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Your own private cottage in the woods
Terrace/patio
Room
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2100.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kailua Pier
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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.

Property manager

Mary
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Languages

English

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Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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
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 Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation 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 mountain biking.
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Kailua-Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Kailua Pier - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park - 14 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 20 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pine Tree Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kona Coffee & Tea - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪L & L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪My Bar - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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. Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation and Makalei Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 134 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

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

Reviews

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

PhuongMai W.

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

Beautiful Property - AWESOME Hosts

The house was beautiful and so peaceful, and the grounds were gorgeous. I loved listening to the frogs singing every night. The hosts were so thoughtful and checked in on us frequently. They also stocked the house with every imaginable amenity. They made a magical trip even more fabulous!amenitya.magical trip even impressed, and
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley G.

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

Super Duper

Great location if you're not the resort type, which we aren't. Up the hill from Kona but easily accessible with a car, short 10 minute drive away. Frogs, pheasants, and other birds abound on the property. Fast and easy communication with the host. Has all the amenities of home. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene G.

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

Beautiful scenery and cozy cabin

It was a cute little cabin and had most everything we needed. There’s even beach gear, including an umbrella. The only thing I wished it had was a regular mid size frying pan, but there was one with very low sides for pancakes. Other than that it was a great place to stay and the scenery was beautiful. Also, the host is easy to contact and very helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

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

Pretty Cottage In the Rain Forest

Building is gorgeous inside and out. Everything you need is there, we even left a couple bamboo mats for the next visitors. Sat out on the porch in the evening drinking wine and listening to the frogs.Note that as the proprietor states, it is up in the rain forest, so it will rain and can be cool. That being said, it's a 20 minute drive down to sunny Kailua (where it can be a bit uncomfortably hot!).Owner very responsive. Nice stay
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 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

Renee R.

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

Secret hideaway

Beautiful little cottage away from the busyness of the resorts. The property is like being in your own private oasis. You can get to anywhere you want to go from there and when you return you have your own private space. We are hoping we have the opportunity to return one day.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

A fine property near the rain forest

This cabin has everything you could ask for, including a lanai with a flock of Hawaiian pheasants nearby. It is, however, difficult to find in the dark (a common experience if you've just come from The Mainland). Written directions were not sufficient and assumed that the visitor had access to GPS. So, there was some fumbling around on our part that made us totally miss a spectacular sunset. Other than that initial experience, everything was fine. Stores and restaurants are near, but not TOO near -- welcome relief in an area that is loaded with all the accoutrements of a large Mainland suburb and tourist colony immediately down the hill. The grounds around the cabin are lovely and the kind of relaxed Hawaiian atmosphere that many visitors seek awaits.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

10/10!

Loved this little piece of paradise! The pictures do not do it justice. The frog sounds at night, the pheasants visiting the backyard, the amazing porch and yard area. We loved it all! Thank you! Perfect location and hope to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lina W.

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

Eternal Paradise

This is the most delightful VRBO I have ever stayed in. I absolutely adore it and never want to leave. It is absolutely serene. I was a little nervous about finding the location after leaving a workshop that I knew I would need some processing time to myself for before returning to my regular life, but I have the place I want my regular life to me. But she gave me a good reminder about finding it, and the entry into the space was easy and welcoming.The host is responsive and gave some extra information about the wild pheasants which I also adore now. :)Mahalo 3
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

Stuart O.

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

Beautiful hideaway!

This is a super nice cottage 15 min from the bustle of Kona. The gardens are beautiful (but do beware of mosquitoes at night). The house is well supplied, even with beach chairs and snorkeling gear. The sun sets are gorgeous. We wish we could have stayed longer!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

Barb A.

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

Retirement Adventure!

The cottage was beautiful!! It had absolutely everything one could need! The grounds were spectacular!! It is about 15 min or so out of town.. up in the hills.. perfect! We highly recommend staying here! Thank you to our hosts!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth K.

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

Private and quiet

Wonderful house. Very quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jackson Wayne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

I would have given this place a five-star rating, but having only one set of bath lines per person for two nights isn't a 5-star place. It's one thing to reuse a towel for two showers but not have to reuse the washcloth!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Beautiful place

It is a 10. Loved the position, the cottage, the surroundings the bed, shower and feeding the pheasants but feel we have to add, we are in our 80's. still love travelling and relatively active but.... we found the high bar table and heavy wooden dining chairs uncomfortable and difficult to get on and off! Kitchen very well equipped with everything you could want for kitchen appliances and utensils but, for someone who loves nothing better than to cook a meal on return from a busy day sightseeing, it was not a success - there is no counter space on which to work! Perfect for take out and a quick breakfast but I should have done my homework and made sure it was possible to cook a meal! Our fault but obviously others are very happy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zelma Denise and John G.

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

Quiet and Rejuvenating

This beautiful cottage is upcountry away from the beaches and the tourist life. Quiet with lovely garden and privacy. Just what we wanted.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce R.

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

Best description? Magical.

We were enchanted by the lodging (aka a Ohana). Perfect for a couple. Lounging outside was sweet. Also got some fantastic sky watching on the last night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald H.

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

Great Location and Setting

From the house photos, and location at 2,500 feet, we were expecting rain every afternoon, but only saw it clouding over in afternoon and on two days had clear blue skies to sunset. The deck was very wet in the morning with dew. It is a lovely house, with a great deck to enjoy breakfast from, set in a beautiful, extensive, private, tropical garden, which we loved walking around. We enjoyed the great, very peaceful, relaxing, location that was within a ten minute drive down the hill to Kona, and the beaches, but also close to the "Belt Road" for easy access to north, south and east of the island. We did find the house chilly in the evening (no heating) and cold in the morning, even after the sun had warmed up the outside deck. So be prepared! Of all the places we have stayed at in Hawaii over the years, this was the best and we plan on returning there next time.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gillian B.

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

Beautiful Forest Location

This property is at a higher elevation which is great to come back to after a hot day on the beach. That said it is quite cool in the morning and evenings - we wore sweatshirts and pants inside. Mid-morning it starts to warm up and the back lanai is a beautiful spot to lounge in the sun. The cottage grounds are beautiful - with lush, tropical plants everywhere. We had no issues with mosquitoes, just the odd moth but didn’t bother us. Inside of the suite does feel like a cottage in the forest and not a hotel. Floors were not the cleanest and there were some dead bugs in the throw rugs. We did find a couple cockroaches in the kitchen around the sink, but I would expect this anywhere in this sort of environment. Some appliances could use a clean (coffee maker). The cottage itself provided everything we needed - from shower amenities/hairdryer, to extra sunscreen to beach chairs and snorkel equipment. The beach umbrella was a lifesaver and we used it on a number of occasions. Our beach towels did get quite grimy after a couple days. Our host did ask if we wanted replacements but it was almost the end of our stay and we didn’t have any more trips planned. Bed was comfortable and blankets the perfect weight. Tree frogs are loud but earplugs block them out completely and they stop sometime around 1 am. We got used to them after a few days and didn’t have a problem. Would definitely recommend staying somewhere like this rather than in Kona.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse D.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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

Anita F.

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

Cool cottage in the Clouds

We enjoyed our stay and proximity to all the great Kona beaches. The visiting pheasants were a lot of fun. The higher elevation made it great for sleeping at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 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

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