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Private Cottage In The Rain Forest TA065882726401

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
1 bedroom, desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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Kailua-Kona, HI
  • Place, Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Plantation
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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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.

Private Cottage In The Rain Forest TA065882726401

Cozy, private rain forest retreat cottage situated above Kona in the Kaloko Mauka Honua'ula Forest Reserve. Located on a 3-acre property, this cottage is set away in a lush forest of Ohia trees and Hapu'u tree ferns. Enjoy the sweet aroma of ginger surrounding this one bedroom cottage--perfect for a romantic getaway! Escape the heat of the Kona coast and come explore the mauka forest and trails of Kaloko with excellent bird watching at this cool elevation of 2300 feet. We are located 2 miles above the upper Mamalahoa Highway in a rural setting. Only 10 minutes to the airport, town of Kona, and beaches. This cottage has a great back deck for star gazing and enjoying your meal. The living room is furnished with a comfy double recliner, desk, and swivel mounted 43-inch flat screen TV that can also be viewed from the dining area, DVD player, and WiFi/streaming. The kitchen has granite counter tops, equipped with a full-size refrigerator, counter top induction burner, coffee maker, and electric barbecue out back.
This cottage's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be close to Kailua Pier. The cottage offers a kitchen and a balcony.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a balcony and a living room
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation and a few minutes from Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary
Private Cottage In The Rain Forest TA065882726401 offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Kailua-Kona cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number GE-065-882-7264-01, TA-065-882-7264-01

Property is also known as

Private Cottage Rain Forest Kailua-Kona
Private Cottage Rain Forest
Private Rain Forest Kailua-Kona
Private Cottage In The Rain Forest
Cabaña Privada en la Selva Tropical
Private Cottage In The Rain Forest Ta065882726401 Cottage
Private Cottage In The Rain Forest Ta065882726401 Kailua-Kona

Private Cottage In The Rain Forest TA065882726401 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 158 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the house and the details in the decor and lighting, but as other reviewers have stated, the yard and gardens are the show stopper- absolutely beautiful! And as a birder you can’t beat the back porch for bird watching and feeding the pheasants. The kitchen is small but we had everything we needed to make our meals there. You will not find a better accommodation for the price on the island. Don’t miss the Kona cloud forest and the sound meditation journey just up the street- it’s worth the price.
Living room
Living room and kitchen
Grounds
Back porch sunset
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage and the property are just magical! The climate is quite different at 2,400 ft elevation - nice and cool. The creatures are fun to find - geckos and coqui frogs! The pheasants visit to say hello. Mary is a gracious host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely picture perfect stay. Impressively decorated and incredibly comfortable cottage with a lot of quiet and privacy. It's only a partial kitchen, but that being said, it's stocked with so many additional appliances that it's easy to cook something simple for yourself if you need to.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s a gorgeous property that I wish we could have explored. Lodging is perfect with all needed accessories for a day at the beach. Location is very convenient to Kona.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mary is an exceptional host beyond compare! Booking and check in were easy. And Mary was most gracious to allow us to check in early and then depart late. The cottage itself is absolutely charming with beautiful eclectic décor, comfortable furniture and bed and ample kitchen ware. The front porch chairs are so comfortable as well as the back porch lounge chairs and table and chair set. Everywhere you look there are exquisite tropical plants and flowers. It is such a hidden oasis. We loved relaxing there, listening to the frogs at night, feeding the pheasants and hiking nearby in the Cloud Forest. I’m so glad we found it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald H., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness
Mary was very welcoming and made every effort to make our 2 week stay a delight. The cottage and extensive private tropical gardens make a fantastic retreat.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very helpful when we had questions. This was my first time trying vrbo, my girlfriend and I had a wonderful time. If you're looking for a beautiful and secluded scenery. This is the place to stay, would recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This cottage was so amazing! It was so secluded and surrounded by gorgeous plants and wildlife. Mary was very responsive and helped make our stay incredibly pleasant. It was only about 15 min from the main Kona area and super close to the start of the Kona coffee belt. The place was clean, well stocked and had a lot of outdoor lounging areas for the days we didn’t travel much. There was even a cute little family of pheasants that would visit us every morning. It was such a cool way to enjoy the island, I would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage and property. Host was very welcoming and helpful. Would definitely recommend staying here for a relaxing stay in a wonderful spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dugan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was spotless. The grounds are insanely pretty. At 2400ft elevation, it was cool wvery night. Mary, the host, is awesome. Minimal kitchen capabilities was only a slight issue. Really AMAZING and FABULOUS place to stay for a great price. Being right near the cloud forest sanctuary and many of the coffee farms was very nice as well
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

