[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waialea Bay Beachfront Home with AC Sun and fun on the beach, near Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34397000/34396992/956642a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34397000/34396992/eac32b49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34397000/34396992/54e1c7e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34397000/34396992/cb56d352.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34397000/34396992/8bbcb4b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location This Hicks Home is nestled among mature plantings and features clear-fir walls, oak flooring, and redwood bathroom walls. Unwind in the main living area with high beam ceilings or relax on the large covered lanai with ocean views. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Waialea Bay Beachfront Home with AC Nestled along the shoreline of Waialea Bay, Hawai‘i, Kolea is a beautifully renovated two-story beach house offering a tranquil, private escape with beach access at your fingertips. Built with clear‑fir walls, oak flooring, and custom koa cabinetry, the home’s design evokes warmth and elegance, while mature landscaping ensures both serenity and seclusion—yet it's merely steps from the ocean. Upstairs, the light-filled living area and kitchen under a high-beamed ceiling open onto a spacious covered lanai ideal for dining or unwinding with ocean views. Downstairs, the lush grassy yard invites barefoot play, with an outdoor hot-and-cold water shower providing a refreshing rinse after sandy beach adventures. Air conditioning is available in all bedrooms for added comfort, but many guests prefer the open breeze and ceiling fans for that genuine tropical experience. Inside, the home sleeps seven across three King beds and one Twin, with two full bathrooms offering convenience and space. The layout strikes a balanced blend of style and casual comfort through thoughtful amenities—including a TV in the downstairs bedroom, well-equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, Wi-Fi, a grill, beach chairs, towels, and a lawn perfect for kids to play. Guest reviews highlight Kolea’s rare combination of peaceful privacy and beachfront access. One raving guest described walking “out the front gate and directly onto the beach” as “an amazing feeling,” while noting that “the upstairs lanai overlooks the ocean but still feels private from the beach because of the vegetation surrounding the property”. The house is complete with AC for those warm summer months. Hawaii GE & TA tax number 003-998-7200-01 Registration number STVR-19-350605 NUC-19-521 ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: no smoking in the house ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35210000/35200700/35200632/767c9565.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waialea Bay Beachfront Home with AC Kamuela - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 63 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=35200632&PinnedHotelID=35200632&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33931300/33931273/b9e9ad59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous Oceanfront Estate, Steps From Beach w/AC & Puako Bay Views: 10D Kamuela - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 47 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=33931273&PinnedHotelID=33931273&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66610000/66601700/66601609/8be4f353.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hui Pu: Beachfront Home at Waialea Bay w/ AC & Ocean View Kamuela - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=66601609&PinnedHotelID=66601609&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24890000/24887500/24887449/dd2a547b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private beach front property, the perfect getaway! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number GE-003-998-7200-01, 660020210000, TA-003-998-7200-01 ### Property is also known as 2676-186370 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C19.97915%2C-155.82887&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3QFE3SCYJn8C4FSP7ID0cjftusY=) Kamuela, HI #### What's nearby - Waialea Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Puako Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 10 min drive - 1.2 km - Mauna Kea Beach - 11 min drive - 7.6 km - Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 15 min drive - 11.0 km #### Getting around - Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hawaii’s Ultimate Donut - Hot Malasadas - ‬18 min walk - ‪Tommy Bahama Tropical Café - ‬12 min drive - ‪Mauna Lani Coffee Company - ‬12 min drive - ‪CanoeHouse - ‬14 min drive - ‪Hālani - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waialea Bay Beachfront Home with AC pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Waialea Bay Beachfront Home with AC? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Waialea Bay Beachfront Home with AC? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Waialea Bay Beachfront Home with AC located? > Nestled on the beach, this Kamuela vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Waialea Beach, Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, and Mauna Kea Beach. Puako Beach and Puako Bay are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waialea Bay Beachfront Home with AC Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 47 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arturo G. May 3, 2025 #### Amazing place! