Tropical Romantic S. Kona Cottage with Incredible Oceanview

Captain Cook, Hawaii
$190 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Makalani (Heavenly View) Cottage is a delightfully romantic cottage surrounded by a tropical garden in South Kona's coffee-belt with a breathtaking panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. For the adventurous traveler seeking authentic Hawaiian beauty and serenity, you can spend your whole vacation here gazing out over the endless ocean and its incredible sunsets. In the winter, you can spot whales breaching from your outdoor lanai or listen to them singing at night. Awaken to the music of colorful birdsong from papaya, mango and banana trees.

With a perfect year-round climate, perched at 1200 ft. above the sea on the side of Mauna Loa Volcano, Makalani Oceanview Cottage is authentic Hawai'i unspoiled by crowds and resorts. A great location that gives you many options for experiencing The Big Island's natural diversity. From your cottage you are just 4-minutes from the closest beach and 15-minutes to Ho'okena Beach State Park for sunbathing and swimming with dolphins. A 20-minute drive brings you to the famous Pu'uhonua o'Honaunau (Place of Refuge) National Historic Park and Kealakekua Bay where you can kayak to Captain Cook's monument and snorkel with an endless variety of tropical fish and sea turtles. And best of all, you're only 65-minutes from Madame Pele's live action at Volcanos National Park.

Your cottage is tastefully appointed with Indonesian teak furniture providing a romantic comfort reminiscent of Colonial British tropics. Your large open-room (studio) cottage sleeps two luxuriously with a romantic king-size canopy-bed with a memory-foam mattress fit for royalty. There is also a convertible couch-futon which can comfortably sleep two additional guests. You'll have a fully-equipped kitchen as well as dining area for four. A large outdoor lanai with barbeque gives you garden seating with a stunning ocean view. Your detached private bathroom with semi- outdoor shower will provide a refreshing Hawaiian experience with nature.

There is also a detached guestroom/meditation room available which is set in a grove of mango trees overlooking the ocean, called the 'Mango Grove Lookout'. It has a sofa-futon which can comfortably sleep one or two people. Serene and magical, this special extra-room provides daytime privacy as well as an intimate camp-like Hawaiian sleeping experience.

Managed with aloha spirit, Makalani Oceanview Cottage is the perfect vacation/retreat cottage where you'll find yourself surrounded by the natural beauty of Hawaii.
We hope your stay here will be the first of many happy vacations to South Kona and this beautiful island of Hawaii.

Keywords: Cottage/Ohana

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
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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) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 700 Sq Ft (65 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Coin Laundry
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Ecotours Nearby Hiking Nearby Hunting Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Whale Watching Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Phone
  • 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 : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Michael O.

    Submitted Jan 14, 2026

    Stayed Jan 5, 2026

    Great space. Comfortable bed, great supplied kitchen. Geckos kept scaring the wife, but it was an adventure. Host was available if needed.

  • Leah Z.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2025

    Stayed Nov 19, 2025

    My family had a wonderful time at Oceanview cottage! Everything was perfect at the cottage and my son (4) loved the geckos greeting us from the ceiling! We loved the location, out of town and yet easy to get everywhere on the west side of the island up to the volcano. Its really close to Ho'okena beach, which ended up being one of our favorite beaches for playing at and snorkeling (very easy for kids). The cottage had everything we needed and Harry was very kind and even provided us with a pack and play for our baby.

  • Peggy M.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2025

    Stayed Jul 15, 2025

    Beautiful tropical plants and flowers, comfortable living area, roomy outdoor bathroom, shower head nice and tall with good pressure and plenty of hot water. Wonderful million dollar views. Far enough south to make it a short drive (about an hour and 20 minutes)to the volcano.

  • Submitted Mar 23, 2025

    Stayed Mar 19, 2025

    What a great way to vacation! All the amenities we could need. So serene and peaceful- remote but not in a bad way!

  • Rick D.

    Submitted Mar 21, 2025

    Stayed Mar 3, 2025

    Harry was great really would not have minded getting know him, cool dude. loved the privacy at the end of our days in such a beautiful setting, it was definitely Hawaii.

  • joan s.

    Submitted Feb 9, 2025

    Stayed Jan 30, 2025

    The cabin is perfect and the property is beautiful. Harry was a great host. The cabin is stocked with condiments and spices as well as coolers, beach chairs and boogie boards. It’s a bit of a drive from Kona but it’s a beautiful drive that passes by beaches, coffee shops, restaurants and fruit stands. We loved everything about our stay here.

  • Jean P.

    Submitted Jan 29, 2025

    Stayed Jan 25, 2025

    Exactly as Harry describes it on VRBO. Especially peaceful. If you’re more comfortable being surrounded by a lot of neighbors instead of in a peaceful rainforest, then it’s possible you wouldn’t be so comfortable here. We liked driving off to things and then coming back to this little Haven for the evenings. We were also both under the weather, unfortunately, for most of our time on the big island, so this was a perfect place to recuperate!

  • Lisa C.

    Submitted Nov 8, 2024

    Stayed Oct 30, 2024

    What a lovely cottage with a magnificent view of the ocean! Super clean and beautifully decorated. The pictures are very accurate; this is a beautiful place to stay. Harry is the best host, so generous with tips about everything local. The cottage is furnished with lots of beach items which made our visits to the beaches just perfect. We loved the curious geckos and the charming chickens. Best stay ever!the

  • Ben D.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    We loved staying here! The evening views were awesome and the host is very responsive and helpful.

  • Robert V.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    The home overlooks the ocean and it is a comfortable elevation so it just about ideal temperatures. We enjoyed the separation from the hustle of downtown and the country feel of Captain Cook area. Property was beautiful and comfortable, host was warm and friendly. This was a great stay, we enjoyed our time here thoroughly.

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$190+
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