Vacation Rental

Dream vacation on a cool, secluded 20-acre coffee plantation

Discover Mountain Thunder Retreat, a tranquil and serene get-away nestled on the cool slopes of dormant volcano, Hualalai.

This vintage-style plantation home is located on a 20-acre organic coffee farm. We are a quick 20-minute drive from the airport and are only 15 minutes from downtown Kona and multiple white-sand beaches.

The 4-bedroom home has been renovated to add modern luxuries including a gourmet kitchen with a brand-new double oven, Viking range, dishwasher and coffee/wine bar. The vintage charm hasn’t been lost, however, with 30-foot ceilings in the living area, detailed crown molding.

The property boasts 3 master bedrooms (2 California King and 1 Queen) and a playfully-decorated kid’s room. The huge covered lanai on the main level is equipped with rocking chairs, dining for 8, a gas grill and gas firepit so guests can enjoy our legendary sunsets. A second private lanai is located off of one of the upstairs master suites with views of our breathtaking coastline and organic coffee farm.

The temperatures are cool and comfortable year-round and heaters are located throughout for those chilly mornings. Be sure to pack a jacket! We are an easy walk from multiple hiking trails, including our own on-site Nature Trail full of tropical plants, wildlife and lava tubes. We even invite you to pick your own avocado, citrus, guava and bananas grown right here on our property in season.

Guests are welcomed in with a complimentary 4x4 tour of our 20-acre property upon arrival or at any time throughout their stay. Another benefit of staying on a privately-owned coffee farm? We will provide each booking with freshly roasted coffee to enjoy during your visit!

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Special Event February 17-23, 2020

Join Kate Johnson from The Art of Cheese for a Cheesemaking in Paradise Retreat at Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation in Kona, Hawaii February 17-23, 2020.   This culinary adventure will cover beginner, intermediate, and advanced level cheesemaking with some island twists and tropical ingredients to get you in the Aloha spirit.  You’ll stay in the beautiful house on Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation's 20-acre estate overlooking the ocean and the cheesemaking course will take place there, too.

Included in your registration fee are:

•     The 3-day Cheesemaking Course which will result in your Gold-Level Artisan Cheesemaking Certification
•     Six nights of luxury lodging at the Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation
•     Wine & Cheese Reception on Feb. 17th
•     Continental breakfast with Mountain Thunder Kona coffee each day
•     Lunch and Dinner on the cheesemaking days (Feb. 18, 20, 22 - days off in between to relax and explore)
•     Access to the gourmet kitchen and grill to prepare your own meals on the days off
•     An exciting 4×4 tour of the coffee plantation
•     Time to relax and explore nearby Kona or other parts of the Big Island

For pricing, details, and registration go to:
https://theartofcheese.com/event/cheesemaking-in-paradise-hawaiian-retreat

Your complimentary basket of assorted coffees, chocolates and local jams.

Our property on the slopes of Hualalai.

Enter into a grand living room.

Enjoy full use of our gourmet kitchen.

Relax outside on one of two lanais with a view

Settle into one of our three master suites

Read below to see why our guests have rated us as “exceptional” with 100% 5-star reviews on Airbnb and VRBO…

Jeremy, Texas

“The house was fully remodeled with a fantastic kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, etc.. The view of the coffee plantation, gardens and down to Kona is special. Especially when taken in with a cup of organic, estate grown coffee in front of the fire table. Highly recommend”

July 16, 2019

Rita, Mississippi

“I would have to say that by far this was one of the most amazing places I’ve stayed…..you may not ever want to leave…”

July 8, 2019

Megan, New York

 “The Mountain Thunder Retreat home is a treat for all the senses…You're seemingly transcended into another world. A world where only the important things matter- family, nature, being together, celebrating life, gratitude for all the blessings.”

June 13, 2019

Anthu Tran

“This was our first family vacation to the Big Island, ages range from 5 to 75 year old. We all loved the property and the beautiful house. It had everything we needed… What we all loved the most was the free coffee samples, tea samples and complimentary fruits. It was all so thoughtful of the owners. The free atv tour and 20% off from the store next door was awesome too!”

June 1, 2019

Dana, California

“Rainforest dream! I absolutely LOVE this house! Everything about it is awesome.”

May 27, 2019

Jim, California

“Staying at Mountain Thunder was magical in every way….We are already planning our return trip to this wonderful property. It made for an incredible experience that we are hoping to create again.”

May 1, 2019

Charles

“I would definitely go back to the Big Island and definitely stay here again. If you would like to have a big, safe, beautiful home to stay in during your big island vacation you cannot go wrong with this one.”

March 1, 2019

Phil, Washington

“SPECTACTULARLY PERFECT!! Wonderful presentation of a great home on an active coffee farm. The pictures accurately described the amenities, and all the little special touches were fantastic--flowers throughout with fruit basket and especially the Wonderful Coffee sampler gift basket. Totally above and beyond!!”

February 22, 2019

Brian, Arizona

“We were the first guests at this property and cannot say enough about the amazing experience we had staying here. First, the house itself is gorgeous, specious and had everything we needed. It's beautiful. Second, the views are amazing and you're quite isolated perched up at 3,200ft above Kailua-Kona. It's only about a 20 min drive to downtown and the beaches and well worth the drive.

I really cannot say enough about this vacation rental. You're not just getting a great house but an experience and adventure staying here. We will remember it for a long time.”

February 16, 2019