Lani Akala | Mauna Kea, Big Island

Soak up the ocean, fairway and Kohala Mountain views at this Hapuna Estates villa on the 8th fairway of Hapuna Golf Course. Lani Akala has a private pool and spa, a wood vaulted great room and a covered lanai made for sunsets. It sleeps 12 across four suites, including a private ohana studio. Guests get free access to the Park at Hapuna Estates (heated lap pool, 150 ft waterslide, fitness center), plus eBikes, golf clubs, full beach gear and optional Mauna Kea Club privileges. Hāpuna and Mauna Kea beaches are minutes away.

Drive to the end of a private lane in the gated Amaui Villas and you arrive at Lani Akala, a home built in 2024 that blends Hawaiian craft with modern comfort. A warm wood vaulted ceiling rises over the great room. Pocketing glass walls slide away so the living area flows onto the covered lanai, the private pool and spa, and a wide view of ocean, fairway and mountain. The home backs onto the 8th fairway, so the view stays open and green. The best time of day is sunset, when the sun drops into the Pacific and Kohala Mountain glows pink.

The interiors tell a Hawaiian story. A hand-built outrigger canoe hangs on a deep navy wall above a woven rattan sideboard. Koa-toned ukuleles line the hallway, and bold hula art brightens the bedrooms. Linen sofas, walnut tables and woven pendants keep things relaxed, and sculptural mirrors and metallic pieces give the entry a gallery feel. The kitchen is ready for anything from poke lunches to long family dinners at the walnut table.

With four private suites, including a detached ohana studio, everyone gets real space, whether you’re traveling as a family, a group of friends or several generations. Glass railings enclose the pool for peace of mind with little ones. Mornings start with coffee on the lanai. Afternoons might mean a short ride to the Park at Hapuna Estates, an amenity center shared by only about two dozen homes, so it’s rarely busy. Evenings end around the fire pit.

Sleeps 12 | 4 Bedrooms | 4.5 Bathrooms

Sleeping Layout
Primary Suite: King bed; spa-style bath with soaking tub and indoor and outdoor showers
Suite 2: King bed; private bath with shower
Suite 3: Two Twin XL beds (or one King) plus a Double bed; private bath with shower. It works as a kids’ hangout or a third primary.
Ohana Studio Suite: King bed and kitchenette in a private retreat steps from the main house
Living Room: King sleeper sofa

Interior Highlights
- Wood vaulted ceiling with a pocketing glass wall that opens to the lanai
- Chef’s kitchen: large island with seating for four, professional-style range and hood, woven pendant lighting
- Long walnut dining table set against the outrigger canoe feature wall and woven sideboard
- Primary bath with a long floating dual vanity, backlit mirrors and quartz counters
- Sonos sound system, TVs in the bedrooms, and Bosch high-efficiency air conditioning in the main home
- Premium mattresses, linens and towels, plus spa bath products
- EV charger in the garage

Outdoor & Pool
- Private pool and spa enclosed by glass railings
- Covered lanai with dining table, lounge seating and a mounted outdoor TV
- Four poolside daybed loungers
- Built-in barbecue
- Lawn with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit for sunset watching
- Two eBikes and complimentary Callaway golf clubs (men’s and women’s right-handed sets)
- Beach gear: backpack chairs, umbrellas, adult and kids’ snorkel sets, boogie boards, wagons, coolers and sand toys
- For little ones: pack ‘n play, high chair, baby monitors, bed rails, life jackets and swim belts

Hapuna Estates Community Amenities
The Park at Hapuna Estates (complimentary, no resort fee):
- Heated ocean-view lap pool and waterslide
- In-water loungers and poolside daybeds
- Hot tub and keiki wading pool
- Two covered hales with couches, TVs and Wi-Fi
- Barbecues, plus a community orchard and vegetable garden
- Fitness center with Peloton bikes and Life Fitness equipment
Optional Mauna Kea Club: charging privileges at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and The Westin Hapuna, plus use of the hotel pools and beach chairs. The hotel sets a daily per-home fee, and you must sign up for your full stay. Our concierge team handles registration and can share current pricing.

- The entire home and ohana guest house are yours to use privately
- Self check-in with an access code sent before arrival

Hapuna Estates is part of the Mauna Kea Resort on the Kohala Coast, the sunniest stretch of Hawaiʻi Island and home to its best beaches. Days here are easy. Spend the morning on the soft white sand at Hāpuna, play a round on the Hapuna course, linger over lunch, and get back to the lanai in time for sunset.

Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area: ~5 min drive
Hapuna Golf Course: ~6 min drive
Ikena Landing, Piko Coffee + Bar and Meridia: ~7 min drive
Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site: ~7 min drive
Mauna Kea Beach (Kaunaʻoa): ~9 min drive
Hau Tree: ~9 min drive
Shops at Mauna Lani, Kings’ Shops and Queens’ MarketPlace: ~10 min drive
Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE): ~28 min drive
Kona International Airport (KOA): ~37 min drive

- A rental car is recommended; the garage includes EV charging
- Our team can help arrange rental cars and shuttles on request
- The area is safe to walk

Check-in time: 4pm / check-out time: 11am

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