In Kailua-Kona .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation and 2 miles (3 km) of Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary with a stay here. Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation and Makalei Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Kailua Pier - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
Kailua-Kona Wharf - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
Getting around
Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Pine Tree Cafe - 16 min drive
Kona Coffee & Tea - 13 min drive
Starbucks - 16 min drive
L & L Hawaiian Barbecue - 13 min drive
My Bar - 15 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.
Craftsman Cottage on 6 forested acres
This 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage is located at the bottom of a 6 acre parcel in the middle of the forest. The master bedroom has a king size bed, the second room has a Queen bed and there is a trundle bed in the living room. The ceilings are open beam cedar, the floors are bamboo and stone and the cottage has many custom details. The bathroom has a large custom walk in shower. Outside there is a covered lanai with a nice table and seating as well as an outdoor soaking tub surrounded by flower gardens and forest. Private and secluded but 10 minute drive to the beach 15 into Kona town
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Washing machine
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator
Single level property
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Things to do
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 1,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 PM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number GE-015-506-2272-01, TA-015-506-2272-01
Property is also known as
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Craftsman Cottage on 6 forested acres Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 81 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Quentin H.
21 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Stay outside Kona
Loved this place - was quiet, secluded, and safe, and nearly 3000' above Kona. Good communication - would definitely stay here again. Looks for the signs to Ohia Rental!
Quentin H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dean M.
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Craftsman Cottage Stay
Absolutely OUTSTANDING in all respects! The property is lovely in the cloud forest. The house is extremely clean and well maintained, especially for the environment. Kathryn was excellent and brought fresh eggs for us to enjoy. That being said; first night - Coqui Frogs were a bit hard to handle. Wife was ready to pull a "My Cousin Vinny", except we didn't have a hand gun. By the last night she was actually in love with the forest sounds and misses them at night. We truly hope we are blessed enough to visit Kathryn and Bill in the future and stay here again!
Dean M.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
G. Dennis R.
10 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
perfect stay
Exceptional in every way!
G. Dennis R.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Samantha O.
22 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely prefect
All I can say is wow. This cottage was so cute and prefect for my husband and I. We felt like we were in our home away from home. Kathryn was very responsive and very helpful. We will definitely be back!
Samantha O.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Monty B.
19 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Kona
Beautiful home, well crafted.
Monty B.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ronen D.
21 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Value
Spacious property with privacy, parking, and lots of greenery. Well maintained, clean, and stocked. Recommend.
Ronen D.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brad K.
7 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A great spot to relax
Exactly as advertised. This is a great spot for anyone looking for a secluded and beautiful location to relax.
It’s an amazing property, beautiful and quiet. The house is dotted with gorgeous local culture decor. Bill and Kathy are incredibly kind, responsive, and informative. They provide everything you need, from a full functioning kitchen and washer/dryer unit, to two bedrooms and a loft with extra pillows and blankets.
Not recommended if you don’t like narrow, partly unpaved roads to get there. Also, it gets DARK at night, that’s the nature of the island, so be careful driving in and out.
Overall, it was an absolutely amazing experience.
Mirelys
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lydia K.
28 Sep 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Best Stay in Kona
So many exceptional details…Cool elevation, quiet surroundings, comfortable and accessible house, and the complete kitchen. A photographer’s dream landscape! We recommend a visit to the nearby Cloud Forest Sanctuary for a 90-minute educational hike. Wonderful opportunities abound. We love the louse, the location, and the feel-at-home environment. Mahalo nui loa! ❤️
Lydia K.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Emily
5 Sep 2023
Lovely! We really enjoyed our time here, and the hosts were friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
Emily
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karen B.
17 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Just the best!
Spent 5 days here away from the fray of Kailua Kona, in this wonderful setting. House beautiful, wonderful hardwood everywhere, kitchen well stocked, all manner of beach equipment like chairs, towels, snorkeling stuff.
Close to the wonderful Kona Cloud sanctuary, highly recommend doing one of their tours. Mountain thunder coffee also close, interesting short tour.
Kathryn and Bill great. Can’t recommend highly enough. Will definitely be back!
Karen B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
david b.
16 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Frogs and Flowers
The stay here was awesome. The cabin was actually nicer than the photos represent. Very clean and tidy. The owners are nearby but the the vegetation is so thick you wouldn’t know it. Beautiful surroundings! It is worth noting that your gps will get you almost there. Make sure you have the owners phone number to guide you in. Expect rain almost every day but you are typically 10 minutes away from clear skies and 15 to 20 degrees warmer. Nice place I would recommend.
david b.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
David B.
11 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cloud Forest Retreat
Relaxing and quiet setting in a beautiful cottage surrounded by nature. The rooms are comfortable and clean. Cool temperatures at this elevation make for great sleeping!
David B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ceradwen T.
21 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful forest retreat
This cottage was just want we wanted, a quiet retreat in a rainforest. You could hear birds in the trees all day and frogs at night. We loved hanging out on the covered deck which was nice when it was raining. The hosts had everything we needed, lists of gear for kids and the beach. We will definitely be back with our kid sometime.
