My husband and I enjoyed our stay at Matt & Rose's place! First, the location was perfect for us. It's only a 10 to 15 minute drive to our favorite beaches. And about 10 minutes to Waimea which has some nice restaurants, great farmer's markets, grocery stores and cute shops. The guest house is in a quiet residential neighborhood. It has a full kitchen with everything we needed, and a lovely bedroom and living room area with tv. The only shower, it should be noted, is the outdoor shower. It was perfectly fine during our stay, with the exception of the last day when I showered before 7am and it was cloudy and windy out. But there was plenty of hot water so it was ok. Matt was available if needed and communication was great. I was glad there was a beach umbrella and beach chairs and towels for us to use. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to come back again!
Thank you Matt and Rose, your place was wonderful from the start!The hosts had fantastic communication.The property is beautiful (we especially loved the outdoors shower) and located in a great area; close to many beautiful spots ( Mauna Kea , Pololu Valley and beautiful beaches).We send a heart felt mahalo and hope to return:)
Perfect one bedroom cottage for two in a private setting with a secluded yard. Seven minute ride to Harpuna Beach.
We have stayed with Matt & Rose before, and will again. The property is beautiful and so peaceful and relaxing. Matt met us when we arrived, and explained everything that’s new about the Ohana we stayed in. We had a wonderful time. Thank you.
The place was clean. My biggest complaint was spotty internet. Quite often the internet would go down interupting any access. Other than that, a nice place to stay.
We had a great visit! Matt was a thoughtful and welcoming host. The accommodations were clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the outdoor shower and private backyard. Kitchen facilities were great to cook meals in. Overall, we would recommended it as a great place to access ocean beaches, and the Waimea end of the Big Island. Great WiFi which made my working from remote easy to do.
We had a wonderful stay at this cottage. Located in Kamuela, just west of Waimea, the surroundings were rural and very quiet. The cottage was well appointed, with most everything you would need during your visit. It was tastefully decorated and comfortable. If you’re looking for a vacation rental away from crowds, I would recommend this lovely abode.
This was our second visit to the Garden Hale, we found it as welcoming and relaxing and quiet. We were looking for a base to spend time on the beach, enjoy upcountry farmers markets and take in the multitude of starry skies in the evening, we found it here.
The kitchen is setup is excellent, most everything you’d need as well as a new bbq outside.
The outdoor shower is pleasant and warm, the bed was comfy. We didn’t need the AC, as the ceiling fans and a good cross breeze through open windows was wonderful.
Matt was quick to respond to any questions and very accommodating in helping us add an extra night, lucky us.
Thanks for the lemons too! We hope to return soon
Clean, accommodating, great space for the two of us. Loved the environmental consciousness! Expected an indoor shower, but outdoor shower does not disappoint. Would definitely stay here again!
Wonderful 6-night stay at Garden Hale! The Hale was exceptionally clean, beautifully appointed, and very comfortable. Rose and Matt responded quickly to all communications (mahalo for the personalized aloha message; that was an extra-nice touch!). Perfect location for accessing Waikoloa beaches, as well as exploring North Kohala (lots of great areas), Honoka'a, Waipio Valley Lookout, and Saddle Road hikes. We would definitely stay at Garden Hale again. It was very quiet and peaceful.
We were on the Big Island for a memorial service. We were close to the Harbor and beaches as well as the town of Waimea where you can buy groceries. The location was perfect and so quiet. The stars at night were amazing. Matt was a great host and we would stay there again in a heartbeat. The grounds on the property are beautiful.
well cared-for, with lovely, quiet surroundings. loved the outdoor shower!
Great location. Quiet with privacy. Great price. Wonderful owners. Clean and updated. Highly recommend!
Jacqueline W.
Feb 22, 2024
Lovely property in secluded rural location. Nicely decorated, well equipped, and very clean. Easy drive to town for shopping and restaurants. All the amenities we needed (although we did not see the washer and dryer that were mentioned in the listing). Lovely private outdoor patio, surrounded by vegetation, although this meant no real view. Great place for a relaxing winter getaway.
Loved the trees, flowers, and waking up to the birds in the morning! Matt and Rose were friendly and responsive hosts. Unit was clean and comfortable. There was even a USB cable for convenient streaming from my laptop. Would definitely stay here again!
Matthew and Rose were attentive and helpful owners who are onsight... but not up in your business :)
I enjoyed the cleanliness of the property most, crisp white towels and linens are a must for me! Bed was pretty comfortable, furniture throughout unit was so cozy and comfortable. The place was well put together so it was very inviting. The unit is equipped with full size fridge, a water filter pitcher, and plenty of dishes. WiFi worked great, the fans cooled the unit down wonderfully. Hands down best feature: there is zero light pollution so the stars at night are amazing! Everything is about a 15-25 min drive away so this was perfect for me to get Away for awhile! I would absolutely stay again!
Matthew was quick to communicate with us by text and email. He lives on the property in another building and shared citrus fruits with us from his small orchard. The property has a variety of interesting plants and areas to relax in hammocks. BBQ and beach equipment were ready for our use. The area is cooler at this elevation than at the coast and only a 10 minute drive to Hapuna beach. Great for exploring the north end of the island. Without being too harsh the only negative was that we found the king bed the least comfortable of the four places we stayed.
Matthew was quick to communicate with us by text and email. He lives on the property in another building and shared citrus fruits with us from his small orchard. The property has a variety of interesting plants and areas to relax in hammocks. BBQ and beach equipment were ready for our use. The area is cooler at this elevation than at the coast and only a 10 minute drive to Hapuna beach. Great for exploring the north end of the island. Without being too harsh the only negative was that we found the king bed the least comfortable of the four places we stayed.
We enjoyed a comfortable weekend at this quiet and comfortable cottage, located nicely between the beaches and the town of Waimea. The host was friendly and helpful. we hope to return again someday.
We enjoyed a comfortable weekend at this quiet and comfortable cottage, located nicely between the beaches and the town of Waimea. The host was friendly and helpful. we hope to return again someday.
Our second time at this place and our third with the owner and everything went well. Communication was good and check in/out was very easy. Very satisfied. Thanks!!
Our second time at this place and our third with the owner and everything went well. Communication was good and check in/out was very easy. Very satisfied. Thanks!!
Beautiful place and location
Beautiful place and location
The place was nice for a couple. The only complaints were you couldn’t really watch TV if you are both sitting on the sofa as the TV is almost on the floor level, no coffee maker (yes, there’s a French press but that only makes 2 cups) and no A/C. It gets very warm during the day, the nights are cooler (65-68 degrees).
The place was nice for a couple. The only complaints were you couldn’t really watch TV if you are both sitting on the sofa as the TV is almost on the floor level, no coffee maker (yes, there’s a French press but that only makes 2 cups) and no A/C. It gets very warm during the day, the nights are cooler (65-68 degrees).
Dan Kristian D.
Aug 19, 2023
Our favorite part about this place was the outdoor shower and stargazing! Loved switching it up from the usual beach front properties!
Lovely, quiet place. Cottage is spotless and beautifully appointed, with many thoughtful touches. Kitchen is well furnished, bed is comfortable. Just outside of Waimea, at nearly 2000 ft. above sea level, it is cooler here than the coast, which is nice. No air-conditioning needed, though there are fans for the warmer parts of the day. Hosts are lovely -- don't miss getting a massage from Rose. She has that magic touch.
One small caveat: Solar heating does not provide an abundance of hot water. But this is Hawaii -- who needs a long, hot shower, right?
Clean, mellow, nice place for a big Island vacation.
Clean, mellow, nice place for a big Island vacation.
