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Stunning, Romantic Cottage on Slope of Hualalai

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, books, stereo, printers
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 267 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation
    3 min drive
  • Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation
    7 min drive
  • Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary
    7 min drive
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    14 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning, Romantic Cottage on Slope of Hualalai

On the Kona side, safe and away from the volcanic activity, the Cottage awaits you.

The perfect, peaceful getaway for those on a honeymoon or looking for a relaxing, romantic experience. This warm, welcoming, newly-built and finely crafted studio cottage provides modern comfort while retaining the spirit of old Hawaii. This mountain paradise is surrounded by native trees and a tropical garden. The Cottage at Ohia Place is situated in North Kona, at a cool 1600' elevation on Mount Hualala'i in Kaloko Mauka.

The cottage is in close proximity to Kailua Kona village, shopping, restaurants, beaches, activities, the harbor, hiking trails and upcountry golf courses. The airport is 15 minutes away. Your host, Gale, lives on the 1.5 acres shared with the Cottage.

The accommodation features open beam wood ceilings, ohia hardwood floors, mahogany and granite kitchen, brand-new queen -sized bed (with a Memory Foam topper), large slate shower, fully equipped kitchen and a lovely lanai that enhances the inside/outside lifestyle of Hawaii.

The cottage is 720 sq feet under roof, including the lanai.

Your host will provide you with details about the many island activities, tours, sight-seeing, beaches and cultural experiences as well as shopping and restaurants, all within an easy driving distance from your home.

Born and raised in Kona, the host's father was one of the founders of the sports fishing business in Kona in the early 50s; she and her family remain closely involved with the fishing community. She has spent her professional life welcoming guests and connecting them to the rich traditions of the islands. We love the island of Hawaii: the vastness, the colorful and unique local customs, the sunshine and sunsets of the Kona Coast, and the hunting and fishing traditions of the Big Island.

A vintage picnic basket is available for your pleasure. If you're headed out to explore the island. You are welcome to use a cold bag for shopping, cooler, beach chairs and towels.

This is a place you will call home... will want to remember... and will return to.

This is a Hosted Property
Our customers tell us they enjoy the helpful staff at this cottage. During your stay, you'll be close to Kailua Pier. The cottage offers a kitchen and a washer/dryer.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washer/dryer, and a lanai
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation and a few minutes from Makalei Golf Club
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Kailua-Kona cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Gale Allen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Printer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking on the property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 720 sq ft (67 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: We have a dog and a cat who live on the property.

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number GE-024-775-8848-01, TA-024-775-8848-01

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Stunning, Romantic Cottage on Slope of Hualalai Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Island Getaway did not disappoint.
This property is a true retreat. The house was well beautiful and stocked. It is in such a peaceful location that we felt like we had a secret little private oasis. The property manager was fabulous as well! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B., Green Bay, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Rental on the Big Island
This cottage is one of the best rental properties that we have stayed in. Gale was a fantastic host, quick to respond to messages, detailed at check-in and provided a loaf of amazing banana bread, which was appreciated after a long travel day. The kitchen had everything we could have needed and a great gas grill. The size was perfect for us for nine nights. The early mornings and evenings were cool on the hillside, which quickly cooled down the cottage. Being close to Palani Road/Hawaii Belt allowed us to avoid the Queen K to get into Kona quickly. I would absolutely rent this VRBO again for a future trip to the Big Island.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Perfect place to stay for our trip to the Big Island. Gale has thought of everything you could need and she took the time to share her knowledge of the island and lots of great recommendations with us. And her banana bread was fantastic! I honestly don’t think it could have been any better.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
For peace, immersion in nature and gentle and creative oversight this would be hard to beat.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

Liked: Cleanliness
8 days in Paradise
Gale's cottage is simply magical! It is beautifully decorated, immaculately clean, and has everything you need for a perfect vacation. The property is convenient to great beaches and shopping, the views are gorgeous and Gale is a wonderful host - caring and attentive! We can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mendi, Colorado Springs

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent our 40th anniversary at the cottage. It was absolutely amazing! Such a beautiful place to relax. We will treasure our time there for years to come. Thank you Gale!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Cottage
Everything about this cottage was perfect. Gale greeted us and walked us through the property at check in. She was also willing to answer questions about the island and sites throughout our trip. The cottage was great. It had everything we needed (kitchen, bathroom, and beach gear). Mornings and evenings outside enjoying the view were perfect. I can’t wait to come back and stay here! Thank you, Gale!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., San Carlos, California

