We loved our private ohana.Pictures are accurate to web site. Even though there are other people living here still very private and enjoyed working on our sun tans by the pool.The temp of pool in Jan was 75 degrees,which I found prefect We were treated to various fruits during our stay.We enjoyed the breeze that drifted various flower fragrances into our ohana as we slept at night.This is the tropicals and no windows but we found very few little creatures to bother us,we found geckos so entertaining .The hot tub was fantastic to enjoy before and after a day of exploring.This is a great location for snorkeling and hiking.We appreciated the quiet evenings as you are staying under the main house so be mindful not to be loud and as we appreciated the same as you can hear when there is only screens.The road is close but this is a quiet road at night,only the chickens ,frogs and some dogs so if you are a light sleeper you will need ear plugs.Over all I give this hideaway 5star. Mahola

We loved our private ohana.Pictures are accurate to web site. Even though there are other people living here still very private and enjoyed working on our sun tans by the pool.The temp of pool in Jan was 75 degrees,which I found prefect We were treated to various fruits during our stay.We enjoyed the breeze that drifted various flower fragrances into our ohana as we slept at night.This is the tropicals and no windows but we found very few little creatures to bother us,we found geckos so entertaining .The hot tub was fantastic to enjoy before and after a day of exploring.This is a great location for snorkeling and hiking.We appreciated the quiet evenings as you are staying under the main house so be mindful not to be loud and as we appreciated the same as you can hear when there is only screens.The road is close but this is a quiet road at night,only the chickens ,frogs and some dogs so if you are a light sleeper you will need ear plugs.Over all I give this hideaway 5star. Mahola

Real Hawaii, not the prepackaged-looks-like-any-other-resort type of thing. Kathleen is a wonderful host who gives you privacy while being quick to answer any question. Fresh fruit from the trees, refreshing outdoor shower and hot tub, and great access to tourism sites. Got to sleep to the song of coqui frogs. (Bring earplugs of this bothers you) Highly recommended!

Real Hawaii, not the prepackaged-looks-like-any-other-resort type of thing. Kathleen is a wonderful host who gives you privacy while being quick to answer any question. Fresh fruit from the trees, refreshing outdoor shower and hot tub, and great access to tourism sites. Got to sleep to the song of coqui frogs. (Bring earplugs of this bothers you) Highly recommended!

Owner (Katheen) was gracious and sweet! We had communicated with her several times prior to our arrival date. She was always very timely in responding. Although it appears you are in a thick jungle setting, you are actually in a neighborhood with all the usual noises (people, dogs, traffic noise, etc.) as well as the normal Coqui frogs & the roosters, Ha Ha! However, Kathleen provides earplugs to help at night. Despite all these things we slept pretty well. Outdoor shower is fun, we had to time our showers around the morning and evening mosquitoes, same goes for the use of the small 2 person spa. Good news was the small green geckos are great mosquito eaters and fun to watch. We enjoyed the fresh fruit available from the property, especially the apple-bananas & papayas! This a basically a ground level screened in patio with lovely gardens & ocean views, NO WINDOWS to open or close, so be prepared to deal with heat & humidity! Obviously the time of year will determine heat & humidity levels. Fans were available and helped a little, but breeze is on and off, a ceiling fan(s) would have been great, especially overnight. We stayed 12 nights, cooking full meals about 80% of the time and my wife found the kitchen to be adequately equipped. Wonderful location very near Painted Church, City of Refuge historic site & "Two step" snorkeling area also for less crowded beaches try nearby Ho'okena Beach & Manini Beach park. Be sure to stop by "Joe's Nuts" for the best macadamia nuts on the island!

Owner (Katheen) was gracious and sweet! We had communicated with her several times prior to our arrival date. She was always very timely in responding. Although it appears you are in a thick jungle setting, you are actually in a neighborhood with all the usual noises (people, dogs, traffic noise, etc.) as well as the normal Coqui frogs & the roosters, Ha Ha! However, Kathleen provides earplugs to help at night. Despite all these things we slept pretty well. Outdoor shower is fun, we had to time our showers around the morning and evening mosquitoes, same goes for the use of the small 2 person spa. Good news was the small green geckos are great mosquito eaters and fun to watch. We enjoyed the fresh fruit available from the property, especially the apple-bananas & papayas! This a basically a ground level screened in patio with lovely gardens & ocean views, NO WINDOWS to open or close, so be prepared to deal with heat & humidity! Obviously the time of year will determine heat & humidity levels. Fans were available and helped a little, but breeze is on and off, a ceiling fan(s) would have been great, especially overnight. We stayed 12 nights, cooking full meals about 80% of the time and my wife found the kitchen to be adequately equipped. Wonderful location very near Painted Church, City of Refuge historic site & "Two step" snorkeling area also for less crowded beaches try nearby Ho'okena Beach & Manini Beach park. Be sure to stop by "Joe's Nuts" for the best macadamia nuts on the island!

