While the photos on VRBO made this property look great, I know from past experience that sometimes looks can be deceiving. Such is not the case with this listing! It is so much more than the pictures can properly show. Not only is it beautiful but it was spotlessly clean and very tastefully decorated throughout. But even better was how well stocked the home was. No need to worry that the kitchen might not have everything you need. It’s got absolutely everything and more. We were so in love with this location that we found we were content to stay and just enjoy the pool and spa instead of fighting the traffic on Alii Drive to try to get to town. We have been to Kona many times so it was truly a vacation and not a sight seeing trip. Staying at the home was so relaxing without a care in the world. We did use the owners extensive manuals on how to operate the top of the line kitchen appliances and also for recommendations of local places to eat that they enjoy when they are there. I wouldn’t hesitate to book this location in the future. The price was more than we usually pay but I think for an excellent vacation it was well worth the money.

Hale Hine was a beautiful and relaxing getaway. We enjoyed all the sites and attractions the Big Island had to offer then returned to an amazing place to watch the spectacular sunsets. We would highly recommend Hale Hine! Ute was an amazing Island hostess!

Overall a very nice property and well stocked kitchen. The views are absolutely gorgeous. Minor hiccup of fan not working in one of the bedroom but the property manager provided small fans which made it manageable. Would love to stay here again when visited Big Island.

This house was perfect for our family of 5 adults. Loved that you can open up the entire back of the house leading out to Lanai. Spacious outdoor space with lounging and dining space with infinity pool and hot tub, all overlooking beautiful oceans and sunset. Highly recommend!

We stayed 6 days at the end of our 16 day vacation to three island. Very relaxing sitting at the pool and watching the sunrise and sunset. Beautiful! One master suite at the far end allowed us privacy while my daughter and her family had the other side of the house. We cooked in most dinners and the lanai was very nice for all of us eating our meals. I enjoyed the pool with my 3 little granddaughters while others snorkeled or did other activities. Not far from the main strip of Alii drive where many shops and restaurants are located. If I needed anything, Ute, the property manager was available by phone/text. Owners were very nice and even checked up on us to make sure we were good. We all had a great time and I would recommend this home while staying in Kona.

We were with friends there and we loved it! The house is awesome, clean and the pool also. These sunsets- just stunning! Thx that we could stay there.

Hale Hina was perfect for our family including grandparents, parents and a toddler. The kitchen was well stocked: provided option to bbq, cook at home or pick up food. The location was ideal: close to many restaurants and stores, plus beaches. The best part of Hale Hina is the lanai overlooking the pool and Pacific horizon. Again, this provided options for our group (pool, hot tub and/or relax on the patio).

Beautiful home with incredible views! Very scenic. Everything was as described. Top notice appliances, furniture, and lighting. Couldn’t have asked for a nicer place!

Very comfortable and relaxing. The pool and hot tub were an added bonus. The driveway is narrow and tricky if you want to turn around at the top of the driveway. All in all, a great place and perfect for 3 couples.

The view is worth a million bucks. Really is an incredible place to relax with a group of people and just stare into the distance. The location is close to a grocery store and restaurants making it easy to manage family needs. The beach just down the road is good for snorkeling but not great for kids. It's very rocky and there are a ton of sea urchins. There are many kid friendly beaches within a 20 minute radius, so beach time is easy to achieve. The house supplies everything you need for a beach day, so no need to rent your own gear as long as your group is less than six people. Host and property manager (Ute) are wonderful and very responsive. Absolutely worth every penny!

The house is as advertised. It’s beautiful quiet place to stay not too far from Kona. Sallie and Ute made sure to let us know if we had any issues to let them know (we didn’t have any). We highly recommend and hope to visit again sometime in the future.

Beautiful property! Some days we didn’t even want to go sightseeing. We just relaxed by the pool. This property has everything! Thank you so much!

I am from upstate NY (Rochester), so anywhere in Hawaii is going to be impressive. This property was awesome! It was very clean and well appointed. It is air conditioned, which is not always the case in Hawaii. It's worth the price of admission for sure!

It was our 30th anniversary and my parents 50th so we treated then to a trip to Hawaii on a shared anniversay in paradise. The house was perfect. Beautiful setting with breath taking sunsets. We would recommend this home to anyone. We are looking forward to a return trip in the near future.

Loved staying at this home. Beautiful sunsets. Spent most of our time out, around the pool. Quiet neighborhood.

Even before than the expected. There were seven of us and plenty of space. Very private. The sunsets were amazing. Ute is the best.

We had the most wonderful stay at Hale Hina and of course, did not want to leave. My wife and I have four kids and had a romantic getaway without them this past week. The house was in perfect condition and was incredibly comfortable. We have rented many other VRBOs over the years and this house takes the cake as the most clean and and where everything worked perfectly. I HIGHLY recommend you stay at Hale Hina. Sally was lovely and we greatly appreciate her sharing her home with us. Thank you for this wonderful experience. Sean and Meredith

Amazing home, with great lanai and pool area - the living room walls fully retract so that inside and outside blend together for full tropical immersion! Great size for two couples and a kid, with everyone getting their own bedrooms, but having a common area to hang out. Short drive to diving and restaurants - as long as you don't require being walking distance to the beach, we'd definitely recommend this place!

