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Charming Kaloko Mountain Cottage with hot tub - private,secluded and cozy!!

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Bedroom
Bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 249 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kailua Kona, HI
  • Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kailua Pier
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Kaloko Mountain Cottage with hot tub - private,secluded and cozy!!

Wonderful, private and cozy cottage up in the forest of Kaloko Mauka ( directly above Kona town!). Situated on 5 acres and 2700 foot elevation, this stand alone cottage is surrounded by beautiful ohia trees and is at least 300 feet from the main residence. The owners live further down on the property. Wild chickens and native birds abound.
Kaloko is a special place with cooler weather than you will find down in town. It's nice to retreat up here after a hot day at the beach. Afternoon/evening rain does occur and it provides perfect sleeping weather. Evenings/mornings in the winter months can be cool, so we recommend light sweaters/socks if you get cold.
We are located on Mount Hualalai right above Kailua Kona. This one bedroom house has a small deck on the front and a larger deck with yard in the back. Nice and secluded. Perfect for the couple wanting a romantic getaway!
10 minutes to the airport, beaches and shops. Hike the mountain trail, birdwatch or just relax on the lanai! .

We have 2 rental homes on this property.: For those families that need a little more room, please inquire about our other vacation rental #186204! We will give families a discount for renting both cabins.

4G unlimited fast internet through Oceanic Time Warner

Booking.com award winner 9.0 rating!!!

Property manager

Caroline or Scott Carson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number TA-152-183-3984-01, W40147726-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Located in Kailua-Kona, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course and Makalei Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Magic Sands Beach and Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary. Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation and Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Kailua Kona, HI