Everything was just wonderful. Truly feel like you are camping in the jungle. Such a wonderful energy about this place. We would love to come back :)

We call this our staycation because, living on the Hilo side of the island, the Captain Cook side is so different, who needs to get on a plane to have a vacation? Kathy's tropical hideaway was what we needed. She was there to greet us and during our stay, was pleasant in responding to our questions. Location was perfect to explore the area and the places to eat; great food. We have already recommended this place to our doctor and she is loving what we submitted. Mahalo Kathy......(we have the projection lights ordered; great touch) Aloha, Michael and Ron of Phaoa

This is a great property for exploring Honaunau Napoopoo & south Kona area. Tropical Hideaway is better than glamping. The outdoor shower is awesome & the hot tub is a super welcomed plus. This was our 2nd stay & we'll for sure be back for a 3rd.

This is a great property for exploring Honaunau Napoopoo & south Kona area. Tropical Hideaway is better than glamping. The outdoor shower is awesome & the hot tub is a super welcomed plus. This was our 2nd stay & we'll for sure be back for a 3rd.

We, wife and I, enjoyed our 3 day stay. It was private and in a the quaint town of Honaunau-Napoopoo. The studio has all you need as far as kitchen facilities. The private outdoor shower and hot tub is a nice feature and you can eat inside or on the patio. There is a gas grill, snorkel equipment, etc. Near Hookena Beach Park and 2 Step. Kathy is a delightful host and does not bother you. But she is avaiable if needed. Would definitely stay there again.

We, wife and I, enjoyed our 3 day stay. It was private and in a the quaint town of Honaunau-Napoopoo. The studio has all you need as far as kitchen facilities. The private outdoor shower and hot tub is a nice feature and you can eat inside or on the patio. There is a gas grill, snorkel equipment, etc. Near Hookena Beach Park and 2 Step. Kathy is a delightful host and does not bother you. But she is avaiable if needed. Would definitely stay there again.

This is a great rental! My husband and I had the most relaxing vacation.

We had a very nice stay. Kathleen assures your comfort. Best described as “rustic Hawaiian”, the entire place is screened so you feel like you are outdoors. The coqui frogs are loud in the evening but we slept well the entire week. The outdoor shower is great. The location is prime, although a car is necessary. Great hiking, snorkeling and many coffee farms nearby. Highly recommend.

Very well appointed accommodations with all you will need to prepare nice meals during your stay. The full size BBQ was a plus! Lots of information provided for things to see and do. Kathy is very accommodating and a wealth of information. Being that the space is open air, with only screens blocking the outside, be prepared for noise. Roosters, traffic and dogs are easily heard but Kathy supplies ear plugs that will block them out. This location is great for close access to the best snorkeling sight on the island!

Very well appointed accommodations with all you will need to prepare nice meals during your stay. The full size BBQ was a plus! Lots of information provided for things to see and do. Kathy is very accommodating and a wealth of information. Being that the space is open air, with only screens blocking the outside, be prepared for noise. Roosters, traffic and dogs are easily heard but Kathy supplies ear plugs that will block them out. This location is great for close access to the best snorkeling sight on the island!

Very nice hideaway in abeautiful setting. Very private. We loved watching the sunset through the palm trees and laying in bed looking at the ocean. Fresh fruit was a plus as was the pool and hot tub. Kathleen provides lots of extras to make your stay comfortable. Close to lots of beaches, snorkeling, hiking and other sites to see. If we get back to the big island we’d enjoy staying here again.

My husband and I stayed here on our first leg of our Hawaiian honeymoon. We arrived at night and were greeted by the sounds of frogs and other wildlife - very cool!!

Second visit and we had a grand time. Kathy thinks of every way she can make your visit pleasant. Highly recommend the cottage.

Second visit and we had a grand time. Kathy thinks of every way she can make your visit pleasant. Highly recommend the cottage.

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Tropical Hideaway. Great location on the Kona coast and within hiking distance of the best snorkelling on the island. The painted Church, which is only a few hundred meters away, is also truly lovely and inspiring. Great spot for a couple wanting to get away from it all.

My daughter and I stayed 4 nights and enjoyed the open air studio and hot tube. We snorkeled everyday at the near by beaches and never had the chance to use the very clean salt water pool. Kathy is the perfect host providing fresh organic fruit grown on site and great local information. The only reason for not giving it a 5 star rating is due to a sleepless night due to dripping on the lanai’s roof due to the lack of gutters on the main roof. This only occurred after a rainy day. I tried ear plugs but the non-consistent drips were amplified by the nights stillness. Thanks for the hospitality and fond memories!

