We celebrated our second honeymoon and it was just exceptional. Jill was an awesome host, and her mermaid studio was perfect. Very clean and a great place to relax after exploring the Island. Nestled in a quiet area with a two minute walk ro a quaint local beach. The place has a very zen feel with unique decor. My wife loved the out door shower. If you want a fun and memorable experience come visit jill in her mermaid studio, you won't be disappointed.

Our stay at Jill's Mermaid cottage was Awesome! Jill is an excellent host who made us feel truly welcome and was on site but far from intrusive. The grounds (her yard) is an oasis that makes you feel like you're in your own island paradise. Jill, Thank you and we hope to stay with you again, Marilyn & Myles

We chose this place due to it's proximity to Captain Cook, as we wanted to hike the monument trail and snorkel at Kealakekua Bay. It was absolutely perfect for what we needed! Jill was there to greet us when we arrived and was readily available if we needed anything. The room was clean and very well appointed with everything we could possibly need. It is not too far away from Kailua-Kona, and right in the heart of coffee country! We would definitely stay here again!

Quiet location for enjoying snorkeling and sunsets ❤️

I booked here specifically for snorkelling in Kelakekua Bay. This was the perfect location. I rented kayaks 3 times from Ehu and Kai Adventures to cross the bay. Their launch site is a 90 second walk from this suite. Also, it's only a 10 minute drive to 2-Step Beach. The accommodation is one very large room with additional outdoor table, lounge, shower etc. It's comfortable and has all you need. The village is small and peaceful. Jill was helpful, kind and cheerful. (The snorkelling at the Capt. Cook monument and at 2-Step Beach is astounding.)

Host was wonderful! 2 minute walk to the beach. Awesome place to stay.

Our stay was great. Perfect location to snorkel captain cook. Only a half a block walk to the kayak launch spot

We enjoyed the location, very close to Manini Beach, kayaking and snorkeling. The apartment is spacious, nicely decorated and well equipped. The beautiful garden was a bonus with fresh mangoes! Gracious owner was always available and helpful.

My Mom and I had such a nice time at Sweet Mermaid Studio. Beautiful surroundings, short walk to Manini Beach, comfortable beds, and the studio had more than everything we needed. Loved the gorgeous outdoor shower too. I would for sure recommend to family and friends.

Excellent

We wanted a place to stay so that we could snorkel around the Captain Cook area and found out one way to do this is renting kayaks. The kayak launch spot is about a block away so we could just walk to it. The studio itself is extremely spacious and was a great space for us to also rest, regroup and repack for our flight out the next day. It is a bit of a drive down from all the restaurants and stores so heed the owner's advise to stock up prior to the drive down the hill!

Nice large studio with two beds artistically decorated - short walk to beach A bit of a distance from stores and restaurants so plan accordingly

Way bigger than I imagined and I loved how it was decorated. Walking distance to the ocean and the studio is well equipped with anything you might need. I would absolutely stay here again.

Great place to stay for kayaking captain cook and 2-step -if you don’t happen to go during a high surf warning like we did. However the hikes and nature nearby and the lush peaceful surroundings of the unit made up for a drive back toward Kona to get a snorkel boat. Could hear the upstairs residents - but not much and not during quiet times. The cats will visit if you invite them and stay away if you don’t. Jill was available if we needed anything but not intrusive. Would book again.

We were nervous driving down the one lane road to our location but once there the studio space had everything we needed for our relaxing stay in Captain Cook. We liked being able to walk to the little beach area where we snorkeled for the first time and sitting on the patio eating our meals. The artwork and decor was the best!

Ms. Jill was a very thoughtful, kind and warm-hearted hostess who did her best to make sure we had an enjoyable stay! Her place is furnished and decorated in a very artistic fashion!

We loved our stay here, the property was comfortable and inviting. With the shade and fans, the unit stays a comfortable temperature even though there was no AC (something I was slightly concerned about prior to booking). The location is great, nice quiet neighborhood, right next to some of the best snorkeling on the island. The kitchenette was just the right size, we were able to make breakfast and lunch most days and even BBQ'd for dinner a couple of times. The host (and her kitties) is very welcoming while also giving plenty of privacy. My only minor complaint is that the bed is a little uncomfortable. Jill, if you're planning to do any upgrades in the future, I would recommend a new mattress or maybe some kind of mattress topper. This was still a 10/10 experience for us though and we can't wait to return. Mahalo!

