Private Island Style Cottage With Ocean View And Tropical Garden

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

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Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Captain Cook, HI

Pebbles Beach
5 min drive
South Kona Beaches
6 min drive
Ho'okena Beach Park
16 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Exterior

About this property

Beautiful island style cottage with sunset views and tropical garden. If you want to experience true Hawaiian living in an eco-friendly natural, non smoking environment this is your place. Have a soak in the tub, pick fresh herbs, veggies and fruit or stroll through the beautiful gardens and commune with nature. Watch the sunset from the meditation room lanai. Furnishings and art from around the world help make Hale Meow Meow truly a special place.

Property manager

Linda Grimes

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Kitchen

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Parking available

Ocean view

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Right on the Ocean with complete privacy !

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Drive 5 mins to Milolii and then hike in by the yellow church for 20 mins

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property Registration Number TA-131-680-8704-01, GE-131-680-8704-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Captain Cook

Located in Opihihale, a neighbourhood in Captain Cook, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. H.N. Greenwell Store Museum and Greenwell Farms are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Manuka State Wayside Park and Pebbles Beach. Bay View Farm and Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Captain Cook, HI

What's nearby

Pebbles Beach - 5 min drive
South Kona Beaches - 6 min drive
Ho'okena Beach Park - 16 min drive
Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 18 min drive
Captain Cook Monument - 33 min drive

Getting around

Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪South Kona Coffee - ‬4 min drive
‪Mid Pacific Kona Coffee - ‬7 min drive
‪Ktl Kona Coffee - ‬9 min drive
‪Haku Nui Farms - ‬9 min drive
‪Hapaki Farm- Grandmas Choice - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Island Style Cottage With Ocean View And Tropical Garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Island Style Cottage With Ocean View And Tropical Garden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Island Style Cottage With Ocean View And Tropical Garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Island Style Cottage With Ocean View And Tropical Garden located?

Located in Opihihale, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Pebbles Beach, South Kona Beaches and Ka Lae Paakai. Puiwa Point and Ho'okena Beach Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Perry Z.

13 Sept 2024

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

A piece of paradise

Stayed here before. Linda is great. She is friendly, knowledgeable, and is the perfect host. The property is spectacular. Beautiful plants everywhere. A.true Hawaiian experience. We will be back.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susie N.

23 Aug 2024

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

A Garden Oasis

Linda could not have been nicer. We received a warm and friendly greeting upon arrival. Once inside the most gorgeous arrangements of tropical flowers from the surrounding garden and fresh fruit were left for us to enjoy. Attentive without being obtrusive. A unique cottage with lots of individual spaces to spread out - each with its own separate entrance to the outside. Lovely Indonesian furnishings and artwork reflecting Linda’s travels around the world along with an evening serenade of frog song created the peaceful retreat we were seeking for our stay on Hawaii Island. Rustic in the sense that the tap water is not potable and must be filtered prior to use and a fair amount of mosquitoes present to contend with all the nightly rains during our stay late July-early Aug. Citronella candles and spray were provided. We adapted with mosquito nets for sleeping. Hale Meow Meow is an indoor/outdoor experience in a truly special and beautiful setting surrounded by lush and spectacular gardens.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

19 July 2024

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Beautiful, Peaceful, and Friendly

I loved staying here! Beautiful cottage with plenty of space. Peaceful garden with fresh fruit daily. Very friendly host, Linda. She went above and beyond to accommodate our stay. Would recommend to anyone. Such a delightful stay. Will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Heather B.

26 June 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Need to love nature to stay here

First thing, the host of this property is very hospitable. She is on the same property as you and will answer any and all questions. Secondly, the property is very unique. If you are not interested in being part of nature then this place isn’t for you. The water is on a catchment system and you or Linda need to get filtered water from her place as needed. The property is beautiful but everything is constantly damp. There are also geckos all over the inside of the house (they won’t bother you) which took us by surprise. There is no washer or dryer in the house either, so keep that in mind if you are depending on those items. Also, there is no microwave which is unusual in today’s world. All in all, we will never forget this place! If this is the type of accommodation you are looking for, then this will be perfect for you. If you are looking for AC and other high end amenities, I’d suggest staying elsewhere. Finally, the property doesn’t have a paved driveway. It is grass and a high clearance vehicle isn’t necessary, but would have been helpful.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne M.

13 May 2024

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Beautiful house

Linda is a very nice host. When we arrived, some fruits from her garden were waiting for us. The sunsets are beautiful also the garden! We can recommend staying in Linda's house:)

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothea E.

