My son and his girlfriend got engaged in Kona, they were staying with friend's but my husband and I wanted a special place for them to go after they got engaged for 2 nights, Not only was Gale available to help with location for the engagement, she helped me set up a special Champagne toast for when my son and fiance arrived. They said it was the most beautiful place ever and that it was an Epic experience. Thank you Gale for providing the perfect romantic spot and all your help!

We stayed 5 nights at The Cottage at Ohia Place and enjoyed every minute. Immaculate gardens dominate this property and gorgeous birds call them home. The stunning cottage with beautiful wood elements captures the natural essence of the island. With unmatched distant ocean vistas, this location makes you want to spend the entire day on the lanai taking it all in, especially the sunsets that are never the same with colors that last for an hour. Our host had every detail covered and spent time helping us learn about the property and the island. The cottage had every amenity we could wish for indoors and even a second shower outdoors surrounded by private, gorgeous lava rock walls in the garden. Our stay was beyond wonderful and we'll be back!

Let me start with the negatives….ok there were none. This was a great place in a great location with a fantastic host. My wife is often hesitant to stay at a VRBO because you do not always know what you are going to get. This place shattered all of our expectations. We have stayed at the Four Seasons on the Big Island and these accommodations rival it. Beautiful bathroom and shower, comfortable bed, perfect kitchen and laundry. The grounds were pristinely manicured and beautifully designed. The outdoor shower was a nice touch. And everything was so so so clean. It was like we were the first people ever to stay here (and we were not). All the appliances and kitchen gadgets seemed unused. Amazing. Parking is easy and Gail even supplied beach towels, beach chairs and coolers if we wanted them. We went to a resort for the last few days on the big island but we wish we would have stayed longer at the VRBO. My only worry in singing such high praises is that it may not be booked when we come back. 😀

TThis cottage is one of a kind, tucked away on a family estate, approximately 5 miles above the shoreline of Kailua-Kona. It's on a quite hidden road, set back into a beautiful Hawaiian family estate. It's secure with a locked gate. The cottage has been impeccably thought out. The host personally furnished and maintains the interior of the property, and nothing has been left out. The cottage and interior are so well maintained that you feel like you are the first guest. From beach towels to outdoor shower, to umbrellas to ponchos to a yoga mat, you have it all. She greeted us on our arrival with a wonderful loaf of bread made from Hawaiian Apple bananas and did a very informative walkthrough of the property. You are sure to create many memories as we did, sitting out at the front lanai overlooking the beautiful, landscaped garden and listening to the sounds of the Hawaiian wildlife. If you are looking for a cozy, comfortable, peaceful place yet only minutes away from the shoreline and the city, look no further.

We had a wonderful, restful and peaceful stay at this beautiful cottage.. Gale is a wonderful host who works hard to pay attention to every detail. Her Place was incredibly clean and lovingly stocked with extra touches like a yoga mat, a spice rack, condiments in the fridge amd an air printer. Her grounds are extraordinary. We hope to visit her again.

Loved our stay at Gale’s. Super private and amazing views. This is our favorite area to stay on the island because it’s convenient to everything but also tucked away and completely private. Enjoyed all our breakfasts on the lanai and a few dinners watching the sunset. The cottage is so well appointed and luxurious feeling this will definitely feel like a vacation away from home. Stocked with everything you need and all the details (just note there is no dishwasher or oven - no problem for us) and the WiFi is a tad on the slow side (again no problem for us since we didn’t have to do any work) 100% would recommend and will come back if we have the chance to!

The property was beautiful and had everything we could have needed. Gale was very helpful during check in and throughout our stay. She was very open to giving suggestions and answering our questions promptly. We did a lot of adventuring during the days but this place is definitely somewhere that you could just hang out all day and relax if you wanted. We are very happy that we chose to stay at Gale’s property.

Wonderful stay! Location was perfect to relax and enjoy the many sites around Kona.

We had the most amazing time here. Gale is an amazing host, and her banana bread is indeed fabulous. She even let us check out *super* late on our last day. The cottage was extremely well appointed (the washer and dryer was especially well appreciated). She has thought of pretty much everything - supplies for the beach, reef-safe sunscreen, coffee and fruit when you arrive, etc. The only tiny thing I would mention is that the cottage has no AC. But even for someone like me who runs hot, we had no issues at all with the temperature (staying in late October probably helped a lot). There is a nice breeze that runs through the cottage. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you so much Gale!

