Hula Hula Ranch was a great place for our family reunion trip to celebrate my mom's 85th birthday.
The location, on the hill overlooking the ocean, was great, felt very private, and was quiet. It's about a 15 minute drive to Mauna Kea beach (one of the best beaches on the island), about 25 minutes to Waikoloa Village (lots of shopping and dining), and about 25 minutes up the hill to Waimea town (grocery shopping and dining).
We really loved the indoor/outdoor spaces, and the outdoor BBQ area was amazing (if you like barbecuing you'll love that feature). The pool and jacuzzi are perfect!
The house itself is ultra-roomy. We never felt crowded (with 11 people staying there), there was enough space for togetherness, yet the bedrooms felt totally private. There is plenty of space to park (we had three cars), the kitchen has everything you need to cook and eat at the house, and the pantry is stocked with all kinds of items that previous renters left behind (I hope someone enjoys the bourbon and gin we left there!).
If you have a large group and you want a big house to enjoy the big island, this is your place!