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Spectacular Ocean Views, Luxury Resort-style Home, Waterfront Privacy

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An infinity pool, a heated pool
An infinity pool, a heated pool
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10402 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Kamuela, HI
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Mauna Kea Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Mauna Kea Resort Golf Course
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the area

Kamuela

With a stay at this vacation home in Kamuela, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Mauna Kea Beach and Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company Visitor's Center. .This family-friendly vacation home is 6.8 mi (11 km) from Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 15 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 15 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Mauna Kea Resort Golf Course - 16 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Waialea Beach - 19 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 26 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ikena Landing - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Naupaka Beach Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Manta & Pavilion Wine Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Kohala Burger & Taco - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mauna Kea Cafe & Market - ‬17 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.

Spectacular Ocean Views, Luxury Resort-style Home, Waterfront Privacy

NOTE: NO BACK-TO-BACK BOOKING! There needs to be 24 hours between bookings to ensure proper cleaning. Please make sure your check-in or check-out date does not coincide with an existing check-out or check-in date from another booking.

When you walk through the front door, the Ocean view is breathtaking! Unobstructed ocean views from every room in the house! Our expansive resort style home is only 500 feet from the ocean, on a gentle slope, with 180 degree ocean views, and sunset views every day of the year! Five specious bedrooms all have balconies with an ocean view, and each room can be entered privately. The large, covered lanai provides a stunning open view from the house facing the ocean, with mahogany floors flowing from inside to outside seamlessly through 38 ft pocket sliders.

The house is a gem with its huge size, great location and top amenities. It is superbly spacious, with 4331 sq.ft plus 2000 sq. ft. of covered lanais. It is equipped with everything you can think of for a luxury vacation home, including a gourmet kitchen with professional Viking appliances and kitchen supplies, huge family room and recreation room equipped with ping-pong, pool table, foosball…, and wi-fi everywhere in the house!

Another not-to-miss feature: we have a most beautiful Koa king bed in the master suite, handcrafted by Hawaii local craftsmen. It is a work of art, and so solidly built to provide comfort and soulful companionship to our guests.

The main floor has three bedrooms, along with the great room and kitchen. The ground floor has two more bedrooms, along with the recreation room. There are two full baths and a half bath on the main, and two full baths and a half bath on the ground level. The main floor goes out to the covered lanai with outdoor grill and dining, sitting area, which further goes out to the infinity pool and spa area. The ground floor opens to a lower lanai and a large lawn, also facing the ocean, with another outdoor sitting area. The large lawn is great for light sports, and playtime with the kids.

The house is located in a private gated development. It is so serene that all you hear are the ocean waves and birds singing. It is only 4 miles from Spencer Beach, and just 10 minutes drive to Hapuna Beach State Park, one of the top white sand beaches in the world! Three minutes south of the house is the quaint, historic town of Kawaihae. There you will find restaurants, a fresh fish market, fruit, vegetable and flower market, a dive shop and catamaran cruises. It's a 20 minute drive up to the beautiful ranch town of Waimea, and 40 minutes to the airport and Kona. With only 10 minutes to Mauna Kea and Hapuna Prince Resorts, you can easily access the many resort shopping, restaurants, golf and tennis facilities.

With its deep ocean pockets, right in front of out house is about the best place on the island for whale watching. Dive boats anchor in front of the house, which is one of the favorite dive spots on the Kohala Coast. Many of our guests say it is the best snorkeling they have ever had. On the 4th of July and New Years Eve you can watch the fireworks on our lanai. And with the special location of the house, we have gorgeous and unique sunsets each night, 365 days a year.

There are many activities nearby including golf, tennis, diving, sailing, fishing, zip-lining, hiking, surfing and more. But, you may want to relax at the house and sip mai tais by the pool, play bocce ball on the lawn, have a sunset drink on the large lanai overlooking the ocean and have a BBQ on the biggest built-in viking grill you have ever seen.

