View from the Coast. Deck and Pool on right. Spa is hiding behind the Pool.
Location: Hilo, Hilo District, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (Maku`u, Puna; South of Hilo, Friendly, Walkable Neighborhood) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Oceanfront Home; single-family house
Guests often comment that our home exceeded their expectations. It's probably because of all the local materials and the attention to detail. There are local hard-wood floors throughout (even the bathrooms and kitchen), custom stained glass windows, granite counter tops, and lots of original artwork. There's also an outdoor shower, two beach cruiser bikes and two mountain bikes, purified (by reverse osmosis) drinking water, your own water well with whole house ultra violet filtration system (no worries about running out of water or other problems association with "catchment systems" that are common in our area), solar-heated hot water, various board games, some good Hawaiiana books, various floaty pool toys, and plenty of etc.
MASTER BEDROOM (UPSTAIRS)
A comfortable king sized bed with soft cotton sheets, vintage rattan reading chair and ottoman, vintage mango wood dresser, ceiling fan, and 2 bed side tables both with reading lamps. The direct ocean view from the bedroom also allows for great breezes. The wide balcony is directly in front of both upstairs bedrooms.
2ND BEDROOM (UPSTAIRS)
A comfortable queen sized bed also with soft cotton sheets, writing desk and chair that faces the ocean, 2 bed-side tables with reading lamps, ceiling fan, and a dresser make this a fully functional room with that same huge ocean view.
UPSTAIRS BATHROOM
The bathroom is accessed by both bedrooms. It has a tub/shower and sink/vanity in one room, and a separate room for the toilet. Shampoo, hair conditioner, hand soap, TP, and plenty of towels are all provided.
DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOM
A comfortable queen sized bed, with good cotton sheets, a free-standing armoire, ceiling fan, chair, a free-form mango-wood built-in table and 2 reading lights. This room is set back from the front of the house but still has an incredible ocean view. It also has an intriguing stained glass window depicting Kilauea Volcano.
DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM
Tub/shower, vanity and sink, toilet, and incredible large stained glass window depicting a Polynesian voygaging canoe and a variety of wildlife. Again, shampoo, hair conditioner, hand soap, and TP are all provided.
LIVING SPACE AND KITCHEN
The living room is decorated with a vintage Hawaiian look, yet with DISH TV, and the classic comfortable rattan furniture and original artwork. There's a full sized dining table with 6 chairs, as well as 4 bar chairs. We can tell you that the front door is one big stained glass ocean scene. You can get lost in it--seriously. However, you will need to see it for yourself.
HEALTH ISSUES
The triple filtered drinking water is a big bonus. Many houses in our area use "catchment" systems, catching water off their roof. There are good filter systems, and there are less-than-good filter systems. We have an excellent reverse osmosis system that actually purifies your drinking water. FYI, wherever you decide to stay in East Hawaii you should ask about their water system.
HUMPBACK WHALES -- WOW, THEY CAN BE CLOSE.
In front of our home, the ocean gets deep quickly. Because of this, their birthing and mating months (December - April) are excellent times for hearing humpback whales at night, and of course seeing them by day. Their tail slapping can wake you up--no kidding.
IN CONCLUSION
Our home is fully functional, clean, comfortable, AND in a great location. In short, it is "homey". You will be only 25-30 minutes from Hilo Airport, a few minutes more to Downtown, Bayfront or Richardson's Beach and 20 minutes from Pahoa, a Great/Funky Restaurant town. You will be 30 minutes from the warm ponds at Ahalanui and the Marine Sanctuary where you can snorkel with tame good-sized schools of fish! You're also 45 minutes to Volcanoes National Park (location of the historical Kilauea Caldera, and home of Pele the fire goddess) and 45 minutes away, in the other direction, from the Ocean Entry for Flowing Lava. This is subject to change of course, but has been amazingly steady of late.
If you're looking for a comfortable, spacious, truly OCEANFRONT home, retreat, and a base of operations, this is it. This is the house that Jack built, in 1998. First camping out in the would-be garage, then creating an artistic retreat/bachelor pad, and ultimately a great family home. We happily lived there for many years.
The ocean is mesmerizing by day, lulling to deep sleep at night. The oceanside deck with spa and swimming pool will become your outdoor living room. The neighborhood is nice and friendly and you can walk or ride bikes for miles along the coast in either direction. Or you can hang out. You just might not want to leave.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Washer and Dryer are conveniently located in the garage. You are welcome to use them. Laundry soap is provided.
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : Sheets are all 100% cotton, 200 thread count, or higher. Towels are sufficiently thirsty and kitchen towels are plentiful.
