"The land of Sunshine" - fantastic ocean views, peaceful, romantic getaway Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise

2 Feb 2025

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Awesome place!

Loved the outside space and the inside space. It was super cozy and beautiful

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianne P.

26 Oct 2024

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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

William G.

28 Feb 2025

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Bigger than it looks in the picture

The view of the ocean from the lanai is spectacular. We spent many hours just watching wildlife including some dolphinsand the beautiful ocean.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart P.

12 Feb 2025

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Fabulous

Wonderful stay at Jim and Kim’s lovely rental the view and the sounds from the Lanai are our favourite place. Landscaping is beautifully done and spacious unit has everything you need. Look forward to our next stay thank you both! Aloha!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

26 Feb 2024

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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

Sierra E.

1 Mar 2023

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Beautiful place to stay

We really enjoyed our stay here! The lanai was a great spot to watch the sunrise, eat breakfast, and appreciate nature. Jim showed us around and was available if we needed anything. Truly a gorgeous spot with all the things we needed to cook meals and relax! The cows, geckos, and rainbows made it extra special.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney G.

18 Apr 2024

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Beautiful

Lovely

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke C.

29 Nov 2023

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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

8/10 Good

Heather L.

5 Aug 2024

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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

Bob B.

27 Oct 2024

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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

Brodie A.

10 Apr 2023

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Just Wow

It was incredible. Nothing else to say.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Shelly

30 May 2023

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I loved the landscaping and the views were lovely. The neighborhood was friendly. The chickens were quite loud at times. I would suggest the bed get replaced and the shower head possibly cleaned as it's appearance was more impressive than it's function. Overall a cute place.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

JP

1 Oct 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Tessa S.

15 Oct 2021

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Perfect Paradise!

We stayed here for our honeymoon, from the moment we landed Jim helped guide us to their location, he gave us a tour of where we’d be staying. Jim and Kim are both so friendly and helpful! The views from balcony are beautiful and there’s lots of geckos that roam around and are fun to hang out with and watch in the mornings. We saw lots of rainbows over the ocean from the balcony. There’s also a beautiful garden that you can walk through. Couldn’t have had a better place to stay!

Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fernando V.

30 Mar 2023

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The view and the landscape

The morning view out the front porch is amazing. The landscaping around the cottage should win an award. The place is comfortable and inviting overall. The host was quite accommodating. My wife and I had a great week long stay. If you like a real soft bed the big bed is for you. Since we like a more firm bed we slept on the smaller one. The location on the island is good, almost same time to Kona or Hilo. Honokaa itself is absolutely charming.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

15 Apr 2024

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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

Cameron G.

19 Jul 2023

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Dream Vacation

Loved being in nature and hearing the wildlife of Hawaii at night. Jim and his wife were incredibly understanding and allowed me to have autonomy while being nearby if/when needed. Having a fan instead of A/C let my body really adjust to Hawaii living and it wasn’t necessary since it was comfortably colder at night in the middle of summer. I stayed a week and it was a dream vacation come true :)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rob P.

13 Feb 2024

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Disliked: Location

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

8/10 Good

Donna A.

18 Feb 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

It's all about the VIEW!!!!

The view from this property was absolutely fabulous. I would call this place the land of rainbows. Together with the outrageous ocean view and beautiful gardens this would be hard to beat. Unfortunately, we had a few issues. The phone number in vrbo listing was incorrect, but the view is awesome. Cooking at this location is frustrating due to the induction cook top that kept going off, but the view is awesome. Ahh the mattress....., the view is awesome!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

14 Jan 2024

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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

Janet R.

9 Nov 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain M.

5 Aug 2025

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A little heaven, very peaceful place with just the sounds of the forest and the breeze at night. You’ll have full privacy unlike other misleading rentals you can see on Vrbo. Jim is a super host. The best place I stayed during my 2 weeks in Hawai

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua J.

23 Jul 2025

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A wonderful stay on the north side!

This rental was absolutely the perfect way to start out our Hawaii vacation. The gardens outside were absolutely beautiful and the view of the ocean couldn't be beat! We wish we had more time there to relax on top of all tourist stuff we did. The room was comfortable and matched the listing exactly.There is a short, steep hill that you need to climb to get to the unit (although you probably could have walked around the other house to avoid the hill) so be aware of you have mobility issues...just an FYI...not a complaint.We highly recommend this rental!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piotr P.

2 Jun 2025

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Perfect Island Stay with Ocean Breeze and Warm Hospitality

Kim and James’s cottage was the perfect home base for exploring Big Island’s trails and beaches. Waking up to breakfast with an ocean view and the Pacific breeze was a highlight. The place was spotless, nearly insect-free, and stayed cool enough without AC. It’s ideal for two or three people. The kitchen is simple but has everything you need to cook your own meals, and there are plenty of nearby spots with great local food. James welcomed us personally and was always ready to help, which made us feel truly cared for. Kim’s artwork in the house adds a lovely personal touch. Thank you both for sharing your beautiful place.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elvia S.

19 May 2025

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Cute place, nice stay

Nice view of the ocean, relatively quiet, nice winds. Hosts were kind and responsive, had good recommendations to local places.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

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