We had been in a VRBO two houses down - 9 yrs ago so knew all about the area - no surprizes except the new housing . Loved watching the waves and going to sleep with doors open and waves crashing in. Away from the city and quiet nights is what we want. Adequet internet and TV for those few lazy days. Place is spacious comfortable and clean. What else does anyone need? The skinny dipping teenagers a couple houses down one afternoon were a bonus. Kona is an hour way on a winding road, but that was well known to us and is not a problem as we dont care to visit the city we went the other direction mostly and visited the wilds.

First of all…we can’t say enough about the property’s owners. They are down to earth people who made us feel so much at home. They gave us tips on places to go and things to do. If we needed anything or had any questions they immediately responded. The house is very comfortable and homey but the view is absolutely breathtaking. If you are looking for a place to relax or a base to come and go from, we promise you will not be disappointed!! We didn’t want to leave and even though this was a bucket list vacation, we will probably go back!

Awesome spot. So quiet at night and good to look at stars from. Just what we needed. Daniel is an awesome host. Very helpful with vacation ideas . We did most of them and loved it. Kitchen very well stocked. It has everything. Will come back for sure. If you can arrive at daytime....not a bad idea. I still arrived at night with no issues just take your time.

We enjoyed our stay at the oceanfront house. The ocean view was amazing. The house was clean and fully stocked. The beds were very comfortable. The location was great. We found a great snorkeling area in the nearby Honomalino beach. We had the entire beach to ourselves. We enjoyed our morning hikes to the lava rock field at the end of the street. The star gazing was amazing. During our stay, it was very hot and humid. The fans and windows were inadequate to cool down the house at night. We wished the house had covered patios in the back to enjoy the house in the afternoon. Overall we enjoyed our peaceful stay and recommended this home to our friends.

Excellent place to stay if you want to get away from resort areas. Friendly neighborhood

Great spot….beautiful ocean view. Has everything you’ll need. Although it states they have things like shampoos and body soap. There was none…except for what maybe someone accidentally left from previous stay. Hosts are incredibly nice….communication with them is awesome. We ran out of a couple things and they got it to us super fast! Just an important fyi to anyone wanting to travel a bunch into Kona and such. This cute and quiet place is an hour away. And the road down to this really cute neighborhood and place is extremely winding…and at times nerve wracking…..especially in the dark. If you don’t mind the drive…this place is a sweet gem! And….the sunsets are out of this world!!

The host was great and the house nice and clean. If you want remote with lots of stars and quiet by the ocean then this is great. About 45 minutes from the world but not an issue for us. If you need civilization then maybe not for you.

This is where you want to go to escape from the hotel zone tourist traps. No time share presentations! Dan and Mindy are the perfect hosts. Thank you Mindy for that wonderful brunch talking story about life on the Big Island in this very special niche community. You'll be in a 2-bdrm home with full kitchen and a view of the stars from the sliding ocean-facing bedroom doors to kill for. It's life on the rocks (lava rocks). And large sliding doors throughout the home to showcase the lava shelf meeting the ocean. Great snorking off of a quaint dock about a block away. You'll experience the rural life of the modern day islander living at the base of a volcano. (But the technology is there too - high speed internet connection providing seamless video streaming if you bring your own device.) Be prepared for the thrill of an 11-minute drive down a winding mountain road to arrive. Not for the faint-hearted - but the road is paved and well-maintained, unlike some other roads like this in Hawaii. No need for a 4-wheeler. And part of the overall experience. Great beaches within 20-30 minutes drive once up on the highway. However - expect to encounter the full-on nature experience - which included the occasion buggy or tiny mosquito that inhabit the laval rocks surrounding all the homes in this type of setting. Not the Four Seasons. But definitely for the one who chooses to experience the road less travelled.

Was a great choice for our stay in Hawaii! The oceanfront views were a spectacular way to start and end our days, soaking in the beauty of the morning sunrise and the amazing sunsets right over the water. The home was very spacious and well cared for. With no shade and no AC there were times it got rather warm, however we used this time to explore and enjoy the island. Dan is great, he provided a lot of information that was helpful during our stay; both in regards to the house and around the island. With a just a short walk we were able to access the ocean for some morning snorkeling; the access however, even with the steps, can be a bit tricky as the steps can be slick and the waves crashing in. Overall it’s an excellent home and would definitely stay here again!

We had a wonderful time staying at this house. If you are looking for a lovely house with an amazing view and away from the hustle of the tourist areas, then this is where you want to be. This is exactly what we were looking for! Every night we viewed fantastic sunsets. We didn't eat at a restaurant for dinner the entire time because it was so incredible to be there! The home was comfortable, nicely furnished, well equipped and in good condition. Because you're in a rather remote area, you need to watch water consumption, so you have to be willing to deal with this and not have a dishwasher. To us, it was totally worth it. Dan was a great host. He made great recommendations to us once he knew that we were interested in great snorkeling beaches. Of course we also went to Volcano National Park and visited Pahoa where the last eruption took place. While we were there, there was a threat of a tropical storm predicted to hit the Big Island. Dan spent a lot of time reassuring us that storms don't hit that part of the island but still made the necessary preparations. He came over to the house to talk to us and then kept us updated through text. He was right, we did not get a drop of rain! The storm veered south, though the Hilo side of the island did get some impact. We also met so many nice neighbors. We felt very comfortable there and would take a walk every morning. Thank you Dan for your hospitality and opening your home to us. Regards, Shelley and Gil

We had an amazing stay on the oceanfront. Dan was great in communicating details of the unit, places to visit and eat and was available to answer any questions. Would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing vacation spot.