1 May 2024

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Oase im Grünen

Linda hat eine außergewöhnliche Oase geschaffen. Das Haus, die Einrichtung, der Garten sind wunderschön. Sie hat alles nur erdenkliche zum Ausleihen und Benutzen vor Ort, von Haarshampoo über Mückenschutz bis zu Bodyboards ist alles da. Wunderschöne Geckos kommen zum Frühstück vorbei und nachts quaken einen die Frösche in den Schlaf. Dies allerdings wirklich laut. Uns hat es nicht gestört. Linda hatte äußerst hilfreiche Tipps für uns, wo man am besten Meeresschildkröten und Delfine beobachten konnte. Vielen lieben Dank, Linda. Wenn der Weg für uns aus Deutschland nicht so weit wäre, würden wir so gerne wieder hierherkommen.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Isabell K.

20 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Like camping in the jungle

Linda is a wonderful host, so friendly, helpful and provides fresh fruit and vegetables from the lush garden. Staying at Hale Meow Meow is quite unique with some aspects that did not come through when reading the description and reviews: The cottage has almost no glas windows to close. Windows are screened (only). This is great if you want to be close to nature. But the higher humidity and cooler temperatures can make it feel uncomfortable at night. This maybe depends on the season. Also, the hwy is very close and naturally you can hear vehicles driving past. You cannot see the hwy from the cottage though. During night nature comes with a cacophony of frogs and crickets. For someone coming from the city the obnoxious sounds can feel overwhelming at the beginning. The mornings and days are so beautiful when the sun is bringing warm and light. Interior is basic but very clean. The master bed is a bit short for taller people. Linda warned that hot water can be murky. This happened to us when we tried to fill the bathtub. Internet is available but quite slow (better enjoy the great view instead of a Netflix movie). Overall, the cottage is really beautiful and scenic with a camping feeling to it.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

3 Mar 2024

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Big Island Paradise

We had a delightful stay in the cottage in Linda's Botanical Gardens! The lush grounds were amazing with many tropical flowers and abundant fruit trees. What more could we ask for when Linda delivered fresh fruit from those trees every morning! Nice views of the ocean from every room of the cottage. The mediation room was an additional nice experience. Everything was clean and comfortable and the kitchen well -supplied. We enjoyed spending time with the resident geckos. :)

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

18 Feb 2024

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Awesome Tropical stay

Enjoyed our stay Linda’sl an awesome host!! Will return God willing!! Brad and Dee

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe M., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, USA

6 Feb 2024

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Unique

Very interesting accommodation. Architecture , art work and Indonesian furniture so interesting. Host was terrific. Left us to our privacy, while completely answering our questions and providing for our needs. Provided a lot of in season fruit grown on the property. It is a botanical and doesn’t get much direct sunlight. If extended forecast advises cool bring some warm layers. A couple of nice beaches short drive 20 minute drive to groceries and restaurants. Memorable!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

15 Jan 2024

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Retreat in Paradise

We enjoyed a wonderful week using Linda’s property to rest, explore, make meals, and sleep to the sounds of frogs, (and roosters!). A truly unique experience. We enjoyed the daily harvest of fresh fruit from the yard or delivered by Linda and regular visita from O.B. the cat and the many geckos who share the house. This is not the place for someone looking for a resort, pool, and umbrella drinks, rather a place for someone wishing to spend their entire stay exposed to the outdoors. We would recommend and hope to return next winter.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T., Sacramento

31 Dec 2023

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

Jungle living

Great owner that makes uou feel like you are in a jungle paradise. Tv, refrigerator, toaster oven, oven, gas burners, and much much more.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Peter G.

8 Dec 2023

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Hale Meow Meow

Very authentic Tropical Hawaiian experience Exotic fruits are plenty in Linda's tropical garden Linda is a great host, very responsive and very caring

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justine R.

4 Dec 2023

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Our romantic getaway

We had a fabulous time enjoying Linda's wild and wonderful property. We loved the outdoor shower, meditation room and screened windows to let the breeze in. Our resident cat for the week was hard to say goodbye to. Loved listening to the birds and frogs & watching the geckos patrol the home. Kitchen was well stocked and fresh fruit brought up by Linda was an added treat, the covered bbq was perfect for cooking as well. Close to great snorkeling and lots of interesting local spots. Thank you Linda for making our first trip to Hawaii completely unique and memorable!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert H., Alameda

10 Nov 2023

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The cats-meow vacation paradise.

Fabulous!!! Away from the hustle & bustle of Kona, this delightful unique gem nestled within a tropical garden, is a great way to relax your soul. It is also in a great location close to some of the best snorkeling on the island. A bonus is the regular visits from OB, the friendly ginger cat.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Saaraa A.

6 Nov 2023

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Tropical vacation getaway!

This property was the ultimate tropical vacation getaway. It was a secluded property that was packed with fruit trees, a beautiful garden and great amenities! The outdoor shower was a new and really enjoyable experience! Linda was a great host who continuously brought us fruits during our stay and was very friendly. Would definitely stay again

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hallie G.

4 Nov 2023

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Restful and Reflective

Linda is a lovely host who has outfitted the property with everything you could possibly need.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M C.

