Ancient Trees and Giant Tree Ferns Frame the Ocean View!

• Tropical Beauty

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  Tropical Beauty

  • Guest Don and Kathy, Ontario, Canada
  • Date of stay 04/11/13
  • Review Submitted 04/25/13
  Arriving in the dark, after a long flight from a cold climate, made what we were to wake up to that much more magnificent - the lush tropical beauty of such a well attended to land - the glass windows surrounding this fairytale tree top home made the feel as heavenly inside and out. Just walking around the gardens feels like I'm in a piece of art! We have enjoyed our stay so much, wish it could be longer!!! It has been very meditative and romantic for us - my husband could not have given me a greater gift for my 50th birthday! We will be back some day! Thank you Dennis.

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• One word...AMAZING!!

  One word...AMAZING!!

  • Guest Holly G.
  • Date of stay 12/16/12
  • Review Submitted 01/03/13
  Very private. You are in the middle of the rainforest. Peaceful get away. Property is clean, maintained, and we would stay here again. The owner does a great job making sure everything is perfect! The house is perfect for a couple trying to relax and get away from it all. There is a wonderful lanai you can relax on. BEAUTIFUL!!!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, sightseeing.

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• Wonderful Retreat

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  Wonderful Retreat

  • Guest Leslie and Paul
  • Date of stay 08/10/12
  • Review Submitted 12/15/12
  Dennis - this has served as a wonderful retreat from life as we know it in San Francisco. What a beautifully cared for paradise! We have been extremely comfortable and relaxed - feeling oh so satisfied to have found a perfect cottage in the trees.

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• Tom p Sorensen

  Tom p Sorensen

  • Guest Tom
  • Date of stay 09/29/12
  • Review Submitted 10/08/12
  Quiet and peaceful , clean very calming , beautiful gardens and great host ..... But don't plan on doing any business dealings using internet , it is lousy tv & radio is 15 years behind the times and due to elevation cottage is damp , great owners and is you want to relax you will love it perfect to read

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+.

  Owner response: Basically the whole point of the Tree Fern Cottage experience is the complete quiet and the lush tropical gardens affording a very relaxing stay. We caution that if the windows are left open while away for the day it can rain and thus get a little damp. The wireless was recently strengthened. These particular guests live on the Big island and stayed in the cottage while work was done on their house, so were trying to run their business as well. No one else has seemed, or mentioned, having a problem and my laptop always has good reception at the cottage. There is basic TV and radio and the average short term visitor would hopefully like to retreat somewhat from other artificial forms of entertainment.

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• A private and beautiful cottage.

  A private and beautiful cottage.

  • Guest William and Brandee
  • Date of stay 04/26/12
  • Review Submitted 08/27/12
  I have an affinity for the relaxed atmosphere of the big island. I have never been disappointed visiting it, and this trip was no exception. Well, maybe it was an exception because this trip quickly became the top of my recent trips because my fiancé and I chose to get married on the island and to stay at the Tree Fern cottage instead of some busy resort. The drive to the property is fun! Hwy 11 is a fun road to take on night or day. Once you get to the gate, you will drive up the private road to the property, and you might just see the local Turkeys there too. The property is a mint condition. Dennis has paid careful attention to every detail. You can tell by just opening the kitchen drawers to note that every cutting utensil has been neatly placed in there. The grounds are beautifully well kept. The cottage has a beautiful lanai that looks brand new. While the big island provides some excellent views, this place amplifies it because of its surroundings. The forest that the property lays against is nice and lush, and in the early morning, you will hear the birds chirp, which I guess could be considered annoying by some, but we loved the early morning symphony. It was a much better wakeup call than a radio alarm. Since the Tree Fern cottage is near the Kona coffee belt, you can wake up early, roll down your car windows and take a ride down the road (Oh, you will see neighbors walking in the early morning, be sure to wave at them). You will smell the coffee beans being roasted, and if you’re in the mood, you can always stop by one of the nearby plantations, and get a cup of fresh coffee too! After a long day of trekking, hiking, snorkeling, horseback riding, ATVing, kayaking and simply absorbing the beautiful Hawaii sun and weather, we could not have imagined a better suited place to retreat to than the Tree Fern Cottage. We had a fun ten day Wedding/Honeymoon trip there, and we thank Dennis for providing us with a wonderful cottage to stay at. Highly recommended!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.

