Features
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Features
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PETS
No Pets Allowed -
BEACH
Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels -
SAFETY
Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property) -
BEDROOM
1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided -
KITCHEN
Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Spices -
INTERNET
WiFi Available -
OUTDOORS
Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio -
POOL/SPA
Private Pool -
BATHROOMS
1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Towels Provided -
THINGS TO DO
Marina Nearby -
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near The Bay -
SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES
Iron/ironing Board -
SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY
Smoke-free Property
Map
Rates & Availability
Review
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Maximilian I.
Submitted Feb 8, 2026
Stayed Jan 29, 2026Ruth and Buddy are great. The cottage is clean and just off a beautiful rural road that takes you through Holualoa and many coffee farms.
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Liam H.
Submitted Jan 29, 2026
Stayed Jan 21, 2026The host Ruth and her dog buddy were very welcoming and were the life of the property. The small little cottage was very nice and had everything a couple or 2 people would want. She had a lot of water activity supply for use. She also shared some amazing places to eat and to visit while on your trip.
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Becky L.
Submitted Jan 21, 2026
Stayed Jan 9, 2026Cute little cottage. Be prepared for a chorus of frogs and roosters. Buddy and Ruth very nice
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Submitted Oct 19, 2025
Stayed Sep 30, 2025Everything perfect and nice! Great place!
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Annette P.
Submitted Sep 4, 2025
Stayed Aug 28, 2025The driveway is situated on a hill so it can be a challenge getting in and out of the driveway. We were almost run down a couple of times. The tree frogs and night animals are very loud so if you don't like night sounds you won't want to stay here, they are very loud. The location is decent for commuting to daily activities. House looks like pictures and Ruth and Buddy (her dog) will greet you when you arrive. Could use some trash bags as there were none there, just a grocery bag. She was responsive when we had to contact her and ask questions. Was a decent place to stay with basic amenities. The bed could use replacing.
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Abby B.
Submitted May 25, 2025
Stayed May 17, 2025Very cute, squeaky clean cottage in back of private home. Parking in shared driveway. Away ( but not far) from the hubub of Kona. Great location for getting to Two Step and Captain Cook. Had lovely lanai/patio out back with pretty landscaping. Had accedd to beach chairs and boogie boards which we used in the waves at Hapuna. Ruth and Buddy were welcoming hosts and were available if we needed anything. Only complaints were the tiny bathroom barely big enough for 1, and both the mattress and sitting couch could use replacing. No A/C, but we didn't need it. Fans were enough. Full size fridge was great also.
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Submitted May 18, 2025
Stayed May 8, 2025Lovely property, charming vrbo, beautiful gardens and a wonderful host
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Don M.
Submitted Apr 27, 2025
Stayed Apr 14, 2025We very much enjoyed our 9 night stay. Great spot to explore the entire island from. Ruth and Buddy were fantastic, everything exactly as pictured and advertised.
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Dana S.
Submitted Apr 19, 2025
Stayed Apr 10, 2025We took advantage of the nearby beaches and appreciated the use of the snorkeling gear and the beach equipment. We visited a few nearby coffee farms and a roaster. The house was nice and a great place to relax.
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Blake M.
Submitted Apr 1, 2025
Stayed Mar 24, 2025Ruth and Buddy were excellent hosts. Cottage is as advertised. Would stay there again if return to the Big Island.
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megan m.
Submitted Mar 24, 2025
Stayed Mar 18, 2025the property was absolutely beautiful, very friendly host, got greeted by buddy the dog, absolutely adorable, would re book for buddy alone lol
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Karin K.
Submitted Mar 2, 2025
Stayed Feb 15, 2025Nice cottage in a quiet neighborhood.
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linda c.
Submitted Jan 12, 2025
Stayed Dec 27, 2024Stayed in this wonderful cottage full of character amongst the cool forest and beautiful grounds for 12 days. Ruth, the owner made sure there was everything I needed to make my stay comfortable. Well stocked kitchen to prepare home cooked meals to eat inside or on the patio. The outdoor space is very peaceful with the sounds of local birds and singing frogs (yes you will hear them at night). Close to beaches, shops, restaurants which are a short drive away. Beach chairs, snorkel equip and boogies boards available to use. My favourite was Buddy, the dog who came by to greet me each morning...such a sweetheart!! I truly enjoyed my holiday and hope to return soon! Thank you Ruth & Buddy!
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April E.
Submitted Nov 18, 2024
Stayed Nov 8, 2024My daughter and I had a great time. Two items: 1. hot tub listed in the description, but none was available 2. didn't know about the noise from the frogs (didn't bother me) but my daughter needed to get some ear plugs. Other than that, we truly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. The host Ruth and her dog Buddy were very friendly and pleasant. Would stay there again.
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Nancy R.
Submitted Oct 30, 2024
Stayed Oct 25, 2024We stayed at this cozy cottage for 4 nights. It is exactly as pictured. The weather was several degrees cooler than Kona, but still warm. The unit has louvered wooden blinds with screens, but no glass windows .We were surprised by the loud frog songs at night, bring earplugs!. The owner, Ruth, was delightful. We also enjoyed the fresh flower bouquet on the lanai. We'll be back.
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LEDBURY A.
Submitted Oct 3, 2024
Stayed Sep 24, 2024Beautiful property, however 2 rolls of toilet paper for 2 people for 6 nights?! Mildew/mold in bathroom…. Just didn’t feel very clean anywhere.
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Scot M.
Submitted Aug 20, 2024
Stayed Aug 16, 2024We enjoyed our stay very much. Ruth and buddy were great hosts!
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david r.
Submitted Jul 23, 2024
Stayed Jul 13, 2024The property was great, and Ruth and Buddy (the dog) were wonderful hosts. The pool was nice, and the whole property is built to help you relax. I’d definitely stay there again.