The cottage was very private and in a beautiful setting in the rain Forrest, wild pheasants came to visit everyday, Mary was a great hostess, we would stay again and recommend to our family and friends
Was like staying in the middle of a botanical garden.
Amazing place with a beautiful garden has all the amenities you need highly recommend
This cottage was truly an amazing experience. Very clean space, although it is in a forest, you can tell this property is well looked after. You wake up every morning to pheasants, and they eat straight out of your hand. Very spacious, and the bathroom has a lot of free toiletries. If you’re thinking about booking, noon this place! The pictures do not do it justice!
Great private location in the mountains a few minutes from Kona.Loved being away, but not too far, from downtown.
We absolutely loved this amazing property! I cannot say enough about how beautiful the outdoor spaces you get to enjoy during your stay are. The owners have put so much hard work into making this a tropical rainforest oasis and it shows. The home was immaculate and had everything we needed to make our stay perfect. The pheasants coming by in the morning for treats the owners left us was the highlight of our mornings! We would love to come back soon and stay longer next time! Our two days here were amazing. Mary was such a joy to correspond with and we appreciate her so much!
Nice cottage with grounds very well maintained, all enclosed in a tropical foliage setting. Very pretty cabin well built but lacks comfort; for one, it seems does not encourage cooking. All cooking hardware from burners to toaster etc. all underneath the sink cabinets. Microwave on top of refrigerator needing effort to reach. (Needless to say, we did little cooking. Future guests should know you will be living of your luggage; no cabinets and small closet space in bedroom. That said, beautiful area; the drive, and especially the peaceful solitude of the area. As we enjoyed the whole island of Hawaii for 7 days visiting volcanos, hiking and just spending everyday at the beach was wonderful. Then to come to a nice place to unwind listening to all the night creatures from crickets to the coqui frog while constant rain, was delightful; then in the morning to be awaken by all kinds of fauna from domesticated pheasants to hens and roosters and an occasional wild pig, was entertaining.All in all a nice and value place to stay and depending on your needs and what you are looking for, a very nice place, but if you are into cooking, very limited supplies.Owners were very attentive and welcoming.
Clean, quiet, serene. Mary was gracious and accommodating, allowing us an earlier than normal check in after a long day.The pheasants were fun, the yard and gardens beautifully kept. A great out of the way location but still close enough to town.
We loved everything about our stay and can’t wait to go back. This cottage in the rainforest is absolutely perfect. The property is beautiful and Mary is so helpful. If you want to truly feel like you are on vacation on the Big Island this is the place to stay.
Lovely little hideaway with pheasants who visit each morning. Having coffee on the porch was a highlight of the trip along with being lulled to sleep by the jungle noises each night. Make sure to bring cozy clothes because it gets a little chilly at night but we will be sure to return!
This place was so magical. We loved the privacy, quiet, and incredible nature surrounding us!
It was almost too good to be true! It was absolutely beautiful with the landscaping, privacy, and wildlife. Mary is wonderful! Can't recommend this place high enough. Memories for a lifetimes!
The house was beautiful and so peaceful, and the grounds were gorgeous. I loved listening to the frogs singing every night. The hosts were so thoughtful and checked in on us frequently. They also stocked the house with every imaginable amenity. They made a magical trip even more fabulous!amenitya.magical trip even impressed, and
Great location if you're not the resort type, which we aren't. Up the hill from Kona but easily accessible with a car, short 10 minute drive away. Frogs, pheasants, and other birds abound on the property. Fast and easy communication with the host. Has all the amenities of home. Would definitely stay again.
It was a cute little cabin and had most everything we needed. There’s even beach gear, including an umbrella. The only thing I wished it had was a regular mid size frying pan, but there was one with very low sides for pancakes. Other than that it was a great place to stay and the scenery was beautiful. Also, the host is easy to contact and very helpful.
Building is gorgeous inside and out. Everything you need is there, we even left a couple bamboo mats for the next visitors. Sat out on the porch in the evening drinking wine and listening to the frogs.Note that as the proprietor states, it is up in the rain forest, so it will rain and can be cool. That being said, it's a 20 minute drive down to sunny Kailua (where it can be a bit uncomfortably hot!).Owner very responsive. Nice stay
Perfect getaway. Amazing nature. Lovely animals. 10/10 no complaints at all.
Beautiful little cottage away from the busyness of the resorts. The property is like being in your own private oasis. You can get to anywhere you want to go from there and when you return you have your own private space. We are hoping we have the opportunity to return one day.
This cabin has everything you could ask for, including a lanai with a flock of Hawaiian pheasants nearby. It is, however, difficult to find in the dark (a common experience if you've just come from The Mainland). Written directions were not sufficient and assumed that the visitor had access to GPS. So, there was some fumbling around on our part that made us totally miss a spectacular sunset. Other than that initial experience, everything was fine. Stores and restaurants are near, but not TOO near -- welcome relief in an area that is loaded with all the accoutrements of a large Mainland suburb and tourist colony immediately down the hill. The grounds around the cabin are lovely and the kind of relaxed Hawaiian atmosphere that many visitors seek awaits.
Loved this little piece of paradise! The pictures do not do it justice. The frog sounds at night, the pheasants visiting the backyard, the amazing porch and yard area. We loved it all! Thank you! Perfect location and hope to come back!
This is the most delightful VRBO I have ever stayed in. I absolutely adore it and never want to leave. It is absolutely serene. I was a little nervous about finding the location after leaving a workshop that I knew I would need some processing time to myself for before returning to my regular life, but I have the place I want my regular life to me. But she gave me a good reminder about finding it, and the entry into the space was easy and welcoming.The host is responsive and gave some extra information about the wild pheasants which I also adore now. :)Mahalo 3
This place is absolutely beautiful tucked up in the rainforest. You have a beautiful view the all the plants and friendly animals. The frogs will sing you a song each night and it's just a 15 minute drive to the ocean.
This is a super nice cottage 15 min from the bustle of Kona. The gardens are beautiful (but do beware of mosquitoes at night). The house is well supplied, even with beach chairs and snorkeling gear. The sun sets are gorgeous. We wish we could have stayed longer!!!!
Frogs were wonderful to fall asleep to
The cottage was beautiful!! It had absolutely everything one could need! The grounds were spectacular!! It is about 15 min or so out of town.. up in the hills.. perfect! We highly recommend staying here! Thank you to our hosts!!
Wonderful house. Very quiet and comfortable.
Jackson Wayne F.
Jan 25, 2025
I would have given this place a five-star rating, but having only one set of bath lines per person for two nights isn't a 5-star place. It's one thing to reuse a towel for two showers but not have to reuse the washcloth!
It is a 10. Loved the position, the cottage, the surroundings the bed, shower and feeding the pheasants but feel we have to add, we are in our 80's. still love travelling and relatively active but.... we found the high bar table and heavy wooden dining chairs uncomfortable and difficult to get on and off! Kitchen very well equipped with everything you could want for kitchen appliances and utensils but, for someone who loves nothing better than to cook a meal on return from a busy day sightseeing, it was not a success - there is no counter space on which to work! Perfect for take out and a quick breakfast but I should have done my homework and made sure it was possible to cook a meal! Our fault but obviously others are very happy.
Zelma Denise and John G.
Jan 17, 2025
This beautiful cottage is upcountry away from the beaches and the tourist life. Quiet with lovely garden and privacy. Just what we wanted.
We were enchanted by the lodging (aka a Ohana). Perfect for a couple. Lounging outside was sweet. Also got some fantastic sky watching on the last night.
