So glad we chose Linda's lovely retreat as our base for our 12 night stay on the Big Island. It was great to be able to retreat to the relaxation and beautiful surroundings of this magical place. Loved the bath house and the meditation space. No crowds and always a breeze through the screened windows. Enjoyed the birds and the beautiful plants. It was good to have space to share time with and without the other family members of our party of 4. The frogs at night were a bit much but the ear plugs helped with sleep in the comfortable beds. Kitchen was well equipped and the fresh fruit that Linda delivered from her garden every few days was such a treat. The ever present geckos were a delight as was the resident cat OB(Orange Boy). And Linda was there when we wanted advice on the best way to get to anywhere, etc.

We were so happy we stayed here! Everything about the place was absolutely lovely. This place is perfect if you are looking for a peaceful retreat on the Big Island, with lots of closeness to nature and lots of distance from crowds and city noise. It's a great home base to come back to after day trips around the island. The house is quite remarkable because it manages to be very modern and clean while also close to nature. The property is basically in a giant garden with all kinds of exotic plants, and it has a lot of open windows (with screens to keep out bugs) and natural light. There is also a very sweet cat and some cute geckos which like to wander along the ceiling (they mind their own business and eat stray mosquitoes). The different rooms are open with lots of windows, but built so that you still have a lot of privacy. The shower is really cool because it's huge compared to a standard indoor shower, and you can hear the forest around you while you shower. Hot water was never an issue. Linda was also a wonderful host - very friendly and communicative, with lots of stories. Thank you for the tour of the garden! Overall I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to be close to nature and away from crowds, and who appreciates a more secluded retreat with a personal touch. We were all so happy we found this.

This is the perfect place to (re)connect with nature, people, ourselves. The house is opened on a great garden with an amazing lookout. Linda takes care of her guests, communication was very easy at every steps. I warmly recommand Hale meow meow for those who are in search of a true island vibe. Mahalo Linda.

We had a most memorable time at Hale Meow Meow. Linda is the perfect host who treated us like family. I highly recommend a stay if you’re looking for an authentic experience.

Loved this property! Beautiful gardens and view! Linda is a wonderful host!

X

Not a sterile, overpriced, predictable, boring resort. In awe as soon as we pulled in, driving through lush tropical gardens full of nature sounds. Linda was at the gate (which must remain closed and padlocked) waiting for us. Got a quick tour to learn the way of the cottage and off to bed. Frogs lulled us to sleep and birds woke us in the morning. We loved the screened windows and being so close with nature. Geckos stayed on the walls/ceiling and did their jobs by feasting on bugs. OB, the resident kitty, was sweet. We let him in the house as he wanted, and he enjoyed the kitchen. He liked to sleep nights outdoors atop the fruit box. We hope all guests will love and respect OB, as we did. And the geckos. Linda arrived daily with special treats and left an assortment of fresh fruits from her garden. She is a phenomenal woman who taught us much about respecting our earth. We really enjoyed chatting with her daily and she went above and beyond as a host. But if you want to be completely left alone, she will also respect that. She will go far out of her way to ensure the comfort of her guests. Since water is on a catchment system, Linda brought us filtered water for drinking from her own filtered catchment system at her house, which is also on the property. Eveything about our experience was magical: the grounds, the animals, the sounds, the sunsets, the beaches, the fruits, the outdoor amenities, the connection to nature, and Linda. I can't imagine much else living up to this!

This is a special cottage on a beautiful property with an amazing view The fresh fruit every morning was delicious. Linda was very welcoming but also respected our privacy. We loved the outdoor shower and bathhouse. The cottage is in a good location for touring the southern side of the island. Don't expect the pampering of a high-end hotel, but if you want an off the grid experience to relax and reenergize, this is the place for you. Thank you for a stay we will always remember, Linda!

We had a marvelous stay at Linda’s house! Linda is so very accommodating and has such a beautifully constructed and decorated home. We loved watching sunset from the yard, the outdoor bath and shower, cooking in the kitchen with screen windows all around, and enjoyed watching some movies from her large dvd collection! Overall a beautiful and relaxing place to stay with a gracious host! Mahalo Linda!

