Delightful Artful Bungalow on Historic Estate Property. Choice Holualoa!

Holualoa, Hawaii
$256 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

A charming 1930-era cottage, with a screened-in sitting area on the lanai, well-stocked kitchen, bath, will sleep two in a comfy queen-sized bed. Perfect for single or double occupancy. Covered parking close by. An outdoor patio fronting the cottage lanai, is a private sitting and dining space amongst the bananas and hundred-year-old mango tree, overhead. Cottage is on the property of an historic home, VRBO listing 495665, yet oriented toward the gardens of tropical landscape. Galley kitchenhosts a two burner gas stove, electric kettle, coffee-maker, microwave, toaster oven and under-counter refrigerator. A hibachi BBQ is stored behind the cottage for your convenience, with briquettes, and a chimney starter. Washer and dryer with detergent, in cottage carport. Beach chairs, beach towels, snorkel gear, body boards are supplied for your enjoyment and convenience.

Large landscaped yard to explore, with lawns to spread out on and breathe. Pick flowers or fruit, or enjoy the sunset from the adjacent Great Yard. Play with the bocce set, badminton, throw a football or frisbee on the lawn nearby. Or just sit and enjoy the spacious lawn.

Our coffee business, Kona Blue Sky Coffee Company, roasts quality beans on property in the family's 36 pound Sivetz coffee roaster. A stroll through your garage leads you to the large north yard and to the roast hale (pronounced ha-leh, meaning house, in Hawaiian). Take home fresh 100% Kona coffee to friends and family.

A friendly dog named Pua, and a social cat, Hobbes may greet you coming and going.

Hale Akala Cottage is centrally located in Kona. Fifteen minutes or less to beaches, restaurants, shopping, National Historic Parks, and museums.

One hour, 45 minute drive to the city of Hilo, on the east side of the island. Two hour drive south to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Please scroll down the page to Owner Info to view this property's main home listing, or visit Vrbo and look up property # 495665

**We ask that you please consider NOT purchasing single-use water bottles. Our rain fed aquifer lens-sourced Hawaii county water is treated, safe to drink, and delicious! Please consider bringing your beverage flasks of choice, and using them instead of plastic disposables while visiting the island! We all need to use less plastic! Thank you.

TA-193-208-5248-01 and GE-193-208-5248-01 Hawaii state tax ID#.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • 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) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 400 Sq Ft (37 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

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

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayaking Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Sports Equipment Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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Review Review

  • Lela R.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2026

    Stayed Feb 12, 2026

    Such an unforgettable Hawaiian experience to stay in this beautiful paradise, surrounded by chickens (and chicks!) and frogs. Incredible views and a charming space. Would absolutely stay here again.

  • Cordell C.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2025

    Stayed Dec 11, 2025

    amazing stay. Host was super helpful and friendly and the cottage had everything you could want from a fan, to coffee, to cooking supply’s to books. It had everything. Property was so calm and peaceful truly such a great stay. Need to book here.

  • Robert C.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2025

    Stayed Dec 3, 2025

    Such a charming cottage. We enjoyed our morning coffee (that Lisa roasted), joined by a sweet gecko sunning itself. We have fond memories of Holualoa.

  • Adam B.

    Submitted Dec 5, 2025

    Stayed Nov 30, 2025

    Wonderful accommodations. Clean and quiet.

  • Kristina C.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2025

    Stayed Oct 20, 2025

    A magical oasis!

  • Shana B.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 2, 2025

    This property is just as advertised. The pictures, reviews, everything with no unwanted surprises. As well as the descriptions of the nightly noises. Truly wild. I'm a very light sleeper and brought my own noise machine, hilarious, you literally couldn't hear it for the frogs, birds, then once they quieted down 2:30-3:00a.m. the roosters till 5:30 ish. However the cottage had a very large, very helpful noise machine, that plus ear plugs, made for a not to bad nights sleep. We really enjoyed the cottage each evening before bed and in the morning before heading out. We stayed 7 full days and had zero issues. Lisa is a very attentive host. We made multiple lunches to go and breakfast most every morning. The kitchen is well stocked and met our needs. A very nice stay away from all the tourists.

  • Sarah D.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 25, 2025

    Great quiet location for this shabby chic cottage. Good communication with the host. Personally, the lack of AC and no ceiling fans in the high humidity made the stay too uncomfortable for my husband and I so we checked out early. But the host was very understanding.

  • Jennifer H.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    This cottage was perfect for us!

  • Mona S.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    This cute cottage has the perfect location to enjoy the nearby beaches, shopping and enjoying the island. The property is beautiful and the chickens and frogs added a special touch to our stay. Thank you Lisa for being a perfect host. And your coffee is delicious!

  • Sue B.

