My wife and I were looking for a quiet place to spend time away from the people and traffic of the west side of the island. This was the perfect place with a lush tropical yard and comfortable house. Jeffery and Heide we’re excellent hosts and provided us with a freshly baked loaf of bread and a bowl of fruit when we arrived. Everything you need to be comfortable is there, including a hammock which I really appreciated. If your looking for a peaceful place that’s not far from everything, this is it.

What a jewel of a place! Heidi and Jeffrey are fabulous, friendly and their menagerie of pets make their little cottage feel instantly welcoming. All the little touches (including fresh bread, fruit, and flowers) make up for the slightly hairy road to get to it. While paved, it is narrow and steep in places but takes you up into a quiet, cool forested garden away from traffic. Thank you again for a lovely stay. We'll be back as soon as we can.

First of all: we hope to come back one day! Heide & Jeffrey are fantastic hosts and provided an excellent communication beginning with our booking to saying goodbye! The location is appr 40min away from Kona airport and easy to find. We loved that the house is not in the busy beach area, but at a more quiet area where locals live. We were greeted by lovely dogs and home made bread, fresh fruits and vegetables and got tons of information how to best spend our days on big island! We loved the sounds of the coqui frogs that start at 5pm and continue throughout the night :-)! If you are sensitive to noise you should consider this before booking! If you caught too much sun at the beach you will love that it gets really cold during the night and we never used the aircondition. Every window is covered with mosquito/fly screens so you just need to worry about them when being outside of the house (but mosquitoes are what you get when staying in the jungle ;-)) … Heide did a wonderful job with the house and it was the best equipped Appartement we ever stayed at - you really don’t need to bring anything. The kitchen is fantastic, you will find snorkeling gear and even a laundry machine and dryer :-) You need a car to drive around the island no matter where you stay, but be aware that there aren’t that much street lights and it will be a 5min drive up the road to the house! It will take you appr. 10min to the next Supermarkt, 20min to the beach, 30min to a shopping and dining area and 2hrs to the volcano national park but the roads are in very good condition and it is easy to find your way around the area! Heide and Jeffrey will help you to figure out where to go and you will find lots of things to do in and around captain cook!! We had such a wonderful time on big island and the “colorful jungle cabin” played a huge role in that! Thank you for providing such a gem to your guests!! Miriam & Maximilian

We loved our stay at this cabin on the Big Island. Heidi & Jeffrey were just the most welcoming and friendly hosts I have ever dealt with. We were greeted late night in the dark for them to show us around and leave us fresh bread, jam and fruit ! The place was comfortable and perfect for relaxing after our Big Island activities. The kitchen was lovely to work in and well stocked with condiments. The bed was so comfortable. We slept so well listening to the lull of the coqui frogs. Even though it was a little tricky to get to Jeffrey's directions made it easy and we had no problems. The location was good for sightseeing north or south of us and there are some good snorkeling locations close by. Would love to go back in the coming years!! Do not miss the Captain Cook Farmer's Market on Sunday!

Jeff & Heidi were the perfect hosts! They waited up to show us around the property and even had a fruit plate and fresh made bread waiting for us. The cabin itself was perfect and much larger then we had thought! We went to sleep with the sounds of the jungle each night and woke up to beautiful bird song in the morning. A perfect location to explore all of the island - we went from Kona all the way to Hilo! We can’t wait to come back again soon! (:

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cabin in the hills. Our hosts, Jeffery and Heidi, are a sweet and engaging couple. We were there for over a week to see and experience the Kona side of the island. This cabin is secluded, secure and peaceful – there are the frogs and birds to serenade the visitor. We picked this cabin because of its location, eclectic interior and price. We were very pleased with the décor and first-class photographs and art on the walls. The cabin has character and reminded us of a Minnesota north-woods cabin crossed with a rainforest tree house. Ventilation and lighting are great. Though the cabin is quipped with a nice TV with full viewing services, we did not find the desire or need to use the TV but simply enjoyed our setting. Two things we adapted to were first the drive up the hill on a one lane road – mind the speed bumps. We got to see how many residents live, several small farms, and learned to give the traditional Hawaiian wave. The second is where to take an evening walk – the access road hill is steep. There is a nice multiuse park within a ten minute drive and it has a nice flat field to walk the perimeter or even the nearby residential zone. We would certainly stay here again and recommend that visitors to this side of the island consider this location – specially those that want to avoid the resort crowds, noise, and prices.

Wonderful situated cabin surrounded by nature with all amenities. Enough place for two people. We definitely recommend this place.

Secluded, peaceful, well-appointed, great hosts!

