Bali Cottage ("Tropical Beach House"), with views of the ocean & mountain, is located at Kealakekua Bay....a very peaceful & quiet small low-key shoreline community. It's only steps (a one minute walk) to enter the crystal clear water at a palm-shaded beach, across the bay from the Captain Cook Monument, for the best snorkeling in the islands! The water temperature is a bit cold when first entering but warms up once you are in waist deep. The pristine bay is a protected marine preserve and underwater park providing numerous under and above water activities, don’t be surprised if dolphins and sea turtles come by within arms reach as you snorkel or kayak .

The Bali cottage is ideal for couples, which is removed from noise and traffic and is fully fenced with tropical trees for added privacy. The cottage is a superbly crafted tropical design showcasing natural Hawaiian furnishings with an outdoor kitchenette and shower to suit all your needs. The high ceilings decorated with nostalgic surfboards and wall of bamboo are reminiscent of a true cottage beach house. This also efficiently allows the balmy breezes and scents of the bay and surrounding plumeria trees to float through. There is a deck and hammock to relax in sun or shade while taking in the sights, sounds and views of the ocean and surrounding mountain. It is easy to let yourself "hang loose" at the Bali Cottage

My wife and I were just as interested in the historical aspect as in sticking our heads under the water and seeing all the undersea life. I would recommend that people conduct a short Google search of Captain Cook and the circumstances of his interaction with the Hawaiian people prior to visiting Kealakekua so that they better appreciate the historical significance of the site.

Over all, my wife and I found our stay at Bali Cottage to be exceptional as a vacation rental. The property and living space contained everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We had comfortable chairs both inside and outside on the cottage. The cottage was set up to maintain one's privacy, as well as accomplished bringing in the outdoors. Monica & I truly thank the owner (Ron) for his attention to detail, including leaving leaflets and notes for the restaurants and attractions in the area. Ron has a plethora of good inside tips to make your stay a most memorable one, especially the Hilton dinner specials. We enjoyed the Manini Beach Community Park sunsets, with a sandy entry for snorkeling and information given freely by the park caretakers (Sandy and Francis). We would be happy to return to Bali cottage, and will recommend this property to our friends and family. Did we mention how romantic it is...you get the picture! May your stay be as breath taking as ours. Mahalo and hope to be back soon!

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It's soooo hard to leave! We miss the smells, breezes and warmth of the cottage...Aloha & Maholo Ron

Fred & Monica Cruz