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

Cottage in Honokaa with kitchen

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Experience the tranquility of Paauhau, a historic village on the Hamakua coast, at this charming oceanfront cottage. Enjoy expansive views of lush greenery and blue waters from the large covered lanai or inside with cable TV and WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

"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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

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
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not 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
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 is home to this cottage. Katsu Goto Memorial and Parker Ranch Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Kalōpā. Kalopa State Recreation Area 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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Honokaa, HI

What's nearby

  • Kalōpā - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Waipio Valley Lookout - 23 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 46 min drive - 54.1 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 49 min drive - 54.1 km
  • Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course - 58 min drive - 65.8 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
  • ‪Honoka’a Public House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ahualoa Family Farms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪I Luv Dumplings - ‬10 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.

How much is parking at "The land of Sunshine" - fantastic ocean views, peaceful, romantic getaway?

On-site parking is available at the 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 is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

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

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 206 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great one room stay as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashton R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was absolutely stunning Home quaint and cozyRoosters reverberate through the village as sunrise approaches.Privacy and view makes it a place we will revisit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely hosts and property. A relaxing stay with everything I needed to unwind. Gorgeous view (loved the lanai) and the friendly geckos. Will definitely be booking my return trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

A W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay was lovely!

Beautiful, quiet and the hosts are lovely, gracious people!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent amazing land lords were the very best i will stay there again vrbo agents were polite so helpful excellent people are now friends . i love the service of Vrbo and is tge first time i used your services. and want to say thank you sincerely beverly eager
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elvia S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Rich S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Wonderful view and stay

We loved the view from the deck and the outdoor kitchen on the deck. The view was amazing as was the sunrise's. We spent our first day just relaxing on the property and cooking at the cottage. Jim and Kim have created a fantastic Hawaiian getaway with lovely art.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My adult son and I enjoyed the ohana unit’s location, condition and how well it was equipped for our stay. Jim was a gracious host. He welcomed us emphasizing he was available to help with anything we needed. An inside outside concept worked well. A studio for sleeping (2 beds), and a nice bathroom. A lanai for coffee, relaxing, breakfast while taking in the stunning blue water views.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location and great hosts

This was a magnificent stay! Quiet, lots of privacy, beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy retreat

Host was very kind and saw to all of our needs. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little bit of haven

Great views, informative property owners, easy to find with google maps.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Junalyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway

Jim was a fantastic host who was very kind and understanding. We had an amazing experience and will definitely return here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

H Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven

Exquisite location, extremely amiable hosts providing anything and everything you could possibly need or want…pure enchantment.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Taste of relaxed Hawaiian living

Quiet, beautiful, relaxing and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Thomas J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a find!!

Property overlooks the ocean and the wooded area and fields below. The owners are friendly and want to assist how ever they can to make sure the stay is comfortable. I will definitely be booking with them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

This was an amazing place to stay and the owner who lives next door is super friendly and helpful and was a pleasure to meet. And the location has an amazing ocean view. Just lovely all around.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic quiet getaway

Great place for a quiet, peaceful trip to Hawaii Island. Host was polite, unit was clean and had everything we needed. Plus the lanai and view were amazing. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Suzanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Luke P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great people, great views.

Really nice to be able to spend a few days up here. Great first light & surrounding town. Within 10 miles of some of the best views on Hawaii. I appreciate Kim and Jim’s hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic base for exploring the island!

Our stay was incredible. The views from the cottage are even better than the pictures. Our host was incredibly welcoming and helpful. We would come back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023