Love being in Waimea. This loft is small cozy. Like a tree fort. Beautiful. We ate in the trees on the deck with Lots of birds singing. My husband had a hard time sleeping hearing all the back and forth chatter. I loved it. Tough steep driveway but kind of a fun challenge. We figured it out.

If you want to stay close to good restaurants and beautiful beaches but skip the busy areas such as Kona or Hilo, this is the place for you. You're 5 min away from the best restaurants in town, 15 min away from beaches with warm and clear water, and still close enough to the mountains to get some of that cool air. The neighborhood is super safe, quiet and calm! The host went above and beyond to accommodate to our schedule. And the home itself is super comfortable, clean, and unique. We loved the experience and would definitely recommend to anyone!

Highly recommend for a quiet island hideaway with spectacular views with east access to beaches.

Great , quiet, cool weather , clean and well stocked

I had a great stay overall. I ran into an issue getting into the property, but the host Jay was very responsive and called me back to walk me through how to get in. Would stay again.

I really enjoyed my stay here. You have a view of Kailua/Kona, the water and what I liked best, was how quiet this spot is. It is better situated to access both sides of the island, and only a short jaunt to Hapuna beach. The "Captain's Quarter's" had everything I needed for my week long stay. I would definitely stay again. Thank you!

The property and view are spectacular, for an affordable price. The driveway is no joke, heed Jay’s instructions! Nice and quiet!

This place was fantastic! Great views with a well appointed and thoughtful space. Jay was very accommodating!

I booked this primarily because of the gorgeous roof and balcony. Everything was as described, property was clean and cozy. Would definitely recommend!

Beautiful respite to base out of, thank you Jay

Location was excellent, amenities are excellent, calm, peaceful serene weekend. Inspired to build something like this on our property. Two seniors who enjoyed our stay

Nice Wasn’t aware of steep driveway.

Accommodation is really nicely set up everything you need for a few day stay in the ranch area of the island. Beautiful place with great proximity to either side of the island and water access is within reach for beaches if you choose. Balcony tables and view great for morning coffee or evening quiet. Property quietest we stayed at on island. Others mention the driveway. Indeed if you have rented a short wheel base car or jeep, you will have no problem even though it is long steep incline. We were unfortunately rented/upgraded a long wheel base (never again) and scraped on both ends of car on driveway on arrival even when going up at advised 90degree turn. To prevent rental damage further we parked at the bottom on street for rest of stay. An effort if carrying lots of bags. Owner does not like surprises. I am sure in other peoples experiences they have had good contact, as there is so much in the area for owner to be proud of to share with guests.

Property has a lot of character and location gives some pretty remarkable views of the valley, Mauna Kea and distant Ocean. Driveway is a bit challenging for larger vehicles and could use just a small dining space indoors. Also has a very nice outdoor space. Overall a 5 star stay and plan on returning in the future. Mahaloz Plenty Jeff for your well thought out property.

It was very nice. Could use more manuals and guides to appliances and better instructions for trash, etc but that all worked out. The driveway is a real issue for a standard issue very low clearance sedan rental car. We are still waiting to see if we owe money for some damage scraping when coming & going. No problem with an SUV type and we mostly figured how to do it at the end but wife had to get out of the car. Otherwise beautiful, clean, interesting reading, wonderful view and great location.

Everything we expected and more. Very pleasant, quiet lodging, with well equipped kitchen and plenty of towels in the bathroom. Hosts were friendly and helpful. We had a question about the internet, and they promptly responded. We would definitely stay there again.

Nice place. Really like the wood ceilings and beams. The lanai was a lovely place to enjoy mornings, and the chirping birds were wonderful. The place was well supplied with bedding to accommodate any preferences of pillows or weight of blankets. The kitchen had all of the necessary equipment as well as a lovely apartment of tea and coffee. The only down was that the shower walls are a bit dirty.

Very clean, neat and comfortable. Driveway is a bit treacherous but worth it. Nice deck for relaxing breakfast. No view of Mauna Kea, but hilltop trees provide relaxing views. No washer/dryer. VRBO had not updated the intended description of the unit so we were initially confused. Manager called to clarify satisfactorily.

We enjoyed the Captain's Quarter. Well stock and very cozy. The owners are very nice and the views are great! Unfortunately the drive is so steep at the entrance, our car's front end air dam is pretty scraped up. I would suggest mentioning this in the ad prior to booking and paying a nonrefundable fee.

Great place. Listing accurate. Would love to stay there again. Just remember to take notice of the weather when you are going to be in most private rentals have no heat.(price for electric is VERY high). So remember to turn off the lights.

It was just what we needed for our stay on the north end. Handy to everywhere we wanted to go.

Fantastic property with very private space. Was not bothered by another person the whole 7 days we were there. I was a little concerned about the steepness of the driveway, but it was very manageable. Maybe I am too picky but it could have been a little cleaner. I would definitely stay there again if they would have me.

Drawback of the property is the driveway. Its steep and best for an SUV or 4 wheel drive. Turn around area is small. Other than that, sweeping views, affordable and quiet.

Waimea is a beautiful place, and this property makes the most of it. It’s high up on the hillside and feels secluded as it is surrounded be trees and tropical plants. It is quite private, but only a 5 minute drive to town. Our hosts were super accommodating and responsive. The loft is cute and comfy and has everything you need for a short or long term stay.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. It was thoughtfully decorated with beautiful art and interesting books. Lovely location, with distant views from the deck and front door. It was a delightful hideaway with amazing access to many beaches and a multitude of sites on the island. Also had close access to many excellent restaurants in Waimea! We would absolutely choose this accommodation again. Many thanks.

Highly recommend for two people. Doesn’t get any better.

Loved this beautiful studio tucked into the trees with views of the ocean,,with birds singing and pretty sunsets.Close to town, hiking trails and the beach. Perfect for us. Enjoyed sharing conversations with our host. We would stay here again.

A fine, cabin like studio with a wonderful deck for coffee and meals. Everything you need for a relaxing visit, in good proximity to all the region offers. Photos are accurate and, as others have said, the drive is steep! No need for an alarm clock. Roosters do the trick!

This super-cozy cottage was perfect for my stay in Waimea. Tucked in the trees on the hill above town, it is secluded and quiet, yet centrally located and convenient to everything. This is a studio apartment, but a very spacious one, that is clean and well-equipped, with a lovely lanai and peek-a-boo views out to the ocean on one side and town on the other. Jay the owner is welcoming and very easy to work with and has clearly put a lot of care and attention into creating a delightful rental property.

Quality designed unit throughout. Well maintained. Well stocked kitchen. No inside dining table, but deck tables available. Very limited storage for clothing. My wife and 19 yr old son said they wouldn't want to attempt to drive up or down driveway. If we didn't go up carefully the wheels would spin on our front wheel drive with dry pavement. Not sure how wet would work. I liked it enough that I would be interested in buying it, but would get an AWD vehicle.

A lovely quiet gem of a cottage on the hills over Waimea. We enjoyed the breezes, outdoor balcony and cosy cottage offerings. Big thanks to Captain Jay for sharing his cottage with us! We would definitely love to stay again when in the area.

We stayed here for a short three-night visit to Big Island. The property was perfect for us. It was situated nearby many attractions and allowed us to explore. The nearby town offered many wonderful places to eat. We will definitely return!