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Cottage with Amazing View, Minutes to Dolphin Swimming, Very Private, Affordable

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 21000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Captain Cook, HI

Kapahukapu Manini Beach
‪20 min walk‬
Captain Cook Monument
Kealakekua Bay
Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Cottage with Amazing View, Minutes to Dolphin Swimming, Very Private, Affordable

Please check out the main house on the same property for larger groups:
vrbo 1542506

This cottage is perfect for a couple looking to save money but still have a million dollar view. In Kealakekua Bay, just 3 minutes from some of the best snorkeling and wildlife viewing in the world, atop 49 tropical steps sits this private bungalow. There is a full sized outdoor kitchen, and modernized indoor/outdoor bathroom. This rental is suggested only for people confident in climbing 49 steps (see photos) multiple times daily as the stairs climb high to get the beautiful views and privacy.
The house is located on a private road. There is a kitty cat that will come and visit and ask for snacks, she is very sweet. There is a 10p.m. no noise ordinance for the neighborhood. Noise travels very easily in the bay, you might not see people but you can still hear them. You can always go inside if you want to stay up later.
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Property manager

Gus Ukraine

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 deadlock

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property Registration Number TA-003-267-9936-01, GE-003-267-9936-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Captain Cook

Located in Captain Cook, this cottage is by the sea. Kona Coffee Living History Farm and H.N. Greenwell Store Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Greenwell Farms and Captain Cook Monument. Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative and Big Island Bees are also worth visiting. With kayaking, snorkelling and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

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Captain Cook, HI

What's nearby

Kapahukapu Manini Beach - 20 min walk - 1.6 km
Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
Kona Coffee Living History Farm - 7 min drive - 2.2 km
Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 19 min drive - 10.5 km
Magic Sands Beach - 25 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Korner Pocket Sports Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
‪The Coffee Shack - ‬11 min drive
‪Shaka Tacoz - ‬9 min drive
‪HiCO - Hawaiian Coffee - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage with Amazing View, Minutes to Dolphin Swimming, Very Private, Affordable pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage with Amazing View, Minutes to Dolphin Swimming, Very Private, Affordable?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage with Amazing View, Minutes to Dolphin Swimming, Very Private, Affordable?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage with Amazing View, Minutes to Dolphin Swimming, Very Private, Affordable located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Kealakekua Bay, Hikiau Heiau State Monument and Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park. Kapahukapu Manini Beach and Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative are also within 15 minutes.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Victoria K.

29 Jul, 2025

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

Perfectly magical stay!

This was an absolutely awesome place to call home for a week! We only wish it could have been longer! We loved the open air quality of the space, and our daily visits from Paele the cat, the wild pig, wild turkey, and many geckos! The temperature was perfect with the cool breeze coming into the room, and we were so happy for the chance to meet Johnny and tour the properties. You can feel the healing of this space, and you definitely can't beat the view or the company! The bed was also so comfortable- we'd love to know what kind it was :-) Can't wait to go back!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

8 May, 2025

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

A perfect delight ! Amazing views and location

Absolutely loved this cottage. Spectacular views from porch and bedroom. The sounds of birds chirping and distant ocean waves. So very peaceful and relaxing. Open air kitchen. Owner responds in minutes! Perfect location , so close to good snorkeling spots …2steps, nice Manini beach park, Captain cooks 11/10!!! Perfect!!!!!!!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Birgit J.

28 Feb, 2025

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

Awesome little Paradise

We really enjoyed staying at this absolutely beautiful little paradise. Everything was perfect, how it is integrated right in the middle of nature with so many lovely details. The owner is Super nice and we enjoyed the company of his sweet little cat - we will definitely rent it again next time when we come back here for vacation.

Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

22 Apr, 2025

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

Outdoor/Indoor Living at its best

We loved how we felt like we were living outside. Even though we experienced wind, rain, sun and all kinds of weather the house is built to be dry and comfortable even though there are no windows and the much of the house has no walls. Beautiful views of Kealakakua Bay. You need to be comfortable with bugs since it’s exposed to the outdoors. We loved it!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

3 May, 2025

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

SUNSETS!!!

This house was beyond fantastic. The view alone was stunning, but the SUNSETS were insane!!! We had so much fun here! Our 6 year old daughter loved when the cat came to visit! We also enjoyed the geckos, the birds, and we even saw a pig in the backyard one morning! HA! (We gave it its space & took some fun pictures from afar!!) I have already recommended this house to friends who will be in your area for their honeymoon.. I just loved it so much. We hope to be back someday! Thank you for sharing this glorious house with us!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

20 Dec, 2024

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

Chill

Second time we've stayed and the vibe is chill. Everything there is perfect! And we were so happy to see Madame Pa'ele again!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

27 Dec, 2024

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

Beautiful Peaceful Stay

Everything was perfect. 5-12 drive to 3 beaches which provided terrific swimming and snorkeling spots. Everything you need is on property except for food of course. Will stay again and highly recommend.Gus was also available every time I reached out.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

1 Jul, 2023

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

Beautiful place

Lovely stay

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madisen S.

