranda’s Farms, family owned with GREAT coffee. Best cup of Cappuccino I have ever had…. If you like Gelato then don’t miss Gypsea Gelato on Hawaii Belt Highway. If you chose this property it has everything you’ll need to enjoy yourself, a host that is fabulous and extremely responsive to text and phone calls and that is appreciated especially when you’ve never been to this location before. We spent two weeks here, if I were to do this again I’d split my time between the south end of island and a week on the north end. There is much to do and see so we drove many miles to do all the things we wanted to do. They call this the “ BIG ISLAND” for a very good reason….it’s huge!! Enjoy

This property is totally awesome. Its away from the rush and noise of places closer to "town", and is so relaxing. Seeing and hearing the ocean right outside is amazing and you never know what you might see. The house is fully equipped and ready to live in comfortably. Snorkeling gear and kayaks are a bonus. This has become our destination!

The house is right on a bed of black rocks that holds the most amazing view of the pacific ocean. The ability to watch various boats,sea life and sunset/sunrises. The house was perfect for our needs and wants. If there were any concerns or questions Kirsten was very quick to respond. If I come back to the big island, I would love to have the opportunity to stay here again. Thank you Kirsten sharing your home with us.

The oceanfront Hale Romantik was a terrific Hawaiian destination vacation with our grown daughter (after several years of being away from her due to the pandemic). We’ve been to Hawaii in the past and stayed in rentals near busy beaches and nightlife; this time we were looking for an inspiring seaside destination -- Hale Romantik was perfect for us. Morning coffee on the lanai, snorkeling at the isolated Honomalino Beach, and fabulous home-cooked meals enjoyed with wine at sunset on our oceanfront lanai – exactly what we hoped! This vacation home is clean, comfortable, relaxing and with everything you need. Kirsten’s description online and her communications with us before our arrival were spot-on. Upon our arrival in Kona, we loaded up our car with fresh veggies, fruits, water, and wine before the journey south to Miloli’i, and then settled in to enjoy a week at this oceanfront retreat in a quiet neighborhood. Out of the mainstream, out of the ordinary – we loved this Hawaiian experience!

We loved Kirsten's beautiful home. The views were amazing. So cool to watch dolphins and a shark swim by while enjoying our morning coffee. Kitchen was well outfitted for all of our needs. With the windows open the breeze off of the ocean kept us very comfortable. It was a great launch pad for all of our adventures but we love to drive around new places. We put 1200 miles on our rental in 9 days. The black sand beach just down the road was like snorkeling in an aquarium. We went twice! My only wish is that we could have stayed longer. There are so many things to do on the big island.

The house and property are absolutely perfect to sit and relax watching the ocean and the sky. Very quiet area and everything you really need inside the house as well. The short drives for any little items or food were not any issue at all…..My wife and I totally recommend Kirsten’s property to anyone that wants to chill out and still hop around the island to take advantage of all it has to offer.

This was an absolute beauty.. the property was immaculate.. the views were absolutely stunning, and the quit neighborhood was exactly what we needed… if you are like us and do not want hustle and bustle this place is perfect! We were able to drive around the entire island so it was definitely a good location for us.. we did Hilo and volcanoes one day and Kona on another! Kristen was the best at answering questions and helping us out! We hope to visit again

Clean, accommodating, and quiet

Perched atop a cliff overlooking the Pacific, Hale Romantik is the perfect spot for glorious sunsets. Kirsten, a gracious host, has thought of everything in this beautiful, well-kept home including a large book of nearby things to do and places to eat. This is the place to stay on the South Kona coast.

Kristen’s house was a magical place to spend four days in a secluded fishing village by the sea. Please note: if you are looking to be close to touristy amenities, this is not the place for you. Be ready to drive 30 minutes for groceries. But if you want a peaceful, beautiful, well stocked home right on the ocean, this will be right up your alley. Sunsets on the lanai were amazing, and we even spotted some sea life a few different mornings. The house is about an hour 15 minutes from Kona and about an hour and a half from Volcanoes National Park. Kristen is also an amazingly thorough, responsive host who has filled the home with all sorts of helpful things. Highly recommend if you want a Big Island experience away from the hordes.