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Cottage in Hawi with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

View, Value, Comfort, Clean, Gracious Host Available To Assist You In Planning

Cottage in Hawi with kitchen and patio
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free cottage has a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include a living plant wall. The cottage features a washing machine and a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop and a kitchen island. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a coffee/tea maker and a dining table, and other amenities include free WiFi and a patio. Housekeeping is available on request.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Kevin Maltz

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Farming classes
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Farming classes
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 500 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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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
Note from host: On approval.. $50 non-refundable pet fee.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: 1 child only

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 W88832639-01, TA-145-411-6864-01, 560030360000

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

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Hawi, HI

What's nearby

  • Big Island Eco Adventures 2 - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • ATV Outfitters - 21 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Pololu Valley Overlook - 25 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 54 min drive - 49.0 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 55 min drive - 48.3 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kings View Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gill's Lanai - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kohala Coffee Mill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bamboo Restaurant & Gallery - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is View, Value, Comfort, Clean, Gracious Host Available To Assist You In Planning pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at View, Value, Comfort, Clean, Gracious Host Available To Assist You In Planning?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at View, Value, Comfort, Clean, Gracious Host Available To Assist You In Planning?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is View, Value, Comfort, Clean, Gracious Host Available To Assist You In Planning located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Big Island Eco Adventures 2 and within 6 miles (10 km) of Kenjis House and Kamehameha Park. Kamehameha Statue and ATV Outfitters are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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View, Value, Comfort, Clean, Gracious Host Available To Assist You In Planning Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Wonderful views, wonderful hosts in a lovely location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Very secluded and private. Quiet and relaxing
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Staying at Donna and Kevin's place was amazing. Its out of the way, quiet and scenic, feels like a real get-away. I traveled with my 10-yr-old daughter and Kevin picked lemons and oranges with her in the backyard. A very memorable experience for her. Very much an outdoor feel, yet very cozy. A great home base to explore the north island. Hawi has a great local vibe on Friday nights :) We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Donna and Kevin have provided a perfect little slice of Kohala paradise. Rain or shine, this ohana is a wonderful retreat for us to recharge, reboot and restore ourselves. We're saddened that our schedule is such that we have to head out today. Otherwise we'd like to have remained for a longer visit. Thanks, Donna and Kevin!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

My time in this sweet accommodations was perfect. The beach is 20 minutes away and the hiking trails are plentiful. Each morning I would get a fresh orange or grapefruit from the tree in the yard and it was a real treat for this Alaskan in December! The hosts are willing to tell me about places in the community, like a great farmers market and some epic local scenic hikes. It was clean and comfy and out of the crowd wonderful. I really hope to return next year!

10/10

This property is a living botanical garden, replete with fruit trees and lovely plantings. Hosts Donna and Kevin have built a delightful, peaceful haven overlooking Maui across the channel. Not everyone wil enjoy using the outdoor toilet especially at night, but we didn’t mind, and the outdoor shower was a big hit with us! We had everything we needed for our 3 night stay plus had lots of advice from the hosts re local activities and resources. The location is not walkable to town but is about a ten minute, pretty drive there. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

This property is a wonderful break from the world!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

What a peaceful place, juicing oranges everyday felt like drinking the sun, striking views of the ocean, Maui, and the stars, absolutely loved the outdoor shower.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

To describe this place, with Donna and Kevin as the amazing host they were, feels near impossible. I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Big Island for a week and staying on this property could be the highlight of my own trip. So cozy, so privately mine, so beautiful. I highly recommend staying here and meeting Donna and Kevin because they were so helpful and wonderful and communicative to help me have the greatest week. Best recs from the hosts: Snorkel at Mahu Kona (best snorkeling I had all trip), drive up to Pololu and stop at Fresh Off The Grill for a poke bowl/nachos and then hike down to Pololu and sit and listen to the waves roll through the black rocks. Wow. Big Island is such a special place and so is Donna and Kevin's property. Please please please get out there and stay with these wonderful hosts and their dogs. Catch the sunset and say hi to the neighbors mini horse. Missing this place every day and plan to return! Mahola, Donna & Kevin
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10

Genuinely nice folks Kevin and Donna. I really appreciated their special customized touch to the accommodations which included a cozy bedroom and separate kitchen dining area. Bathroom and shower is outside in a garden area. Could use more lighting for walkway to bathroom area and maybe a dedicated umbrella. It’s generally quiet and peaceful giving one an immersive experience of the Hawaiian countryside. I really enjoy the occasional rain which is nice to sleep by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10

It is unlikely you will ever stay at a more beautiful, private, picturesque place on the big island at this price. Driving into the property, I simply could not believe how gorgeous the gardens were, nor the views across the orchard to the ocean and on to Maui. Breathtaking. All of which makes it so surprising that the accommodation itself is so funky, lacking in aesthetics and simple comforts (eg, a bed light to read by or any light to find the outdoor toilet). The bed itself was comfy and there were ample towels & beach chairs. Grateful to host for jumpstarting car battery!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2022

10/10

Awesome place to stay perfect amenities ,access ,views, landscape ,parking, and host. We would do it again in a heartbeat.

