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Holualoa Garden Studio

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Room
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Holualoa, HI
  • Place, Dovetail
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Studio 7 Gallery
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Kailua Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms

About this property

Holualoa Garden Studio

Holualoa Garden Studio is located 4 miles above Kona town at 1400 ft elevation in the coffee belt. Temperatures are cooler with nice breezes in the afternoon. The studio is on the right side of a quaint Hawaiian home with two other units. They overlook a lush garden with several fruit trees including bananas, tangerines, lemons, and mangoes. You will be walking distance to the town of Holualoa with art galleries, a Kona coffee cafe (Holuakoa).
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number TA144-327-8848-01, GE144-327-8848-02, 3760050570000
Property # 3491110
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

Holualoa

Holualoa Village, a neighborhood in Holualoa, is home to this apartment. Hulihee Palace and Hulihe‘e Palace State Monument are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kahalu'u Beach Park and Regal Keauhou. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Holua Racquet and Paddle or Holua Tennis Center.
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Holualoa, HI

What's nearby

  • Dovetail - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Studio 7 Gallery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Kailua Pier - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 9 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunset Kai Lanai - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Magics Beach Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Tacos - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪L & L Hawaiian BBQ - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Green Flash Coffee - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holualoa Garden Studio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holualoa Garden Studio?

As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holualoa Garden Studio on Mar 17, 2027 start from $179, 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 Holualoa Garden Studio?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holualoa Garden Studio?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holualoa Garden Studio located?

Located in Holualoa Village, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Dovetail and Studio 7 Gallery. Donkey Mill Art Center and Ipu Hale Gallery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Linda was a terrific host and the accommodations were superb.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts go above and beyond to make your stay enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Linda and Ron were such welcoming hosts from a tour upon our arrival to a yummy welcome treat of fresh fruit & muffins to making sure we had everything we needed during our stay. We so enjoyed the beautiful garden & being a but off the beaten path but still very close to lots of sites and activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just as advertised. Very cute space, quiet neighborhood, has everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Linda was attentive, friendly and always available for questions. The property was lovely, had great amenities and was just the right amount of out-of-the-way. We would definitely book with her again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Rental on Big Island

Loved this place!! Would book again on my next trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property base

We had an amazing stay at Holualoa Garden Studio. We travelled from the UK and could not have asked for anything more. The garden was lovely too and was a great base to get around.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nick N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such enchanting accommodations. The location (to us) was perfect! Just enough out of the way to feel secluded, but only minutes down the hill to all the excitement, shops, and beaches. Linda and Rob are wonderful hosts. So responsive and accommodating. There when you needed them, but the garden studio and private entrance made you feel all alone. Definitely enjoyed the cooler temps at that elevation. The home had everything you could need and then some! If we come back to the big island, we would reserve there again without thinking twice. We will miss being killed to sleep by the sounds and smells of the enchanted gardens!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful 9-day stay at Linda's Holualoa Garden Studio. It's set up the hill from all Kona's tourist activity and offers a lush garden experience. The space itself was fully functional and very clean, with use of beach equipment (inc. a great umbrella, a boogie board and coolers). Linda's location allowed us very easy access to stellar snorkeling and good swimming beaches all recommended by her. We visited Hilo and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and Kohala on two longer drives.Linda was also a great resource for local history, places to eat and markets for fresh fruits: we especially enjoyed Umeke's and rarely ate in. We loved eating fresh papaya, tasty apple bananas and coffee from local markets before heading out on daily explorations. We both highly recommend Linda's garden studio for a fun and relaxing visit on Hawai’i Island and definitely want to stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice studio

Really enjoyed our stay and Linda was very nice and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Eva T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good place

The owner was nice, place was cozy, but it could be cleaner.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cecilia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to cool off at the end of the day

This was a wonderful stay to come home to at the end of a day on the water. The altitude means that it's very comfortable to sleep with the breeze coming through the windows. The host went above and beyond to make sure the stay was comfortable and pleasant. Would stay here in the future!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Henry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Just met the host once, was nice enough. The shower was only good for 1 hot shower. After that it ran cold. Hair dryer shorted out. The bed was lumpy. Think the topper needs to be replaced. Parking was tight but not much they can do about that. It was clean and quiet. The kitchen was nicely set up and handy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sneakitiki

