Private Island Style Cottage With Ocean View And Tropical Garden

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Captain Cook, HI

Pebbles Beach
‪5 min drive‬
South Kona Beaches
‪6 min drive‬
Ho'okena Beach Park
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Beautiful island style cottage with sunset views and tropical garden. If you want to experience true Hawaiian living in an eco-friendly natural, non smoking environment this is your place. Have a soak in the tub, pick fresh herbs, veggies and fruit or stroll through the beautiful gardens and commune with nature. Watch the sunset from the meditation room lanai. Furnishings and art from around the world help make Hale Meow Meow truly a special place.

Property manager

Linda Grimes

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Outdoor space

Parking available

Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property Registration Number TA-131-680-8704-01, GE-131-680-8704-01

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Captain Cook

Located in Opihihale, a neighbourhood in Captain Cook, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. H.N. Greenwell Store Museum and Greenwell Farms are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Manuka State Park and Pebbles Beach. Bay View Farm and Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Captain Cook, HI

What's nearby

Pebbles Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
South Kona Beaches - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
Ho'okena Beach Park - 16 min drive - 12.6 km
Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 18 min drive - 18.8 km
Captain Cook Monument - 33 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪South Kona Coffee - ‬4 min drive
‪Mid Pacific Kona Coffee - ‬7 min drive
‪Ktl Kona Coffee - ‬9 min drive
‪Haku Nui Farms - ‬9 min drive
‪Hapaki Farm- Grandmas Choice - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Island Style Cottage With Ocean View And Tropical Garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Island Style Cottage With Ocean View And Tropical Garden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Island Style Cottage With Ocean View And Tropical Garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Island Style Cottage With Ocean View And Tropical Garden located?

Located in Opihihale, this cottage is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Pebbles Beach and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from South Kona Beaches. Puiwa Point and Ho'okena Beach Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Olivia G.

21 March 2025

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

Beautiful Hidden Hawaiian Gem

This place was such a treat. It was like a hidden tree house with all the luxuries you need. The location is not near the busy town, so you really get a laid back experience. Linda was a great host and provided fresh fruit from her property almost every day. The house has windows, but most of them are just screens so you’re really immersed in all that nature has to offer. Just make sure to pack warm clothes to sleep in, as it does get colder at night. The closest beach is about 5 minutes away and mostly secluded. You will quickly learn to make friends with all the geckos, they are your friend not your enemy. Definitely make sure to have some sort of SUV because the drive up to the house is intense. Overall we had an amazing experience at Hale Meow Meow and will make sure to come back next time we’re on The Big Island !

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maisy M.

4 March 2025

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

My favorite stay!

Yes, my FAVORITE!! This place truly is an oasis. It is perfectly located directly off the main road but tucked away down a beautifully bumpy and overgrown driveway, the moment you get there you will be in aw. The vegetation, the house, the outdoor tub, the garden, fruit trees everywhere, color everywhere, the happiest place I have ever experienced! I couldnt find a single complaint about this place. I will never stay anywhere else on the big island!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

4 March 2025

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Even better than expected!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

24 February 2025

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

Unique Hale Meow Meow

This property was a great stay. Linda, the owner was marvelous to communicate withWe arrived strangers and we left friends. The Balinese style house was great. My upstairs room was unique and comfortable and a perfect hideaway. The gardens were lush and pretty. OB the Cat was a delightful greeter on our arrival. I would recommend this property to anyone as long as you're not afraid of geckos.They are so cute.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

29 January 2025

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

Excellent

Beautiful and restful.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

8 January 2025

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Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

C.L H.

23 December 2024

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Perfect island hideaway near good beaches

Nothing but praise for this wonderful island style cottage; Linda has provided EVERYTHING you could need and is such an attentive host. The kitchen is complete with everything you need and plenty of condiments and spices. Loved the comfortable bed and quality linen. We enjoyed the cottage overall and mature surrounding gardens. Linda pointed us to a good nearby beach to snorkel and swim. This is a unique place, decorated so tastefully with treasures from Bali and island produced art. Good privacy and discrete assistance and interaction with host Linda and her friendly cat, OB. You are in a tropical forest with ocean views, A real find, we would definitely come to stay again. The photos don't show how spacious the cottage is. NOTE: Pick up groceries at Costco or the supermarkets in Kona !! Not much to be had locally, but we did love the Mexican(Honduran) food at the nearest tiny grocery store, about 10 minutes away, really authentic, tasty and not expensive. Nice owners as well. Thank you Linda for providing just what we were looking for - away from the maddening crowd!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine R.

