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Cottage with Amazing View, Minutes to Dolphin Swimming, Very Private, Affordable

Cottage in Captain Cook with kitchen and balcony

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Cottage with Amazing View, Minutes to Dolphin Swimming, Very Private, Affordable (Captain Cook)
Perched atop 49 tropical steps, this cozy bungalow in Kealakekua Bay offers a private retreat with a full outdoor kitchen and modern indoor/outdoor bathroom. Enjoy the million-dollar views, visit from the friendly kitty cat, and take advantage of snorkeling opportunities just minutes away.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom1000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage with Amazing View, Minutes to Dolphin Swimming, Very Private, Affordable

Please check out the main house on the same property for larger groups:
vrbo 1542506

This cottage is perfect for a couple looking to save money but still have a million dollar view. In Kealakekua Bay, just 3 minutes from some of the best snorkeling and wildlife viewing in the world, atop 49 tropical steps sits this private bungalow. There is a full sized outdoor kitchen, and modernized indoor/outdoor bathroom. This rental is suggested only for people confident in climbing 49 steps (see photos) multiple times daily as the stairs climb high to get the beautiful views and privacy.
The house is located on a private road. There is a kitty cat that will come and visit and ask for snacks, she is very sweet. There is a 10p.m. no noise ordinance for the neighborhood. Noise travels very easily in the bay, you might not see people but you can still hear them. You can always go inside if you want to stay up later.
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number TA-003-267-9936-01, GE-003-267-9936-01

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Captain Cook, HI

What's nearby

  • Kapahukapu Manini Beach - 20 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Kona Coffee Living History Farm - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 17 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Magic Sands Beach - 22 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Korner Pocket Sports Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Shack - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Royal Kona Coffee Mill & Museum - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Tacoz - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage with Amazing View, Minutes to Dolphin Swimming, Very Private, Affordable pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage with Amazing View, Minutes to Dolphin Swimming, Very Private, Affordable?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage with Amazing View, Minutes to Dolphin Swimming, Very Private, Affordable?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage with Amazing View, Minutes to Dolphin Swimming, Very Private, Affordable located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Kealakekua Bay, Hikiau Heiau State Monument, and Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park. Kapahukapu Manini Beach and Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Cottage with Amazing View, Minutes to Dolphin Swimming, Very Private, Affordable Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 191 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

Beautiful place

Lovely stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Perfect views!

We couldn’t have asked for a better location for our honeymoon. Gorgeous views of the water and beautiful sunsets. The host is nice and helpful as well. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

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

SUNSETS!!!

This house was beyond fantastic. The view alone was stunning, but the SUNSETS were insane!!! We had so much fun here! Our 6 year old daughter loved when the cat came to visit! We also enjoyed the geckos, the birds, and we even saw a pig in the backyard one morning! HA! (We gave it its space & took some fun pictures from afar!!) I have already recommended this house to friends who will be in your area for their honeymoon.. I just loved it so much. We hope to be back someday! Thank you for sharing this glorious house with us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa L.

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

This is the place!

We loved our stay so much we ended up extending it. We will definitely be back! 10/10 would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

tj. a.

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

Secluded cabin.

Place was great. Loved the location. Sunrise and sunsets were epic. Also plenty of great snorkeling spots that were just a short drive away. Place had a full kitchen and refrigerator which was very useful. Basically glamping in heaven.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Amazing space

We had an amazing time at Gus’ property. It is absolute paradise. we enjoyed the lenai for watching whales and sunset each day. Loved the outdoor kitchen and partial open air shower. 11/10 recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly D.

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

Amazing and magical place to stay!!!!

Amazing location, unbelievable view for morning coffee (and for sunsets too), a super comfortable bed for falling into at night, a beautiful shower for washing off the ocean, all around a wonderful spot. Away from the noise and the bustle. What a magical getaway place. We snorkeled every morning, kayaked in the bay below, and overall had a ball.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felix L.

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

Paradies

A perfect location! You can do whale watching from your balcony and even from the shower... The kitchen is perfectly staffed with everything you need and more. Even a hamilton beach for smothies.
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Hawaii lifestyle at its best

An open concept home that has the perfect tropical views of the bay. If you want to experience tropical living then this is the place. Everything needed for your stay is available. Very clean. Quiet. All the better to hear all of the birds and wind in the foliage. Highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was unique and we're so happy to chose to stay here.Pros: The views are incredible and the outdoor living spaces were very comfortable - in particular we spent a lot of time on the high top chairs, sofa bed, and two person dining table. The kitchen was fully stocked and operational with everything we needed. The bedroom was perfectly sized and comfortable. It was so easy to access Manini Beach (you can walk). By staying in Captain Cook you have a much more "locals" experience. There was plenty of privacy. Both indoor and outdoor showers worked well. The grounds are very pretty. Internet worked well. Roofing allowed you to stay outside while it rained. Items to Be Aware Of: You'll receive visits from local wildlife (we got to see turkeys, pigs, cats, roosters, lizards, and slugs). It takes awhile to drive "up the hill" whenever you go somewhere. There is a large staircase from where you park to the property. You park on the side of the road rather than a garage/carport. There are lots of bugs; so you 100% need bug spray. No air conditioning (the fans worked well enough). The bathroom is not connected to the bedroom. The Aloha sign in the directions is small (hard to see), the better landmark is that there's a dilapidated big rig truck just before the turn.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

Heavenly Tree House!

