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Outdoor pool
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, foosball, table tennis
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Hair dryer, towels, soap, toilet paper
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 107000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Captain Cook, HI
  • Popular LocationKona Coffee Living History Farm2 min drive
  • Popular LocationKealakekua Bay7 min drive
  • Popular LocationCaptain Cook Monument13 min drive
  • AirportKailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)34 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

As seen on Waterfront House Hunters . Maka Nui Estate

Aloha & Welcome to Maka Nui. The name means Big Veiw which you will see as soon as you enter thru the gate to our paradise. The home sits on the cliff overlooking Kealakeakua Bay which is a marine preserve with wonderful snorkeling & kayaking. Either on the large screened in lanai or pool side you will be amazed by the wonderful ocean & mountain views!

The property is 5 acres with coffee & an abundance of fruit's of which you are welcome to pick & enjoy.

The home is equipped with top of the line appliance's & furnishing's with Indo/Asian flavored. We have made every effort to make sure your stay is memorable & enjoyable. There are many spots throughout the home & land to stop and relax /read or even take a nap. From the black bamboo sleeping couch on lanai to private secluded chairs & table scattered about .

As you step out of the jetted tub or double headed shower after day of site seeing you will think that this is truly paradise!All the plants you see in photos are real ! No plastic or fake here!!!

We are a 90 minute drive to Volcano National Park. There are coffee museums, gardens/live theater/grocery stores/post office/great restaurants all close by. Driving to the top of Mauna Kea for star gazing is a must do! So we hope to see you soon.
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All guests will be met with an Aloha basket of 100% Kona coffee grown here on the property/mac-nuts/fruit /Hawaiian sweets to start your stay. We also get you started with toilet paper ( 2 per bathroom) and paper towels.. So come and experience paradise at it's best here at Maka Nui.
You can also rent the top floor only with main living area and master bedroom for those who want luxury and comfort for a romantic couple. Email for price


The property is beautiful & peaceful.
It is not ok to solicit this site

Keywords: Hawaii Vacation Home Come to your own resort!

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside Only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Foosball table on site
  • Golf on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 7,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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-088-928-8704-01, TA-088-928-8704-01

Property is also known as

Maka Nui Estate/as Seen Waterfront Hunters Captain Cook
Maka Nui Estateas Seen Waterf
Maka Nui Estate/as Seen on Waterfront Hunters
Maka Nui Estate/As seen on Waterfront Hunters Captain Cook

About the neighborhood

Captain Cook

Located in Captain Cook, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. Kona Coffee Living History Farm and H.N. Greenwell Store Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Kailua Pier and Greenwell Farms. Traveling with kids? Consider Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden and Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • Kona Coffee Living History Farm - 2 min drive
  • Kealakekua Bay - 7 min drive
  • Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park - 7 min drive
  • Captain Cook Monument - 13 min drive
  • Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • The Coffee Shack - 5 min drive
  • Kona Grill House - 4 min drive
  • Gypsea Gelato - 5 min drive
  • Sandy's Drive In - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does As seen on Waterfront House Hunters . Maka Nui Estate have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is As seen on Waterfront House Hunters . Maka Nui Estate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is As seen on Waterfront House Hunters . Maka Nui Estate located?

This family-friendly Captain Cook vacation home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Kona Coffee Living History Farm and Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden. Greenwell Farms and Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susanne P.

great family place
no soap in the showers or bathrooms but the host was very nice we didn't ask for anything some things were broken like the BBQ , pillows sheets and bedding were worn out. Once again the host couldn't be nicer and felt she did all she could.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Lanai with incredible views
Family of 8 (6 adults + children 9 & 11) enjoyed week stay at this large and inviting house with swimming pool, lots of parking and space for kids to play. Spent most of our time on the upper level with large & well equipped kitchen, large sitting room (TV worked well) and master suite. Ate family meals on the huge, wrap-around, screened lanai that also had lots of lounging areas plus bar fridge that was convenient. Overall an excellent choice for our family. Would mention, though, that lower-level bathrooms were tired (water pressure could be improved too) and in need of upgrade to match rest of house. Small disappointment was condition of pingpong paddles - only 3 were serviceable so we purchased a new one.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
10 days of paradise
4 couples in this trip. The property is perfect for this kind of group. Each of the 4 bedrooms has its own bathroom and shower. The kitchen and living area is large and open creating a great meeting area. The screened in deck makes a relaxing area with plenty of furniture on all sides making a book reading get away easy. The pool in the midst of a beautiful landscaped yard was the icing on the cake. Candi was great checking in on us and letting us know we could call if anything was needed.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F., Phoenix, AZ, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular
Unbelievable views! The house and grounds are immaculate. Candi and Jed are exceptional hosts. Manini Beach is just minutes away by car and offers good snorkeling access to Kealakekua Bay. This house has everything and is precisely as described in the listing information. Our party of 7 adults and 2 teens had a memorable vacation stay!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and home
We were thrilled with our stay. The sunsets were amazing and so was the house. There. were 10 of us and there was plenty of room. The kitchen was stocked with everything imaginable. We loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lacey J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house and trip!
The Maka Nui felt like home away from home. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back. As others have mentioned, Candi is great, very friendly and laid back. I would highly recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A piece of paradise
Wow! This house and property are beautiful!! My family and I very much enjoyed our stay!! The views are breathtaking, and I could sit on the porch all day every day taking in the ocean views!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property…Perfect
Wonderful home and owners. Candi and her family are awesome and available when needed! Great place for large groups. Nice, spacious and comfortable common areas in main house. Everything you could possibly need in kitchen is available. Bedrooms are big with comfortable beds! Our group of 9 appreciated each bedroom having a full bath…really helped getting everyone ready and out the door quickly to enjoy Hawaii! Plus there is a bathroom in the common area of home. The lanai (patio) is enclosed by screen so you can enjoy the outdoors bug free and the view wowzer…fantastic. Great pool area for those times when you just wanna relax or enjoy a swim. The grounds are gorgeous and very private. We loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding View
Great home for our family of 9. Property was perfect for us.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kursten M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to relax
We visited Hawaii with our family of 5 and a group of friends. The space was perfect for us! The rooms are huge and there's plenty of living space to hang out together, or spread out and read quietly on your own. The lanai boasts a gorgeous view - perfect for drinking coffee in the morning, catching a sunset, or practicing yoga if that’s your thing. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian M., Ottawa, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Some key points: Great communication, which to me meant timely updates to questions as well as letting us know very clearly when people may be on the property for maintenance. The property was what was described and the location, especially at sunset, was amazing. Checkin was easy and our overall experience was what we expected for any location on the Big Island including teh sounds of nature and a laid back experience. Would certainly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Paige C.

