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Tropical Romantic S. Kona Cottage with Incredible Oceanview

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Sun-loungers, beach towels
Exterior
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Hair dryer, towels, soap, toilet paper

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Captain Cook, HI
  • South Kona Beaches
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Pebbles Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ho'okena Beach Park
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

Captain Cook

With a stay at this cottage in Captain Cook (Opihihale), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Pebbles Beach and 7 minutes from South Kona Beaches. .This cottage is 20.3 mi (32.7 km) from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and 23.8 mi (38.3 km) from Magic Sands Beach.
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What's nearby

  • South Kona Beaches - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Pebbles Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ho'okena Beach Park - 16 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 23 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 36 min drive - 38.6 km

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Kona Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mid Pacific Kona Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ktl Kona Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Haku Nui Farms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hapaki Farm- Grandmas Choice - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tropical Romantic S. Kona Cottage with Incredible Oceanview

Makalani (Heavenly View) Cottage is a delightfully romantic cottage surrounded by a tropical garden in South Kona's coffee-belt with a breathtaking panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. For the adventurous traveler seeking authentic Hawaiian beauty and serenity, you can spend your whole vacation here gazing out over the endless ocean and its incredible sunsets. In the winter, you can spot whales breaching from your outdoor lanai or listen to them singing at night. Awaken to the music of colorful birdsong from papaya, mango and banana trees.

With a perfect year-round climate, perched at 1200 ft. above the sea on the side of Mauna Loa Volcano, Makalani Oceanview Cottage is authentic Hawai'i unspoiled by crowds and resorts. A great location that gives you many options for experiencing The Big Island's natural diversity. From your cottage you are just 4-minutes from the closest beach and 15-minutes to Ho'okena Beach State Park for sunbathing and swimming with dolphins. A 20-minute drive brings you to the famous Pu'uhonua o'Honaunau (Place of Refuge) National Historic Park and Kealakekua Bay where you can kayak to Captain Cook's monument and snorkel with an endless variety of tropical fish and sea turtles. And best of all, you're only 65-minutes from Madame Pele's live action at Volcanos National Park.

Your cottage is tastefully appointed with Indonesian teak furniture providing a romantic comfort reminiscent of Colonial British tropics. Your large open-room (studio) cottage sleeps two luxuriously with a romantic king-size canopy-bed with a memory-foam mattress fit for royalty. There is also a convertible couch-futon which can comfortably sleep two additional guests. You'll have a fully-equipped kitchen as well as dining area for four. A large outdoor lanai with barbeque gives you garden seating with a stunning ocean view. Your detached private bathroom with semi- outdoor shower will provide a refreshing Hawaiian experience with nature.

There is also a detached guestroom/meditation room available which is set in a grove of mango trees overlooking the ocean, called the 'Mango Grove Lookout'. It has a sofa-futon which can comfortably sleep one or two people. Serene and magical, this special extra-room provides daytime privacy as well as an intimate camp-like Hawaiian sleeping experience.

Managed with aloha spirit, Makalani Oceanview Cottage is the perfect vacation/retreat cottage where you'll find yourself surrounded by the natural beauty of Hawaii.
We hope your stay here will be the first of many happy vacations to South Kona and this beautiful island of Hawaii.

Keywords: Cottage/Ohana
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop and a microwave. Conveniences include a phone and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number TA-123-751-8336-01, GE-123-751-8336-01

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Tropical Romantic S. Kona Cottage Incredible Oceanview
Tropical Romantic S. Kona Incredible Oceanview Captain Cook
Tropical Romantic S. Kona Incredible Oceanview
Tropical Romantic S Kona Incr
Tropical Romantic S. Kona Cottage With Incredible Oceanview

Tropical Romantic S. Kona Cottage with Incredible Oceanview Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous - words can’t accurately describe

What a great way to vacation! All the amenities we could need. So serene and peaceful- remote but not in a bad way!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

