We love this house! The trees, the art, the snorkel and beach equipment, the location, it's all great! This was our second stay at Poi 13 and hopefully not our last. Mahalo
Beautiful and quiet location away from the crowds. Centrally located between Volcano and Kona allowing exploring both directions with our oasis to rest and rejuvenate. The last 3 miles of winding road is not for the faint of heart but the view is completely worth it.
The rental was exactly as advertised and we enjoyed a peaceful week!!
We really enjoyed our stay, the property manager is awesome, and the place is exactly what it says it is, but we are not the typical travelers.
Location: This is near the fishing village of Miloli'i near the very southern tip of the west coast. Nearest "town" is Oceanview. Getting in and out involves driving a very steep and windy road, taking about 20 minutes each way at 15mph. It is almost exactly 1/2 way between the touristy "downtown" and the Volcano national park, about 1.5 hours to each. Speed limits on Hawaii are very low, and most roads one lane each way, with very limited places for passing, often stuck behind someone going slower than limit. Waze generally estimates the time accurately to within 5 minutes. Do the check before leaving, on wifi, because cell coverage is very spotty.
Property: really nice place, great furniture, layout, decor, art, amenities. Open plan, lots of light, all the comforts and tools of home, except no AC. Plenty of fans and ventilation. Lots of room. Room for a large party using the couches, beds, and hammock. Two caveats: Not much privacy. The bedroom does close, but any noise will be heard throughout the house. Also, the neighbor to the south is really close, and with windows open you can hear them (and presume they you). Mosquitoes everywhere on Island, so use OFF.
The area: Rustic. Local snorkeling not for beginners. Best beaches are Black Pebbles and 2 Step, both north on main road, about 45 min away.
Key is Relaxation.
This romantic seaside cottage lived up to it's claims. We loved the view, the art, the garden, and the lanai! Its well stocked with beach stuff and day trip supplies as well as games, books and movies. It's perfectly situated between great beaches on the kona side and the volcano park on the hilo side.
Comfortable nice quasi-off-the-grid home that enjoys sweeping views because the town is on top of a prior lava flow. I’d want other guests to know that it’s not close to anything but if you’ve got time to explore the island then you’re not particularly far from sights like volcano park either. It’s a quiet base to work from. There is a safer Miloii beach park 5 min drive away if “da rock” is just for confident swimmers. The gear cache (goggles kick boards chairs etc) was really appreciated! We loved kahalu u beach best. Amazing and easy for beginners
Had trouble with the electronic door lock which only worked intermittently. Never heard back from the owner about that.
And the clothes dryer didn't work. Otherwise our stay was just okay. The house was well stocked with kitchen and bath essentials.
Our family of three adults enjoyed the homey accommodation this quaint beach rental offered us. Comfortable beds, full functioning kitchen, huge screened in lanai to relax and enjoy the sunsets and listen to the crashing waves. It was the perfect place for our getaway to the Hawaiian Islands!
We had a great time at this cottage. We can hear the sound of the waves and we slept with fresh air every night. Expect to drive a little more to access your activities.
Here is a little quiz to see if this house is right for you:
1) Do you want to enjoy Hawaii like a local?
2) Are you ok with being far from town?
3) Do you want to wake up every morning to a gorgeous ocean view?
If you answered yes to these questions then this is the house for you.
The house is located about an hour from downtown Kona. One you turn to get into the neighborhood you will go down a 3 mile very windy road, not horrible in the day time but quite scary in the dark (SUV recommended).
The property is absolutely gorgeous once you get to it!! Beautiful layout, the downstairs courtyard was our favorite place to hang out. If you don’t mind driving everywhere then this is the place for you! There isn’t a washer and dryer so we had to hand wash our clothes, and this the first VRBO I have stayed at that didn’t have beach chairs.
Overall we really enjoyed our stay but next time we stay a littler closer to town with a house on a less scary road.
We loved the house but it was a bit too far away from Center of Captain Cook,. Check the map thoroughly and match it with the plan for your vacation. The house is a gem! Very calm area. Silent!
We loved the house. Wish I would have looked at how far away it was from everything. The rain water catchment system was different but worked just fine. Next time I’ll look for a rental with washer and dryer.
