Property Description
STRV 19-350348 NUC-19-0481
Mo Snell's Kona Coffee Farm is located on the historic Mamalahoa Highway on the Kona Coffee Belt.
The half-acre coffee orchard of two hundred trees surrounds two beautiful custom designed and built structures: the one bedroom farm house and a studio. The studio is not available for rent.
The farm is 1200 feet above sea-level on the slopes of Hualalai Volcano (dormant) with breath-taking views of Kona and the vast Pacific Ocean.
The higher elevation is cooler than beach side and is welcome after a day in the sun and surf.
The farm is above the hustle and bustle of Kona town.
The farm house has a spacious covered lanai and sliding teak/ glass doors between the living room and lanai that open completely onto the lanai with unobstructed 180 degree views of the Pacific Ocean. A 4 foot deep salt water lap pool adjoins the lanai. It’s 30 ft long and is not heated. On cloudy days the water will be cool.
The property is terraced with lava rock, landscaped with a variety of tropical plants and very private.
The home was designed by renown Seattle architect, Chris Snell. The architecture mimics traditional Hawaiian hale (homes) and Japanese farm houses.
The building materials are unique to the Kona-area. He incorporated lava rock walls, hand milled Ohia trees for framing and paneling. The home is constructed by the best carpenters and craftsmen on island.
The farm house is built of hand milled Ohia wood. The slider doors are teak. The kitchen cabinets are bamboo with black granite counters. The roof is galvanized metal and exposed on the interior of the home. The roof replicates the corrugated tin roofs seen on old coffee shacks. The home is exquisite in every detail. The bed room looks over the lap pool into the coffee orchard. There is a ceiling fan. The large west facing window/wall looks out over the pool and vista.
The farm is completely organic: no pesticides, nor herbicides are used. It is surrounded by jungle plants and therefore ants can hatch suddenly. We eradicate them organically upon notice .
The property is maintained by a gardener and pool services two days per month.
The property is only a ten minute drive down the mountain to Kona Town for shopping, and beautiful white sand beaches for swimming and snorkeling.
Holualoa is a quaint town located 3 miles south of the farm.
The town of Holualoa is an artist-community and home to numerous art galleries. Mamalahoa Highway is a historic road, the High Road, and runs through the heart of Kona Coffee Belt with many fascinating towns, galleries, farms and historical sites.
Looking for Kona up-country experience, then my farm is for you.
This is an agricultural area. surrounded by jungle. You will hear frogs, chickens, roosters, an occasional wild hog, and tropical birds. The architecture is open and designed to blend outdoors and indoors. If you are sensitive sleeper, consider another property.
Bring ear plugs. And if you are a light sleeper, consider another location.
The house is screened in above the sliding windows for a very open experience.
A studio cottage is also located on the property. It's not for rent.
I stay in the cottage from time to time.
Beware: I do not advertise on Craig's List. Someone has copied my VRBO posting and listed it on Craig's list-Not legitimate.
Registration Number: TA-071-312-1792-01, GE-071-312-1792-01, 750020190002
User Reviews
Alisa R.
Feb 12, 2025
We loved everything about this place. It was very clean, we immediately felt comfortable here. Owner was so nice and welcoming. We especially enjoyed the private pool and beautiful sunsets. The view overlooking Kona and the Pacific Ocean was amazing. Will definitely not hesitate to book this place again!
Daranado R.
Feb 11, 2025
This home makes for a really special stay. It’s not just a place in the hills of Kona with a great view. Learning more about it and its history during our stay made my wife and I appreciate our opportunity to stay there. We hope to stay here again someday.
Steve J.
Jan 20, 2025
When we walked into the house, we knew that we were somewhere special. From the thoughtful architecture to the incredible views and sounds of nature, it’s a magical experience. You are high above Kailua-Kona, so it can get cool at night which is why we were happy to discover an electric blanket in the closet. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return!
Laurie W.
Jan 17, 2025
This was the most magical perfect place we could have asked for. We loved everything about this place. The bed was super comfortable, the views were out of this world and the host was very welcoming and helpful.
Thomasina R.
Jan 07, 2025
#LivingPono is important to us. This lovely farmhouse exudes good vibes on so many levels. Blessed to be greeted by Motter (owner) with her aloha spirit. We're definitely returning again!
Sheila O.
Oct 20, 2024
Every day we traveled the Island but looked forward to returning to the house because it was so amazing and it was so tranquil. Each and every turn there was something magical to see.
Michael C.
Oct 12, 2024
We had a wonderful two weeks at the beautiful Snells Coffee Farm. Everything was perfect and as described in the VRBO listing. The bed was comfy and even the night sounds of the jungle were soothing at night. We would go back in a heartbeat.
Jacqueline R.
Sep 25, 2024
My fiancé and I had the most magical, relaxing stay at the coffee house. We stayed for five nights and would rebook in a heartbeat. The house is unique - artistic, relaxing, well-appointed, and located in an idyllic setting, yet within a 15 minute drive of anything you’d want to do or see in Kona. Would give this ten stars if I could. If we’re lucky, we’ll look forward to returning again someday!
Cody S.
Sep 23, 2024
Mo's coffee farm was the first stop on our honeymoon and we absolutely loved it! The photos don't even do the place justice, everything was gorgeous and well kept, the property was perfectly designed; it felt like we were living in the Garden of Eden. The lap pool was nice to have after a hot day in the sun and the sunsets from the lanai we unreal. We'd definitely like to come back and stay longer in the future.
Julie V.
Sep 20, 2024
This property was absolutely beautiful. The character of the home was beyond description. The glass doors allow seamless blending between the indoors and out. The views, especially the sunsets are indescribable (weather permitting). Please take time to be outside to see the moon in the sky shining off the water. The pool was also a refreshing experience. Keep in mind the elevation is higher so it can be raining at the property but the sun is shining in Kona. The frogs and birds were comforting at night- BUT there is a neighbor with a dog that can bark at all hours of the night. If you’re a light sleeper or sensitive to noise- have your earplugs handy. We loved our visit and would recommend it to anyone who wants to have their own space in an architectural gem.
GREGORY C.
Sep 12, 2024
We've stayed here close to a dozen times over the past 15 years. It is always perfect, or nearly so, for us. This trip we noticed some upgrades/refresh on some things like the dishwasher, and the grounds were particularly lovely and we'll kept this time. If you don'tike the sound s of nature at night bring earplugs biut the coakie frogs, birdsong and chickens we're soothingusic to our ears.
Laura W.
Sep 09, 2024
My husband and I stayed 3 nights as part of our time on the Big Island. We loved this property! It was wonderful being fully immersed in the lush, tropical fruit trees. We loved the open air concept and sounds of nature during the night and morning. We did bring a travel sound machine to help with the noise. Unfortunately the pool was too cold to swim in. My only recommendation would be to provide guests with a standing fan to move into the bathroom as needed. Often the air was very still and warm making it hard for the room to cool down. Beautiful views and loved getting away from the city, but everything was a short drive away. Would definitely stay again!
Sep 04, 2024
Not only are the gardens and views incredible, but the construction details of the house itself are amazing in their precision and execution. For me, who is interested in those things, it could not have been a better stay.
Adam K.
Aug 20, 2024
The property was exactly as advertised. The grounds are lush and the whole property has an old world Hawaii feel! The breezes through the house were great. We enjoyed opening up the house and letting the cool air flow through!
Elsa B.
Aug 05, 2024
Absolutely lovely property and the quality of build and obvious care taken is such a refreshing contrast to the general quality of vacation rentals.