Liked: Cleanliness

awesome

Harry was great really would not have minded getting know him, cool dude. loved the privacy at the end of our days in such a beautiful setting, it was definitely Hawaii.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

joan s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

The cabin is perfect and the property is beautiful. Harry was a great host. The cabin is stocked with condiments and spices as well as coolers, beach chairs and boogie boards. It’s a bit of a drive from Kona but it’s a beautiful drive that passes by beaches, coffee shops, restaurants and fruit stands. We loved everything about our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean P., Vermont

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

Exactly as Harry describes it on VRBO. Especially peaceful. If you’re more comfortable being surrounded by a lot of neighbors instead of in a peaceful rainforest, then it’s possible you wouldn’t be so comfortable here. We liked driving off to things and then coming back to this little Haven for the evenings. We were also both under the weather, unfortunately, for most of our time on the big island, so this was a perfect place to recuperate!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical retreat

What a lovely cottage with a magnificent view of the ocean! Super clean and beautifully decorated. The pictures are very accurate; this is a beautiful place to stay. Harry is the best host, so generous with tips about everything local. The cottage is furnished with lots of beach items which made our visits to the beaches just perfect. We loved the curious geckos and the charming chickens. Best stay ever!the
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben D., Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely great!

We loved staying here! The evening views were awesome and the host is very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Captain Cook Home

The home overlooks the ocean and it is a comfortable elevation so it just about ideal temperatures. We enjoyed the separation from the hustle of downtown and the country feel of Captain Cook area. Property was beautiful and comfortable, host was warm and friendly. This was a great stay, we enjoyed our time here thoroughly.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Captain Cook Retreat

Many thanks to Harry for the gracious hospitality. The location was scenic, quiet and off grid but with good accommodations. On site laundry facilities and more efficient internet Wi-Fi would have been ideal. Driving 18 miles to do laundry was not in the property description when first considering the property. Overall the stay was great. Many thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Tropical Paradise

Very private tropical location, all the amenities plus extras for borrowing while being away from the property. Drive to town takes a while but being close to town not important to us. Owner friendly and helpful with suggestions. Enjoyed the view, privacy, instant hot water for shower, and geckos :).
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana I.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect Hawaiian Experience

Tucked into a beautiful tropical garden is a guest cottage with a large four poster bed, a patio with ocean views, and a separate bathroom that gives you the experience of living in the jungle while having all the comforts of home. The separate ‘Mango Hut’ for additional guests is a lovely little space with great views of the ocean and Kona coast. Watch the sun set and listen to birds, frogs and the occasional rooster. All the sounds of Hawaii! Everything was perfect, Harry is a very friendly host and we enjoyed the garden tour! Will be returning on our next visit to the Big Island.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

shannon b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

We absolutely loved our time spent off the beaten path at the cottage. It was a good location to explore the Captain Cook area and to do things outside of Kona.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful South Kona Sunsets

Checking in was easy and we found the cottge very clean. We don't cook much beyond breakfast and snacks but the kitchen was well-equipped for any meal you might want to prepare. The property is beautifully landscaped and the view facing west makes for spectacular sunsets. The rural location is peaceful and quiet. The mattress was very comfortable, and the bedding was high-quality. Ample fluffy towels were available. Harry provides everything you might want for quality beach-adventures, so that is a great benefit. We traveled with a friend, and she loved having her own private space in the mango grove meditation room. The view from the meditation hut is even more expansive than the view from the lanai! I would say this property is perfect for 3 adults, or two adults and a couple of older kids. The property is remote, and the driveway is kind of hard to see, so I would suggest scheduling your arrival before dark, if you decide to stay here. Harry is the perfect host. He is friendly and available, but not at all intrusive. We would love to stay here again when we visit south Kona.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

a week in a jungle paradise

Harry's place exceeded our expectations! As we drove in, it looked like we were entering a botanical garden. I took dozens of photos the first evening of sunset, and the porch was the perfect place to do that. There were lovely bouquets set around the bungalow and bathroom to welcome us. We cooked in or barbecued every evening to enjoy the ambience. We enjoyed glasses of wine on the outbuilding's porch overlooking the ocean and listening to the coqui frogs and roosters. This was my first experience with a separate bathroom, shower facility but it was as comfortable as could be with modern plumbing and plenty of hot water. A couple times we got to visit with Harry and truly enjoyed his knowledge of volcanic history and other stories as he left the mainland years ago. We look forward to a future stay and hope that can be soon! Thank you, Harry, for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hawaiian tropical paradise

