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Captain Cook, Hawaii
$196 avg/night
Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 3

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

This rustic wooden mountain cabin is situated next to a forest, in a secluded spot away from the main house, on a 3.5 acre farm. At an elevation of 2,100 feet, it avoids the summer heat at sea level ('Cool and peaceful..' - Teri), yet is close to Kealakekua Bay (5 miles), kayaking, horse-riding, the Captain Cook Monument, Place of Refuge, and wonderful snorkeling. Ten minutes south is a small shopping center, with supermarket, Chinese restaurant, sandwich shop, bagel shop, pizza restaurant, etc. Three miles north is Kainaliu Town, with theater/cinema, Blue Ginger Gallery, clothing stores and other quaint places. One of the finest restaurants in West Hawaii (Keei Café) is less than 15 minutes away, and there are other lovely breakfast, lunch, dinner places and coffee shops nearby. From the cabin, a short walk across the property and along private paths through coffee fields leads you down a road that takes you through natural Hawaiian flora.

The 760 square feet cabin consists of a living-room, sleeping loft, bathroom, and well-equipped Hawaiian-style lanai kitchen with screens that look into the forest ('The forest is full of birdsong' - Claudia & Chan). A redwood deck is situated under the kukui and macadamia nut trees, and has a Polynesian gazebo. A charcoal barbecue ('An evening barbeque and wine on the deck - perfect' - Barbara & John) stands nearby. The cabin itself is a single wall structure built from exterior plywood. It does not have sheet rock and, like other Hawaiian-built cabins and coffee shacks, the plywood constitutes the inner and outer walls. Windows are aluminum and glass. The kitchen windows are wood, glass and screen, allowing for excellent ventilation.

The farm has three beloved and gentle dogs, three cats, sheep, and chickens. The farm critters are kept in an area at the upper south end of the farm, and the cabin is at the lower north end, some distance from them.

Guests will find fresh farm eggs, homemade bread, a fruit basket, Kona coffee, and other goodies to get them started.

Also worth noting - Jeffrey is an enthusiastic table tennis player. There are four clubs on the Big Island so if you play, bring your equipment!

Generally our guests' feedback is that the cabin is a comfortable place to hang out, read, watch movies and just unwind, or a cool base to return to after swimming, snorkeling and exploring the warmer locations elsewhere.

The proximity of the cabin to the forest means that there are a variety of forest sounds that can be heard - lots of birds in the morning, and tree frogs at night (especially in the wet summer months). As in any woodland setting, nature makes itself known!

Transient Accommodations Tax #: TA-162-345-9840-01

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 720 Sq Ft (67 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English German
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayaking Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Whale Watching Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Music Library Table Tennis Video Library TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near The Bay
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 3

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Review Review

  • David D.

    Submitted Apr 11, 2026

    Stayed Mar 24, 2026

    Wow, what a great location in south Kona! The property and the cabin itself are secluded, about 3/4 mile up from the main road. With this, you experience peace, solitude, and the natural beauty, color and sounds of Hawaii.Several beaches are within a 15-20 minute drive.The cabin itself is exactly as shown in the photos. Everything is clean, comfortable and functional. Pro Tip! - take a good look around the cabin after arriving, there are beach towels, snorkel gear, umbrellas, blankets, maps, etc. The wi-fi also works well for videos and streaming.Jeffrey and Heide are fantastic hosts - they are accessible, and knowledgeable about the island, where to shop, eat, and also activities to do. Their friendly dogs and cats - especially Cheese Whiz, the orange tabby- will show up often for pets!

  • William P.

    Submitted Mar 1, 2026

    Stayed Jan 6, 2026

    The hosts were extremely friendly and helpful throughout our stay. They fed us two meals as well as supplying breads, coffee, fruit and other produce. The cabin was clean and neat, very quiet and very attractive. The grounds were lush and tropical. In addition the two dogs were very friendly and very cute. The only complaint was the temperature at night as the walls are not insulated. In January and February, the temperature was in the low 60's inside at night. However once the sun came into the cabin, it warmed up very quickly. The hosts were very accommodating, providing extra blankets and an extra heater which helped a great deal.

