Book your escape to a tiny house located in a tropical cloud forest on the slopes of Hualalai Volcano at 4,200 feet elevation with year-round misty cool climate. Guests will be surrounded in restorative nature with a variety of exotic native hapu’u ferns, ohia trees and wildlife. Ideally designed for the outdoor lover, adventurer, bird enthusiast, star gazer, mindful minimalist traveler wanting to unplug.
As the tiny house movement has built more momentum, we’ve seen them popping up everywhere. Lately one of the most exciting collaborations has been between the tiny house and the short-term rental market. We all love a good Airbnb or VRBO but now we have the option of living out our tiny house dream even if it’s just for a weekend. This new series of Envy will feature these tiny house/vacation rental love children. We hope you like it!
The Apapane Tiny House : Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
What does Laura want you to know about herself?
Our story – from life aboard Corsaire sailing to Hawaii (makai) to upland (mauka) sharing this serene scene via “The Apapane Tiny House” named after an endemic forest bird only found on Hawaiian Islands at high elevations. We are passionate about sustainable living, conserving the unique flora /fauna and rare birds in their ecosystems. Members of Friends of Hakalua Forest National Wildlife Refuge.
What are the accommodations like?
Completed Mar 2022, 240 sq ft, 1- bedroom loft tiny house is perfect for 1-2 guests desiring some quiet time in nature, envision yourself glamping in a misty living-forest under the stars. We recommend guests stay a minimum 4 nights to truly immerse yourself in the area.
Loft: Queen bed with cozy flannel sheets, fluffy pillows and blankets to keep warm.
Kitchenette: Farm sink, butcher block countertops, apartment size refrigerator, 4 -burner cooktop.
Bathroom: Tiled shower with glass door including locally made Hawaiian body soap. Sink vanity, towels provided. Luggage storage fits perfectly under cabinet shelving.
Living area: Lounger reclining leather sofa – 2 power outlets & 2USB ports. Sleeps one person.
What do others have to say about their experience?
“Very beautiful place! It is remote and at a high elevation, so it can get a little chilly at night. Nothing too crazy but it helps to have a sweatshirt and socks.
The hosts gave the best recommendations for activities and food spots.
They also provided some Kona coffee grounds and French press to make fresh coffee in the mornings! WiFi was plenty fast. I had to do a little bit a work and had no trouble doing so on my computer. Overall, we had an awesome trip and enjoyed our stay!” Jacy
If you stay in this lovely tiny house be sure to check out some of the local attractions.
1. Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary
2. Manini’owali Beach (Kua Bay)
3. Kona Brewing Co.
