Off grid Cottage on a small farm, fabulous ocean views.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Parking available
Kitchen

Explore the area

Captain Cook, HI

South Kona Beaches
‪24 min drive‬
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
‪28 min drive‬
Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

Located about 1 hour South of Kailua-kona, once a coffee shack this tiny house has everything you need to be completely off grid. Situated on a small mac nut farm in So. Kona its a great place to get away from it all.

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Dena Snyder

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number TA-142-021-5296-01, GE-142-021-5296-01

About the area

Captain Cook

Located in Captain Cook, this holiday home is in a rural area. Mud Lane and Hapuna Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Manuka State Park. Manuka State Wayside Park and Onizuka Astronomy Complex are also worth visiting.

Captain Cook, HI

What's nearby

South Kona Beaches - 24 min drive - 16.8 km
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 28 min drive - 24.5 km
Ho'okena Beach Park - 32 min drive - 26.6 km
Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 36 min drive - 32.8 km
Captain Cook Monument - 51 min drive - 41.2 km

Getting around

Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

‪Local Comfort Food - ‬12 min drive
‪South Kona Coffee - ‬14 min drive
‪Mother Goose Farms - ‬9 min drive
‪Thai Grindz and More - ‬12 min drive
‪Keei Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Off grid Cottage on a small farm, fabulous ocean views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Off grid Cottage on a small farm, fabulous ocean views. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Off grid Cottage on a small farm, fabulous ocean views. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Off grid Cottage on a small farm, fabulous ocean views. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Papa Bay and within 12 miles (20 km) of Ka Lae Paakai and Manuka State Park. Manuka State Wayside Park and Pebbles Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

20 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely hidden gem

We loved staying here. The cats were a bonus. This lovely greyish cat sat on my lap while drinking coffee on the lanai. Cottage was well stocked to make food. Picked up water before our arrival.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

15 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best bang for the buck on South Island

Just that- you will not find a better place to stay in the area, for the money. Great host, amazing view, comfortable bed, well set-up kitchen, close to many of the out-of-the-way beaches between Kona and Volcano. And awesome lanai kitties that love skritches. Will definitely be back when we're in the South again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT P.

22 November 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Farm with a View

We were looking to get away from the crowds, get a Hawaiian experience away from town. Dee's Farm did all this and got us a nice view of sunsets over the ocean. Prepare to be off grid, there are farm animals around.

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sierra W.

19 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Honest Review

Thank you Dee for welcoming us to your lovely home! Dee was thorough with communication and available for support as needed.The property is further from Kona than we were anticipating (about an hour drive on the windy roads) but has a gorgeous view of the ocean.The inside of the farmhouse (#3) was very clean and comfortable and we appreciated having use of a full-size kitchen and refrigerator.A few unexpected things that might be helpful for visitors to know in advance: There are chickens and ROOSTER that live on-site. The rooster was crowing throughout our first night and they were roosting very close to the house, making it difficult for our sensitive sleepers-so bring earplugs and an eye mask!There is limited hot/lukewarm water in the kitchen and bathroom sinks and the hot water in the shower was not working. Dee was very communicative and did offer us an alternative place to shower on-site, but this was unexpected and unresolved during our two-day stay.There is no drinking water on site either, which was communicated in our check-in info.It is remote, which is lovely, and good to be prepared for.Will look forward to visiting again, and thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Capucine V.

2 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A piece of paradise!

We had a very good time in the cottage! The place is as expected and even better. Great views, quiet (outside of nature noise of course), clean, very confortable bed in the main house. Our 12 years old daughter loved the cats and they returned it well 😉. It was our second time in Milolii and we will come back to the cottage!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

12 August 2023

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Great stay

Dee's farm was clean and peaceful with an amazing view. Great location to explore the South end of the big island.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Isabelle D.

12 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a small family or a couple

It's a great place south of Captain Cook if you don't expect luxury. Everything you need is there and the view at sunset is wonderful. Note that there were cats that will be in the lanai and you will have to give them food (provided on place) and water. We were surprised. Otherwise

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn D.