The house is perfect for special celebrations, family reunions, and a couple’s retreat. It is also a great training spot for the Ironman triathalon in October. There are two beautiful outdoor showers which are convenient for rinsing off sand and dirt after a day's beach outing or biking/boating. The whole house is decorated in a Hawaiian/Indonesian resort style. Many rich hardwoods and natural materials have been used. The infinity edge pool looks like it flows into the ocean, there are lounge chairs on quartzite stone pool deck and on the lower lanai beside the lawn. The whole feel of the house is serene, open and expansive.

So if you are looking for a dream vacation home for a special celebration, vacation or reunion, this one is a gem that is hard to come by. Superb location at the gated Kohala Waterfront, on one acre of private, landscaped gardens 500 feet from the Ocean. Spectacular ocean views, beautiful house, top amenities, privacy and serenity, easy access to tourist activities without the hassle and bustle of the tourist crowds at a resort. What’s more, the whales come in so close they sound like they're playing in the swimming pool during whale season, and you see sunsets all year round. Minutes drive to the best beaches (Mauna Kea and Hapuna) on the whole island. Resort amenities, restaurants, diving, snorkeling, tennis, golf and much more.

Hawaii Short Term Rental Registration Number: STVR-19-364287
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a hot tub and a fitness center. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Julie

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Infinity pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling 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: 4,331 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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-138-571-7760-01, TA-138-571-7760-01

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Spectacular Ocean Views, Luxury Resort-style Home, Waterfront Privacy Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 148 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay!

My family and I booked this beautiful home to celebrate our daughter’s high school graduation. The home is exceptional. The views, deck, pool and outdoor kitchen were awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning Views!

Beautiful house and view. We had a group of 8 and all were comfortable and had plenty of room. Highly recommend for a group getaway. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Peaceful Beautiful

Beautiful property, quiet gated neighborhood, amazing pool and views. Lots of room for a large group - however we only had 6, everyone had their own space which was great. You had choices on indoor or outdoor eating, sitting, and cooking!We were able to whale watch from the lanai every day (Feb stay) we also saw some dolphins! And the sunsets were unbelievable!It's a quick 15 minutes to a grocery store, beaches, and a few restaurants. The owners left a great list of things to see and do on the island which was helpful. Kitchen is fully equipped, stove has an amazing warming shelf which came in so handy! There are TVs in the family room and living room - however we did not turn them on - with the view and pool no need. There were beach chairs, umbrella, and cooler to use, along with pool/beach towels. Large washer/dryer to keep everything clean and tidy during the stay. Grounds were amazing - thanks B for keeping everything beautiful.Would stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine M., Phoenix, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible house!

I completely agree with one of the other reviewers....selfishly don't want others to know what a great VRBO option this is so we can have it for ourselves. The views were spectacular, with whales and dolphins and sunsets. Beautiful furnishings, spacious rooms, well-appointed kitchen. Thank you for a wonderful week! We will be back for sure.....
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACQUELYN B., St. Paul, IN

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Vacation

The house is located in a gated community, very quiet and safe. This house is beautiful, just as pictured. It is well laid out and decorated with lots of Hawaiian art. We stayed for 10 days with our grown children and their spouses, a total of 9 of us. We cooked most of our own meals in the very large kitchen, stocked with everything you would need. The lanai was our favorite spot in the house, lots of room for everyone to sit and watch the whales. And we saw lots of whales during our stay, some came pretty close to the coast. The weather was great, a little warm, but we came from Indiana where it had been pretty cold for quite a while so we all appreciated the heat. The only complaint, not really a complaint, was the grill - most of the smoke from the grill came onto the lanai, so we understood why you had to close the lanai doors or the smoke alarm would have gone off. Only the bedrooms have air, but with going in and out of the lanai it made sense not to have the air on in the main part of the house...but it would have been nice in the game room. We loved this place and did not want to leave, we actually tried to stay another couple of days but we couldn't get our flights changed. While here we took a tour of the Volcano National Park, Hawaiin Vanilla Company and the Macadamia Nut company down the road. We would definitely stay here again, may next year. Owner and manager were very nice and promptly answered any questions we had. We highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