What's nearby

  • Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kailua Pier - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park - 14 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pine Tree Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Keoni's Point Of View - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪My Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kona Mountain Coffee - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Kaloko Mountain Cottage with hot tub - private,secluded and cozy!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Kaloko Mountain Cottage with hot tub - private,secluded and cozy!! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Kaloko Mountain Cottage with hot tub - private,secluded and cozy!! ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Charming Kaloko Mountain Cottage with hot tub - private,secluded and cozy!! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary. Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation and Makalei Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 77 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4 nights
Great location up the mountain. Private and nice and cool at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful location
Great experience with thoughtful accomodations. Excellent communication and detailed instructions for arrival. Was quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Piper W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain retreat
Absolutely sublime. Quiet, tons of vegetation, birds, cool, and restful. Bring at least a good sweater and a pair of slacks for early am and eve when it can get chilly. A very cozy warm home. You’ll love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scored
We scored. Very secluded, clean and ever think you need to have a wonderful stay in a beautiful place. Caroline is a friendly person. The only time we saw here was as we were either entering or leaving the property and she was doing the same. Highly recommend this oasis if you are in the search for a romantic place to enjoy a little bit of paradise. Mahalo
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house up the hill
I stayed there for a triathlon close by. Great spot to get some rest where it's a bit cooler up the hill. Great communication with the owners as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful mountain cottage
We loved our stay here! The location was amazing - it felt like we were staying in the jungle. The cottage had everything we needed and some nice extra details (such as the mattress warmer for those chilly mountain mornings). If you’re thinking about staying here, do yourself a favor and book it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely secluded space.
Jungle setting. Ultimate privacy. We enjoyed our time.
Stayed 19 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing!
This cottage was away from it all, which was what we wanted! Cozy, quiet, cute! Our host was so friendly and responsive, giving us great suggestions for restaurants and things to do! Everything we needed and wanted was there! We would not hesitate to stay there again! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful place in the rain forest.
We really enjoyed this cabin the rain forest above Kona. The hot tub was a treat and the space very quiet and comfortable. Kona was only about 15 minutes away. Since it was winter, it was a little cool.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, Romantic , Convenient Cottage
We had an amazing time ! The cottage is clean, comfortable and charming. The surrounding landscape is absolutely beautiful. Very quiet and secluded but a surprisingly easy and convenient drive to restaurants, grocery , beaches etc.!!! Caroline is so kind with wonderful, easy communication. We hope to return in the very near future ! Thank you Caroline for a lovely stay !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B., Palouse USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bright, Wonderful
We loved the coziness and variety of tropical plants surrounding the cottage. The cottage is comfortable and bright, loved sitting on the porch in morning and at night where we could do some bird watching. We didn't use the hot tub, just not our thing. Host was very welcoming and responsive when needed anything. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorena G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private, cozy & convenient!
We chose this property for the location, but the cottage's tranquil beauty and comfortable accommodations were a big bonus! Adding little personal touches like the fresh flowers, hand written welcome notes and hand sewn quilt on the bed made it so inviting. The cottage was well equipped with just about anything you might need. Best of all, our hosts were prompt and responsive with email communication and their directions/instructions were easy to follow. Thank you for a wonderful stay, Caroline & Scott!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kona Mountain Cottage
I cannot begin to describe how much we enjoyed the cottage.. Absolutely everything we could have possibly needed was there. We loved the privateness of the cottage. It felt like we were miles from everything yet access to the beach, grocery stores, dining in Kailua, etc.. was only 15-20 minutes away. It is the perfect island getaway for two.. I’ve stayed at other vacation rentals on the island but this has by far been the best. From the cool temperatures, beautiful foliage and easy access to everything, I can’t imagine a better place to stay. We will most definitely stay here on our next trip to the Big Island.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage
We loved this place! The cottage setting is an almost surreal Hawaiian cloud forest awash in lush vegetation and colorful flowers but only a 10 minute drive from Kailua-Kona. Caroline provided detailed directions with pics so we had no problem finding the place but the paved mountain road is a bit steep so make sure your rental car is up for the challenge. The house is comfortable for 2 adults and features a well stocked kitchen, plenty of bath linens, and a commercial grade washer & dryer set. We did not use the hot tub. We thoroughly enjoyed our 6 night stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage in the rain forest
Perfect, secluded little place -- away from the crowds and the resorts and up in the cool-air beauty of a lush Hawaiian rain forest. The airport, Costco, shopping and dining were all within a 10 to 20-minute drive. Caroline and Scott were amazing hosts and ensured everything was ready and well-communicated for our stay. They also provided beach chairs, umbrella, boogie boards, a cooler, and beach towels (we only used the towels, cooler and beach chairs - which you can wear on your back to carry. They also had fresh flowers for us and provided lots of recommendations for great restaurants. We didn't end up using the hot tub, although it was on and ready for us. One of our favorite things were the serenades of the Coqui frogs at night. We will most definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

J P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Stay
Great place for some quiet time. Surrounded by a beautiful rain forrest.. Very clean and had everything we needed. Water pressure a bit low in the shower, but not an issue. Plenty of hot water. Loved walking the area in the am. Our flight was delayed and it's very dark in this area, so had a rough time finding the place. Didn't realize at first we had to go through a gate. Have to get out to open and close. Not bad, but it rained a lot. Great place to get some R&R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

kerrie c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private little paradise
Scott & Caroline, Thank you so much for having us stay in this little slice of heaven while we were on our elopement/honeymoon. This little gem was the absolute perfect, off the beaten path, romantic, relaxing, secluded getaway for the first part of our vacation. We loved the girls (the chickens) coming to say good morning and would love to come stay again! Next time we will think ahead and make sure to grab the beach gear that we didn’t think about until after we decided to go to the beach. Thank you thank you thank you from the bottom of our hearts! It was our favorite part of our stay in Hawaii. Kerrie & Tim Beller Peculiar, MO
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet little sanctuary in the forest
My husband and I came here for 10 days to celebrate our 20th anniversary, and we were not disappointed! We have been to the Big Island many times, mostly camping and traveling. This time we decided to stay put and just RELAX! This sweet little cottage had everything we needed to do just that: complete kitchen, washer/dryer, a comfy living area with good internet, a very confortable queen sized bed with nice bedding, and last but not least, a hottub on the back deck access through a sliding glass door in the bedroom!! We soaked pretty much every evening after loafing on the beach or hiking in the rainforest. Evenings and mornings can be chilly up here so plan accordingly. The cottage is about 10 minutes up the side of the volcano from Kona with easy access to the coast, town and beaches. The cottage provided beach chairs, soft cooler and umbrella. Also boogie boards that we planned to but never used. All in all 10/10!
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna D., Huntley, Il

