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"Hale Maluhia" - Cottage with expansive ocean views in central Kailua Kona.

Holiday home in Kailua-Kona with kitchen and patio

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Entire cottage for your stay
King size bed
Reclining leather couch
Double sink in master bath with shower and door to toilet for privacy.
180 degree ocean view with sunsets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 246.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Kailua Pier
  • Place, Kailua-Kona Wharf
  • Place, Magic Sands Beach
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Guest bath

Toilet

Master bath

Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

"Hale Maluhia" - Cottage with expansive ocean views in central Kailua Kona.

Enjoy our hosted private 1 bedroom, 1 1/2 bathroom accommodations. Beautifully detailed with a king size bed, tv, wireless internet, laundry, closet, and large covered lanai. Everything my mom needs for her month long stays with our family!

The large lanai (covered deck) has 2 outdoor seating areas including a BBQ, dining table and chairs. Cool breezes in the evening make it the perfect place to enjoy an ocean view sunset.

This bedroom was built next to our house for my mother to stay several times a year. The details are exquisite; from granite or Koa countertops and shelves, to antique Indonesian doors and artwork by local artists. You will experience Hawaii in its beauty!

The location on our property has gorgeous views of the sweeping valley below all the way to the ocean. It is surrounded by lush greenery and is only minutes to Kailua Kona town or historic Holualoa.

We welcome you to this peaceful place to enjoy Hawaii.

Hosted rental GE-094-614-7328-01, TA-094-614-7328-01
*10.25% TA tax + 4.712% GE tax and county surcharge are in addition to nightly rate.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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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

Adults only
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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
Quiet hours observed from 10pm to 8am
Immediate removal from property will result from unauthorized guests, drug use, reckless behavior, excessive noise, and smoking or pets on premises.

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
Property Registration Number GE-094-614-7328-01, TA-094-614-7328-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located in Holualoa Village, a neighbourhood in Kailua-Kona, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Holualoa Gallery and Hulihee Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Kailua Pier and Moku‘aikaua Church. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Holua Racquet and Paddle or Holua Tennis Center. 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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Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Kailua Pier - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 10 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Rock Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Lava Java - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Tacos - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Walua Social Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Basik Acai & Health Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Hale Maluhia" - Cottage with expansive ocean views in central Kailua Kona. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Hale Maluhia" - Cottage with expansive ocean views in central Kailua Kona.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Hale Maluhia" - Cottage with expansive ocean views in central Kailua Kona.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Hale Maluhia" - Cottage with expansive ocean views in central Kailua Kona. located?

Located in Holualoa Village, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Ipu Hale Gallery, Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden and St. Michael The Archangel Church. Kona Farmers Market and Donkey Mill Art Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at such a beautiful property that had everything needed for a perfect visit to Kona and Big Island. The location is great for exploring the Big Island and views are amazing. Excellent communication with our hosts who were so welcoming, thank you for sharing this lovely property with us! Highly recommend staying here and would love to stay again
View from lanai
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara C.

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

Timothy and Emily Honeymoon

Really enjoyed the stay, views were amazing, great size for the two of us
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

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

Fantastic

We totally loved our stay.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David A., Wimberley, Texas

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

Kona Mountain side retreat

Great "home base" for couples visiting the Big Island. Awesome views & accommodations. Minutes to town. Quiet and in a great neighborhood. Beautiful property!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place to stay on the Big Island

My wife and I loved this place. It was very clean, comfortable and well equipped. The location is easily accessible in the hills just above Kona with a beautiful view from the lanai. Very homey and just the right size for two people. If we someday return to the Big Island this is where we would stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina U.

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

Second time staying here

This is a beautiful rental in a very peaceful location very close to town. Owner quickly responded to the one need we had. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terry G.

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

Beautiful ,peaceful setting

We just loved our stay. Peaceful and beautiful neighborhood. All the amenities you could ask for. What a view!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

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

Perfect

We enjoyed staying at this beautiful property on our honeymoon. The views were incredible and the house had everything we needed for our stay. Communication with Esther was great and it was the perfect place for two!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

So Quiet

Rear cottage balcony looks down on a lovely property, with a view of the sea. Convenient location near the north/south Kona highway.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

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

Pure Hawaii

If you want to stay in an ohana that makes you feel like a local stop what you are doing and book it now! Every attention to detail was well thought out and the views were spectacular. Would highly recommend you stay here. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

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

Cozy / up on hill

Everything was perfect. The property is quaint and for 1-2 people unit has everything, including beautiful sunsets. This is for nature types — birds and frogs chirping in morning and evenings, but really peaceful, but if that’s not your thing (ie sleeping in late), then you may want a hotel room. Hosts were awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

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

Paradise

This was our second time visiting and we loved it just as much as our first. The property is clean and well appointed with everything needed for a comfortable stay. Communicating with Esther was easy and she was quick to respond. Our absolute favorite part is the beautiful view from lanai. We highly recommend Esther’s cottage and hope to return again!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A., Los Angeles, USA

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

Perfect

This place was perfect, in fact maybe too perfect. We had all sorts of activities panned, but in the end we spent most days just relaxing on the beautiful lanai. We barely saw anything of Kona! But we loved it and Esther and Daniel were awesome hosts full of Aloha.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristy L.

