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Private Cottage In The Rain Forest TA065882726401

Cottage in Kailua-Kona with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior detail
Exterior detail
Your own private cottage in the woods
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2100.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation
  • Place, Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary
  • Place, Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Private Cottage In The Rain Forest TA065882726401

Cozy, private rain forest retreat cottage situated above Kona in the Kaloko Mauka Honua'ula Forest Reserve. Located on a 3-acre property, this cottage is set away in a lush forest of Ohia trees and Hapu'u tree ferns. Enjoy the sweet aroma of ginger surrounding this one bedroom cottage--perfect for a romantic getaway! Escape the heat of the Kona coast and come explore the mauka forest and trails of Kaloko with excellent bird watching at this cool elevation of 2300 feet. We are located 2 miles above the upper Mamalahoa Highway in a rural setting. Only 10 minutes to the airport, town of Kona, and beaches. This cottage has a great back deck for star gazing and enjoying your meal. The living room is furnished with a comfy double recliner, desk, and swivel mounted 43-inch flat screen TV that can also be viewed from the dining area, DVD player, and WiFi/streaming. The kitchen has granite counter tops, equipped with a full-size refrigerator, counter top induction burner, coffee maker, and electric barbecue out back.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

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
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 GE-065-882-7264-01, TA-065-882-7264-01

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located in Kailua-Kona, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. Kailua Pier and Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Magic Sands Beach and Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary. Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation and Lyman Kona Coffee Farms are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Big Island Country Club - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Kailua Pier - 11 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pine Tree Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Fireart Cuisine - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kona Mountain Coffee - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Cottage In The Rain Forest TA065882726401 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Cottage In The Rain Forest TA065882726401?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Cottage In The Rain Forest TA065882726401?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Cottage In The Rain Forest TA065882726401?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Cottage In The Rain Forest TA065882726401 located?

Located in the heart of Kailua-Kona, this golf cottage is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary. Lyman Kona Coffee Farms and Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

J D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pictures cannot do the property/cottage justice- this is a spectacular rainforest paradise! Well-appointed, comfortable, and the temperature up in the forest was welcome respite from the heat in Kailua town. Host has thought of everything and communication was easy. Do not hesitate to book this property- it will be a highlight of your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Fantastic Place

Clean, quiet, serene. Mary was gracious and accommodating, allowing us an earlier than normal check in after a long day.The pheasants were fun, the yard and gardens beautifully kept. A great out of the way location but still close enough to town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this amazing property! I cannot say enough about how beautiful the outdoor spaces you get to enjoy during your stay are. The owners have put so much hard work into making this a tropical rainforest oasis and it shows. The home was immaculate and had everything we needed to make our stay perfect. The pheasants coming by in the morning for treats the owners left us was the highlight of our mornings! We would love to come back soon and stay longer next time! Our two days here were amazing. Mary was such a joy to correspond with and we appreciate her so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Slice of heaven

It was almost too good to be true! It was absolutely beautiful with the landscaping, privacy, and wildlife. Mary is wonderful! Can't recommend this place high enough. Memories for a lifetimes!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Just perfect

Perfect getaway. Amazing nature. Lovely animals. 10/10 no complaints at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

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

Honeymoon Paradise

This is a great place to stay with you and one significant other. Beautiful sights and sounds, while still being close enough to town to go in if you want. Great launching point for adventures.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is absolutely beautiful tucked up in the rainforest. You have a beautiful view the all the plants and friendly animals. The frogs will sing you a song each night and it's just a 15 minute drive to the ocean.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

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

Great secluded stay

You won't be sorry if you rent this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Hawaii 2025

Frogs were wonderful to fall asleep to
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Wonderful getaway in the forest

Loved this cozy place. Best thing was falling asleep listening to the frogs singing. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a wonderful, quiet place to stay in a little piece of paradise.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

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

Big Island

Amazing rental property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon L.

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

Charming

Thoroughly enjoyed this very well appointed cozy retreat
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Loved our stay in the adorable tropical cottage

My partner and I absolutely loved staying in the tropical cottage- it was so beautiful both inside and out, and had everything we needed. We loved the visits from the pheasants every morning and falling asleep to the coqui frogs every night. The landscaping is just gorgeous, and the decorations in the cottage are lovely. The perfect place for a little romantic retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin K.

