Location: Kapaau, Kohala Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (60 miles north of Kona Airport)
Accommodations: Cottage, 1 Bedroom + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Keywords: Cottage
This beautiful little cottage was custom built by the owners in 2003 for the express purpose of sharing it with visitors from around the world. The setting is quite magical; with a 200 square foot screened lanai overlooking a flowing stream and the tropical gardens, you'll never want to leave. The fully equipped kitchen comes with custom cabinetry and concrete countertops and even a kitchen herb garden for your culinary specialties. From the comfortable queen sized bed in the master suite, step directly out onto the spacious (500sq ft) and very private open sun deck where there's a romantic soaking tub for two, gas barbeque grill, and comfortable lounge chairs to enjoy your morning coffee or tea.
You'll love the seclusion, but this does not mean you'll be isolated. The cottage is 3 minutes away from the charming little town of Kapaau and 5 minutes from Hawi. These little towns are reminiscent of Old Hawaii and filled with lovely galleries, restaurants and hospitable people. Travel three miles to the east of the cottage and you'll come, literally, to the end of the road. Here you'll encounter approximately 10 miles of deeply cut lush valleys that were once the breadbasket of the island and home to tens of thousands of Hawaiians. They're unpopulated now, and yours to explore. The first valley, Pololu, is a 15-20 minute hike down from the highway terminus to a beautiful rock-strewn black sand beach. Traveling west from the cottage, a25-30 minute drive puts you at some of the finest world class beaches of the South Kohala Coast. The cottage has beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, snorkels and fins for your use. The immediate area has a variety of fun filled activities to enjoy: there's an eco-adventure tour of the scenic valleys via zip-line or if you prefer there's also all-terrain vehicle tours as well as horseback riding, golf , helicopter rides, etc. you name it; we have it all! The owners live just a mile and a half away and are ready to help make your stay perfect.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Not Suitable for Children
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Mountain Biking
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$115/night ( plus 12.4% state taxes).
Two persons maximum - No exceptions
3 night minimum - No exceptions
*** No Cleaning fee! ***
Weekly and Monthly Rates Available
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- Halawa House - Big Island Vacation Rental Cottage
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- Screened Lanai - Big Island Vacation Rental Cottage
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- Kitchen / Living Room - Big Island Vacation Rental Cottage
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- Bedroom
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- Sundeck
Traveler Reviews (15)
Halawa House: North Kohala Gem
Guest: Naamshui
(Vancouver BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/25/11
Review Submitted: 12/01/11
Hawaii is many things to many people. Halawa House is not a sandy beach, palm trees and waves Those things are close but North Kohala was once dominated by "King Sugar" and before that a critical centre of Hawaiian culture. The delightful cottage -- fully equipped -- is in a gulch off highway 270 in Kapau'a, close to the end of the road and the magnificent overlook to the Pololu valley, comparable to the Waipio valley. It is sorrounded by fruit trees and bird songs. The cottage lacks nothing to make the visitor's stay comfortable and relaxing. There are splendid books, comfortable chairs inside and out, a splendid bed, shower, a well-equipped kitchen, a covered porch (lanai), washing machine, and equipment for expeditions to the beaches which are not far away. There is so much to do and see and learn in the in the immediate area and not too far afield.. There are neighbours who are friendly and helpful and the owners of the property are close and willing to give help and advice. If you crave contact with the larger world, a wireless network can quickly connect you. Two small and pretty towns have grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream parlours and galleries. A magnificent mountain road will bring you to Waimea and onto the Hamakua coast oe up Mauna Kea to view stars. The coastal road can speedily bring you the Kona coast with its beaches, its surfing and its snorkeling. There is SO MUCH to see and do on the Big Island and Halawa is the perfect base to take full advantage of what it offers. From my perspective, this is the place to experience the richness of Hawaii (the island) to the full.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Perfect for our Honeymoon
Guest: Jacob
(Portland, OR)
Date of Stay: 08/29/11
Review Submitted: 09/10/11
My wife and I just came home from 10 nights in this gem. We absolutely loved our time in Hawaii and our stay at the Halawa House. The lush tropical setting is secluded and peaceful, our own slice of paradise without having to share with a resort full of tourists. The house itself is a also a beautiful piece of work, the pictures on here really don't do it justice. As this is a tropical setting, you'll probably be sharing the place with a couple of geckos which just adds to the magic. The stunning beaches of the Kohala coast are a quick 25-30 minute drive down the highway and next-door the towns of Hawi and Kapa'au provided all the necessary amenities (groceries, gas, shave ice, etc.). The house is well-stocked with cookware, old guidebooks, snorkeling/beach gear, comfy chairs, fruit trees, and towels. We weren't missing anything we needed. A couple of very minor downsides to this locale are 1) that you need to drive to get anywhere and 2) that you may find a few ants creeping across the wall (though Susan brought over some ant bait that took care of them no problem). These are the only nicks on this jewel of a rental. We've only been back home for one night and we're already missing it! If you're looking for a standard rental with all the usual/boring details, don't stay here. If you want a beautiful, peaceful, and memorable rental that stands out from the crowd, then visit the Halawa House.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Charming and Perfect for a couple
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/18/11
Review Submitted: 08/11/11
We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful home built meticulously by the owner, David. The foliage around the home is lovely, it's pretty private and very quiet. The little towns of Hawi and Kapaau were great for going out to eat. David is easygoing and helpful. We highly recommend it!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway.
