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Off grid Cottage on a small farm, fabulous ocean views.

Holiday home in Captain Cook with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
On a picturesque mac nut farm in South Kona, this tiny house offers an off-grid retreat. Enjoy the simple pleasures of being completely self-sufficient on a small working farm about an hour south of Kailua-Kona.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Off grid Cottage on a small farm, fabulous ocean views.

Once a coffee shack, this is a unique tiny off grid home on a small Macadamia nut farm. The space has a small bedroom with a comfy queen sized bed and a futon couch for extra guests. No children under 8 years old, please.

There is a full kitchen with a gas 5 burner cooktop (no oven), a full sized refrigerator, and all the things you will need to cook your meals at home.

The bathroom has a beautiful tiled shower with on-demand hot water.

There is a large, fully screened in private lanai to enjoy fabulous ocean views and nature. This is a great place to get away from it all and hang out and relax.

There are many fruit trees on the farm for your enjoyment.

We have some of the most beautiful beaches nearby, historical sights, local farms and markets, and Kona coffee farms that produce some of the best coffee in the world.

There is one other separately rented cabin on the property.

Please keep in mind this is an off-grid property with catchment water for showers and washing dishes but guests must provide their own drinking water.

We are located in the back country. There are 5 stay cats that like to visit guests as well as chickens, pigs and goats.

There are no stores within walking distance. Bus services are limited and 2 miles from our location. I strongly recommend renting a car for your stay here.

We have wifi
We are located
1.5 hours, 43mi to Kona airport
1 hour, 35mi to Kailua-kona
1.5 hours, 63mi to Volcanoes National Park
20 min, 14 miles to stores and restaurants in Ocean View.

This is an off grid system. Please do not book if you use medical equipment of any kind.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number TA-142-021-5296-01, GE-142-021-5296-01

About the area

Map
Captain Cook, HI

What's nearby

  • Papa Bay - 16 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Manuka State Park - 20 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Manuka State Wayside Park - 20 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Pebbles Beach - 23 min drive - 19.3 km
  • South Kona Beaches - 23 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai Grindz and More - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Off grid Cottage on a small farm, fabulous ocean views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Off grid Cottage on a small farm, fabulous ocean views. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Off grid Cottage on a small farm, fabulous ocean views. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Off grid Cottage on a small farm, fabulous ocean views. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Off grid Cottage on a small farm, fabulous ocean views. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Papa Bay and within 12 miles (20 km) of Ka Lae Paakai and Manuka State Park. Manuka State Wayside Park and Pebbles Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Off grid Cottage on a small farm, fabulous ocean views. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Dee's farm was clean and peaceful with an amazing view. Great location to explore the South end of the big island.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Neat place

We enjoyed the view and size of house. We knew the cats were there outside, all 5 were friendly. There was some cat fur on the towels that was not expected. The checking instructions were clear, we had a little trouble finding the driveway in the dark. That was easier during the daylight the next day. All of the amenities we expected were easy to find and the host responded appropriately to all our questions. Would stay at the big house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Above Expectations

Thank you Dee for sharing your beautiful rental. The house was super clean upon arrival and far exceeded our expectations. The screened in Lanaii was such a wonderful spot to watch the gorgeous sunsets. The fresh mango salsa we made with fruit straight from the tree was the best we ever tasted! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the location for us was perfect. Thanks for the tip on the beach, best one on the island!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely hidden gem

We loved staying here. The cats were a bonus. This lovely greyish cat sat on my lap while drinking coffee on the lanai. Cottage was well stocked to make food. Picked up water before our arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sierra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Honest Review

Thank you Dee for welcoming us to your lovely home! Dee was thorough with communication and available for support as needed.The property is further from Kona than we were anticipating (about an hour drive on the windy roads) but has a gorgeous view of the ocean.The inside of the farmhouse (#3) was very clean and comfortable and we appreciated having use of a full-size kitchen and refrigerator.A few unexpected things that might be helpful for visitors to know in advance: There are chickens and ROOSTER that live on-site. The rooster was crowing throughout our first night and they were roosting very close to the house, making it difficult for our sensitive sleepers-so bring earplugs and an eye mask!There is limited hot/lukewarm water in the kitchen and bathroom sinks and the hot water in the shower was not working. Dee was very communicative and did offer us an alternative place to shower on-site, but this was unexpected and unresolved during our two-day stay.There is no drinking water on site either, which was communicated in our check-in info.It is remote, which is lovely, and good to be prepared for.Will look forward to visiting again, and thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best bang for the buck on South Island

Just that- you will not find a better place to stay in the area, for the money. Great host, amazing view, comfortable bed, well set-up kitchen, close to many of the out-of-the-way beaches between Kona and Volcano. And awesome lanai kitties that love skritches. Will definitely be back when we're in the South again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Farm with a View

We were looking to get away from the crowds, get a Hawaiian experience away from town. Dee's Farm did all this and got us a nice view of sunsets over the ocean. Prepare to be off grid, there are farm animals around.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Capucine V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A piece of paradise!

