Newly listed adorable, spacious artist's cottage in heart of Waimea. Rare find! Walking distance to coffee shop, celebrated restaurants, farmer's market, art galleries. 15 mins to the best beaches! Recently updated throughout with designer touches & Hawaii Cottage charm & comfort. Fully equipped cooks kitchen, features open plan design with dining/living room & piano. Delightful outdoor spaces include 2 decks, private enclosed lanai, yard with herb garden & patio. Close to local nature trail. PLEASE NOTE : Hawaii State tax (GE & TAT) 14.96% is not included in the reservation fee. We require reservationsl to be booked by the person who's going to stay at the listing. Waimea is at elevation 2,500 ft so no air conditioning is needed. Great for a good night sleep! Our home is well insulated but we do provide fans for any really hot days.Our guests appreciate a well-designed space that offers beauty and comfort with unique artistic touches that give a flavor of Old Hawaii. (Artists and interior designers, you've found your place!) They also enjoy charming outside spaces that offer both shade and sunshine, quiet time alone and spaces to gather. (Landscapers! There are four "outside rooms" to discover!) If you'd like to Bar-B-Q on a patio surrounded by lush flowering plants and birdsong, or love to cook in a well-equipped kitchen with fresh herbs from the garden, we've thought of you too! Musicians, you are very welcome to play our piano and guitar. Every square foot has been lovingly created for your enjoyment, to delight your senses and refresh your soul. We're happy you've found us. In fact, you may not want to leave! Whether you're here for a vacation, to live like a local or to look for a home in our unique town, we're happy to share our cottage and neighborhood with you. It's the perfect base from which to take advantage of all that the Big Island has to offer (and that's a lot!) Waimea (or Kamuela) is primarily known for its cowboys, rodeo’s, and prime horseback-riding. There are however many more activities that can be enjoyed from Waimea, and most popular of all, the most beautiful beaches on the Island are only 15 mins away by car. Nearby, Waipi’o valley is one of the most scenic places on the Big Island and offers stunning vistas and many miles of hiking trails and a black sand beach. Of course, there are also several options in town that you should not miss when passing through. Also check out the historic sugar plantations towns on the North coast such as Hawi and Honokaa, both a short drive away. Day trips to Kona and Hilo are both easy from our central locations. Activities and attraction that are specific to Waimea: Think of visiting the Parker Ranch, farmers markets or the local brewpub. Check out the schedule at the Kahilu Theatre which brings world class acts to town and local acts at their smaller theatre, the Mike Luce. ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS IN WAIMEA If you like going local as well as good breakfasts, we suggest you go for breakfast at one of Waimea’s Saturday farmers markets for a good start of your day. At night, you can get your fill (and Mexican food) at the Big Island Brewhaus, which serves very tasty homemade beer and is another “must-taste” in Waimea. THE BIG ISLAND BREWHAUS on the Big Island started selling their homemade beers on march 4th 2011. Its owner has won over 30 national and international awards before opening his own place. This place is definitely worth a visit. Parker Ranch VISIT THE PARKER OR ANNA RANCH TO LEARN ABOUT HAWAIIAN COWBOYS The Parker Ranch on the Big Island was once upon a time the largest ranch in the united states. Their history is interwoven with that of the American presence in Hawaii, and nowadays they also organize very interesting horseback riding excursions. Read more about the Parker Ranch in Waimea. Another old Ranch house you can visit is the Anna Ranch (which also hosts a weekly farmers market, see below). They host a “Historic ranch house tour” 4 days / week where you can learn about the history of ranching on Hawaii, which goes as far back as the days of King Kamehamea I. WAIMEA FARMERS MARKETS There are several farmers markets in and near Waimea: The largest markets in Waimea are the Waimea Town market (open Saturday between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.), the Waimea Homestead farmers market (open Saturday between 7 a.m. and noon) and since April 2012 the Waimea mid-week market at the Pukalani stables (open Wednesday between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.). PETROGLYPHS Petroglyphs are images carved in stone, and offer a unique view into the history of Hawaii. Some petroglyphs date back to the 16th century – only one century after Columbus first landed on American soil! There are two petroglyph fields west of Waimea: the Waikoloa Petroglyphs and the Puako Petroglyph field. LUAU AND HULA PERFORMANCES A Luau show is a good way to experience local food and culture, but there are more (and cheaper) ways to do so. Close to Waimea you can find these shows at the resorts on the north Kona coast. WAIPI’O VALLEY Waipi’o valley and black sand beach. once upon a time was densely populated and home to old Hawaiian kings . Now however, Waipi’o valley is mostly lush wilderness interspersed with taro fields and a couple of dozens of inhabitants. The valley is about one mile wide and six miles deep and boasts a gorgeous black sand beach. POLOLU VALLEY kohala, landslide, sea cliffs Pololu valley is the most northern of the impressive valleys that are carved into the Kohala volcano at the lush green pastures of the Kohala region on the Big Island. The spectacular views of the valley and the steep cliffs that end in the ocean are worth a trip on their own, but the real thing to do here is hiking to the black sand beach at the valley floor! There also are some pretty cool things to do close to Pololu valley to make your visit into a small road trip. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND WAIMEA Waimea can be found at an elevation of nearly 3000 ft. in the north of the Big Island close to some great beaches on the Kohala coast and spectacular hikes in and around Waipi’o valley. The crisp, clean skies at night also make Waimea a great place to turn your eyes up for stargazing. You can find below a list of all outdoor activities that are doable in and closely around Waimea. ATV, ATV tour, ridetherim, waipio valley, waipi'o, ATV TOURS ATV tours are a fun way to explore the beautiful difficult to access places such as the wild forests and cliffs on the Kohala coast. Close to Waimea there are two tours that take take you on a 10+ mile drive through private lands with stops on the way at scenic points, historic sites, and waterfalls BEACHES The Beaches are one of the main attractions of the Big Island and are great for being lazy, snorkeling, surfing or what not! Some of the best beaches of the Big Island can be found at a short drive just west of Waimea. GOLFING The Big Island is known as the golf capital of the state, and in Waimea you are in close proximity of almost half of the golf courses on the Big Island. HIKING Waimea and the surrounding hills and valleys are good for some of the most spectacular hiking on the island. Waipi’o valley and Pololu valley are prime picks, but by far not the only ones. HORSEBACK RIDING Several ranches around Waimea offer the opportunity to explore their (often very large) range as part of a guided tour of the pastures with spectacular views of the coastline and peaks. It is also possible to make it of the range and explore other spectacular parts of the island such as for example Waipi’o valley. STARGAZING Hawaii is one of the world’s best places for stargazing, and Waimea with its clear skies and close proximity to Mauna Kea is a good place to start. SCUBA DIVING Scuba diving on Hawaii is a great way to get away from the crowds and enjoy the Big Island underwater paradise on your own. Waimea is close to west coast of the Big Island which is one of the best places for this kind of adventure. SNORKELING Just a short drive to the west you can find some great snorkeling spots and beaches. Warm, clear water, plenty of fish and coral reefs mixed in between the lava rocks make for a stunning snorkel. WATERFALLS The steep cliffs of the northern valleys are home to impressive waterfalls. One of these is part of our list of the 5 most easily accessible, biggest and most popular waterfalls. ZIPLINING Ziplining is an activity where you are attached with a harness to a rope that is strung between a high and a low point. The ziplines are built high above scenic areas and features such ravines, jungles, meadows, and forests, and there are plenty of those around Waimea.