Hale Mele | Luxury Big Island Vacation Rental on the Kohala Coast

A Premier Hawaiian Retreat at Mauna Lani

Welcome to Hale Mele, a luxury Big Island vacation rental located in the exclusive, gated Champion Ridge community at Mauna Lani on Hawaiʻi’s coveted South Kohala Coast. Recognized by Condé Nast Traveler as one of 2024’s Top 27 Family-Friendly Airbnbs, Hale Mele is a refined, single-level Polynesian-style estate offering privacy, comfort, and effortless island living.

Spanning nearly 4,000 square feet, this private residence blends elegant design with resort-style amenities — ideal for families, couples, and multigenerational groups seeking a high-end Hawaii vacation rental near the beach.

Property Overview

Designed for relaxation and privacy, Hale Mele features four ground-level bedrooms, five full bathrooms, two half baths, and two private outdoor showers.

Sleeping arrangements include:

Two primary suites with king beds
- One suite includes an additional daybed for a child
- Both feature private outdoor showers
Third bedroom with a king bed
Fourth bedroom with two full-size beds
Bonus/game room with a queen sleeper sofa (memory foam mattress)

Family-friendly amenities include a Pack ’n Play, booster seat, and infant tableware.

The home’s unique dual bedroom pod layout, connected by a pass-through door, offers the perfect balance of shared living spaces and private retreats — ideal for extended families or groups of friends.

Indoor–Outdoor Island Living

At the heart of Hale Mele is a spacious open-concept great room that flows seamlessly to a private outdoor oasis.

Step outside to enjoy:

Heated 84°F saltwater pool
Hot tub with cascading water features
Lush tropical landscaping
Covered outdoor pavilion with lounge seating
Bar area, barbecue grill, and guest bathroom

The expansive lanai is perfect for sunset cocktails, outdoor dining, and relaxing evenings with panoramic views toward Mauna Kea.

Luxury Home Amenities

Every detail has been thoughtfully curated to ensure a comfortable and elevated stay:

Central air conditioning throughout the home
Fully equipped gourmet kitchen
Stocked with olive oil, vinegar, sea salt, pepper, and spices
Vitamix blender for smoothies and cocktails
Complimentary Kona coffee starter pack, fine teas, and Hawaiian chocolates
Laundry pods and dryer sheets provided
Premium bath amenities in every bathroom

This is a luxury Hawaii vacation home designed to feel both indulgent and welcoming.

Complimentary Golf Cart, E-Bikes & Beach Gear

A rare and highly sought-after feature, Hale Mele includes complimentary transportation and beach equipment, making exploration effortless.

Included amenities:

6-seater electric golf cart
Two electric bikes and one traditional bicycle (helmets and locks provided)
Boogie boards, beach chairs, cooler, sunshade
Youth life jackets and children’s beach toys

Guests also enjoy exclusive access to the Mauna Lani Beach Club, featuring:

Private white-sand beach cove
Complimentary lounge chairs
Paddleboard rentals
Beachfront dining at Napua Restaurant

This makes Hale Mele one of the most complete Big Island vacation rentals with a golf cart and beach club access.

Prime Kohala Coast Location

Hale Mele is perfectly situated near the best of the Big Island’s west coast:

Mauna Lani North & South Golf Courses
Mauna Lani Tennis & Fitness Club (tennis, pickleball, lap pool, gym)
World-class beaches including:
- Hapuna Beach
- Mauna Kea Beach
- Kua Bay
- 49 Black Sand Beach

Nearby adventures include snorkeling, manta ray night dives, zip-lining, fishing charters, helicopter tours, whale watching, hiking, and surf lessons.

Optional Concierge Services

Enhance your stay with personalized concierge services (available for an additional fee):

Private airport transfers
In-home spa treatments and manicures
Kitchen pre-stocking
Private chef experiences

Please note: weddings, receptions, and large gatherings are not permitted.

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Luxury house with a backyard pool surrounded by palm trees at sunset

A tropical backyard with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush green palm trees and plants, featuring an outdoor seating area and a house with large windows and sliding doors illuminated at dusk.

Open-air patio with seating area, potted plants, and outdoor dining table with an umbrella, overlooking a lush garden at dusk, with warm lighting and a wooden pergola overhead.

Open kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, and a breakfast bar with four place settings. Outside, there is a patio with outdoor furniture, a gazebo, a hot tub, and lush tropical landscaping at dusk.

Two-story house with a tiled roof, large windows, and a lush green lawn with pathway stones, potted plants, and outdoor seating.

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Aerial view of a house with labeled rooms including garage, master bedroom, kitchen, living room, second master bedroom, bedrooms, gazebo, and an upstairs bar/game room, with a swimming pool in the backyard and surrounding trees and landscaping.

