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Newly renovated piece of paradise. Experience Old Hawaii at its best.

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Newly renovated classic plantation house
Renovated open kitchen
Newly renovated master bathroom
Dining room opening into the living room
Dining room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Kapaau, HI
  • Place, Kamehameha Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kenjis House
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kamehameha Statue
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Keiki Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Newly renovated piece of paradise. Experience Old Hawaii at its best.

Located just past the town of Hawi in North Kohola, this historic Plantation House dates back to the 1940's when the Union Mill company farmed the land for sugar cane. It once belonged to the plantation doctor. Our renovation has focused on maintaining the style and character of the property while modernizing it to meet modern expectations. While not air conditioned the cooling breezes of North Kohala and plantation design make it comfortable all day and particularly at night.

Accommodation
The house contains 3 bedrooms (2 queen and two bunk beds) and two bathrooms and can accommodate up 6 guests.

Grounds
A ¾ acre lot full of fruit trees seasonally oranges, mangos, papaya, avocado, lime, passion fruit, lemons, cherries and bread fruit.

Amenities
A fully equipped modern kitchen, garden room, large lanai, laundry, TV and high speed internet are included. Newly renovated bathroom with tiled floors and large rain shower.

Nearby Attractions
A FREE access outdoor municipal pool is 5 min away. Nearby you will find a free municipal pool,
beaches, hikes, art galleries, groceries, restaurants, yoga, cultural centre, museums, library and cafe's with live music. Fantastic cycling and hiking/running routes if you like to be active.

Saturday market at the Banyan Tree in Hawi is a must attend for local colour, produce and music.

The famous Poululu Valley is only a 10 min drive away and offers breathtaking vistas.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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Property Registration Number GE-126-322-9440-01, TA-126-322-9440-01
Property # 1193536vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Kapaau

Located in Kapaau, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Kamehameha Statue and Kohala Historical Sites State Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mauna Kea Resort Golf Course and Rutgers Tennis Center. Kenjis House and Big Island Eco Adventures 2 are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Kapaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Kamehameha Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Big Island Eco Adventures 2 - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Kenjis House - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Kamehameha Statue - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 37 min drive - 44.5 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gill's Lanai - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪King's View Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kohala Coffee Mill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kohala Rainbow Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rising Tide Poke - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Newly renovated piece of paradise. Experience Old Hawaii at its best. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Newly renovated piece of paradise. Experience Old Hawaii at its best.?

As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Newly renovated piece of paradise. Experience Old Hawaii at its best. on 2 Aug, 2026 start from S$364, 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.

Is Newly renovated piece of paradise. Experience Old Hawaii at its best. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Newly renovated piece of paradise. Experience Old Hawaii at its best.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Newly renovated piece of paradise. Experience Old Hawaii at its best.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly renovated piece of paradise. Experience Old Hawaii at its best.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newly renovated piece of paradise. Experience Old Hawaii at its best. located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kamehameha Park and Kenjis House. Kamehameha Statue and Big Island Eco Adventures 2 are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Place was clean, roomy with a good kitchen. But lots of little bugs invading the place daily.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

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

Great vacation rental

Great area if you like to walk a lot and watch the whales. We enjoy the peace and quiet so it was perfect for us!
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arlene L.

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

Great property

This is a beautiful and historic home in a great location. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tommy T.

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

View was very nice and house was awesome

Everything was as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ferco B.

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

Amazing spot!!

The house is an amazingly nice, clean and quiet former plantation villa, really well kept and modernized. Nothing more to wish for and would love to come back if we visit the region again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

albert c.

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

home away from home

FANTASTIC: Wonderful house, it had everything just like home. The yard was wonderful; plants, trees, birds, chickens, pigs, geckos all fun to watch. Very relaxing atmosphere around the whole place.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S W.

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

Plantation Doctor's Chickens

Wonderful mahalo nui
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov, 2023
Thanks for staying at our hale. We've just followed on with two great weeks. The hen nesting by the side of the house had 6 little chicks. The whole gang came by every night around 5 pm before heading up the trees to roost for the night.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

Old Hawaii

The best way to experience the real Hawaii. A wonderful house perfectly appointed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Peaceful Paradise

We so enjoyed this quiet property. Many fruit to pick and enjoy, kitchen is very well equipped, beds and furniture are very comfortable. About a half hour to the beaches and a lovely drive to whale watch as you go. It really is a perfect location for us. Thank you so much!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

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

Moist Paradise

Loved the home and location. An electric fireplace would be a great addition to help with the dampness. Hope to revisit in a couple of years.
Stayed 59 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec, 2021
Thanks Todd. Great idea. My wife has often suggested an antique wood burner (too dangerous) but the electric idea is worth exploring. Appreciate your flexibility during your stay in helping us out.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine S.

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

Great house!

The house had everything we needed. Our family of 5 was very comfortable. Our only recommendation is that the bunk bed room should have a bigger fan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gail G.

Old Hawaii at its best

Experience a real Hawaiian feeling in the town of Hawi, in this lovely home. True relaxation and few tourists. Would highly recommend if you are ready for a low key vacation. Just one issue: the home is across the road from a rooster farm, so if you want to experience true Hawaii, bring your earplugs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thanks Gail. The roosters do add to the local colour. Happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie T.