31 Oct 2023

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Lovely Retreat

So glad we chose Linda's lovely retreat as our base for our 12 night stay on the Big Island. It was great to be able to retreat to the relaxation and beautiful surroundings of this magical place. Loved the bath house and the meditation space. No crowds and always a breeze through the screened windows. Enjoyed the birds and the beautiful plants. It was good to have space to share time with and without the other family members of our party of 4. The frogs at night were a bit much but the ear plugs helped with sleep in the comfortable beds. Kitchen was well equipped and the fresh fruit that Linda delivered from her garden every few days was such a treat. The ever present geckos were a delight as was the resident cat OB(Orange Boy). And Linda was there when we wanted advice on the best way to get to anywhere, etc.

Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail C.

23 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful and peaceful garden retreat!

We were so happy we stayed here! Everything about the place was absolutely lovely. This place is perfect if you are looking for a peaceful retreat on the Big Island, with lots of closeness to nature and lots of distance from crowds and city noise. It's a great home base to come back to after day trips around the island. The house is quite remarkable because it manages to be very modern and clean while also close to nature. The property is basically in a giant garden with all kinds of exotic plants, and it has a lot of open windows (with screens to keep out bugs) and natural light. There is also a very sweet cat and some cute geckos which like to wander along the ceiling (they mind their own business and eat stray mosquitoes). The different rooms are open with lots of windows, but built so that you still have a lot of privacy. The shower is really cool because it's huge compared to a standard indoor shower, and you can hear the forest around you while you shower. Hot water was never an issue. Linda was also a wonderful host - very friendly and communicative, with lots of stories. Thank you for the tour of the garden! Overall I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to be close to nature and away from crowds, and who appreciates a more secluded retreat with a personal touch. We were all so happy we found this.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

11 Sept 2023

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

Great stay in an unusual place

This is the perfect place to (re)connect with nature, people, ourselves. The house is opened on a great garden with an amazing lookout. Linda takes care of her guests, communication was very easy at every steps. I warmly recommand Hale meow meow for those who are in search of a true island vibe. Mahalo Linda.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giles W.

31 Aug 2023

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Hale Meow Meow

We had a most memorable time at Hale Meow Meow. Linda is the perfect host who treated us like family. I highly recommend a stay if you’re looking for an authentic experience.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel b.

19 Aug 2023

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Cabin stay with Ocean view

Loved this property! Beautiful gardens and view! Linda is a wonderful host!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Ulrike H.

18 Aug 2023

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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Gig Harbor, Washington S.

21 July 2023

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Eco-friendly Tropical Cottage

Not a sterile, overpriced, predictable, boring resort. In awe as soon as we pulled in, driving through lush tropical gardens full of nature sounds. Linda was at the gate (which must remain closed and padlocked) waiting for us. Got a quick tour to learn the way of the cottage and off to bed. Frogs lulled us to sleep and birds woke us in the morning. We loved the screened windows and being so close with nature. Geckos stayed on the walls/ceiling and did their jobs by feasting on bugs. OB, the resident kitty, was sweet. We let him in the house as he wanted, and he enjoyed the kitchen. He liked to sleep nights outdoors atop the fruit box. We hope all guests will love and respect OB, as we did. And the geckos. Linda arrived daily with special treats and left an assortment of fresh fruits from her garden. She is a phenomenal woman who taught us much about respecting our earth. We really enjoyed chatting with her daily and she went above and beyond as a host. But if you want to be completely left alone, she will also respect that. She will go far out of her way to ensure the comfort of her guests. Since water is on a catchment system, Linda brought us filtered water for drinking from her own filtered catchment system at her house, which is also on the property. Eveything about our experience was magical: the grounds, the animals, the sounds, the sunsets, the beaches, the fruits, the outdoor amenities, the connection to nature, and Linda. I can't imagine much else living up to this!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad M., Iowa

17 July 2023

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Peaceful Getaway in Paradise

This is a special cottage on a beautiful property with an amazing view The fresh fruit every morning was delicious. Linda was very welcoming but also respected our privacy. We loved the outdoor shower and bathhouse. The cottage is in a good location for touring the southern side of the island. Don't expect the pampering of a high-end hotel, but if you want an off the grid experience to relax and reenergize, this is the place for you. Thank you for a stay we will always remember, Linda!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Linda Grimes

My parents met and got married on Oahu in the mid 1940s. My mother was a pilot and mechanic at Hickam Field. They moved to Georgia and I grew up there. I bought this land with my sister and mother and moved to Hawaii. I have spent much of my life traveling the world and now my sister has moved and i stayed and i am a jewelry designer. I still travel to Asia a lot searching for treasures for my jewelry, and have started this vacation home and the farming. I love plants and animals so this life has been great.

Why they chose this property

When I first saw this property it was nothing but a thing called christmas berry but I knew it was where I should be. It was a long slow process turning it into what it is today, but worth every bit of it. Now, I just love being here.

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