    Submitted Apr 11, 2025

    Stayed Apr 3, 2025

    What a spectacular get away! This quaint historical cottage and its setting was the ultimate Hawaiian experience. Lisa and her daughter Emma couldn’t have been more perfect hostesses. The cottage was spotless and the grounds were plush. We enjoyed glasses of wine in the large open green space overlooking Kona and the Pacific Ocean. In the morning we enjoyed freshly brewed coffee made from Lisa’s roasted beans from her coffee shed. That sweet screen porch was the perfect spot to read a book and enjoy that coffee. Just down the road is a fabulous restaurant. The Kitchen (for short) has a live band the first Friday of the month. We adored our stay in this VRBO as we felt we were able to absorb the culture of Hawaii better than if we stayed in a typical condo or hotel. Thank you, Lisa and Emma for making our anniversary a special one! Mahalo!

  • Tanya K.

    Submitted Mar 21, 2025

    Stayed Mar 9, 2025

    We loved our stay at Lisa’s little place, we didn’t want to leave :)Thanks Lisa!

  • Seetha C.

    Submitted Mar 1, 2025

    Stayed Feb 20, 2025

    We had an amazing time at the cottage! It was the perfect space for us and it was lovely meeting Lisa and learning more about her coffee.

  • Tom K.

    Submitted Feb 28, 2025

    Stayed Feb 11, 2025

    Great low-key spot if you want to experience time away from the resort scene.

  • Chris H.

    Submitted Feb 10, 2025

    Stayed Jan 28, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay at the Bungalow. Our host, Lisa was clear and easy to communicate about check-in. The entire property is full of amazing plant and wildlife and stellar views. There was a lovely history about the bungalow itself and the property along with some snacks and coffee that is roasted right on the property waiting for us when we checked in which made us feel even more at home. Don’t hesitate to book here because you won’t be disappointed.

  • Ben E.

    Submitted Feb 4, 2025

    Stayed Jan 30, 2025

    Cottage has everything you need and thoughtfully organized. This includes fresh fruit from trees on property and all the gear you need for the beach. Don’t hesitate, book now.

  • Peter S.

    Submitted Jan 10, 2025

    Stayed Jan 2, 2025

    A peaceful cottage to return to after the day’s adventures. Beautiful place to watch the sunset from the great lawn. There are gentle sounds from the nearby animal life that charmed us. It was the perfect thing away from tourist central.

  • Scott C.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2025

    Stayed Dec 24, 2024

    We loved the cottage on the Blue Sky Coffee Property! Views were spectacular! Weather was the best as well. We were so grateful we found the listing on VRBO!

  • Barbara C.

    Submitted Nov 20, 2024

    Stayed Nov 16, 2024

    The cottage has a cool, unique history. It was comfortable for the two of us, and its location was perfect for the activities we chose. The view from the huge lawn area was superb and peaceful. Lisa was very nice, vry helpful and accommodating. I'm looking forward to trying some of the coffee we brought home that she roasts on the property. We really enjoyed our stay.

  • Sarah D.

    Submitted Nov 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 29, 2024

    I planned this trip as a birthday celebration and also to help ground myself and sooth my nervous system toward the end of the election cycle. The cottage was really sweet and had everything I needed, the grounds were a wonderland with expansive views, and the chickens, cats and dogs were fun, ambient energies. Highly recommend.

  • Chelsea W.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    We were so excited to stay at this unique cottage on our honeymoon trip to the Big Island. We loved that it was different from most other places to stay and off the beaten path. Lisa greeted us and was very nice and helpful. We were able to cook a couple simple meals which we enjoyed on the lanai or yard with an amazing view. The cottage had everything we needed for exploring the island. We also found some fruit on trees around the property when we explored. The only issue we had was with the shower. We sometimes couldn’t get hot water and when it was hot, it had low pressure. It didn’t ruin our trip but it was annoying.

  • Michael S.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    The best thing that any traveler can say about where they stay for vacation is that it felt like home. The cottage definitely made us feel like we belonged there. It met every need and had the character that we look for. It was special.

  • Lynne P.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2024

    Stayed Jul 24, 2024

    We loved Lisa’s cozy cottage It was such a beautiful setting with tropical plants everywhere!. All the details in a small space were well thought out. The kitchen had all you needed to prepare a fine meal. The bath room was roomy, with plenty of towels. The bed was quite comfortable. I loved the small porch and the spacious outdoor lawn and overlook, perfect for morning coffee. it was a plus having a washer and dryer in a.covered garage. This space was also a covered space for a car. I loved all the little touches in color choices and art.it was close to a small town which you could carefully walk to, or drive if you wish. I liked the chickens and the frogs at night. Perfect for two. Lisa was a perfect host she met us but gave us space to be on our own. She also said goodbye and gave recommendations for our further travel.

  • Danielle S.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2024

    Stayed Jun 20, 2024

    Between the views, the property and the kindness of the host our trip was everything we needed and more.

  • John I.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2024

    Stayed May 23, 2024

    Very comfortable, loved the location, great to be a few degrees cooler than in town, enjoyed the sunsets from the garden. The restaurant in the village was great. Thanks Lisa and Emma and the chickens!!

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$256+
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