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9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Holualoa, HI
- Place, Big Island Country Club2 min walk
- Place, Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm3 min drive
- Place, UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate4 min drive
- Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)18 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Master
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Mo Snell's Coffee Farm House
STRV 19-350348 NUC-19-0481
Mo Snell's Kona Coffee Farm is located on the historic Mamalahoa Highway on the Kona Coffee Belt.
The half-acre coffee orchard of two hundred trees surrounds two beautiful custom designed and built structures: the one bedroom farm house and a studio. The studio is not available for rent.
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 higher elevation is cooler than beach side and is welcome after a day in the sun and surf.
The farm is above the hustle and bustle of Kona town.
The farm house has a spacious covered lanai and sliding teak/ glass doors between the living room and lanai that open completely onto the lanai with unobstructed 180 degree views of the Pacific Ocean. A 4 foot deep salt water lap pool adjoins the lanai. It’s 30 ft long and is not heated. On cloudy days the water will be cool.
The property is terraced with lava rock, landscaped with a variety of tropical plants and very private.
The home was designed by renown Seattle architect, Chris Snell. 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 framing and paneling. The home is constructed by the best carpenters and craftsmen on island.
The farm house is built of hand milled Ohia wood. The slider doors are teak. The kitchen cabinets are bamboo with black granite counters. The roof is galvanized metal and exposed on the interior of the home. The roof replicates the corrugated tin roofs seen on old coffee shacks. The home is exquisite in every detail. The bed room looks over the lap pool into the coffee orchard. There is a ceiling fan. The large west facing window/wall looks out over the pool and vista.
The farm is completely organic: no pesticides, nor herbicides are used. It is surrounded by jungle plants and therefore ants can hatch suddenly. We eradicate them organically upon notice .
The property is maintained by a gardener and pool services two days per month.
The property 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 of Holualoa 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.
Looking for Kona up-country experience, then my farm is for you.
This is an agricultural area. surrounded by jungle. You will hear frogs, chickens, roosters, an occasional wild hog, and tropical birds. The architecture is open and designed to blend outdoors and indoors. If you are sensitive sleeper, consider another property.
Bring ear plugs. And if you are a light sleeper, consider another location.
The house is screened in above the sliding windows for a very open experience.
A studio cottage is also located on the property. It's not for rent.
I stay in the cottage from time to time.
Beware: I do not advertise on Craig's List. Someone has copied my VRBO posting and listed it on Craig's list-Not legitimate.
Thank you
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Mo Snell's Kona Coffee Farm is located on the historic Mamalahoa Highway on the Kona Coffee Belt.
The half-acre coffee orchard of two hundred trees surrounds two beautiful custom designed and built structures: the one bedroom farm house and a studio. The studio is not available for rent.
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 higher elevation is cooler than beach side and is welcome after a day in the sun and surf.
The farm is above the hustle and bustle of Kona town.
The farm house has a spacious covered lanai and sliding teak/ glass doors between the living room and lanai that open completely onto the lanai with unobstructed 180 degree views of the Pacific Ocean. A 4 foot deep salt water lap pool adjoins the lanai. It’s 30 ft long and is not heated. On cloudy days the water will be cool.
The property is terraced with lava rock, landscaped with a variety of tropical plants and very private.
The home was designed by renown Seattle architect, Chris Snell. 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 framing and paneling. The home is constructed by the best carpenters and craftsmen on island.
The farm house is built of hand milled Ohia wood. The slider doors are teak. The kitchen cabinets are bamboo with black granite counters. The roof is galvanized metal and exposed on the interior of the home. The roof replicates the corrugated tin roofs seen on old coffee shacks. The home is exquisite in every detail. The bed room looks over the lap pool into the coffee orchard. There is a ceiling fan. The large west facing window/wall looks out over the pool and vista.
The farm is completely organic: no pesticides, nor herbicides are used. It is surrounded by jungle plants and therefore ants can hatch suddenly. We eradicate them organically upon notice .
The property is maintained by a gardener and pool services two days per month.
The property 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 of Holualoa 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.
Looking for Kona up-country experience, then my farm is for you.
This is an agricultural area. surrounded by jungle. You will hear frogs, chickens, roosters, an occasional wild hog, and tropical birds. The architecture is open and designed to blend outdoors and indoors. If you are sensitive sleeper, consider another property.
Bring ear plugs. And if you are a light sleeper, consider another location.
The house is screened in above the sliding windows for a very open experience.
A studio cottage is also located on the property. It's not for rent.
I stay in the cottage from time to time.
Beware: I do not advertise on Craig's List. Someone has copied my VRBO posting and listed it on Craig's list-Not legitimate.
Thank you
Keywords: House
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Extra fee for children. Ask me for details.
Events
No events allowed
No parties unless prior permission in writing.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Note from host: No parties unless prior permission in writing.
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number TA-071-312-1792-01, GE-071-312-1792-01, 750020190002
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A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Holualoa
Holualoa is home to this vacation home. Hulihe‘e Palace State Monument and Hulihee Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kailua-Kona Wharf and Makalei Golf Club. Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm and Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Holualoa, HI
What's nearby
- Big Island Country Club - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
- UCC Hawaii Kona Coffee Estate - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
- Kailua Pier - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
- Magic Sands Beach - 13 min drive - 13.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 9 min drive
- Jack in the Box - 9 min drive
- Fireart Cuisine - 9 min drive
- L & L Hawaiian Barbecue - 9 min drive
- Kona Coffee & Tea - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Jan 17, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Susan R.
Jan 31, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susan R.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Eric B.
Feb 5, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy



Eric B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Joe S.
Nov 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joe S.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Greg T.
Jan 17, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Greg T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Michael H.
Oct 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Michael H.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
James H.
Sep 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
James H.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Adrienne C.
Jun 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy



Adrienne C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paul H.
Jun 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paul H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pete S.
May 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place for our honeymoon we plan on coming back again.
Pete S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer B.
Jul 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
Jennifer B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Maria G.
Aug 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect



Maria G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elsa B.
Aug 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot to work for a few days!
Elsa B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Irina K.
Apr 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property
Irina K.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alisa R.
Feb 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cool place!
Alisa R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laurie W.
Jan 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Laurie W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Jay W.
Jul 21, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Jay W.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shana C.
Jan 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful private home
Shana C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bridget J.
Jul 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private location
Bridget J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Greg D.
Apr 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incomparable
Greg D.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeff G., Kent Washington
Sep 26, 2018
This is an excellent place to relax, take in the views or cool off in the pool
Jeff G.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Daranado R.
Feb 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Like no other.
Daranado R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christopher F.
Jun 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING!
Christopher F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sheila O.
Oct 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A site to see unlike any others
Sheila O.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lori M.
Mar 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Lori M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
About the host
Hosted by Mo Snell
I enjoy farming Kona Coffee, swimming in the ocean and learning about 'old Hawaii.'
Why they chose this property
The farm is a 15 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 art galleries. Mamalahoa Highway is an historice road and runs through the heart of the Kona Coffee Belt with many fascinating towns, galleries, farms and historical sites.
What makes this property unique
The farm house is 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.
Languages:
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