Mo Snell's Coffee Farm House
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Setting
Mo Snell's Coffee Farm House is a one-bedroom home on the historic Mamalahoa Highway in Kona's Coffee Belt, about 1,200 feet above sea level on the slopes of Hualālai. A half-acre organic coffee orchard with about 200 trees surrounds the property, which is terraced with lava rock and landscaped with tropical plants. The upcountry setting is described as private and cooler than the beachside.
The House
Designed by Seattle architect Chris Snell, the home draws on traditional Hawaiian hale and Japanese farmhouse forms. Its details include hand-milled ʻōhiʻa framing and paneling, lava-rock walls, teak sliding doors, bamboo kitchen cabinets, and a galvanized-metal roof. Sliding doors open the living room onto a covered lanai with unobstructed, 180-degree views of the Pacific.
Amenities & Recreation
A 30-foot saltwater lap pool, about four feet deep and unheated, adjoins the lanai; the water may feel cool on cloudy days. The house also has a kitchen with a microwave and oven stove, cable TV, free Wi-Fi, free parking, a washer, and an ironing board. The bedroom looks across the pool toward the coffee orchard.
Location & Dining
Kona Town and nearby white-sand beaches are described as a ten-minute drive down the mountain, while the artist community of Holualoa is about three miles away. Nearby dining options include Sakura | Sushi • Japanese, about 3.5 km away, and Chubby's Diner, about 3.9 km away; several other restaurants and bars are roughly 4.1–4.6 km away. Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport is about 12.5 km away.
Best for
This home suits travelers seeking a private, upcountry Kona stay with a coffee-orchard setting, Pacific views, and a lanai-side pool rather than a beachside hotel environment. It may also appeal to guests who value a full kitchen, washer, and free parking, and who are comfortable with the natural sounds of a rural, tropical property.
Travel tips
Plan on driving: Kona Town and beaches are described as about ten minutes down the mountain, and free parking is available at the property. The house is above town, so allow for the drive when planning meals or beach visits; Holualoa is about three miles away. Frogs, chickens, roosters, tropical birds, and occasional wild hogs may be heard, so light sleepers may want earplugs.
What guests say
The supplied review excerpt praises the home's character and its view. No specific negative themes or other recurring comments are included in the available excerpt, so it does not establish broader patterns about service, cleanliness, or noise. The public rating is 4.9 from 269 reviews.
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