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Craftsman Cottage on 6 forested acres

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Exterior
Exterior
covered lanai
wood stove for those cooler nights
Dining space

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 592.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kailua Kona, Hi
  • Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary
    ‪2 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

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

master bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

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

Property manager

Kathryn and Bill Foster
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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
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 deadlock
Property Registration Number GE-015-506-2272-01, TA-015-506-2272-01

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kailua-Kona

Kailua-Kona is home to this cottage. Hulihe‘e Palace State Monument and Hulihee Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Golf Course and Makalei Golf Club. Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation and Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Kailua Kona, Hi

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Magic Sands Beach - 22 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Craftsman Cottage on 6 forested acres pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Craftsman Cottage on 6 forested acres ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Craftsman Cottage on 6 forested acres ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Craftsman Cottage on 6 forested acres located?

Situated in Kailua-Kona, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation and Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary. Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation and Makalei Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Quentin H.

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

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean M.

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

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!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

G. Dennis R.

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

perfect stay

Exceptional in every way!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha O.

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

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!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monty B.

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

Kona

Beautiful home, well crafted.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronen D.

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

Great Value

Spacious property with privacy, parking, and lots of greenery. Well maintained, clean, and stocked. Recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad K.

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

A great spot to relax

Exactly as advertised. This is a great spot for anyone looking for a secluded and beautiful location to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Mirelys

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia K.

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

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! ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Lovely! We really enjoyed our time here, and the hosts were friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

david b.

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

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ceradwen T.

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

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.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

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

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

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

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

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

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.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

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

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great retreat from the crowds and higher temperatures, yet you're only a few minutes to some beautiful beaches and the airport!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manuela J.

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

Idylle im Regenwald

Es ist unglaublich, nur ein paar Fahrminuten von den heißen Stränden entfernt, befindet sich dieses Haus in den Bergen mitten im Regenwald mit hohen Farnen, Orchideen usw. Das Haus und die Location sind unglaublich und absolut empfehlenswert! Es ist hier ein paar Grad kühler und feuchter, also Pulli nicht vergessen einzupacken.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kathryn and Bill Foster

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Bill is a licensed General Building Contractor, and I am a licensed Realtor in the state of Hawaii. We designed and built the houses on our property, and have decided to make this our final home. During our 20 years here we have lived in Waikoloa Village, moved to Kona and continued to move to higher elevations preferring the cool climate of the higher elevations. If it is your dream to live in Hawaii we can help make that a reality.

Why they chose this property

Get a unique Hawaii experience. Wake to the sounds of birds, hike through the forest of Ohia, Koa and Hapu Ferns, and pick wild Lilikoi.

What makes this property unique

Tucked into the fern forest, ideal for hiking, bird watching and photography. If you find the heat in town a bit much for you, this is the ideal location. The Big Island is known for it's world class fishing and active volcano.

Languages:

English

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