Beautiful ocean views located minutes away from Waipio Valley

If you just need a place to spend the night, this is perfect. The price is reasonable. But it didn't turn out as we had expected for celebrating our anniversary. Our hostess was called away so we didn't have a chance to meet her. Note that the kitchenette is outside on the lanai. It could be better supplied, eg with cutting knives.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Adeline was a wonderful host. Very attentive and responsive. Even shared a couple of cuttings. She's very friendly. Unfortunately it rained most of our stay but that was fine. We still made the best of it.

This little studio apartment was the perfect place for our getaway. The property it's beautiful, the apartment is clean, comfortable, and has a very authentic Hawaiian feel. Watching the sunrise from the outside kitchen in the mornings, listening to the birds while drinking your coffee... wow, just wow! Definitely an unbeatable experience. The hosts, Adelina and Buzz are gracious, helpful and friendly, but not intrusive in anyway. Can't wait to stay here again.

We were a party of 3 and our stay here was enjoyable and comfortable. Adelina is a welcoming and great host. The studio is not far from Honokaa town center. The town itself is quaint with a couple of good cafes and a few good restaurants. The studio is very close to Waipio Valley.It's centrally located, Waimea is 30 minutes. Beaches in Waikoloa and Waikoloa is 45 minutes. Hilo is 50 minutes.I will certainly stay there again.

Cozy little place. Very clean. Very kind and friendly host. The property was on beautiful, private property overlooking the ocean.

Property fit our needs. The only draw back was any restaurants and groceries were about 30 minutes away. Which were on the way. So pick up when in route.

Great view from the room!

Hostess is wonderful.

The owner was incredibly friendly and helpful. The facility was older but fully functional.

Dissappointed with accommodations specifically spiders in the bed, very damp and musty bedding as well as unsightly entrance with old machinery, cluttered areas and person sleeping/snoring on front porch. Had discussion with host regarding concerns and extra person policy which I was not aware of as am new to VRBO. When I called VRBO for clarification they could not even tell me the policy. After further discussion with both hosts, it was mutually agreed that we would not stay the second night and they were going to call VRBO and give a refund for second night and if any charges were valid per policy these would be deducted from refund to make it right. We followed instructions when vacating and even asked host to inspect premises before we left. They said they were on phone with VRBO requesting refund so we left. I followed up with VRBO to make sure all was as agreed and they said host would not give refund. I called host asking why they did not do what they said and they denied promising refund. We would not have left if they had not told us we would get a refund, because we had to go pay for other accommodations which meant paying for two places for the same night which amounts to hundreds of dollars. I was disappointed with accommodations and appalled by host not doing what they said and do not wish other travelers to have a similar experience. Location is good if needing to be close to Waipio Valley. Everything else about it not so much.Happier Travels To You.

We enjoyed our stay. The studio was perfect, the view was beautiful. Adelina and her husband were so welcoming. Magnolia the kitty was an added bonus. My daughter loved Magnolia’s visits.Mahalo,The Ke Ohana

Adelina it’s so sweet and is such a joy to visit with. Really appreciate her willingness to host us in their quiet, peaceful little place.

Excellent stay with great people would definitely recommend this place!!

Wonderful hosts! Farm setting with a spectacular view of the ocean. The studio has an efficient outdoor kitchen & patio surrounded by fruit trees & tropical plants. We had everything we needed in the suite & highly recommend their old Hawaii spirit & hospitality. Thank you so much for sharing your home!

This is a very quiet and peaceful location with a good view of the Pacific. Host and hostess were more than accommodating and were a delight to talk to. If we are in the area again, we will definitely stay here. The cat is friendly as well.😀 Go Purdue!!

This is wonderful getaway, equipped with a quiet setting, outdoor kitchen, a cuddly cat and a friendly dog. There is limited cellular service near the property, given the rural setting, but the apt has WiFi for your convenience and connectivity. Our host was hospitable and ensured we had everything we needed.

Great location for our needs. Everything was clean and comfortable.

I had a lovely stay at this Hawaiian home. Felt like OhanaThe hosts were genuinely kind and accommodating, and the space was very clean and comfortable. I felt safe, slept well, and truly enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. I would absolutely stay here again. Great location too!

Loved that Adelina shared some wonderful bananas and tangerines fresh from the property! The stars at night and frog sounds were very pretty and comforting.

Perfect for us. Host was so kind and generous! The view was beautiful. The room was roomy and perfect. Everything was clean.

Very pleasant, simple room with an outdoor kitchen and dining table very close to Waipio. We enjoyed eating breakfast outside, with view. Accommodations are modest, but perfectly comfortable - and hosts are very accommodating. Thank you!

