Hale Mar: you will be thrilled with the sight and sound of crashing surf from every room of this luxury, private, oceanfront home. Watch whales and turtles from your king-size bed overlooking the sea; relax in the jacuzzi under the stars at night. Near black sand beaches, Volcano National Park, Rainbow Falls, snorkeling at Kapoho Tide Pools, orchid and macadamia nut farms, and the Volcano Winery, Hale Mar is an idyllic place to base your exploration of the Big Island of Hawaii.

All rooms feature luxury furnishings and fixtures, including high ceilings, tropical ceiling fans, slate floors and lanais, direct ocean access from all bedrooms, high threadcount linens and down pillows. The 1,000 square foot Master Bedroom includes a King-size, canopied platform bed from which you can look out to sea. It also includes an en-suite exercise area with cardiovascular equipment and free weights, an en-suite bathroom with 2-seat shower, and a walk-in closet. The master suite also contains a futon which can be used by a child or as a couch.

A second bedroom decorated in "Key West" white and green holds a canopied Double bed. A third bedroom decorated in warm "Old Hawaii" hues holds a single bed. A third room, outfitted as a private office with fax machine, desks and safe, can be used as an extra bedroom by inflating the air mattresses or unfolding the cot provided. All rooms open onto their own oceanfront lanais to catch the sea breeze and view.

The kitchen is fully outfitted with refrigerator/freezer (including automatic ice maker), oven, stovetop range, microwave, toaster oven, blender, dishwasher, garbage disposal, coffee maker, and a myriad of pots, pans and cooking equipment. Also on-site for your convenience is a laundry room with washer, dryer, iron and ironing board. The 2-car garage has an automatic door opener.

Other amenities provided include 2 bicycles, Weber barbecue grill, pool toys, videos and books, Satellite television service, and high-speed wireless internet throughout the house. Come to our website to see more details and slide shows, and to make your reservation now.