What a sweet spot to return home to after a day exploring the island. Private, comfortable and a very unique setting to call home for a few days.

Jeffrey and Heide have clearly made attention to detail and making their guests feel welcome and comfortable a top priority. The cabin is very well equipped and cozy. They have anticipated their guests every need from a welcome local fresh fruit/bread/eggs basket to travel coolers, to boogie boards, to snorkel equipment, to slippers, to beach mats and towels, and more. Without being intrusive, they are always available to help or suggest activities, restaurants, and more. This was our second visit to Koa Cabin and it was just as wonderful as we remembered from our visit a few years ago. We look forward to the next time.

We spent a week at Heide and Jeffrey Cumes' Koa Cabin on the Big Island and cannot recommend it highly enough. It is a funky art-laden space surrounded by green (and those weird little frogs whose chirping actually becomes comforting). A very private location but still close to the highways and byways necessary to get to anywhere in and around Kona. Heide and Jeffrey were exemplary hosts and provided everything we needed for breakfast waiting when we arrived (fresh fruit, eggs, Kona coffee, and homemade bread); extremely delicious and very much appreciated. They also shared Cupcake, their Jack Russell Terrier with us; his visits were delightful and broke the cuteness scale. Overall, nothing but good memories will be attached to our stay at Koa Cabin. Again, we cannot recommend it highly enough. One start off for the road up the hill--really not bad but one lane and slow but always new things to see.

Jeffery and Heidi were wonderful hosts. They were very friendly, welcoming and helpful, and their cabin was even more spacious and nice than it looked online. The property is a bit of a drive up a small road from the highway but the privacy and unique setting make up for it.

A beautiful place to stay

Our stay was very relaxing and private. We enjoyed exploring as much of the island we could during our time there. Heidi an Jeffrey were very kind and gracious. They gave us many helpful tips about the area and places to enjoy.❤️

Jeffery and Heide take such great care of their guests. We felt like a part of the family and enjoyed every moment at Koa Cabin.

We feel so fortunate to have found this incredibly beautiful and peaceful place to stay. Jeffrey greeted us when we arrived with Heide’s fresh bread and her lillikoi jam, eggs from their chickens and a bountiful fruit basket. Jeffrey showed us around the cabin and highlighted everything we needed to know (including the boogie boards, snorkeling gear, beach gear) available for use The cabin is situated past the main house at the end of the property, in a perfectly private (botanical) park-like setting. At night, the coqui frogs sang us to sleep and we we woke to birdsongs. This is small piece of paradise. It was by far the best vacation rental experience we've had. The cabin is amazing, warm and comfortable, and has all the amenities one could wish for. It is in a really great location, easy access to any place you might want to visit on the island. And Heide and Jeffrey were wonderful hosts – warm, interesting, generous, caring, and respectful of our privacy. We had such a great time getting to know them. Jeffrey is a serious table tennis player and has quite the setup in his house. He gave us several lessons and was a great coach – patient, encouraging and fun. We had a great time learning to play with Jeffrey. Heide and Jeffrey were the most wonderful hosts, as were the dogs, Leo and Cupcake, and the cats, Cheesewiz and Cockroach. We HIGHLY recommend Heide, Jeffrey, their animals, and their beautiful cottage! We will be back again! Until then, thank you Heide and Jeffrey for making our stay so perfect and for creating such a lovely place.

We have visited the Big Island a number of times, and have stayed everywhere from nice hotels to rented condo's, but this vacation rental beats them all. If you travel to the Big Island to experience some of the real Hawaiian life, look no further. Jeff and Heide have created this home away from home where we happily stayed for 10 days. When you first drive up the one-lane road to their property it seems daunting, but keep going and you'll be rewarded with the most serene enclave carved out of the tropical forest. As soon as you arrive, you'll understand all the great reviews. The grounds around the cabin are surrounded by a large pristine lawn of your own, isolated from the road and main house by a couple of small groves of fruit trees- you will have your own PRIVATE paradise. The cabin is traditional single-wall construction, like most of the homes on the island, providing a wonderful place to fall asleep to the sound of rain and the music of the coqui frogs. We loved the views from all the windows- thoughtfully placed to let in the tropical forest around you- like living in a secluded tree-house. The smooth koa wood floors throughout the cabin felt wonderful on our bare feet. It comes equipped with all your needs and includes all the comforts of home. Beach towels and blankets? Boogie boards, fins, and snorkels? Beach chairs, hammocks, umbrellas? They have it all there for you to use. All the beach equipment, appliances, fixtures, furniture, electronics, are very clean and well-maintained. A welcome basket of freshly picked fruit (most from their garden), fresh eggs from their hens, and even a lovely loaf of freshly baked bread and home-made jelly made from tropical fruit gets you started. The refrigerator and pantry had every condiment we needed, and Jeff brought us a sampling of cheeses. We didn't even have to go to the store for supplies for a couple of days! Jeff and Heide are wonderful and thoughtful hosts, and as long-time locals to the Big Island, will fill you in with spots to do your thing- snorkeling, shopping, farmer's marketing, dining- where you won't find the normal touristy items or crowds. We had absolutely no problems during our long stay, and only wish we could have stayed longer. We are already talking about our next visit, and we will certainly choose to stay here again.

