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

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

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Property grounds
Exterior
WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

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

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Highlight
  • Cleanliness is scored top 10% in Honokaa by travellers.

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

Explore the area

Map
Honokaa, HI
  • Popular LocationThe Cardinal Herbs Tea9 min drive
  • Popular LocationFish & Poi Co.9 min drive
  • Popular LocationTex Drive In & Restaurant9 min drive
  • AirportKailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)72 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.

"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 transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf 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
On-site 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 area

Honokaa

This cottage is located in Honokaa. Parker Ranch Center and Isaacs Art Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Kalōpā. Hamakua Fudge Shop and Hawaiian Vanilla Company are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Kalōpā - 7 min drive
  • Hamakua Country Club - 10 min drive
  • Kalopa State Recreation Area - 19 min drive
  • Hawaiian Vanilla Company - 20 min drive
  • Waipio Valley Lookout - 23 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Tex Drive In & Restaurant - 9 min drive
  • Honokaa Public House - 9 min drive
  • Mauna Kea Tea - 17 min drive
  • Hawaiian Vanilla Company - 20 min drive
  • Harmoni Foods - 9 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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km) of Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Kalōpā. Hamakua Country Club and Hamakua Fudge Shop are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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

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 traveller

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