Coming from the Chicagoland area, I could not have asked for a more peaceful, paradise vacation! Don’t get me wrong, we explored literally all around the big island, immersing ourselves in all it had to offer. But to wake up and fall asleep to the sights and sounds that Dan’s home had to offer though, well that’s just what the doctor ordered (recharge, reset, rebalance, etc) and it really made the vacation! The house was spacious, clean, breezy (the ocean…LOVE), and had everything we needed! The night sky is incredible! We also witnessed rainbows over the ocean multiple times! The neighborhood itself was very quiet. I’m not a fan of some of the roads we experienced on the island, but that’s just me and my nerves…LOL. Dan is an awesome guy with a lot of knowledge and great recommendations, and is easy to get ahold of if needed

This is a great house in a great location. It is a little further out from the "tourist" areas but if you are looking for peace and quiet and a home right on the coast, i highly recommend staying here!

Secluded area with great snorkeling just steps away. We wanted to be closer to hiking in the southern part of the island. Roomy house with everything we needed. I would book this property again.

This is a unbelievable property about 40 feet from the cost of the ocean. It's located about an hour away from touristy Kona about an 1.5 hours from the Volcanoes. This is the place you want to be if you want to sit and listen to the ocean under the bright blue sky or the vibrant stars with no distractions. Sleeping with the ocean right outside your door makes for a wonderful nature soundtrack. The drive from the highway is very winding so beware if you get carsick. Overall our stay was beyond words & we would definitely recommend to friends.

The property was perfect. Spacious, clean and amazing front water views. The property is a bit close to water for small children but I had my kids run around mainly without shoes and they did not dare to step on the rocks! There is an awesome paved patio the kids enjoyed time on and of course inside the residence running back and forth! Only tiny complaint would be the drive down and up the main street to get there. It’s a good 10 minute drive of steep turns and curves but totally worth the views. Thank you for having us!

We enjoyed 6 nights at this gorgeous location. As a family of 5, it was perfect for all of our needs. Well appointed and very comfortable. The views are out of this world!

We love this vacation rental. This was our third stay. Hope to return soon!

One of a kind, hear the ocean, surrounded by the lava landscape.... Yes, the place could use some updates, and it is quite a ways from stores and restaurants. But the place is huge and the kitchen is outfitted so you can cook up a storm. If you want to feel like you are in a retreat and be so close to the ocean, that you can fall asleep to the sound of the ocean, then this is the place for you. There are nearby farms and fruit is available fresh from the stands in the neighborhood. Beaches close by, one you can hike to and usually just you or one or two other people. There were dolphins in the bay when we went. Hard to beat.

The property owner Daniel was a pleasure to work with. The house was so beautiful, and comfortable to live in. And you have the added bonus of Danial’s knowledge of the island for great sightseeing destinations Known only to locals.

We had a marvelous time at the Captain Cook house! Communication with Dan couldn't have been better and the house was exactly as described. We would definitely recommend this property!!

What a perfect property if you are looking for seclusion and less “tourist”! The house was perfect for my fiancé and I. Hearing the waves all day and night was spectacular and the property owners were very accommodating and super helpful! So many things to do, just make sure you find the very close, local beach, so pretty!

The house is on the water so the beautiful ocean view is just what the soul needs. Ou host, Dan was very accommodating, the place clean and comfortable.

Wonderful home and such a unique and beautiful area!

This is a well maintained house and really great for family vacation. We have family four stary on this good view property for one week and house has everything than I expected. I will go back if I will come back next time. But it will take around one hour drive to Kona. Dan response my any question very quickly. Thanks Dan.

We enjoyed the peaceful setting with little to no light pollution.. Great location halfway between Kona and Volcano. Will miss waking up to the waves just outside our bedroom door.

OMG is this house ever in the perfect spot. My wife and I visited Hawaii before but stayed in the resort areas. This was so much more relaxing. House was clean, modern, comfortable, and very well appointed. We shopped at the local grocery 25 minutes away, picked-up fresh fruit at roadside stands, and bought coffee right from the farms and roasters in the area. So serene, peaceful, and quiet. Very quiet, pretty much the only sounds were those of the waves crashing and the occasional birds calling. No traffic, no planes, no loud drunk spring breakers. Sitting in the house and on the back patio we saw so many stars at night and even saw a couple of whales breaching one afternoon as we watched the sunset. Will definitely return here when again on this island.

Had a great time. The owner was very nice. Gave us lots of tips for our next place in Hilo. Will definately be back

Beautiful home within feet of the ocean with great views. Dan is knowledgeable of the area with great advise on quite, relaxing areas away from the crowds to spend some of your valuable vacation days. When something unexpected came up he was able to lead us to someone that could help, going that extra step to make sure all our needs was addressed. The home had everything we needed. Whale watching while eating breakfast at the outside table is a definite plus.

Ocean breezes, spray from crashing waves, sunsets on the lanai, shooting stars at night, I love this place. The house is better than described, every ocean facing wall is a sliding glass door with screens. We were outside even when inside. Everything was clean when we got there. The kitchen was well stocked and the living area plenty large. Tables inside and out with plenty of outdoor chairs. Fans in every room made the temperature fine when there was a pause in the breezes. We are already contemplating our next visit.

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Dan's place! A beautifully designed bungalow right on the sea... Waves and sunsets and peace for your soul, and visits from some delightful goats, too! Dan is the world's greatest VRBO host, he has an amazing amount of information about the area and the entire big island. Mahalo, Dan!

Dan is very familiar with the island and he readily shared his knowledge with us. He made sure we have a pleasant stay. His house is big, clean and well stocked.