Location: Holualoa, Kona Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (15-Minute Drive from Kailua-Kona, HI on Slopes of Hualalai)
Accommodations: Cottage, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Snell Kona Coffee Farm is located on the historic Mamalahoa Highway in the Kona Coffee Belt area.
The half-acre coffee orchard of four hundred trees surrounds two beautiful custom designed and built homes; the main house and a cottage.
The farm is 1200 feet above sea-level on the slopes of Hualalai Volcano (dormant) with breath-taking views of Kona and the vast Pacific Ocean. The Cottage has a spacious covered lanai and sliding glass doors that open completely to the out doors; bringing the “outside inside.”.
The property is terraced with lava rock, landscaped with a variety of tropical plants and very private. The Cottage has a gas-fired barbeque.
The homes were designed by renown Seattle architect, Chris Snell. He built the homes for his wife and daughter. The architecture mimics traditional Hawaiian hale (homes) and Japanese farm houses.
The building materials are unique to the Kona-area. He incorporated lava rock walls, hand milled Ohia trees for posts, framing and paneling. The homes are constructed by the best carpenters and craftsmen on island.
The doors and cabinet work are teak and the cottage has a copper roof that was molded to replicate the corrugated tin roofs seen on old coffee shacks. The homes are exquisite in every detail.
This a working farm and during coffee harvest from September to December, you can watch coffee picking and processing on the farm.
Snell Kona Coffee Farm is only a ten minute drive down the mountain to Kona Town for shopping, and beautiful white sand beaches for swimming and snorkeling. Holualoa is a quaint town located 3 miles south of the farm.
The town is an artist-community and home to numerous art galleries. Mamalahoa Highway is a historic road, the High Road, and runs through the heart of Kona Coffee Belt with many fascinating towns, galleries, farms and historical sites.
Cottage:
The Cottage is uphill from the main house and surrounded by coffee trees, palms, and avocado trees for added privacy.
The architecture includes lava rock walls, hand milled Ohia trees for posts and boards for paneling, and woven lauhala panels. The vaulted ceilings is open to the copper roof exposing Ohia wood rafters and purlins.
The floor plan is a studio with one bath and walk in closet. The west facing sliders open to a covered lanai. A teak table, four chairs and a gas barbeque provide for fine outdoor dining.
The modest kitchen has a Subzero two drawer refrigerator, deep sink, microwave, toaster, coffee pot, hot plate, tea kettle, cook ware and utensils.
The bathroom shower is unique because it opens to the outdoors with a view of the jungle.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Old Hawaii archeology and historical sites, Coffee Farm Tours, Volcano National Park, Whale and dolphin watching
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Cottage .. $75/night (3 night minimum
Deposit - $200 (due within 7 days of reservation confirmation)
50% of rental fee due 60 days prior to arrival
Balance due 14 days prior to arrival
No refunds for leaving early/changes made within 14 days of arrival
$50 cleaning fee
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1999
I enjoy farming Kona Coffee, swimming in the ocean and learning about "old Hawaii."
Why the Owner Chose Holualoa
The cottage is a 10-minute drive down the mountain to Kailua-Kona for shopping and beautiful white sand beaches for swimming and snorkeling. Holualoa is a quaint town located 3 miles south of the farm. It is an artists' community and features numerous galleries. Mamalahoa Highway is an historic road and runs through the heart of Kona Coffee Belt with many fascinating towns, galleries, farms and historical sites.
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
The cottage is uphill from the main house and surrounded by coffee trees, palm trees, avocado and other fruit trees for privacy. The quiet beauty of the surrounding jungle; the tropical song birds and the verdant coffee orchard imbue health and serenity.
Property Photos
- Cottage, coffee trees and tropical gardens - Holualoa, Kona Coast, HI Cottage with Ocean View, close to Beaches and Shopping
- TV viewing area with Lava rock wall and armoire - Holualoa, Kona Coast, HI Cottage with Ocean View, close to Beaches and Shopping
- Kitchen with teak counters, undercounter refrig, microwave, sink, etc - Holualoa, Kona Coast, HI Cottage with Ocean View, close to Beaches and Shopping
- Queen Bed- beautiful hardwood paneling-luxury
- Location Map - the Kona Coffee Farming Belt
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