Rustic retreat with panoramic views at Pu'u O Hoku Ranch

Kaunakakai, Hawaii
$545 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Pu'u O Hoku Ranch offers a unique getaway for travelers seeking a rustic retreat. You can hike, swim, stargaze, 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!

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • 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) First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    At Least 80% Organic Food Composting Locally Sourced Food Is Prioritized Recycling Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Ecotours Nearby Farming Classes Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Whale Watching Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Chef Local Meal Delivery Service Phone
  • 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 : 5

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Scott J.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2026

    Stayed Apr 8, 2026

    The Sunrise Cottage, and indeed the entire Pu'u o Hoku Ranch is a hidden gem. We may be biased since we held our wedding celebration here back in 2016, but to return ten years later and find it even more lovely was a delight. Molokai isn't for everyone, but to those drawn to it a wonderful adventure awaits. We'll return as often as they'll have us. Mahalo to all those who made our stay so wonderful.

  • Gail D.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 31, 2025

    Very kind and gracious staff at the Ranch. We had the weekend all to ourselves in the cottage. Enjoyed gourmet Chef pre-made meals, hiked every trail and loved the solitude. Highly recommend!

  • Kealii K.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Sep 1, 2025

    From the moment we booked, Nani had our back, answering every question with patience and making sure we were completely taken care of.We came out for a hunt, and that’s where the magic really kicked in. Josiah and Baeo were outstanding guides. Professional, knowledgeable, and funny enough to keep us laughing even while hiking through the brush. They turned the experience into more than just a hunt, it felt like an adventure with old friends.Between the stunning views, the peaceful gardens, and the nonstop good vibes, this place is something special. We already know one thing for sure: we’ll be back for round two.

  • Robert A.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

  • Pamela G.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 20, 2025

    Absolutely top notch property. Exceptional Art & furnishings. The horseback tour was excellent with Buszy & Kaweki with a nice waterfall view from an excellent horse instructor Sarah. The hospitality crew of Nani & Lauren keep us informed from the booking and was able to accommodate our plant based diet. The views of the sacred kukui forest to the vast ocean views and the amazing sunrises. We will be back 100.

  • Kaelyn G.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    Amazing property, aptly positioned and secluded for fantastic views. We enjoyed two, blissfully peaceful nights and hope to be able to visit this gem again in the future. Mahalo Pu‘u O Hōkū Ranch!

  • Kevin K.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 1, 2025

    Peaceful, totally relaxing, and thoughtfully appointed. A remote corner of a remote island, full of nature, native history, and natural beauty. Can’t wait to come back and spend more blissful time unplugged in paradise.

  • Brittany A.

    Submitted May 23, 2025

    Stayed May 20, 2025

    We had a lovely time relaxing in and around the property. It wasn’t at all inconvenient to explore Molokai from the ranch and we loved the winding road along the coast. The rustic elegance of the Sunrise Cottage was perfect and the addition of fresh vegetables, ground venison, and ripe bananas made the cottage feel just like home. It was a beautiful relaxing stay for us. Mahalo for your hospitality.

  • Shane L.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 15, 2025

    Private and beautiful property. Unique location on the east end of the island.

  • S. Reba M.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2025

    Stayed Apr 12, 2025

    The lodge pool was outstanding!!!!!

  • Submitted Apr 13, 2025

    Stayed Mar 22, 2025

    We just loved every minute of it!! Thank you for the incredible hospitality and hosting us on the ranch.

  • carol h.

    Submitted Mar 27, 2025

    Stayed Mar 1, 2025

    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.

  • Ellen S.

    Submitted Mar 20, 2025

    Stayed Mar 13, 2025

    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.

  • Submitted Mar 15, 2025

    Stayed Feb 24, 2025

    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!

  • Shaun E.

    Submitted Mar 7, 2025

    Stayed Feb 12, 2025

    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.

  • Kathleen C.

    Submitted Mar 1, 2025

    Stayed Feb 10, 2025

    Beautiful serene place to experience with very friendly helpful staff

  • Del C.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2025

    Stayed Feb 17, 2025

    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.

  • Peggy C.

    Submitted Feb 13, 2025

    Stayed Feb 1, 2025

    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.

  • Catherine C.

    Submitted Jan 24, 2025

    Stayed Jan 20, 2025

    Very nice

  • Jody W.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2024

    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

  • Ann L.

    Submitted Dec 24, 2024

    Stayed Dec 4, 2024

    Absolutely beautiful setting. The house has mana. Loved the rustic and stylish interior. Very comfortable.

  • Kurt G.

    Submitted Dec 17, 2024

    Stayed Dec 11, 2024

    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.

  • Sean A.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2024

    Stayed Nov 22, 2024

    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!

  • Noël N.

    Submitted Nov 14, 2024

    Stayed Nov 7, 2024

    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.

  • Jeffrey M.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    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.

  • Andrea Reiser P.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Sep 10, 2024

    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.

  • Carol D.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2024

    Stayed Sep 15, 2024

    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!

  • Margaret P.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    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.

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