J D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pictures cannot do the property/cottage justice- this is a spectacular rainforest paradise! Well-appointed, comfortable, and the temperature up in the forest was welcome respite from the heat in Kailua town. Host has thought of everything and communication was easy. Do not hesitate to book this property- it will be a highlight of your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and definitely worth it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful surroundings. Private cottage. Good amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was very private and in a beautiful setting in the rain Forrest, wild pheasants came to visit everyday, Mary was a great hostess, we would stay again and recommend to our family and friends
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was like staying in the middle of a botanical garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place with a beautiful garden has all the amenities you need highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This cottage was truly an amazing experience. Very clean space, although it is in a forest, you can tell this property is well looked after. You wake up every morning to pheasants, and they eat straight out of your hand. Very spacious, and the bathroom has a lot of free toiletries. If you’re thinking about booking, noon this place! The pictures do not do it justice!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great private location in the mountains a few minutes from Kona.Loved being away, but not too far, from downtown.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H., Anderson, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely loved this amazing property! I cannot say enough about how beautiful the outdoor spaces you get to enjoy during your stay are. The owners have put so much hard work into making this a tropical rainforest oasis and it shows. The home was immaculate and had everything we needed to make our stay perfect. The pheasants coming by in the morning for treats the owners left us was the highlight of our mornings! We would love to come back soon and stay longer next time! Our two days here were amazing. Mary was such a joy to correspond with and we appreciate her so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

milton V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Honest review

Nice cottage with grounds very well maintained, all enclosed in a tropical foliage setting. Very pretty cabin well built but lacks comfort; for one, it seems does not encourage cooking. All cooking hardware from burners to toaster etc. all underneath the sink cabinets. Microwave on top of refrigerator needing effort to reach. (Needless to say, we did little cooking. Future guests should know you will be living of your luggage; no cabinets and small closet space in bedroom. That said, beautiful area; the drive, and especially the peaceful solitude of the area. As we enjoyed the whole island of Hawaii for 7 days visiting volcanos, hiking and just spending everyday at the beach was wonderful. Then to come to a nice place to unwind listening to all the night creatures from crickets to the coqui frog while constant rain, was delightful; then in the morning to be awaken by all kinds of fauna from domesticated pheasants to hens and roosters and an occasional wild pig, was entertaining.All in all a nice and value place to stay and depending on your needs and what you are looking for, a very nice place, but if you are into cooking, very limited supplies.Owners were very attentive and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Place

Clean, quiet, serene. Mary was gracious and accommodating, allowing us an earlier than normal check in after a long day.The pheasants were fun, the yard and gardens beautifully kept. A great out of the way location but still close enough to town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved everything about our stay and can’t wait to go back. This cottage in the rainforest is absolutely perfect. The property is beautiful and Mary is so helpful. If you want to truly feel like you are on vacation on the Big Island this is the place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little hideaway with pheasants who visit each morning. Having coffee on the porch was a highlight of the trip along with being lulled to sleep by the jungle noises each night. Make sure to bring cozy clothes because it gets a little chilly at night but we will be sure to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was so magical. We loved the privacy, quiet, and incredible nature surrounding us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Slice of heaven

It was almost too good to be true! It was absolutely beautiful with the landscaping, privacy, and wildlife. Mary is wonderful! Can't recommend this place high enough. Memories for a lifetimes!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025