10/10

We used this place as our home away from home while we explored the island for a week. Its location, combined with very gracious hosts, made our experience unforgettable. Don’t miss the little coffee shop in Hawi. They make excellent Kona cold brew and the Thai tea ice cream was delicious! Thank you, Kevin and Donna!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

8/10

It was wonderful to share Kevin & Donna's lovely property with its outstanding views. We were even treated to a rare sight of snow on Maui's Haleakala across the 70 mile channel during our stay. The quiet upscale neighborhood was a very pleasant shift from our previous visits to the busy Kailua Kona area. It's much more fun to try and identify Hawaiian birds than waste time in traffic! We already knew our way around from 6 previous visits to the Big Island, so we just loaded up the beach gear that they provided and headed to our favorite spots. We soon found out snorkeling in the winter is not that great due to storm surge, but there's always some place safe to swim. You might have to drive 20 to 30 minutes though. Listening to the Humpback whales sing underwater was worth the drive! Groceries at Takata's in nearby Kapa'au are about a 4 mile drive, the prices are reasonable and selection o.k. The cottage with its separate buildings for the bedroom & kitchen worked fine for us. The need to use the outdoor toilet in the middle of the night takes a bit of getting used to (we're in our mid-60's) but the on demand hot outdoor shower was FUN. We would definitely recommend this property for those who like some adventure along with having creature comforts at the same time. Marilyn & Carl Feb.2019 o.k. On
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2019

8/10

We enjoyed our stay at the aloha cottage. It is way up the side of the mountain behind Hawi. It gives you a beautiful view of orchard, pasture, ocean and on a clear day, Maui. It is about 20 miles to Spencer Beach and Hapuna Beach. Kapa'a is great if you want to sit on the shore and watch the waves crash on the rocks. We love the North end of the island. Kevin and Donna are wonderful hosts. They gave recommendations on things to see and where to eat. They were there when needed and gave you space when appropriate. We would be happy to use this cottage again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10

Donna's place is exactly as described and just like the photos. It's in a perfect location. Hope to stay again! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10

This is the second time we’ve stayed at this property and it definitely won’t be the last. Donna upgraded us to the suite as this unit was taken, and it was awesome! Donna has put a lot of effort and love into making this property beautiful, comfortable and stocked with everything you need. You are surrounded by rolling pastures, fruit trees, curated tropical flower gardens, birds and serenity. You can see the beautiful Pacific ocean in the distance. I slept on average 10+ hours a night here because it is so peaceful and quiet. Her place is just a short drive from town where there are restaurants, shops and an awesome farmers market every Saturday morning. I recommend both of her properties 100%. Thank you Donna for another incredible stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10

We loved the privacy and views of this stay amidst delicious citrus trees, which super helpful and warm owner, Donna, encouraged us to enjoy as our own. We liked the location - close-ish to some great hikes but also in easy reach of the kohala beaches. Warmly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10

This is an extremely well thought out little cottage. A very comfortable stay on a property that has been meticulously landscaped so there is always beauty surrounding you! The views are amazing from this property (and it was cloudy!). It is worth a leisurely stroll just to view the botanical garden-like vegetation. The outdoor bathroom was "bali" style and ended up being very enjoyable, though some might find showering outside a bit chilly at times. The attention to design details for the property is truly worthy of magazine coverage! This was perhaps the best vacation rental place we have ever experienced (and we've rented a lot). The owners are very welcoming. Wifi was intermittent, but owners allowed use of the main house wifi in laundry room area (the garage of main house). Keep in mind, as this is forested area, you may see "bugs" venture inside. It is not sprayed to death like a resort would be, so don't freak out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10

Great visit, there was a power outage and Donna did everything to make our stay comfortable. We would love to return someday!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10

Very welcoming host and a lovely experience!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10

This was a very peaceful and beautiful property and Donna was very friendly and kind to share with us some local beach access points that were incredibly beautiful. We loved the beauty of this area. The cabins were very very clean and the grounds were immaculate. The kitchen and sleeping area were well equipped and comfortable. This would be the perfect place to go to write a book or focus on a project without distraction! If you're wanting to be close to restaurants and shops, this probably wouldn't be the place for you but it's great for hiking and rejuvenating! Mahalo Donna!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10

Our place was very comfortable, quiet, and well-equipped with stunning views in a private, beautifully landscaped setting. Donna and Kevin suggested hikes, beaches, farmers markets, and events we may have missed. We would return in a minute for a longer stay with friends and family! So appreciate all!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10

We returning every year. It’s the only one of 15+ Big Island cottages, which we stayed in for the past 5yrs, that we keep coming back to. Quiet, relaxing and wonderful hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Next time we are staying for a month... lovred the property, convience to town and beaches. Loved it all
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2017