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Cottage-like Duplex in South Kona on the Big Island.<br>Sleeps two adult guests

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A lush garden with dense foliage and a view of the ocean.
A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area with a counter and hanging lamps.
A room with a dining area, a kitchen counter, and a view of trees through large windows.
A house with a stone foundation, a covered porch, and a red roof.
A bedroom with a bed, curtains, and a window.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Captain Cook, HI
  • Place, Painted Church
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Captain Cook

Located in Captain Cook, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. H.N. Greenwell Store Museum and Greenwell Farms are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kona Country Club and Holua Tennis Center. Bay View Farm and Big Island Bees are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Captain Cook, HI

What's nearby

  • Painted Church - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 6 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Bay View Farm - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Ho'okena Beach Park - 10 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪HiCO - Hawaiian Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hala Tree Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Honaunau Poke Shop - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Black Rock Pizza - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage-like Duplex in South Kona on the Big Island.<br>Sleeps two adult guests pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage-like Duplex in South Kona on the Big Island.<br>Sleeps two adult guests ?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage-like Duplex in South Kona on the Big Island.
Sleeps two adult guests on 2 Nov 2027 start from £571, 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 at Cottage-like Duplex in South Kona on the Big Island.<br>Sleeps two adult guests ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage-like Duplex in South Kona on the Big Island.<br>Sleeps two adult guests ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage-like Duplex in South Kona on the Big Island.<br>Sleeps two adult guests ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage-like Duplex in South Kona on the Big Island.<br>Sleeps two adult guests located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Painted Church. Bay View Farm and Big Island Bees are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cleanly, calm atmosphere, beautiful property with lots of light and windows looking out towards the ocean.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious and great location!

Nice large space in the apartment! close to 3 awesome beaches to swim kayak and snorkel. We would stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2023
Aloha Sharon & Karl, Mahalo for your kind comment, we are thrilled to learn of your experience with us. It is our pleasure for you to enjoy each time you come to this paradise. Hoping to see you again on your next visit! Mahalo nui loa, Ed & George Sr
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, tropical property

The property was very comfortable and had all we needed. George was a very gracious host and always there to please.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2023
Aloha to you both, We are grateful for your feedback! We aim to please our guests, and your comments helps us know we are achieving our objectives. We look forward to see you again in the near future. Mahalo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint older place with character

Host George Sr. was very responsive, helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, comfortable and peaceful, a good place to wait out the storms! The Kona low changed all our plans and it would have been a sad experience if we hadn’t had such a lovely place to stay. It’s not new or fancy. It suits the humble rural lifestyle that we enjoy. The owner was very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location, quiet, pleasant

I would rent it again Fit our needs of: kitchen, view, location high elevation so no need for air conditioning, WiFi, tv, comfortable bed George is more than hospitable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

The deck is amazing, with birds, frogs & trees. Nice county location. Bedroom is great with a full size closet and comfortable bed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2023
Aloha Diana, Mahalo for your review. your feedback means a lot! hosting you guys was a pleasure and we always aim to make your stay with us as memorable as possibl!!! Feel free to come back and visit us anytime. Mahalo nu loa,
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Away from it all

We loved that it was quiet and away from the city noice. We loved the natural surroundings and the sounds of nature. And our visitor(Turkey )was very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2023
Aloha Jesse, We are grateful for your feedback! We aim to please our guests, and your comments helps us know we are achieving our objectives. We look forward to see you again in the near future. Mahalo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect location on the Kona side of the big island. A cozy little getaway

Although the decor is a bit outdated, it was an excellent price point, clean, & had everything provided to feel as if it was my own home. I highly recommend this very convenient, quiet (except for the frogs at night & the rooster in the morning- which is everywhere in Hawaii) tucked away cottage!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2022
Aloha Elisabeth, Mahalo for that review. your feedback means a lot! hosting you guys was a pleasure and we always aim to make your stay with us as memorable as possibl!!! Feel free to come back and visit us anytime. Mahalo nu loa,
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely

Nice roomy cottage with lovely screened in porch from which you can see the ocean and macadamia trees, tangerine trees , banana trees etc. Close to beaches and Captain Cook town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet spot with a beautiful view

Loved our stay here. It was the perfect spot a little off the beaten path that was a great home base for our adventures on the big island. Close enough to everything you need and far enough from the hoardes of tourists, with lots of little shops and spots to check out nearby. As for the space itself, it's super cozy and has an incredible ocean view from the screened in patio. Waking up to that view was one of the best parts of our trip. Would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cost and Comfy

This is a comfy little property very much like living in a private home in the coffee country of Hawai'i
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

First time to big island

This is the first time to the big island and we wanted a place to see the coastline. The property pics show more than actual with tree growth but we really spent most of our time out exploring.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Property!

