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Romantic Cottage, Stunning Ocean Views, Whales are jumping!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 3
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Hawi, HI
- Place, Kohala Historical Sites State Monument
- Place, Mookini Heiau
- Place, Big Island Eco Adventures 210 min drive
- Airport, Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala)60 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Romantic Cottage, Stunning Ocean Views, Whales are jumping!
James Cottage is a historic home that has been completely restored for our guests to enjoy. Located with in The Historic Puakea Ranch, your bungalow was once home to the paniolos who lived and worked at Puakea 100 years ago.
Ocean views, light filled, airy and surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens, your bungalow is private, romantic and very relaxing. Avocados and mangos grow in your front yard. Watch the whales from your lanai with your morning coffee.
Soak on your private hot tub with a glass of wine and watch the sun set. Then rinse off in your detached bath house with ocean views while showering.
Wake up to ocean views, singing birds and the gentle breezes of Kohala, offering some of the freshest air in the world as it travels across 2000 miles of ocean before reaching North Kohala.
We are close to the best beaches, diving and hikes on the island.
Located a convenient 2 miles away from Hawi town with great local restaurants, grocery store with local fish, produce. So many local art galleries, unique shops and endless activities just a few min. away. Don't forget to hike down to black sand beach at Pololu Valley 9 miles north of the ranch. Unmatched purely Hawaiian beauty surrounds you in North Kohala.
Mahukona Beach Park: 4 min drive.
Lapakahai Historic Beach Park: 5 min. drive.
Spencer Beach Park: 15 min. drive
Mauna Kea Resort and Beach 20 min. drive
Puako Beaches: 25 min. drive.
Mauna Lani and Fairmont Resorts: 30 min. drive.
Waimea town: 30 min. drive.
Kona Air port: 50 min drive.
Keywords: Historic Cottage, studio, romantic, Hawaii studio, Vacation rental
Ocean views, light filled, airy and surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens, your bungalow is private, romantic and very relaxing. Avocados and mangos grow in your front yard. Watch the whales from your lanai with your morning coffee.
Soak on your private hot tub with a glass of wine and watch the sun set. Then rinse off in your detached bath house with ocean views while showering.
Wake up to ocean views, singing birds and the gentle breezes of Kohala, offering some of the freshest air in the world as it travels across 2000 miles of ocean before reaching North Kohala.
We are close to the best beaches, diving and hikes on the island.
Located a convenient 2 miles away from Hawi town with great local restaurants, grocery store with local fish, produce. So many local art galleries, unique shops and endless activities just a few min. away. Don't forget to hike down to black sand beach at Pololu Valley 9 miles north of the ranch. Unmatched purely Hawaiian beauty surrounds you in North Kohala.
Mahukona Beach Park: 4 min drive.
Lapakahai Historic Beach Park: 5 min. drive.
Spencer Beach Park: 15 min. drive
Mauna Kea Resort and Beach 20 min. drive
Puako Beaches: 25 min. drive.
Mauna Lani and Fairmont Resorts: 30 min. drive.
Waimea town: 30 min. drive.
Kona Air port: 50 min drive.
Keywords: Historic Cottage, studio, romantic, Hawaii studio, Vacation rental
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number GE-175-227-6992-01, TA-127-227-6992-01
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Hawi
Located in Hawi, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Mookini Heiau and Kohala Historical Sites State Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mauna Kea Beach and Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Island Eco Adventures 2, or check out an event or a game at Rutgers Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Hawi, HI
What's nearby
- Big Island Eco Adventures 2 - 10 min drive - 5.7 km
- ATV Outfitters - 23 min drive - 13.2 km
- Pololu Valley Overlook - 27 min drive - 20.4 km
- Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area - 44 min drive - 37.7 km
- Mauna Kea Beach - 44 min drive - 37.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Kohala Rainbow Cafe - 8 min drive
- Gill's Lanai - 10 min drive
- Kohala L&L - 10 min drive
- Pomaika’i Cafe - 10 min drive
- King's View Cafe - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Josh

Why they chose this property
This is the former Puakea Ranch last owned and operated by Mr. Richard Smart of Parker Ranch. Mr. Yoshi Kawamoto was the Puakea Ranch Foreman like is father and grand father before him. The ranch was purchased in 2002 by a local developer who re zoned the parcel to AG 20 allowing for only one home on this historic property. Through sheer will and determination, we transformed the dilapidated structures and worked with the county of Hawaii Zoning and Planning commission to recognize the homes and put the property on the historic register. A truly special place with 100's of years of people making memories here.
What makes this property unique
Very private setting. Only 4 cottages on 33 ac. Private hot tub. Close to Hawi and Pololu Valley hike. Locally owned Grocery store, restaurants, shops, art galleries in Hawi and Kapaau. Chef service, and massages available on site. Elopements, weddings, special events
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