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Private Country Cottage | 2+ Bedroom on 1-acre | 5 mins to Kamuela town

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A house with a green roof, white exterior, and a porch with a railing.
A covered outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by a white railing and lush greenery.
A two-story house with a sloped roof, a covered porch, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and a red flower bed.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows.
A modern kitchen with a large island, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Waimea, HI
  • Place, Hamakua Heritage Corridor
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Parker Ranch Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Waimea Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

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.

TA-050-347-9296-01

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

You need to know

Property Registration Number GE-128-786-2272-01, TA-128-786-2272-01
Property # 2355370vb
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 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 area

Kamuela

Located in Kamuela, this holiday 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.
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Waimea, HI

What's nearby

  • Hamakua Heritage Corridor - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Parker Ranch Center - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Ulu La'au - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Waimea Park - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Isaacs Art Center - 8 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Big Island Brewhaus - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Village Burger - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Merriman's Restaurant Waimea Big Island - ‬12 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 is parking at Private Country Cottage | 2+ Bedroom on 1-acre | 5 mins to Kamuela town?

On-site 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?

Checkout 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 holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Waimea Reservoir, North Hawaii Community Hospital and Parker Ranch Center. Waimea Park and Hamakua Heritage Corridor are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this place

This is the 3rd time we have stayed love the house and area
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. The space outside is meant to be used the majority of the time. The living room is small. It was rainy and windy for most of our stay, so it was too cold and wet to be in the outside areas. Luckily we had places to go. The area that the house is in, there is a pocket of wet weather. The weather is different just a mile away. No a/c, but not needed in this cool environment. Very private. Enjoyed our stay! She allowed us to checkin early and checkout a little later. Waimea is beautiful!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home

We enjoyed our time in this Waimea neighborhood.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful as always!

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov, 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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House and so loved the location.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hillside Retreat

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr, 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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property! Our family loved this place. Our kids played soccer in the yard, we had meals outside, and grateful for house amenities. The landscape of this property is beautiful and relaxing. Proximity is in the middle of anywhere you need to go i.e. beaches, touristy things. Foodland is 5 minutes away. Best grocery store for poke and marinated meats for grilling dinner. We appreciated the beach towels and accessories! We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, beautiful spot with a killer view. The one confusing part in the listing was that the master bedroom and bath were in a separate converted garage, so you have to walk outside to the kitchen and main house. The master was spacious and comfortable, but there was a smell of mold that would surface occasionally. Waimea gets a lot of moisture and I’m told this is a common problem, especially if windows and doors are kept closed for too long. That said, it was a unique and enjoyable stay, and a great value.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Waimea at it’s finest!

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2022
Mahalo for your review, We loved having you stay with us. Come back soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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!
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 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

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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