Captain Cook Vacation Rental cottage

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Captain Cook cottage rental - Tara Cottage
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Description Cottage,
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 3, 1 Bathroom
Amenities near the ocean, rural, garden, internet access, satellite or cable, TV
Rates per property (USD)
$175 - $215/night 
$1,100 - $1,350/week 
$3,200 - $3,600/month 
Owner
+1 808-328-9607
+1 800-527-7789
Speaks: English
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Photos and Description of the Captain Cook vacation cottage rental 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 3

Tara Cottage is a handcrafted redwood and cedar octagon on secluded and beautifully landscaped property in Kona coffee country, overlooking Kealakekua Bay and the South Kona coastline. Kealakekua Bay, with its unparalleled fine swimming, snorkeling and kayaking, and Pu'uhonua O Honaunau (the Place of Refuge National Park) are both less than 10 minutes away. The cottage features a 300 sq. ft octagonal main room with a 15 ft apex and skylight. Furnishings include a raised platform bed, Art Deco armoire, writing desk and a sitting area with an enclosed cabinet for cable TV and DVD. There is a fine stereo system with both a CD player and iPod dock and high speed wireless internet. Tara Cottage is beautifully appointed with original artwork, fine furniture and Indonesian wood carvings and fabrics.
Captain Cook cottage rental - Tara Cottage

Tara Cottage
Captain Cook cottage rental - Bi-level lanai with lower sun deck

Bi-level lanai with lower sun deck
Captain Cook cottage rental - Tara Cottage grounds

Tara Cottage grounds
Captain Cook cottage rental - Tara Cottage grounds - Owner's cottage to the left

Tara Cottage grounds - Owner's cottage to the left
Captain Cook cottage rental - Cottage Grounds and View of Kealakekua Bay

Cottage Grounds and View of Kealakekua Bay
Captain Cook cottage rental - Octagonal Great Room - cathedral ceiling

Octagonal Great Room - cathedral ceiling
Captain Cook cottage rental - Kitchen/dining areas with Bay and coastline views

Kitchen/dining areas with Bay and coastline views
Captain Cook cottage rental - Tara Cottage dining area

Tara Cottage dining area
Captain Cook cottage rental - Tara Cottage Kitchen

Tara Cottage Kitchen
Captain Cook cottage rental - Tara Cottage desk area with WiFi

Tara Cottage desk area with WiFi
Captain Cook cottage rental - Entrance to alcove with twin bed

Entrance to alcove with twin bed
Captain Cook cottage rental - Alcove room with twin bed

Alcove room with twin bed

Location: Big Island Hawaii < Hawaii < USA

Three lovely beaches are within a 15 minute drive. Tara Cottage is within minutes of restaurants, health food stores, produce markets, shops and theater in the villages of Captain Cook, Kealakekua and Kainaliu. The bustling resort town of Kailua-Kona, with its array of fine options for dining, shopping and entertainment, is 30 minutes drive north. On the oceanside of the cottage is a bi-level lanai with superb unobstructed views of Kealakekua Bay and the coastline. The spacious lawn area with its profusion of Hawaiian ti plants and bougainvillaea provides a truly park-like setting ideal for special occasions and small wedding/ commitment/ recommitment ceremonies. Tara Cottage was carefully sited to take full advantage of prevailing day and nighttime breezes and is comfortable year round at its 900 ft elevation. It is most appropriate for adults desiring a peaceful environment with few distractions.
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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Captain Cook, Hawaii

Rental Basis:
per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
High Season Mar 1, 2010 - May 31, 2010 $1,250 $195 - $195 - $3,400 4 Nights
Mid Season Jun 1, 2010 - Nov 19, 2010 $1,100 $175 - $175 - $3,200 4 Nights
High Season 2 Nov 20, 2010 - Dec 15, 2010 $1,250 $195 - $195 - $3,400 4 Nights
Peak Season Dec 16, 2010 - Feb 28, 2011 $1,350 $215 - $215 - $3,600 4 Nights

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (US Dollars) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • Cottage: $1100/week mid season; $1250/week high season; $1350/week peak season. $175/night mid season; $195/night high season; $215/night peak season. Monthly rate: $3200 mid season; $3400 high season; $3600 peak season.
    High Season: 11/20-12/15/10; 3/01-5/31/10; Peak Season: 12/16/10 -2/28/11; Mid Season: 6/01/10-11/19/10.
    Two taxes total 12.416%. Out cleaning Fee: $80. Maximum occupancy: 3 adults/older children.
    Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
  • For larger parties please inquire about additional B&B accommodations nearby. Not suitable for children under 5 years of age.

