This rental is the perfect base from which to explore the beaches of the northwestern coast of the Big Island. Spencer Beach Park, Mau’umae Beach, Kauna’oa Beach (aka Mauna Kea Beach), Hapuna Beach Park, and Waialea Beach (aka Beach 69) are all a short 15-20 minute ride from this rental. We were able to get a coveted public beach parking spot at Mauna Kea Beach each day we went, because getting there at 8am was a breeze. If you come any later, you will be out of luck.
This rental is also ideal for checking out the scenic lookouts of the northern peninsula (Pololu Valley Lookout/Hawi and Waipio Valley Lookout) are an easy drive from here as well. Waimea and Mauna Lani are 30 and 20 minute drives, respectively, where you have restaurants and shopping. This place is also great for the drive to Hilo along the north coast.
If your goal is to explore and enjoy the north of the Big Island, then don’t hesitate staying here.
The rental is easy to find with GPS and the host is responsive and accommodating. The space is attached to the side of the main house. The unit is spacious and the king size bed is comfortable. The water pressure in the shower is excellent and the breeze at night is perfect. The wall of windows opposite the bed provides a stunning ocean view as you awake.
The only caveat to staying here is that you will see and hear the children who live in the main house, so if total privacy and total quiet is your goal, you won’t find it at this rental. For us this wasn’t an issue.
I will happily stay here again when returning to the Big Island as the proximity to the best swimming beaches on the island can’t be beat.