This was the most relaxing 10 days we have ever had! Gale is an incredible host who has created such a beautiful place that is even better than what you see in the pictures! Sitting on that beautiful porch every morning just enjoying a delicious cup of Kona coffee, listening to the birds and roosters crowing off in the distance and just taking in the sights of her beautiful property was pure Heaven! The yummy banana bread was the "frosting on the cake"! We did hiking, snorkeling with the Manta Rays, Captain Cook and exploring. Each time we could hardly wait to get back to the porch and just relax. Thank you Gale for sharing your place with us!! I would give it 10 stars if i could!!!!

Gale was a very welcoming host. We loved her banana bread! Home was even better in person. Very clean and had everything we needed.

This was our second time staying at the cottage and it was just as awesome as we remember! The location is the perfect jumping off point for all activities but it beautiful enough to just stay at all day as well! We will be back again!

We spent a dreamy 10 days exploring this beautiful island with the cottage as our home base. It was PERFECT. The cottage is very clean, and it became a joke between us that, of course, Gale (the lovely host) thought of it...because there was never anything we needed that she hadn't thought to include in the cottage. It is beautiful inside and out, very private, away from town--yet so close. The bed is comfortable, the temperature stays nice inside the cottage, the tap water is good to drink. Gale, who grew up on the island, gave us fantastic hiking recommendations. We came exhausted and left refreshed. It couldn't have been more perfect. Mahalo! :)

This was a fantastic little spot to relax from daily activities! My wife and I really enjoyed how "far away" from town this rental is. It's not a long drive to town, but really feels like it is so much further away as it is really quiet. (and about 10-15 degrees cooler than the beach below made for very nice for sleeping in the middle of July) The grounds are beautifully taken care of and we loved enjoying our breakfast on the lanai each morning. Gale seems to have thought of everything. From the fresh fruit and scrumptious banana bread to the beach chairs and umbrella for outings, we really didn't need anything but the usual groceries. :-) It was a wonderful stay and we will be back, I'm sure!

Could not speak more highly about this cottage. Gale, the host, makes sure you are set and have all questions answered from the start. The cottage is in a perfect secluded location close to everything. You won’t want to leave!

We had a fantastic time in Hawaii and this cottage was the perfect place to unwind...beautiful house, beautiful landscape...peaceful and serene. Gale was very hospitable. She made us banana bread, left us a few local treats, and always made us feel welcome.

It would be easy to get carried away after such an excellent experience, but I'll try to contain myself: This is the kind of property and host I hope for every time I book, and my first truly 5-star experience in several years, anywhere in the world and via any booking platform. If I return to Kona, I'm calling Gale as soon as I have dates. As host, she is generous, professional, and considerate. I have immense admiration for her thoughtful, intentional curation of space and feel. The kitchen is exactly what's needed and as described, immaculately equipped. Access is easy and secure, <15 min from Kona. It's private but has views of the endless Pacific. The home is elevated from the heat of Kona, so afternoons are cool and temperate, with frequent, meditative rain in the afternoon. The windows never need closing. The frogs and crickets are magical nighttime sleep aids. Laundry! An elegant, spacious indoor shower, and its outdoor complement! The lanai was actually hard to leave even for planned adventures -- a perfect place to read, talk, or eat. My wife and I are grateful and already wistful thinking of our time here, which was the unquestionable highlight of an excellent vacation.

Gale was absolutely wonderful from the moment she welcomed us to the property. She was very kind and made sure that we arrived safely from the airport. The house is beautiful and perfect for 2 people, it has everything you could need. Would absolutely come back, and recommend this stay on the big island to anyone! Thank you again Gale for a wonderful week.

Look no further. We use VRBO & others A LOT, and this is top tier for sure. If you care about quality, in everything from the cabin construction, to materials, to amenities, to communication and customer experience, to location, to comfort….it’s all really high end and left us feeling like we had a really special vacation that we’ll remember forever. At 1500’ you have rainbows and intermittent sun and mist, and the temps are perfect- not chilly, as I had worried. I sat outside in shorts for breakfast each morning, and then drove down into heat for beaches (a short & easy drive). Being up in a very quiet, tropical neighborhood (the Kona coffee belt) felt like “real Hawaii” to us, and Gale’s landscaping is off the charts- so it’s quite a spectacular backdrop. The birds and frogs keep the sounds of the tropics going, and far off roosters too (the property is all gated, so that limits what wanders in). The bedding was great, and we slept very well. Gale left us with local treats (coffee, fruit, banana bread), which supplemented our breakfast all week long. We ate there for most dinners, and loved the well-stocked kitchen. This place is the real deal. We went to the Four Seasons for lunch after our flight, then headed up to the cottage. A fun way to start the trip, and also made us so happy about our choice. This place does not disappoint, and Gale also makes it amazing. Seriously, it is a total 5-star experience.

