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Our people love the land and respect it's heritage. North Kohala is a true treasure at the end of the rainbow, a colorful reflection of the heart of our people. Bobi, owner of Kohala Country Adventures Guesthouse, greets each day with gratitude and awe, after more than 32 years of experiencing the wonders of our special corner of "paradise" on Hawaii's Big Island.
  
Kohala No ka oe
Historic Japanese
Jodo Mission
 White
Hibicus
Above all, we are proud of our renown, born and raised in Kohala, Hawaiian musicians and graceful authentic dancers, masters of hula, both modern and ancient. You won't want to leave town without hearing the
music of renown John Keawe,
virtuoso of the slack key. Perhaps as he performs while you delight in a sumptuous weekend dinner at our famous Bamboo Restaurant.
Take home one of his CDs along with favorite singer and story teller Uncle
Kindy Sproat who's entertained at the Grand old Opry and Carnegie Hall; You can also own the harmonies of the talented Lim family whom you can hear at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on Tuesday nights. The Lim Halau won the coveted Merry Monarch Hawaiian Dance Festival last year. This is genuine tradition! Kohala no ka oe. (The best)
Art is in the air
North Kohala has become a center for fine arts, jewelry and woodworking with excellent galleries and eclectic boutiques. You can find special gifts and collectibles in our unique shops, in Hawi and Kapaau, and even visit with outstanding artists and artisans. North Kohala has art in the air. Come get inspired to experience your own creativity!
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"A feast for the senses and the soul".
Sunsets over the island of Maui
Ocean
and Mountain
Views
Starry
nights
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Welcome! E como mai! Make yourself at home!
Kohala Country Adventures Guest House, a rambling
turquoise, hilltop farmhouse,
is located on a 10 acre tropical paradise , in
the quaint town of Kapaau, on the beautiful North end of West Hawaii's Gold
COAST
a MAGICAL place to "get away from it
all" ........to spend quality time just relaxing..... appreciating..... being
creative.......exploring.......,
treating yourself, or as our favorite L.A.
return guests say..
"listening to the
silence"....
Mother Nature provides the
background music.
Kohala Country Adventures Guesthouse is
the perfect base from which to explore this magnificent old-style Hawaiian
place, with it's diverse treasures, natural and creative. Explore the ancient heiaus, Mookini
and Puukohala and the
ancient fishing village of Lapakahi. Birthplace of
King Kamehameha the uniter of
the Islands, Kohala proudly honors the King with a magnificent statue which
heralds the entrance to Kapaau Road. We are located 1/4 mile
"mauka" (uphill). .
| As you drive along the starkly beautiful coastal road 270, with whales breeching and spouting in winter months, you'll come to the lush landscape of our historic villages of Hawi and Kapaau, now centers for art, fine woodworking, unique crafts and jewelry. Treat yourself to a variety of excellent cuisine from world specials to world class gourmet. |
See the colorful architecture of our renovated plantation towns and our country churches. Visit Kalahikiola Church on the Bond Estate with it's old macadamia nut trees and legacy of education and dedication of the missionaries who committed themselves to Kohala over 170 years ago. You will be welcome to visit O Bon dances at Japanese temples and see the beautiful Chinese Revolutionary Society. Kohala has a fantastic annual Country Fair in October, Summer Slack Key Festival and Kamehameha day parade and Celebration on June 11. Experience the Kohala Mountain Road.
One of the worlds most beautiful drives past working ranches with cattle, horses and sheep. See Paniolo Country with great horseback riding, ranch eco tours and even a cowboy dinner. You'll marvel at expansive views of Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, Hualalai, the Kohala coast and some of the most fantastic cloud formations you'll ever see..! Rich in history, culture and natural beauty, North Kohala is a land of incredible adventure.
E komo mai. Come, enjoy our Aloha
For photos of Kamehameha Day and Kohala
See Kohala Gallery
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Sundeck Suite 
Cozy Bedroom
Garden Bedroom
Kohala Country Adventures is now a "Guesthouse", not a traditional B&B, rather "Beauty and Bed"...We grow some pineapples, bananas, papayas, lemons, avocados, tangerines, kumquats, and macadamia nuts, coconuts, so help yourself to fruit and nuts in season. Kona Coffee blends and herbal teas are in the rooms. The Sundeck Suite, Garden Bedroom, and Ohana or Common Room have dining areas and the means for some food preparation. Each of our units has a small fridge, and a deck with table and chairs to enjoy the lovely views and usually great weather.
Pololu Valley
Explore Kohala's coast from
the wilderness of Pololu Valley to the beautiful resorts of South Kohala,
green valleys, pastures, rugged cliffs, majestic mountains, lava, coral,
white sandy beaches, and snorkeling coves.
Aloha and Mahalo
Bobbi..
My ohana and
I would like to say that even though we spent a few hours there at
your place, mostly sleeping, we all felt the warmth and Aloha that
your wonderful piece of paradise had to offer. I slept so well
upstairs in the king bed of the Sundeck room and everyone else felt
the same way. We had a great reunion with Nick and Ipo and all the
ohana. My uncle and aunt from Hilo stopped by Sunday right before
we left and looked the place over and was overwhelmed by it’s beauty
and charm. My brothers and I topped off our weekend stay with a
small ping-pong tournament which we also enjoy dearly.
So on behalf
of my ohana and I, would like to extend a great big Mahalo for the
opportunity to share your little piece of paradise. We will
definitely refer others and look forward to our next visit to
beautiful Kohala.
Mahalo,
MARK S. CAMPOS
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