Indoor dining area with a wooden table, six bar stools with black and white woven seats, a potted plant centerpiece, and a view through an open window of nighttime landscape with dark sky and distant city lights.

Outdoor shower with a rain shower head, surfboards, tropical plants, and a small table with toiletries, set against a black volcanic stone wall, under a partial roof, in a tropical setting.

Game room with X-Box for the Kids. Pull out Queen size memory foam mattress

Outdoor shower area with a stone wall, a bamboo ladder with a red towel and yellow flower, green plants, and a rain shower head, with a roofed pavilion and palm trees in the background under a blue sky.

Laundry room with a granite countertop, wooden cabinets, a washing machine, and a dryer, with baskets and folded towels on the counter.

Aerial view of a residential area near the coastline with houses, roads, green lawns, and a pond, with a mountain range and the ocean in the background.

A large mountain with a slightly flattened top, blue sky, and some clouds, seen across a landscape with shrubs and open land.

A tropical coastline with palm trees, a sailboat on the ocean, and a golf course on rocky land.

Tropical beach with sandy shoreline, palm trees, and clear turquoise water, with people swimming and relaxing.

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Aerial view of a landscaped residential neighborhood with lush green lawns, walking paths, palm trees, shrubs, and houses with swimming pools.

Open outdoor living area with a patio, view of a cozy couch with pillows, an outdoor kitchen with a grill, and part of a dining area under a wooden roof.

Open-concept living area with beige walls, wooden accents, and tropical decor, opening to an outdoor patio with seating and greenery.

Luxury backyard with swimming pool, lounge chairs, patio dining area with umbrellas, small pool house, hot tub, and palm trees under a clear blue sky.

Luxury backyard with pool, lounge chairs, outdoor dining table with umbrella, gazebo, tropical plants, and palm trees in a sunny setting.

Outdoor porch with wooden furniture, cushioned seating, decorative pillows, and a view of trees, hills, and a clear blue sky during sunset.

Luxury backyard with a swimming pool, hot tub, tropical plants, and a house with sliding glass doors on a sunny day.

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Outdoor patio with wicker furniture, cushioned chairs, a table with turtle decoration, a large umbrella, and lush garden in a sunny backyard.

Outdoor covered patio with woven chairs, sofas, and tables, overlooking a pool and garden area with palm trees and outdoor gazebos.

Kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, and a breakfast bar set with plates and glasses. Open sliding door reveals a patio with an umbrella, outdoor seating, and a lush tropical garden.

A modern kitchen with a granite island, placed for three people with white bowls, glasses, and placemats. The background features wooden cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and a refrigerator.

Empty wine glasses and bowls set on a dining table near a window with outdoor views.

A bathroom with a large jacuzzi tub next to a window with wooden framing and glass blocks. Decor includes a vase with white flowers on the tub, a woven basket with towels, a potted plant on the floor, and a wicker basket with rolled towels and bath p

Open-concept living and dining room with wooden furniture, a large sofa, a flat-screen TV on gray wall, large windows with green outdoor views, and a view of the ceiling with wooden beams and a ceiling fan.

Spacious living room with open access to outdoor pool, featuring wooden dining table set, gray sofas, chairs, and tropical outdoor scenery.

Living room with open view of outdoor pool area, patio furniture, and palm trees.

luxurious backyard with a swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees, lounge chairs, and outdoor furniture, with a clear blue sky in the background

View of a tropical backyard with a swimming pool, green lawn, tall palm trees, and a sitting area with chairs. There are houses and a deck with an umbrella in the background, under a clear blue sky.

Luxury backyard pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, palm trees, and tropical landscaping.

A modern two-story house with beige walls and gray tiled roof, surrounded by a lush green lawn, palm trees, and flowering bushes, with a stone pathway leading to the entrance under a wooden pergola, in a tropical setting.

Two-story house with a wooden garage door, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers, under a clear blue sky.

Indoor dining area with a wooden table, woven-pattern chairs, a potted plant, a decorative mask on a pillar, and a view of the ocean and mountains through large windows at sunset.

Luxury backyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and outdoor kitchen, surrounded by palm trees during sunset.

Bathroom with a large bathtub in front of a window with wooden frames, plants near the bathtub, tiled walls, and ceiling lights.

Outdoor patio with barstools, a sofa, and a view of palm trees at sunset.

Nighttime scene of a backyard swimming pool with underwater lights, lounge chairs, palm trees, and a starry sky.

Luxury backyard with swimming pool, lounge chairs, outdoor kitchen, and patio, during sunset with palm trees in the background.

Map showing driving routes, points of interest, and locations at Hale Meles, including Black Sand Beach and various restaurants, beaches, recreational, and sports facilities at Mauna Lani by time intervals of 2, 3, and 4 minutes.