We had a very good time in the cottage! The place is as expected and even better. Great views, quiet (outside of nature noise of course), clean, very confortable bed in the main house. Our 12 years old daughter loved the cats and they returned it well 😉. It was our second time in Milolii and we will come back to the cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Isabelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a small family or a couple

It's a great place south of Captain Cook if you don't expect luxury. Everything you need is there and the view at sunset is wonderful. Note that there were cats that will be in the lanai and you will have to give them food (provided on place) and water. We were surprised. Otherwise
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place

This was a wonderful place to stay! It was clean, comfortable, and very enjoyable. The grounds were beautiful. We enjoyed the lanai very much with a beautiful view of the ocean. Dena was a most gracious hostess, very friendly, and very helpful. I would recommend this place without reservation.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Evelyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach shack by the ocean

Loved the property not keen stayz management
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Pam N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful quiet setting with Ocean view

Dee’s Farm House is a great place to enjoy your time in Hawai’i away from the crowds and congestion of the more touristy areas between Kailua-Kona and Captain Cook. The accommodation was about what we expected-- a small unique, and basic house in the midst of semi-rural countryside on the southwest side of the island of Hawai’i. Nearby are small farms growing coffee, macadamia nuts, avocados and oranges. We enjoyed the easy access to fresh fruits and vegetables, as there are small stands all around the area. We really enjoyed the lanai (screen porch) with views ranging from the beautiful tropical gardens in the yard to a 120-degree view of the ocean a couple of miles away. The nearby “tree-house” is an extra bedroom connected to the main house along its deck. The house itself is abit quirky, sits up on stilts, and as expected, is completely off-the-grid. For modern city folks that could mean basic, slower, internet (not super-fast), partial cellphone coverage (one-bar), and the need to conserve electricity if there has been a cloudy stretch of weather; or conserve wash and shower water if it has not been raining much. (They provide drinking water via a 5-gallon dispenser in the house.) If you’re up for staying in a unique home in a semi-rural area and/or have lived off-the-grid before, you’ll probably fit right in. The home is located near the “end of the road” Miloli’i fishing village, and we could hear the surf pounding the rocks along the shore. The roosters start the day by crowing around 5 am, so if you are a light sleeper, you may get an earlier than usual start to your days. Dee provided us with great travel advice, including how to access a nearby beach that is a hidden gem. The renter should know that this home is a 40-minute drive from most Captain Cook tourist activities, and an hour’s drive to the Kona area, but it's also an hour closer to Volcano National Park than those main tourist areas.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great visit to Dee’s Farm

We had a lovely stay at Dee’s place. The house is cozy and cute. Our daughter loved being in the treehouse. The house has all the basics and has beautiful views of the ocean. We also enjoyed giving our cooking scraps to to Dee’s chickens. We loved exploring the area and appreciated Dee’s suggestions. Our only feedback is this…. The listing says Captain Cook, but it is really about 20 mins south of the town. Not knowing the Big Island very well, this surprised us and caused a quick scramble to re-think our activities. We changed plans and focused our visit to areas south and the volcano area. It would help other visitors to clarify this. We would also suggest that Dee add some lighting to the bedroom area. There are no lights in the main bedroom so we ended up using our phones and flashlights to read in the evening. Overall, the house is great and we loved exploring the area. We found road side stands selling fresh fruit and delicious homemade bread. We hiked all over, explored many beaches (ask Dee for insider info), and we visited Volcanoes Natl Park. A great trip. Thank you Dee!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tree House in Paradise

We enjoyed our stay on this property. It is cozy, but workable for a few adults. Be forewarned that you will need to bring your own drinking water. You will be rewarded with a view of the ocean and the sounds of wildlife. Geckos joined us on the walkway between the main house & tree house. Also, free range roosters start the day early. The location seemed to be about right for a serene setting between Captain Cook and Oceanview. Plenty of snorkeling nearby as well as coffee farms and a National Historical Park. We'd stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022