Secluded but still Close
Guest: greene4ever
(Vancouver, BC)
Date of Stay: 05/20/10
Review Submitted: 05/08/11
My Fiance and I stayed for three nights at this property while on Big Island. It was the first place we stayed and we were extremely happy with the property, in fact it ruined us for all further rentals as they did not compare. It was secluded yet a 15-30 minute drive from the beaches which was perfect for us to experience the Island life. The kitchen was clean and well stocked and had everything we needed to cook meals during our stay. The garden has an excellent herb garden for your use during your stay, unfortunately for us we found out about it on our last day but did take some herbs from it to use for the rest of our trip. Make sure to get David and Susan to give you a garden tour nearly on in your stay so you can enjoy the many fruit trees on the property. The gardens are lush and beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed having our morning coffee in them. Also close to this rental is the Ponolu lookout which is a spectacular viewpoint for sunrises, we did not have time to hike into the valley from this location and make it to the waterfalls but would recommend this if you have time. David and Susan were excellent hosts and even allowed us to have a late checkout on our last day so that we could shower etc after scuba diving in the morning. If we ever go back to big island we will definately stay here again as it was PERFECT for us.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Home Away from Home!
Guest: Theresa and Bruce
(Warrenton, OR, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/25/11
Review Submitted: 05/03/11
My husband and I recently spent 3 wonderful days at the Halawe House. It was obvious that great care had been taken to make us feel very much at home. The living space was very comfortable, but found that we spent most of our time on the large lanai. The kitchen was open and airy and very well equipped. We were very happy to find the treasure trove of beach chairs, mats and other fun gear on the back deck. We really enjoyed our home away from home.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Amazing
Guest: Lisa
(Half moon bay, ca)
Date of Stay: 02/18/11
Review Submitted: 02/26/11
A very comfortable rental in great location. The cottage is close to everything in the Kohala area. It was clean and filed with great amenities. The owners stopped by when we arrived, giving us fruit from the trees and provided us with great recommendations. The lanai is lovely, soaking tub awesome- bottom-line heaven on earth. We will be back!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Perfect Vacation House
Guest: Ross
(Boston, MA, USA)
Date of Stay: 01/17/11
Review Submitted: 02/08/11
Words and "stars" cannot express how great this place was. If you are even reading this review, stop looking at other places and book. The location was fantastic in itself, and a great jumping off point for adventures in the area. And everything about the house, from the fresh fruit from the back yard to the amazing laini were perfect. David and Susan (the owners) are great, and we would definitely stay here again next time we are on the Big Island.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Home away from home in paradise
Guest: KT
(Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/31/11
Review Submitted: 02/07/11
We stayed at Halawa House for 7 nights and couldn't have been more pleased. It surpassed our wildest homes and we are very sad to leave. We enjoyed fresh fruit smoothies (from the property) every morning, "gecko T.V.", the rain on the roof, cooking in the well-stocked kitchen, lazy mornings on the lanai.... the list goes on! The owner is a true craftsman and hand-built this cottage, and in so doing created a very special place. Though we were quite busy during our stay, it was always a relief to get "home" to our little paradise in this valley. We have told all our friends and family and hope to return soon. The photos really don't do this property justice. Book your big island getaway at Halawa House far from the Kona crowds - you will not be disappointed!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Hawaiian Heaven
Guest: JP and Lynn
(Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/27/10
Review Submitted: 01/03/11
We spent a week at Halawa House recently and it just wasn't long enough! The tranquility and beauty of this island paradise cottage exceeded our expectations in every way possible. David and Susan are fabulous hosts and we felt welcomed even before we arrived. Lovingly built and meticulously maintained, this is by far the best place we've ever stayed on (or off) the island. The nearby towns of Kapaau and Hawi are charming and we felt relaxed and at home everywhere we went. We are already planning our return in October and hope to return every year! Mahalo, David and Susan for your hospitality and caring, it truly was a little piece of heaven!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.
Couldn't be more lush & tropical
Guest: seasoned travellers
(Toronto, Canada)
Date of Stay: 12/20/10
Review Submitted: 12/25/10
As advertised, the place is indeed a gem. Surrounded by forest and birdsong. The house itself is gorgeous, handmade by the owner, who's obviously quite a craftsman. Everything - the towns, the beaches, the spectacular landscapes - are close enough, but couldn't feel further away when you're down here in this little valley. I'm writing this as we pack up to leave for another location on the island - and I'm steeling myself for a letdown, since it will be difficult for anyplace else to match the serenity and beauty of this place.
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