15 February 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place

This was a wonderful place to stay! It was clean, comfortable, and very enjoyable. The grounds were beautiful. We enjoyed the lanai very much with a beautiful view of the ocean. Dena was a most gracious hostess, very friendly, and very helpful. I would recommend this place without reservation.

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Evelyn T.

28 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach shack by the ocean

Loved the property not keen stayz management

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

13 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Above Expectations

Thank you Dee for sharing your beautiful rental. The house was super clean upon arrival and far exceeded our expectations. The screened in Lanaii was such a wonderful spot to watch the gorgeous sunsets. The fresh mango salsa we made with fruit straight from the tree was the best we ever tasted! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the location for us was perfect. Thanks for the tip on the beach, best one on the island!

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug D.

1 January 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tree House in Paradise

We enjoyed our stay on this property. It is cozy, but workable for a few adults. Be forewarned that you will need to bring your own drinking water. You will be rewarded with a view of the ocean and the sounds of wildlife. Geckos joined us on the walkway between the main house & tree house. Also, free range roosters start the day early. The location seemed to be about right for a serene setting between Captain Cook and Oceanview. Plenty of snorkeling nearby as well as coffee farms and a National Historical Park. We'd stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Joe R.

30 January 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great visit to Dee’s Farm

We had a lovely stay at Dee’s place. The house is cozy and cute. Our daughter loved being in the treehouse. The house has all the basics and has beautiful views of the ocean. We also enjoyed giving our cooking scraps to to Dee’s chickens. We loved exploring the area and appreciated Dee’s suggestions. Our only feedback is this…. The listing says Captain Cook, but it is really about 20 mins south of the town. Not knowing the Big Island very well, this surprised us and caused a quick scramble to re-think our activities. We changed plans and focused our visit to areas south and the volcano area. It would help other visitors to clarify this. We would also suggest that Dee add some lighting to the bedroom area. There are no lights in the main bedroom so we ended up using our phones and flashlights to read in the evening. Overall, the house is great and we loved exploring the area. We found road side stands selling fresh fruit and delicious homemade bread. We hiked all over, explored many beaches (ask Dee for insider info), and we visited Volcanoes Natl Park. A great trip. Thank you Dee!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Pam N.

6 February 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful quiet setting with Ocean view

Dee’s Farm House is a great place to enjoy your time in Hawai’i away from the crowds and congestion of the more touristy areas between Kailua-Kona and Captain Cook. The accommodation was about what we expected-- a small unique, and basic house in the midst of semi-rural countryside on the southwest side of the island of Hawai’i. Nearby are small farms growing coffee, macadamia nuts, avocados and oranges. We enjoyed the easy access to fresh fruits and vegetables, as there are small stands all around the area. We really enjoyed the lanai (screen porch) with views ranging from the beautiful tropical gardens in the yard to a 120-degree view of the ocean a couple of miles away. The nearby “tree-house” is an extra bedroom connected to the main house along its deck. The house itself is abit quirky, sits up on stilts, and as expected, is completely off-the-grid. For modern city folks that could mean basic, slower, internet (not super-fast), partial cellphone coverage (one-bar), and the need to conserve electricity if there has been a cloudy stretch of weather; or conserve wash and shower water if it has not been raining much. (They provide drinking water via a 5-gallon dispenser in the house.) If you’re up for staying in a unique home in a semi-rural area and/or have lived off-the-grid before, you’ll probably fit right in. The home is located near the “end of the road” Miloli’i fishing village, and we could hear the surf pounding the rocks along the shore. The roosters start the day by crowing around 5 am, so if you are a light sleeper, you may get an earlier than usual start to your days. Dee provided us with great travel advice, including how to access a nearby beach that is a hidden gem. The renter should know that this home is a 40-minute drive from most Captain Cook tourist activities, and an hour’s drive to the Kona area, but it's also an hour closer to Volcano National Park than those main tourist areas.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

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1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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