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"The land of Sunshine" - fantastic ocean views, peaceful, romantic getaway

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Ocean view
    Ocean view

About this property

Entire place

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

"The land of Sunshine" - fantastic ocean views, peaceful, romantic getaway

Located on the Hamakua coast in the historical village of Paauhau, this quaint cottage offers incredible ocean views, privacy and romance. Built on the edge of a large gulch with expansive views of greenery leading into the blue ocean it takes one's breath away. Large covered lanai (deck) with comfortable seating and an outside grill. Inside you have a full bathroom with generous tiled shower, comfortable kitchenette with full sink and counter, mini fridge, full-sized bed, twin daybed, and large flat screen T.V. Cable and wi-fi is included.

Property manager

Kim Moffitt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scuba diving 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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-008-987-2384-01, GE-008-987-2384-01

About the neighborhood

Map
Honokaa, HI

What's nearby

  • Kalōpā - 7 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hamakua Country Club - 10 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Kalopa State Recreation Area - 19 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Hawaiian Vanilla Company - 20 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Waipio Valley Lookout - 23 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tex Drive In & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hawaiian Vanilla Company - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Honokaa Public House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fudge'n Coffee Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mauna Kea Tea - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "The land of Sunshine" - fantastic ocean views, peaceful, romantic getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "The land of Sunshine" - fantastic ocean views, peaceful, romantic getaway?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The land of Sunshine" - fantastic ocean views, peaceful, romantic getaway?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "The land of Sunshine" - fantastic ocean views, peaceful, romantic getaway located?

Situated in Honokaa, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Kalōpā. Hamakua Country Club is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

"The land of Sunshine" - fantastic ocean views, peaceful, romantic getaway Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob B., Del Mar, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice Spot
This is a very nice spot, with a serene view to the ocean over a herd of grazing cattle. The cottage is also unique with most everything you need to make meals and relax. The bath is nice as well with a large shower. The day bed (single) is a firm foam mattress and quite comfortable.. Alas, the double bed is worn and most uncomfortable. I'm sure that the owners have scheduled a replacement of the bed and upgrading it to a queen. We would very definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing stay
We loved this place. It was very quiet and relaxing. It had incredible views of the ocean. We really liked sitting outside on the lanei in the evenings. The property was in a great location and it was just a short drive to some really awesome beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Little Piece of Paradise
Property is as described. Jim and Kim were the perfect hosts. They had lots of information about things to do on the Big Island. This was a perfect spot to relax and plan all your explorations. Words can't describe how truly peaceful and beautiful this property is.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua N., Gresham, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, Private, and just outstanding!
If you like to be away from all the tourists and enjoy nature as it should be, this is the perfect cottage. Kim and Jim have an awesome place with a great ocean view, and are the perfect hosts. They overcooked no details, and provided us with an amazing stay. Thank you so much for sharing your slice of paradise with Kelly and me.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Heather L., California

Views to die for
Fabulous ocean views! Lanai with the Geckos very entertaining! Replacing full ant traps with fresh on a regular basis would help the ant problem!! Of course bugs are a real thing in the tropics. Very nice little bungalow.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little bit of haven
Great views, informative property owners, easy to find with google maps.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil and quiet cottage on stunning coast
Jim and Kim have a lovely little cottage on the coast! We had a very relaxing stay and enjoyed listening to the cows and the frogs on the lanai each night. The landscaping was stunning! As newlyweds, we wished it was a bit more secluded from the main house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A., Plano

Liked: Cleanliness
Prefect Oasis
I loved the location of this vacation home. Updates from the photos as far as the kitchen is that the fridge is bigger and outside on the porch along with the induction cooktop. The grill was in great working condition. I really enjoyed cooking and eating outside on the porch. The view is spectacular. Jim was an amazing host and took the time to walk me around. I will be booking with Jim and Kim again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney G.

Beautiful
Lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection!
What a fabulous find! The cottage is one large, very well stocked, room with two very comfortable beds. The sink and microwave are inside, while the fridge and hot plate are on the porch.The porch has a glassed in corner with a table and chairs where we enjoyed our meals. The views from the porch and the patio are AMAZING!! The cottage was the perfect homebase for exploring the area, and coming back to this quiet, beautiful spot was such a treat. Jim was a welcoming and helpful host. We loved it and will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient & gorgeous!
Kim’s Cottage and Jim’s welcome were both awesome, two of us stayed for three nights and it was exactly as described and expected. The private patio was wonderful and it made for easy living. We did have some unwelcome encounters with mosquitos, but that was expected due to the location of the property and the season. We normally stay in Hawi and the location was incredibly convenient for us to explore the northeastern side of the island. Once welcomed by Jim, where he gave us an overview of the cottage and the property, we were afforded incredible privacy throughout our stay. It was just perfect, exactly what we needed :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This place is amazing!! Beautiful views and very quiet!! Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeff C., carol stream Il