The property was so incredibly beautiful and well taken care of and it had so many amenities. It was really more than what we asked for or ever wanted. Our hosts, Jeffrey and Heide, were incredibly caring and generous, and their communication with us was great. In addition, our famil loved visiting the baby chicks, Horsey & Ducky, and we will especially miss Cupcake and Leo. The whole place really has a lot of life and it is so tranquil. Ideal for a loving couple, or a small family, or someone seeking privacy. The location was also close to snorkeling, surfing, hiking, or quick visits to the Volcano or Hilo. I am sure there is so much that I am forgetting. This was truly a dream!

Jeffrey & Heidi are the best! They, and their lovely secluded cottage, lived up to all the wonderful 5-star reviews we read about! Would have given them and their cabin an extra 6-star rating if it was possible! We felt genuinely welcome and cared about from the moment we arrived. The setting is very private, and the owners will respect your privacy if you just want to enjoy the perfect romantic hide-away. However, Jeffrey & Heidi are very interesting & wonderful people, and make themselves available for help, visiting and almost anything else that might make your stay more enjoyable. Our 4-day stay during a full moon couldn't have been better! After previously spending 3 days each on Oahu & Maui, we agreed that this beautiful place and its wonderful hosts were definitely the highlight of our 10 day Hawaii vacation!

This is our second time staying here. I cannot say anything bad. Heide and Jeffrey are the sweetest people and will make you feel at home your entire visit. Very relaxing and tranquil. If you are looking for somewhere away from all the foot traffic this is the perfect place. I wish we never had to leave. I’m sure there will be many more visits in the future! Thank you again for your hospitality and I loved all our conversations.

I really enjoyed my stay at the Koa Cabin. As another reviewer noted, the cabin was much nicer than the photos show. It is well built, well stocked and clean. There was fresh loaf (still warm) of bread waiting for me when I arrived, along with fresh jam. There was also a huge platter of fruit and fresh eggs. The kitchen is mostly glass windows with views of the forest and gazebo and sounds of the rain, birds, crickets and coqui frogs. The appliances were new/newer. Everything worked. The loft/bedroom was cozy and the staircase had motion lights which were great to have at night. The bed was really comfortable. I spent time in the gazebo in the morning and evening. It was so nice to sit out there and enjoy the greenery and forest sounds. The market, Longs, bank, food etc. was a short drive away- the location of the cabin is convenient. The cabin was private, comfortable and I felt safe. I would stay there again. Thanks Jeffrey and Heide!

What a wonderful cabin in nature! Beautiful area! Jeffrey was great with getting me specific directions. I showed up and Heide baked a loaf of fresh bread and home made jam for me that was delicious. There was also plenty of nice fruit in the kitchen. At night, there were frogs that made some sound, but it didn’t bother me. I wish I had more time to meet with Jeffrey and play table tennis, but will try for next time. Overall, a wonderful experience!

Thank you for sharing your piece of island paradise with us. A private rural setting, minutes from premier snorkeling beaches, or art gallery strolls was just the ticket for us. Some days we would wander a bit further to famous swimming beaches, the volcano, or the largest cattle ranch, or perhaps a coffee farm or two. Evening was spent in the gazebo stargazing. The owners are available for suggestions or anything you might need. Did I mention the home made bread and jam, fruit basket, fresh eggs...heaven.

Jeffrey and Heide are amazing hosts! This is a beautiful cabin in paradise, clean, spacious with everything you need. Close to local beaches and 30 min from Kona. When we arrived Jeffrey and Heide provided us with fresh fruit, eggs and Kona coffee from their properly, amazing touch and greatly appreciated! It was our birthdays and they even gave us a card! I've been to Hawaii ten times and stayed in both resorts and condo's on all the islands. I would definitely recommend this place to friends and family and would stay here again. Thank you for an amazing stay in your piece of paradise! Eric

Everything you read about Jeffrey and Heide being amazingly welcoming hosts is true. They make this gem of a place even more special. The entire place is very well-stocked, even the kitchen. The place is so thoughtfully put together, from the construction with beautiful natural light to the furnishings. We found everything super comfortable. Bonus that there are beach supplies to use too. We even loved the coquis at night, they're like a natural sound machine. We would highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing get away on the Big Island.

