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Delightful Artful Bungalow on Historic Estate Property. Choice Holualoa!

Cottage near Magic Sands Beach in Holualoa

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A grassy outdoor seating area with two wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a scenic ocean view.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a window with a view of greenery.
A building with three open doors, each leading to a different room. There is a small outdoor seating area with a table and chairs.
A cozy corner with a wicker bench, a small table, and a bowl of flowers.
A large estate with multiple buildings surrounded by lush greenery and hills.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Holualoa, HI
  • Place, Dovetail Gallery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Studio 7 Gallery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kailua Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Holualoa

Holualoa Village stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Holualoa Village cottage, you'll find Dovetail Gallery and Studio 7 Gallery. Also, Donkey Mill Art Center is within half a mile (1 km) and Ipu Hale Gallery is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dovetail Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Studio 7 Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Magic Sands Beach - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Kailua Pier - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Kahalu'u Beach Park - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Kona Resort Oceanfront Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Don's Mai Tai Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪White Nene Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪L & L Hawaiian BBQ - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Da Poke Shack - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Delightful Artful Bungalow on Historic Estate Property. Choice Holualoa!

A charming 1930-era cottage, with a screened-in sitting area on the lanai, well-stocked kitchen, bath, will sleep two in a comfy queen-sized bed. Perfect for single or double occupancy. Covered parking close by. An outdoor patio fronting the cottage lanai, is a private sitting and dining space amongst the bananas and hundred-year-old mango tree, overhead. Cottage is on the property of an historic home, VRBO listing 495665, yet oriented toward the gardens of tropical landscape. Galley kitchen hosts a two burner gas stove, electric kettle, coffee-maker, microwave, toaster oven and under-counter refrigerator. A hibachi BBQ is stored behind the cottage for your convenience, with briquettes, and a chimney starter. Washer and dryer with detergent, in cottage carport. Beach chairs, beach towels, snorkel gear, body boards are supplied for your enjoyment and convenience.

Large landscaped yard to explore, with lawns to spread out on and breathe. Pick flowers or fruit, or enjoy the sunset from the adjacent Great Yard. Play with the bocce set, badminton, throw a football or frisbee on the lawn nearby. Or just sit and enjoy the spacious lawn.

Our coffee business, Kona Blue Sky Coffee Company, roasts quality beans on property in the family's 36 pound Sivetz coffee roaster. A stroll through your garage leads you to the large north yard and to the roast hale (pronounced ha-leh, meaning house, in Hawaiian). Take home fresh 100% Kona coffee to friends and family.

A friendly dog named Pua, and a social cat, Hobbes may greet you coming and going.

Hale Akala Cottage is centrally located in Kona. Fifteen minutes or less to beaches, restaurants, shopping, National Historic Parks, and museums.

One hour, 45 minute drive to the city of Hilo, on the east side of the island. Two hour drive south to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Please scroll down the page to Owner Info to view this property's main home listing, or visit Vrbo and look up property # 495665

**We ask that you please consider NOT purchasing single-use water bottles. Our rain fed aquifer lens-sourced Hawaii county water is treated, safe to drink, and delicious! Please consider bringing your beverage flasks of choice, and using them instead of plastic disposables while visiting the island! We all need to use less plastic! Thank you.

TA-193-208-5248-01 and GE-193-208-5248-01 Hawaii state tax ID#.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Keep car key fob soundings to a minimum. Please use silent lock practices, especially at night!
Smoking outside ONLY, and away from adjacent home. Leave no litter in the yard or on terrace.
Keep loud voices to a minimum after 10pm

Pets

  • No pets 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 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GE-193-208-5248-01, TA-193-208-5248-01

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

How close is Delightful Artful Bungalow on Historic Estate Property. Choice Holualoa! to the airport?

This cottage is 12.6 mi (23-min drive) away from the Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Delightful Artful Bungalow on Historic Estate Property. Choice Holualoa! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Delightful Artful Bungalow on Historic Estate Property. Choice Holualoa! to the beach?

This cottage is 3.3 mi (9-min drive) from Magic Sands Beach and 3.3 mi (9-min drive) from Kailua-Kona Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Delightful Artful Bungalow on Historic Estate Property. Choice Holualoa! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Delightful Artful Bungalow on Historic Estate Property. Choice Holualoa! ?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Delightful Artful Bungalow on Historic Estate Property. Choice Holualoa! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Delightful Artful Bungalow on Historic Estate Property. Choice Holualoa! ?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Delightful Artful Bungalow on Historic Estate Property. Choice Holualoa! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Delightful Artful Bungalow on Historic Estate Property. Choice Holualoa! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Delightful Artful Bungalow on Historic Estate Property. Choice Holualoa! to downtown Holualoa?

This cottage is 3.9 mi away from Holualoa.

Delightful Artful Bungalow on Historic Estate Property. Choice Holualoa! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 172 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luker 1.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a quaint little cottage on a small coffee farm. We loved the history of the property and the old school charm. Amazing ocean sunsets and the property was just what we expected. Great communication and accurate description. Mahalo for a great stay Lisa!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lisa was a fantastic host, told us all about the history of the coffee plantation and her family's history there. She explained and detailed the process of roasting and bagging coffee. She made an effort and a point to guide us to wonderful places to eat and go in the area. Gounds were beautifully landscape and manicured with tropical plants and Lisa pointed out a lot of them to us. Our accommodations we're very comfortable with tasteful art and the whole experience really felt like we were in a old Hawaiian home which is what we were after, very restful. Next time we're in the Kona area we will come back and stay with Lisa it was a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sumi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage in a serene and unique location! Very close to Kona and the beach while also feeling remote. Lisa is a communicative and thoughtful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

meera g.

Liked: Communication
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most perfect stay in the most perfect bungalow!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amelia G.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such an unforgettable Hawaiian experience to stay in this beautiful paradise, surrounded by chickens (and chicks!) and frogs. Incredible views and a charming space. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cordell C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
amazing stay. Host was super helpful and friendly and the cottage had everything you could want from a fan, to coffee, to cooking supply’s to books. It had everything. Property was so calm and peaceful truly such a great stay. Need to book here.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a charming cottage. We enjoyed our morning coffee (that Lisa roasted), joined by a sweet gecko sunning itself. We have fond memories of Holualoa.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful accommodations. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A magical oasis!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is just as advertised. The pictures, reviews, everything with no unwanted surprises. As well as the descriptions of the nightly noises. Truly wild. I'm a very light sleeper and brought my own "noise" machine, hilarious, you literally couldn't hear it for the frogs, birds, then once they quieted down 2:30-3:00a.m. the roosters till 5:30 ish. However the cottage had a very large, very helpful noise machine, that plus ear plugs, made for a not to bad nights sleep. We really enjoyed the cottage each evening before bed and in the morning before heading out. We stayed 7 full days and had zero issues. Lisa is a very attentive host. We made multiple lunches to go and breakfast most every morning. The kitchen is well stocked and met our needs. A very nice stay away from all the "tourists".
Really beautiful location!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quiet location for this shabby chic cottage. Good communication with the host. Personally, the lack of AC and no ceiling fans in the high humidity made the stay too uncomfortable for my husband and I so we checked out early. But the host was very understanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was perfect for us!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mona S.

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

Hawaii cottage

This cute cottage has the perfect location to enjoy the nearby beaches, shopping and enjoying the island. The property is beautiful and the chickens and frogs added a special touch to our stay. Thank you Lisa for being a perfect host. And your coffee is delicious!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

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

Quaint Portuguese Cottage

What a spectacular get away! This quaint historical cottage and its setting was the ultimate Hawaiian experience. Lisa and her daughter Emma couldn’t have been more perfect hostesses. The cottage was spotless and the grounds were plush. We enjoyed glasses of wine in the large open green space overlooking Kona and the Pacific Ocean. In the morning we enjoyed freshly brewed coffee made from Lisa’s roasted beans from her coffee shed. That sweet screen porch was the perfect spot to read a book and enjoy that coffee. Just down the road is a fabulous restaurant. The Kitchen (for short) has a live band the first Friday of the month. We adored our stay in this VRBO as we felt we were able to absorb the culture of Hawaii better than if we stayed in a typical condo or hotel. Thank you, Lisa and Emma for making our anniversary a special one! Mahalo!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seetha C.

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

Wonderful place

We had an amazing time at the cottage! It was the perfect space for us and it was lovely meeting Lisa and learning more about her coffee.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

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

A real gem.

Great low-key spot if you want to experience time away from the resort scene.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

A slice of paradise

We had a wonderful stay at the Bungalow. Our host, Lisa was clear and easy to communicate about check-in. The entire property is full of amazing plant and wildlife and stellar views. There was a lovely history about the bungalow itself and the property along with some snacks and coffee that is roasted right on the property waiting for us when we checked in which made us feel even more at home. Don’t hesitate to book here because you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben E.

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

Great stay. Unique property in the best way!

Cottage has everything you need and thoughtfully organized. This includes fresh fruit from trees on property and all the gear you need for the beach. Don’t hesitate, book now.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

Country retreat close to town

A peaceful cottage to return to after the day’s adventures. Beautiful place to watch the sunset from the great lawn. There are gentle sounds from the nearby animal life that charmed us. It was the perfect thing away from tourist central.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Blue sky

We loved the cottage on the Blue Sky Coffee Property! Views were spectacular! Weather was the best as well. We were so grateful we found the listing on VRBO!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

Unique little place

The cottage has a cool, unique history. It was comfortable for the two of us, and its location was perfect for the activities we chose. The view from the huge lawn area was superb and peaceful. Lisa was very nice, vry helpful and accommodating. I'm looking forward to trying some of the coffee we brought home that she roasts on the property. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

magical escape to nature

I planned this trip as a birthday celebration and also to help ground myself and sooth my nervous system toward the end of the election cycle. The cottage was really sweet and had everything I needed, the grounds were a wonderland with expansive views, and the chickens, cats and dogs were fun, ambient energies. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea W.

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

Great honeymoon resting place!

We were so excited to stay at this unique cottage on our honeymoon trip to the Big Island. We loved that it was different from most other places to stay and off the beaten path. Lisa greeted us and was very nice and helpful. We were able to cook a couple simple meals which we enjoyed on the lanai or yard with an amazing view. The cottage had everything we needed for exploring the island. We also found some fruit on trees around the property when we explored. The only issue we had was with the shower. We sometimes couldn’t get hot water and when it was hot, it had low pressure. It didn’t ruin our trip but it was annoying.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024