- Garage : On the back of the house, so it functions as a giant mud room and staging area for sports and activities--very convenient. It also works as a car garage and to be able to come directly into the house in case it is late or raining.
- Covered Parking : There is a 2 car garage that holds the bicycles and the laundry area. It's a very useful area, basically a giant mud room.
- Off Street Parking : Plenty of parking for cars, in the yard.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed : In the Master Bedroom. This one is called "the pink cloud". We make sure to have comfortable beds--we come to visit too!
- Queen Bed (2) : The other upstairs bedroom and the downstairs bedroom both have comfortable queen beds. Our friends and family wouldn't be very happy with us if the beds weren't comfortable.
- Convertible Bed : The living room has a queen-sized futon bed that is always open. The futon has a mattress topper which makes it very comfortable and it doubles as a day bed, called a "Punee" in Hawaiian. The punee is a long-standing tradition in Hawaiian homes. You never know when you might need a little nap, especially when on vacation.
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : This is wonderful because you can see the stars at night in a really private setting. Also, no matter what the weather delivers, this has the view!
- Cable/Satellite TV : Dish TV is provided, even though you might not get around to using it much.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : We have some popular or interesting DVDs. Also, about 10 board games and a variety of novels as well as some really good Hawaiiana resource books.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool : Lots of fun no matter what age you are. There are even a few floaty toys.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Also included is a regular Coffee Maker, Espresso Machine, French Press, and some basic condiments. Shampoo, Conditioner, Hand soap, Dish soap, Laundry soap, and Dishwasher soap. If you showed up with just your toothbrush and toothpaste, you would be OK, well probably until you needed to shave.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Stainless steel cookware, plenty of bowls and utensils mean you're well stocked and can create to your heart's content. Sorry, no copper bowl for making souffles ;)
- Refrigerator : Good-sized and quiet, in case you're expecting to have someone sleeping on the living room futon-bed.
- Dishwasher : Very quiet. No need to time its operations because it might interfere with other fun.
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : A propane grill is provided. It sure is fun to cook up a bunch of fresh local fish. Jack prefers Aku (mostly available in the summer months) as Sashimi or grilled. You can get it from the local supermarket, KTA, and sometimes from roadside sellers/fishermen. Also good are Ahi, Mahi-Mahi, and Ono.
- Deck/Patio : An elevated platform next to the pool and hot tub, right outside the house. It affords a great view of the coastline both north and south. It may become your favorite "room" at the house.
- Balcony
- Lanai : A cool and quiet area, outside the upstairs bedrooms, with an even better view of the coastline and the grand Pacific Ocean. Plenty of room for everyone to hang out up here. There are 4 comfortable outdoor chairs for your relaxation.
- View/Location
- Oceanfront : You will love the sound of waves breaking against the cliff below. It is very comforting and will lull you to sleep at night and provide endless entertainment during the day. The drop from the rocks in front of the house to the water is about 25 feet and sometimes you see Green Sea Turtles or other fish swimming in the super clear water. It's pretty fantastic. You can also fish here, though you'll need to bring your own gear.
- Communications
- Telephone : Your own private line. Local calls include the entire island of Hawai`i.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : It has taken us years to get this and now we have. We hope you can stay longer because now you can check in with the office -- if you absolutely must. The network name and password are at the house, in the book with lots of "house hints".
- Other Amenities
- TWO BEACH CRUISER BICYCLES (one speed, aluminum, easy and fun.) and TWO GEARED BICYCLES, DISH TV, all cotton (soft) linens, iron, ironing board, hair dryer, stainless cookware, all utensils, Gas BBQ, garage parking, some pool toys, small DVD collection, Hawaiiana and other books, and Humuhumunukunukuapua`a (Present State fish of Hawai`i, could lose its status soon) go swimming by, Sorry no pets or smoking inside allowed. SUPPLIES: You can count on Shampoo, Conditioner, and Hand Soap in the bathrooms as well as Household Soaps, where needed, for: Laundry, Dishwasher, and Dishes.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : Though the house was not specifically built to be wheelchair accessible, the first floor has only one door threshold from the garage, and the door is wide. The bathroom door is 30" wide, and the bedroom is on the same level. Our elderly family really like the downstairs bedroom/bathroom because they are convenient and beautiful. They get the full experience of the house, and the ocean, even if they never go upstairs. Ask for more particulars if you need true accessibility.