We stayed 2 nights in Aug, 2022. The property is the entire bottom floor of one of two houses on the property. The owner lives in the other house, and we believe that a long-term renter may live in the upper floor of the rented property, but we never saw him/her. The upper and lower floors are completely unconnected. The property is in a mostly quiet, small residential neighborhood, one block from Manini "Beach", which is actually a nice grassy park with lava coastline and path, and a narrow sandy gap where you could enter the water for swimming. This park has a nice vibe (except for one nosy neighbor policing suntan lotion...we were wearing the right type so she "allowed" us to enter the public park). The neighborhood is really only a few square blocks, and the vibe is mostly older/local Hawai'i with coqui frogs, roosters, overgrown jungle, raw lava, and everything from fancy houses to surfer shacks. The best part about this property is its location. Two Step is a popular snorkeling site only a few minutes south, one of the best spots on the whole island. As an added bonus, adjacent to Two Step is Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, which is an interesting and pleasant brief diversion when you're not snorkeling the bay. Furthermore, the neighborhood where the property is located is also a favorite access point to rent kayaks to paddle to the Captain Cook monument and Kealakekua Bay: another top snorkeling spot. Each morning, dozens of cars descend upon the neighborhood and park, so they can get kayaks and go out on the bay. This happens a few blocks away from the rental property, so there was no impact on us. The property is exactly as advertised: a modest studio with most of a kitchen (hot plate, no stove/oven), no AC, and private outdoor shower. The unit is *much* bigger than it looks in the photos...there is more space than you could possibly need. As a cold-water wimp, I was concerned about the shower, but it was fully heated and very pleasant. The lack of AC was also not a problem, as the surrounding garden is cool and shady. The unit was clean, well-stocked, comfortable, and the wifi worked. The owner was gracious and polite, and gave us some starfruit from her tree, but mostly left us alone which was fine with us. We wanted an affordable, comfortable unit with minimal drive to the best snorkeling in the area. That's what we got. If you want a luxury beachfront condo, look elsewhere. We'll be back here. Highly recommended.

Loved this little gem. Everything we could need for a long weekend away. Beautiful garden and outdoor shower. Jill was Friendly and helpful. Would recommend.

Wonderful location. Jill was a delightful host; the fresh mangos from her tree were a welcome treat! A spacious studio from which to explore the Captain Cook area. Mahalo Jill!

We loved staying at this wonderful home in one of the best locations ever. You’re right there at captain cook. Jill was a great host, friendly, easy to reach and very accommodating (you can just yell up to the house :-) property is lovely. I would stay again

Our 6 night stay at Mermaid Studio was a pleasurable delight. We wished for an experience that captured a piece of the beauty there in Hawaii and found it at Jill’s ( our host) lovely space. A very comfortable large studio with a well designed kitchen area that contained all that would meet one’s needs. Ripe, juicy mangoes were a wonderful treat waiting in the refrigerator for us. As a talented artist our host provided a pleasant area in which to relax and enjoy. ( Be sure to visit her eclectic Art Studio up on the heights.) Outside the sliding door of the studio Paradise awaits - the scenery is one of lushness and beauty of multi fruit trees, palms of varying size, flowers- even a water garden. Loved it all. Located nearby one can rent kayaks( very reasonable) to explore Captain Cook’s monument across the bay- great snorkeling there. Also a beach ( 5 min walk) beautiful , tho many rocks that can inhibit thoughts of a swim. Would highly recommend Mermaid Studio to those looking for an amazing /unforgettable adventure in Hawaii! Our warm thanks, again, to our helpful host, Jill.

What an incredible place. We especially loved the fresh mangoes right from the trees! Highly recommend.

We loved our 10 day stay in Honaunau. A wonderful base for exploring the Kona coast and the Honaunau area for the best snorkeling. Swimming in the bay is glorious. The mermaid rental was spacious and comfortable. The full size frig and cooking appliances made it feel like home. Jill was always a phone call away and helped us with snorkel gear and other beach necessities 🌴 The patio overlooking the pond and the garden was truly a little piece of heaven. Hard to say goodbye to, but we part with an Aloha. Until we meet again. Maholo to Jill and to Hawaii 🌺

When our rental of a nearby house was cancelled by the owner, we had to find an alternative but luckily ended up discovering this gem. The main room is very large and perfectly decorated & equipped, there's also a small bathroom with toilet & sink. The real beauty of this place is outside, the shower was amazing and the lily pond so gorgeous! There were 4 varieties of mango and numerous banana & papaya trees scattered around the property. Jill, the owner was a delight to talk with and was around if we needed her. Access to the ocean was super easy, Manini Beach was within a block walk one way and kayak rentals the other (the Big Island Canoe guys were real friendly and reasonably priced). The only issue we had was that 4 days was nowhere near long enough... we'll definitely stay longer next time!

Beautiful suite on a gorgeous jungle-y property a short walk to the ocean. Love the outdoor shower, furnishings and the open floor layout. Great location on the island as well!

. Low key. Need to be prepared to drive as 15 minutes from any store. An old Hawaii non commercial experience. Just what I wanted.

We couldn’t have asked for more from Jill’s mermaid studio. It was the perfect space for two people, and the property itself is serene. Beautiful local beaches are an easy walk away. I have family in Kona and have stayed north of the city center many times - but it was a great experience to get to know this part of town. The location is a bit removed from hustle and bustle, but if you’re looking for an escape this is absolutely the spot.

We loved it - comfortable, intimate, lush and beautifully maintained - Jill is very accommodating host.

We loved the large studio with its high ceilings, generous supplies (lots of towels!!), and super outdoor shower. The best thing was Jill was a very nice and helpful host (she went out of her way to accommodate an early check-in request) but we also had plenty of privacy. It is less than 5 minutes walk to Manini Beach Park or to kayaking. Street has funky Honaunau feeling. I would stay here again and would recommend.

This property is superbly located. We could hear the ocean at night. Great walks down the rugged beach to the left to see amazing blow holes. The room was much larger than the pictures make it, open floor plan, very colorful and private. Everything we needed. Don’t miss the outdoor shower!

Well cared for and maintained very large studio in a garden environment. Very comfortable amenities with well stocked kitchen/cooking equipment. Quiet and secluded location.