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AH....... An other beautiful day at Hotel Pa'amalu.

Looking towards the east.... come and relax.

Simple .... bath room to the left, kitchen, lanai to the right... simple.

What a delightful setting to nourish both mind and body.

From the lanai you can plan your day, or wait for the mangos to ripen.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 380 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Check out the area

Captain Cook, HI

Kealakekua Bay17 min walk
Kona Coffee Living History Farm8 min drive
Captain Cook Monument20 min drive
Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)40 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Aloha travlers!

I'm very happy to see that you made it through these last couple of months, it certianly has been one for the history books!
If you are feeling the urge to venture out, Hotel Pa'amalu may be the very place for you. We are now accepting reservations from safety minded travelers. Our cottage is located on a three acre mango farm and your closest neighbor is located twice as far as your best mango toss on a good day!
Hotel Pa'amalu is the only one room hotel in Kealakekua Hawaii. Hotel Pa'amalu is a blend of Polynesia, Indonesia and amnesia. Come swim in our warm tropical waters or explore the enchanting tropical rain forests atop Kilauea, possibly the most active volcano on the plantet. Plan your day while lounging on the lanai, comforted by the warm gentle trade wind breezes.
You can begin your day 5 minutes from historical Kealakekua Bay, on the leeward slopes of Mauna Loa on the island of Hawaii. The weather is warm, sunny and mild all year long...yes all year long.
Hotel Pa'amalu is not really a hotel, I just thought that was a catchy name. My dad, friends and I built this little house a few years back. I would, however, describe it as a small story book cottage, welcoming you to write your own chapter. We are settled just up slope from an old Hawaiian fishing village known as Keei. We are surrounded by many different varieties of mangos, bananas and other horticultural surprises.
Hotel Pa'amalu is a fun, retreat, romantic get away, or a brief interlude as you travel our beautiful islands.
Thanks so much for visiting, hope to hear from you soon!
Aloha......
Oh, if you come during mango season you may never leave the lanai!
Mahalo Nui Loa,

Charles Cope
Owner

Keywords: quiet, get a way,

Property manager

Charles H Cope

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Property Registration Number GE-104-969-2160-01, TA-104-969-2160-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Captain Cook

Located in Captain Cook, this cottage is near the beach. H.N. Greenwell Store Museum and Greenwell Farms are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Magic Sands Beach and Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park. Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative and Bay View Farm are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.

Captain Cook, HI

What's nearby

Kealakekua Bay - 17 min walk
Kapahukapu Manini Beach - 3 min drive
Kona Coffee Living History Farm - 8 min drive
Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 10 min drive
Captain Cook Monument - 20 min drive

Getting around

Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 11 min drive
The Coffee Shack - 11 min drive
Kona Grill House - 11 min drive
Gypsea Gelato - 12 min drive
Shaka Tacoz - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Close But Far.... Cool da Heels pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Close But Far.... Cool da Heels located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative, Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park and Hikiau Heiau State Monument. Kealakekua Bay and Kapahukapu Manini Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

2 Jan 2024

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

Loved it !

We loved it so much, we extended the first trip, and will book our return ASAP !

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

18 Dec 2023

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

Fabulous

This little cabin is just perfect. We’re re-booking immediately. Shhhh, or everyone will know…

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 Dec 2023

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

Cute cottage

This small cottage had a great screen porch and a view of the ocean in the distance. It was very convenient to City of Refuge and Painted Church. It was not fancy but charming and nice in an old school way. Cozy and good for a couple.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kate L.

28 Nov 2023

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

Lovely spot

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jeffrey R.

15 Nov 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful Setting, Abundance of Nature…

Overall a bit conflicted about our stay. Absolutely loved the area, the beauty, tranquility and setting. The place is definitely cool with unlimited potential. The interior needs a bit of tightening up. A few things need to be replaced or worked on, screws tightened, kitchen floorboards replaced, sealant applied, etc…. I think it would’ve been helpful to get a better idea beforehand of a few things. I would have liked to know what was jumping on the roof and scratching around outside. Made it a bit difficult to sleep initially. The host is super nice and accommodating. Absolutely stunning setting!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Charles H Cope

My name is Charles Cope I am a retired Fire Captain from the Hawaii County Fire Department. In my retirement I have been surfing as much as possible and fixing up and managing Hotel Pa'amalu. And of course enjoying life. Hope to see you.
Aloha
Charles Cope

Why they chose this property

Hotel Pa'amalu is located on our, as much as possible, organic, pesticide/ poison free farm. We share our farm with birds, bugs, and a few wild pigs. If you are afraid of any of these creatures, this might not be the spot for you.

What makes this property unique

Please understand, this is Hawaii. We are not all about the latest, greatest Tech invention.
I gave up my cell phone in 2006. And so far I am surviving, just fine. You will not be receiving any text messages from me. If you have an important question, I can be reached either in the ocean, or working on the farm. Please come and visit, I look forward sharing my little world with you...