Surrounded by the emerald greens of a world-class ocean-side golf course, spacious two-story suites at Islands of Mauna Lani offer a private, independent home away from home. The privately owned units, individually decorated according to the owners' tastes, have European cabinets and oversize soaking tubs in the main bedrooms. The pool has a little waterfall. The Mauna Lani Point villas are closer to the beach, which means they're priced a little higher, but an ocean view from the lanai of most units may be worth it. A number of celebrities have booked vacations here to escape the media glare—depending on the package you get, some of the villas even come with a personal butler. Whether you choose to stay closer to the golf course at Mauna Lani Point, or to the beach at Mauna Lani Terrace, you're just a few steps away from the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows, where you have access to golf, tennis, spa facilities, and restaurants. Pros: privacy, but with access to resort amenities; soaking tubs; extra-large units. Cons: can get very pricey, a bit farther from restaurants.
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