My husband and I just celebrated our 20th anniversary with a trip to the big island and stay at this absolutely lovely little home away from it all. Surrounded by gorgeous tropical greenery, all kinds of fruit and macadamia nut trees to sample from, bird and frog song, cool mountain air and all the comforts of home in this perfect little getaway. We just loved the location, privacy, and how Heide and Jeffrey have thought of every detail to include in their cabin. Heide and Jeffrey not only welcomed us with a plethora of fresh fruit, homemade bread and jam, farm fresh eggs and local coffee but gave us local insight and many fabulous ideas on where to start exploring! We loved our little home base after spending our days out sightseeing, snorkeling, and enjoying fantastic meals in the nearest towns (our favorite was the Strawberry Patch suggested by Heide). Being lulled to sleep by the frog song and cool night air after a night relaxing in the beautiful gazebo right outside was heavenly. Our only regret was that we only booked 4 nights here and moved to Kailua-Kona for the last half of our trip. After staying here we missed it and wished we had skipped a different location when planning! The Sunday market in town, nearby Place of Refuge and Two-Step were hightlights to visit. We found many hidden treasures so close to the cabin, and just loved having a peaceful escape and friendly welcome by Heide and the chickens and dogs every night when we came home. The memory foam bed is super comfy, and the kitchen has everything you need to cook up all the tasty local produce. We found ourselves cooking meals and heading outside to enjoy the lovely scenery and sounds everyday. I can't recommend this lovely cabin highly enough! Staying with Heide and Jeffrey who are so delightful and thoughtful was so nice. We will definitely be back!

Everything is perfect.

Many thanks, Heide and Jeffrey! We had such a wonderful time at your lovely cabin and were so pleased to find it. We both spend a fair amount of time in hotels while traveling for work so something quiet and off the beaten path was exactly what we were looking for. It was the perfect spot for us. Thank you again for the wonderful fresh bread, fruit, jelly and mac nuts...above and beyond. It was a pleasure to meet you both, as well as your menagerie of fur and feathered friends, and we look forward to sharing your location with others. Mahalo nui loa! B & W LA, CA

We loved the cabin and its secluded situation in what felt like it’s own garden. The eggs, bread and other provisions left were delicious and most welcome. The cabin was very cosy and comfortable and going to sleep to the accompaniment of the coqui frogs very restful. Both Jeffrey and Heide were marvellous hosts and we loved the dogs too!

The Koa cabin is the perfect get-away for those who are seeking relaxation, solitude and beauty. We were lucky to be able to stay in this very comfortable, clean cabin for 8 days. Heidi and Jeffrey have obviously put a lot of love and consideration into this place, making it feel like home. They have thought of everything to make it comfortable. Upon arrival we were greeted with enthusiasm, a big bowl of fruit, delicious loaf of bread with a jar of homemade jam. There is a macadamia nut opener in the kitchen and more nuts on the ground than anyone could eat although I gave it a good try. They answered all our questions, gave us helpful tips about the area and made us feel so welcome. The lanai was our favorite place to spend our evenings. Every night after one of our adventures, my husband and I looked forward to sitting in the lanai, relaxing and staying warm and dry, even if was raining. If you are looking for a comfortable, private place to stay, look no further. This is a slice of paradise. I could write more about the delicious avocados and papayas that are yours for the picking but in order to appreciate the bounties this place offers, consider staying there. It is so worth it!

Your pictures do not do this place justice. Your cabin is beautiful and so are the surroundings. Jeffrey and Heidi are the best hosts too. They provide coffee, fruit, bread and so much more. We loved every minute here!! If you are looking for tranquility this is the place to be. We will definitely stay here again just for the wonderful feel of a home away from home. Don’t change a thing!! Laurie & Mike

We loved our week at the Koa Cabin. It was spacious but cozy and spotlessly clean. Just a few highlights: Afternoons sitting on the manicured lawn The birds (too many to mention but favourites were the pair of saffron finches that visited the picture window every morning and the flock of waxbills that bathed in the eavestrough every afternoon) The brilliant starry night skies The cool evening breezes Being greeted by the dogs and Cheez Whiz the cat The incredible welcome plate of fresh fruit (and home baked bread with lillikoi jam) Our hosts, Jeffrey and Heide, who have the hospitality gene in spades Trips to Hookane beach If we ever return to the Big Island we would love to stay at the Koa Cabin again.