Beautiful tropical plants and flowers, comfortable living area, roomy outdoor bathroom, shower head nice and tall with good pressure and plenty of hot water. Wonderful million dollar views. Far enough south to make it a short drive (about an hour and 20 minutes)to the volcano.
What a great way to vacation! All the amenities we could need. So serene and peaceful- remote but not in a bad way!
Harry was great really would not have minded getting know him, cool dude. loved the privacy at the end of our days in such a beautiful setting, it was definitely Hawaii.
The cabin is perfect and the property is beautiful. Harry was a great host. The cabin is stocked with condiments and spices as well as coolers, beach chairs and boogie boards. It’s a bit of a drive from Kona but it’s a beautiful drive that passes by beaches, coffee shops, restaurants and fruit stands. We loved everything about our stay here.
Exactly as Harry describes it on VRBO. Especially peaceful. If you’re more comfortable being surrounded by a lot of neighbors instead of in a peaceful rainforest, then it’s possible you wouldn’t be so comfortable here. We liked driving off to things and then coming back to this little Haven for the evenings. We were also both under the weather, unfortunately, for most of our time on the big island, so this was a perfect place to recuperate!
What a lovely cottage with a magnificent view of the ocean! Super clean and beautifully decorated. The pictures are very accurate; this is a beautiful place to stay. Harry is the best host, so generous with tips about everything local. The cottage is furnished with lots of beach items which made our visits to the beaches just perfect. We loved the curious geckos and the charming chickens. Best stay ever!the
We loved staying here! The evening views were awesome and the host is very responsive and helpful.
The home overlooks the ocean and it is a comfortable elevation so it just about ideal temperatures. We enjoyed the separation from the hustle of downtown and the country feel of Captain Cook area. Property was beautiful and comfortable, host was warm and friendly. This was a great stay, we enjoyed our time here thoroughly.
Many thanks to Harry for the gracious hospitality. The location was scenic, quiet and off grid but with good accommodations. On site laundry facilities and more efficient internet Wi-Fi would have been ideal. Driving 18 miles to do laundry was not in the property description when first considering the property. Overall the stay was great. Many thanks again!
Very private tropical location, all the amenities plus extras for borrowing while being away from the property. Drive to town takes a while but being close to town not important to us. Owner friendly and helpful with suggestions. Enjoyed the view, privacy, instant hot water for shower, and geckos :).
Tucked into a beautiful tropical garden is a guest cottage with a large four poster bed, a patio with ocean views, and a separate bathroom that gives you the experience of living in the jungle while having all the comforts of home. The separate ‘Mango Hut’ for additional guests is a lovely little space with great views of the ocean and Kona coast. Watch the sun set and listen to birds, frogs and the occasional rooster. All the sounds of Hawaii! Everything was perfect, Harry is a very friendly host and we enjoyed the garden tour! Will be returning on our next visit to the Big Island.
We absolutely loved our time spent off the beaten path at the cottage. It was a good location to explore the Captain Cook area and to do things outside of Kona.
Checking in was easy and we found the cottge very clean. We don't cook much beyond breakfast and snacks but the kitchen was well-equipped for any meal you might want to prepare. The property is beautifully landscaped and the view facing west makes for spectacular sunsets. The rural location is peaceful and quiet. The mattress was very comfortable, and the bedding was high-quality. Ample fluffy towels were available. Harry provides everything you might want for quality beach-adventures, so that is a great benefit. We traveled with a friend, and she loved having her own private space in the mango grove meditation room. The view from the meditation hut is even more expansive than the view from the lanai! I would say this property is perfect for 3 adults, or two adults and a couple of older kids. The property is remote, and the driveway is kind of hard to see, so I would suggest scheduling your arrival before dark, if you decide to stay here. Harry is the perfect host. He is friendly and available, but not at all intrusive. We would love to stay here again when we visit south Kona.
