Directions to property were very detailed with landmarks and that was much appreciated. Try to get there before dark as there are twisty curvy roads to navigate. There are 49 steps to get to the bungalow. Very clean with lots of seating areas. Best view is at high counter in front of the water. This is open air, so be mindful that you may see a gecko (harmless). Bedroom area is closed off and is neat. Nice tropical breezes. We spent all day there one of the days and it was one of our best relaxation days. We did the manta ray snorkel near Outrigger Resort and the drive back was not that far (albeit in the dark). (it will be further from say the Waikaloa resort area). We used this as a home base to explore Capt Cook area as well as driving over to Hilo to hit the Black Sand Beach, Pu'ulau Bakery. There are some good thrift shops, plus the Coffee Shack for breakfast was pretty good and had amazing views. We enjoyed the friendly black cat that came to say hello every day. Would we stay here again? Yes, I believe so. Quiet, peaceful and no light pollution.

Amazing location, unbelievable view for morning coffee (and for sunsets too), a super comfortable bed for falling into at night, a beautiful shower for washing off the ocean, all around a wonderful spot. Away from the noise and the bustle. What a magical getaway place. We snorkeled every morning, kayaked in the bay below, and overall had a ball.

We loved our stay so much we ended up extending it. We will definitely be back! 10/10 would highly recommend.

Breathtaking view, didn’t want to leave. Gus was very helpful and kind, overall good dude. Pictures of property do no justice, it’s beautiful. And for the price? Hard to beat. Look forward to booking this property again!

Great stay at this lovely place, it feels like a treehouse.

Place was great. Loved the location. Sunrise and sunsets were epic. Also plenty of great snorkeling spots that were just a short drive away. Place had a full kitchen and refrigerator which was very useful. Basically glamping in heaven.

The listing for this VRBO does not do this place justice. A true, you have to be there to believe it. This place gives you a true Hawaii, tropical experience. The views and layout of the place are amazing. The beautiful outdoor experience with the sitting areas, the outdoor kitchen and the bathroom giving you a private but outdoor feeling. The cat or the home ambassador is the greatest touch to the experience as well. The cats name is ‘ele’ ele in Hawaiian. Meaning black in English. Super friendly. You can take a 2 minute drive down to the cove of Captain Cook and rent a kayak for 8 hours from a local and snorkel the reef. And the place has geckos in each room. They are friends. Do not be afraid or alarmed. They eat the bugs. This was an amazing experience and Honeymoon.

We had an amazing experience during our 1 week stay. The house was comfortable, spacious, clean, and QUIET! Loved the tranquil atmosphere and watching the dolphins in the bay each mornings was just huge bonus. Minutes to some of the best snorkeling in the state and convenient driving to Kona and Volcano. We highly recommend this location and can't wait to come back!

Lovely stay

Beautiful spot set into the hillside overlooking captain cooks monument and bay.

We celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary in this delightful cottage. We loved the airy, open layout and the view is even better than in the photos. Close to great snorkeling spots and hiking trails, we enjoyed every minute and will definitely rebook this property.

This VRBO is two small buildings tucked into a hillside overlooking the bay. There is a large covered deck, and the front deck has chairs and a breakfast bar that overlooks the mountainside and the bay. This is a million dollar view and we ate our meals on the deck and gazed at the bay. On our last morning, we were privileged to see a rainbow (I will attach the pic if I can). The property is very clean and has a memory foam bed. A couple things you should know, though. The bathroom is in a separate small building from the bedroom, so if you get up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, you will need to walk a few steps across the deck to get to the bathroom. Also, the bathroom has open air windows with no screens (it's completely private) so a few mosquitoes will get in at night. Overall, I loved our stay there.

This was our first time staying here and we loved it. Perfect location, great views, an amazing house. We just loved it. Will be returning next year!!!

My husband and I were seeking a quiet place to take in the beauty and roaches of the Big Island. We found all that and more in this exquisitely situated bungalow nestled into the side of a hill overlooking the bay. The view is a wow. The quiet simplicity was just what we were hoping for. We wish we could stay a month. Next time for sure!

From the 1st 30 seconds of meeting Gus till the last day, he truly was a asset to this trip! I very much appreciate how he reached Out to me on several occasions probably the coolest guy I've ever met, on this type of vacation. One night he even invited me over to his personal house to stargaze. Even though this property is a solid 5 star rental, it was Gus who put it over the top to make it a 10 plus. Mahalo Gus!

