OCEAN VIEWS FROM YOUR PRIVATE JACUZZI
Location: Waipio, Hamakua Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (1 hour to airports, 10 minutes to Honokaa, 30 mins to Waimea) View Map
Accommodations: Cabin, 1 Bedroom + Loft, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Keywords: Cottage, Honeymoon, Romantic, Retreat, Secluded, Beautiful, Awesome, Spectacular, View, Oceanview
The Hamakua Hideaway Cliff House is a very private oceanfront cottage that sits on a cliff overlooking Waipio Valley. It is very secluded and romantic. You hear only the sounds of the 50 foot waterfall, the birds and the bamboo, rustling in the gentle tradewind breezes. You are surrounded by flower gardens, bamboo forest and the ocean with jutting mountain cliffs and Maui beyond. It is a very peaceful setting.
The oceanfront bungalow is cozy with a full kitchen, king-size bed, fireplace and a jacuzzi bath tub in a screened lanai, overlooking the awesome view. There is an upstairs loft with an extra bed that can be made upon request. Free DSL highspeed internet connection is available in the cabin.
And, if you like hiking, we are within minutes of walking to the Waipio Valley, which is a fantastic hiking experience.
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Quotes from our in-house diary:
"Outstanding. Priceless. Peaceful. Relaxing. Delightful. Awesome. Fragrant. In no particular order... A real gem. Mahalo!"
Ruth and Allen -- Juneau, Alaska -- August 25-29, 2010
"One of, if not the most, magical places we've ever been to. Everything from the cliffs to the sunset has been absolutely perfect. So glad we found this place. It reflects love and good spirit from every detail, every corner. Thank you so much for sharing this piece of paradise!"
Tim and Inca -- PA and Germany -- August 22-23, 2010
"Thank God for this place, creation at its most serene. And thank you, Kristan,for sharing your home with so many of us. Not only would we return here again, we'd live here. Certainly we both take potent changes back with us to our home so far away.
I especially loved to capture the beauty here in my photography - framing Waipio cliffs amongst the incredible flowers of your garden. My husband most loved the isolation, a place for him to recharge his batteries, to sort life's problems out, and to make plans for the future. Truly a thought provoking environment.
Tim and Linda -- Scotch Plains, New Jersey -- May 18-20, 2010
"What a beautiful, serene spot! We saw whale spouts and rainbows while just sitting on the lanai. This was exactly the vacation we needed. We loved coming back here at the end of every day and some days, we just never left! Thanks for sharing this very magical place with us."
Cynthis and Heather -- Culver City, CA -- 12/24/06 - 1/7/07
"I'd like to write a few pages describing all the reasons that the Hamakua Hideaway is the absolute best place we've ever stayed, but my husband summed it up best - UTTER PERFECTION! Mahalo! We'll be back."
Cara and Stephen -- Victoria, BC -- August 21-30, 2006
"Thank you so much for an absolutely wonderful stay here at your Hideaway! The view is one of the most beautiful we've ever seen and the house has such unique character. We love the special touches - the pretty soft sheets, freah flowers, candles, landscaping, etc. We found ourselves on a circuitous route thru the house from the bed, to the Jacuzzi, to the massage table, (in-room massage from Rene Romano!)to the kitchen for food/drink, to the neat stone shower...and then back to be! What a rough day!"
Hilary and Wes -- Salem, VA -- March 5-9, 2007
"Everything we dreamed it would be and more. We can honestly say this has been the best and most relaxing trip we have ever taken."
Jim and Heidi -- Spring Hill, Kansas -- Jan 31 - Feb 2, 2008
"We have had an amazing few days here! My husband and I had planned to use this Hideaway as a starting point to explore the North of the island, but once we were here, we could barely tear ourseleves away! We spent most of our time enjoying this beautiful house. Your front porch was our big screen TV - we don't know how many hours we spent watching the light change on the cliffs. This has been the end of our honeymoon and we feel so rested and refreshed. Thanks for the beautiful and thoughtful little home."
Alison and Andrew -- Hong Kong -- August 11-14, 2008
"I sit here on the lanai, writing this as a rainbow arches over the lighted coast of Waipio Valley. This pretty much defines my experience here. Dawn and I loved this place. It feels like old Hawaii, back to nature and a connection to God. All the amenities were here, yet it felt like we were camping under the stars and surrounded by jungle. The Hideaway is certainly the most unique and pleasurable rental or B&B (and we've been to hundreds of them in our lifetime!) we have ever stayed in. Thank you (mahalo) for lending this experience to us. It's hard to leave."
