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Rustic retreat with panoramic views, tropical gardens, & biodynamic produce!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Kaunakakai, HI
  • Napili Bay
  • Kapalua Beach
  • Halawa Bay Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Kapalua, HI (JHM-West Maui)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rustic retreat with panoramic views, tropical gardens, & biodynamic produce!

Pu'u O Hoku Ranch offers a unique getaway for travelers seeking a rustic retreat. You can hike, swim, stargaze, surf, and see a working ranch in action. Pu'u O Hoku is one of the few places in the islands where you can feel Hawaii as it once was. The Sunrise cottage is just a short drive from the black-sand beaches of Halawa Valley.

On the hill above the bustle of the ranch, surrounded by tropical gardens, with panoramic windows offering views over the bluffs to the ocean, the Sunrise Cottage is perfect for romantic getaways or small groups. Master bedroom with a queen bed, second bedroom with two twins, spacious living and dining room, fully-equipped kitchen, two bathrooms, and a shaded lanai.

The Sunrise cottage was built in the 1930s in a classic Hawaiian ranch style, furnished with Balinese and Hawaiian wood and textiles. The cottage is off the grid and runs on renewable energy, the water onsite is from our well.

We can also deliver fresh biodynamic and organic produce as well as fresh beef and venison to your cottage for you to cook during your stay!

Property manager

Pu'u O Hoku Office
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 2580150060000, GE-089-736-1920-01, TA-089-736-1920-01

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kaunakakai

Located in Kaunakakai, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Our Lady of Seven Sorrows and Hokukano-Ualapue Complex are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kapalua Golf Resort Bay Course and Kapalua Resort. Snorkelling and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Kaunakakai, HI

What's nearby

  • Moaʻula and Hipuapua Falls - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Honouliwai Bay - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Kumimi Beach - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Halawa Bay Beach - 10 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Moloka'i Beaches - 41 min drive - 33.9 km

Getting around

  • Hoolehua, HI (MKK-Molokai) - 75 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic retreat with panoramic views, tropical gardens, & biodynamic produce! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic retreat with panoramic views, tropical gardens, & biodynamic produce! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic retreat with panoramic views, tropical gardens, & biodynamic produce! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic retreat with panoramic views, tropical gardens, & biodynamic produce! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Moaʻula and Hipuapua Falls, Halawa Bay Beach and Honouliwai Stream. Honouliwai Bay is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 84 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

S. Reba M.

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

Spectacular Views at the Ranch

The lodge pool was outstanding!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The most ahhhmazing place!

We just loved every minute of it!! Thank you for the incredible hospitality and hosting us on the ranch.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol h.

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

Stunning views

Remote setting providing peace, quiet and relaxation on a working farm and ranch. Hospitality staff were responsive to our needs, the gardener gave a wonderful tour of the farm and gfit store staff were all so helpful.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

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

Beautiful authentic stay

This is a charming and unique setting on the Pu’u O Hoku ranch. We enjoyed bird watching , watching the sunrise from the cove in the Halawa Valley, and exploring the lush landscape.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Outstanding retreat

My wife and i spent 4 nights/5 days here and absolutely loved it. Hit a local grocery store on the way in and you really never need to leave this wonderful little bungalow, other than to pick up some dried apple bananas and other snacks at the nearby ranch store. Everyone was incredibly friendly and we had 4 of the most incredible sunrises! Take a nice book or two and some hiking shoes and escape the rat race with this beautiful slice of old Hawaii! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun E.

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

Lovely Long Weekend

It's the perfect place to get away for some pleasant cabin weather for books, board games, and yard games with the family. Our daughters (6 & 7) had a great time with the garden tour and horseback riding, and Halawa beach is a short drive away.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

East End Bliss

Beautiful serene place to experience with very friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Del C.

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

Great Stay on Molokai

Truly a wonderful holiday destination. The ranch is the best place to stay on Molokai and we cannot recommend Sunrise Cottage on Pu'u O Hoku Ranch highly enough. Nani was so kind from the initial email in January. We arrived at a clean, beautifully appointed cabin filled with locally grown floral arrangements and a refrigerator supplied with a bag of produce grown on the ranch, eggs (the best we have ever eaten!) from the ranch, beef from cattle at the ranch and fruit grown on the ranch. What a delicious treat and we did our best to eat it all and had to get more eggs. Beds super comfortable, great walking trails all around the ranch. Cannot recommend enough the garden tour with Ahiku, horseback riding with Sarah, the store employees Nadia and Cathy, and everyone we encountered at the ranch -- just awesome people, proud of their job, the ranch and their island. We just loved our stay and hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tylor S.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy C.

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

9 nights at Pu'u O Hoku

Property is just as described. Remote, quiet except for helicopters. Hiking on the property locations changes from day to day due to hunting on the property. Lots of bird song. Good internet access and WIFI. Helpful and pleasant staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

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

Hawaii

Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody W.