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

Great time, Great house

Once again we had an amazing time in Kapa'au. We adventured the whole island, and had a cozy home to come back to every night. Well equipped, clean, and very quiet. I mean except for the roosters and coqui frogs :) We love it!!
Stayed 42 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Robbin P.

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

Lovely house

Beautifully appointed home with great spaces. Only complaint was rooster farm across the street. ( I'm a light sleeper.)
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Traditional Hawaiian Home

We were visiting family so this property worked out perfectly for family dinners and hanging out. I would definitely choose this property again. It's away from the touristy areas. This property had everything from beach equipment, washer and drier, and well stocked kitchen equipment. Thank you to our Host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2024
Thank you for your kind comments Cheryl. Glad you and your family had a good time and were able to benefit from the house.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kit D.

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

Peaceful

Spacious house in quiet countryside. Comfortable and with everything we might have needed. Beautiful day- geckos! The First- Wednesday Night Market in Hawi a lovely community event with beautiful hula performances.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Maile K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our stay started off a little rough BUT the owner was very good in responding to my issues. This is a lovely place to stay and sometimes cleaners donʻt always do their jobs- it happens. This issue did not hamper our vacation at this beautiful plantation house.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent

A beautiful home and a lovely location. We enjoyed being able to hide right down the road. We enjoyed the location beaches. It was relaxing. The house is very well. Set up. We are two couples who travel together frequently and this was an ideal location for us. I would highly recommend this.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

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

Welcome to Old Hawaii

Very nice and clean old-style Hawaiian home in rural area. It is very private and quiet although it is likely you will hear the resident fowl and frogs. It is very close to a number of historic sites, beaches, and hikes--and interesting country roads. A few stores in Hawi and Kapuu have coffee and other snacks (and local art) and there is a nearby grocery. If you are looking for "off the beaten path" this place should be on your list.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan, 2025
Thanks for staying with us Bill. Please come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Hawaiian style house has been thoughtfully and carefully renovated so that it retains the charm of the 1940s plantation house but is totally comfortable for a longer stay. We loved it. The kitchen is fully stocked with anything you need - including a wine fridge and plenty of dishware and cooking utensils. Large airy rooms, including a sun room off the kitchen and a dining room. You could easily host 12 for dinner, if you're so inclined! Lovely yard, featuring fruit trees and many birds, including chickens and their chicks, who are always entertaining. Kapa'au and Hawi are lovely little towns to exlpore, and the rail trail at the bottom of the road is an added plus if you like running or walking. All in all, we highly recommend this house. Perfect if you want something a little off the beaten path. Oh, and I almost forgot: comfortable furniture for reading, with good lighting! Not easy to find in rentals, so good job!
Stayed 24 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2026
Thanks for staying with us Cindy. Hope you chose to come again. - Dominique
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

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

Plantation style home

This is a 3 bedroom home with a large front and back yard. Big private porch looks out on the front yard with a small ocean view. Lots of avocado and mango trees. Feels like you are in a small country town in Hawaii. Umbrellas and beach chairs are provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie T.

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

Excelent

The house was perfect, just what we where looking for. Great location for exploring the whole island. Loved the authentic decor, beds where comfortable, and kitchen was clean and well stocked, not to mention the very large private yard in a quiet neighborhood. We hope to come again next year.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

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

Beautiful plantation home in secluded neighborhood!

We all enjoyed the spaciousness of this well kept plantation home. Kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, dishes, etc. Keep in mind that the local fauna has a nice chorus going at times - coqui frogs, hens, rooster- which didn’t bother us, but you may want to pack ear plugs. Everything was very clean and tidy and our group had a lovely, relaxing, time. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara N.

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

A Welcoming Haven

We arrived from the mainland during the COVID pandemic, so my son and I had to quarantine for 14 days. Not a hardship! This sweet plantation house in a bucolic setting provided all that we could need or want. The owner thought of every detail — from adequate amounts of ziploc bags to comfy white towels. The recent renovations make the charming farmhouse style feel up to date where it especially counts: the kitchen and bathroom. Plus, whenever I had a question, the owner’s response was swift and generous. I will recommend this lovely home to friends looking for a rental in beautiful North Kohala.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Great guest cottage

Great location and stay
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Dominique Spragg

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Catherine and Dominique live on Vancouver Island in the seaside town of Sidney. We have both been entrepreneurs running their own businesses and appreciate service and quality. When not in Hawaii spending their holidays maintaining and upgrading their house, they spend time with our Portuguese Water Dog (Wylie) and African Grey Parrot (Phoebe) boating in the Gulf Islands on a classic 1968 40 ft Grenfell MV. It appears caring for old wooden boats and homes is an integral part of our lives.

Why they chose this property

When looking for a property to call our own in Hawaii, we looked for something which had character and was away from the usual hotel, golf, beach track. We were looking for a place which spoke to the history of the place we had grown to appreciate during several visits to the area. Finding the Doctor's house which belonged to the Union Mill Plantation company doctor, was the perfect balance.

What makes this property unique

The house is tucked away yet close to amenities. A very private isolated back garden makes a perfect sanctuary full of the sights and sounds of nature and the wind blowing through the palms. Frequent sightings of local birds and the occasional wild piggy (harmless) always make meals in the garden room entertaining. A grand lanai across the front of the house is nicely exposed to the trade breezes and a great place to hang out throughout the day. A comfortable living room equipped with a flat screen TV (Cable, Apple TV and Netflix included).

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