Thanks Harry for an amazing stay in your jungle retreat. My husband and I were amazed at the truly incredible sunsets and gorgeous views outside every window. To be immersed in nature so totally was rejuvenating. Even the drive down to the cabin was absolutely stunning. Thanks for your suggestions on local beaches and use of snorkeling/beach equipment, so handy! You were an amazing host. Much Mahalo!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Alesia I.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great cooperation by host

We did not complete our stay. Left early due to unforeseen conditions. Harry was kind enough to quickly refund us for the remainder of our trip
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A relaxed piece of paradise.

This is a great little cottage. We enjoyed exploring big Hawaii from this base. We drove around the entire island and this was the perfect spot to come back to. The extra flippers, cooler, beach mat and beach umbrella were perfect for day trips. Would highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect cottage!

I could go on and on about how beautiful the location is, how great the owner is and how great the cottage is but one of my favorite features was the beach stuff provided! Coolers, chairs, umbrellas, towels, snorkel gear - all available. What a game changer! We packed charcuterie and searched out remote beaches for quiet picnics and snorkeling. Having beach gear was a huge plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Botanical paradise

As much fun as visiting the island was, the best part was coming “home” to Makalani Oceanview and the beautiful setting.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable

I must say that this was a treat to stay here. A very beautiful setting. Lots of natural beauty. The Mango hut was a perfect accommodation for our adult son....gave him space and privacy. Harry is a really helpful and welcoming host. Thanks so much.....
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just as Advertised

A great place to stay. Relaxing. Lots of extras to use: coolers, beach chairs and umbrella, lotions, bug spray, well stocked spices, etc. Good communication throughout the process. Would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda Q.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely Slice of Paradise

We enjoyed our stay. Harry, the host, was very responsive and accommodating. We loved the sounds of the frogs at night and the fresh air in our space. My daughter was a bit scared of the geckos, but we came to appreciate them because they ate the plentiful mosquitoes. My only complaint was that the space was not as clean as I expected. It was fine and acceptable, but not amazing. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

William M., Nakusp, B.C. Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Private jungle cottage

Beautiful landscape with unobstructed ocean view. Feral pigs , asian pheasants and Hawaiian chickens were entertaining. We snorkelled almost every day in February when it was raining everywhere but Kona. Harry, the owner/host, was very helpful and accomodating.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Harry was great and the property was amazing. I have referred a coworker and a friend. The accommodations were fantastic and beautiful. We will be looking to get this place every time we return
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and private

Wonderful experience! If you are looking for peace and quiet this is perfect. Our favorite was the outdoor shower and the view! Lots of amenities provided made our stay nice also. The book with recommendations was also very helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey A., Rainier, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

Tropical Oasis, but beware of mosquitoes

My husband and I stayed here for a relaxing getaway. The cottage is nestled in a lush garden that is very private with all kinds of nature sounds that will either lull you asleep or may keep you up. If the sounds keep you up, earplugs are provided. The sunsets are AMAZING and if you get up early, you may catch the full moon shining down on the ocean. The studio is laid out very nicely and is well stocked. We loved the outdoor bathroom, and there is lots of hot water. The place is very traditional Hawaiian-like, which is what we were looking for. The book of info Harry provides is great. Hookena State Park has great boogie boarding and snorkeling. Beach stuff is provided at the cottage. The only bad thing was the amount of mosquitoes which made it difficult to enjoy the outside space. If mosquitoes look at you like an all-you-can-eat buffet, stock up on replant before getting to the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022