22 November 2024

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

Couple's retreat

We were delighted to return to Hale meow meow and were spoiled again...a uniquely charming and comfortable home tucked into the most lush tropical garden. Everything we need is handy. We love to use the barbeque outside for dinner and soaking in the outdoor tub after a day's adventure is so fabulous. The sunsets are outrageous and Linda is the absolute best. Mahalo!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

10 November 2024

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Fantastic host, gorgeous place

We spent four magical nights and enjoyed every minute, the house, the lovely gardens, the sunset views, and all the DVDs to watch in the evenings. Plus the host! She is a jeweller and made me an exquisite necklace during my stay. Will definitely return for more!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Duane K.

6 November 2024

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

Quaint Accommodations Surrounded by Beautiful Gardens

Great place to stay to get a true Hawaiian experience. Linda was a great host, very helpful. The fresh fruit from Linda's gardens was delicious. Ask Linda for a tour of the garden if you get a chance. She takes great pride in it and loves to show people around.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

18 October 2024

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Amazing location with views

I can’t say enough about our stay at Hale Meow Meow. Not only is it in a beautiful garden setting but also has a gorgeous view of the sunset over the ocean. Linda is an incredible host and made us feel extremely welcome. When I come back to the Big Isle, I will definitely be staying here.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perry Z.

13 September 2024

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A piece of paradise

Stayed here before. Linda is great. She is friendly, knowledgeable, and is the perfect host. The property is spectacular. Beautiful plants everywhere. A.true Hawaiian experience. We will be back.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susie N.

23 August 2024

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A Garden Oasis

Linda could not have been nicer. We received a warm and friendly greeting upon arrival. Once inside the most gorgeous arrangements of tropical flowers from the surrounding garden and fresh fruit were left for us to enjoy. Attentive without being obtrusive. A unique cottage with lots of individual spaces to spread out - each with its own separate entrance to the outside. Lovely Indonesian furnishings and artwork reflecting Linda’s travels around the world along with an evening serenade of frog song created the peaceful retreat we were seeking for our stay on Hawaii Island. Rustic in the sense that the tap water is not potable and must be filtered prior to use and a fair amount of mosquitoes present to contend with all the nightly rains during our stay late July-early Aug. Citronella candles and spray were provided. We adapted with mosquito nets for sleeping. Hale Meow Meow is an indoor/outdoor experience in a truly special and beautiful setting surrounded by lush and spectacular gardens.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

19 July 2024

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Beautiful, Peaceful, and Friendly

I loved staying here! Beautiful cottage with plenty of space. Peaceful garden with fresh fruit daily. Very friendly host, Linda. She went above and beyond to accommodate our stay. Would recommend to anyone. Such a delightful stay. Will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Heather B.

26 June 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Need to love nature to stay here

First thing, the host of this property is very hospitable. She is on the same property as you and will answer any and all questions. Secondly, the property is very unique. If you are not interested in being part of nature then this place isn’t for you. The water is on a catchment system and you or Linda need to get filtered water from her place as needed. The property is beautiful but everything is constantly damp. There are also geckos all over the inside of the house (they won’t bother you) which took us by surprise. There is no washer or dryer in the house either, so keep that in mind if you are depending on those items. Also, there is no microwave which is unusual in today’s world. All in all, we will never forget this place! If this is the type of accommodation you are looking for, then this will be perfect for you. If you are looking for AC and other high end amenities, I’d suggest staying elsewhere. Finally, the property doesn’t have a paved driveway. It is grass and a high clearance vehicle isn’t necessary, but would have been helpful.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne M.

13 May 2024

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Beautiful house

Linda is a very nice host. When we arrived, some fruits from her garden were waiting for us. The sunsets are beautiful also the garden! We can recommend staying in Linda's house:)

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothea E.

1 May 2024

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Oase im Grünen

Linda hat eine außergewöhnliche Oase geschaffen. Das Haus, die Einrichtung, der Garten sind wunderschön. Sie hat alles nur erdenkliche zum Ausleihen und Benutzen vor Ort, von Haarshampoo über Mückenschutz bis zu Bodyboards ist alles da. Wunderschöne Geckos kommen zum Frühstück vorbei und nachts quaken einen die Frösche in den Schlaf. Dies allerdings wirklich laut. Uns hat es nicht gestört. Linda hatte äußerst hilfreiche Tipps für uns, wo man am besten Meeresschildkröten und Delfine beobachten konnte. Vielen lieben Dank, Linda. Wenn der Weg für uns aus Deutschland nicht so weit wäre, würden wir so gerne wieder hierherkommen.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Isabell K.

