Ciara
The Local Nook // Cozy Kona Hale
Kailua-Kona, HI, United States
$150/night
Summary
Our cozy and comfortable one bedroom Ohana is handcrafted from the walls itself to the artwork on them! Enjoy Kona coffee out on the patio or watch the sunset from our amazing view. Our cheery Ohana is located in the heart of Kona and five minutes drive away from the closest beach. - fast wifi - fresh clean towels and linens
Space
Hello! We're Caleb + Cece. We are a husband and wife photography team that calls for a bit of traveling through out the year! We converted our parents garage into our comfy dwelling space back in 2013 when we got married. Our goal was to keep life simple and focus on our passion. This also allowed for us to travel for months on end at a time more conveniently. Anyways, we have been heavily traveling for about three years and most years find ourselves gone just as much as we are home. We LOVE Airbnb and the experiences we've gained from staying at cute/quaint little homes all over the world. This inspired us to open up our personal home to welcome like minded travelers, adventurous couples, and business minded people like ourselves into our home. All that we ask is that you respect our little home and fully enjoy yourselves :) About the space : Our space is equipped with a full kitchen and dining area, simple living room, bedroom, full bathroom, outdoor half enclosed room, patio garden
Description
Our cozy and comfortable one bedroom Ohana is handcrafted from the walls itself to the artwork on them! Enjoy Kona coffee out on the patio or watch the sunset from our amazing view. Our cheery Ohana is located in the heart of Kona and five minutes drive away from the closest beach. - fast wifi - fresh clean towels and linens Hello! We're Caleb + Cece. We are a husband and wife photography team that calls for a bit of traveling through out the year! We converted our parents garage into our comfy dwelling space back in 2013 when we got married. Our goal was to keep life simple and focus on our passion. This also allowed for us to travel for months on end at a time more conveniently. Anyways, we have been heavily traveling for about three years and most years find ourselves gone just as much as we are home. We LOVE Airbnb and the experiences we've gained from staying at cute/quaint little homes all over the world. This inspired us to open up our personal home to welcome like minded trave
Neighborhood Overview
Because we live in a local Hawaiian family neighborhood, we ask that our guests also treat our neighbors and other locals with respect. Thank you! :)
Notes
Maid service is available on request! This involves towel/bedding laundry, kitchen, bathroom, and floors. Violet or Niki will be watering all indoor and outdoor plants on Tuesdays and Fridays at 3pm.
Transit
Our space is conveniently located above two main highways. We are approximately 5 minutes away from Costco, 5 minutes away from other grocery stores, 10 minutes away from the airport, 10 minutes away from downtown, and 5 minutes away from the closest beach. We recommend renting a car during your stay as our island is vast and all of the best adventures call for driving.
Access
The main entrance is to the right through the white gate in front of your parking stall. We ask that guest please enter this way to give our parents and yourselves some extra privacy, though there is another entry door to the left in front of the main house entrance.
Property Details
Property Type
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1125Cancellation Policy
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2Bedrooms
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2Bathrooms
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Free parking on premises
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Pets live on this property
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Free street parking
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Smoke detector
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Carbon monoxide detector
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First aid kit
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Safety card
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Essentials
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Shampoo
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Laptop friendly workspace
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Self check-in
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Lockbox
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Private entrance
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Hot water
Rules
Quiet hours are from 9pm - 7am. Please remove shoes before entering home. Only one vehicle allowed per booking. Must tolerate kitties as our kitties do roam the property + patio :) We regularly treat our home and property for bug/pest control. Our vendors use an organic material as we have a sustainable home. But please keep in mind that we do live in the tropics and bugs can be inevitable, especially certain times of year. Here are some things we recommend to keep the critters away : - always clean up any food or cooking messes - do not leave any food out on counters - we also suggest keeping your shoes inside as well - keep natural bug spray handy while in the outdoors It was quite an adjustment for us moving to the tropics from the mainland so we always like for our guests to be prepared, especially when visiting the wet side of the island! :) Basic cleaning supplies are available for any unusual messes or accidents. Please wash dishes and take out trash prior to check out. All
25 Reviews
Cute little house! Had a wonderful stay! Close to downtown Kona. House was welcoming and homey. Would definitely stay there again.
Jun 27, 2019My husband and I had an absolutely incredible stay at The Local Nook. Incredible interior decor, comfy bed, good location, great communication from hosts. Our stay was the highlight of Kona for us! Sophie and Nick xxx
Jun 27, 2019Very cute place- beautifully decorated. Good location!
Jun 27, 2019We loved this place! Its incredible what can be done with a garage! The interior design is exactly how it looks on the pictures. You feel like living in a magazine. The only thing you have to know is that you need a car for everything. But you probably need that anyway. By car all the shops, beaches and restaurants are very close. We would love to come back!:)
Jun 27, 2019Super nice interior decoration! You can have ideal days with adorable cats in this house! If you have a car you can reach everywhere. Very comfortable location in very quiet residential area. Ciara is super nice owner and very helpful for the people who come to Kona for the first time!
Jun 27, 2019The Local Nook was the perfect getaway for us! It was so refreshing to check into a place that instantly felt like home. Cece was an incredible host and had the best recommendations when it came to activities and restaurants. And, we adore Kitty Girl! Thanks Caleb and Cece!
Jun 27, 2019Wonderful stay!
