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"The land of Sunshine" - fantastic ocean views, peaceful, romantic getaway

Cottage in Honokaa with kitchen

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Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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  • Place, Kalōpā
  • Place, Hawaiian Vanilla Company
  • Place, Waipio Valley Lookout
  • Airport, Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala)

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"The land of Sunshine" - fantastic ocean views, peaceful, romantic getaway

Located on the Hamakua coast in the historical village of Paauhau, this quaint cottage offers incredible ocean views, privacy and romance. Built on the edge of a large gulch with expansive views of greenery leading into the blue ocean it takes one's breath away. Large covered lanai (deck) with comfortable seating and an outside grill. Inside you have a full bathroom with generous tiled shower, comfortable kitchenette with full sink and counter, mini fridge, full-sized bed, twin daybed, and large flat screen T.V. Cable and wi-fi is included.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

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
Property Registration Number TA-008-987-2384-01, GE-008-987-2384-01

About the area

Honokaa

Honokaa is home to this cottage. Hamakua Country Club and Darrin Gee's Spirit of Golf Academy are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kalopa State Recreation Area and Hawaiian Vanilla Company. Anna Ranch Heritage Center and Mauna Kea Observatory are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Honokaa, HI

What's nearby

  • Kalōpā - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hamakua Country Club - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Kalopa State Recreation Area - 14 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Hawaiian Vanilla Company - 15 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Waipio Valley Lookout - 23 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tex Drive In & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hawaiian Vanilla Company - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Honoka’a Public House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ahualoa Family Farms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Andrade’s Honokaa Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "The land of Sunshine" - fantastic ocean views, peaceful, romantic getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "The land of Sunshine" - fantastic ocean views, peaceful, romantic getaway?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The land of Sunshine" - fantastic ocean views, peaceful, romantic getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "The land of Sunshine" - fantastic ocean views, peaceful, romantic getaway located?

Situated in Honokaa, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Kalōpā. Hamakua Country Club is 2.2 mi (3.6 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. 182 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 201 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great one room stay as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely hosts and property. A relaxing stay with everything I needed to unwind. Gorgeous view (loved the lanai) and the friendly geckos. Will definitely be booking my return trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My adult son and I enjoyed the ohana unit’s location, condition and how well it was equipped for our stay. Jim was a gracious host. He welcomed us emphasizing he was available to help with anything we needed. An inside outside concept worked well. A studio for sleeping (2 beds), and a nice bathroom. A lanai for coffee, relaxing, breakfast while taking in the stunning blue water views.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise

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

Awesome place!

Loved the outside space and the inside space. It was super cozy and beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianne P.

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

Very relaxing stay

We loved this place. It was very quiet and relaxing. It had incredible views of the ocean. We really liked sitting outside on the lanei in the evenings. The property was in a great location and it was just a short drive to some really awesome beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William G.

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

Bigger than it looks in the picture

The view of the ocean from the lanai is spectacular. We spent many hours just watching wildlife including some dolphinsand the beautiful ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart P.

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

Fabulous

Wonderful stay at Jim and Kim’s lovely rental the view and the sounds from the Lanai are our favourite place. Landscaping is beautifully done and spacious unit has everything you need. Look forward to our next stay thank you both! Aloha!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Relaxing view and spot for cooking on the patio

We thoroughly enjoyed watching in the morning on the porch and cooking meals at sunset. Cozy little cabin feel with all the amemnities. Host was very communicative.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sierra E.

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

Beautiful place to stay

We really enjoyed our stay here! The lanai was a great spot to watch the sunrise, eat breakfast, and appreciate nature. Jim showed us around and was available if we needed anything. Truly a gorgeous spot with all the things we needed to cook meals and relax! The cows, geckos, and rainbows made it extra special.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney G.

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

Beautiful

Lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Heather L.

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

Views to die for

Fabulous ocean views! Lanai with the Geckos very entertaining! Replacing full ant traps with fresh on a regular basis would help the ant problem!! Of course bugs are a real thing in the tropics. Very nice little bungalow.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke C.

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

Anniversary Trip

Kim and Jim were absolutely terrific hosts! We couldn’t have asked for a better stay. The location was beautiful, with a wonderful view and plenty of parking. The sounds of animals and the ocean at night are so peaceful and quaint. The space came with everything we needed such coffee and drinks, toiletries and travel guides. They really think of everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

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

Very Nice Spot

This is a very nice spot, with a serene view to the ocean over a herd of grazing cattle. The cottage is also unique with most everything you need to make meals and relax. The bath is nice as well with a large shower. The day bed (single) is a firm foam mattress and quite comfortable.. Alas, the double bed is worn and most uncomfortable. I'm sure that the owners have scheduled a replacement of the bed and upgrading it to a queen. We would very definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brodie A.

