Really perfect size for a couple, comfortable bed, great shower, location just above Magic Sands through a sweet little pathway. Enjoyed our stay very much!
sledgehammer57army
May 18, 2025
Nice property, my Thanks to Aprils son who left the lights "on" at the main house so we could find the property in the dark! The rail delivered Mangos in the morning were very tasty! Thank You. Bery quit and peaceful place! I would stay again for sure. K eith Hammer SFC US Army ret.
meets all our needs, lacks nothing. Really well located, peaceful
It was very cute and clean. The location was amazing walking distance to the beach and restaurants. The hosts were also so friendly and kind.
The perfect setting for a Kona Side stay! April, your host, is fantastic and this was the most well appointed vacation rental we've ever stayed at, she thought of everything. The sitting area is private, facing the undeveloped island flora, perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktail. A few short blocks and your at Magic Beach, and walking either way from there is more beaches in short distance. We could not recommend this rental more!
Nice place to stay while exploring the Big IslandWalking path to Magic Sands area very easy. Charming and comfortable cottage!
We stayed for 6 days, and it was perfect for us. It was a quick walk to a lovely location to watch experienced boarders and the sunset. And a quick drive to a perfect swimming and snorkeling beach. The cottage had all the amenities we needed to enjoy the beach. Host April was welcoming and gave us great recommendations. We truly appreciated the quiet while being close to Kona area activities. A perfect location to combine a beach and hiking vacation.
This is a back garden "cottage", which provides good and adequate accommodation. It is part of a purely residential area which has no immediate amenities - so there is no "holiday vibe". Magic sands beach is a 10 minute walk, but this is not for families or casual swimmers. We spent most of our time in Kailua-Kona and would have been happier staying closer to that area. The cottage itself is minimalistic with no special or endearing features, although we had no significant issues or reason to complain.
Great stay, great location, and quiet neighborhood. The property has everything one needs. My only suggestion would be to put black out curtains on the east side of the bedroom, including the top windows, since the sun rises early.
This location is one of a kind! The cottage is absolutely gorgeous and just a short walk down to the beach. They had many accommodations that allowed us to have an amazing honeymoon that won’t be forgotten. Thanks!
Super nice cottage only a 5 min walk away from the beach! Well equipped kitchen with everything you need. Super friendly host! Would come back anytime!
The cottage was delightful, well appointed, comfortable and very convenient. We enjoyed our stay there and would certainly consider renting it again if our travels take us to Kona.
This rental was great for my husband and my honeymoon. Super short walk to the beach. Great shopping 3 miles down and the rental had everything you’d need to cook at the property. There was also supplies in the bathroom like sunscreen and shower supplies. Wonderful quiet outdoor seating area where we drank coffee. Would definitely recommend and go back if I’m ever in Hawaii on the big island.
Absolutely amazing place. Plenty of room. Extremely comfortable. Quiet. Access to plenty of amenities and necessities such as washer/dryer, grill, outdoor patio, etc. The location is tranquil, peaceful, and perfectly situated to get to wherever you need to go.
The host was very kind and communicative about any questions that I had. She also did a great job honoring our space as guests. My wife and I felt that we had our own private little bungalow in Hawaii.
Highly recommend this place and will try to stay here the next time we come back to the island.
Highly recommend. Wonderful stay.
Hawaii was magical, and the house was everything we needed and didn't even know we needed! Being within walking distance of Magic Sands Beach as well as a public transit stop meant that we had so many options without having to find parking. It was not only convenient, but enjoyable. The house was so well stocked; every time we thought we might need a little something, we discovered it was already there (Bandaids, swimmers ear drops, cooking sprays and spices, etc). It was like staying at your best friend's house! Waking up to the natural light and birdsong was transformative, and was the perfect start to every day. There was good ventilation with windows and fans, plus AC when needed. Every little extra, from the available beach gear to the washer/dryer, made it a truly unforgettable experience. We can't wait to visit again!
Everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We especially appreciated the beach chairs and umbrella. Even though it’s in a neighborhood, the cottage backs up to a bit of open space so it has a sense of privacy.
