Private Country Cottage | 2+ Bedroom on 1-acre | 5 mins to Kamuela town
Welcome to Iokua Hale a 2 bedroom plus loft cottage! You will enjoy cool and comfortable country cottage that is situated on over an acre of beautifully landscaped and very private yard. It sleeps up to 6 people. The main house has 1 bedroom and a large loft where the kitchen and living room area is. There is a large separate master bedroom with its own bathroom with an expansive deck connecting the two. Barbecue area. Beach chairs and cooler are also available for your use.
DISCLAIMER** Please keep in mind, you are visiting the tropical islands so please expect to see bugs such as ants, cockroaches, and geckos.
Hawaii Life Rentals is a locally owned, licensed real estate company with rentals on Kauai, Maui, Oahu, and Hawaii. We offer on-island personal assistance and Concierge services.
Rates do not include taxes, cleaning and applicable fees.
Hawaii Life/VRBO bookings: Guests must sign a rental contract within 48 hours of booking to confirm the reservation.
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Property Registration Number GE-128-786-2272-01, TA-128-786-2272-01
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the neighborhood
Kamuela
Located in Kamuela, this vacation home is in the mountains and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mauna Kea Beach and Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area. Isaacs Art Center and Anna Ranch Heritage Center are also worth visiting.
Parker Ranch Historic Homes - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
Waipio Na'alapa Trail - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
Getting around
Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 11 min drive
Village Burger - 11 min drive
The Fish And The Hog - 9 min drive
Merriman's Restaurant Waimea Big Island - 12 min drive
Yong's Kal-Bi - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Private Country Cottage | 2+ Bedroom on 1-acre | 5 mins to Kamuela town pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Private Country Cottage | 2+ Bedroom on 1-acre | 5 mins to Kamuela town?
As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Country Cottage | 2+ Bedroom on 1-acre | 5 mins to Kamuela town on Aug 18, 2026 start from $286, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private Country Cottage | 2+ Bedroom on 1-acre | 5 mins to Kamuela town?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Country Cottage | 2+ Bedroom on 1-acre | 5 mins to Kamuela town?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Private Country Cottage | 2+ Bedroom on 1-acre | 5 mins to Kamuela town located?
Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Darrin Gee's Spirit of Golf Academy, Waimea Reservoir, and North Hawaii Community Hospital. Parker Ranch Center and Waimea Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
We arrived the day of histoic Kona low & so happy to make it! We had mother with us so it was the perfect setup for her to have her own space in separate cottage. The covered balcony perfect for sitting outside watching the rain. Noelani, our host, came to check in that all was good & appreciated the tips for what to do in the area & great conversation. Listening to the frogs was an awesome! Explored in every direction & suggest going to the farmers market.& botanical gardens.
Laurie D.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Diane J.
Feb 9, 2026
Views of Mauna Kea
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Really enjoyed our stay! Love the neighborhood and the area. Will definitely be back.
This is the most beautiful house we could ever imagine staying in.
The house and location was perfect, house and guest suite were fantastic. Can't say anything more than that.
Sue D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 1, 2022
We are glad you had a fun and lovely vacation & enjoyed your stay with us. We greatly appreciate this review and feedback. We look forward to hosting you again! Mahalo from the Hawaii Life Vacations Team!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We were very happy with our stay again here! Everything was clean and stocked very well.
Glenn M.
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 26, 2022
We are so happy we were able to host you on your beautiful Hawaiian vacation. Glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to hosting you again in the near future. Mahalo Nui Loa!
Waimea is my favorite Big Island location. This house was actually bigger than I thought. It has two bed rooms and a loft that also has a bed. Everything worked and it was very comfortable and quiet. Only thing that would have made a 5 would be new mattresses.
STEVEN L.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sue F.
Feb 2, 2025
A week in the country
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My husband and I stayed at this charming A-Frame home for a week. It included an up-to-date kitchen, large lanai, and full laundry. It was a very comfortable base for exploring the North end of the Big Island.
