Beautifully appointed and designed cottage with breathtaking views, meticulously clean, and a great and convenient location in the hills above Kailua-Kona. Equipped with everything one may need for cooking and grilling and all other amenities, including equipment for beach visits. Super comfortable bed in which you wake up looking at luscious greenery and the Ocean. And a very welcoming and proactively communicating and responsive host who greeted us with delicious coffee and chocolate covered macademia nuts. Thank you, Esther, for this all around wonderful vacation in your great home!
While the location was great and views of ocean great, overall place could have been a bit cleaner. The back deck where the dining table was located was visibly dirty. While I realize this is a covered outdoor space, a thorough sweeping of the deck was greatly needed
Most tourists opt for the resort experience and don't bother to get to know what it's like to live in that part of the world. Staying here give you a chance to see what it would be like to live on the Big Island. Be aware that you will have a more rural experience. That means night birds calling, hearing the rain at night and not fighting crowds for everything. I recommend it highly.
We had wonderful stay at the Hale Maluhia cottage. It was easy to communicate with Esther, our host. She gave us a tour upon arrival and explained all features of the cottage and property. The kitchen is small, not much counter space, but has everything you need. Plus the easy to use gas grill on the deck. The lack of air conditioning is not an issue. There are fans, and the hillside location was always cooler than down below at the beach. There was snorkeling gear, beach chairs, towels, and other beach items for our use. There are many nearby beaches requiring drives of up to 10 to 30 minutes depending on your choice. Grocery store is less than ten minutes away. The view from the deck down the hillside to the water was beautiful. It always calming to return the hillside at the end of the day after going to beaches, parks, restaurants or other attractions. The cottage is better than its pictures. The bathroom was large and has a nice walk in shower. Nice television and full size washer/dryer as well. It was the perfect space for couple. We really enjoyed our stay and would come back. Thanks Esther.
Everything was perfect. The property is quaint and for 1-2 people unit has everything, including beautiful sunsets. This is for nature types â birds and frogs chirping in morning and evenings, but really peaceful, but if thatâs not your thing (ie sleeping in late), then you may want a hotel room. Hosts were awesome.
Peaceful cottage with beautiful island views and sounds
This cottage is beautiful! Ideal cottage for two. Every morning, we were woken up by the sound of birds, which was really peaceful. The lack of air conditioning concerned me, but the fans inside really cool down the area, and it feels about 5 degrees cooler at the cottage than down by the water. There are no curtains on the sliding doors. It didn't bother us because we woke up before the sunrise due to our time difference (coming from Central time), but it's something to keep in mind.
Estherâs place was perfect for our stay! Well appointed, both inside and out, and an ideal location for visiting my sister. We will definitely be back!
We travelled to the Big Island for IM Kona. The rental was excaxtly as described and in the perfect location for event: only 3 miles from the KBH. We were close enough to event for quick access to required race prep activities, course swims, and festivities but removed from the melee and conjestion it tends to draw. The rental is located on the mountainside in a quite residential neighborhood with a stunning view of the ocean. An added plus - the White Nene coffee truck located futher uphill opens at 6 AM and was the best coffee we found in Kona. Owners were very responsive and even gracious enough to allow us to store our bikes while we island hopped.
What a beautiful and relaxing place to stay! The view was spectacular and the back deck was perfect for meals, working or just relaxing. It was great to stay in a neighborhood a little bit away from the main resorts and hotels.
Owner was very kind to let us check in early due to a flight change too. We would definitely return!
We enjoyed the cottage immensely: the amazing ocean views, the detail to amenities (there was even a box of chocolates waiting for us when we arrived!), and the comfort were top-notch! Iâll admit to being a little nervous that there was no air conditioning, but the breezes and ceiling fans were enough to keep us cool at night, and we slept like babies. With the large windows, I awoke one night thinking it was morning because of how bright it was, but it was the full moon shining over the ocean! It took my breath away as I sat up to take it in. I highly recommend this cottage - it wonât disappoint. It was quiet and relaxing - everything we hoped for!
This house is perfect for one or two people. Great views from the lanai. We love being a little up on the mountain where it is a little cooler and you get such beautiful views. It does not take long to be at the beach, stores or restaurants. The house was really clean and Esther was the perfect host. Great place for a Kona get away.
Fabulous location so peaceful with elevated views and all the comforts of home. We felt so relaxed coming back after each day of exploring the big island to pour a drink and relax on the lanai cook on the bbq and sleep so soundly with the doors open. All the extras provided such as beach chairs snorkelling gear beach towels sunblock were so very much appreciated, we would highly recommend this wee gem as your stay on the big island..Mahalo
We stayed at this cottage for 5 nights and really enjoyed it. The space is perfect for a couple and we loved the design and flow as well as the way it is decorated with works by local artists. The extra half bath is definitely a great feature. The outdoor lanai is wonderful and has a view of the ocean down the hill which gave us some great sunsets. The location of the cottage is great too. It's far enough from the craziness of Kailua-Kona's crowded tourist area but close enough to be anywhere in town within 5 or 10 minutes. Esther and Daniel were wonderful hosts in every way. We had an issue where the ice maker stopped making ice for some reason, but Daniel immediately came over and brought a full bin of ice for us. My wife was initially concerned before we arrived with the fact that there is no air-conditioning, but we found it to be comfortable all day with the fans running to circulate the air. And it really cools down a lot at night (you may get chilly). The symphony of Coqui frogs is a constant background noise at night but by the second night, we found it to be kind of peaceful to be lulled to sleep by. Feels like you're in a rain forest. I'd say our biggest challenge was that on some days, we were enjoying being there so much that we didn't want to leave the cottage to go do anything.
This is a beautiful, modern, private, house in a great location away from tourist town. Not far from the highway or town, it feels miles away in a rural, mountain-side setting.
The house is positioned to take advantage of the coastal view complete with spacious covered patio and lush gardens. But even better is the modern and clean interior that makes it a perfect place to reenergize after a morning beach trip.
The hosts were very hands off and very welcoming and communicative at the same time. 10/10 would stay there again. We were very grateful for finding this gem.
Just a few of the things we loved about Hale Maluhia:
Wonderful view + stunning sunsets
Expansive covered deck w/gas grill
Kingsize bed
Extra 1/2 bath
Washer + dryer
Responsive + helpful host
Geckos
One thing to note: If you are a light sleeper, be sure to bring earplugs to help reduce volume of the nightly Coqui frog chorus.
Great "home base" for couples visiting the Big Island. Awesome views & accommodations. Minutes to town. Quiet and in a great neighborhood. Beautiful property!
We live in Hawaii with our 4 kids and love to travel! We built this bedroom for my mom to come during the winter months and share it with others who want this rural experience.
This property is unique in that it feels like you are tucked away in the country, but it is right in Kailua Kona. You will probably see horse, cows, chickens, and turkeys on most days and whales from the lanai in the winter months. We love living here!
Very close to Kailua Kona village town with lots of shops, restaurants, coffee shop, and bars all along the ocean. This property is in a country setting with beautiful tree lined streets and great walking paths.