20 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Like camping in the jungle

Linda is a wonderful host, so friendly, helpful and provides fresh fruit and vegetables from the lush garden. Staying at Hale Meow Meow is quite unique with some aspects that did not come through when reading the description and reviews: The cottage has almost no glas windows to close. Windows are screened (only). This is great if you want to be close to nature. But the higher humidity and cooler temperatures can make it feel uncomfortable at night. This maybe depends on the season. Also, the hwy is very close and naturally you can hear vehicles driving past. You cannot see the hwy from the cottage though. During night nature comes with a cacophony of frogs and crickets. For someone coming from the city the obnoxious sounds can feel overwhelming at the beginning. The mornings and days are so beautiful when the sun is bringing warm and light. Interior is basic but very clean. The master bed is a bit short for taller people. Linda warned that hot water can be murky. This happened to us when we tried to fill the bathtub. Internet is available but quite slow (better enjoy the great view instead of a Netflix movie). Overall, the cottage is really beautiful and scenic with a camping feeling to it.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

3 March 2024

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Big Island Paradise

We had a delightful stay in the cottage in Linda's Botanical Gardens! The lush grounds were amazing with many tropical flowers and abundant fruit trees. What more could we ask for when Linda delivered fresh fruit from those trees every morning! Nice views of the ocean from every room of the cottage. The mediation room was an additional nice experience. Everything was clean and comfortable and the kitchen well -supplied. We enjoyed spending time with the resident geckos. :)

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

18 February 2024

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Awesome Tropical stay

Enjoyed our stay Linda’sl an awesome host!! Will return God willing!! Brad and Dee

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe M., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, USA

6 February 2024

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Unique

Very interesting accommodation. Architecture , art work and Indonesian furniture so interesting. Host was terrific. Left us to our privacy, while completely answering our questions and providing for our needs. Provided a lot of in season fruit grown on the property. It is a botanical and doesn’t get much direct sunlight. If extended forecast advises cool bring some warm layers. A couple of nice beaches short drive 20 minute drive to groceries and restaurants. Memorable!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

15 January 2024

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Retreat in Paradise

We enjoyed a wonderful week using Linda’s property to rest, explore, make meals, and sleep to the sounds of frogs, (and roosters!). A truly unique experience. We enjoyed the daily harvest of fresh fruit from the yard or delivered by Linda and regular visita from O.B. the cat and the many geckos who share the house. This is not the place for someone looking for a resort, pool, and umbrella drinks, rather a place for someone wishing to spend their entire stay exposed to the outdoors. We would recommend and hope to return next winter.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T., Sacramento

31 December 2023

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Jungle living

Great owner that makes uou feel like you are in a jungle paradise. Tv, refrigerator, toaster oven, oven, gas burners, and much much more.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Peter G.

8 December 2023

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Hale Meow Meow

Very authentic Tropical Hawaiian experience Exotic fruits are plenty in Linda's tropical garden Linda is a great host, very responsive and very caring

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justine R.

4 December 2023

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Our romantic getaway

We had a fabulous time enjoying Linda's wild and wonderful property. We loved the outdoor shower, meditation room and screened windows to let the breeze in. Our resident cat for the week was hard to say goodbye to. Loved listening to the birds and frogs & watching the geckos patrol the home. Kitchen was well stocked and fresh fruit brought up by Linda was an added treat, the covered bbq was perfect for cooking as well. Close to great snorkeling and lots of interesting local spots. Thank you Linda for making our first trip to Hawaii completely unique and memorable!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Linda Grimes

My parents met and got married on Oahu in the mid 1940s. My mother was a pilot and mechanic at Hickam Field. They moved to Georgia and I grew up there. I bought this land with my sister and mother and moved to Hawaii. I have spent much of my life traveling the world and now my sister has moved and i stayed and i am a jewelry designer. I still travel to Asia a lot searching for treasures for my jewelry, and have started this vacation home and the farming. I love plants and animals so this life has been great.

Why they chose this property

When I first saw this property it was nothing but a thing called christmas berry but I knew it was where I should be. It was a long slow process turning it into what it is today, but worth every bit of it. Now, I just love being here.

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