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: For people who wants a vacation away from crowded places this is a great spot! ##### Arturo G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha L. May 8, 2023 #### April stay at Kolea Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect weather, perfect house and wonderful birds ##### Samantha L. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### marlene o. May 13, 2025 #### PEACEFUL PLACE Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A wonderful vacation of peace and renewal. We will always remember our time spent in this heavenly place. ##### marlene o. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### A guest from Tiburon, CA Feb 14, 2023 #### Kolea Vacation Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic vacation: the house, Kolea, was wonderful, the location is fantastic, and 2 Papayas did everything to make it a superb stay ##### A guest from Tiburon, CA This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna D. Jan 19, 2023 #### Perfect family retreat Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Kolea is the perfect place for family to connect, catch-up and laugh out loud together. A joyful spot, a perfectly comfortable home base. ##### Anna D. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristopher B. Apr 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing! This home was absolutely perfect for our family and made our stay even better than we imagined. The view from the back porch and easy access to the beautiful beach were a favorite! The house had all the comforts of home…well stocked for cooking, easy to use amenities such as TV, washer/dryer, plenty of linens and comfy beds. Mary was extremely attentive and made sure our stay was perfect. We happily recommend this wonderful home! ##### Kristopher B. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas H. Jun 5, 2025 #### Amazing Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Most incredible place on the entire island. While there might be more swank places stay, I'm not sure any has this kind of backyard access to gorgeous bay. House was well equipped and taken care of. Our family had a wonderful time. 2 papayas was super as well. ##### Thomas H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### David F. Jun 22, 2024 #### Amazing property Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful location with great amenities. Like having your own private beach resort. Would love to stay here again. ##### David F. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Marie or Brian C. May 21, 2024 #### Collins-Kolea Cottage 5/24 Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Kolea and its setting right on the beach was outstanding, as usual. Unfortunately the mega-storm contaminated the cove for the entire stay and we were unable to swim or snorkel. And it took the allure of the beach itself.Brian Collins ##### Marie or Brian C. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### A guest from Tiburon, CA Feb 25, 2024 #### Kolea is exceptional Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Exceptional house, location, and environment. We will return! 2 Papayas is the best ##### A guest from Tiburon, CA This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert F. Jan 19, 2024 #### Airy Hideaway Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Kolea provided a wonderful quiet (well with bird song and the rhythmic waves) retreat from the world. The second floor perch with a direct view of the ocean imparted calm and peace amidst beauty and comfort. The space was welcoming and obviously well taken care of. Mary and team provided generous island welcome ##### Robert F. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### JESSE L. Jan 9, 2024 #### Perfect 2nd Stay - Longtime Repeat Clients Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We first stayed with 2Papaya in 2016 & this is our 2nd stay at Kolea House. We have also stayed at least three times at the Ehu Kai house, four times at the Honu house, and once at the Blue Makai house. As always, the house was perfect and the 2Papayas crew was friendly & helpful. Staying at Beach 69 with 2Papayas is our go-to relaxing vacation. The beach is stunning, with mild to no surf, snorkeling, and plenty of shade. Walking out the front gate and directly onto the beach is an amazing feeling every time you do it. The upstairs lanai overlooks the ocean, but still feels private from the beach because of the vegetation surrounding the property. Kolea House is perfectly set up for families or groups traveling together. The kitchen is well-equipped, the beds are very comfortable, and everything is spotless. My favorite feature of staying with 2Papayas is their dedication to using unscented cleaning and laundry products. Vacation rentals often reek of highly scented cleaning products, air fresheners, scented trash bags, dryer sheets, etc. At Kolea House, and at the other 2Papayas properties we've stayed at, all you smell is the scent of the plumeria and gardenia being carried on the ocean breeze. We are booked to come back to 2Papayas paradise in six months. ##### JESSE L. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis W., Solana Beach, California Oct 12, 2022 #### Great house for a getaway Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: If you want to get away from the crowds this is a great house. Far enough away from the large tourist areas but close enough if you need to run to the store. As always, 2Papayas make you feel welcome and check in to see if you need anything, ##### Dennis W. