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OWL NEST: serene stream side retreat for 2 or 3

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A natural water feature surrounded by lush vegetation and rocks.
A cozy log cabin bedroom with a bed, a TV, a dining table, and a chair.
A rustic lodge with a wooden exterior, a porch with steps, and a sign reading "OWL NEST".
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a red table, wicker chairs, and a large window with curtains.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

Reviews

9.8 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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Waipio Valley Lookout

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Honokaa, HI
  • Place, Hamakua Heritage Corridor
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Waipio Valley Lookout
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mauna Kea Beach
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Common spaces

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Honokaa

Located in Honokaa, this condo is in a rural area. Katsu Goto Memorial and Parker Ranch Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hamakua Country Club and Rutgers Tennis Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Kalopa State Recreation Area and Isaacs Art Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
Map
Honokaa, HI

What's nearby

  • Hamakua Heritage Corridor - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Waipio Valley Lookout - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 54 min drive - 67.3 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 57 min drive - 67.3 km
  • Puako Beach - 59 min drive - 71.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪TPH lunchroom - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Lilinou Fruit Stand - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪king's treats - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is OWL NEST: serene stream side retreat for 2 or 3 pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at OWL NEST: serene stream side retreat for 2 or 3?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at OWL NEST: serene stream side retreat for 2 or 3?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OWL NEST: serene stream side retreat for 2 or 3?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is OWL NEST: serene stream side retreat for 2 or 3 located?

This family-friendly Honokaa condo building is located in a rural location, within a 10-minute walk of Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Waipio Valley Lookout. Waipio Beach is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

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. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We loved the location and what the owners did with the property. It was like an arboretum. Owners were very kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay. Lovely little get away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful cabin and property. So peaceful and rejuvenating. Friendly hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The landscaping is absolutely like walking into a Disney movie so beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice location

Friendly hosts and vey nice surroundings. Uniquely furnished with an owl theme. Lovely gardens and beautiful stream with waterfalls make it a perfect getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway in honokaa area

We had a great time at the Owls nest. The location is ideal for a little time away and very close to waipio outlook. The property itself is also very fun and a good draw with a waterfall and generally a cool layout. Only negative is the pretty steep cleaning fee.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the the Owl Nest was unforgettable! It is incredibly charming and the attention to detail makes it next level. The property is the true star!. The bubbling stream is steps from the Owl Nest and it leads to a 50 foot waterfall! The profusion of flowers is something that needs to be seen to be believed. The hosts - Darin and Katerina - are fabulous! We've already booked our stay for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay

Stay was nice. Place was nice. Place was clean. Slight musty smell…likely because of the humid rainforest.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing, fantastic cottage/cabin

A truly beautiful log cabin set in amazing gardens with their own waterfall. (And a good waterfall at that). Very friendly, helpful hostess. Great location. The property exceeded our expectations and 5 stars doesnt do it justice. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

We had an absolutely wonderful time at the Owl’s Nest cabin and surrounding property. The cabin was beautiful, cozy, and well outfitted. Was very cutely decorated with an impressive amount of owl things, which my four year old LOVED looking for. The outdoor space is just incredible. Beyond the things to explore right on the property, Waipio canyon overlook is a short walk away. Darin was super helpful and accessible and made everything a breeze. If we are lucky enough to travel back to the BI in the future, we will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The entire property was magical--such a peaceful and serene area. I truly enjoyed my stay at the Owl Nest. The property was equipped with everything I needed, making my experience completely comfortable. One of my favorite details was how, by opening all the curtains, you feel almost as if you’re sitting outside. The windows stay open with screens, so at night you can hear the soothing sounds of frogs and rain. It was an incredible way to connect with nature while indoors. I would rate this place a solid 10/10! I also want to highlight how attentive the hosts were--they genuinely cared about ensuring I had everything I needed. Thank you so much, Katerina and Darin! Mahalo!
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Overnight stay

Had a lovely last-minute stay in the Owl's Nest. We were not able to access the check-in instructions until after we arrived since there is no wifi in the surrounding area. But the in-house wifi -- and Darrin himself -- soon remedied that. As part of the Hasegawa family of Honoka'a, we will no doubt be back and would love to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy frogs

Really unique secluded log cabin in the rainforest. We enjoyed a sunrise walk out to Waipi'o overlook and walking around the gulch trails on property. The Owl theme and art was incredible. Frogs are loud but the host leaves ear plugs which is really thoughtful. Totally recommend starting here. Mahalo!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
May need to check their bookings more closely, I received a call two days before we were scheduled to check out stating we did not get our things out of the cabin, this was a moment of panic for us! After calling them back they did see that we were not supposed to checkout that day! Even though the grounds were beautiful it was hard to enjoy because it felt like you were always being watched by the caretakers whose house was connected to the cabin we stayed in. We basically just slept there and spent our days with family and friends at other locations. I did enjoy hearing the frogs at night!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very cozy Owl Nest Cabin

I wanted to surprise my daughter for her birthday with a 3 night stay on the north end of the big island so we could explore the area; Honokaa and Waimea. This property is only 2 blocks from Waipio Valley which was stunning and a must see! We spent our days in Waimea about 20-30 minute drive away shopping, eating and getting massages since most places in Honokaa were closed on the days we were there (sunday/monday). Honokaa town itself is historic and walkable and very old town cool. Next time we will go on different days so we can eat at the restaurants there. There are multiple units on this property so be prepared for some overlap with others. Also, I did not see in the ad that parking was limited to 1 car per guest so we had a bit of issue with that upon check in as we had 2 cars. But the host was kind enough to work it out with us. The forest around the property is dense so there are mosquitos but once inside its all good but using the lanai is not possible in the wet months. However, the stream/waterfall/ponds on property are amazingly tranquil and a real treat to be able to access all of that. Bug spray is provided. Overall, we had a great stay and Katerina the host was so nice. Their cat Poki hung out with us in the cabin and slept on my daughters bed which was a highlight of our stay there. :) Definitely a unique space and within our budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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