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

Paradise

Amazing little cottage. Quaint and quiet with some amazing rainforest surroundings, making it the perfect getaway while only being 15 minutes from the coast!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S.

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

Unique Big Island experience

Simply lovely and peaceful! The owners have ensured that your every comfort is met with such loving care to every detail.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C., .

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

Tucked away paradise.

This property is awesome. Very clean and very quiet. If you want a getaway from the crowds but close to town this is it. We had the best vacation ever. Communication with the host was easy and promp.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sven H.

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

Magic in the cloud forest

This place was absolutely magical and we loved our time there. The rental is appointed with pretty much everything you might need. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous and well manicured... It's absolutely amazing what they have done with the landscaping. At night the frogs come to life and lulled us to sleep. We really loved our stay here!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Great Stay!

Great stay, lovely location! It is a little bit outside of the centre up the hill so you are likely to get rain if there is any! Only complaint was that some gardening needed to be done at 8am one of the days which was very loud and disruptive, the internet was extremely slow and patchy and the rules listed are quite strict, especially regarding charges for losing items such as towels or kets and excess dirtiness. This wasn't an issue for us fortunately.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a wonderful stay at this quaint and beautiful cottage! We were lucky to have it available to us for new year's eve and new year's day! What a great way to start 2019! The privacy is incredible, nestled back in the rain forest, quiet, and with a few coquis frogs singing through the night. We had everything we needed and were incredibly comfortable. The communication with Mary and Rick was on point and we look forward to returning to the cottage away from our busy adult lives on the other side of the island!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

milton V.

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

Honest review

Nice cottage with grounds very well maintained, all enclosed in a tropical foliage setting. Very pretty cabin well built but lacks comfort; for one, it seems does not encourage cooking. All cooking hardware from burners to toaster etc. all underneath the sink cabinets. Microwave on top of refrigerator needing effort to reach. (Needless to say, we did little cooking. Future guests should know you will be living of your luggage; no cabinets and small closet space in bedroom. That said, beautiful area; the drive, and especially the peaceful solitude of the area. As we enjoyed the whole island of Hawaii for 7 days visiting volcanos, hiking and just spending everyday at the beach was wonderful. Then to come to a nice place to unwind listening to all the night creatures from crickets to the coqui frog while constant rain, was delightful; then in the morning to be awaken by all kinds of fauna from domesticated pheasants to hens and roosters and an occasional wild pig, was entertaining.All in all a nice and value place to stay and depending on your needs and what you are looking for, a very nice place, but if you are into cooking, very limited supplies.Owners were very attentive and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

Extended Stay

My wife and I added a few days to our trip and decided to try something different from the resort area “vibe”. This location was perfect — the grounds are lush, colorful and well-maintained. Coqui frogs serenade you into the night and colorful Kalesh pheasants greet you as you enjoy morning coffee on the deck. The cabin is comfortable, inviting and well-stocked with everything you need. We were pleasantly surprised to find beach chairs, swim fins, beach towels, cooler and ice packs available as we had only been able to fit our snorkeling gear into our suitcases. Downtown is a quick drive down the hill, as is the airport, so we found this to be a great location to end our trip, hitting CostCo for gas on the way to dropping the rental car off at the airport. We hope to stay here again and take a day or two just to stay put and enjoy this special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniella K.

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

The perfect tranquil retreat!

We loved our stay in this cozy, private, and serene cottage. It is exactly what we needed to relax and unwind for our first few days in Kona. The cottage is located a short drive from Kona town on it’s own piece of land on a bit of elevation (cooler nights and mornings) surrounded by rainforest. The backyard lanai is huge and has incredible rainforest views and we loved feeding the pheasants and chickens (thanks for the pheasant food!). The interior of the property is extremely well decorated. Every corner has been thought out and designed to it’s most beautiful potential. We loved the wood work on the ceiling and cabinets. Shower and bed were great. Thanks for providing coffee. Hearing the nature sounds as we fell asleep was most delightful. Mountain thunder coffee plantation is very close by and if you enjoy coffee, their free tour is a must do activity - free coffee samples and learned a lot about the Kona coffee making process. The hosts were great. Overall a great stay and we highly reccommend if you want peace and privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful surroundings. Private cottage. Good amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very private and in a beautiful setting in the rain Forrest, wild pheasants came to visit everyday, Mary was a great hostess, we would stay again and recommend to our family and friends
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was like staying in the middle of a botanical garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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