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Escape to a beautiful getaway deep in nature yet close to everything.

Escape to a beautiful getaway deep in nature yet close to everything.

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Brand new, super-cute house near Kalapana beach
Exterior
Property grounds
Super comfy memory foam queen size bed
Private kitchen

Overview of Escape to a beautiful getaway deep in nature yet close to everything.

Reviews
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 593 sq m

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Pahoa, HI
  • Popular LocationKehena Beach15 min drive
  • Popular LocationSPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center20 min drive
  • Popular LocationPohoiki Beach36 min drive
  • AirportHilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Escape to a beautiful getaway deep in nature yet close to everything.

This lovely home is clean, newer, beautifully decorated, nestled in the tropical jungle and designed for ultra comfortable off-grid living. Brand new, very powerful solar system with new backup generator installed in late March 2023. Propane range, refrigerator and instant hot water. New - Fiber Optics high speed internet. We understand that for our guests, comfort and convenience is everything.

Relax & Rejuvenate in this cozy jungle retreat. Surrounded by native Hawaiian flowering Ohia trees, Coconut trees and Palms, wild orchids, Native Ti, Edible fruit trees such as Apple Bananas, Meyers lemon, lime, starfruit, avocado, Cacao, Hawaiian peppers and numerous beautiful Hawaiian flowers including Anthurium, Jade, Bromeliad, Ginger, Hibiscus, Vanilla , Anthurium.and Orchids. Numerous species of birds live here and harmonize beautiful melodies. Unplug and unwind while you immerse yourself in wonderful nature at it's best!

Tropical, lush and green with fresh clean air (literally the cleanest air on earth!) and a multitude of fabulous things to see and do. The prevailing trade winds blow from just the right direction to keep the temperature pleasant all year round. Usually it rains at night and is sunny during the days.

At night, Coqui frogs lull you to sleep It's especially exciting when we get an intense rain torrent at night, as the sounds are awesome. Wake up to a multitude of birds singing their morning melodies. You will see cute green geckos here - don't worry they won't sleep with you, as they are afraid of humans :)
10 minutes to historic Pahoa Village with the new Puna Kai shopping center, restaurants, groceries, hardware, gas, boutique shops, hippie shops and medical facilities.

You'll find a guest book at the house with details and directions to spectacular spots all within just a few miles from the home, including some 'secret spots' that you will not find in any tourist book.

This is the perfect spot for nature lovers, adventure seekers, families, those who want to get away from it all, and those who do not depend on TV for entertainment while vacationing. The internet here is great, but there is no television. Unplug and Unwind.

Here in Puna, we are blessed to have so many great things to see and do. Here you will find pristine waters and the cleanest air on earth. Our home is just minutes to the scenic coastal Red Road, and black sand beaches such as Kalapana, Kehena and Pohoiki. Get a massage, dance, or just spend time at the healing retreat of Kalani. Enjoy a fabulous hike along the kings trail to the white sand beach called Shipman's. Relax in the natural geo-thermically heated hot pool called the queens bath at Pohoiki as well as the new black sand beach and surfing at Isaac Hale beach park, fishing at Mackenzie Park, spelunking, lava viewing, natural steam vents, fantastic markets and the historic village of Pahoa with it's quaint outdoor market, hippie shops, family-friendly and fine dining. Puna is known to be a hippie friendly destination. Peace and Love.

Unpretentious Puna is famous for its relaxed pace, artisans, hippies and Farmers Markets.
Each Friday the new Puna Kai center in Pahoa Town has an open-air market. Every Sunday, just up Hwy 130 you'll find the biggest, best and most diversified farmer's markets in the entire Hawaiian Island chain - The Saturday Kai'Mu market at Uncle Roberts and the Sunday Maku'u market, both nearby, very fun and offering everything you would expect and much more including fresh local produce, live plants, local artists, import merchants, local cuisine, live music and dancing. You may even be able to take in a hula show! Eat, drink & be merry! Sway to the rhythm of authentic Hawaiian slack key and ukulele and enjoy the sense of community here.

Property manager

Joanna Renner
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outdoors. Please use ashtray.
Do not drink water directly from the faucet. You may run it through the Berkey filter, boil or drink bottled water. No hair dryers or curling irons.
When checking out, clean all dirty dishes and remove all garbage from the premises. *NOTE: Dirty dishes or garbage left behind will incur a $50 fee.
Quiet hours shall be from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Guest vehicles shall be parked in the designated onsite parking area pursuant to Hawaii State rules.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number TA-128-258-5600-01, GE-128-258-5600-01

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Pahoa

Located in Pahoa, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the sea. Volcano Garden Arts and Volcano House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Pohoiki and Hobby Garden Hawaii. Hilo Coffee Mill and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Pahoa, HI