This was a great property that comfortably fit our group of 8. The property was beautiful and we were able to watch whales jumping and splashing from the pool. Loved the week we were there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryan w., Chicago, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous stay

we have stayed in many places on the big island, and everyone of our party of seven agreed that this was the best place we stayed. Location, although a bit far from grocery stores and restaurants, is fantastic. Beautiful view of the ocean all day. Watched for whales and dolphins and were rewarded with multiple sightings. House was plenty big for all of us and was very well equipped, particularly the kitchen which we enjoyed tremendously. The basement game room was fantastic, with the pool, ping-pong, and foosball. The only thing that was a little unusual with the layout of the house, as some of the rooms have best access from outside. This could be an issue if you had little kids. For us, however, it did afford nice privacy to everybody. We enjoyed our stay very much and would certainly come back.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H., Middleton, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location. Awesome house

This is a beautiful property. We love the neighborhood. The house is perfect. It's our 2nd time staying here and we'd definitely come back again. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise in paradise

Aside from the fact that the house looks amazing in the listing, one of the main reasons I booked this home was the sheer amount of glowing reviews it has received, and the property lives up to every one of them. The neighborhood is well manicured, quiet, and the home itself is situated in such a way that makes it almost feel completely secluded. The main lanai and the pool area absolutely live up to the photos. Although we were often out of the house during the day, I could have spent the entire vacation just taking in the views and swimming in the warm water of the pool. Speaking of views, whale and dolphin sightings were frequent, with dolphins making their way into the cove as you look south/southwest from the house. Tip: I recommend bringing binoculars but there is a set in the house if needed. The rest of the house is just as amazing, clean, and well-equipped. On a related note, I recommend reading the physical house guide as it has a lot of helpful info about the house as well as suggestions for activities, restaurants, and sites of interest. Danielle, the property manager, was friendly, excellent to work with and very responsive throughout. Most importantly, I fully intend to book this home the next time I travel with a group - I won't even waste my time browsing other properties, that's how perfect this house is. And last but not least, thanks to Julie and Time for sharing their wonderful home!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous place for family reunion

This property was truly an amazing place to stay to celebrate my late father with a family reunion. The house is beautiful and the views of the ocean are stunning. We saw whales and dolphins swimming just offshore. The property manager was very great to work with and very responsive when we had two minor issues, including one on Thanksgiving Day. I would highly recommend this property. It is truly like staying at your own private resort. We had nine people and there was space for everyone. The rooms were clean and well-appointed, the kitchen was expansive and awesome, the game room was a lot of fun, and the pool and spa were the best! Would love to stay here again! this property. It is truly propertwas very
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jill@winstonhome.com w.

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful house, great location

The house is perfect for a family. Each person had their own room with a lanai and most had their own bathroom. The infinity pool is awesome with an incredible view. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking on the Viking stove or the Viking barbecue. A lot of details are well thought out so it is comfortable and has everything you could want for a memorable vacation. The gated neighborhood is top drawer and private. It's close to the best fish market on the whole island, many nice beaches and a couple super fun restaurants that mostly locals go to. Loved it!!
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia D., Queen Creek, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible Views But Limited AC

The view is the best part about this home - everywhere you look from the back patio is beautiful. We even saw some dolphins one morning! However, the lack of air conditioning in the main areas would prevent us from booking this home again. While this was mentioned in the property details, we wrongly assumed the ocean breeze would cool these spaces. Even with all available fans on high, it felt unbearably hot, especially in the afternoons and while cooking. For reference, we stayed in Sept/Oct, with high temps between 70-75 F and 75-100% humidity. Unfortunately, the heat was often so stifling, the group would retreat to their individual bedrooms with AC instead of spending time together in the common areas. One other item to note: there is no bathtub in the entire home. I believe it has six bathrooms but not one has a tub. This was challenging with two babies. With all that said, again, the views are incredible. The neighborhood was quiet and felt very safe. We very much appreciated the bowl of tropical fruits upon arrival. We had a couple small issues with the refrigerator and a bedroom's AC and the owners/property manager were kind and responded promptly. The pool was large, clean and refreshing. If you don’t mind the lack of air conditioning, or if you visit during a cooler part of the year, I’m sure this property would be perfect for you!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S., Hanford, California

