Kapaau Home North Kohala Area Great Value for Little Money

• Everything You Need and More in a Beautiful, Quiet Location

  Everything You Need and More in a Beautiful, Quiet Location

  • Guest Jessica W.
  • Date of stay 04/28/13
  • Review Submitted 05/08/13
  The owner's description of the place is spot on: this house was well-stocked with all the supplies we needed for our Big Island adventures. We so appreciated the snorkel gear, beach chairs, towels, sand mats, grill, outdoor furniture, high-tech amenities including super-fast internet, fully stocked kitchen with all essential (and gourmet) supplies. It was the perfect home base for the four of us (two couples), and provided everything we needed. The house is cozy, clean, and comfortable, and is way nicer than the photos on the page indicate. The owners were a dream to deal with, promptly responding to all booking questions, and even amenable to a last-minute request for a late departure! I would absolutely recommend this place to others, and will undoubtedly be back! Some highlights: 1. The location in Kapaau is spectacular -- off the well-worn tourist path, and stunningly beautiful in its own right. The cliff coastline up here is amazing. We found a nearby beach (Kapanaia, 5 minute drive) that was perfect for body boarding, and is just stunningly beautiful. It's not a resort-picturesque sandy beach -- it's 100% rugged beauty. 2. Sushi Rock in Hawi (5 minute drive) is perhaps my new favorite restaurant ever. It is great, even for people who don't like sushi. In general, Hawi is a really cute, small town. There's live music at a bar/grill called Lighthouse on the weekends that was really fantastic and draws a bunch of locals. We made so many friends in this small town -- everyone was so nice and laid back! 3. The beds in the house were super comfortable with fantastic pillows and nice comfy sheets. I realize this is a strange thing to rave about, but I am picky about pillows and bedding, and this place really delivered. 4. If you're into exploring, the location (again!) is superb. You are close to hiking in the lush jungle and deep valleys (10 minute drive to Pulolu; 45 minutes to Waipio -- the 7th valley down) and close to some of the most beautiful "typical" white sand, turquoise blue water beaches (Hapuna; Beach 69 -- 25 minute drive). One day we did an ATV tour of the coastline (with a company 3 minutes drive from the house!) and ended up at a place where we could swim under a waterfall. Awesome. Caveat: If you decide to stay here, one thing to keep in mind is that everything closes early in town. We can from San Francisco, and were shocked by restaurants that closed on Fridays at 8pm. Grocery store closes at 7pm, and 2pm on Sundays! We adjusted.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• Cozy Xmas get away on the Big Island

  Cozy Xmas get away on the Big Island

  • Guest Nic&Kat
  • Date of stay 11/19/12
  • Review Submitted 02/25/13
  My wife and two daughters (12 and 14) thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at this comfortable and well equiped home. The beds were very comfy and the extra stuff in the storage shed was in good shape and very useful. We got to know the neighborhood quickly and were soon well stocked from the local grocery and having a very restful and comfortable time. Kapaau and Hawi are small but nice. Also went to several good snorkeling spots within 30 minute drive. Thanks very much!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Kapaau Home North Kohala Area

  Kapaau Home North Kohala Area

  • Guest WW
  • Date of stay 12/24/12
  • Review Submitted 01/04/13
  The house is cute, cozy and very comfortable. It has a great media set up and if you're staying in because of rain, we only had one morning of rain during our week stay, or like quiet evenings you've got cable and computers at your finger tips. The owners have tried to think of everything you might need for cooking also and they even had a meat therm. for our Christmas turkey. There are lots of toys in the storage shed and places to use them. Our only problem was the neighbor's dogs. They would leave early in the morning and put their dogs out. Their howling was a definite deterrent to early morning sleep. It would not stop me from renting there again but it is a caution to those who like to sleep in.

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

  Owner response: Thanks for the kind review we do try to have all of the items and amenities that would make your stay enjoyable. We do have a nice neighborhood with paved streets and sidewalks but during the holidays such as the 4th of July and New Year's fireworks are legal and sold at stores. The locals & guests do celebrate with them. Fireworks do upset the animals for several days. We are glad that you would choose us again. Mahalo Debbie & David

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• Senior couple

  Senior couple

  • Guest Terri and Richard
  • Date of stay 06/11/12
  • Review Submitted 07/01/12
  The listing description was accurate. The home was even nicer than the photos, and the property was clean and well-maitained. Although we did not do any cooking, the kitchen was equipped with everthing needed to prepare a sumptuous meal. Due to family circumstances, our trip was planned one day prior to our arrival, and the owners were helpful and gracious in answering our questions and concerns, as well as in expediting the reservation. We certainly would recommend this property to friends and relatives, and hope to stay there during our next visit.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Truly An Experience

  Truly An Experience

  • Guest Rory
  • Date of stay 05/14/12
  • Review Submitted 05/21/12
  My daughter and I stayed at the house for five days. We had the most amazing time, exploring North Kohala, discovering so many beautiful places without a multitude of other tourists. The house was so comfortable and in a real community. It was the perfect home base. After a full day of exploring, I loved coming home and sitting on the deck, listening to the sounds of the neighborhood. I would definitely recommend this rental to anyone wanting an adventure.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, pet owners, families with young children.

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• Real Hawaii

  Real Hawaii

  • Guest cbescape
  • Date of stay 01/21/12
  • Review Submitted 02/07/12
  This is a nice quaint cottage which is very comfortable and well appointed though simple (no dishwasher for instance). Pretty slick TV/DVD/Computer/XBox setup for those who like/need that. Excellent charcoal BBQ, fresh oranges in the yard for juice every morning. A real Hawaiian neighborhood environment. Kind and helpful owners.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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• The perfect place to stay.

  The perfect place to stay.

  • Guest Barbara
  • Date of stay 12/21/11
  • Review Submitted 12/31/11
  We have just returned from our week long stay in Kapaau and wish we were still there. The house was perfect for the four of us, beautifully decorated, clean and well maintained. The kitchen was equiped with a fantastic range of electrical appliances and the laundry room was an added bonus. We loved the lush garden with oranges to pick each morning ( really wonderful as we come from England) We made full use of the beach equipment, snorkles, masks and boogie boards. The area the house is located in is very quiet and it was nice to be located in the "real" Hawaii and not tourist areas. The small towns of Kapaau and Hawi are lovely with some beautiful shops, galleries and resturants. Dont miss the macadamia nut ice cream in Hawi!. It is about a 30 minute drive to the most glorious sandy beaches, we saw humpback whales twice on the way down and the most beautiful rainbows too. The owners Debbie and David were great to rent from, prompt replies from my emails and they sent lots of links to places of intrest that we might like. If we have the chance to return to The Big Island we would definatly stay in this beautiful home again and would recommend it to all.

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

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6 Nights or less 119.00 per night for 2 add 10.00 more per person
7 Nights or more $109.00 per night for 2 add 10.00 more per person
$135 cleaning fee
$500 Deposit required paid back in three days (due to high end amenities)
30 days or more, discount rate
State tx GE & Transient 13.42%
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Pricing is for 2 guest per night add 10.00 more per night/guest max 5 guest 

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