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

House of peace

My stay far exceeded any expectations. Esther was the perfect host by sharing suggestions, care and hospitality. The cabin is so gorgeous some days it was hard to even leave. Some days I didn't ;) I am counting down the days until I can return. The location was absolutely perfect for me.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori F., Seattle, WA

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

Perfect location for a relaxing vacation.

Absolutely loved this property and the host. Esther was welcoming, responsive and helpful. The cottage was well stocked with all appliances and other amenities. Everything very clean and organized. Felt right at home. The view and property are beautiful and really feels like a tropical getaway. The bugs and the frogs contributed to the tropical ambiance. I hate bugs but there were no bugs that I could not live with - but you may wish to bring slippers to wear around the cottage and outside - especially at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

5 Second Impression

We were in this home five seconds, and instantly decided, we will need to come back. Very comfortable, well furnished, and the property was beautiful! The outside deck provided us with an amazing view of the ocean and beautiful sunsets. It's perfectly located on a hill, quiet and tranquil. Located, five minutes from Kona (downtown), 10-15 minutes from the beach. Every home amenities were provided, down to beach chairs, cooler and umbrella. Thank you, Esther, for the hospitality (chocolate macadamia nuts, thoughtful). We hope to visit again, soon...
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susie B.

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

Lovely peaceful getaway

My partner and I had a wonderful time staying at Esther’s mom’s cottage. It is clean, bright, and beautifully but simply decorated. The area is close to everything we needed but feels semi-rural, which we loved, and there is now an adorable goat family in one of the yards behind the house. We spent a lot of time relaxing on the lanai each morning, watching them, drinking coffee, and enjoying the beautiful view. We arrived in Kona - Kailea during the biggest storm in 30 years (supposedly) and enjoyed lying on the bed listening to the rain and thunder. Esther was friendly and available but gave us our space. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T., Portland, Oregon

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

Beautiful private tiny house in the trees

We wanted a centrally located but out of the bustle of Kona accommodation, peaceful and private, and this divine little house has that in spades. It is on stilts and is literally a tree house. Great for bird watching. There is a view over the tree tops to the ocean. What a gem. It is small, but the outdoor space doubles the living area and makes it a perfect size for two people. Owners are a lovely family next door and built this place for their mom. Upgraded finishings, with all the bells and whistles you could want. I will dream about that lanai when I am back home in wintry Oregon. It isn't cheap, but you get what you pay for. You will need a car.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

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

Peaceful cottage stay

We stayed at this cottage for 5 nights and really enjoyed it. The space is perfect for a couple and we loved the design and flow as well as the way it is decorated with works by local artists. The extra half bath is definitely a great feature. The outdoor lanai is wonderful and has a view of the ocean down the hill which gave us some great sunsets. The location of the cottage is great too. It's far enough from the craziness of Kailua-Kona's crowded tourist area but close enough to be anywhere in town within 5 or 10 minutes. Esther and Daniel were wonderful hosts in every way. We had an issue where the ice maker stopped making ice for some reason, but Daniel immediately came over and brought a full bin of ice for us. My wife was initially concerned before we arrived with the fact that there is no air-conditioning, but we found it to be comfortable all day with the fans running to circulate the air. And it really cools down a lot at night (you may get chilly). The symphony of Coqui frogs is a constant background noise at night but by the second night, we found it to be kind of peaceful to be lulled to sleep by. Feels like you're in a rain forest. I'd say our biggest challenge was that on some days, we were enjoying being there so much that we didn't want to leave the cottage to go do anything.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view on a gorgeous one acre garden. Daniel and Esther are excellent hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolaus E.

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

Could not wish for more...

Beautifully appointed and designed cottage with breathtaking views, meticulously clean, and a great and convenient location in the hills above Kailua-Kona. Equipped with everything one may need for cooking and grilling and all other amenities, including equipment for beach visits. Super comfortable bed in which you wake up looking at luscious greenery and the Ocean. And a very welcoming and proactively communicating and responsive host who greeted us with delicious coffee and chocolate covered macademia nuts. Thank you, Esther, for this all around wonderful vacation in your great home!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter L.

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

Peaceful getaway

Everything was great and the views were beautiful. Very peaceful as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen B.

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

A little disappointed

While the location was great and views of ocean great, overall place could have been a bit cleaner. The back deck where the dining table was located was visibly dirty. While I realize this is a covered outdoor space, a thorough sweeping of the deck was greatly needed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARK D.

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

A Real Hawaiian Experience

Most tourists opt for the resort experience and don't bother to get to know what it's like to live in that part of the world. Staying here give you a chance to see what it would be like to live on the Big Island. Be aware that you will have a more rural experience. That means night birds calling, hearing the rain at night and not fighting crowds for everything. I recommend it highly.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent G.

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

Hawaiian Paradise Cottage

Beautiful property with a tropical paradise feel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Esther Lehmann

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We live in Hawaii with our 4 kids and love to travel! We built this bedroom for my mom to come during the winter months and share it with others who want this rural experience.

Why they chose this property

This property is unique in that it feels like you are tucked away in the country, but it is right in Kailua Kona. You will probably see horse, cows, chickens, and turkeys on most days and whales from the lanai in the winter months. We love living here!

What makes this property unique

Very close to Kailua Kona village town with lots of shops, restaurants, coffee shop, and bars all along the ocean. This property is in a country setting with beautiful tree lined streets and great walking paths.

Languages:

English