What's nearby

  • Kehena Beach - 15 min drive
  • The Point - 18 min drive
  • SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center - 20 min drive
  • Isaac Hale Beach Park - 34 min drive
  • Pohoiki Beach - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tin Shack Bake - 13 min drive
  • Sirius Coffee Connection - 13 min drive
  • Luquin's Mexican Restaurant - 13 min drive
  • Black Rock Cafe - 13 min drive
  • Ning's Thai Cuisine - 13 min drive

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 37 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful escape
I loved the house!!! It was immaculate and I was impressed with the off grid aspect - you wouldn't know you were off grid . It was comfortable and fun!! I have already recommended it to my friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
This quaint home is in the perfect location right between the little town of Pahoa and the beach areas near Kalapana and Kehena. It's nestled in the jungle, peaceful, quiet, private but near enough to neighbors to know we are always safe. This is my fourth stay here. I keep returning because it's so perfect for me, and at a great price. The home has everything we could possibly need for a very comfortable stay. We enjoy the open design layout along with nice Hawaiian decor. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Little Off-Grid Hawaiian Bungalow!
A wonderful area in the rural Hawaii jungle yet pretty central to the shops in Pahoa and not far from the nightlife in Hilo!! Such an adorable off-grid Hawaiian cottage stocked with dishes & utensils for food prep. However, the stove/oven was broken upon arrival and not mentioned on the listing which impacted our ability to make food.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Linda W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
The location was just what we needed
This was our third stay at this cottage. I think it may have changed owners since our last stay in 2017 and it needs a little work. Two things the book said were there but were missing were a Bryta water filter and a French Press coffee maker. And a few things that should have been there are a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, can opener and maybe some games. We had some trouble with the stove. We couldn't get the oven to light at all and there were times when the burners on the stove would not turn off. A couple of times we had to really fiddle with the knobs to get the gas to turn off. That could be very dangerous. I was glad to see that the solar system is up and running, but there is still a problem with the hot water. We discovered the only way to take a shower is to turn on the water in the kitchen sink while you take a shower. Then the water pump will stay on. I know the book says not to take long showers to conserve water, but we had abundant rain while we were there. And you can take a shower while someone else washes dishes. We had the same problem in our cabins in Alaska and the solution was to get rid of the low flow shower head. We rented this cabin while we were working on our property in the neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Romantic Spot
It was absolutely wonderful! We loved the charming decor, spacious rooms, and amenities. It was our anniversary and it was the perfect romantic spot with sunny days and rainy nights, nightly coqui frogs chorus, lush jungle privacy and close to beaches and town. Mahalo!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joanna Renner

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Joanna is the on-island property manager. Joanna has lived on the big island for years, is very personable, accommodating. Another friend Dusk lives just a block away, is always available is very handy and will make sure your stay is comfortable. Sara the owner lives in Portland, Oregon. She has owned and operated her own Day Spa since 1982 and is a fully licensed Massage Therapist and Advanced Aesthetician ~ specializing in Hawaiian Lomi-Lomi Massage and natural skin care. She studied massage in Maui has 3 other vacation rental properties that have been hugely popular with many 5 star reviews and regular return guests.

Why they chose this property

Nestled in the jungle with wonderful neighbors (close-by but you can hardly see from the home), this is a peaceful place to enjoy nature and the beauty of the Big Island with a great sense of neighborhood community spirit.

This home is Off-Grid meaning Solar Powered. The Solar system is brand new as of late March 2022, and is top-of-the-line. It very efficiently powers the entire home and has a new back-up generator. The water is on a catchment system so is not drinkable directly from the faucet, similar to NYC - just run it through the Berkey water purifier , boil it for 1 minute or you may prefer to drink bottled water. Off-Grid living means being mindful about the environment and your use of power and water. There is plenty of both as long as one is mindful and not excessively wasteful. We ask that you shut off the power while out and about, and not leave lights on and fans running when you're not there. Mahalo for being chill and mindful.

What makes this property unique

This lovely new off-grid home is immaculately clean and beautifully decorated. surrounded by tropical jungle, just 2 miles to the beach. and 8 minutes to historic Pahoa Town. The entire solar system is brand new as of late March 2022, with a brand new back-up generator for emergencies. Discover how cool Off-Grid living can be!

The high speed internet is great! No TV. No curling irons, hair dryers, or irons. please
Melita and French Press coffeemakers. Berkey water purifier.

By renting this property, you (guest) hereby waive and release any claims against Rental Agent, the Property owner and their successors, assigns, employees or representatives, officially or otherwise, for any injuries or death that may be sustained by Guest (including guests of Guest) on or near or adjacent to the Property, including any common facilities, activities or amenities. Guest agrees to use any such facilities or amenities entirely at the Guest’s own initiative, risk and responsibility.

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