Harry's place exceeded our expectations! As we drove in, it looked like we were entering a botanical garden. I took dozens of photos the first evening of sunset, and the porch was the perfect place to do that. There were lovely bouquets set around the bungalow and bathroom to welcome us. We cooked in or barbecued every evening to enjoy the ambience. We enjoyed glasses of wine on the outbuilding's porch overlooking the ocean and listening to the coqui frogs and roosters. This was my first experience with a separate bathroom, shower facility but it was as comfortable as could be with modern plumbing and plenty of hot water. A couple times we got to visit with Harry and truly enjoyed his knowledge of volcanic history and other stories as he left the mainland years ago. We look forward to a future stay and hope that can be soon! Thank you, Harry, for sharing your beautiful home.
Thanks Harry for an amazing stay in your jungle retreat. My husband and I were amazed at the truly incredible sunsets and gorgeous views outside every window. To be immersed in nature so totally was rejuvenating. Even the drive down to the cabin was absolutely stunning. Thanks for your suggestions on local beaches and use of snorkeling/beach equipment, so handy! You were an amazing host. Much Mahalo!
Thanks Harry for an amazing stay in your jungle retreat. My husband and I were amazed at the truly incredible sunsets and gorgeous views outside every window. To be immersed in nature so totally was rejuvenating. Even the drive down to the cabin was absolutely stunning. Thanks for your suggestions on local beaches and use of snorkeling/beach equipment, so handy! You were an amazing host. Much Mahalo!
We did not complete our stay. Left early due to unforeseen conditions. Harry was kind enough to quickly refund us for the remainder of our trip
We did not complete our stay. Left early due to unforeseen conditions. Harry was kind enough to quickly refund us for the remainder of our trip
This is a great little cottage. We enjoyed exploring big Hawaii from this base. We drove around the entire island and this was the perfect spot to come back to. The extra flippers, cooler, beach mat and beach umbrella were perfect for day trips. Would highly recommend it.
This is a great little cottage. We enjoyed exploring big Hawaii from this base. We drove around the entire island and this was the perfect spot to come back to. The extra flippers, cooler, beach mat and beach umbrella were perfect for day trips. Would highly recommend it.
I could go on and on about how beautiful the location is, how great the owner is and how great the cottage is but one of my favorite features was the beach stuff provided! Coolers, chairs, umbrellas, towels, snorkel gear - all available. What a game changer! We packed charcuterie and searched out remote beaches for quiet picnics and snorkeling. Having beach gear was a huge plus!
I could go on and on about how beautiful the location is, how great the owner is and how great the cottage is but one of my favorite features was the beach stuff provided! Coolers, chairs, umbrellas, towels, snorkel gear - all available. What a game changer! We packed charcuterie and searched out remote beaches for quiet picnics and snorkeling. Having beach gear was a huge plus!
As much fun as visiting the island was, the best part was coming “home” to Makalani Oceanview and the beautiful setting.
I must say that this was a treat to stay here. A very beautiful setting. Lots of natural beauty. The Mango hut was a perfect accommodation for our adult son....gave him space and privacy. Harry is a really helpful and welcoming host. Thanks so much.....
When i booked this property i was looking for a quiet, secluded, out of the way place. I got two out of three.
A great place to stay. Relaxing. Lots of extras to use: coolers, beach chairs and umbrella, lotions, bug spray, well stocked spices, etc. Good communication throughout the process. Would return in a heartbeat.
A great place to stay. Relaxing. Lots of extras to use: coolers, beach chairs and umbrella, lotions, bug spray, well stocked spices, etc. Good communication throughout the process. Would return in a heartbeat.
We enjoyed our stay. Harry, the host, was very responsive and accommodating. We loved the sounds of the frogs at night and the fresh air in our space. My daughter was a bit scared of the geckos, but we came to appreciate them because they ate the plentiful mosquitoes. My only complaint was that the space was not as clean as I expected. It was fine and acceptable, but not amazing. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.
We enjoyed our stay. Harry, the host, was very responsive and accommodating. We loved the sounds of the frogs at night and the fresh air in our space. My daughter was a bit scared of the geckos, but we came to appreciate them because they ate the plentiful mosquitoes. My only complaint was that the space was not as clean as I expected. It was fine and acceptable, but not amazing. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.
Beautiful landscape with unobstructed ocean view. Feral pigs , asian pheasants and Hawaiian chickens were entertaining. We snorkelled almost every day in February when it was raining everywhere but Kona. Harry, the owner/host, was very helpful and accomodating.