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• Garden paradise

  Garden paradise

  • Guest Lidia and Drew
  • Date of stay 07/28/12
  • Review Submitted 08/08/12
  The Tern Fern Cottage was just as described and the pictures trigger our attention. We were looking for a very quiet and remote place with simplicity and charm in it's setting. That is exactly what we found and and much more.The cottage is perfect for a real getaway and peaceful retreat. The property is immaculately maintained and beautifully landscaped. Owner was very helpful both over the email and in person. He pointed out activities like hiking, swimming an dining, all near by and splendid. The sunsets on the deck were magnificent. The light breeze was very welcome. We were sad to leave and eager to return.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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• A piece of paradise

  A piece of paradise

  • Guest Lisa
  • Date of stay 07/09/12
  • Review Submitted 07/17/12
  This was our first time coming to Big Island and we were so excited to see a new island. Compared to Maui and Oahu, the visual scenery on Big Island cannot be beat. The vegetation is so lush and LARGE and everywhere...we chose this cottage as it looked so peaceful and private in the pictures. It is everything you can think of and MORE in person. The cottage is very large and has an amazing view of the greenery and ocean. We loved hearing the sounds of crickets and birds throughout the day...it felt like we were in our own little hideaway above the clouds. The bed was the comfiest I have slept on and the kitchen was well stocked. Dennis was very easy to deal with and gave us our space at all times. His yard is an absolute oasis with the most stunning plants and trees surrounding every little corner you can think of. We stayed for 4 days and enjoyed every bit of it. A few points of caution...there are many winding roads and very deep/steep cliffs so DRIVE SLOWLY...this area is very vegetarian friendly and caters to those who are vegan. Try REBELS KITCHEN For huge portions of food at cheap prices, and be sure to visit the MACADAMIA NUT AND COFFEE FARM for the best tasting mac nuts you will ever find between the islands. The temperature gets quite cool in the mornings (mid 60s) but does warm up to high 70s by the daytime...the weather was not on our side when we arrived as we had many clouds and heavy rain showers, but the sheer beauty of the island will make you forgive the weather gods!! My husband and I would definitely come back to this cottage again...it was a ways out from any shops but a welcome relief to have a quiet home with only the sounds of nature keeping us company. This really is my favorite spot on the planet! Thanks Dennis!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, families with teenagers, sightseeing.

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• Everyones idea of Paradise

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  Everyones idea of Paradise

  • Guest Lisa and Russ from Calagary, Canada
  • Date of stay 07/09/12
  • Review Submitted 07/13/12
  This cottage is nothing less than everyones idea of Paradise. The vibrant colors of the gardens come to life on their own. There is a sense of peace and a hint of magic staying at this cottage. The unit itself is very private , clean and extremely well stocked. Dennis does a wonderful job of keeping up the property and caring for all of the scenery. For our first visit to Kona, we feel very blessed to have been a part of this beautiful environment. Four days was not long enough. Our stay was a little slice of heaven and we will make a return back to this cottage soon. Best wishes to Dennis and all those who are lucky enough to stay here.

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• I even got to see....

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  I even got to see....

  • Guest Chris Eureka, California
  • Date of stay 06/29/12
  • Review Submitted 07/13/12
  Mahalo Dennis, We had a really good time at the Tree Fern Cottage. Having been to the islands before, I was quite surprised at how clean and pest free the cottage was. We really enjoyed the landscaping, especially the varieties of Ti plants. Waking up to the birds was a real treat, I even got to see some of the native red honeycreepers in the early hours in the Ohia trees. Thank you so much for the stay! Chris

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• Lovely

  Lovely

  • Guest Kate
  • Date of stay 03/07/12
  • Review Submitted 03/23/12
  A perfect vacation cottage - beautifully maintained house and gardens. What a lovely place to spend a week enjoying the forest and ocean view. Very private and clean. Comfortable bed, well organized kitchen, nice furnishings. Appreciated the modern conveniences of TV, stereo, and wireless.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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Four (4) night minimum stay required.
Daily rate of $150. Seven night minimum in December.
Fully refundable security deposit of $100-$200. (Depending on length of stay)
Cleaning Fee of $150. State Taxes of 13.41%.
Reservation Deposit of 25% to hold dates with balance due 60 days prior.
Automatic security gate with coded entry.
Not suitable for children.  Check-in 3:00pm  Check-out 10:00am

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.