- Kid Friendly : We love kids. We have lots of board games, various books, and pool toys. In addition there are the 2 bikes. Also, the neighborhood is safe and friendly.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Spelunking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- All the relaxing or adventurous activities you can dream of, Volcano viewing, warm pond soaking, sea-life viewing/hearing and every once in a while smelling, Especially wonderful for mind-clearing, adventuring, bike riding, walking, and a close-by great Sunday Farmer's Market -- Maku`u Market.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
REGULAR RATE: $225/night, $1350/week, $4500/month, Book 6 nights, get one FREE..
SUMMER RATE: June 15-September 5, 2012. $250/night, $1550/week
HOLIDAYS: December 14, 2012-January 7, 2013. $275/night, $1750/week
$125 cleaning fee and Hawai`i State Tax of 13.41%. All prices for up to 4 people.
5th or 6th Person(s) Charge: $25 per person/night or $100 per person/week.
50% deposit required to book. Balance due two weeks prior to stay.
3 night minimum. 7 night minimum at holidays. $500 Damage Deposit via hold on CC.
10% Discount For All Returning Guests. Check Us Out At www.HawaiiLoveShack.com
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Serene Oceanfront Home; Pool, Spa, Wi-Fi, Bikes, 1/2 Acre, Fun
Year Purchased: 1998
Why the Owner Chose Hilo
East Hawaii is varied, and exciting; the volcano never ceases to inspire and thrill. Madame Pele gives her unique energy to the whole of East Hawaii, and especially the Puna District. We have lived in East Hawaii for so long, and this house was our home, until we moved to the Big City of Hilo. Jack built this home in 1998, after living a few blocks away for about 15 years.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Because our home is almost at the end of a quiet dead-end street, it is very restful and private. We like to find new spots, via bicycle, or hiking boots, or swimming fins. There are so many incredible places to explore and we never get tired of adventuring. We like to walk or bike the coastline--for miles. To the south, we go to some tidepools about 1 1/2 miles away. To the north, we bike, then hike the last bit to a white sand beach that's about 5 miles away. We also spend many hours lounging back and forth between the hot tub, the pool, and lazing around on the deck. It's so private and quiet--we love it.
A picturesque spot for fishing or soaking. About 1 mile south of Makuu Drive on Beach Road.
A beautiful white sand bay, with cool, refreshing waters, accessed by an ocean-front trail only. It's about 2 miles north of Kaloli Point Road.
This Olympic-sized brackish water pool is wonderful and unique. It is usually about 95-98 degrees and just luscious.
Kilauea caldera, the home of Pele, the fire goddess. It is also the home of her younger sister Hiiaka. About a 50 minute drive from the house, at 4000 feet of elevation, take a sweater. Marvelous hiking.
The activity and exact location changes, and you wouldn't want it any other way. It's great to take a picnic, walk out in the late afternoon, stay for nightfall, and then use your flashlights to walk back to the road. A once in a lifetime experience, no matter how many times you do it.
Pahoa is small, but mighty. Mexican, Thai, Italian, Health-foods, Raw foods, fancy, not-so-fancy -- it's quite diverse, reasonably priced and tastes good too.
Owner's Map of Hilo
Here we are checking out the lava flow. We have lived in East Hawai`i for over 30 years, so we obviously love Hawai`i. Jack is a 3rd generation Hardwood Flooring Contractor and Barbara is a jaquette of all trades, most recently working for the County of Hawai`i.
Property Photos
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- View from the Coast. Deck and Pool on right. Spa is hiding behind the Pool. - Hilo, Big Island, HI - Hawaii Beach Vacation Rental - In the Puna Area!
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- Huge View from the Front of our Home. Pool on right, Spa is left of center. - Hilo, Big Island, HI - Hawaii Beach Vacation Rental - In the Puna Area!
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- Comfy Living Room, Plenty of Books and Games. Amazing Stained Glass Door! - Hilo, Big Island, HI - Hawaii Beach Vacation Rental - In the Puna Area!
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- Another View of the Great Room With More Ocean Views
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- The Living Room and The View. It Is Big Nature Right Outside.
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- Upstairs -- Large Master Bedroom with King-Sized Bed and that Big Ocean View.
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- 2nd Bedroom Upstairs, Queen Bed, is Spacious. More Big Ocean View!
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- Downstairs Bedroom -- Comfortable Queen Bed And That Incredible Ocean View!
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- Day Bed in Corner of the Large Living Room. Great Place to Read a Book or Nap!
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- Downstairs in Living Room, Beautiful Mango Slabs with a Big Coastline View.
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- The Kitchen Is Fully Functional And Close To All Family Fun
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- The Upstairs Lanai Has Views Up and Down the Coastline, and Wonderful Breezes
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- The Wild and Wonderful Coastline. Looking North fromm the Upstairs Lanai.