It's such a beautiful place to stay, clean and well maintained. They went the extra mile with soft towels and quality linens, everything you need is there. The view is insane (and so are the sunsets), the images of the whole property do not do it justice, it's even more beautiful in person. Gus was super responsive when I had a really dumb question, so nice :) The kitty coming by is a fun treat and so are the curious geckos. The drive in and out of the area is so lush and beautiful, and the beaches nearby are great. There's a nice row of unique shops in the area too, not that the Kona shopping districts are far. Do note that like others have said, it's indoor/outdoor living, so unless you are a super heavy sleeper, you will be up with the birds in the morning :) But, in Hawaii, that's a natural fit.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

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

Phenomenal.

The listing for this VRBO does not do this place justice. A true, you have to be there to believe it. This place gives you a true Hawaii, tropical experience. The views and layout of the place are amazing. The beautiful outdoor experience with the sitting areas, the outdoor kitchen and the bathroom giving you a private but outdoor feeling. The cat or the home ambassador is the greatest touch to the experience as well. The cats name is ‘ele’ ele in Hawaiian. Meaning black in English. Super friendly. You can take a 2 minute drive down to the cove of Captain Cook and rent a kayak for 8 hours from a local and snorkel the reef. And the place has geckos in each room. They are friends. Do not be afraid or alarmed. They eat the bugs. This was an amazing experience and Honeymoon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Captain Cook area

Directions to property were very detailed with landmarks and that was much appreciated. Try to get there before dark as there are twisty curvy roads to navigate. There are 49 steps to get to the bungalow. Very clean with lots of seating areas. Best view is at high counter in front of the water. This is open air, so be mindful that you may see a gecko (harmless). Bedroom area is closed off and is neat. Nice tropical breezes. We spent all day there one of the days and it was one of our best relaxation days. We did the manta ray snorkel near Outrigger Resort and the drive back was not that far (albeit in the dark). (it will be further from say the Waikaloa resort area). We used this as a home base to explore Capt Cook area as well as driving over to Hilo to hit the Black Sand Beach, Pu'ulau Bakery. There are some good thrift shops, plus the Coffee Shack for breakfast was pretty good and had amazing views. We enjoyed the friendly black cat that came to say hello every day. Would we stay here again? Yes, I believe so. Quiet, peaceful and no light pollution.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria K.

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

Perfectly magical stay!

This was an absolutely awesome place to call home for a week! We only wish it could have been longer! We loved the open air quality of the space, and our daily visits from Paele the cat, the wild pig, wild turkey, and many geckos! The temperature was perfect with the cool breeze coming into the room, and we were so happy for the chance to meet Johnny and tour the properties. You can feel the healing of this space, and you definitely can't beat the view or the company! The bed was also so comfortable- we'd love to know what kind it was :-) Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

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

A perfect delight ! Amazing views and location

Absolutely loved this cottage. Spectacular views from porch and bedroom. The sounds of birds chirping and distant ocean waves. So very peaceful and relaxing. Open air kitchen. Owner responds in minutes! Perfect location , so close to good snorkeling spots …2steps, nice Manini beach park, Captain cooks 11/10!!! Perfect!!!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

beautiful views

Location and property were amazing, just be aware the bathroom is enclosed but open air and no way to keep the bugs out, one day we had a cane spider in the bathroom, I am not someone who is scared of insects by any means, but I was not messing with that thing. I guess it enjoyed the views as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Outdoor/Indoor Living at its best

We loved how we felt like we were living outside. Even though we experienced wind, rain, sun and all kinds of weather the house is built to be dry and comfortable even though there are no windows and the much of the house has no walls. Beautiful views of Kealakakua Bay. You need to be comfortable with bugs since it’s exposed to the outdoors. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Birgit J.

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

Awesome little Paradise

We really enjoyed staying at this absolutely beautiful little paradise. Everything was perfect, how it is integrated right in the middle of nature with so many lovely details. The owner is Super nice and we enjoyed the company of his sweet little cat - we will definitely rent it again next time when we come back here for vacation.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Vacation awesomeness

As always, this is our favorite vacation rental! This is our 3rd year here and we can’t wait for the next! Gus is amazing! We love our vacation kitty, Palele. We can’t say enough wonderful things about our time here.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

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

Beautiful Peaceful Stay

Everything was perfect. 5-12 drive to 3 beaches which provided terrific swimming and snorkeling spots. Everything you need is on property except for food of course. Will stay again and highly recommend.Gus was also available every time I reached out.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Chill

Second time we've stayed and the vibe is chill. Everything there is perfect! And we were so happy to see Madame Pa'ele again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britney S.

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

Lil' Treehouse

This little spot was perfect for our 4-night stay in the fall. It felt like we were in a treehouse. It might be a little too warm for my husband in the summer, but in the fall the fans provided were enough to keep us cool. Bugs were not a problems either. The bed was very comfortable and the view from it WAS AMAZING!The place was very clean and we really could hear the ocean. I loved the company of the geckos and the little black kitty :)We would love to stay there again!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Perfect!

This was our second time staying at this property. Both times were as perfect as it gets. The property is in a secluded private area with a perfect view of Kealakekua Bay. Very relaxing place to stay! There is a wonderful cat named Paele that stops by to visit and receive treats. Gus is readily available for any questions or concerns of which there were none. We will return again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

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

Beautiful sunsets and peaceful mornings

Lovely stay with responsive host. Beautiful location. Warm walk back up to the property from the water (quite a bit of uphill) but worth it for the sunset!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua U.

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

Peaceful location with an amazing view

We could not have enjoyed our stay more. The building and grounds were more than we had hoped. The bedroom was situated in a way that provided an exquisite view of the bay while still feeling private and secluded. The kitchen in the back of the building had all we needed to prepare our meals. We hope to come back and visit again in the future. We could not have been more pleased. The only problem we have found is that other rentals will have a very hard time living up to this experience. Thanks so much allowing to stay at your property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024