Mo Snell's Coffee Farm House
House in Holualoa, HI
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
STRV 19-350348 NUC-19-0481
Mo Snell's Kona Coffee Farm is located on the historic Mamalahoa Highway on the Kona Coffee Belt.
The half-acre coffee orchard of two hundred trees surrounds two beautiful custom designed and built structures: the one bedroom farm house and a studio. The studio is not available for rent.
The farm is 1200 feet above sea-level on the slopes of Hualalai Volcano (dormant) with breath-taking views of Kona and the vast Pacific Ocean.
The higher elevation is cooler than beach side and is welcome after a day in the sun and surf.
The farm is above the hustle and bustle of Kona town.
The farm house has a spacious covered lanai and sliding teak/ glass doors between the living room and lanai that open completely onto the lanai with unobstructed 180 degree views of the Pacific Ocean. A 4 foot deep salt water lap pool adjoins the lanai. It’s 30 ft long and is not heated. On cloudy days the water will be cool.
The property is terraced with lava rock, landscaped with a variety of tropical plants and very private.
The home was designed by renown Seattle architect, Chris Snell. The architecture mimics traditional Hawaiian hale (homes) and Japanese farm houses.
The building materials are unique to the Kona-area. He incorporated lava rock walls, hand milled Ohia trees for framing and paneling. The home is constructed by the best carpenters and craftsmen on island.
The farm house is built of hand milled Ohia wood. The slider doors are teak. The kitchen cabinets are bamboo with black granite counters. The roof is galvanized metal and exposed on the interior of the home. The roof replicates the corrugated tin roofs seen on old coffee shacks. The home is exquisite in every detail. The bed room looks over the lap pool into the coffee orchard. There is a ceiling fan. The large west facing window/wall looks out over the pool and vista.
The farm is completely organic: no pesticides, nor herbicides are used. It is surrounded by jungle plants and therefore ants can hatch suddenly. We eradicate them organically upon notice .
The property is maintained by a gardener and pool services two days per month.
The property is only a ten minute drive down the mountain to Kona Town for shopping, and beautiful white sand beaches for swimming and snorkeling.
Holualoa is a quaint town located 3 miles south of the farm.
The town of Holualoa is an artist-community and home to numerous art galleries. Mamalahoa Highway is a historic road, the High Road, and runs through the heart of Kona Coffee Belt with many fascinating towns, galleries, farms and historical sites.
Looking for Kona up-country experience, then my farm is for you.
This is an agricultural area. surrounded by jungle. You will hear frogs, chickens, roosters, an occasional wild hog, and tropical birds. The architecture is open and designed to blend outdoors and indoors. If you are sensitive sleeper, consider another property.
Bring ear plugs. And if you are a light sleeper, consider another location.
The house is screened in above the sliding windows for a very open experience.
A studio cottage is also located on the property. It's not for rent.
I stay in the cottage from time to time.
Beware: I do not advertise on Craig's List. Someone has copied my VRBO posting and listed it on Craig's list-Not legitimate.
Thank you
Keywords: House
Mo Snell's Kona Coffee Farm is located on the historic Mamalahoa Highway on the Kona Coffee Belt.
The half-acre coffee orchard of two hundred trees surrounds two beautiful custom designed and built structures: the one bedroom farm house and a studio. The studio is not available for rent.
The farm is 1200 feet above sea-level on the slopes of Hualalai Volcano (dormant) with breath-taking views of Kona and the vast Pacific Ocean.
The higher elevation is cooler than beach side and is welcome after a day in the sun and surf.
The farm is above the hustle and bustle of Kona town.
The farm house has a spacious covered lanai and sliding teak/ glass doors between the living room and lanai that open completely onto the lanai with unobstructed 180 degree views of the Pacific Ocean. A 4 foot deep salt water lap pool adjoins the lanai. It’s 30 ft long and is not heated. On cloudy days the water will be cool.
The property is terraced with lava rock, landscaped with a variety of tropical plants and very private.
The home was designed by renown Seattle architect, Chris Snell. The architecture mimics traditional Hawaiian hale (homes) and Japanese farm houses.
The building materials are unique to the Kona-area. He incorporated lava rock walls, hand milled Ohia trees for framing and paneling. The home is constructed by the best carpenters and craftsmen on island.
The farm house is built of hand milled Ohia wood. The slider doors are teak. The kitchen cabinets are bamboo with black granite counters. The roof is galvanized metal and exposed on the interior of the home. The roof replicates the corrugated tin roofs seen on old coffee shacks. The home is exquisite in every detail. The bed room looks over the lap pool into the coffee orchard. There is a ceiling fan. The large west facing window/wall looks out over the pool and vista.