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- The Wonderful View Continues Souty, Looking Down The Coastline Towards Kapoho.
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- The Pool Is So Much Fun -- And That Feeling Of Nature Abounds
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- Charming Baby At Ahalanui, A County Park And Hot Pond On The Ocean
Traveler Reviews (18)
Peace and quiet-at it's very best.
Guest: Val
(Derbyshire England)
Date of Stay: 01/24/11
Review Submitted: 01/06/12
This house is stunning.We spent Christmas 2011 here. The website photos don't do it justice. The exquisite wood floors are beautiful. It is well equipped, there are coconuts and bananas growing in the garden, but the best thing has to be the view. And believe me, I like things nice! The people letting the house are SO helpful. It is remote, but so worth it. Maybe stay both sides of the island when you visit, but please, stay here if you are vising Hilo & area. It is definitely the best place for the volcano.-so close. Great little restaurants in Pahoa: Kaleos, Nings, Paolos and more. All great. Thank you Barbara & Jack. It was fabulous.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
Beautiful Home at Hilo
Guest: Lorna
(Ocean Shores, Washington)
Date of Stay: 10/07/11
Review Submitted: 11/24/11
My husband & I and our best friends, recentltly stayed at this property celebrating our 40th and 50th Anniversaries. The Listing description and the photos accurately reflected this lovely home's appearance and amenities. It was very clean and well mainitained. Beautifully constructed with great attention to detail in the woodwork. We thoroughly enjoyed the back deck, pool and hottub, especially in the warm balmy evenings. The home is tucked away off the road with palm and coconut trees in the yard. We were serenated to sleep every night, by the sounds of birds and frogs, and the crashing waves of the Ocean in the back yard. The hardwood floors were elegant and the stained glass windows and doors absolutely gorgeous. The beds were very comfortable, and the house was nicely decorated with Polynesian furniture, unique lamps and appointments. Charming! to say the least. We enjoyed using the bicycles in the garage and riding to the nearby Tidal pools. Also Enjoyed the nearby farmer's market and all of the restaurants in the mall. The vegetation was breathtaking, and neighborhood delightful! Would definitely return to this home, and have already reccommended it to several family members and friends. Mike and Lorna Valdez, Ocean Shores Washington
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers.
Loved it!
Guest: Kathy
(Seattle area)
Date of Stay: 10/15/11
Review Submitted: 10/28/11
It was hard to leave the wonderful sound of the waves breaking on shore and the sea spray reaching up to the palms. I fell asleep each night and woke up again each morning the rolling sound of the waves. I watched the sunrise over the water , framed by tall palm trees, from my upper story bedroom, and could hardly believe I was finally here. The only thing that seemed a bit strange to me was the upper floor could be accessed only by an outside stairway. This was well lighted, and no problem, just unusual. This beautiful home was just perfect. The secluded private hot tub and private pool were among the palm trees and had a ceiling of stars- a great way to end a wonderful day. The 4 of us had such a great time-my significant other and I, both 63, his grown step-son and my grown son. This was the1st time to Hawaii for 3 of us. We spent 4 nights here in Hilo, then drove to Kohala for 4 more nights. The weather was warm and alternating cloudy, rainy and sunny, with no crowds. On this side of the island we took a helicopter ride over the rain forest and Kilauea, visited the amazing Hawaiian Tropical Botanical Garden, saw Imiloa the astronomy center, checked out Punalu'u black sand beach, and one of the warm ponds, and drove through the Volcano National Park. I would highly recommend this home to anyone who wants luxury, privacy, and the ocean waves at their doorstep.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great family base for the Big Island!
Guest: Kris
(Ohio)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11
Review Submitted: 06/22/11
We were here for a week with the kids and my mother. It was perfect for the 5 of us! The kids loved the pool and hot tub. I loved sipping coffee on the lanai while watching the sun rise. My mom loved the fact that she didn't have to go up and down steps. Not far from activities. Jack and Barbara were wonderful in their emails with things to do and directions to places to visit. Would come back in a heartbeat.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great house, great value, great owners!
Guest: Jackie
(Washington DC)
Date of Stay: 05/24/11
Review Submitted: 06/11/11
My family of four stayed at this great house for our first three nights on the Big Island. What a fabulous place. The ocean view over the lava cliffs is captivating, and the great tide pools nearby to play and frolic in without the ocean buffeting you around (great for not so great swimmers) was amazing! The house is stocked with lots of basics so you don't have to worry if you want to cook in a night or two, though we find some great local cuisine within five miles. I thought this was going to be my least favorite part of the trip, but it turned out to be the best! The reality is, it only rained in the evenings, the days were amazing, and the house is very comfortable with all amenities you would want. Our biggest challenge was trying to get up the gumption to leave when it was so comfortable there. Great job Barbara and John, the Scott Family will return!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Our Favorite of All Time!
