I usually stay at Mauna Kea or Four Seasons and have rented homes all over the world. This home is the best I’ve been in. The location is breathtaking every minute of the day. There’s very little it doesn’t have besides fresh food and people who cook will find just about anything you’d need to make a great meal for many. I can’t wait to return!
Christopher S.
Aug 02, 2025
We loved our stay at the Cove! The pool and hot tub were amazing. The drive to and from the house is an experience of its own. Just plan on lots of driving if you stay here. About an hour to just about anything.
If you are looking for something away from the hustle and bustle, this is the place to be. This is a beautiful property with great amenities. Being further south was really great for visiting all of the locations that are too far from Kona proper. Volcanoes National Park, Pualu’u black sand beach, South Point and Kula Kai Caverns are all fairly close. The road down to the house is quite twisty, but beautiful. Melanie and Craig were fantastic hosts. Highly recommend!
Me and my family had a wonderful stay. Home is well equipped for any occasion. Communication with the host was great. House was exactly as pictured, clean, with comfortable beds. We truly loved our experience here and can’t wait to come back!
The property exceeded expectations. It was beautiful. The hosts thought of everything.
Loved the location right on shore the waves crashing all night. Quiet neighborhood.
The pictures do not do this place justice. We had plenty of room and loved the breezes that blowed through the home. They provided everything we could have possibly needed. Thank you and we hope to come back here. I would live here if possible, we loved it that much. Just a heads up to everyone the pool water was cold, its heated only by the sun and for me my body can't handle that but my kid played in it some.
We arrived at the home after wonderful communication with the hosts. What an amazing place and stocked with everything we could possibly want. Kitchen had spices and dishes for all our cooking needs. The outside pool area was full of games and family activities. Ping pong, ladder ball, bowling,. Large library of books and the TV had multiple streaming options. This vacation home had something for everyone. We highly recommend and look forward to returning.
Our stay was excellent. Perfect view of the sunsets with the sounds of the ocean splashing against the rocks. Nice breezes when the windows and doors are open, just make sure the ceiling fans are going the right direction, easy to hit the wrong button on the remote in the dark. The hosts responded quickly to any questions we had and we appreciated that they were able to accommodate a late checkout for us. Be sure to check out all of the storage boxes and shed, you'll find pretty much everything you need for a day at the beach. The kids loved the saltwater pool
We had the most wonderful time The Cove at Milolii’! Excellent communication with Melanie. The home was amazing, great views and amenities! This home had everything we needed and more. Would definitely stay again.
This was our second time staying at this house and it felt like coming home. The entire house is well stocked, comfortable and welcoming. Be sure to stock up on groceries before you drive down and enjoy your own private paradise you'll never want to leave.
The view was breathtaking and the hosts were highly responsive. There were five of us in our party and everyone had their own space. The views from the porch and downstairs outdoor area were incredible and the hosts had everything we needed their and ready.
The view was absolutely incredible! The owners were friendly and accommodating! By far the best trip and staying experience we have ever had!
Great view! Staying right on the lava rock coast was great. The waves were peaceful. The 2 spots at the end of the roads were great to walk to for snorkeling at one and sight seeing at the other.
The personal pool and spa tub was wonderful!
Craig was helpful to us with a wifi issue and tips on what to do.
We did have some roaches and millipedes so keep your stuff off the ground. No AC as the house is open concept (with screens) but the breeze was great to stay cool.
The drive is very curvy from the main road to the house. Takes about 15 minutes. Worth the drive but important to know if leaving to explore each day.
Would definitely recommend.
If you are looking for a magnificent and quiet location, do not look any further, this is it!
We absolutely loved everything about it. Stunning views above and under water. The house has everything you need and even more. Conveniently located between Kona and the National Park, and pretty close to a lot of great beaches and coves. Melanie and Craig were extremely welcoming, super responsive, and communicative about the kinda “remote” location of their property. We will be back!
Property description is very accurate. The pool, patio and views exceeded my expectations. Numerous games and activities are provided! Highly recommended!
This vacation was truly AMAZING!
The home is GORGEOUS!
The property is STUNNING!
The views are BREATHTAKING!
My `ohana relaxed and spent quality time together, away from the demands of work and school. We made beautiful memories and explored the south end of the island.
Everything in the house is perfect. The house is spacious; the kitchen is well stocked; the patio games are entertaining; the pool is relaxing. Walking and fishing on the shoreline was thrilling. The water in the cove is clear, and you can see the colorful fish below. There was always a cool breeze blowing through the house. There is an abundance of board games, puzzles, and books. My favorite part was sitting on the blue lounge chair in the pool, under the umbrella, reading a book. My hubby's favorite part was hearing the waves crashing on the rocky shoreline at night and fishing. Our teen's favorite part was the pool. Mahalo for having us, and we look forward to our next stay!