We had a nice stay at this place. The Host, Linda is very friendly. Its a beautiful house in the nature. If youre a naturelover this is your place! First we were worried because the shower works wirh rainwater, but we didnt had health issues so it should be okay :)

Our host was very friendly and made our stay very enjoyable. The house comfortably accommodated my group of four and the amenities allowed us to really enjoy all that the house had to offer. Definitely worth the stay if you’re looking for a local experience. Mahalo to our host!

This is a very special place to be enjoyed many times. And we certainly will stay here when we return. The traveller will be surrounded by nature, and will be less than 30 minutes from some of the best snorkelling in South Kona. Linda, the host is very kind and welcoming and goes beyond the pale to ensure your comfort.

Linda is a kind and generous host who provides fresh fruit in box outside the kitchen door daily. The vegetation around her property makes you feel you are living a botanical garden in Thailand. My children fought over which room they would sleep in and loved their stay here. Just be prepared for how loud the frogs are every night! We miss this place already!

We have never seen anything like this or met anyone like Linda. True Hawaii, living in open air, surrounded by lush tropical foliage and the sounds of animals and the ocean. It's like living in an eccentric adult tree-house with fun, around the world decor and all the amenities you need. Plenty of towels, nice beds, all kinds of extras, including coolers and beach chairs for excursions. It is a blessed piece of paradise and Linda's joy and energy are what make it so special. You don't often meet your VRBO host, but in this case it would have been a challenge to navigate the gate, drive, and setup if a host wasn't there to meet us. Linda is so gracious and so fun to talk to! (Don't get me wrong, it's not like she's always hanging around and you see her everyday) A trip we will never forget!!

Birds, geckos, frogs and fauna. Beautiful spot with a great ocean view. Host was super friendly, helpful and interested. We loved this little piece of paradise as our home away from home.

We had a wonderful week at Hale Meow Meow, thanks to the lovely, comfortable cottage and a caring, knowledgeable host, who looks out for her guests as well as she looks out for her property - thank you, Linda. We loved the openness to the natural world and the sunsets in the evening, exploring the beaches in the area during the day, and hiking at Volcanoes National Park.

The host, Linda, has created a very special environment that takes you away from the hustle and bustle, tourist crowds, and distractions and immerses you in a Hawaii meets Bali eco cottage setting. It’s the kind of escape that is good for the soul. We enjoyed chatting with Linda as much as hanging out in the artfully and meticulously decorated spaces inside and outside the cottage. The cottage itself is indoor / outdoor where the many windows are screened but open (no glass) and you get the direct connection with nature: its smells, sounds and sights. We loved sleeping at night and hearing the symphony of frogs and other sounds, and waking up to the stunning views of the ocean through a lush garden. The cottage has ample room for a family. The bathroom and shower and attached through a breezeway to the main cottage. We loved that aspect because you are truly living in and out of doors very comfortably and constantly reminded of the beautiful surroundings and nature. The grounds are lovely and lush, which are meticulously cared for by Linda. Each day you are greeted with a fresh bin of starfruit, mangoes, avocados, lemons, limes, papayas- you name it. And our daily chats with Linda made us feel like we were at a close friend’s guest house. Just know that it can get chilly at night/early morning due to the openness of the home so bring a couple of sweatshirts to be cozy and comfortable.

Beautiful single wall construction. Amazing landscaping with an abundance of tropical fruits and flowers. A very welcoming and friendly host.

We enjoyed all that this house gave us. We were on the run a lot but I could have stayed in this house for two weeks without leaving. The view, the plants, the fresh air - all of it! - was amazing. Linda is very kind and attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and enjoyed our conversations with Linda.

Our family had an amazing time at Hale Meow Meow. We appreciated Linda's hospitality and daily delivery of fresh fruit. This was our favorite place to stay on the Big Island. Schmidt Family

No words can describe what a wonderful time we had at this property! Linda is the consummate hostess and made our stay very special. Beautiful gardens surrounding this cottage. Fresh fruit brought to us by Linda from her trees. We loved the location too! Easy to travel to Kona for supplies and to beaches and Volcano National Park. We spent eight nights in paradise! Highly recommend to anyone visiting The Big Island! An experience to never forget!

