"Hale Maluhia" - Cottage with expansive ocean views in central Kailua Kona. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

10/10 Excellent

Walter L.

Oct 29, 2024

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Peaceful getaway

Everything was great and the views were beautiful. Very peaceful as well.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara C.

Jan 1, 2024

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Timothy and Emily Honeymoon

Really enjoyed the stay, views were amazing, great size for the two of us

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Sep 17, 2023

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Kona

Excellent location and fabulous view.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Jan 17, 2024

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lovely cottage

Esther’s place was perfect for our stay! Well appointed, both inside and out, and an ideal location for visiting my sister. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

sheila k.

Oct 8, 2023

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Fantastic stay!

What a beautiful and relaxing place to stay! The view was spectacular and the back deck was perfect for meals, working or just relaxing. It was great to stay in a neighborhood a little bit away from the main resorts and hotels. Owner was very kind to let us check in early due to a flight change too. We would definitely return!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget S., Portland

Mar 16, 2024

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Sweet Place

Wonderful views, lovely lanai. Good amenities. Not much storage for a two week stay. We would like to stay again.

Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Oct 1, 2023

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Perfect location

This house is perfect for one or two people. Great views from the lanai. We love being a little up on the mountain where it is a little cooler and you get such beautiful views. It does not take long to be at the beach, stores or restaurants. The house was really clean and Esther was the perfect host. Great place for a Kona get away.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola C., New Zealand

Sep 9, 2023

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A sanctuary to retreat to after a day exploring

Fabulous location so peaceful with elevated views and all the comforts of home. We felt so relaxed coming back after each day of exploring the big island to pour a drink and relax on the lanai cook on the bbq and sleep so soundly with the doors open. All the extras provided such as beach chairs snorkelling gear beach towels sunblock were so very much appreciated, we would highly recommend this wee gem as your stay on the big island..Mahalo

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter O.

May 3, 2024

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Cozy / up on hill

Everything was perfect. The property is quaint and for 1-2 people unit has everything, including beautiful sunsets. This is for nature types — birds and frogs chirping in morning and evenings, but really peaceful, but if that’s not your thing (ie sleeping in late), then you may want a hotel room. Hosts were awesome.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikolaus E.

Dec 25, 2024

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Could not wish for more...

Beautifully appointed and designed cottage with breathtaking views, meticulously clean, and a great and convenient location in the hills above Kailua-Kona. Equipped with everything one may need for cooking and grilling and all other amenities, including equipment for beach visits. Super comfortable bed in which you wake up looking at luscious greenery and the Ocean. And a very welcoming and proactively communicating and responsive host who greeted us with delicious coffee and chocolate covered macademia nuts. Thank you, Esther, for this all around wonderful vacation in your great home!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Karen B.

Oct 8, 2024

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A little disappointed

While the location was great and views of ocean great, overall place could have been a bit cleaner. The back deck where the dining table was located was visibly dirty. While I realize this is a covered outdoor space, a thorough sweeping of the deck was greatly needed

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

Apr 4, 2024

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Peaceful cottage with beautiful island views and sounds

This cottage is beautiful! Ideal cottage for two. Every morning, we were woken up by the sound of birds, which was really peaceful. The lack of air conditioning concerned me, but the fans inside really cool down the area, and it feels about 5 degrees cooler at the cottage than down by the water. There are no curtains on the sliding doors. It didn't bother us because we woke up before the sunrise due to our time difference (coming from Central time), but it's something to keep in mind.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell P.

Oct 25, 2023

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Peaceful with stunning view.