We loved the off the beaten path of this home. We were surrounded by Papaya, Avocado, and other native plants. So beautiful! It was so relaxing and had all the comforts of home. We will return!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2021
Aloha to you All, Mahalo for your kind comment, we are thrilled to learn of your good experience with us. It is our pleasure for you to enjoy each time you come to this paradise. Hoping to see you again on your next visit!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
If you like rustic, this is the place for you. Musty smelling. Great area for quiet. Great deck for watching sun go down. George took care of us. Very helpful with what ever we needed.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location for snorkeling

I stayed in the larger room. Although it is old, it was well cleaned and everything worked well. The sunset is beautiful, the croaking of frogs is a lullaby at night, and the sound of roosters is a wake-up call in the morning. The owner was very kind and friendly and made me feel at ease. I would definitely like to stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magic

This quaint cottage on a farm reminded me of stepping back in time to when things were more simple. Just a magical stay in old Hawaii with a gorgeous view of the sunset every single night= pure magic. Ed was a gracious host and George was the best, adding so much color and fun to our stay! We recommend this house and this host 100% and hope to be back soon!
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Locale

If you want a resort experience, this is not for you. If you want a relaxing place to use as your base for vacation this fits the bill. Property could use some updates, but given the rate we paid, we weren’t expecting the Ritz. The lanai and surrounding farm was a great setting. Property managers were responsive when an issue arose late at night. Didn’t see any icky bugs during our stay, which is always a plus. No A/C.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2022
Aloha Monica, Mahalo for your review. your feedback means a lot! hosting you guys was a pleasure and we always aim to make your stay with us as memorable as possibl!!! Feel free to come back and visit us anytime. Mahalo nu loa,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway!

My husband and I stayed at the 1 bedroom until for 16 glorious days. It was the perfect place on the island for a home base. We drove all over the island. The unit itself is well loved. A little shabby and worn, but very comfortable and clean. We loved the screened in lanai. We had coffee and breakfast out there every day. The sunsets were fantastic. It was also cool in the evenings, perfect for sleeping. George was great to work with, he left us fresh avocados. They were delicious! All in all we had a fantastic stay. We hope to be back! Mahalo
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Value in All of Kona!

Hale Koa exceeded all of our expectations. The location is perfect as a base to tour the entire island. It is on a working farm with macadamia nut trees, tangerine trees, orange trees, and avocado trees in the backyard. From the kitchen, you look over the orchard trees to see the sunset into the pacific ocean. It is far from the daily gridlock of Kailua-Kona. Not modern, just a very functional bungalow. I would advise anybody coming to the Big Island to stay at Hale Koa. George and Ed were super helpful and friendly. They sent us pictures to navigate to the bungalow. Without their pictures we never would have found this little slice of paradise.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

South Kona Hills

The ceiling leaked onto the dining table and chairs when it rained. The manager could not fix the leak. The laundry room is in the dirt underneath the house! The washer left dark spots on our clothes.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

DO NOT STAY HERE

This place is NOT how it was listed. Upon opening the door it had a strong awful smell. Very outdated, where to start? The bedroom had large cobwebs and rusty fixtures. The kitchen had exposed ant baits, I refrigerator I would not put anything in, the bathroom was not fit to get clean in. Dead bugs stuck to the ceiling. We arrived late at night and left first thing in the morning after taking lots of pictures and moved to another place. I slept in my clothes, I felt so dirty in this place.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2023
Here is a note and Five Star review from the who stayed at tge same units for over 10 days before you checked in. “ Sep., 29, 2023 - Oct., 8, 2023 Dear George Sr. I was happy to come stay at your condo. Everything was well done and comtortable. I woold definitely like to come again. It was also fun talking with yu. thank you. Takeshi & Keiko “ It’s unfortunate to see this sort of incident!! We take pride in our properties and vacation rental service . Most Ironman participants like to be close in town, this place is out in the country in the midst of beautiful lush tropical setting. Would be fair for both of us to post the photos that was submitted to VRBO for viewers and interested guest to decide for themselves. Wish you had a great run and vacation. The guest before you Would be fair and
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay and nice and close to two step for snorkeling
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Cozy place for the price!

First impressions were not great - not super clean but also not horrible. Would recommend for the price!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfort and spacious!

Enjoyed our stay. Property had good dining, entertaining, and sleeping facilities. Spacious living areas and fantastic sunset photos from kitchen windows! Access to main highway a bit dangerous but teamwork got us thru!
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2022
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