The farm is completely organic: no pesticides, nor herbicides are used. It is surrounded by jungle plants and therefore ants can hatch suddenly. We eradicate them organically upon notice .
The property is maintained by a gardener and pool services two days per month.
The property is only a ten minute drive down the mountain to Kona Town for shopping, and beautiful white sand beaches for swimming and snorkeling.
Holualoa is a quaint town located 3 miles south of the farm.
The town of Holualoa is an artist-community and home to numerous art galleries. Mamalahoa Highway is a historic road, the High Road, and runs through the heart of Kona Coffee Belt with many fascinating towns, galleries, farms and historical sites.
Looking for Kona up-country experience, then my farm is for you.
This is an agricultural area. surrounded by jungle. You will hear frogs, chickens, roosters, an occasional wild hog, and tropical birds. The architecture is open and designed to blend outdoors and indoors. If you are sensitive sleeper, consider another property.
Bring ear plugs. And if you are a light sleeper, consider another location.
The house is screened in above the sliding windows for a very open experience.
A studio cottage is also located on the property. It's not for rent.
I stay in the cottage from time to time.
Beware: I do not advertise on Craig's List. Someone has copied my VRBO posting and listed it on Craig's list-Not legitimate.
Thank you
Keywords: House
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Map of Holualoa, HI
$$$$
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
The property is breathtakingly beautiful with stunning views, well-equipped facilities, and a serene atmosphere. It offers a truly magical and relaxing experience, perfect for a romantic getaway or special occasion.
5.0 / 5.0
We've stayed here close to a dozen times over the past 15 years. It is always perfect, or nearly so, for us. This trip we noticed some upgrades/refresh on some things like the dishwasher, and the grounds were particularly lovely and we'll kept this time. If you don'tike the sound s of nature at night bring earplugs biut the coakie frogs, birdsong and chickens we're soothingusic to our ears.
5.0 / 5.0
My husband and I stayed 3 nights as part of our time on the Big Island. We loved this property! It was wonderful being fully immersed in the lush, tropical fruit trees. We loved the open air concept and sounds of nature during the night and morning. We did bring a travel sound machine to help with the noise. Unfortunately the pool was too cold to swim in. My only recommendation would be to provide guests with a standing fan to move into the bathroom as needed. Often the air was very still and warm making it hard for the room to cool down. Beautiful views and loved getting away from the city, but everything was a short drive away. Would definitely stay again!
5.0 / 5.0
Not only are the gardens and views incredible, but the construction details of the house itself are amazing in their precision and execution. For me, who is interested in those things, it could not have been a better stay.
5.0 / 5.0
The property was exactly as advertised. The grounds are lush and the whole property has an old world Hawaii feel! The breezes through the house were great. We enjoyed opening up the house and letting the cool air flow through!
5.0 / 5.0
Absolutely lovely property and the quality of build and obvious care taken is such a refreshing contrast to the general quality of vacation rentals.
5.0 / 5.0
Loved this place. Very unique layout and architecture — everything about it was really thoughtful. Location is secluded and has a beautiful view. Definitely nice to be upland and out of the heat down in Kona and Kohala.
5.0 / 5.0
It was relaxing, very private, comfortable. The house was beautifully designed. Loved the sliding doors that open to the outdoors. We would definitely stay again
5.0 / 5.0
Mo's farmhouse lived up to all our expectations and then much beyond. The moment we entered we were at home. The sunsets and views from the patio were gorgeous.
The house itself is very warm and cozy. It is equipped with everything you need. The weather was beautiful duriyour stay. It rained twice in late afternoon and that was a magical experience.
The house is buzzing with nature with the lush garden and a cute coffee farm. We picked mulberries and sweet lemons. The small infinity pool is very cut. You will hear countless birds in the morning - and roosters. For us that was quite soothing.
You can see stars right from the bed and although we could not get a clear sky at night duriyour stay we did get a glimpse of the stars on one night.
All in all this was a magical experience for us. We came for our 25th anniversary and we could not have picked a better place!
Thank you Mo for allowing us to experience your wonderful farmhouse.
5.0 / 5.0
This is such a special place! We stayed here during a busy wedding weekend and it was the perfect quiet respite. The house and views are stunning, of course, but there are so many thoughtful touches throughout that truly set this home apart: the beautifully maintained grounds, the seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces, the handmade ceramics throughout the house. My husband is a light sleeper but he loved falling asleep to the frog song. We’re so grateful that Mo has chosen to share this property with guests!