Well furnished and appointed. Good location. Easy check-in and out. Host was super helpful. Overall, we had a great stay.
Well maintained property. Neighborhood is peaceful and quiet.
Loved the cottage! Well-appointed and comfortable for a couple. The location was very peaceful and a short, pleasant walk to the beach.
Loved the private and quiet location! Walking distance to magic sands beach. Great tips from the host and a fully stocked cottage with beach going gear and other thoughtful details and amenities to compliment our stay and excursions! This will be at the top of our list when we return to the big island. :)
Good location. Quiet. Clean. Had everything we needed--even for watersports and beach time. Appreciate that it was simply decorated, not over the top beach kitsch, like so many other places. April responded quickly to the few questions we had. Great base camp for our 10 year anniversary getaway.
Well maintaining bed. A lot done to make for a fun stay. Well stocked with needed supplies. We’ll identified instructions… And within walking distance of the beach.
Don't miss this property! Perfect for solo travelers and couples, or friends if one is willing to sleep on the comfortably firm couch. Everything you need and centrally located to reach South and North Kona destinations. Easy rinseoff and drying for gear for snorkelers.
Well maintaining bed. A lot done to make for a fun stay. Well stocked with needed supplies. We’ll identified instructions… And within walking distance of the beach.
The place is very modern and beautiful. We enjoyed the fact that I had AC. The amenities in the home is wonderful! We had all we need to make some meals. Every inch of this guest home is masterfully designed, from the living room, height of the home to the bathroom--wonderful! Everything is very spectacularly designed. We felt like it was a great getaway. There is a little path that you can cut through to get to the beach. All the beaches are pretty close in distance within 1 mile to 2 mi. We surfed and snorkeled near by. The host has awesome Tommy Bahama Beach chairs that you can load up and wear to enjoy a long stay at the beach if you choose. We had a great time and enjoyed being able to stay in your guest home. Thank you very much! April was a great communicator and checked in before the trip to make sure everything went smoothly. It was a very easy clean up/ tidy process. It was wonderful to have parking as we rented a car for our Kona stay. Thanks for everything
The place is very modern and beautiful. We enjoyed the fact that I had AC. The amenities in the home is wonderful! We had all we need to make some meals. Every inch of this guest home is masterfully designed, from the living room, height of the home to the bathroom--wonderful! Everything is very spectacularly designed. We felt like it was a great getaway. There is a little path that you can cut through to get to the beach. All the beaches are pretty close in distance within 1 mile to 2 mi. We surfed and snorkeled near by. The host has awesome Tommy Bahama Beach chairs that you can load up and wear to enjoy a long stay at the beach if you choose. We had a great time and enjoyed being able to stay in your guest home. Thank you very much! April was a great communicator and checked in before the trip to make sure everything went smoothly. It was a very easy clean up/ tidy process. It was wonderful to have parking as we rented a car for our Kona stay. Thanks for everything
Perfect stay. Property was excellent, very quiet, clean and everything we needed. Owners were so kind and provided everything we needed and were helpful with tons of info about the area.
Loved the location. It was close to everything around Kona yet far enough from Kona proper to be quiet. Magic Sands was a ton of fun and provided perfect sunset views. Walking distance to a couple of great snorkeling locations.
Perfect stay. Property was excellent, very quiet, clean and everything we needed. Owners were so kind and provided everything we needed and were helpful with tons of info about the area.
Loved the location. It was close to everything around Kona yet far enough from Kona proper to be quiet. Magic Sands was a ton of fun and provided perfect sunset views. Walking distance to a couple of great snorkeling locations.
I enjoyed this place more so than I have any hotel room. It was secluded enough that I felt I had privacy and close enough to Magic Sands that I went every morning and it was glorious. The cottage is clean and well appointed. The decor and high ceilings are fabulous, feels so big and spacious. The shower was excellent, loved it. Overall it was an amazing stay and I’m going to book it again if I ever get home again. I loved it that much. You will not be sorry.
