Hale O' Makani, is located in upper Paauilo cool temperatures for a comfortable nights sleep, lots of mature trees, including fruit trees, vegetable garden,surround this property, very cozy cedar cottage ,with 1 bedroom, queen size bed, full kitchen, bathroom with tub and shower, walk in closet, gas fireplace in living room for those chilly nights, beautiful deck with spa, this cottage only accommodates 2 guests maximum, 25 min. from Waimea, 10 min. from the artsy town of Honokaa, lots of shops and restaurants, newly renovated movie theater, minutes from Waipio Valley, great hiking, beach. This cottage is on approx., 3 acres, and we reside on the upper side of the property, approx., 500 ft. away. We do have Wifi, & internet.
License # W01421970...
Registration Number: TA-006-265-8560-01, 440110570000, GE-006-265-8560-02
Brian K.
Feb 25, 2024
I got so very lucky to secure this stay, and was even more impressed the minute I arrived to the property. The accommodations were immaculate, everything laid out in good orderly fashion, easy to find and instructions to truly help you relax and enjoy the property. The area is very quiet with the perfect melody of tree frogs early in the evening. The property offered every accommodating play toy needed for the beach, towels, beach, chairs, swim fins, and masks. The kitchen is well equipped, where I cooked breakfast and dinner as I was out all during the day. Returning to the property in the early evening tired from hiking, the hot tub was a heaven sent luxury. Likewise, there is a gas burning iron fireplace, which truly made this cottage. Feel like my home away from home. I’m very grateful to the hosts for sharing a slice of their paradise very responsive. I will definitely recommend this property to all my friends and family visiting the west side of the big island.
4laraineh
Feb 08, 2024
Wonderful stay. Everything was perfect even the weather. Lovely, relaxing slice of paradise. Amazing grounds. Beautiful landscaping. Cozy, clean, cute and comfy ‘cabin in the woods’;) Even better than it looks in the pictures. Clean and relaxing hot tub to enjoy the evening sky.
Larry S.
Jan 27, 2024
Spotless and charming cottage. Great hosts who were friendly and helpful. Cottage was in great shape and completely equipped. Beautiful landscaping. Very private location. A great stay all the way around.
Marian P.
Nov 21, 2023
Hale O’Makani was so much better than described and more beautiful than the photos. Centrally located, yet out of the hub-bub of the cities. Spent mornings with coffee in the deck and evenings watching the stars. After a session in the best hot tub we’ve ever been in, of course. The house is decorated with the coolest knickknacks,art works, and cool ephemera. Loved it all. We will definitely want to go back. Mahalo nui!!
Marian P.
Nov 17, 2023
Hale O’Makani was so much better than described and more beautiful than the photos. Centrally located, yet out of the hub-bub of the cities. Spent mornings with coffee in the deck and evenings watching the stars. After a session in the best hot tub we’ve ever been in, of course. The house is decorated with the coolest knickknacks,art works, and cool ephemera. Loved it all. We will definitely want to go back. Mahalo nui!!
Barb K.
Apr 25, 2023
Delightful cottage in the hills above Honoka'a! Peaceful and quiet; excellent location to explore the north end of the island.
Jane P.
Apr 05, 2023
Lovely place outside of Waimea on the Big Island. The hot tub is very nice. Chairs and beach towels provided. We enjoyed a visit to Honokaa, a town with lots of history.
Carl W.
Mar 31, 2023
Property is quiet and private. A prefect spot to relax and enjoy the serenading coqui frogs and abundant pheasants. Located a short drive from Honokaa. We would definitely stay again.
Shea B.
Mar 19, 2023
Very efficient and care free.
Betsey A.
Feb 16, 2023
A darling little oasis in the jungle. Perfect place to relax and enjoy the serenity of the Hawaiian jungle. Well equipped kitchen, lots of beach supplies and an informative guide summarizing the island and local attractions. Hosts surprised us with a delectable basket of citrus fruits and apple bananas on arrival. Sitting in the hot tub nightly gazing at the gorgeous stars is an added bonus. A truly serene island experience. A truly unique place to feel the Aloha A’ina of the island. Mahalo!
Cathy F.
Nov 15, 2022
Clean, fully equipped, super cute, beautifully landscaped, private. What more can I say, a perfect stay!
Sherri M.
Oct 28, 2022
Beautiful slice of heaven in the tropics!
Annette B.
Jun 06, 2022
Beautiful landscaped, clean cottage in rural area. Cottage was in a wonderful location for exploring the north and west side beaches. We felt at home as soon as we entered the property. We would definitely stay here again.
John S.
May 13, 2022
The cottage is in a beautiful location near Kalopa State Park, but within ten miles of the town of Honokaa. We loved the hot tub, the gentle breezes and natural sounds at night. Living in fast-paced NYC, this was just the nature break “away from it all” that we needed.
You can tell that a lot of thought has gone into the interior decoration of the cottage including memorabilia of old-time Hawaii as well as a winter sled mounted high on the wall. It has a high ceiling and feels very comfortable and airy.
It was often warm enough to sunbathe near the hot tub in the afternoon and then cold enough to use the stove in the living room to heat ourselves before going to sleep or early in the morning after waking up.
When we needed assistance, the hosts responded promptly and took care of what we needed.
Kalopa State Park and the Hawaiian Vanilla Company are both close by. To the north on the road, you can explore Honokaa, Waimea and the Waipio Valley. To the south, the road leads to Akaka Falls and the city of Hilo.
Highly recommended!
lauren s.
Apr 29, 2022
We were excited to stay here but we’re disappointed when we arrived. The cottage smells funny (particularly the fridge) like someone was a smoker once. The decor needs an update. What looks “charming” from the photos is actually quite cluttered. The kitchen misses some essentials - like a non pod coffee maker such as a French press or drip machine. The kitchen also is dated and smells like it has been used a lot.
There are no separating walls between the bedroom and the kitchen so you can hear the fridge him all night.
The mattress is old and lumpy and extremely soft. I hurt my back sleeping in it after two nights.
The location is far from most things- and this side of the island rains a lot and is overcast a lot. When they said “cooler temperatures” we just thought that meant elevation but there wasn’t really any sunshine and so we had to drive an hour to the west coast to get sun/ go to beaches.
I probably wouldn’t book here again, rather just visit the location for a day by car then not come back.