Fees

Tax Rate:
12.42%
Cleaning:
$80

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Captain Cook, Hawaii

Property Type:
  • cottage
Location Type:
  • near the ocean
  • rural
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • romantic
General:
  • telephone
  • linens provided
  • accept credit card
Kitchen:
  • ice maker
  • freezer
  • microwave
  • refrigerator
  • clothes dryer
  • cooking utensils
  • washing machine
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • 2 ring stove
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Outside - Outdoor Shower
  • Outdoor shower equipped with Grohe fixtures and side jets.
Bedrooms:
  • 1 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 3 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen, skylight over bed
    Dayroom - 1 Twin/ Single
Entertainment:
  • books
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • stereo system
  • music library
  • video library
  • DVD
  • CD
Internet Access:
  • wireless broadband
  • internet access
Outside:
  • outdoor grill gas
  • porch/lanai
  • parking off street
  • garden
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • pets not allowed
Local Activities:
  • walking
  • sailing
  • tennis
  • golf
  • fishing
  • surfing
  • cycling
  • swimming
  • horseback riding
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • antiquing
Attractions:
  • museums
  • bay/sound
  • cinemas
  • groceries
Leisure Activities:
  • spelunking
  • beachcombing
  • hiking
  • sight seeing
  • snorkeling
  • live theater
  • bird watching
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • scenic drives
  • restaurants
Notes: Surrounding the octagonal main room are: the kitchen with its door to the service porch; the dining area with a 9 foot bank of windows framing a stunning view of Kealakekua Bay, and the door to the lanai; a large bathroom; and an intimate dayroom with its twin bed and back door opening to a bromeliad and bamboo garden. One shower’s outdoors in a dramatic lava rock grotto within this garden. The shower is equipped with Grohe fixtures and side jets, for a sensual, satisfying cleanse. Privacy is assured by the landscaping and the surrounding lush Thai bamboo. Kona coffee and fresh fruit are grown on the property.

Further details for this vacation cottage rental in Captain Cook, Hawaii

Other Activities: Kona coffee tasting at many farms nearby, boating, shopping, kayaking, parasailing, wildlife viewing.

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Captain Cook, Hawaii

Owner Submitted Review

Our Home Away From Home

Review Submitted: February 1, 2010 Date of Stay: April 2009
pril 2009 was my 3rd stay at Tara Guest House. My first stay was after finding it on the internet and seeing the photos. The actual Tara Guest House is so much more than the photos and I felt I was in Heaven. The gardens, the fragrance of flowers and fruit. The view of Kealakakua Bay, and the proximity of several places to swim, and snorkel. Each visit, I have seen dolphins. I come to the Big Island as a retreat and time with Yvonne and Tara meets all of those requirements. Michael your humor and great heart you have is a bonus. We will always be back. We feel like it is our home........
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"Paradise Found"

Review Submitted: February 1, 2010 Date of Stay: November 2009
From the moment we arrived at Tara Cottage we felt like we had arrived in Paradise. We were greeted with the smell of fresh roasted coffee (Tara's own), homemade banana bread, local "mac" nuts and home grown bananas and mangos. Each day dawned with the sound of birds outside in the birdbath. We enjoyed the start of the day with the delightful outdoor shower and the relaxing comfort of the lounge chairs overlooking the ocean below.
Tara Cottage was lovingly built and managed by our Host and now friend Michael Sisk who thought of everything we could possibly need for our stay. The decor of Tara Cottage is first class and the accommodations provided everything. Oh, and did I mention the outside shower? We will always remember our evening of Kava and songs with all of our new friends at Mama's. Thank you Mike for sharing Tara with us and we look forward to our next visit. For anyone looking for complete relaxation and the joy of experiencing the true ALOHA SPIRIT you will not regret staying at Tara Cottage. And did I mention the outdoor shower?
1/03/10: Linda and Sonny, Denver, Colorado
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Rating
5 out of 5