Combination of resort and Hawaiian camping. This is a well appointed, comfortable place to relax. Lots of outdoor space with comfortable furnishings

We’ve knicknamed this place Our Treehouse. We loved it and already booked for next year! Spectacular view of the ocean. It was nestled into the side of the hill and very quiet. There were several spaces on the lanai for us to spread out, choose different settings and enjoy being outdoors with the sounds of nature. We found it peaceful and restorative…a great place to re-energize. Kitchen had everything we needed. Bed was comfortable and bathroom/laundry had supplies to at least get you started. Thank you for everything Gus! Looking for to next year! Ann & Mike

If you like outdoor living, this place is for you. Very close to great snorkeling. The kitchen is well equipped and has sharp knives. Gus was very responsive to any questions we had. I would definitely stay here again. The surrounding garden was lovely and the lanai was surrounded with lush vegetation. There were a few insects as it is outdoor living, but we didn't mind a bit. Excellent!

Descriptions were very accurate. The place was awesome. Need to be comfortable with using bathroom in open air but with a view - a great idea architecturally! View, sounds, location - all were great.

A perfect location! You can do whale watching from your balcony and even from the shower... The kitchen is perfectly staffed with everything you need and more. Even a hamilton beach for smothies.

Location was ideal: At elevation so that it is nice and cool, and within walking distance to Manini Beach Park. Also, loved the view of Keleakekua Bay from the lenai. Every amenity needed was there, including the most affectionate black cat!

Awesome view with limited neighbors. We eat meals and watch sunrise and sunset over bay. Dolphins, kyackers. Bring binoculars. You are sharing space with gekos, praying mantis, and we seen moth size of a bat all outside not in bedroom. Same as would camping back home. And the 49 steps. We are hikers so no big deal. We hiked Captain Cook monument trail anyway. We will be back again.

This is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings. The unit was perfectly clean and well equipped for our stay. We are already making plans for a return trip! :-) Tim and Gwen Wright

We booked this property a day before our arrival. We were very excited about this property but unfortunately our experience went downhill. The host was nice until he wasn’t, when we pointed out the issues. My husband had a traumatic experience with a pet cat as a child and there was a pet cat following him and expecting to be fed at the property that was undisclosed in the listing. He was scared to go out of the bedroom, he was having panic attacks and we had to make alternate housing arrangements within few hours of our arrival. The host started giving us crap and talking trash about rest of our trip being miserable and complaining about people in Hawaii not being nice and he was the only nice soul. It was unprofessional for him to speak like this us and talk trash about the locals. We just wanted to quickly get out of the situation. Pros: the view from the deck is amazing Cons: a) there were lots of bugs, there was a huge cockroach in the bedroom. b) there was a pet cat on the property. For folks with pet allergies and other trauma. c) we could not sit on the deck due to mosquitoes. d) it can get noisy, you can hear your neighbors who might be partying late. And the host himself said that he and his family won’t follow 9 pm noise ordinance and they were staying across the street from this rental property.

What an incredible place to stay on the big island. We loved the view, our sweet visitor Paele the kitty and numerous geckos. Fell asleep to the sounds of nature and enjoyed a killer view. 30 min from Kona-Kailua so be sure to go grocery shopping beforehand if you want snacks and food close at hand. It’s a bit windy to drive there but well worth the trip.

My wife and I had an awesome time at this place. It was just outside of town but not so far that we felt isolated. Definitely enjoyed our coffee on the porch every morning overlooking the bay!

My wife and I had an awesome time at this place. It was just outside of town but not so far that we felt isolated. Definitely enjoyed our coffee on the porch every morning overlooking the bay!

This property is phenomenal, the view is simply outstanding, that along with the fruit trees make this by far the best place we stayed on our trip! The kitchen and bathroom room are fully stocked with everything you need, including laundry! 5/5 stars, I highly recommend.

We had three days here and very much enjoyed the great views and quiet surroundings. Gus was very helpful.

This was easily one of the best properties I have ever stayed in. Not only is the setting and the view (straight into Kealakekua bay) outstanding. We also especially enjoyed the feeling of living outside (living room and kitchen are on the terrace). Kitchen was also very well equipped and the whole property was absolutely clean. Nothing to complain and highly recommended.

We had three days here and very much enjoyed the great views and quiet surroundings. Gus was very helpful.

We had three days here and very much enjoyed the great views and quiet surroundings. Gus was very helpful.