Cozy, private rain forest retreat cottage situated above Kona in the Kaloko Mauka Honua'ula Forest Reserve. Located on a 3-acre property, this cottage is set away in a lush forest of Ohia trees and Hapu'u tree ferns. Enjoy the sweet aroma of ginger surrounding this one bedroom cottage--perfect for a romantic getaway! Escape the heat of the Kona coast and come explore the mauka forest and trails of Kaloko with excellent bird watching at this cool elevation of 2300 feet. We are located 2 miles above the upper Mamalahoa Highway in a rural setting. Only 10 minutes to the airport, town of Kona, and beaches. This cottage has a great back deck for star gazing and enjoying your meal. The living room is furnished with a comfy double recliner, desk, and swivel mounted 43-inch flat screen TV that can also be viewed from the dining area, DVD player, and WiFi/streaming. The kitchen has granite counter tops, equipped with a full-size refrigerator, counter top induction burner, coffee maker, and electric barbecue out back.
Property manager
Mary
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Kitchen
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Parking available
Barbecue grill
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Property Registration Number GE-065-882-7264-01, TA-065-882-7264-01
About the area
Kailua-Kona
Located in Kailua-Kona, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. Kailua Pier and Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Magic Sands Beach and Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary. Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation and Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Kailua Pier - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
Kailua-Kona Wharf - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
Magic Sands Beach - 20 min drive - 17.1 km
Getting around
Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Pine Tree Cafe - 14 min drive
Kona Coffee & Tea - 11 min drive
Starbucks - 14 min drive
L & L Hawaiian Barbecue - 11 min drive
My Bar - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Private Cottage In The Rain Forest TA065882726401 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Private Cottage In The Rain Forest TA065882726401?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Cottage In The Rain Forest TA065882726401?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Private Cottage In The Rain Forest TA065882726401 located?
Located in the heart of Kailua-Kona, this golf cottage is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary. Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation and Makalei Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful little cottage away from the busyness of the resorts. The property is like being in your own private oasis. You can get to anywhere you want to go from there and when you return you have your own private space. We are hoping we have the opportunity to return one day.
Loved this little piece of paradise! The pictures do not do it justice. The frog sounds at night, the pheasants visiting the backyard, the amazing porch and yard area. We loved it all! Thank you! Perfect location and hope to come back!
This is a super nice cottage 15 min from the bustle of Kona. The gardens are beautiful (but do beware of mosquitoes at night). The house is well supplied, even with beach chairs and snorkeling gear. The sun sets are gorgeous. We wish we could have stayed longer!!!!
The cottage was beautiful!! It had absolutely everything one could need! The grounds were spectacular!! It is about 15 min or so out of town.. up in the hills.. perfect! We highly recommend staying here! Thank you to our hosts!!
We were enchanted by the lodging (aka a Ohana). Perfect for a couple. Lounging outside was sweet. Also got some fantastic sky watching on the last night.
This is the most delightful VRBO I have ever stayed in. I absolutely adore it and never want to leave. It is absolutely serene. I was a little nervous about finding the location after leaving a workshop that I knew I would need some processing time to myself for before returning to my regular life, but I have the place I want my regular life to me. But she gave me a good reminder about finding it, and the entry into the space was easy and welcoming.The host is responsive and gave some extra information about the wild pheasants which I also adore now. :)Mahalo 3
This is a great place to stay with you and one significant other. Beautiful sights and sounds, while still being close enough to town to go in if you want. Great launching point for adventures.
This cabin has everything you could ask for, including a lanai with a flock of Hawaiian pheasants nearby. It is, however, difficult to find in the dark (a common experience if you've just come from The Mainland). Written directions were not sufficient and assumed that the visitor had access to GPS. So, there was some fumbling around on our part that made us totally miss a spectacular sunset. Other than that initial experience, everything was fine. Stores and restaurants are near, but not TOO near -- welcome relief in an area that is loaded with all the accoutrements of a large Mainland suburb and tourist colony immediately down the hill. The grounds around the cabin are lovely and the kind of relaxed Hawaiian atmosphere that many visitors seek awaits.
I would have given this place a five-star rating, but having only one set of bath lines per person for two nights isn't a 5-star place. It's one thing to reuse a towel for two showers but not have to reuse the washcloth!
We enjoyed our stay and proximity to all the great Kona beaches. The visiting pheasants were a lot of fun. The higher elevation made it great for sleeping at night.
My partner and I absolutely loved staying in the tropical cottage- it was so beautiful both inside and out, and had everything we needed. We loved the visits from the pheasants every morning and falling asleep to the coqui frogs every night. The landscaping is just gorgeous, and the decorations in the cottage are lovely. The perfect place for a little romantic retreat.
This cottage is even better than the pictures!!! First time we stayed at a rental that exceeded our expectations! The owners are wonderful and had great recommendations. Highly recommend!!
This was a gorgeous little cottage tucked into a very private/rainforest feeling area. The space had everything needed—beach towels, beach chairs, coffee maker—just really set up to host well
Loved this cozy place. Best thing was falling asleep listening to the frogs singing. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a wonderful, quiet place to stay in a little piece of paradise.
It is a 10. Loved the position, the cottage, the surroundings the bed, shower and feeding the pheasants but feel we have to add, we are in our 80's. still love travelling and relatively active but.... we found the high bar table and heavy wooden dining chairs uncomfortable and difficult to get on and off! Kitchen very well equipped with everything you could want for kitchen appliances and utensils but, for someone who loves nothing better than to cook a meal on return from a busy day sightseeing, it was not a success - there is no counter space on which to work! Perfect for take out and a quick breakfast but I should have done my homework and made sure it was possible to cook a meal! Our fault but obviously others are very happy.
The cottage is very comfortable and private. You are surrounded by beautiful trees and flowers. The stars on a clear night are bright. The host was fantastic and you’re only 15 minutes from downtown Kona. This is a fun place to stay while you enjoy the rest of what the big island has to offer.
Robert V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Mary
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests