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Tropical Romantic S. Kona Cottage with Incredible Oceanview

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Property grounds
Sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Hair dryer, towels, soap, toilet paper
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

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Captain Cook, HI
  • Popular LocationPebbles Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouth Kona Beaches7 min drive
  • Popular LocationHo'okena Beach Park16 min drive
  • AirportKailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)54 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tropical Romantic S. Kona Cottage with Incredible Oceanview

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Coin laundry

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • 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)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number TA-123-751-8336-01, GE-123-751-8336-01

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Tropical Romantic S. Kona Cottage Incredible Oceanview
Tropical Romantic S. Kona Incredible Oceanview Captain Cook
Tropical Romantic S. Kona Incredible Oceanview
Tropical Romantic S Kona Incr
Tropical Romantic S. Kona Cottage With Incredible Oceanview

About the area

Captain Cook

This cottage is located in Opihihale, a neighborhood in Captain Cook, and is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Manuka State Wayside Park and Ka Lae Paakai, while Kona Coffee Living History Farm and H.N. Greenwell Store Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Bay View Farm and Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Pebbles Beach - 5 min drive
  • South Kona Beaches - 7 min drive
  • Ho'okena Beach Park - 16 min drive
  • Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 18 min drive
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • South Kona Coffee - 4 min drive
  • Mid Pacific Kona Coffee - 7 min drive
  • Ktl Kona Coffee - 9 min drive
  • Haku Nui Farms - 9 min drive
  • Hapaki Farm- Grandmas Choice - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical Romantic S. Kona Cottage with Incredible Oceanview pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tropical Romantic S. Kona Cottage with Incredible Oceanview?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical Romantic S. Kona Cottage with Incredible Oceanview?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropical Romantic S. Kona Cottage with Incredible Oceanview located?

This family-friendly Captain Cook cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Ka Lae Paakai, Pebbles Beach, and South Kona Beaches. Bay View Farm and Ho'okena Beach Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Captain Cook Retreat
Many thanks to Harry for the gracious hospitality. The location was scenic, quiet and off grid but with good accommodations. On site laundry facilities and more efficient internet Wi-Fi would have been ideal. Driving 18 miles to do laundry was not in the property description when first considering the property. Overall the stay was great. Many thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Tropical Paradise
Very private tropical location, all the amenities plus extras for borrowing while being away from the property. Drive to town takes a while but being close to town not important to us. Owner friendly and helpful with suggestions. Enjoyed the view, privacy, instant hot water for shower, and geckos :).
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana I.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect Hawaiian Experience
Tucked into a beautiful tropical garden is a guest cottage with a large four poster bed, a patio with ocean views, and a separate bathroom that gives you the experience of living in the jungle while having all the comforts of home. The separate ‘Mango Hut’ for additional guests is a lovely little space with great views of the ocean and Kona coast. Watch the sun set and listen to birds, frogs and the occasional rooster. All the sounds of Hawaii! Everything was perfect, Harry is a very friendly host and we enjoyed the garden tour! Will be returning on our next visit to the Big Island.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

shannon b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We absolutely loved our time spent off the beaten path at the cottage. It was a good location to explore the Captain Cook area and to do things outside of Kona.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful South Kona Sunsets
Checking in was easy and we found the cottge very clean. We don't cook much beyond breakfast and snacks but the kitchen was well-equipped for any meal you might want to prepare. The property is beautifully landscaped and the view facing west makes for spectacular sunsets. The rural location is peaceful and quiet. The mattress was very comfortable, and the bedding was high-quality. Ample fluffy towels were available. Harry provides everything you might want for quality beach-adventures, so that is a great benefit. We traveled with a friend, and she loved having her own private space in the mango grove meditation room. The view from the meditation hut is even more expansive than the view from the lanai! I would say this property is perfect for 3 adults, or two adults and a couple of older kids. The property is remote, and the driveway is kind of hard to see, so I would suggest scheduling your arrival before dark, if you decide to stay here. Harry is the perfect host. He is friendly and available, but not at all intrusive. We would love to stay here again when we visit south Kona.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
a week in a jungle paradise
Harry's place exceeded our expectations! As we drove in, it looked like we were entering a botanical garden. I took dozens of photos the first evening of sunset, and the porch was the perfect place to do that. There were lovely bouquets set around the bungalow and bathroom to welcome us. We cooked in or barbecued every evening to enjoy the ambience. We enjoyed glasses of wine on the outbuilding's porch overlooking the ocean and listening to the coqui frogs and roosters. This was my first experience with a separate bathroom, shower facility but it was as comfortable as could be with modern plumbing and plenty of hot water. A couple times we got to visit with Harry and truly enjoyed his knowledge of volcanic history and other stories as he left the mainland years ago. We look forward to a future stay and hope that can be soon! Thank you, Harry, for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hawaiian tropical paradise
Thanks Harry for an amazing stay in your jungle retreat. My husband and I were amazed at the truly incredible sunsets and gorgeous views outside every window. To be immersed in nature so totally was rejuvenating. Even the drive down to the cabin was absolutely stunning. Thanks for your suggestions on local beaches and use of snorkeling/beach equipment, so handy! You were an amazing host. Much Mahalo!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Alesia I.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great cooperation by host
We did not complete our stay. Left early due to unforeseen conditions. Harry was kind enough to quickly refund us for the remainder of our trip
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A relaxed piece of paradise.
This is a great little cottage. We enjoyed exploring big Hawaii from this base. We drove around the entire island and this was the perfect spot to come back to. The extra flippers, cooler, beach mat and beach umbrella were perfect for day trips. Would highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cottage!
I could go on and on about how beautiful the location is, how great the owner is and how great the cottage is but one of my favorite features was the beach stuff provided! Coolers, chairs, umbrellas, towels, snorkel gear - all available. What a game changer! We packed charcuterie and searched out remote beaches for quiet picnics and snorkeling. Having beach gear was a huge plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023