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Tropical Romantic S. Kona Cottage with Incredible Oceanview

Unwind in paradise where colorful birdsong fills the air and whales sing at night. Enjoy endless ocean views from your secluded retreat.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Sea view

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

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

  • Coin laundry

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

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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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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 transport 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

About the area

Map
Captain Cook, HI

What's nearby

  • Pebbles Beach - 5 min drive
  • South Kona Beaches - 7 min drive
  • Ho'okena Beach Park - 16 min drive
  • Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 18 min drive
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical Romantic S. Kona Cottage with Incredible Oceanview pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tropical Romantic S. Kona Cottage with Incredible Oceanview?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical Romantic S. Kona Cottage with Incredible Oceanview?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropical Romantic S. Kona Cottage with Incredible Oceanview located?

Located in Opihihale, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Ka Lae Paakai, Pebbles Beach and South Kona Beaches. Puiwa Point and Ho'okena Beach Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Tropical Romantic S. Kona Cottage with Incredible Oceanview Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

shannon b.

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

Steve J.

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

Anne P.

Highly recommended
This was an incredible place to stay. Everything we hoped for—tranquil, private, exquisite gardens and beautiful views. The cottage was very comfortable and every need was anticipated. We would love to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

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

Rachel H.

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

Jennifer S.

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

Verified traveller

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

Kevin D.

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

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

David D.

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

Nancy T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

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

Heather S., Kansas City

Perfect for our small family
The house was even more amazing than I had expected! It was tucked away in a tropical garden where we were surrounded by beautiful sounds of the rainforest. Harry provided everything we could have needed, including tips on places to go and try. My kids are 8 and 10 and they loved exploring around the house and having their own place to sleep in. I would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

William M., Nakusp, B.C. Canada

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

Diana I.

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

6/10 Okay

Alesia I.

Liked: 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

8/10 Good

Amanda Q.

Liked: 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

10/10 Excellent

Glenn R.

One of the most relaxing spots I've stayed in a very long time
An absolutely beautiful cottage nestled in the middle of a botanical garden, with an overlook of the ocean. What's not to love? The sounds of nature lulled me to sleep, there was not a single person that interrupted our peace and quiet once we got there, which is exactly what we were looking for after 10 days in Waikiki. Harry's suggestions on beaches and sights was right on and conveniently written up in a book left on the dining table. His well written instructions made not only the cottage ready to find, but also any places mentioned in his guide. The only regret I have is that I didn't take the time to ask Harry what were the names of all those plants.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Barbara B.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Marjorie P., Los angeles

Starting Nov. 23, 2015, we stayed here three nights, and what an experience!!!
First off, we were a little thrown by reading a 'welcome guests' note with the wrong names printed on it, wondering if the cottage had been double booked. But no, Harry apologized for the mix-up of notes, an understandable mistake for a busy property manager. This cottage is very accurately described, and we especially enjoyed the shower and we made good use of the barbecue grill. The first night was when we fully experienced all the elements of this thickly tropical locale, and we realized how vulnerable we felt to mosquitos and screaming loud choruses of coqui frogs that would keep us awake. After our arrival, we discovered (from an online search) that we were in a high risk area for a dengue fever outbreak and we might be at risk for contracting the disease from infected mosquitos. We learned that some property managers do not feel responsible for giving health risk information to their guests, so we will do our homework in the future.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

bonnie m.

Unique and peaceful retreat.
Makalani Oceanview cottage is a beautiful, unique accommodation. My husband and I were very pleased with the cottage. The cottage is beautifully decorated and well appointed with just about everything you may need for a great stay. Harry seems to have thought of everything (nightlite in the bathroom, a few umbrellas, all sorts of beach accessories, lots of extra towels and blankets, etc.). The ocean views almost seem like a canvas - too beautiful to really comprehend as "real". We enjoyed eating our breakfast each morning on the lanai of the "Mango Grove" (bonus) cottage. Each morning we were treated with dragonflies, the chorus of dozens of birds, and visiting geckos who seemed almost tame! Harry has added many special touches in and around the cottage; we really appreciated the fresh fruit and gorgeous flower arrangements in the rooms (even the bathroom). If you enjoy nature and want to stay in a magical place, this may be the place for you. This cottage is really in a tropical forest, so if you are afraid of a few bugs or night noises (tree frogs) and enjoy cookie cutter accommodations and amenities, you may be happier elsewhere. Harry is a very warm, welcoming and engaging person. He always responded very quickly to all of my e/mails and questions and was there to warmly welcome us the morning after our arrival.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2016

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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.

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.

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