My family of four plus my mom stayed at this beautiful home in Kilauea for about a week and a half in August 2022. We wish we could have stayed longer! The home is on a huge property in a beautiful neighborhood with two gorgeous beaches within walking distance. Secret Beach is especially spectacular, though we generally preferred hanging out at Anini (for great snorkeling) and Kahili (for swimming and kid-friendly surfing plus a fun rope swing at the creek). Both are no more than 8 minutes by car from the house.
The house has an easy elegance to it. It feels more like a home than a vacation rental because the owners designed a home for themselves filled with beautiful things. We appreciated all the thoughtful details too… beach towels and chairs, squirt guns for the kids, spices in the pantry, etc.
My family came up with this list of reasons why our stay was so wonderful:
- The best area/town on the island
- Crazy comfortable beds
- Plenty of geckos and chickens to chase after
- The outdoor shower and tub
- A well-stocked kitchen with conveniences like a dishwasher and garbage disposal
- The sound of rain on the vaulted ceilings of the master bedroom
- Privacy among acres of beautiful plants and fruit trees
- Great hiking, beaches, and shopping/eating nearby
- AC and fans for cooling the house
- An old piano to play
- An awesome table for family dinners and for Scrabble
The hosts were wonderful as well. Communication was easy, and they provided a helpful guide to the area.
We hope to return!