We travelled to the Big Island for IM Kona. The rental was excaxtly as described and in the perfect location for event: only 3 miles from the KBH. We were close enough to event for quick access to required race prep activities, course swims, and festivities but removed from the melee and conjestion it tends to draw. The rental is located on the mountainside in a quite residential neighborhood with a stunning view of the ocean. An added plus - the White Nene coffee truck located futher uphill opens at 6 AM and was the best coffee we found in Kona. Owners were very responsive and even gracious enough to allow us to store our bikes while we island hopped.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

Oct 3, 2023

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Hale Maluhia

We enjoyed the cottage immensely: the amazing ocean views, the detail to amenities (there was even a box of chocolates waiting for us when we arrived!), and the comfort were top-notch! I’ll admit to being a little nervous that there was no air conditioning, but the breezes and ceiling fans were enough to keep us cool at night, and we slept like babies. With the large windows, I awoke one night thinking it was morning because of how bright it was, but it was the full moon shining over the ocean! It took my breath away as I sat up to take it in. I highly recommend this cottage - it won’t disappoint. It was quiet and relaxing - everything we hoped for!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Jun 14, 2024

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Perfect Stand Alone Kona Hillside Cottage

We had wonderful stay at the Hale Maluhia cottage. It was easy to communicate with Esther, our host. She gave us a tour upon arrival and explained all features of the cottage and property. The kitchen is small, not much counter space, but has everything you need. Plus the easy to use gas grill on the deck. The lack of air conditioning is not an issue. There are fans, and the hillside location was always cooler than down below at the beach. There was snorkeling gear, beach chairs, towels, and other beach items for our use. There are many nearby beaches requiring drives of up to 10 to 30 minutes depending on your choice. Grocery store is less than ten minutes away. The view from the deck down the hillside to the water was beautiful. It always calming to return the hillside at the end of the day after going to beaches, parks, restaurants or other attractions. The cottage is better than its pictures. The bathroom was large and has a nice walk in shower. Nice television and full size washer/dryer as well. It was the perfect space for couple. We really enjoyed our stay and would come back. Thanks Esther.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Sep 3, 2023

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Peaceful cottage stay

We stayed at this cottage for 5 nights and really enjoyed it. The space is perfect for a couple and we loved the design and flow as well as the way it is decorated with works by local artists. The extra half bath is definitely a great feature. The outdoor lanai is wonderful and has a view of the ocean down the hill which gave us some great sunsets. The location of the cottage is great too. It's far enough from the craziness of Kailua-Kona's crowded tourist area but close enough to be anywhere in town within 5 or 10 minutes. Esther and Daniel were wonderful hosts in every way. We had an issue where the ice maker stopped making ice for some reason, but Daniel immediately came over and brought a full bin of ice for us. My wife was initially concerned before we arrived with the fact that there is no air-conditioning, but we found it to be comfortable all day with the fans running to circulate the air. And it really cools down a lot at night (you may get chilly). The symphony of Coqui frogs is a constant background noise at night but by the second night, we found it to be kind of peaceful to be lulled to sleep by. Feels like you're in a rain forest. I'd say our biggest challenge was that on some days, we were enjoying being there so much that we didn't want to leave the cottage to go do anything.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Sep 6, 2025

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Beautiful view on a gorgeous one acre garden. Daniel and Esther are excellent hosts.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent G.

Jul 18, 2024

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Hawaiian Paradise Cottage

Beautiful property with a tropical paradise feel.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

Nov 28, 2023

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Fantastic

We totally loved our stay.

Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David A., Wimberley, Texas

Mar 30, 2023

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Kona Mountain side retreat

Great "home base" for couples visiting the Big Island. Awesome views & accommodations. Minutes to town. Quiet and in a great neighborhood. Beautiful property!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Feb 20, 2023

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Great place to stay on the Big Island

My wife and I loved this place. It was very clean, comfortable and well equipped. The location is easily accessible in the hills just above Kona with a beautiful view from the lanai. Very homey and just the right size for two people. If we someday return to the Big Island this is where we would stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina U.

Feb 29, 2020

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Second time staying here

This is a beautiful rental in a very peaceful location very close to town. Owner quickly responded to the one need we had. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terry G.

Jan 16, 2023

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Beautiful ,peaceful setting

We just loved our stay. Peaceful and beautiful neighborhood. All the amenities you could ask for. What a view!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Mar 13, 2020

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Perfect

We enjoyed staying at this beautiful property on our honeymoon. The views were incredible and the house had everything we needed for our stay. Communication with Esther was great and it was the perfect place for two!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Apr 23, 2023

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So Quiet

Rear cottage balcony looks down on a lovely property, with a view of the sea. Convenient location near the north/south Kona highway.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

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