5.0 / 5.0
Incredible host. Beautiful garden. With extraordinary view. We were so happy here. Thank you
5.0 / 5.0
We LOVED our stay at Motter's beautiful Hawaiian home! It is high above Kailua Kona with an amazing view of the coastline below. The plantation animals that others write about are indeed a bit noisy with an occasional rooster noise in the middle of the night. But, they always die right back down and allow for blissful sleep. And, all the fun noises add to the charm of the place! There are abundant coffee farms along the historic road you take to get the house. The cleaning of the unit was impeccable. The owner was VERY responsive to our communications and was so kind as to encourage us to pick any fruit on the property during our stay. We will be back- such a lovely home and host!!
5.0 / 5.0
This was the most AMAZING VRBO property we've ever stayed in. Everything about the grounds and home are restorative. Fresh fruit grows on the trees, beautiful plants surround you at every turn, the bed is comfortable, the pool is peaceful and the view cannot be beat. No need to go out at night - we picked up fresh produce and fish each day from the local markets and cooked at home. The owner's descriptions are 100% accurate, so if you want quiet in the morning...choose another place. But if you love being a part of nature...this is for you. This place is truly special. Thank you to Mo for allowing us to experience Chris' vision. It's perfection and we can't wait to return.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely home with a private amazing view. We loved our short stay and can’t wait to return.
5.0 / 5.0
My husband and I stayed at Mo’s place for the entire duration of our honeymoon and we will certainly be back. The home itself is incredible. The architecture and all of the details are so warm and welcoming. The property is stunning. We picked lemons for our water and found ripe avocados on the property we used for toast and guacamole. We opened the doors before sunrise every morning and watched the sunset almost every night from the back patio. It is the most beautiful home we have ever been to. There were plenty of provisions and linens for our week-long stay. We have not one bad thing to say and we have already said when we come back to Kona, we will come back here. If you are looking for a beautiful, private, romantic place to stay, this is it. We cannot recommend Mo’s home more.
5.0 / 5.0
My husband and I spent part of our honeymoon at this marvelous and magical place. Not only was it everything we hoped for, but it was beyond. The sea view was spectacular, and the jungle noises lulled us to sleep and enhanced the experience. The curated architecture and art work, and the history of the construction is clearly imbued with the love that has gone into the creation of this space. Need I say more...? Stay here if you can.
5.0 / 5.0
It’s even better than the photos!
5.0 / 5.0
Privacy & a view, Mo's place does not disappoint.
5.0 / 5.0
Absolutely loved the open living spaces with nature. The Jungle noises were wonderful (it is loud at night). The property is beautiful. We didn’t use the pool much at all as it fairly chilly. We usually got sun in the mornings until around lunch then mostly cloudy which was fine as it was a perfect temp but not for swimming.
We would definitely stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful, private property with amazing views and beautiful home. Perfect spot to visit all areas on the Big Island. The pictures online are accurate, but do not capture the true beauty of this property.
5.0 / 5.0
Truly a treat to stay at this amazing property! This property will relax you from its simplicity, the manicured grounds, the priceless view to the late night symphony of the jungle. I’ve been coming to Kona since ‘95, and this truly is a special place. We look forward to return to this property!
5.0 / 5.0
This is one of the most perfect domestic environments I have ever had the privilge to be in. A beautiful private stage on which to perform a vacation and an impeccable temple to reflect on it. I initially felt cared for by the property, which has been crafted with love, skill and precision, but by week’s end I felt the urge to care for it so that others could share my exprience.
5.0 / 5.0
The coffee farm is magical! I would give it a million stars if I could. I am already looking to book another stay before then end of 2023. Cannot wait to stay again!
5.0 / 5.0
What a magical place, we did not want to leave. Motter’s home was 10 times better in person, the sunsets are stunning. There’s a beautiful view everywhere you look. She was also incredibly sweet and flexible. I would recommend this place 100%, full kitchen, close to town, and close to the airport. Thank you so much for having us.
5.0 / 5.0
I can’t recommend this property enough! The architecture, the lovely gardens and coffee orchard and the privacy far exceeded our expectations.
It was clean, comfortable and a quick 10-15 mins to Kona. We arrived the day after a tropical storm and Mo was kind enough to find out if there was any damage to the island that could impact our stay.
We were so pleased with Mo’s property that we already scheduled a return trip!
Mahalo Mo!
5.0 / 5.0
Private location but close to activities. Amazing place with everything you need.
