Weekly Special $495.00

• Max's Coffee and Macadamian Nut Plantation Stay

  Max's Coffee and Macadamian Nut Plantation Stay

  • Guest Mike
  • Date of stay 04/07/13
  • Review Submitted 04/16/13
  My wife and I, with a fellow archaeologists spent four nights here. Max made sure we had clear directions and stayed in phone contact with us prior to our arrival. He was there to greet us and show us the area. He let us use his cooler and offered snorkeling equipment during our stay. The house is great, located within the plantation with banana, mango, and papaya trees, as well as coffee and macadamian nuts it seems like a tropical paradise. The view from the deck is great with all the flowering plants in the forground and the ocean in the background. A great place for morning Kona Coffee! The photos are are accurate in showing the property. We used the house as base to tour rock art and historic sites on the island. The location is handy for going along to the coast to both the north and south. I am very pleased with our stay and look forward to returning in the future! Our mid-size rental vehicle handled all the roads with no problems. The house was very clean and easy to keep clean during our stay. Max recommended a BBQ close to the turn-off for the property, it was great! We ate at the Southern most restaurant one night returning and the Ohno fish was great, in general we ate fish nearly every meal and didn't have a bad meal during our stay. We mostly ate at the small family owned cafes along the highways, all were clean and had reasonable prices. I strongly recommend this rental to couples with another adult or child. Very reasonable price and fantastic facilities!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Wonderful retreat from the world, plus a fantastic view!

  Wonderful retreat from the world, plus a fantastic view!

  • Guest PJ
  • Date of stay 01/24/13
  • Review Submitted 02/09/13
  My mom, husband, and I stayed at Max's for a week, and it was exactly what we wanted. A place away from the hustle-and-bustle. We spent every evening enjoying the sounds of birds and frogs from the lanai. We relaxed in the hammock, and felt completely isolated from the rest of the world. It was a nice break. The place was clean and had pretty much everything we needed. The photos are exactly what it looks like, so no surprises. Max was friendly and helpful when we needed something, but otherwise unobtrusive, and we liked having a "home" to come back to after sight-seeing around the island. It was our little piece of paradise at the end of the day, and we truly enjoyed the experience of being there, getting an entirely new perspective on the island. From the lanai, we had a great view out over the ocean when it was clear. (There was a bit of VOG when we were there.) We could see Kealekekua Bay where the Captain Cook Monument is - the Bay was a short drive, as was the Place of Refuge and the Painted Church. All good places to visit. No restaurants at Place of Refuge, so pack a lunch if you want to eat while you're there. The property is about 45 minutes from Kona, but the highway is new, so driving is easy. The road up the mountain to Max's seems a little rugged at first, but you get used to it quickly, and honestly, compared to getting to the Green Sands Beach, it's a dream to drive! (Green Sands Beach is definitely worth a trip, but do not even think about driving into it yourself, even with a 4WD. Seriously. Pay one of the nice local drivers there to take you to the beach - Alfred was fantastic, careful and slow, and he asks only for an appreciation payment. Believe me, you'll really appreciate his driving abilities afterwards, and $20+/person is not unreasonable after you see the road, or lack of road. Consider going early and spending the day - lunch, bathing suit, water, etc. We didn't have the time.) The Costco in Kona is your best bet for cheap everything, including water and wine. We had lunch there for 3 of us and it cost us $5.20 - I kid you not. Also the drive into Kona always gave us time to figure out exactly where we were going and what we wanted to do, so it never seemed like a bother to have to drive a little further. Closer to the property there are restaurants and small shops along the highway. Jake's BBQ/L&L BBQ are both recommended. There are coffee places everywhere if that's your thing. Great place to stay!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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• Perfect home away from home with a view

  Perfect home away from home with a view

  • Guest Michelle
  • Date of stay 10/18/12
  • Review Submitted 10/28/12
  Had a really great time here. Close to the best snorkeling on the island. We saw dolphins and turtles while visiting these incredible places. The quiet coffee farm was the perfect place to come back to after our daily adventures. Max and his son were the greatest!!! These guys made us feel welcome and were so hospitable. Gave us great suggestions for places to see and things to do. The view from the balcony was breathtaking. There is nothing quite like sitting back and watching the sunset over the ocean and waking up and watching the sunrise from your bed.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Beautiful Place at a Great Price

  Beautiful Place at a Great Price

  • Guest Jake
  • Date of stay 06/01/12
  • Review Submitted 06/12/12
  Awesomw location on a farm, a few minutes from town. Great views, good coffee grown a few feet away, and a well-kept place. Pick a fresh papaya from the yard, relax and watch the sunset! Thanks Max!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Perfect gataway

  Perfect gataway

  • Guest Bill
  • Date of stay 01/17/12
  • Review Submitted 01/27/12
  Great place to get away from the crowds & tourists,but convenient to visit all sights on the island. Max was the knowledgable host and gave Patti & me all the important information we needed. We hope to return in the near future.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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• traveling couple

  traveling couple

  • Guest two from desert West
  • Date of stay 04/07/11
  • Review Submitted 04/17/11
  Loved this hideaway, up the mountain on coffee acerage/ Truely close to best snorkling, kayaaking, and local beaches. Loved the veranda view and hammock. Max, thank you so much for making us comfortable.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Mahalo!!

  Mahalo!!

  • Guest Doug and Sue
  • Date of stay 11/24/10
  • Review Submitted 12/12/10
  Max's working coffee/mac nut farm comes complete with crowing roosters, lush green surroundings to explore, cool nights for restful sleeping, and, of course, GREAT COFFEE! It is located close to great snorkeling areas. It is a short drive to the Kailua-Kona shopping areas, state parks, and beaches. Max and his son, Spencer, were friendly and accommodating, offer ideas for things to do, beaches/snorkeling areas to see and offered the use of personal water accessories to make our stay more pleasant. Thanks again, Max!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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• Fantastic!

  Fantastic!

  • Guest Robert
  • Date of stay 06/24/10
  • Review Submitted 07/04/10
  I was shocked at how nice this place is-- the photos do not do justice to the beauty of Max's property. The apartment is clean, large, and well appointed, and is situated above the best skin diving on the island-- Honaunau and Kealekekua Bay. Mahalo, Max!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Very nice place to stay

  Very nice place to stay

  • Guest Susie from Indiana
  • Date of stay 06/07/10
  • Review Submitted 06/14/10
  I really enjoyed my stay here. A very peaceful and quiet area, cool at night which made it great for sleeping. Max, the owner, was very gracious and accommodating. The rental was very spacious, clean and the decor was very nice as well. Plenty of room and quite comfortable. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything essential to cook meals. The property was about 10 minutes from the grocery. I would defintely stay here again. I felt as comfortable as I do in my own home. Thanks again Max for making my stay quite enjoyable. The view was great!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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$495wk/$85nt 4 night minimun Peaceful  Guest Home
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