Great Family Vacation House!
We spent a week in the house with 6 adults and 3 children and it was wonderful! Tons of space for everyone and the kids loved the pool and all of the space outside to run around. We would definitely book again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Property was well maintained. The house was beautiful and the view from the house is amazing. Our group of 8 adults cooked in a few nights and we had everything we needed to prepare meals. House is about a 30-40 minute drive from airport but if you enjoy peace and quiet then this is the place for you.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
The house was beautiful. Awesome shower. Nice Pool. Nice beds. Even on warm days there was a cooling breeze. Great view and no mosquitos
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, private home with amazing views and a ton of space!
We had 8 people stay, extremely comfortably. There was a TON of space, inside and out. Very nice home, with a nice breeze all day and night. So comfortable. We will stay here next time we come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Laurel T.

Kona Vacation
My family and I stayed here for 11 days in January 2023 (10 of us, total). Overall it was a positive experience and we would recommend it. Pros: 1. The view is incredible! 2. Every bedroom has its own bathroom, essential when traveling in large groups. 3. The pool was fantastic! 4. Candi, the host, was great. Cons: 1. There were a million tiny ants in the kitchen and bathrooms. We had to throw away food left on the counter that became infested (cereal, chips, crackers). We learned our lesson and stored everything either in the fridge, in ziplocks, or in bowls/containers with lids. 2. We understand it's a big property, but it really wasn't very clean. Things to Know: 1. There's no A/C. This wasn't ever a problem for us, but it didn't get very hot during our stay. There were plenty of fans to keep the air moving. 2. It's a 25 minute drive to Kona for shopping/dining.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time
The pictures do not do the property justice; the reality is much better than the pictures. My overall opinion is "great value" (I'd give it 9 out of 10; however, if it was a 10 it would be $400/night more). Many amenities were there; but, not listed - a good surprise (6 sets of snorkel gear). The kitchen is incredibly well-stocked with more than we needed, there's even an ice cream maker. Everyone in our group wanted to stay longer and/or return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We had a great stay at this property. Candi (the local property manager) lives on the property and was a friendly, wonderful and responsive host. The property is a long way from downtown nightlife and beaches, so is not for everyone, but we really enjoyed it. There are some great food options close by, including groceries but it is more pricey than in K-K. We did have two toddlers and there are hazards yuo should be aware of (pool, stairs and potential falls from a high wall near the pool) so we had to watch them every moment, but it was manageable. The property is not for anyone with a Gecko phobia! Fortunately, we love them. There are some biting insects, including mosquitos, at dawn and dusk, but the main deck is screened. For anyone really sensitive to bug bites, take along repellant and antihistamines and you will be fine. But this was only a minor issue at dusk or when walking in the long grass etc. I was thrilled to see Hawaiian hawks daily, a very rare species. All in all a great stay. Thanks so much to Candi and the owners for providing us the opportunity for our family get together.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great stay at an amazing house
We so enjoyed our time at the Maka Nui estate. Beautiful views from nice big house with lots of space for the family to really spread out. The screened-in deck on the top floor allowed us to enjoy the outdoors bug-free. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Island Perfection!
Such a wonderful meeting place for 4 couples from around the world. Privacy but close to everything you need. Amazing views and snorkeling. Candi even stopped in to introduce herself while we were cooking dinner.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kasey D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place!
We loved this rental! It was very clean, uniquely decorated, and large enough for everyone to have their own space. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place!
We had an amazing time and the house was perfect for our group of 10. The views are unbelievable and the screened in lanai made it even better. Already looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

rochell linch l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a large amount of people
Great house for a large amount of people House was great lanai was huge With a variety of seating areas to enjoy pool was a great addition was close to famous snorkeling area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lila C., Box Elder, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Candi was spectacular helping us decorate prior to our arrival to celebrate daughter’s 40th birthday. She hung banners and placed signs in yard that I had mailed her and even purchased champagne with money I sent her. Home was lovely, well appointed and in great location. Our stay was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house
It was fabulous for our big group. Pool was a huge hit with all of us. Candi was extremely responsive. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022