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Delightful Artful Bungalow on Historic Estate Property. Choice Holualoa!

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom37 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Holualoa, HI
  • Place, Dovetail
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Studio 7 Gallery
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Sadie Seymour Botanical Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪22 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.

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#.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Dovetail. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 9 minutes by car from Magic Sands Beach and 11 minutes from Kailua Pier
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Holualoa cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Snorkelling 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

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
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 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-193-208-5248-01, TA-193-208-5248-01

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 162 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cordell C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful accommodations. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A magical oasis!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This cottage was perfect for us!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Tanya K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

We loved our stay at Lisa’s little place, we didn’t want to leave :)Thanks Lisa!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seetha C., Philadelphia, PA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom K., Seattle, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

A real gem.

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Ben E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

The best thing that any traveler can say about where they stay for vacation is that it felt like home. The cottage definitely made us feel like we belonged there. It met every need and had the character that we look for. It was special.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne P., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Scenic, artistic getaway, above busy Kona

We loved Lisa’s cozy cottage It was such a beautiful setting with tropical plants everywhere!. All the details in a small space were well thought out. The kitchen had all you needed to prepare a fine meal. The bath room was roomy, with plenty of towels. The bed was quite comfortable. I loved the small porch and the spacious outdoor lawn and overlook, perfect for morning coffee. it was a plus having a washer and dryer in a.covered garage. This space was also a covered space for a car. I loved all the little touches in color choices and art.it was close to a small town which you could carefully walk to, or drive if you wish. I liked the chickens and the frogs at night. Perfect for two. Lisa was a perfect host she met us but gave us space to be on our own. She also said goodbye and gave recommendations for our further travel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful oasis

Between the views, the property and the kindness of the host our trip was everything we needed and more.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John I.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place to stay

Very comfortable, loved the location, great to be a few degrees cooler than in town, enjoyed the sunsets from the garden. The restaurant in the village was great. Thanks Lisa and Emma and the chickens!!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

ole h.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Ole henriksen

Tiny small cabin no room for 2 persons. Too expensive for such a small place!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay in Holualoa

My husband and I had a wonderful week stay at Lisa’s cottage. It’s a beautiful location surrounded by lush plantings with an expansive view of the ocean from the great lawn. We drank our delicious Kona Blue Sky coffee each morning from there and watched the sunset over the ocean in the evenings. The cute villlage of Holualoa is just up the road and it’s so nice to be above the business of Kailua—Kona while still being close to everything. Hope to return!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024