Spent 4 nights as a family of 4 during our spring break in March. Nice to have room to spreadout (teens each had a room and parents had the ohana room). We appreciated the games/reading material and a fully stocked kitchen (complete with spices to use!) Especially happy with the cooler weather (in 50s each morning and night) and the pheasants/turkey/peacocks that visited the yard. Beautiful view, very calming and quiet neighborhood. The hill provides quite the morning workout!
College friends renewing old relationship. House had everything needed to relax and fully enjoy the setting. Separate lodging in cottage was a boon to having some down time and accommodating different sleep/rise patterns. Wish there'd been a small deck table to enjoy sunset dinner outside living/kitchen area.......Hostess is wonderful, helpful and a real joy to the stay.
Faith W.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Rob A.
Apr 19, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disappointing stay
While weather is out of everyones control, the location of this accommodation is at altitude and in a predictably cool and rainy location. Unluckily for us , the weather was extremely cool and raining constantly. There was no heating available and we were extremely cold , damp and uncomfortable and left after 3 nights, (of a 14 night stay), for warmer and dryer accommodation. We approached the vendor for support but she failed to mention that there were space heaters available ( they had not been evident to us and their presence was only mentioned after we had moved out).
The barbecue was reported to the vendor as unclean/unkept and she saw that it was remedied.
All of the blinds in the accommodation were in poor repair.
In addition, the closet for the separate cabin was full of disorganized random storage( including vanes from the vertical blind system which were coming off ), which made its use impossible.
The sitting area is very small and certainly inadequate for more than 3 people.
Rob A.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 30, 2024
Aloha, thank you for leaving a review. I am so sorry that the home wasn't what you were hoping for for your Hawaiian Holiday getaway. We are located at almost 3000 feet elevation above sea level and during the winter time it does get cold here. I appreciate the feedback for the closets and the BBQ which we have organized and purchased a new BBQ for our guests. We appreciate your feedback and hope that you had a nice time here on the Big Island. Mahalo and Aloha!
This is a beautiful property, the landscaping is gorgeous and the view is spectacular. We’ve stayed here several times but this time sadly, the conditions of the main house and the ohana suite were disappointing. Both buildings need maintenance which although the host responded immediately to, none of it was taken care of during our 14 day stay. I truly hope this changes for future guests but am not sure we will choose to stay here again even though it’s so beautiful and close to our local family.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful property with beautiful views! We enjoyed spending our time in a relaxing peaceful place.
Marc M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Donna S.
Apr 8, 2022
Perfect Stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very up-to-date accommodations, quiet and fully equipped. Great for a romantic or family get away! Loved our stay!
Donna S.
Response from VrboOwner on May 21, 2022
Mahalo for your review, We loved having you stay with us. Come back soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Samantha F.
Sep 6, 2021
Beautiful Home and Property
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stayed at 3 different places during our trip, and this was the one I miss the most. It is nicely decorated and looks even more beautiful in person. The wood smell made it that much cozier.The kitchen was fully stocked, the shower was nice, and we really appreciated the beach towels and chairs. The large yard is beautiful and we loved sitting outside on the porch or inside behind the screened door to listen to all the animals around. The plants outside even smelled nice! The location of the house is great; we could easily drive into town for groceries or take out. No complaints here!
Samantha F.
Response from VrboOwner on May 12, 2022
Sounds like a lovely vacation! We are so happy that it was enjoyable and relaxing for you. We appreciate this feedback. We look forward to hosting you again! Mahalo from the Hawaii Life Vacations Team!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Wayne K.
Jul 22, 2021
The Perfect Vacation Stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Absolutely the perfect place and location for my family during our visit to the big island. What a great house with all the amenities we need. Comfortable beds, great bathrooms, and a well equipped kitchen & outdoor dining area. Not to mention the place was very clean.For us, it wasn't just a place to stay during our vacation, it was like a home away from home. It was very comfortable and pleasantly quiet neighborhood. We spent a lot of time enjoying the yard with the view of Mauna Kea every morning.
Wayne K.
Response from VrboOwner on May 12, 2022
We are glad all was enjoyable and relaxing for you, we agree that it’s such a lovely place in a great location! We look forwarding to hosting you again, Aloha!