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

Just Wow

It was incredible. Nothing else to say.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved the landscaping and the views were lovely. The neighborhood was friendly. The chickens were quite loud at times. I would suggest the bed get replaced and the shower head possibly cleaned as it's appearance was more impressive than it's function. Overall a cute place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

JP

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

Beautiful, tropical nature vibes!

The sounds of the animals at night were amazing! Spent a lot of time on the lanai. Loved the green geckos! Nice to have the kitchen stocked. Wish the bed was a queen or king. Thank you Jim for the relaxing stay at your detached guest house. Chris and Julie
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tessa S.

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

Perfect Paradise!

We stayed here for our honeymoon, from the moment we landed Jim helped guide us to their location, he gave us a tour of where we’d be staying. Jim and Kim are both so friendly and helpful! The views from balcony are beautiful and there’s lots of geckos that roam around and are fun to hang out with and watch in the mornings. We saw lots of rainbows over the ocean from the balcony. There’s also a beautiful garden that you can walk through. Couldn’t have had a better place to stay!
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fernando V.

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

The view and the landscape

The morning view out the front porch is amazing. The landscaping around the cottage should win an award. The place is comfortable and inviting overall. The host was quite accommodating. My wife and I had a great week long stay. If you like a real soft bed the big bed is for you. Since we like a more firm bed we slept on the smaller one. The location on the island is good, almost same time to Kona or Hilo. Honokaa itself is absolutely charming.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

Convenient & gorgeous!

Kim’s Cottage and Jim’s welcome were both awesome, two of us stayed for three nights and it was exactly as described and expected. The private patio was wonderful and it made for easy living. We did have some unwelcome encounters with mosquitos, but that was expected due to the location of the property and the season. We normally stay in Hawi and the location was incredibly convenient for us to explore the northeastern side of the island. Once welcomed by Jim, where he gave us an overview of the cottage and the property, we were afforded incredible privacy throughout our stay. It was just perfect, exactly what we needed :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron G.

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

Dream Vacation

Loved being in nature and hearing the wildlife of Hawaii at night. Jim and his wife were incredibly understanding and allowed me to have autonomy while being nearby if/when needed. Having a fan instead of A/C let my body really adjust to Hawaii living and it wasn’t necessary since it was comfortably colder at night in the middle of summer. I stayed a week and it was a dream vacation come true :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rob P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Nice, comfortable stay, great view, near Waipi'o Lookout

The hosts is nice. He communicates by phone and was there to personally walk us through the house. It was comfortable and nicely furnished, with a number of nice paintings by Kim, his partner and nice chaise lounges on a patio below with colorful landscaping. The lawn between car and house is fairly steep. The ocean view from the porch is quite nice. Not much counter space. Not a very good walking neighborhood, but far from (and 650' below!) highway (yay!) and close to Waipi'o Lookout and Honoka'a tsunami memorial. We would come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Donna A.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

It's all about the VIEW!!!!

The view from this property was absolutely fabulous. I would call this place the land of rainbows. Together with the outrageous ocean view and beautiful gardens this would be hard to beat. Unfortunately, we had a few issues. The phone number in vrbo listing was incorrect, but the view is awesome. Cooking at this location is frustrating due to the induction cook top that kept going off, but the view is awesome. Ahh the mattress....., the view is awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Slice if Paradise

Loved sitting on Jim and Kims deck (and their lanai) enjoying their stunning gardens and staring at an unobstructed view of the ocean. It was the perfect way to start and end each day. In 5 days we easily explored from Mauna Kea beach to the Botanical gardens, wandered Hawi, hiked Pololu, meandered through Honokaa. Be sure to hit the historical ctr by Spencer Beach to watch the film about how Kamehameha united Hawaii and feel the history of the temple there. In Honokaa, wander the Heritage ctr. We missed the turn to the Botanical Gardens and stumbled upon Hilos farmers market, bought fruit and treats, then headed back to spend 2 stunning hours at the Gardens. If you want a quiet home base where all you hear are frogs, birds, roosters and an occasional cow to explore the north end, Jim and Kims is your place. Very comfortable with grill and well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

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

Honoka’a Views

Since I was a young kid (50+ years ago), I always wanted to stop and stay in Honoka’a to soak in the views. We usually just stopped for malasadas and went home to Hilo. It was totally worth the visit … the views are supreme and very cathartic. I sat for hours just taking in the ambience and listening to the plethora of birds/animals. The living space was clean and very artistically put together. My two negatives would be that the cable TV only works reliably between midnight and 6:20am (otherwise it lags and cuts out - but who then goes on vacation to watch TV) and the very steep slippery grass hill you need to go up and down to get to and from your car. If you have a disability then this is not the place for you. One more unique and fun thing was a pair of geckos that come visit you on the lanai … they fear not and just hang out with you and act cute. Thanks for a truly beautiful visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashton R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was absolutely stunning Home quaint and cozyRoosters reverberate through the village as sunrise approaches.Privacy and view makes it a place we will revisit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

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