David and Dawn -- Cincinnati, OH -- November 11-18, 2009
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Double Bed : On the floor in the loft
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : Large jacuzzi in screened-in lanai overlooking spectacular views
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : granite countertop, energy-efficient appliances, coffee mill and maker, toaster, blender, food processor, toaster oven.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : good size and energy efficient
- Catering Available : Phone for details: 808-775-7422
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Oceanfront : Beautiful views of the Waipio bay and the island of Maui beyond
- Mountain View : Mountain cliffs stretching from Waipio Valley to Polulu Point, and Beautiful Waterfalls during periods of high rain
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- Seclusion, privacy and beauty everywhere you look. Very serene, romantic and quiet. Personal concierge services for all your needs (call 808-775-7422)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- ATV rides
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$195/night (2+ nights).. $250 for one nighters
$1325/week .. $5200/month
* Taxes are not included.
* Last minute bargain rates - Negotiable.
* These rates are for 1-2 persons.
* Extra persons can be accommodated for $50 extra per person, per night.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Oceanfront Private Romantic Cottage Overlooking Waipio Bay
Year Purchased: 1986
Why the Owner Chose Waipio
Kukuihaele has the best weather on the island. It is never too hot, too rainy, too windy or too cold. The air is clean and the volcanic sulfur rarely comes to this side of the island. The people in the village are friendly. The Hamakua Hideaway Cliff House is within walking distance to Waipio Valley, which is one of the most special places of this island. Nature abounds. Beauty follows.
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin
The Hamakua Hideaway Cliff House radiates charm and warmth. It is very restful and romantic. The spectacular views can be seen from every room. There is ultimate privacy. You probably won't see or hear another person. Instead, you will see flowers everywhere, birds, geckos and the magnificent Waipio cliffs with waterfalls. You will hear the rushing water of the stream below and the gentle tradewind breezes passing through the bamboo.
A popular tourist attraction - thousands of people from all over the world come here to see the luscious Waipio Valley and learn of it's historical significance to both the old Hawaiians of the past and the local farmers of today.
Owner's Map of Waipio
Kristan is a 31 year resident of the Big island. She enjoys organic farming and growing medicinal herbs and edible flowers.
She has raised 3 sons and now has 3 grandchildren, all living on the Big Island.
She established the Hamakua Hideaway Cliffhouse in 1986 and has kept running and improving it ever since so that people from all over the world can come here and bask in the experience of this wonderful slice of paradise.
Property Photos
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- OCEAN VIEWS FROM YOUR PRIVATE JACUZZI - Hamakua Coast, Big Island Rental
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- VIEW FROM THE LANAI - Hamakua Coast, Big Island Rental
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- VIEW FROM THE BUNGELOW - Hamakua Coast, Big Island Rental
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- view from bungelow
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- large closet
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- King-size bed and wood fireplace
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- toilet and shower
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- well-equipt kitchen with granite countertops and beautiful views
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- large vanity mirror
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- fireplace and king-sized bed
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- swing
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- Loft
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- exotic flowers
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- jacuzzi bath tub big enough for two
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- couch and table with magnificent views
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- sunset view
Traveler Reviews (3)
Gorgeous Views, Serene, and Private
Guest: Paul
(North Vancouver, BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/07/12
Review Submitted: 01/23/12
My wife and I very much enjoyed our stay at the Hamakua Hideaway Cliff House. The cottage has a lot of charm and character and is totally private and located in a rural low-traffic area. Surrounded by a lush tropical garden, the serenity is shared with lots of birds, geckos, and the odd mongoose and is only broken by the occasional crash of cantaloupe-sized avocados falling into the garden from the big tree up the hill behind. The views are breathtaking and can be appreciated from every part of the cottage whether waking up in bed the morning, relaxing in the jacuzzi after a long day of hiking, eating dinner, or making a meal in the kitchen area. There is a small barbecue which we used for every dinner as well as a large fridge and a decent stove. There is also a toaster/convection-oven which came in handy. There are orchid plants in the cottage and there were nice fresh-cut flowers in the bathroom on our arrival. The accommodation has a lot of character but is not brand new and I had a couple of small concerns that I took up with the owner. They were listened to and resolved quickly to my complete satisfaction. There is an ethernet connection for internet access -- I'm conflicted over whether the lack if WiFi was a good thing or not (using my smartphone was my only internet device) but I'm sure I would have spent less time relaxing if I'd had the capability of connecting to my email. If you need to do some work during your stay though, I couldn't imagine a nicer place to hook up the laptop. There is a TV if you run out of books, although the cottage is well-stocked with interesting reading material. The location is within a short walk to the Waipio Valley overlook. If you want to take a hike down the hill to the valley, beach, waterfalls, or make a hiking trip beyond into the Waimanu Valley there is no need to drive. We did a hike into the Waipio Valley but we also took a guided tour in a 4WD van with a great local guide by the name of Douglas -- book at the little store just around the corner and pick up some local ice cream for dessert while you're at it. The neighborhood feels very authentic old-Hawai'ian, complete with plantation-era buildings and even a little country church that seems, from the sign out front, to include some Hawaiian language in the services. We hope to return and recommend this rental if you want to relax in a comfy and bucolic setting with grandeur and beauty always in view
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.