Liked: Cleanliness
20 stars!
This was a trip we will never forget, and truly showed how above and beyond Gale goes for her guests. Stay here and you will have a luxury resort-level vacation all to yourselves. The cottage, the grounds, the service, the privacy, the location - all of it. It's simply outstanding. During our stay my partner needed unplanned surgery and I then needed to travel back to CA for 2 of our days there. Not the tropical getaway either of us expected, but it ended up being the most beautiful place to recover and heal, and we left with such a deep appreciation for the cottage and for Gale. She made sure my partner was ok while I was gone, and I never could have made the week work without that. She is an incredible person, as well as someone with impeccable taste in how she has designed and maintained the cottage. It's our favorite VRBO we've ever stayed in, and we've been active customers since the late 90s. Seriously, you will be surrounded by beauty. It's truly spectacular, and Gale is there if you need her, and you'll never know she's there if you don't. It doesn't get any better than that!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage in Paradise
The cottage was comfortable and lovely. The grounds were beautiful. Our hostess was very helpful and knowleable. What a great place for our Hawaii trip. I would highly recommend this property/cottage. 5 stars!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Oasis
Super calm, beautiful chateau! The weather was cool and rainy so the evenings after beach play were comfortable. It was heavenly on the front porch listening to the birds, bugs and frogs in the mornings and evenings. Perfect getaway for 2
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaston B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Property for a phenomenal couple's getaway
My wife and I have stayed in many different vacation rentals all around the world and this is one of the best!!! This hillside cottage is away from the bustle of Kailua-Kona but only a 5-to-10-minute drive from shopping, coffee and the Airport. We heard nor saw traffic, day or night, but you will hear plenty of nature. The cottage itself is immaculate, well maintained and has all the required comfort conveniences, coffee makers, microwave, awesome toaster oven, gas cooktop and all dishes and utensils to match. High speed internet is awesome, and the bed is extremely comfortable. Gale is a great host, met us late, worked with our departure time and gave us great advice on where to go and what to see. I highly recommend this as one of the best rentals for 2 on the Big Island!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Torrey R., Lino Lakes, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
A Week In Paradise
Our stay at this AMAZING guest house was our best VRBO experience ever! When we arrived at the property, Gale, our host, met us and showed us around the property. More than that, Gale offered her vast knowledge of the Big Island like a personal concierge. She took the time to find out what we wanted to do during our one week stay and gave us excellent suggestions for restaurants, sights to see and things to do. The guesthouse is private, nicely appointed and VERY comfortable. The house has outstanding amenities and the area where it is located is absolutely lovely. If the house is available, book it. You won’t regret it!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R., Roberts, usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than a 5 star hotel
There are not enough adjectives to describe how awesome this property is and how wonderful Gale is. We absolutely loved our stay at Gale”s gorgeous cottage. When we arrived Gale met us and gave us the tour and there was delicious banana bread! The cottage is just gorgeous and every amenity has been thoughtfully provided. We spent two weeks there and it flew by. We would love to come and stay again. Gale is an absolutely wonderful host.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Engagement Celebration Ever!
My son and his girlfriend got engaged in Kona, they were staying with friend's but my husband and I wanted a special place for them to go after they got engaged for 2 nights, Not only was Gale available to help with location for the engagement, she helped me set up a special Champagne toast for when my son and fiance arrived. They said it was the most beautiful place ever and that it was an Epic experience. Thank you Gale for providing the perfect romantic spot and all your help!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve T., atascadero ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Garden Retreat In Paradise
We stayed 5 nights at The Cottage at Ohia Place and enjoyed every minute. Immaculate gardens dominate this property and gorgeous birds call them home. The stunning cottage with beautiful wood elements captures the natural essence of the island. With unmatched distant ocean vistas, this location makes you want to spend the entire day on the lanai taking it all in, especially the sunsets that are never the same with colors that last for an hour. Our host had every detail covered and spent time helping us learn about the property and the island. The cottage had every amenity we could wish for indoors and even a second shower outdoors surrounded by private, gorgeous lava rock walls in the garden. Our stay was beyond wonderful and we'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

ted c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place to stay!!!
Let me start with the negatives….ok there were none. This was a great place in a great location with a fantastic host. My wife is often hesitant to stay at a VRBO because you do not always know what you are going to get. This place shattered all of our expectations. We have stayed at the Four Seasons on the Big Island and these accommodations rival it. Beautiful bathroom and shower, comfortable bed, perfect kitchen and laundry. The grounds were pristinely manicured and beautifully designed. The outdoor shower was a nice touch. And everything was so so so clean. It was like we were the first people ever to stay here (and we were not). All the appliances and kitchen gadgets seemed unused. Amazing. Parking is easy and Gail even supplied beach towels, beach chairs and coolers if we wanted them. We went to a resort for the last few days on the big island but we wish we would have stayed longer at the VRBO. My only worry in singing such high praises is that it may not be booked when we come back. 😀
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