What an incredible vacation!! Staying at Linda's was like being on our own little jungle island. You would wake up to the ocean, and in the evening you watched the sun go down over the ocean and the frogs would sing you to sleep. I already miss picking oranges and grapefruit to squeeze for juice in the morning and making guacamole from the avocados on the property. We also really miss our gecko friends. Linda was a wealth of knowledge about fruit plants and animals. Great location, not to close to the Kona or Hilo but close enough for a trip when you felt like it. Already trying to narrow down dates for our next trip so we can make sure to stay with Linda again!!!!

We had a great time at Linda's place, it was like staying in a rainforest. Linda has numerous fruit trees on her property and generously left fresh fruit for us during our stay. Her house is beautifully decorated in Hawaiian and Bali styles and is very cozy and welcoming. We had everything we needed to cook any meals in a very spacious kitchen, and there were a couple of very cute geckos in the house who helped out with any mosquitos. Linda showed us around her acreage and talked to us about the island and her property, she is a lovely person who cares deeply about all the creatures she shares her space with. We went to Hilo for a few days of our vacation, but our stay on the Kona side was better in part due to this little gem of a place.

Refreshing difference from the typical modern condo. Much more of a true Hawaiian lodging experience. Beautiful landscaped grounds.

We loved staying at Linda's house. It is truly something special. You get absolute jungle feeling in her wonderful garden! The house is as picturesque as the photos and Linda is just amazing. She is caring and helpful and you feel like home being with her. She is such an interesting person to talk to and as she has traveled the world, she has many stories to tell. And of course, she has a lot of good advice on experiencing Big Island. If you love nature and love being in the middle of it, you should book this place. This is for down to earth people who like it real (jungle sounds included). Thank you, Linda, for making our Big Island experience so special!

Hale MeowMeow was a wonderful way to start our trip to Hawaii! Lovely lush setting, well maintained (tamed?) gardens in the jungle. Very comfy, eclectic furnishings from all over the world -primarily Asia. Linda kept us well provided in fruits from her trees. Sunsets were lovely viewed from her gardens and we were serenaded by little frogs each night. We had so much fun getting to know Linda, she's a great host!!

This place was just the coolest! A big cozy treehouse in the jungle. Loved talking story with Linda. Such a lovely person. The fresh picked fruit was wonderful. Loved strolling around the beautiful property.

We loved our stay at Hale Meow Meow. Linda welcomed us with open arms and kept us stocked in fresh tropical fruit. This place has everything you can think of in terms of amenities . Beach gear, a blender for smoothies, games, and great directions to local beaches. It’s a beautiful house and we loved every minute of our stay. It’s about an hour south of Kona town but close to some great beaches and offers a very chill and relaxed place to call home for a few days.

This gem of a property south of Captain Cook is the perfect antidote to the condo/resort vacation that most people experience in Hawaii. Linda has created a jungle arboretum and generously shares its bounty with her guests. Lots of space to spread out here and a big kitchen to gather in. The cool breezes and coqui frog chorus lull you to sleep at night, and the outdoor shower is so refreshing. Lots of great, local places to eat in Captain Cook, and you really get a feel for the true Hawaii. Awesome stay - mahalo, Linda!

We loved our stay at Hale Meow Meow! We wanted to be in a natural setting away from the crowds and have room for the teens to spread out. The plants on the property were just amazing and we loved the mountain/ocean views. Words don’t really do it justice. Linda was very responsive and helpful w anything we needed and the property was well stocked w everything from coffee to boogie boards. Would def stay again!

We loved our stay at Linda's tropical garden. Linda is such a nice person, and her property and the house we were in has so many personal touches. It is really a special, one-of-a-kind lodging.

This Garden of Eden was a peaceful respite from a crazy, frenetic world. Our host Linda was a delight, gracious and generous beyond imagination. The ohana was very clean, open, airy and really just cool - if you are looking for an authentic Hawaii and an alternative to the canned boring busloads of lei-wearing overfed white people shuffling from beach to bar, then this is the place for you.. There is highway noise, roosters and coqui frogs all of which are easy to get used to (we stayed a week). We loved our stay and will definitely be visiting again!