13 Jun, 2024

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

Stay for a couple

This stay was absolutely incredible! The place was so clean and had everything we could’ve needed and more. The views and ambiance was incredible and the surrounding food was amazing. I would stay here over and over again

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

17 Jul, 2024

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

Perfect views!

We couldn’t have asked for a better location for our honeymoon. Gorgeous views of the water and beautiful sunsets. The host is nice and helpful as well. Highly recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monique A.

18 Jun, 2024

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

Amazing place

This is a vacation that I will never forget. It could not have gone more perfectly.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor B.

5 Jan, 2024

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

Amazing view

Such a wonderful little bungalow. Fantastic views and even more amazing views from the shower. Love the outdoor kitchen and overall such a relaxing spot!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent L.

11 Aug, 2023

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

What a View

Great stay at this lovely place, it feels like a treehouse.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

19 Jun, 2023

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

Lil slice of paradise

Beautiful spot set into the hillside overlooking captain cooks monument and bay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia C.

12 Oct, 2024

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

View you won’t forget

We stayed here for 4 days and fell in love with the views, privacy and quiet. Could hear the waves crashing in the distance. All of the amenities you might need in the kitchen, comfortable bed, beach chairs to use. Location is really convenient to exploring this side of the island, particularly for any tours to Captain Cook or night snorkeling with manta rays as well as city of refuge and Two step.. And we enjoyed the visits from the neighborhood cat Parks.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

7 Jun, 2023

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

Idyllic Slice of Heaven

We celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary in this delightful cottage. We loved the airy, open layout and the view is even better than in the photos. Close to great snorkeling spots and hiking trails, we enjoyed every minute and will definitely rebook this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherie M.

9 Feb, 2023

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

Best location

Combination of resort and Hawaiian camping. This is a well appointed, comfortable place to relax. Lots of outdoor space with comfortable furnishings

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa L.

21 Sept, 2023

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

This is the place!

We loved our stay so much we ended up extending it. We will definitely be back! 10/10 would highly recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

5 Mar, 2024

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

Amazing space

We had an amazing time at Gus’ property. It is absolute paradise. we enjoyed the lenai for watching whales and sunset each day. Loved the outdoor kitchen and partial open air shower. 11/10 recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

4 Jun, 2025

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

This property was unique and we're so happy to chose to stay here.Pros: The views are incredible and the outdoor living spaces were very comfortable - in particular we spent a lot of time on the high top chairs, sofa bed, and two person dining table. The kitchen was fully stocked and operational with everything we needed. The bedroom was perfectly sized and comfortable. It was so easy to access Manini Beach (you can walk). By staying in Captain Cook you have a much more "locals" experience. There was plenty of privacy. Both indoor and outdoor showers worked well. The grounds are very pretty. Internet worked well. Roofing allowed you to stay outside while it rained. Items to Be Aware Of: You'll receive visits from local wildlife (we got to see turkeys, pigs, cats, roosters, lizards, and slugs). It takes awhile to drive "up the hill" whenever you go somewhere. There is a large staircase from where you park to the property. You park on the side of the road rather than a garage/carport. There are lots of bugs; so you 100% need bug spray. No air conditioning (the fans worked well enough). The bathroom is not connected to the bedroom. The Aloha sign in the directions is small (hard to see), the better landmark is that there's a dilapidated big rig truck just before the turn.

Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

8 Jul, 2023

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

Perfect for a Quiet, Relaxing Vacation

We had an amazing experience during our 1 week stay. The house was comfortable, spacious, clean, and QUIET! Loved the tranquil atmosphere and watching the dolphins in the bay each mornings was just huge bonus. Minutes to some of the best snorkeling in the state and convenient driving to Kona and Volcano. We highly recommend this location and can't wait to come back!

Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

tj. a.

29 Jul, 2023

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

Secluded cabin.

Place was great. Loved the location. Sunrise and sunsets were epic. Also plenty of great snorkeling spots that were just a short drive away. Place had a full kitchen and refrigerator which was very useful. Basically glamping in heaven.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly D.

30 Sept, 2023

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

Amazing and magical place to stay!!!!

Amazing location, unbelievable view for morning coffee (and for sunsets too), a super comfortable bed for falling into at night, a beautiful shower for washing off the ocean, all around a wonderful spot. Away from the noise and the bustle. What a magical getaway place. We snorkeled every morning, kayaked in the bay below, and overall had a ball.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua U.

24 Oct, 2024

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

Peaceful location with an amazing view

We could not have enjoyed our stay more. The building and grounds were more than we had hoped. The bedroom was situated in a way that provided an exquisite view of the bay while still feeling private and secluded. The kitchen in the back of the building had all we needed to prepare our meals. We hope to come back and visit again in the future. We could not have been more pleased. The only problem we have found is that other rentals will have a very hard time living up to this experience. Thanks so much allowing to stay at your property.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

16 Nov, 2023

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

Gorgeous!

Loved every bit of staying here! Wasn't quite as privacy friendly as we thought but it was well worth it. We'd love to come back sometime. The cat was sooo cute so we bought her some treats while we were there. The owners were great. We had a lovely time.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023