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic Holualoa

We had a great stay with our friendly hosts, Linda and Rob. The place was centrally located for us - close to Kona and places that we like to snorkel. The historic village of Holualoa was a 10 minute walk away with a good restaurant, galleries and boutiques.Good communication and beach gear! Appreciated the fresh apple bananas.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Corey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property & Exceptional Host

We absolutely loved the serene surroundings and lush foliage. It was a perfect place to recharge and refresh after a long day of snorkeling in the sun. Linda was very timely in her communications with us and so friendly and helpful every step of the way. Highly recommend!
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 1, 2024
Thank you so much for the review Corey. Sorry it's taken so long to respond. I'm not used to the VRBO website yet. I'm glad you enjoyed the studio!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend!

Clean, cozy and wonderful. We stayed both at a 4 and 5 star resort immediately prior to this, but I enjoyed the Garden studio the most. Perfect for me and my two teens. Up in the cloud forest so it is great for cooling down after a hot day at the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 1, 2024
Thanks so much Bruce. I appreciate the review and happy that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tropical Paradise

Well appointed unit. Clean. Responsive property owner. Friendly neighbors. Nightly coqui frogs manageable with ear plugs. Nice grounds. Especially enjoyed the fragrant gardenia and puakenikeni shrubs near entrance
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10/10 - No Notes!

We loved our stay with Linda and will definitely return if we visit the island in the future. Linda was easy to reach and her homemade muffins and lilikoi butter were amazing. ☺️
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect garden setting

Linda and Rob were gracious, helpful hosts, making us feel immediately welcome. The Garden suite is set on a terraced tropical garden at about 1000 ft of altitude, meaning it is beautifully cool with and comfortable with no need for aircon. It is in a safe neighbourhood that is a short drive down to attractions like snorkelling and parks. The hosts were helpful with excellent recommenations. We would love to come again if we makevit back to Hawaii.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roberta M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy happy studio in great location!

Linda is a fabulous host and has thought of everything. This studio is bright and colorful and comfy too. The photos don’t do it justice! The location is perfect to get to anything in just a few minutes. The elevation is so nice and cool, along the coffee belt of Holualoa. We hope to come back and stay again, and will definitely recommend it to our friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool and Comfy

By far the best place we stayed on our recent trip to Hawaii. Although it’s a studio, it’s laid out well and we didn’t feel cramped (2 adults and one tween). Our daughter loved the window bed nook! It was a very quick drive into Kailua-Kona but thankfully removed from the really busy areas, and the higher elevation meant it was nice and cool, especially at night. Our hosts, Linda and Rob, were extremely friendly and helpful. All-in-all a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 18, 2025
Thank you Ellen. I’m glad you enjoyed it- and thank you for your sweet frog notes! I hope you come back again:)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicolas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Linda est une hôte d'exception, attentive et attentionnée. Son logement tres fonctionnel et entouré d'une végétation luxuriante à 10 minutes de Kona etait parfait pour visiter les environs. Merci beaucoup à Linda pour son accueil vraiment exceptionnel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 27, 2025
Nicolas It was so nice meeting you and your family. I wish I had more time to visit with you. Thank you for leaving everything clean😁 I hope you will come back again. (Winter is the best time for weather Aloha. Linda
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

About the host

Hosted by Linda Lemos

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Originally from Lake Tahoe CA, I have lived in Holualoa for 25 years. I have recently retired from Dental Hygiene and am now doing part-time esthetician work and managing my vacation rental. I enjoy cooking, swimming and yoga. Hawaii is my home now and I can't imagine living anywhere else.

Why they chose this property

I love the elevation and cool temperatures as compared to downtown. Holualoa is a quaint, artistic town surrounded by coffee farms. The town has a small market and a couple of cafes.

What makes this property unique

The property has an old Hawaiian feel to it. There are several fruit trees- bananas, tangerines, lemons, as well as tropical plants and flowers. During the rainy season you will hear the coqui frogs singing to each other at night. You will wake up in the morning to an array of fresh tropical fruits and homemade muffins.

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