Beautiful place with stunning view!

My friends and I splurged on this incredible home to celebrate a friend becoming a new mom — surprise baby came 5 weeks early and we found ourselves together for the first since the world altering pandemic in paradise. We rallied, enjoying her pregnancy masseuse, adding more excursions to our itineraries — we swam with manta rays at night, enjoyed snorkeling at beach 69 (not a grain of sand returned to properly with us!), some took a fishing charter & drove to Volcano National Park for the day, stoping at a black sand beach and ending with seeing actually erupting lava as the sun went down. At our home for the week we cooked in the amazing Hale Hina kitchen — slept hard every night after a swim and Hottub and lined up reverently for sunset each evening. If we had done nothing but sat on the lanai and watch birds and lizards, listen and smell the flowers and enjoyed each other’s company we would have been complete. This house welcomes you with its comfort and delights your eye with each artistic touch. We hope to return one day soon and that Splotch the outdoor calico kitty is up for more than secret nighttime feedings and occasional sightings from afar. Ute was a fabulous on island resource! Thank you Sallie & Fam for sharing your beautiful home with us.

This gorgeous property is situated in a quiet gated community, less than 30 minutes from the KOA airport. The layout and furnishings of the home are beautiful but the real star of the show is the view. Whether you’re in the kitchen, master bedroom or lanai, the views are stunning. My husband and I loved every second of our time here. Between the property owners and managers, we were made to feel like friends invited into their home, not just random tenants connected by internet. This was a magical place and so glad DH and I got to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary here. Mahalo!!

Excellent communication and overall experience. The owner takes pride in her home and it shows! Very detailed instructions and clear labeling made everything easy to use and understand. Beautiful sunsets and comfortable sleeping arrangements for our family of 7. Favorite parts included the pool and hot tub with pool toys provided, caretaker Ute and the overall quality and cleanliness of the property, especially during COVID. Highly recommend!

Gorgeous property! Very clean property, extremely safe during Covid times. We were able to do all check-in and any questions remotely with Ute (on the island Property manager). Love that there are 2 "primary suites" with ensuite bathrooms and a separate bathroom for the 3rd bedroom. Perfect getaway for our family. Wish we could have stayed longer.

We had an amazing time staying at the Hale Hina. Everything went smoothly with check in and with covid protocols. This is the second time we have stayed at the house and will definitely book again in the future.

Beautiful well-appointed home with spectacular ocean views. Very quiet, in an upscale, gated neighborhood. Very clean and well-organized with instructions for everything. We spent most of our time relaxing on the lanai by the pool and hot tub. Would defiantly stay here again.

Wonderful home, we had a great 10 day stay. The lanai is the perfect spot to hang out with the family, the shower was always hot, the kitchen and pantry are well appointed, the living room is comfortable and has plenty of seating for a large group, and the neighborhood is quiet and safe. If I had a complaint it would be the AC. Coming from the South we like our houses cool. It is controlled to not go below 72. That’s a little warm for us, especially on the hot Hawaiian days - it does cool down eventually but the ceiling height (while beautiful) means that it takes a while. The only tub pictured/in the house has also been broken for quite a while. But the host was kind enough to bring us a baby bath so we could bathe our 7mo old. I would recommend this home as it’s in a beautiful neighborhood and the outdoor space for the wonderful sunsets just can’t be beat. The Morris Family

The property lived up to all of its expectations and then some. It was truly a wonderful place to stay.

Gorgeous view of the ocean from the lanai across the infinity pool or from inside through the wall-to-wall screen walls. Beautiful, well-appointed home. Well-stocked kitchen. Very responsive hosts. The five of us had a great visit.

This was the perfect place for relaxing swims and sunsets with the family. Gorgeous view. Quiet neighborhood. Awesome patio and pool area. The location was great. Just minutes from Keauhou Bay for boat trips and a couple of convenient beaches near by.

This house is simply wonderful. Communication with the owner was very professional and timely. The grounds and home are beautiful, a very tropical feel with an incredible view of the ocean, warm breeze always blowing through the house. Everything we needed in the kitchen and all throughout the house was provided. There was really no need to ever leave the house with all the amenities there, primarily the infinity pool and large outdoor area; except that the beach was calling, of course. Everyone in our family from our one-year-old up to our 65-year-old dad had a great time, and felt more than comfortable. I miss it already! Thanks for a spectacular stay.

After a day of golf, snorkeling or shopping this home is a beautiful place to return to at the end of the day. It located in a quiet neighborhood and has a spacious outdoor area with a beautiful view of the ocean that is perfect to watch the sunset while in the sparkling pool, hot tub, or while cooking out on the Weber grill. We can't say enough about the outdoor living area, and spent much of our time out there. We found this beautifully furnished home to be stocked with everything we needed for our stay. Be sure to check out the local farmers markets. We purchased some great homemade items from local vendors. If you rent this property you will want to return to it for your next visit.

Property was amazing. Sunset views from the pool and spa are incredible.Check in and communication with Ute were great, house is very clean, and we enjoyed ending each day there.