Custom cottage feels bright airy yet cozy and private in this country setting.
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
This custom cottage is in a rural setting in Honokaa, Hawaii, and is described as bright, airy, cozy, and private. Its high open-beam ceilings and numerous windows bring an open feel and allow trade winds through the living room and kitchen.
Interior & Outdoor Spaces
The cottage has an upstairs catwalk with a recliner, two decks, and an outdoor double hammock for relaxing. Guest feedback also describes separate bedrooms and bathrooms, making the layout suitable for companions who want distinct private spaces.
Amenities
A kitchen and outdoor grill give guests options for preparing meals, and the property is smoke-free. No other on-site services or facilities are specified.
Setting & Nearby Places
The property is described as a short walk from Waipi'o lookout and sits in a rural area near Honokaa. Nearby points of interest include Katsu Goto Memorial, Parker Ranch Center, Kalopa State Recreation Area, and the WM Keck Observatory Office.
Nearby Dining
Good Eats, a Hawaiian restaurant, is listed 547 m away, and Waipi'o Fruit Shack is 2,768 m away. Other listed options include Merriman's Big Island, 13,918 m away, and Tex Drive-In, 13,075 m away; the list also includes barbecue, Italian, Korean-Bento, and family dining.
Best for
This cottage is a good fit for couples, friends, or other small groups seeking a quiet rural base near Waipi'o lookout, with separate bedrooms and bathrooms mentioned in guest feedback. The kitchen, outdoor grill, decks, and hammock suit travelers who value self-catering and time outdoors.
Travel tips
Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) is listed 15,166 m away; Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport and Hilo International Airport are listed 63,730 m and 70,767 m away, respectively. Good Eats is listed 547 m away, while other dining options are farther afield, so plan meals and transportation around the rural setting. The property is described as a short walk from Waipi'o lookout.
What guests say
The supplied guest feedback gives the property a public rating of 5 from 14 reviews and describes a clean, quiet home with a fresh breeze, high ceilings, and ample wood and windows. Guests highlight the two decks, hammock, landscaping, and reported horses grazing across the street, as well as separate bedrooms and bathrooms. The hosts are described positively as accommodating and gracious. No negative themes appear in the supplied excerpts.
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