  • David B.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    We felt like we stayed in true Hawaii, not a resort. Great accomudations if a wee bit rustic. Convenient to things we wanted to see and do. Hosts were gracious and friendly.

  • Jeffery W.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2025

    Stayed Apr 8, 2025

    We really enjoyed the bungalow and setting, as well as the amiable host and hostess. Would return in a heartbeat. Our expectations were exceeded. Birds, flowers, fruit trees and froggies. We slept well every night to the melodies of Paradise.

  • Will B.

    Submitted Mar 10, 2025

    Stayed Feb 26, 2025

    Jeffrey and Heide are wonderful people who've created a very cozy space for their guests. It is quite rustic and has its quirks but it's also beautiful and thoughtfully appointed, so if you are wanting a resort experience, this is not for you. if, however, a rustic, cozy cabin full of thoughtful touches, art, books, games, and pretty much anything you could need on the side of the mountain in cooler air, up a steep, bumpy road, away from the commercialism of Kona proper, surrounded by lush vegetation and the (fairly loud) sounds of frogs in the evenings and birds in the morning is up your alley, then this is for you.My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our time here and truly appreciate our hosts' hospitality and the visits from their little dogs and Cheese-Wiz kitty!

  • Lu Anne R.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2025

    Stayed Feb 1, 2025

    Lovely stay at the cottage surrounded by nature. Enjoyed being serenaded to sleep by the frogs and waking up to the roosters. Appreciated the well stocked kitchen, the fruit, bread, eggs and milk were definitely a cost savings. Hosts were very responsive to questions. Enjoyed meeting Cupcake, Buddy and Cheesecake :) A little cooler up on the mountain, glad we had sweatshirts. Great location near Two Step beach and Captain Cook monument for some great snorkeling!

  • william z.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2025

    Stayed Jan 7, 2025

    Delightful cabin, property and hosts…love the cool at elevation, and very quiet but for the singing frogs

  • Lisa S.

    Submitted Jan 10, 2025

    Stayed Dec 30, 2024

    From the moment we arrived, Jeffrey and Heide went above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect. We were greeted with homemade gluten free bread, Lilikoi jelly, fresh eggs and local fruit. A complete overview of all the inner workings of the cabin was provided as well. Koa Cabin is beautifully appointed and has everything you need: beach towels, snorkel sets, beach chairs umbrellas, and even a few furry friends that we fell in love with! The property is serene, peaceful and beautifully maintained. The kitchen is fully stocked. Washer and dryer out the back door and even an iron for my granddaughter! Jeffrey was so kind to set the barbeque up for us complete with briquettes when I asked about using it. Thank you, Jeffrey and Heide for making our visit 'home' a magical one. Your attentiveness and caring nature is truly wonderful. A hoi hou!

  • Mary M.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2024

    Stayed Jun 4, 2024

    A wonderful experience in the back country of the Big Island! Our hosts Jeff and Heide were very accommodating, providing us with just-baked bread, eggs, fruit and lilikoi jelly. There are two friendly pups who visit occasionally and a myriad of different birds to watch and flowers and trees to explore on the grounds. The cabin itself is cozy, well-appointed, with everything you would need for a getaway. Although we were lucky with dry conditions, you will need a 4-wheel drive as roads are steep and can be slippery in wet. We were thoroughly enchanted with this area - away from the Kona hustle and bustle, but close enough to visit beaches and restaurants. Special shoutout to the amazing hospitality provided by our hosts Heide and Jeff - we hope to return soon!

  • Jared M.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2024

    Stayed May 25, 2024

    The property is like a botanical garden. It’s beautiful and beautifully maintained. The rental is down a small hill from the main house. 4x4 recommended to get up the hill, especially when it rains. This is exactly the type of property that my wife and I enjoy the most. Private Clean Unique Well appointed. We have rented many VRBOs but this was the first time we took our hosts to dinner. Jeffery and Heida are awesome and so thoughtful. We loved our stay and loved our hosts.

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$240+
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