We stayed here for 5 nights and it had everything we could have needed. Dolphins and whales were a bonus! The hot tub was amazing and the house was so breezy and comfortable. We loved it!
What an amazing home! We truly enjoyed our stay as we soaked in the sunshine by the pool, watched sunsets on the lanai, and listened to the crashing ocean waves. It is well worth the drive down the hill. True paradise! The home was clean and well appointed and we would definitely love to return! Thank you Melanie and Craig for sharing your home with us!
Wow, the property is beautifully located at the oceans edge with amazing views to enjoy. The house has a fully stocked kitchen and all kinds of activities ping pong, yard games a large cabinet of board games. It’s a lovely neighborhood for a morning walk. We recommend 5⭐️
Our family had a wonderful time enjoying the island of Hawaii! Being able to stay at Melanie and Craig’s residence was an added bonus. The outdoor space along with the beautiful infinity pool overlooking the ocean was one of my favorite things about the house. The sunsets were truly amazing. Definitely worth waiting for either in the pool or the lanai! As mentioned by others the road to get to the place has lots of turns, but there’s fruit stands along the way! The neighborhood was quiet and our family enjoyed morning walks in the area.
If you never tire of looking and listening at, and into the ocean, this is the place for you!
The pool was the #1 amenity, lots of space #2.
Hope to return! Mahalo!
If you never tire of looking and listening at, and into the ocean, this is the place for you!
The pool was the #1 amenity, lots of space #2.
Hope to return! Mahalo!
Stayed for week for part of my honeymoon. Loaded up on food and drinks at Costco and relaxed most of the days. Drove to Kona for night time scuba and to the Volcano National Park for hiking. But other than that we stayed put. Falling asleep and waking up to the waves was fantastic
Stayed for week for part of my honeymoon. Loaded up on food and drinks at Costco and relaxed most of the days. Drove to Kona for night time scuba and to the Volcano National Park for hiking. But other than that we stayed put. Falling asleep and waking up to the waves was fantastic
Beautiful home with plenty of room to spread out. The kitchen was very well stocked and had everything we needed. Immediate response from host when we had questions. Loved having all the beach chairs etc. when we headed to the beach. For those with allergies, know that the house is completely open with no air conditioning so bring your allergy medicine.
Beautiful home with plenty of room to spread out. The kitchen was very well stocked and had everything we needed. Immediate response from host when we had questions. Loved having all the beach chairs etc. when we headed to the beach. For those with allergies, know that the house is completely open with no air conditioning so bring your allergy medicine.
As others have mentioned -- It is a beautiful place! We agree with all the positive comments and would hope to stay again. One of our favorite days on the trip was spent at the house and not leaving for sightseeing until that evening. A few things to consider (just for more information) -- to help with air circulation, three of the bedrooms don't have ceilings and are open air above the standard wall heights. The window coverings are lightweight, so it is difficult to sleep late. Also, it was nice at the end of our stay that Melanie communicated that our leftover food could be left in the refrigerator to possibly feed their chickens! Great interaction, except for a small issue (a month before our trip) when we had to shorten our reservation by a couple of days and hosts were unwilling to accommodate our new schedule. We stayed our first night in Kona -- which ended up being a positive experience too. I would definitely recommend this amazing oceanfront home.
As others have mentioned -- It is a beautiful place! We agree with all the positive comments and would hope to stay again. One of our favorite days on the trip was spent at the house and not leaving for sightseeing until that evening. A few things to consider (just for more information) -- to help with air circulation, three of the bedrooms don't have ceilings and are open air above the standard wall heights. The window coverings are lightweight, so it is difficult to sleep late. Also, it was nice at the end of our stay that Melanie communicated that our leftover food could be left in the refrigerator to possibly feed their chickens! Great interaction, except for a small issue (a month before our trip) when we had to shorten our reservation by a couple of days and hosts were unwilling to accommodate our new schedule. We stayed our first night in Kona -- which ended up being a positive experience too. I would definitely recommend this amazing oceanfront home.
In celebration of Mom's 66th birthday, Our group of 7, ages 22-66, were blessed w 6 incredible days at The Cove.
The home is a true gem w Incredible unobstructed views of the Pacific. Each morning, after soaking in the seaside hottub, we shared breakfast and coffee on the upstairs patio overlooking the ocean.
Our days were filled w MAGIC and The Cove served as the perfect homebase... Its approximately 60 minutes from downtown Kona. While some my find that travel time inconvenient, i DID NOT. The drive from Kona, and especially down Milolii Rd. (😆) is exhilarating in itself. Every day was an adventure... and The Cove's location added to it.
The hosts were incredibly prompt replying to any questions we may have had.
Mom had the best bdayEVER!
Two in our group got engaged!
MAGIC!