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Retreat
Are you looking for a posh spot that’s shiny and new, move on. If you’re wanting a place with all the comforts of home in a beautiful jungle setting, then you’ve come to the right place. Caroline and Scott are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet and have worked hard to make their place feel cozy and warm. Located in the Kona mountains, we were surprised at how much cooler it was up there than down at the shore. That made it perfect for spending our evenings stargazing in the hot tub. The king sized bed was very comfortable. The electric fireplace was a welcome addition to take the chill off the morning. We had many restaurants and activities that were located downtown, just 15 mins. away. We enjoyed visiting a coffee plantation, a chocolate farm, and a place that raised seahorses. The seasalt farm was also very interesting. We really loved our time at the cottage and would recommend it.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nest in paradise
My husband and I so appreciated the privacy of the cottage in which we stayed. We were surrounded by trees and foliage of a wide variety, and the birds that sang from them. The hot tub was clean and right off the back door. Every room in the house had windows that were clean and easy to open and close to allow fresh air in. (No central heat/air.). We could see no other homes and interfaced with no other people although received a welcoming email by our hosts. The cottage had everything we needed, was clean and aesthetically pleasing. We did laundry (stacked washer dryer) and dishes (no dishwasher) with soap available. My only complaint was that internet was not always available, perhaps a blessing in disguise. Overall, it was exactly what we needed in terms of a retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay
I have stayed at over 60 vacation rentals over the years, and this place I will remember for all time. First off, the communication with Caroline was immediate, helpful and kind. The location is AMAZING. You are in a rainforest, but no, it doesn't rain all the time. Quite the opposite. It is up at cool (that is relative in hawaii, 60-80 degrees) 2700 feet and when you drive down the driveway up to the house, and it's like a page out of 'where the wild things are" BEAUTIFUL and lush. The cottage itself is adorable, comfy and clean. The kitchen is stocked with anything you would need (including adult beverages in the fridge) The washer and dryer are a big plus. Don't like humidity? Turn on the de-humidifier provided. To make it absolutely perfect is the hot tub in the backyard under the million stars where you will be serenaded by a chorus of frogs. Divine. It is a super quick 13 min drive to the airport (closer than all the resorts) but you feel like you are a million miles away. The best beaches on the island (in my opinion) are also under 20 min. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francesca R G., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private, charming cottage
We loved staying at Caroline and Scott's cottage. It felt very private, the weather was great for sleeping, the hot tub was a treat and we were able to cook and use the grill as the kitchen was well stocked. Wish we could have stayed longer! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
At home in the cloud (forest)
This property was even better in person! The cottage was newly renovated and extremely comfortable. We loved that it was both secluded yet close enough to town to see the local sights. Caroline was extremely responsive and made sure we had everything that we needed. We loved using the hot tub and feeling like we were sleeping in a cloud. This space is perfect for a couple and we can't wait to plan a return trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Riley Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very friendly and responsive!
The property was absolutely beautiful and we couldn’t stop talking about how much we loved the little cottage house. Very private area and lots of animal sounds made it very pretty. I would definitely stay here again! We thought it would be really hot with no ac but it was actually cooler that down by the beach. And the fans made it cooler too!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samuel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accomodation
The cottage was a perfect spot to stay a short drive out of town for a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Caroline or Scott Carson

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Originally from Oahu, Caroline and Scott moved to the Big Island in 1994 and started their own vacation rental business in 2003. They are the parents to two children and a menagerie of dogs, cats and hens.

Why they chose this property

We love the Big Island and Kaloko-Mauka is the most beautiful mountain neighborhood with lush forest. After a hot day in Kona town, nothing is as refreshing as heading up mauna for some cooler weather! Native birds, trails, and acreage gives lots of privacy and serenity.

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