Kolea

A Hicks Home constructed with clear-fir walls, oak flooring, redwood bathroom walls, this home was recently renovated for comfort and convenience. Mature plantings, carefully situated, plus two-level design create a haven of comfort for enjoying beach living while capturing the best of the coastal breezes. Upstairs, the main living/kitchen area offers high beam ceiling and comfortable seating for reading or watching television. The large covered lanai extends the living area for outdoor dining and relaxing with ocean views and watching children play in the grassy yard. An outdoor shower cleans everyone off after a day at the beach or in the yard. 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

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Amazing property

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2024

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  David F recommends this vacation rental

  Beautiful location with great amenities. Like having your own private beach resort. Would love to stay here again.

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• Kolea is exceptional

  Stayed 10 days ending in February, 2024

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  a guest from Tiburon, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Exceptional house, location, and environment. We will return! 2 Papayas is the best

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• Airy Hideaway

  Stayed 2 days ending in January, 2024

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  Robert F from San Mateo, California recommends this vacation rental

  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

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• Perfect 2nd Stay - Longtime Repeat Clients

  Stayed 11 days ending in January, 2024

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  a guest from Telluride, CO recommends this vacation rental

  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.

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• April stay at Kolea

  Stayed 21 days ending in May, 2023

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  Samantha L from San Rafael, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Perfect weather, perfect house and wonderful birds

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• Kolea Vacation

  Stayed 11 days ending in February, 2023

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  a guest from Tiburon, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Fantastic vacation: the house, Kolea, was wonderful, the location is fantastic, and 2 Papayas did everything to make it a superb stay

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• Perfect family retreat

  Stayed 15 days ending in January, 2023

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  Anna D from Boston, MA recommends this vacation rental

  Kolea is the perfect place for family to connect, catch-up and laugh out loud together. A joyful spot, a perfectly comfortable home base.

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• Property fabulous

  Stayed 8 days ending in October, 2022

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  Troy K from Hilo, Hawaii recommends this vacation rental

  Kolea was sweet, quiet, with great access to a very uncrowded beach.

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• Perfect Family Reunion Accommodations

  Stayed 5 days ending in September, 2022

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  a guest from Papaikou, HI recommends this vacation rental

  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.

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• Great house for a getaway

  Stayed 7 days ending in September, 2022

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  Dennis W from Solana Beach, CA recommends this vacation rental

  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,

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• wonderful family retreat

  Stayed 10 days ending in June, 2022

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  a guest from Falmouth, ME recommends this vacation rental

  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.

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• Perfect beach house!

  Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2022

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  Rachel G from Santa Fe, NM recommends this vacation rental

  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!

  • Manager Responded on 3/31/2022

    Thank you so much! We are so glad you enjoyed yourselves. We are looking forward to having you back.

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• Kolea - a gem

  Stayed 10 days ending in February, 2022

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  a guest from Tiburon, CA recommends this vacation rental

  superb

  • Manager Responded on 3/31/2022

    Mahalo!

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• Beautiful Waialea Stay

  Stayed 11 days ending in February, 2022

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  Jeanne and Paul G from Monterey, CA recommends this vacation rental

  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!

  • Manager Responded on 3/31/2022

    Wow, thank you for your raving review. I got hungry reading about all your local favorites. I am always amazed how private the property feels, yet is steps from the popular beach. We enjoy having you year after year.

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• Awesome!

  Stayed 5 days ending in October, 2021

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  Michele M from Hilo, HI recommends this vacation rental

  Everything was perfect. The little amenities left for us was so thoughtful. We enjoyed it 110% and look forward to staying again!

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• Kolea JUne 2021

  Stayed 11 days ending in June, 2021

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  a guest from Wainui, Gisborne, .New Zealand recommends this vacation rental

  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.

  • Manager Responded on 8/3/2021

    Mahalo! I am glad you have found the beach house to return to year after year. We look forward to your return.

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• Kolea, Puako

  Stayed 8 days ending in May, 2021

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  Marie and Brian C from Ross, CA does not recommend this vacation rental.

  Excellent. We will return!
  

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• A slice of paradise!

  Stayed 7 days ending in May, 2021

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  Cheri P from Berkeley, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Kolea is an amazing spot close to Puako and right on Beach 69. Wonderful house, terrific location, couldn't ask for more. Lanai is a special spot for hanging out and enjoying the views of the water and sunset.

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• Paradise

  Stayed 22 days ending in May, 2021

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  Laurence and Samatha L from San Rafael, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Best time ever. Best place ever.

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• Best Thanksgiving Ever!

  Stayed 7 days ending in November, 2020

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  Laurence and Samatha L from San Rafael, CA recommends this vacation rental

  It was our 33rd year renting these houses and consider them to be our second homes. Wouldn't think of going anywhere else.

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• LIVING THE DREAM thanks to 2 Papayas!

  Stayed 27 days ending in October, 2020

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  Annie K recommends this vacation rental

  Our 2Papayas experience was amazing in every way! The team is comprised of professionals who know the area and are experts in the business... and that makes the guest experience better than you could ever imagine. The properties and locations that 2 Papayas can offer their guests are second to none, and no detail is overlooked. We were truly LIVING THE DREAM with our own private beach house on one of Hawaii Island's most beautiful beaches. Mahalo for providing our greatest family vacation yet!

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