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise Plus

The pictures don’t do this place justice. The home and property are perfect. We couldn’t have picked a better property. Owners (Julie and Tim) were great to work with and so was the property manager, Dani. If you are looking for paradise, look no further!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

50th Wedding Anniversary celebration in Paradise

I am alway a bit nervous when I rent a property sight unseen. Rarely do pictures portray accurately. My entire family was pleasantly surprised, from the initial peek from the road, to the stunning environment inside this home. Decor was very classic with appreciation of art displayed all around. This home was perfect for our very special celebration. We hired a recommended personal chef to shop before we arrived. Not having to stress over the time it takes to get here or there finding groceries was a vacation life saver!! The food she cooked for our big dinner was beautifully prepared and presented with delicious Hawaiin overtones. I highly recommend this splurge for something as epic as a 50th! The kids especially loved the infinity pool and most house -provided snorkels worked great for our needs. Lots of private spaces available to chill plus an amazing game room for kids and adults. Thank you to our wonderful hosts for sharing this gem with us. Truly exceptional!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

The property was beautiful. There was enough room for all 10 of us to have our own space. The view from the deck was beautiful. We could see dolphins jumping in the ocean. None of us wanted to leave at the end of our stay. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave F., Duluth, Mn

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Home

A beautiful, comfortable and spacious home with a fabulous ocean view. This home was furnished nicely and the kitchen has everything you will ever need. Plenty of room for the eight of us. Enjoyed the pool and hot tub and the game room was a hit with the younger adults. While the home is about 45 minutes from the Kona airport, it was a perfect central location for all our activities. Will come again.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Gathering

The house and its interior are very accurately pictured on the VRBO site. The decor and accommodations were exceptional. Each room's appointments were reflective of the island and Hawaiian culture. We spent each morning and evening on the veranda enjoying the view out over the water. The house created a very positive memory for each of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Dream Property

Beautiful property - you don’t even have to leave to do anything else and you feel like you’ve been on vacation! It’s relaxing and dreamy with a gourmet kitchen, beautiful patio, and amazing sunset views.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly/Bob A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Whales 🐋 👍

Had a wonderful family getaway! House 👍❤️
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

Beautiful home with sweeping views of the ocean. Grateful we stayed there during peak whale watching season. The rooms are spread out, giving privacy to all the guests. The host was very friendly and responsive. I definitely recommend staying there if you have the opportunity!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Big Island January

We loved the location of this property, the views and amenities were wonderful. The layout of the house and bedrooms fit us perfectly, it was a relaxing recharge for the whole family.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim H., Mill Valley, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Panoramic Big Island Experience

My group had the best visit to this amazing home on the Big Island. The property was everything we expected and more. The views from this house are absolutely breathtaking and the neighborhood it's in is very quiet -- barely any cars were seen driving the entire time we were there. The rooms are great and allowed privacy for each guest. The house was very clean and had everything you would need. We had a direct line to a local contact should anything arise, which nothing did. It was one of the best vacations our group has ever taken together. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A spectacular spot for a multi-generational family celebration

This gorgeous home provided a perfect base for our family's exploration of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful sunsets, relaxing home

The house was perfect for my family of eight plus a baby. Plenty of room, well appointed kitchen, bathrooms for everyone, quiet and private. We enjoyed the lanai and pool every night from sunset until bed time. The rec room downstairs was fun too. Be prepared to drive at least 15 minutes for most of the restaurants, shopping etc. However, the local fish market and burger place were quite good and very close. The local host was very responsive in replacing a microwave oven that quit working. Our only bad experience was not knowing the day we arrived was the Iron Man race, The airport and all roads were a disaster. It took us over 4 hours to get to the house which was really only about 35-40 min from the airport. This was of course my error, but our dates were flexible and it would have been greatly appreciated if the host/owner had sent us a message letting us know that the roads would be closed until 6:00pm all the way up the Kohala coast. I would recommend this property, It was a lovely neighborhood and home.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Celebration

Our entire family, ages 7-75, enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home. The kids spent hours in the pool! We all enjoyed relaxing on the lanai and watching the sunsets after a day of exploring the island. Any communications or concerns were quickly addressed by the owners and property manager. We would all love to come back and stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023