Mahogany Mauna

Perched at the highest point of Mauna Lani Villages on a quiet cul-de-sac, this villa commands sweeping 180-degree views across mountains and out to the Pacific – the kind you absorb slowly from the covered lanai over an alfresco dinner cooked in the outdoor kitchen. Inside, vaulted ceilings and louvred windows keep the tropical gardens close, and each bedroom has its own en-suite for peace of mind. The beach kit, bikes, and access to both the resort's recreation centre and a staffed private beach club mean you can fill the days as fully – or as lazily – as you like, with Hapuna Beach a nineteen-minute drive away.

Home truths:
* You'll need a car for most errands and beach trips here. The Kona airport is a twenty-five to thirty-five minute drive away, so factor that into your arrival and departure plans.
* If you're travelling with little ones, your host can provide a range of children and baby amenities, including a full crib, high chair, monitors, bed rails, toilet-training seat, step stool, swim belt, kids' kitchen items, bike trailers, and jogging strollers – all subject to availability, so request what you need in advance.
* Bedroom three has two King Murphy beds.
* You'll have access to the on-site swimming pool, hot tub, children's pool, fitness centre, and beach club here. They're shared with the resort's other guests.