MAIMOONA H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful scenic open-air Cottage
TThis cottage is one of a kind, tucked away on a family estate, approximately 5 miles above the shoreline of Kailua-Kona. It's on a quite hidden road, set back into a beautiful Hawaiian family estate. It's secure with a locked gate. The cottage has been impeccably thought out. The host personally furnished and maintains the interior of the property, and nothing has been left out. The cottage and interior are so well maintained that you feel like you are the first guest. From beach towels to outdoor shower, to umbrellas to ponchos to a yoga mat, you have it all. She greeted us on our arrival with a wonderful loaf of bread made from Hawaiian Apple bananas and did a very informative walkthrough of the property. You are sure to create many memories as we did, sitting out at the front lanai overlooking the beautiful, landscaped garden and listening to the sounds of the Hawaiian wildlife. If you are looking for a cozy, comfortable, peaceful place yet only minutes away from the shoreline and the city, look no further.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patsy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, peaceful cottage.
We had a wonderful, restful and peaceful stay at this beautiful cottage.. Gale is a wonderful host who works hard to pay attention to every detail. Her Place was incredibly clean and lovingly stocked with extra touches like a yoga mat, a spice rack, condiments in the fridge amd an air printer. Her grounds are extraordinary. We hope to visit her again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winnie I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing lanai and well appointed cottage
Loved our stay at Gale’s. Super private and amazing views. This is our favorite area to stay on the island because it’s convenient to everything but also tucked away and completely private. Enjoyed all our breakfasts on the lanai and a few dinners watching the sunset. The cottage is so well appointed and luxurious feeling this will definitely feel like a vacation away from home. Stocked with everything you need and all the details (just note there is no dishwasher or oven - no problem for us) and the WiFi is a tad on the slow side (again no problem for us since we didn’t have to do any work) 100% would recommend and will come back if we have the chance to!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
The property was beautiful and had everything we could have needed. Gale was very helpful during check in and throughout our stay. She was very open to giving suggestions and answering our questions promptly. We did a lot of adventuring during the days but this place is definitely somewhere that you could just hang out all day and relax if you wanted. We are very happy that we chose to stay at Gale’s property.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda P., Roseville, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise in Kona
Wonderful stay! Location was perfect to relax and enjoy the many sites around Kona.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness
It's just as beautiful as the pictures
We had the most amazing time here. Gale is an amazing host, and her banana bread is indeed fabulous. She even let us check out *super* late on our last day. The cottage was extremely well appointed (the washer and dryer was especially well appreciated). She has thought of pretty much everything - supplies for the beach, reef-safe sunscreen, coffee and fruit when you arrive, etc. The only tiny thing I would mention is that the cottage has no AC. But even for someone like me who runs hot, we had no issues at all with the temperature (staying in late October probably helped a lot). There is a nice breeze that runs through the cottage. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you so much Gale!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven On Earth
This was the most relaxing 10 days we have ever had! Gale is an incredible host who has created such a beautiful place that is even better than what you see in the pictures! Sitting on that beautiful porch every morning just enjoying a delicious cup of Kona coffee, listening to the birds and roosters crowing off in the distance and just taking in the sights of her beautiful property was pure Heaven! The yummy banana bread was the "frosting on the cake"! We did hiking, snorkeling with the Manta Rays, Captain Cook and exploring. Each time we could hardly wait to get back to the porch and just relax. Thank you Gale for sharing your place with us!! I would give it 10 stars if i could!!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded Expectations.
Gale was a very welcoming host. We loved her banana bread! Home was even better in person. Very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hillary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tropical Retreat
This was our second time staying at the cottage and it was just as awesome as we remember! The location is the perfect jumping off point for all activities but it beautiful enough to just stay at all day as well! We will be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023