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Troy K. Oct 12, 2022 #### Property fabulous Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Kolea was sweet, quiet, with great access to a very uncrowded beach. ##### Troy K. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### jennifer w. Oct 3, 2022 #### Perfect Family Reunion Accommodations Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Kolea is in a beautiful location steps away from Waialea Beach. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking, beds are comfortable. It’s peaceful- a great place to hang out. The only thing that I would change is the chained, barking dog next door. ##### jennifer w. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### A guest from Falmouth, ME Jun 28, 2022 #### wonderful family retreat Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful experience from beginning to end. The house is very well designed and equipped. Having A/C as an option in all bedrooms and LR was great but we mostly opened the windows and used the plentiful ceiling fans to enjoy the warm air. The location is prime and the view the best on the beach. We love the beach but also enjoyed being just minutes from both the Mauna Kea and Mauna Lani resorts and the beaches & amenities offered there. We look forward to returning to Kolea. ##### A guest from Falmouth, ME This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel G. Mar 24, 2022 #### Perfect beach house! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great stay at this house. Right on the beach. Huge lawn for the kids to play in. The house is great. Great experience with 2papayas. Highly recommend! ##### Rachel G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### A guest from Tiburon, CA Feb 15, 2022 #### Kolea - a gem Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: superb ##### A guest from Tiburon, CA This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanne G. Feb 3, 2022 #### Beautiful Waialea Stay Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We found Kolea in perfect shape when we checked in (a couple of hours early, which we appreciated). It's a lovely house in a great location, very close to the south part of the beach. The large lanai was great, with beautiful views, and we ate all our meals out there. The house is very well maintained, the kitchen has great appliances and everything you could need (one exception: no champagne glasses!), beds are comfy, linens of excellent quality. Plenty of fans & screens meant we never needed the A/C, though I'm sure it's nice to have in the summer. We really appreciated the large yard with loungers, and the fence and gate to the beach being "hidden in plain sight" so we had no concerns about beach goers accidentally wandering in. A few of our favorite things: Kauai shrimp from Da Fish House, chicken pies & mac nut tarts from the Hawaii Tart Company (at Waimea Farmers Market), steak from the Waimea Butcher, local butter from Kohala Grown Market in Hawi, lunch at Bamboo in Hawi, dinner at Napua at sunset, the Arts Co-op in Kapa'au, Nalu Builds in Hilo and, most of all, 2 Papayas' great service. We've booked with them for over a decade and have never been disappointed. Thanks to all of you for another great stay! ##### Jeanne G. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy B. Dec 2, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful We had a great trip. Everything was wonderful. The view to the water was my favorite. I loved having the windows opened and hearing the ocean. We rented a kayak for the week. We rented bikes for the week. We used the kitchen for almost all our meals. The snorkeling from the beach in front was great we saw lots of fish, an octopus and turtles. At night we went out to the rock pools and could see brittle stars and all kinds of stuff. Lots of different kinds of birds. Mary from 2 papayas is great. We didn’t have any issues but she was available if we did. We had a question during our stay and she responded very quickly. I would love to stay again. ##### Amy B. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele M. Oct 23, 2021 #### Awesome! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was perfect. The little amenities left for us was so thoughtful. We enjoyed it 110% and look forward to staying again! ##### Michele M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alicia P. Sep 28, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Really wonderful! The property is very nice and the listing is accurate. The house was incredibly clean and it was a huge benefit to have a fully stocked kitchen. Definitely recommend. ##### Alicia P. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jul 2, 2021 #### Kolea JUne 2021 Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Kolea is a beautiful house on a beautiful bay and beach on the big island. It doesn’t get any better than this which is why we keep returning again and again. House is well placed, well stocked and 2Papayas provides excellent customer service. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie or Brian C. May 29, 2021 #### Kolea, Puako Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent. We will return! ##### Marie or Brian C. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurence or Samatha L. May 19, 2021 #### Paradise Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Best time ever. 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