I can't say enough about our stay at this beautiful property! To start with, the property itself is stunning. Gale has done an incredible job, not only on the cabin itself but also on the surrounding landscape. The photos on the listing show it but it is even more beautiful. Gale met us at the gate to the property and gave us a tour of the cabin and property as well as some very good suggestions on where and what to do while there. As mentioned in other reviews, the fresh baked banana bread was exquisite as well as the fresh fruit, especially the Apple Bananas. The furnishings were all very comfortable, especially the bed. We both slept very well, which is rare for us on trips. Gale warned us that the tree frogs might get too loud for us but we actually enjoyed their beautiful serenades every night. Kona Coffee every morning on the lanai was a highlight for me. The property is located in an area that is very convenient to everything you would want to do on the island, just minutes from Kona and beaches as well as quick access to the Saddle Road. Gale even worked with our daughters to give us a great surprise for our anniversary! All in all an amazing stay! Thank you so much Gale for making it extra special!!

It’s nothing short of an honor to stay in this beautiful cottage. Gales hospitality and attention to detail is remarkable. Warmest gratitude from us both.

This was our 2nd time staying here very nice property real Quiet had a great time

Gale is the ultimate host! The perfect mix of attentive while giving us privacy. The cottage is beautiful, very clean and well appointed. The bed was very comfortable! Everything is exactly as depicted on her VRBO site. It is a quiet place for those not wanting to be in the busy downtown tourist hustle and bustle. It is a bit of a drive up the hill but worth it. Loved our peaceful getaway!

Fabulous cottage getaway tucked on the hillside overlooking Kona. Easy access to outdoor activities, with solitude and comfort awaiting at the cottage at the end of the day. Gorgeous property, well stocked kitchen, comfy bed and a wonderful host.

My husband and I had the most incredible vacation in the cottage. The property was absolutely breathtaking - It was like having our own paradise. From the moment we arrived, we were in awe of the stunning views and the beautifully landscaped gardens. The interior of the cottage was just as impressive, with high end furnishings, and all the amenities we could have possible needed. It was clear that no expenses had been spared in creating this luxurious and comfortable space. We loved spending time outside, lounging on the lanai and taking in the gorgeous sunsets. The location of the cottage was also perfect - it was situated in a quiet neighborhood just a short drive up the mountain and in close proximity to some of the best beaches, restaurants, and attractions on the island. We loved exploring the area and taking in all the natural beauty that Hawaii has to offer. Perhaps the best part of our stay, though, was the exceptional hospitality we received from the cottage owner (Gale). She was incredibly accommodating, and she went above an beyond to ensure that our stay was comfortable and stress-free. The fresh baked banana bread and basket of fruit upon our arrival was such a nice added touch. Overall, our experience at the cottage was nothing short of amazing, and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quaint and unforgettable vacation. Thank you to Gale for providing us with a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

It was wonderful staying at the cottage and we loved meeting and interacting with the host, Gale. The place had everything we needed. Would surely come back!

Gale is a wonderful host who clearly enjoys hospitality and sharing her area. The cottage is extremely thoughtful and well maintained. Breakfast on the front porch (with Gale's banana bread) was the highlight of our trip. If this cottage is available, book it ASAP!

We loved our ten days of bliss. The back porch gave us a lovely setting for drinking 100% Kona Coffee and eating her homemade banana bread! Our hostess was gracious and made us feel very wecomed. She gave us very valuable information. She always steered us with her truth. Very comfy bed and the accommodations were well thought out. Attention was given to the smallest detail. Thank you Gale Allen for your kindness and sharing your cottage with us.

Gale's cottage is like your own personal 5 start hotel. The build quality and finishes of the residence are top flight, and Gale is a wonderfully helpful and gracious host. We are so pleased to have found this place!

This was a beautiful well appointed and decorated cottage. Gale our host was exceptional offering homemade banana bread and asst fruits. She had suggestions to our questions about the area and offered assistance should we need at any time. The property is filled with gorgeous plants and even had geckos, tree frogs and lots of birds. All activities are a short drive away. Gale has thought of everything you might need for living at the cottage, even beach towels a cooler and chairs if headed to the beach! I highly recommend this property! Thank you Gale!!

Gale was a great host. Her banana bread is amazing. The property is spotless.

Gale and her property a absolutely beautiful. Home made banana bread and anything else you could want in a rental are all provided with Gale’s special touch. Simply cannot rate this beautiful boutique property highly enough. 100% recommend to anyway wanting a fantastic hideaway home!