Families and friends traveling together will enjoy the space in this two-story, ocean-view house located in Naalehu in Hawaii Island's rustic Ka'u District. Truly live like a local in a plantation-style "home away from home" where sunshine and tropical scenery flow through ample windows. You’ll love that everyone can dine and snack on their own schedule thanks to the large open kitchen with breakfast bar, full refrigerator, dishwasher, coffee maker, microwave, double sink, utensils and dinnerware.

Gather for meals and interaction in the spacious living/dining area or on the ground floor deck with dining table and sitting area flowing onto a manicured lawn sprinkled with palm trees.

Then retreat to the upper level where a tile floor lanai that spans the entire side of the home unfolds to a beautiful ocean panorama. Plan your day while relaxing on loungers or drinking smoothies in comfy chairs. Three bedrooms offer direct lanai access, while the fourth doubles as an entertainment room with a daybed, flat screen, workstation and sofa.

Hale Kamaoa conveniences include WiFi, flat screens, DVD, ceiling fans, cool tile floors and wood flooring in 3 bedrooms. Sleeps 8 in 2 queen, 1 double and sofa bed.

The Ka'u District is home to some of Hawaii Island's most popular attractions, including Papakolea Green Sand Beach, Punaluu Black Sand Beach, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and ancient Hawaiian heiau (temple) at Ka Lea (South Point). As 1 of only 2 green sand beaches in the U.S., Papakolea rewards hikers with its green crystals (olivines) mixed with black (lava) and white (coral/shells). Pick up java at Ka'u Coffee Mill in Pahala, malasadas at Punaluu Bake Shop, and local produce at Naalehu Farmer's Market or Ocean View Swap Meet. Then wrap up another perfect day with a Hawaiian feast at your Naalehu vacation home!