Guest: Homer
(Wheat Ridge Colorado)
Date of Stay: 02/28/11
Review Submitted: 03/16/11
Okay - When we unlocked the doors to step foot into this VRBO - I was overcome with the total Hawaiian look and ambience! The photos on this VRBO are very nice but they don't quite depict the amazing interior openess - comfort design - just on and on. We spent endless hours on our deck - the hottub - and further out a bit on the volcanic cliffs. March is the rainiest month but we experienced 8 full days of sunshine mixed with some rain. There was only one actually rainy day and we road the furnished bikes in the rain - It is so mild! The bikes were great and we ventured the length of the Beach road and red road nearly all the way East to the volcanic heated pool park. Just can't say enough about this wonderful truly Hawaiian spot. We have been to Kona - It's okay - but this is truly Paradise!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Oh my! What a place!
Guest: One of the Tens
(Skagit County Washington)
Date of Stay: 02/02/11
Review Submitted: 02/09/11
Truly one of the highlights of our recent Girls' Week in Hawaii was our stay at the Beach House south of Hilo. Not only is the house beautiful with lots of room and fabulous wood floors, the view over the ocean is spectacular! And I can't remember when I've ever seen a night sky more beautiful! The hot tub and pool on the deck were just what we needed after our days of sightseeing. What could be better? Well, maybe our breakfasts on the deck where we could enjoy the fabulous setting enjoying a little champagne and orange juice! This home is well cared for and is very clean. The kitchen was well equipped and everything worked just fine. I was particularly impressed with the linens on the beds--lightweight duvets with very nice covers. And there were plenty of towels for sunbathing on the deck as well as for showers. The outside shower was very convenient for rinsing off after hot tub and pool time. I highly recommend this beautiful home overlooking the ocean. It truly was a highlight of our time on the Big Island. The owners provided lots of good information and were very helpful when we arrived. Activities we especially enjoyed nearby were snorkeling in the Kapoho Tidepools and swimming in the Puala'a Thermal Spring at Ahalanui Park (both on the Red Road, Hwy 137). We continued on to the end of the road to visit Kalapana, the village that was covered by lava in the 1990 flow. And not far from there, we could see the steam from molten lava flowing down the hillside. Great views from the end of Hwy 130--if you go at dusk to see the red molten lava, be sure to take a flashlight! All this less than a 45 minute drive from the Beach House! It's a wonderful place, and I have every intention of returning in the not-too-distant future!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Absolute Paradise!
Guest: Mark and Suzie
(Council Bluffs, IA USA)
Date of Stay: 12/17/10
Review Submitted: 02/02/11
This was our third trip to Hawaii but our first trip to this house. This is our favorite place!!! The house is awesome and has everything one would want or need! The pictures on the webpage show how the house really looks! It is very clean and welcoming! The windows facing the deck and ocean provide beautiful scenery all day! We enjoyed swimming in the pool, sitting in the hot tub, sitting by the pool and sitting on the rocks by the ocean! The sounds of the ocean created a feeling of relaxation - great to listen to during the day and sleep to during the night! Jack and Barbara are awesome hosts - they called to check to see how we were doing and if we needed anything. We never received such wonderful care from other places! We truly felt at home and wanted to stay! We were sad to leave and miss the Hilo house! We will return!! If you are looking for a great place to stay - look no further - this is the place!! You will find absolute paradise!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful house on the water's edge...Great family retreat.
Guest: Rod
(San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 10/26/10
Review Submitted: 11/07/10
We stayed 8 nights at very roomy and well appointed house. We were visiting my son and his family that live nearby. We looked for a place that would let us all stay together and have a pool/hot tub for relaxation. We were close enough to do day hikes (volcano caldera hike and petroglyph walk really worthwhile). Be sure to try Hilo Bay Cafe. This place is really great for a family or group of friends. We will be back!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Welcome to paradise!
Guest: Frank M.
(Burlington, WA)
Date of Stay: 07/29/10
Review Submitted: 09/02/10
My partner and I spent a few days at the beginning of August here. This was simply the best vacation ever! You spend your nights listening to the rain pouring down with the waves crashing all night long with a gentle breeze blowing once the rain has stopped. I got the best sleep here and loved how everyday was a new adventure exploring the many "worlds" of Hawaii's Big Island. We simply can't wait to come back here again! This is a true oasis!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers.
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