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

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"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.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 TA-008-987-2384-01, GE-008-987-2384-01

About the area

Honokaa

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 does it cost to stay at "The land of Sunshine" - fantastic ocean views, peaceful, romantic getaway?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "The land of Sunshine" - fantastic ocean views, peaceful, romantic getaway on 14 Apr 2026 start from AU$152, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 220 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 220 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

rick s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were wonderful and the ohana (cabin) had a great location, great ocean view, and was an excellent base to explore the northern half of the big island.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Jim’s place! The deck is absolutely dreamy! Great shower, powerful hairdryer. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ilene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with an awesome view! Good jumping off point to see this part of the island. Peaceful with a beautiful little garden and private patio area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful private location. Fantastic view! Nearby town had good restaurants for such a small town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view from Jim and Kim's place was absolutely the best thing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rose S.

Liked: Communication, location
It has a nice view of the ocean.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at this studio cabin. The cabin sits on a small hill. The lanai looks out over the owner’s beautiful yard, in the distance is a pasture with cows and then, the Pacific Ocean. We have seen many barges, a few sailboats and cruise ships during our stays here. Close to Honokaa,
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, great view - Jim is chill.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very friendly hosts. Fridge and small cooktop outside on the lanai was different for us, but work well enough. Nice view. Good jumping off point for that part of the island. Amenities were as described and all worked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bright M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jim was a wonderful host. He welcomed me and my wife and made us feel at home. He even offered his help to answer any questions about the island.We had the entire rental property for ourselves, and everything was as described. It is hard to resist not staying here again the next time we visit the island. Thanks Jim
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The ocean view while sipping our morning coffee was breathtaking. Jim was incredibly helpful and fun to talk to! We had all the privacy and quiet we needed for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jason B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was attentive and was communicative. The honest review as a tenured VRBO is quite poor. Host had every opportunity to let us know construction right in front of our main room view was a possibility to let happen. Bed is a disaster for comfort. The only good thing to review about this disaster is what a view! With uncleansed vibe and hillside hopes of disaster!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bartłomiej Ś.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Me and my fiancé stayed for 3 nights and this was an amazing place. The view, we were waking up to, was truly magical. There's everything you might need, from refrigerator and cooktop through shower with hot water. Kim is a very attentive and hospitable host. We had no problems whatsoever. I would highly recommend this place to everybody who is looking for some solitude or juat trying to discover less touristy north and north east part of Big Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is a gem tucked in a neighbourhood a mile or so off the Hamakua highway. It's a nice retreat away from big corporate resorts and tourists! The view looks out across a ravine to a peaceful pasture and the sea beyond. We had rain a couple of days but simply drove less than an hour west to a sunny beach at Spencer Park. Fun day trips to Hilo and Hawi*! We arrived late on a Saturday night so Jim and Kim asked ahead if we needed anything and had some requested groceries waiting in the fridge. Sweet! (* go to Gill's Lanai in the town east of Hawi for delicious fish & chips!)
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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

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Hosted by Kim Moffitt

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