Loved the hot tub and the out door shower..the host(s) were very friendly and hospitable! Can't wait to go back!!

"Tropical Hideaway" says it all. Your own Jacuzzi, view of the ocean, very private and a super comfy bed. It is minutes away from one of the best snorkeling locations in all of Hawai'i ("Two-Step"), not just the Big Island. My wife and I enjoyed 10 awesome days here. Kathy, the owner, is very helpful and makes it a point to explain that your privacy will be respected and maintained (and it was!). The entire property is quite lush, and we always felt very safe and secure during out stay.

My husband and I spent three nights at Tropical Hideaway at the beginning of our trip to the big island. When we arrived late in the evening, we were greeted by Kathleen, the owner, and she graciously showed us around the property. The place was extremely well stocked and even had baskets of fresh fruit from the property that we could eat. We LOVED the private hot tub. There is also something so refreshing about showering outside (though the spiders outdoors made quick webs so we had to clear a path almost every time we went to shower). The screen walls allowed a wonderful breeze to blow through the house and the foliage around the house provided enough privacy so walls really weren’t necessary, plus you get a nice view of the trees and a small ocean view to boot. The inside of the house was very clean with only the occasional earwig or two. If you’re alright with a little spiderweb clearing and a more “outdoor” experience, you’ll love Tropical Hideaway!

We rented an adjacent ohana which is rented out when Kathy's friend is out of town. It is a one room studio with full kitchen and outdoor bath. Just lovely. Only one solid wall and the rest screened in. Complete privacy due to the setting and the surrounding bananna trees. Kathy showed us the property, told us which of the fruits and garden bounty we could share. PS- freshly picked bananas are just inccredible. She took us out to learn about swimming with the dolfins. Then we had 3 mornings of swimming with them on our own. The ohana is meticulously maintained as are the hot tubs and small pool. I have been to the Big Island several times and this quickly went to the top of my list for best Hawaian vacation spots. It rained a couple of nights. Kathy is generous and the very spirit of aloha.

We just returned from a wonderful 3 weeks on the Big Island and our brief stay at Kathy's Tropical Hideaway was an absolute highlight. Of course the dolphin swim, with Kathy's gentle, easy guidance, is something we will always remember. Now add to that our idyllic screened-in studio, the gracefully designed and utterly lush garden surrounding it, our private hot tub, lovely secluded pool, outdoor shower, mango, banana and other fruit trees ready for our picking, cool cats on the property, and watching the sun set into the ocean from our bed! Oh, the peacefulness of it all. The place feels rustic/spiritual but unlike some such spots which are spartan, this one had such a thoughtful set of supplies, feeding both creature comforts and aesthetic sensibilities. Every possible need we might have was attended to. Kathy was a beautiful host -- invisible or available according to our desires -- and her book of photos is very special. I feel we have a new friend. (I read the comment about bugs and want to note that we had no such problem. Just keep the screen door closed and don't leave any food out, and I'm certain all will be well. We loved the indoor/outdoor feeling, and believe me, if the bugs had been on the inside I'd be singing a different tune!) Thanks so much, Kathy. We hope to return again and again. (Re review tips & guidelines: yes, accurate listing and descriptions, yes, very clean and well maintained, yes I would certainly recommend it to those I love, try the Keiae (sp?) restaurant for a great dinner, must visit the Place of Refuge, Painted Church is nice, Two-Step has great snorkeling, and ask Kathy about dolphins. Her notebook of suggestions is very useful; I think all of my suggestions are in there, plus massage therapists and more. It's a great location, so close to the beaches. I recommended it to pet owners, by the way, not because you can bring yours but because you'll see and maybe have access to her cats, which is nice when you're away from your own.)

My stay at the Tropical Hideaway this past August was even better than my stay last year. I so did enjoyed the Hawaiian indoor/outdoor lifestyle. I was completely comfortable in your studio and garden setting. I especially liked your upgraded hot tube and the beautiful new herb garden in my private yard along with the additional fruit trees that had been planted. It is great to be able to come from the beach and in minutes be sitting pool side at the Topical Hideaway. Kathy, thank you for again supporting me in all questions I had. I look forward to enjoying your place next year and hope it will be available for even a longer stay. Aloha and greetings from Austria

The pictures and discription were completely accurate so if this looks like something you would enjoy it would be perfect. We wanted something other than a resort and this offered the privacy, beauty and location we were looking for. Kathy was a great hostess. very helpful but gave us our space. accomodations were unique and wonderful. we loved the hot tub and outdoor shower. we loved that we were separated from the outside by only screens. the landscape is tropical and lush and beautiful. what a bonus to have an ocean view. We would definitely come back. very romantic, good location, wonderful.