Vacation Rentals by Owner

Live in Paradise

Guest: lexic (calgary)
Date of Stay: 03/20/12 Review Submitted: 04/18/12

18 amazing days in Rosiesretreat !!! Real Hawaii !!! Real paradise!!! Thank you so much Rose for making our wedding something special !!! We rested, enjoyed, discovered and looking forward to come back again !!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect Place!

Guest: Jerry (Seattle)
Date of Stay: 12/07/11 Review Submitted: 01/22/12

This was my second stay at Rose’s cottage and it was everything I expected. The farmers markets (Fri and Sunday) and the roadside vendors are great places to pickup fresh fruit and vegetables - 5 papayas for $1! Several new ocean accesses off the Red Rd were discovered – there are some spectacular waves - especially down the Lighthouse Rd. Volcanoes NP is a short drive and makes a perfect day trip – there is a lot to see. The tide pools are just a few minutes away and have the best snorkeling on the Big Island. Rose – thanks for a great time – am looking forward to returning next season.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Unique !

Guest: D & J (Toronto,Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/08/11 Review Submitted: 05/24/11

This is a very special place owned by a very special person. Just going back on this web site brings back so many beautiful memories from our stay - the charm of the cottage certainly added its huge share. Suffice to say, that apart from the volcano, the cottage was our most photographed object on the island ! Mahalo Rosie for your hospitality !!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway.

Wonderful quiet place

Guest: MGM (Langley, WA)
Date of Stay: 04/26/11 Review Submitted: 05/05/11

Wonderful quiet place to stay! Airy, open, and clearn place in a secluded and secure setting. Lush vegetation with orchids and other tropical plants. Lovely sounds of birds and frogs. About 45 minutes drive from Hilo. Near beaches and a thermal pond. Rose is very friendly and helpful. A great place to relax and just “be” but not far from things to see and do when you’re so inclined. Would be best for couples or singles.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Enchanting Botanical Garden Retreat

Guest: GG (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/15/11 Review Submitted: 04/23/11

This garden cottage is beautifully appointed. For city dwellers needing a place to get away from the madding crowd it's tops. In the dry belt, close to the rain forest, you are surrounded by woods landscaped with palms, orchids and plumeria, to name a few. The property is clean and well cared for. The four ten-foot wide doors open on both sides to let in the ocean breeze. The birds sing during the day, and the frogs serenade you to sleep at night. The owner is a long time resident who knows the island and is happy to share. A hop skip and jump from the Ahalanui Warm Pond and the Kapoho Tide Pools makes it the perfect location, secluded but close enough to enjoy the best of this side of the Island. It is an inspirational hideaway where you can go write your novel, or have a romantic interlude. It is truly a retreat - who needs a spa? I hope to return once a year to de-stress in luxury.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Ten perfect days at Rosie's Retreat

Guest: President of the Pacific Ocean and Partner (Seattle)
Date of Stay: 02/07/11 Review Submitted: 03/02/11

PERFECT getaway, exactly as described. Also includes: incredible night-sky veiws, peace and QUIET, easy 40 minute drive to Hilo, spectacular fauna and flora flourishing in the lava, gekkoes, birds, and lots of sunshine. We will return !!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful Place to Stay!!!!!

Guest: Shannon (Georgia)
Date of Stay: 01/06/11 Review Submitted: 01/26/11

This was the most wonderful place to stay, the cottage is very clean with the most wonderfull landscape, close to hot ponds and tide pools that were great for snorkling, The owner was very helpfull with everything we wanted to see and even told us of places we would have not know about, the cottage was fully supplied all the way down to snorkle equipment, law chairs, cooler and much more. Would recommend the cottage to any one planing on staying on the Big Island. Thanks for every thing, best trip ever.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Kapoho Cottage

Guest: Jerry (Seattle)
Date of Stay: 11/22/10 Review Submitted: 12/01/10

Rose – thanks for the opportunity to stay in the cottage. The open-air setting is like living in a tropical garden. Your knowledge of the area was a big help. The close access to the current lava flow at Kalapana was exactly what I was looking for – got some great photos. With the tide pools and numerous shoreline accesses there was always some new place to explore. The weather was great the whole time. For anyone wanting to escape the elbow-to-elbow tourism of the Kona side this is the place to be. My only regret is that I did not stay longer. Am already making plans for next year. Aloha Jerry

Owner response:ALOHA, MY KAPOHO COTTAGE IS EXACTLY THE PLACE TO STAY IF YOU DO NOT WANT NEIGHBORS RIGHT NEXT DOOR. LOCATED ON A GATED FIVE ACRE PROPERTY.THE OPEN-AIR SETTING IS PERFECT FOR THE NATURE LOVERS AT HEART. THE COTTAGE OPENS WITH FRENCH DOORS TO THE BOTANICAL GARDEN AND OHI'A FOREST OUTSIDE. VERY CLOSE TO EVERYTHING YOU WILL WANT TO EXPLORE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BIG ISLAND.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Pam and John
Date of Stay: 04/08/10 Review Submitted: 04/08/10

Rose, Thank you for the wonderful stay in your lovely cottage. We treasure the time we are having as we discuss new places and new faces during our visit. It's hard to believe our stay is coming to an end this week. We'll miss the peaceful setting, the frog song and the fresh air. Thank you for making this place available! We are feeling oh so good, Pam and John

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Guest: Beth and Steven
Date of Stay: 03/10/10 Review Submitted: 04/08/10

Rose, Thank you so much for welcoming us to your beautiful cottage. It has been the perfect place for us to start our marriage. Thanks again. Beth and Steven

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Guest: Randy
Date of Stay: 01/25/10 Review Submitted: 04/08/10

What a great place you have. Thoroughly enjoyed this open air feeling, tropical botancial atmosphere, stars at night and your generous hospitality. I hope to come back to your place again and spend more leisurely time on this side of the Big Island. Aloha and Mahalo, Randy

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Guest: Ann and Andy
Date of Stay: 01/20/10 Review Submitted: 04/08/10

We had a great stay. We enjoyed every day especially the volcano adventures and the local tidepools. The Waiopea tide pools were our favorite and within walking distance.

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