Romantic Cottage, Stunning Ocean Views, Whales are jumping!

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Ocean view

Enjoy the area

Hawi, HI

Big Island Eco Adventures 27 min drive
Kohala Historical Sites State Monument12 min drive
Mookini Heiau13 min drive
Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)54 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchenette

Garden

About this property

James Cottage is a historic home that has been completely restored for our guests to enjoy. Located with in The Historic Puakea Ranch, your bungalow was once home to the paniolos who lived and worked at Puakea 100 years ago.

Ocean views, light filled, airy and surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens, your bungalow is private, romantic and very relaxing. Avocados and mangos grow in your front yard. Watch the whales from your lanai with your morning coffee.

Soak on your private hot tub with a glass of wine and watch the sun set. Then rinse off in your detached bath house with ocean views while showering.

Wake up to ocean views, singing birds and the gentle breezes of Kohala, offering some of the freshest air in the world as it travels across 2000 miles of ocean before reaching North Kohala.

We are close to the best beaches, diving and hikes on the island.

Located a convenient 2 miles away from Hawi town with great local restaurants, grocery store with local fish, produce. So many local art galleries, unique shops and endless activities just a few min. away. Don't forget to hike down to black sand beach at Pololu Valley 9 miles north of the ranch. Unmatched purely Hawaiian beauty surrounds you in North Kohala.

Mahukona Beach Park: 4 min drive.
Lapakahai Historic Beach Park: 5 min. drive.
Spencer Beach Park: 15 min. drive
Mauna Kea Resort and Beach 20 min. drive
Puako Beaches: 25 min. drive.
Mauna Lani and Fairmont Resorts: 30 min. drive.
Waimea town: 30 min. drive.
Kona Air port: 50 min drive.

Keywords: Historic Cottage, studio, romantic, Hawaii studio, Vacation rental

Property manager

Josh

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Ocean view

Ocean view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

Property Registration Number GE-175-227-6992-01, TA-127-227-6992-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hawi

Located in Hawi, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Mookini Heiau and Kohala Historical Sites State Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mauna Kea Beach and Hapuna Beach State Park. Big Island Eco Adventures 2 and Pua Mau Place Botanic & Sculpture Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hawi, HI

What's nearby

Big Island Eco Adventures 2 - 7 min drive
Kohala Historical Sites State Monument - 12 min drive
Mookini Heiau - 13 min drive
ATV Outfitters - 14 min drive
Mauna Kea Beach - 35 min drive

Getting around

Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

Bamboo Restaurant & Gallery - 6 min drive
Kohala Coffee Mill - 6 min drive
Kings View Cafe - 10 min drive
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - 10 min drive
Pomaika'i Cafe - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Romantic Cottage, Stunning Ocean Views, Whales are jumping! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Romantic Cottage, Stunning Ocean Views, Whales are jumping! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Romantic Cottage, Stunning Ocean Views, Whales are jumping! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic Cottage, Stunning Ocean Views, Whales are jumping! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Romantic Cottage, Stunning Ocean Views, Whales are jumping! located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Mookini Heiau and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Big Island Eco Adventures 2. Kohala Historical Sites State Monument and Mahukona Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carole M., Brighton, Utah

5 March 2021

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

Wonderful!

Amazing place! Lovely grounds with relaxing pool. Hosts were wonderful!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

18 March 2020

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

Cowboy House at Puakea Ranch

This historical property had everything we were looking for: a beautiful and peaceful rural setting, abundant birdlife, friendly ranch pets, a heritage cottage that delivered comfortable accommodation with everything we needed, our own bath house and jacuzzi, a large vegetable garden, fresh eggs from the ranch's hens, rich history, etc, etc, etc. Truly delightful; perfect if you need to get away from the stress of city life for a spell.

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ken F., Moraga, CA USA

25 April 2010

James Cottage Stay

We stayed four nights at James Cottage and very much enjoyed our time and were not happy to leave. It is convenient to everything the Kohala area has to offer but seems miles and decades away from the usual tourist environment. We saw many whales jumping from the deck and enjoyed walking around the ranch and adjacent ranch land. The deck is also a great place just to read a book or enjoy a barbecue. As Christie says it's important to know this is a working ranch but where else can you walk a hundred yards and get fresh eggs direct from the producer! We look forward to visiting again..

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

22 April 2010

A dream getaway!

My wife and I stayed here for a week in April. This is the most amazingly beautiful place I have ever been! The bungalows are very private and have wonderful views of the rolling hills and ocean. They are designed to be both luxurious and rustic. There is a detached bathroom that is absolutely amazing. It has these pebbled floors that message your feet, a shower that comes straight down from the ceiling and lots of beautiful wood. There is also a hot tub on the deck which is a perfect ending to a perfect day. The ranch itself has horses that you can ride and chickens where we got fresh eggs for breakfast every morning. This is truly a special place and one that we now plan on returning to every year!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

13 March 2010

Having already stayed in ...

Having already stayed in another cottage on Puakea Ranch we were hooked. We loved the whole ranch, the spaciousness, the seclusion, the views of the ocean, the morning eggs from the chickens, the horseback riding, the classiness of the cottages. So, we moved to James Cottage, the only one open then. It is smaller with only 1 room but equally well appointed and comfortable. We still enjoyed sitting on the lanai - with plenty of room for inviting guests for wine and cheese and incredible views and loved being in the hot tub watching the stars. We would be happy to stay again in James Cottage - just to be on such a unique place as Puakea Ranch. Sooooo much nicer, yet equally as classy, as any resort we have ever seen!

About the host

Hosted by Josh

Why they chose this property

This is the former Puakea Ranch last owned and operated by Mr. Richard Smart of Parker Ranch. Mr. Yoshi Kawamoto was the Puakea Ranch Foreman like is father and grand father before him. The ranch was purchased in 2002 by a local developer who re zoned the parcel to AG 20 allowing for only one home on this historic property. Through sheer will and determination, we transformed the dilapidated structures and worked with the county of Hawaii Zoning and Planning commission to recognize the homes and put the property on the historic register. A truly special place with 100's of years of people making memories here.

What makes this property unique

Very private setting. Only 4 cottages on 33 ac. Private hot tub. Close to Hawi and Pololu Valley hike. Locally owned Grocery store, restaurants, shops, art galleries in Hawi and Kapaau. Chef service, and massages available on site. Elopements, weddings, special events

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