Liked: Cleanliness
Rainy
Very cute cabin. Jim's as very interesting person. Did not get to explore area as weather turned rainy but a very beautiful view from cabin. Great place to relax. Would come back and a great value
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Taste of relaxed Hawaiian living
Quiet, beautiful, relaxing and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing view and spot for cooking on the patio
We thoroughly enjoyed watching in the morning on the porch and cooking meals at sunset. Cozy little cabin feel with all the amemnities. Host was very communicative.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monika S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise for us
If you do not like crowds, if you do not mind driving to your attractions, if you like peacefulness, beautiful views and bird's song, this is a place for you. Jim was extremely nice and accommodating. Because I asked about swimming, he showed great concern to make sure that I understand that the nearest swimmable beach is 35 min drive away. Ask him for the house number, and then you can use Google Maps direction and/or GPS coordinates. I can only wish that all vacation rentals were so great, for us it was a paradise.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Rob P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, comfortable stay, great view, near Waipi'o Lookout
The hosts is nice. He communicates by phone and was there to personally walk us through the house. It was comfortable and nicely furnished, with a number of nice paintings by Kim, his partner and nice chaise lounges on a patio below with colorful landscaping. The lawn between car and house is fairly steep. The ocean view from the porch is quite nice. Not much counter space. Not a very good walking neighborhood, but far from (and 650' below!) highway (yay!) and close to Waipi'o Lookout and Honoka'a tsunami memorial. We would come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic experience
OK we are old geriatrics in our 80's We have been to the Hawaiian Islands many times and taken all the shows beaches resorts luaus entertainment you name it , we did it all. This time was different, What did we do for two weeks? "we counted cows" The location was absolutely beautiful. looking across a deep ravine lwatching black angus steers getting fat on the abundant grass with the Ocean as a back drop. Everything was just perfect, Our hosts Jim & Kim provided every thing we needed. Haven't slept on a full size bed for over 50 years, but we re-learned to "cuddle" The rental was close to the charming little community of Honokaa. This is what Hawaii was like 50 years ago. Just kick back and enjoy... Thanks Jim & Jan we will be back
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice if Paradise
Loved sitting on Jim and Kims deck (and their lanai) enjoying their stunning gardens and staring at an unobstructed view of the ocean. It was the perfect way to start and end each day. In 5 days we easily explored from Mauna Kea beach to the Botanical gardens, wandered Hawi, hiked Pololu, meandered through Honokaa. Be sure to hit the historical ctr by Spencer Beach to watch the film about how Kamehameha united Hawaii and feel the history of the temple there. In Honokaa, wander the Heritage ctr. We missed the turn to the Botanical Gardens and stumbled upon Hilos farmers market, bought fruit and treats, then headed back to spend 2 stunning hours at the Gardens. If you want a quiet home base where all you hear are frogs, birds, roosters and an occasional cow to explore the north end, Jim and Kims is your place. Very comfortable with grill and well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View
This property is so quiet and peaceful that we spent a bit time just relaxing and enjoying the expansive view. The neigborhood is without street lights, so the stargazing could not be better! We don't usually cook much beyond breakfast and snacks, but there is everything you would want, if you need a full kitchen. The space is pretty small and not really suitable for more than two people. There are stairs to access the cottage, so you do need to be relatively mobile. The hosts are friendly and helpful but not intrusive. This property is beautifully landscaped and the cottage was very clean. We enjoyed our stay and will book this cottage again when we visit Honokaa.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Trip
Kim and Jim were absolutely terrific hosts! We couldn’t have asked for a better stay. The location was beautiful, with a wonderful view and plenty of parking. The sounds of animals and the ocean at night are so peaceful and quaint. The space came with everything we needed such coffee and drinks, toiletries and travel guides. They really think of everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie P., Fort Worth, Texas United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place / Wonderful Hosts
We stayed 3 days at Jim and Kim's place in Honokaa. The place is exactly as described, was very clean and well kept. The view is better than the photos and the night sky is amazing so little culture lighting the milky way is always visible. Jim and Kim are wonderful hosts, helpful and we had several wonderful conversations learning about the area. If you want to get away from the tourist areas and see areas of the Big Island that are more for the full time residents, this is place. I already miss not being there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honoka’a Views
Since I was a young kid (50+ years ago), I always wanted to stop and stay in Honoka’a to soak in the views. We usually just stopped for malasadas and went home to Hilo. It was totally worth the visit … the views are supreme and very cathartic. I sat for hours just taking in the ambience and listening to the plethora of birds/animals. The living space was clean and very artistically put together. My two negatives would be that the cable TV only works reliably between midnight and 6:20am (otherwise it lags and cuts out - but who then goes on vacation to watch TV) and the very steep slippery grass hill you need to go up and down to get to and from your car. If you have a disability then this is not the place for you. One more unique and fun thing was a pair of geckos that come visit you on the lanai … they fear not and just hang out with you and act cute. Thanks for a truly beautiful visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Craig D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had everything
Lovely property with all we needed. Lots of room and great lanai. Very helpful manager. Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JP

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, tropical nature vibes!
The sounds of the animals at night were amazing! Spent a lot of time on the lanai. Loved the green geckos! Nice to have the kitchen stocked. Wish the bed was a queen or king. Thank you Jim for the relaxing stay at your detached guest house. Chris and Julie
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023