Jul 27, 2019The Nook is even more beautiful than the pictures show! It is absolutely gorgeous. Fully stocked kitchen, nice comfortable space to share some down time, and VERY comfortable bed and linens. Ciara had some spot-on recommendation for where to go for coffee, food and groceries, and her communication was 100% - even going so far as to ask her neighbors to be respectful of quiet time during 4th of July celebrations, with no expectation from us that she'd do so. VERY thoughtful. Highly recommend!!
Jun 27, 2019The house is located only 5 minutes to town and we enjoyed both the quiet neighborhood and easy access to bustling shopping/ food and attraction sites. We love the tastefully decorated interior: everything is so homelike! We'd definitely recommend this place!
Jun 27, 2019The Nook is as beautiful as in the pictures, and even cozier than it looks. The location is perfect, close to a grocery store, top restaurants, beaches, and most of the Kailua-Kona-Kohala activites, without the big touristy crowds of the Koahala coast. It's also an easy hour drive for farther activites such as exploring Hawi and the Pololu Valley, the Waipio Valley, Waimea or stargazing on the Mauna Kea. We found it very convenient :) Ciara was very very responsive to any request or issues we had, and we appreciated it. We felt welcome, and it was a wonderful home away from home :) We highly recommend it!!
Jun 27, 2019Choose Ciara‘s place if you want to feel at home during your stay. It not only provides everything one needs but also offers a great atmosphere. There are millions of warmly decorated details and ideas that will inspire you. And all animal lovers will be charmed by the two kitties living there. Located very close to Kona but nevertheless in a calm neighborhood, it is a perfect starting point for exploring the western but also northern and southern parts of the island. Supermarkets, restaurants etc. are less than a 10 minute drive away. It definitely was one of the best Airbnb’s we ever stayed at. Even though we could not meet Ciara, she always responded quickly and there were detailed and helpful instructions that explained everything. We would immediately stay there again!
Jun 27, 2019The Little Nook was a wonderful place to stay in on the Big Island. The hosts made the space feel welcoming and very cozy. Like the hosts and any visitor would suggest, renting a car is the best choice for transportation. Access to restaurants, public facilities, and other places are all without much hassle. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting Hawaii!
Jun 27, 2019Cozy place, feels like being at home! Nice decoration, good comunication! Ar conditionar in the bedroom! All perfect!
Jun 27, 2019Beautiful home. If felt like we were staying in a bohemian chic boutique.The air conditioning was sufficient for the bedroom, and everything was very bright and cheery. The outdoor shower and outdoor daybed were exceptional touches as well. This would be a lovely Bungalo to snuggle up in With the book. Cat lovers will adore the resident (though optional) felines. This side of the island is known for large and plentiful bugs however. While very few are inside, you may want to leave your sneakers behind closed doors. Definitely recommend this Home. Mahalo!
Jun 27, 2019Great space, very beautiful and perfect for our stay
Jun 27, 2019Ciara and Caleb’s home is just unreal. From the perfectly styled nooks, luxe day bed, to the view of gorgeous pastel sunsets, it is an extremely well thought out place to relax. The organic soaps, snorkelling gear and other thoughtful details were spot on, as were Ciara’s recommendations of food spots, beaches and must sees. Couldn’t get any better really.
Jun 27, 2019Cozy, stylish, and conveniently located place in Kona. Highly recommended
Jun 27, 2019Adorable little hidden gem right in a residential neighborhood. We had the awesome experience of feeling like a local while at the same time feeling cozy and on vacation. Close enough to town that we didn’t have any kind of lengthy drives, but close the gate and we suddenly escaped to our own private vacation getaway. “Local Nook” really is the perfect way to describe this charming place! Thank you for opening your home to us!
Jun 27, 2019I love Ciara’s place. She has really nice touches and the pictures are beyond beautiful. I stayed for three nights. My first night was smooth, second night ran into some spiders but I can deal with them and then my third night my fear of roaches was upon me. I tried to wing it but then the roaches decided to have wings of their own. I had to leave my last night around 1 am to get a hotel. Otherwise this place was affordable and in a great location. Close to the restaurants and shops. Also near the airport.
Jun 27, 2019My boyfriend and I came on a vacation and had the BEST time! The local nook is perfect. It’s like living in Pinterest. Hah. It’s a cozy space but with plenty of room! I lived on the outdoor bed and my bf loved the outdoor shower. It truly is a magical place. And so close to lots of shops and restaurants. We loved staying local rather than going to a blah hotel. The space is adorable and we enjoyed being able to do our own thing. We even found a small beach nearby with sooo many sea turtles! You will definitely need a car for this location but if you want to stay like a local- you can’t do better than the local nook. We would highly recommend- can’t beat the price either. Can’t say enough good things.
Jun 27, 2019Clean place with easy access to Kailua. Knowledgeable and helpful host with good communication.
Jun 27, 2019Had a great stay at Ciara’s place. Creative, cozy, and well-located space, which made exploring around the west side of the island very easy! Would come back and Airbnb and here again on a future trip!
Jun 27, 2019Stylish beautiful quiet home. It’s close to the airport, beaches, and downtown. It also had air conditioning in the room, so it was amazing to have at night! They have some adorable kitties that loved to visit us in the mornings. Loved our stay and we hope to be back one day!
Jun 27, 2019Nice and quiet place, approx 10 min ride away from Kona. Lovely cats :)
Jun 27, 2019Cozy place away from the tourist area and a short drive to town and all the local acivities. We enjoyed our stay and hope to be back some tim ein the future.
Jun 27, 2019