The perfect place to reload your batteries

Beat and Anita Heidelberg, Germany
Review Submitted: January 30, 2010 Date of Stay: November 2009
You can read all about the attractions and the beauty of Big Island in appropriate travel guides. So, let's concentrate on Tara Cottage, the cottage surroundings and the host Michael.
We arrived at night after a long trip and did not take much notice of anything and went to sleep in the very big and comfortable bed. When we woke up the next morning, we could admire the sheer beauty of it all: the view over the Pacific Ocean and Kealakekua Bay, the very tastefully furnished cottage, the exquisite choice of classical music CDs, the vast assortment of books on the shelves, the welcoming basket of treats that waited for us (including delicious coffee from the farm Tara Cottage is located on). To make a long story short: we had the feeling, we had arrived in paradise and this cannot get any better... but then we met Michael, our host. He is the most charming man you can imagine: warm, friendly, very willing to share his knowledge, considerate and always observing our privacy.
The whole atmosphere in and around Tara Cottage is the perfect place to relax and reload your batteries or for a romantic time-out with your significant other.
We decided and promised to come back and can hardly wait to do so.
It is a pity that I only have the possibility to assign 5 stars here. I would like to add a PLUS.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
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Rating
5 out of 5

Great Vacation at Tara Cottage

Petra and Jan Duvall, WA, United States
Review Submitted: August 12, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
We stayed at Tara cottage for three weeks this July and were completely taken away by the tranquility and beauty of the place. We had really great time, enjoyed gorgeous sunsets from the lanai, watched birds drinking and washing in the bird pool, loved the company of the almost tamed geckos but most importantly fantastic host and owner of the place, Michael. The cottage is situated away from the noisy and touristy areas but still close to any attractions that the Big Island can offer. It is an ideal spot for relaxation or just enjoyment of Hawaii in its almost original form. Restaurants, coffee farms and houses, art galleries and other shops nearby are all in the same spirit. Adding the perfect snorkeling area (Two steps) which is only 5 minutes drive from the property, this place has really everything we were looking for during our vacation. We would definitely recommend this place to any of our friends and are looking forward to our next visit to Tara cottage.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
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Rating
5 out of 5

Tara Cottage: A Perfect Place to Stay

C, J and T Lagunitas, CA, USA
Review Submitted: July 31, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2008
I would recommend Tara Cottage without any hesitation to anyone considering a vacation on the Big Island. My husband, 11 year old son and I found the property, cottage and host to be even more welcoming than we anticipated. Tara Cottage is wonderful. It is charming, beautifully situated, clean and very comfortable (the beds are amazing and the outdoor shower cannot be beat!). The grounds are even more impressive than they appear in the photos. It is, in fact, a farm, complete with Kona coffee trees amazingly sweet white pineapples, huge mango trees and abundant flowering plants. The property is extensive; the landscaping made it among the most beautiful properties we saw on the island. We thoroughly enjoyed relaxing each morning and evening at home, taking in the sunsets and the superlative view of Kealakekua Bay. Tara Cottage is wonderfully situated on the west side of the island. It was a great home base from which to visit Kealakekua Bay (we strongly recommend renting kayaks and heading over to Captain Cook Monument where the snorkeling is wonderful-and don't forget to watch for resting spinner dolphins)as well as the very interesting and beautiful place of refuge. We would love to return to Tara Cottage. We really can't recommend it highly enough. Michael is the perfect host. He was very respectful of our privacy but he was also readily accessible whenever we had questions. And we greatly enjoyed the welcome basket of treats he had waiting for us when we arrived (the mango bread was unforgettably delicious). And his Kona coffee is the best! Tara Cottage is a wonderul place for an individual, a couple or a small family. Relax, enjoy the colorful birds, the abundance of the farm and the warm hospitality!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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