Hosts were super helpful when google maps gave us incorrect directions.
Ceradwen T.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Anne S.
2 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Rainforest retreat
Fly into Kona and glance up at the mountain - you'll be about halfway up there, shortly. The cottage is nicely secluded and quite private. The hosts could not have been nicer, and you'll likely meet their chickens, sweet dog, and "patrol" cat. The cat came by every day to see what we were up to - he's friendly but indifferent - you know: a cat!
Everything on the VRBO site was according to Hoyle, no surprises. Listening to the frogs at night was just amazing. We are just two adults but the place can accommodate a family or even two couples easily. Would stay there again, and recommend to anyone.
Anne S.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stacy S.
28 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it
The home was a perfect fit for us. It had all the extras we needed plus more. Amazing tropical setting with a cozy, homey feel!
Stacy S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kevin L.
6 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
February Kona Stay
The house was just as advertised.
Beautiful location, even though the master house is just a short distance away, we had plenty of privacy. Sounds of frogs at night and birds in the daytime were refreshing. Very pleased.
Kevin L.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan S.
3 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in beautiful spot
Peaceful, charming house in the cloud forest, nestled in the lush greenery. Close to bustle of Kona, up a steep hill. About 3 minutes from a coffee farm with free tours. Perfect for our family of 3.
Jonathan S.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
2/10 Terrible
Stephanie A.
7 Feb 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not clean and cluttered
The driveway to the Cabin is just lovely. The cabin looks good. A beautiful place. The cabin is very nice built. Once we tried to unpack the problems started. No place to put your clothes in the master bedroom so we lived out of our suitcases. There is a closet, it had stuff including a someone's swimsuit in it. Every flat surface had knickknacks on them so again no real place to unpack. The bedding in the master was threadbare. Towels were good. The kitchen counter was full except one small cutting board to prepare food. The stove hood was greasy. As was the top of the fridge. We cleaned them both. Lots of coffee cups but only a few mismatched drinking glasses. The skylight was mostly covered in green and the inside had cobwebs. We left after only 2 nights because it was just uncomfortable. We owe a Vacation home that we rent out. What I've leaned is less is more (except in kitchen plates, flatware, utensils and towels. Over decorating is just too much. Give your guest room to spread out. Hire a cleaning company to do the deep cleaning if you don't want to do it.
Stephanie A.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kathy J.
16 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we were looking for!
This property is located in the rain forest close to Kona town.
Beautiful, lush forest so peaceful and quiet. Bill & Kathy were great hosts! On our last morning, Kathy brought down a Jackson Chameleon for our 11 year old grandson to see.
He was crossing the driveway! We watched him change colors as he slowly disappeared in the lush gardens. Definitely coming back!
Kathy J.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
William C.
20 Nov 2022
Rainforest oasis
Husband and I checked in for our 10 day stay at this property. The host provided us a few light breakfast items as well as some very appreciated coffee as we got in late at night.
The grounds of the house are simply amazing, lush and vibrant. The frogs, crickets and birds provide a peaceful ambiance. The soaker tub is more enjoyable then one would think as it gets quiet cool in the evenings up on the mountain. The flowers and trees on the grounds were incredible and diverse!! So many beautiful plants I have never seen in person before! Smell them ALL. You can thank me later.
The home is SPACIOUS, mind you it was just the two of us this trip. We stayed in the room with the king sized bed, this is your warning to use a night light as the desk and bed are rather close together and my thighs took a serious beating haha.
The home offered the amenities we were looking for- quiet, off the beaten path, peaceful, tropical. And we definitely enjoyed our time there. The hosts were pleasant to speak with (they live on the property but not in view of the property).
My only thing- it was fairly dusty….. (ceiling fans, loft bed, bugs in window ledges, cobwebs) to which I wouldn’t complain about except you do pay a $150 cleaning fee. Perhaps it’s me being overly OCD just something I took notice of.
All in all, we enjoyed the home and the grounds. And would definitely consider another stay at this cottage in paradise!
William C.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Monica M.
7 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Foster’s O’hio Hale
The house was as advertised, up the mountain from downtown Kailua-Kona. It feels as if you are in the middle of the jungle with no one else around. Bill and Kathryn were very friendly, but also gave absolute privacy. If needed, they were very responsive.
Monica M.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Steven H.
23 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location away from commotion of city.
Our family loved the house. We enjoyed the cool nights listening to nature as we fell asleep. Kids loved the outdoor soaking tub and "playing" with owner's chickens. Location was perfect with just a short drive to get into town but far enough away to feel like the middle of nowhere. Kathryn and Bill were great hosts and even brought us fresh fruit during our stay.
Great retreat from the crowds and higher temperatures, yet you're only a few minutes to some beautiful beaches and the airport!
Chris
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
K A., Seattle
18 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect jungle unwind
Very friendly and responsive hosts- lovely little house with cozy accommodations. There was a bit of a cold spell and at night about 10 degrees colder than down in Kailua so we actually did use the wood burning stove occasionally at night. Kid enjoyed the outdoor bathtub and now baths back at home require playing coqui frog sound effects… Have already recommended the house to other friends, and would definitely return.