5.0 / 5.0
Very nice place , clean and beautiful. The view was perfect pool was chilly but very nice. Roosters were loud but earplugs work great. Very peaceful!!!!
5.0 / 5.0
The design of the home makes it feel that you're outside in nature from every room. It's not only beautiful on the inside, but the grounds are amazing as well. We would absolutely choose to stay at Mo's farm house if we ever make it back to the big island.
5.0 / 5.0
This place was incredible. Everything was as advertised, check in / out was super easy. The location was awesome, far enough away to be an escape but easy assess to everything that we wanted to do on the island. 10/10. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
5.0 / 5.0
The pictures don't do the property justice. It is a stunning property--extremely private and very comfortable. The views are just unmatched. We really loved the property, and the property owner made directions and check-in a breeze. Mo is very forthcoming about night noise, and I do recommend earplugs for sleeping. The frogs at night are not a nuisance, but the nearby roosters that are being raised by a neighbor crow almost constantly starting very early.
5.0 / 5.0
This is a beautiful home in a setting away from the hustle of everyday life. A spectacular view and a perfectly appointed home with all the amenities. Please do bring good earplugs as the resident roosters begin very early in the day.
We needed to rest and relax on our vacation and this property provided that. Highly recommend for those seeking privacy and relaxation.
5.0 / 5.0
My wife and I booked three nights at this property almost a year ago, and the wait was worth it. Our only regret was not booking a whole week here. Mo Snell's coffee farm house exceeded all our expectations and is so warm, inviting, and peaceful that you'll want to forgo the rest of the island and just stay in all day long. The owner and her husband designed and built this place with the help of their friends, and you can feel the care and love that went into its construction in every detail. We feel like a couple of lucky ducks to have spent any time here, we hope someday soon we can return. Thank you Mo Snell for sharing your private paradise with us!
5.0 / 5.0
What a wonderful property! The house is quite unique, I love the huge doors you can open the entire house up. The brightness is wonderful. No shades on windows so make sure to bring your sleeping mask for the morning. Definitely wild chickens and roosters, but it's easy to ignore after your first day. My husband made makeshift ear plugs and that worked well for him. Oh and bug spray!!!!! We were almost in panic mode before we found a can on top of the refrigerator. We were ready to go out and grab our own if we didn't find any! So that's def needed. I can't find anything negative to bring up at all. Even met the gardeners and they were lovely as well. Such a relaxing time. Aloha spirit lives strong here. It's definitely marked as a favorite and will be back.
5.0 / 5.0
The Farm House was amazing!! The listing and pictures do not do this house justice. It was a great place to start a vacation and relax. The grounds are beautiful and the house is amazing and one of a kind. The daily and nightly sounds are relaxing and create a serene environment. Directions to the house were very easy to follow and host ensured we had made it and everything we needed. It was over casted days during our stay, which did cause the pool to be very chilly, but helped cool you off and wake you up after a busy day. The views and sounds are already missed, and we look forward to visiting the farm house in the future. Hard to beat that shower view!!!! Thank you.
5.0 / 5.0
What a wonderful place to refresh and reconnect. Will definitely be back.
5.0 / 5.0
Loved the place, perfect for those who need that quite place to just relax and take away the normal day to day grind. Close enough to town to get ever thing you need. Nice an cool, since it is up high in altitude, with a great view.
5.0 / 5.0
The home is an ohmage to traditional Hawiian architecture and is beautifully complemented with wonderful gardens. Truly a Hawaiian experience and a tropical paradise. Hope to return annually. There are no words that can express our feeling of harmony with nature and the way the house invites one to resonate with the environment.
Mahalo
5.0 / 5.0
Absolutely loved this stay!! Was the perfect place to celebrate our 20th. Close to town but away from the crowds and a beautiful view at every turn. We will definitely return! Thank you Mo!!
5.0 / 5.0
Location close to town; vehicle required for beach, store and restaurant access.; fresh fruit available on property; lap pool is a great addition
5.0 / 5.0
This was our 3rd time staying at Mo's Coffee Farm House. We love the location and design of the house.
5.0 / 5.0
My wife and I stayed at this property for our 10 year anniversary. From the moment we arrived we knew that we had made a fantastic choice! This property is absolutely stunning. I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting the big island looking for a more secluded place to stay!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Holualoa?
The average price for a rental in Holualoa is $302 per night. This rental is $296 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Mo Snell's Coffee Farm House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Mo Snell's Coffee Farm House. Enjoy the water!
Is Mo Snell's Coffee Farm House pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Mo Snell's Coffee Farm House?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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