Aloha! Welcome to Pappy’s Hale Nalu (Grandfather’s Wave House)! Our Pappy traveled the world, but sitting on the lanai in this Kona home was his favorite place to be. Our Pappy visited Kona multiple times a year to train and compete in the Ironman Triathlons. In 2000, he purchased Unit 3 (right behind this unit) but kept his eye on the “developer’s unit” (Unit 4). When it became available in 2005, he purchased it with the dream to have two units to host his family for years to come.
Pappy was the most incredible host. As a triathlete, his days always started early - with an eighty mile bike ride, fifteen mile run, or two mile swim. So, when hosting guests, he’d have us up at sunrise to begin a morning of adventure. Our favorite - paddle boarding across Kealakekua Bay to the Captain Cook monument with dolphins! In the afternoon, we’d lay out and read a book by “the Point” (the grassy area in front of the house and overlooking the ocean) or take a trip to his favorite place of all - Costco! In the evenings, we’d gather each night at the Point to watch the sunset or walk the dogs on the nearby golf course. For dinner, he’d cook us swordfish or fresh ahi tuna, apple tartine for dessert, and pair it all with the best wines. We’d finish the night with a family movie, and all pass out by nine.
Pappy knew how to give everyone the greatest vacation, and we hope to do the same for you - to carry on his legacy with every guest. In June 2022, we lost our Pappy to melanoma at the age of 67. His Hale Nalu (Unit 4) and Unit 3 (Mo'o Chateau) are now owned by his sons. In his last year of life, Pappy became a grandfather. He got to spend two months with his grandson at Hale Nalu while his family was on parental leave. We will treasure those memories forever.
Thank you for booking a stay with us and we hope you soak up every minute! (Just please wear your sunscreen). We are so grateful and honored to host you on this magical island at Pappy’s Hale Nalu.
Mahalo!