We stayed with them a week and it was a wonderful, quiet, calm, relaxing stay. Adelina treated us like family - shared fruit from their garden with us! Bed was very comfortable. I slept on the pull out couch, and it was very comfortable as well. Water pressure was amazing - better than 5 star hotel pressure. Full size fridge for all your snacks and food. Fresh ground coffee and coffee maker available. Any cookware (pots, pans, silverware) you might possibly need available at the outdoor kitchen - but there are plenty of food options at Honokaa (don’t spend your vacation cooking!). Ocean breeze at night, you could see all the stars. Located on a quiet street in between Honokaa and Waipio valley. Absolutely ideal if you want to get a feel for local living and get away from all the tourists. Great midpoint to explore both Hilo and Kona (they are both 1.5 hours away driving). We also loved their dog (Storm) and cat (Magnolia). Would absolutely stay here again and recommend to our family and friends.

The place was absolutely beautiful and our gracious hostess was very welcoming and accommodating. The walk down toward the ocean is lined with trees and grasses that catch the seas breeze and whisper back the welcoming praises of the nurturing landscape.

We had a wonderful stay! Mahalo for the amazing hospitality and relaxing atmosphere. We would stay here again in the future for sure!!

We loved our stay here and can only recommend. Very nice and clean, the couch is a comfortable fold out couch, and everything you may need is provided. It is a very peaceful place with stunning views from the room as well as the outdoor kitchen and outdoor seating. They have a nice cat and dog to chase the wild pigs away from their fruit trees. Be aware that the telephone number listed on Vrbo is a landline number, so you need to call, not text. The property is a gem and Adelina is the kindest most amazing host. We will definitely stay here again next time we visit the Big Island. Mahalo, Adelina!

Beautifully quiet studio enveloped by the greenery of Waipio and the dark blue ocean offshore. Wonderful host! The studio ambassadors Storm Popoki (cat) greeted the day with me as I enjoyed a cup of coffee and planned my day. Overall, wonderful place!

Great ocean view! Huge native trees and fruit trees. Close to Lininoe Fruit stand, our daughters place.

Really enjoyed the scenic rural country stay! This is a special part of the island. Short walk to Waipio valley lookout and short drive into historic Honakaa. The hosts were very welcoming and the fresh fruit from their garden was an exceptional treat. I loved the dogs, cats, and farmlife all around. A truly unique stay. Would love to stay again for some peace, quiet, and nature :)Mahalo!

slightly out of the way but that was what we were looking for, loved the fresh fruit and ability to interact with locals, safe, dog/cat on premise-we are pet lovers, could use a few extra spices/condiments for kitchen as travellers won't carry those, friendly hosts willing to answer any questions,

I arrived a little late due to car rental events. It was so nice of them to call to see if I was ok and still coming. I had been in Kukuihaele a couple of other times. Buzz met me when I arrived. He is very nice and showed me the place next to his shop which he never used while I was there. After a day I fell in love with the simple peaceful place with a wonderful view of nature. The little outdoor covered kitchen had all I needed. Best of all was sitting out there and eating all my meals and just sitting. Birds galore singing all day! And croaky frogs that sound like birds at night. Buzz keeps the grass mowed beautifully around the house and the field of fruit. I walked barefoot through the field to visit a neighbor. It was a special time. People are friendly. Waimea is close by and superb farmers markets! I had a wonderful time and have really fond memories staying in Kukuihaele. There are tangerine, few orange trees, bananas, guava (yum) coconuts, gardenias, gorgeous hibiscus 🌺…. Every morning I had a fruit salad. I walked every day to the Waipio Lookout. It’s a walk through the neighborhood. Everything is so green. You get to see and be a part of rural Hawaii and not crowded tourist places. Honokaa is the little town 9 miles away. It’s an old sugar cane town and really charming and full of nice people who live in the area and sweet shops and cafes. Love it! Hilo is a gorgeous drive and a great older town to visit too. Lots to do there.

The property was as advertised and owner seemed to mean well but albeit their dogs kept us awake every night running down wooden stairs howling after wild pigs in back yard area. Owner was hesitant to control them because he didn’t want his yard dug up. After complaining we had a few nights reprieve. Only one old beach chair and a rain umbrella was offered at first. No laundry was offered. No top sheet or pillow cases for first week either. The property and view were lovely. We enjoyed the fruit trees everyday. The owner like I said seemed to mean well but was not committed to provide the stay advertised. He said his wife usually took care of everything and she was gone at the moment.

The host were super nice and helpful, communicated quickly. they are new at renting out their space and everything was very clean. Being someone who does stay at places alot I made a few suggestions. The view was beautiful and at night you could just hear nature talking. We came and went as needed.