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

Woodlands

Fantastic, serene, beautiful property with outstanding viewsGorgeous plants around cottage Lots of room, great showers Highly recommend!!Opportunity to learn about Ranch, and access horses for trail rides if desired
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

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

60th birthday get-away

Absolutely beautiful setting. The house has "mana". Loved the rustic and stylish interior. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt G.

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

Pure serenity

My son and I really loved staying at the sunrise cottage. We felt like we had the ranch to ourselves! The fresh food provided was amazing and the cottage had everything we needed. We’ll be recommending it to our friends and family and would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean A.

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

Magical Time Away

The sunrise cabin was everything we wanted when we disconnected from work. Everything from the location, beautiful scenery, comfy bed, great meat and produce from the host … we could have asked for a more perfect vacation. 10/10 would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noël N.

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

Beautiful, cozy getaway

My family had been looking forward to this trip for over a year, and I was prepared for something much more rustic but the cottage was wonderfully modern with recently renovated bathrooms, a fully stocked kitchen, and even super-fast WiFi. Even when it was raining hard outside, we felt safe and cozy indoors and it was nice to have almost the whole property to ourselves since no one was in the lodge at the time. Nani was so sweet and wonderful and I was glad we got to meet her in person.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

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

Sunrise cottage

My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at the sunrise cottage. We appreciated our host stocking the kitchen with fresh fruit, veggies, eggs and meat from the ranch as our flight got in late and we didn’t have time to grocery shop. We enjoyed a hike right from the cottage up into the hills.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea Reiser P.

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

Like stepping back in time…

We loved everything about our stay. Nani was super helpful, ensuring everything was nothing less than perfect. It really was like stepping back in time. The cottage is beautiful and comfortable, the ranch grounds gorgeous and mystical, the produce and meat from the ranch store fresh and delicious. One of those trips that stays with you, a memory in which the mind can wander and take refuge.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Check-in was difficult as it was in the dark and there were no lights on or “house numbers@ but once

The ranch is so respectful of nature, all organic cleaners used and fruits & vegetables are available, awaiting our arrival. Staff is unbelievable, so accommodating and thoughtful!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

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

On the Edge

Rising early at the Sunrise House, I was gifted with an amazing greeting from a Hawaiian Pueo (Owl) that flew up from the canyon below, back lit by the rising sun, and then flew over the house. There is something magical about this place - the gentle breeze that flows through the house, the quiet, the distant horizon, and of course, the stars at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan C.

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

Lovely Molokai

Beautiful stay. Quite for sure. Thank you for the hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle K.

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

Magical stay at the ranch

My partner and I were absolutely enchanted by the sunrise cottage, the ranch and the entire island. The cottage itself is roomy, well cared for, clean and full of beautiful character -- not to mention it's a one-of-a-kind abode on a magical tropical hilltop! We felt very much at home there. Nani and the ranch team were so wonderful, and we want to give Nani and Zoe special shout outs for helping us with horseback and beach adventures. We really felt so lucky to find this place and to spend time there. A true gem which feels harder and harder to find. Thank you so much, Nani and team! <3
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil A.

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

Incredible Week at Pu’u O Hoku Ranch

We had an incredible week at Pu’u O Hoku Ranch. Nani and the entire ranch team were incredibly communicative both before and during our stay, and suggested so many wonderful activities both on and off the ranch property. The cottage was amazing, with beautiful view overlooking the green hills of the ranch and glimpses of the sea. The day bed with huge picture frame windows was perfect for afternoon naps. We did all the suggested hikes and made a point to watch the sunrise every morning. We hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely get away from it all spot

Was on a mom daughter trip and went to a yoga retreat at the lodge. It was lovely to stay at the Sunrise Cottage and live simply for five nights. Best to buy your groceries in the small town by the airport as there is not much out there. There can be mosquitoes so bring bug spray. Beds were comfortable and great water pressure! I brought some more light to do and laundry as there are no laundry facilities on site. Would definitely stay there again on the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Pu'u O Hoku Office

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Pu'u O Hoku Ranch is a family-owned biodynamic and organic ranch and farm, rustic retreat center, and sublime getaway on the remote and tranquil east end of Molokai, Hawaii. “Pu'u O Hoku” is true to its Hawaiian name — which means “Hill of Stars”— surrounded by more than 14,000 acres of protected land, immersed in the transcendent beauty of forest, sky and ocean.

Why they chose this property

Our most important work at Pu’u O Hoku is to restore the ‘aina (land in Hawaiian) of our beautiful ranch, from its green pastures that run up from coastal fishponds to Halawa Valley and the sea cliffs that tower above it. We are working on the reforestation of the ahupua’a (or watershed) and reducing the number of deer and pigs in our forest, as well as the sustainable cultivation of our arable lands in order to realize a bountiful land economy. We believe that Pu’u O Hoku, by preserving the fertile east end of Molokai, has a special role to play in bringing the island closer to a food and energy self-sufficient community that can provide for generations to come.

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English

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