nature explorer
Guest: nature explorer
(Arroyo Grande, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 11/17/11
Review Submitted: 12/01/11
My husband and I stayed here for three nights, Nov. 17-20, 2011. The location is amazing, but it is very old and rundown. I don't usually review anything, but feel that people should be made aware as it is quite expensive for the condition that it is in. I will list pros and cons. Pros Incredible view Nice jacuzzi tub in a screened room with that view! Interesting art and collectibles Fully stocked kitchen with plenty of dishes, and many food items Beautiful sheets on the beds Lots of fresh flowers inside Grounds are lush and beautiful Private! Never saw anyone. Walk to Waipio Valley Short drive across island to Kohala coast for sunshine Cons Very bad smell coming from mattress or bookshelf next to bed! Upstairs loft was very nice, but dangerous to use ladder during the night Leak under kitchen sink so that all lower cabinets smelled terrible Couch is very old Shower is very tiny Woke up one morning to a hundred flies in the jacuzzi room, so could no longer use it Clutter!!! There is so much collectible stuff everywhere that there's very little space to set down your own things Well, there it is. If I was still a twenty something hippie, I might have appreciated this more, but definitely not at this price. If the owners renovate it, then it will be spectacular!
Owner response: Thank you for posting a review, however I find it to be unfair. I have a couple of points I'd like to clear up. 1) The flies and smell were due to a meat package that was subsequently put outside in the grill by these guests. After searching the house for any kind of a smell, we were taken aback when we lifted the BBQ lid. The smell was quite powerful. I can only assume that her husband put it out there on the following morning and didn't tell her. (he slept in the loft; she downstairs) I still don't understand how the flies got in, except that maybe the door was left slightly ajar. 2) The bed does not smell and I am mindful of keeping everything clean and fresh smelling. The smell that she was referring to was the meat package that they had probably initially been placed in the kitchen trash can. 3) There is in fact no leak under the sink, but there must have been some kind of oily spill there that stained the wood and now gives the appearance of a water leak. (I have thought about staining the rest of the wood) The cabinets are kept fresh and do not smell musty or moldy. 4) The shower is average size, and not "very tiny." The couch is very comfortable. It is an antique rattan couch with new, clean cushion covers. 5) The ladder going up to the loft is big and safe. So long as you take your time and use both hands, there should be no danger. My grandchildren run up and down it. It is secured to the loft and cannot move. 6) There were perhaps a bit too many things lying around that are meant to be decor, and so we have made efforts to provide more room for guests to put their own things. 7) To call the Cliffhouse rundown is a bit extreme. Yes, the house was built many years ago, but there have been many additions and improvements over the 25 years that we have been in this business. It is made of wood and is a darling, cozy, romantic bungalow. We have received many compliments on it. Now that I've gone over the cons listed by this reviewer, I do appreciate the many pros that were listed. Surely they are worthy of more than 2 stars.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers.
The Garden of Eden
Guest: Mark and Marla
(Sacramento, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/16/10
Review Submitted: 03/28/10
My husband and I were absolutely delighted upon arrival at the Hideaway Cliffhouse. It is indeed hidden away and it is indeed a cliffhouse. There were so many views that took our breath away. Peace, quiet, calm, paradise. The property was clean and well-maintained, albeit a bit of pruning here and there would have improved some views. We never even saw the owner which was just fine with us, although we read in the cliffhouse journal that she is a lovely person. We would recommend this property to anyone who wants to get away from it all, as the the tropical beauty itself and hiking within it is the draw. We loved the calzone, soup, and salad at Il Pizza Monde; but, the best thing in the dessert world is their mac nut pie for dessert. Though, it is rarely available. We also had a lovely trip up through the rainforest to Hawaiian Vanilla Company where we enjoyed the best bread pudding ever. Hamakua Hideaway Cliffhouse is heaven on earth.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.
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