Heaven's Door a Completely Private Tropical Estate, Stream & 2 Ponds

• Highlight of our trip!

  Highlight of our trip!

  • Guest frisco11
  • Date of stay 07/01/08
  • Review Submitted 07/15/08
  We want to thank you again for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home while we visited the Big Island. No matter how amazing the sights of our day were, we always found our surroundings when we got home breathtaking! Pictures simply cannot do its beauty justice. We could not have imagined a more perfect place. The notes and instructions left around the house were also very helpful and thoughtful, and really showed the pride and care you have in your property.We will be recommending you to all of our friends!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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• Fantastic Location and home

  Fantastic Location and home

  • Guest Craig & Joni Young
  • Date of stay 02/14/13
  • Review Submitted 04/11/13
  We highly recommend this home, deep in the beautiful rainforest near Hilo. Great location, comfortable home with all the amenities. Couldn't have been a better experience. We will absolutely stay here again when we come back!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers.

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• Garden of Eden (no snakes allowed)

  Garden of Eden (no snakes allowed)

  • Guest Heidi-B
  • Date of stay 02/17/13
  • Review Submitted 03/16/13
  Thank you Linda & Ken for a wonderful week in a Garden of Eden. You thought of everything, and we loved being able to feed the Koi Pond, and make friends with the cats. This is a truly amazing property, and the love you have shown to it is so evident. Thanks for sharing it with others.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Aloha and thank you for your great comment. We love it when guests try to make friends with our feral cats and enjoy the friendly fish that follow you around the pond area. We have trapped the wild feral cats on the property and had them spayed/neutered so they don't reproduce. We are happy to supplement them with feeders, they are an important part of the ecosystem in keeping unwanted pests away. Aloha Oe', Linda and Ken

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• Fantastic getaway...

  Fantastic getaway...

  • Guest Martin & Irina
  • Date of stay 12/30/12
  • Review Submitted 01/23/13
  We rented this house for our honeymoon and very happy that we found this cozy place. Just you and nature, what else do you need for the honeymoon? The house is well equipped, just stay and enjoy every day with all flora and fauna around :) Many thnks to Linda, she is a wonderful host.....And all the best! Looking forward to come back.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Congratulations again on your Hawaii wedding and thank you for your wonderful review. We are always very pleased when our guests enjoy our Heaven's Door as much as we do. Mahalo and Aloha Oe', Linda

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• A True Gem

  A True Gem

  • Guest J&B
  • Date of stay 11/15/12
  • Review Submitted 11/25/12
  Even though we arrived at night (and in a torrential rain), we were immediately blown away by the magic of Heavens Door. From the enticing road leading to the house, the beautiful surrounding rain forest, and the large teaming koi pond to the house itself we were amazed at the beauty of this property. If anything the reality surpassed the listing description. And I should mention we were there a full week in the rainiest month (November). We were able to buy just-caught ahi tuna at the fish market and fresh vegetables at the farmers' market in Hilo and cook our dinners in the well-equipped kitchen, enjoying the rain forest view as we ate. The beds were comfortable, bathrooms squeaky clean, and the sauna was much appreciated after a rainy day in Volcano NP (especially by our Swedish friend). Short ride to Akaka Falls, Botanical garden, four-mile scenic drive, and Hilo. Easy trip to the Kona side for excellent beaches, snorkeling and sun. The owner was very pleasant to deal with and we found the many notes in various parts of the house informative and entertaining. We also enjoyed feeding the fish and feral cats. Obviously, we will be recommending this property to family and friends.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers.

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• Oasis

  Oasis

  • Guest Bee
  • Date of stay 07/27/12
  • Review Submitted 08/10/12
  "Heavens Door" is a true oasis. It is totally private and so lush and tropical. We went to the Tropical Botanical Gardens (which is wonderful) but felt like we were living in our own tropical garden. The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable. When it did rain we were very cozy inside. This is a must see property.

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• truly heaven

  truly heaven

  • Guest cindy
  • Date of stay 12/02/10
  • Review Submitted 01/22/12
  My husband and I stayed here Dec 2 - Dec 6 2011 it was truly heaven just loved the sounds of the frogs and the water wanted to sign the guest book but did not have a pen they had everything we needed if we come back I will definately want to stay here again thanks for sharing your home we had such a fabulous time super clean and maintained best house of our vacation stayed at 4 different one I highly recommend this home

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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• Absolutely Perfect

  Absolutely Perfect

  • Guest GeneMonkey
  • Date of stay 10/15/11
  • Review Submitted 10/26/11
  Was a bit nervous about our first vacation rental, many owners overstate their properties. There is no way the listing could overstate this home - every aspect surpassed our hopes & expectations. My biggest regret is not planning more daylight hours at this rental - it's a worthy destination unto itself - I can't wait to return & will send my daughters to it on their upcoming honeymoon's. Here's what we found: Owner: Linda was very professional. She responded to phone & email contacts promptly & completely before, & after, I was confirmed. She walked me through the process step by step & sent a helpful packet of information with directions, home & surrounding location details. She is very detail oriented, providing inside the home small unobtrusive notes that answer just about everything a guest would need to know as they use the property (how to turn on the sauna, what silverware/towels to use for outings, how to operate the electronics, etc). She has thought through deeply all the scenarios of her guests & provided answers or supplies for every situation & need. Never being disoriented, uninformed or lacking something essential made the difference between a frustrating & a relaxing vacation. It felt like our home. Home Condition: The home & surrounding grounds are very well maintained. I can't think of a single thing that felt dirty, or worn out. The pictures don't do it justice. Rooms are large, furniture is clean & in great condition, tubs are clean & supplied with TP, shampoo, conditioner & body wash. Huge glass wall windows in most rooms bring the sight and sounds of the forest right indoors. Home Amenities: You will want for nothing. Kitchen is well stocked. Every detail has been thought of (CD's with Hawai'ian music, maps, coolers for outings, flashlights hanging by each bed, spices in the cupboards, food to feed the Koi, hose to wash the car, etc). I think the only things we bought last week for use at the house was food & laundry detergent. Location: Only downside to being on the Hilo side is the hour drive to the Kona side for great beaches, but the drive is beautiful & there is tons to do & see on the Hilo side, & . The property is insanely perfect. 100% private, at the end of a gates long winding drive through pristine rain forest surrounded by towering cliffs, no nearby homes, waterfalls, koi ponds a swimming hole in the stream, flowers & fruit everywhere. It is pure eden. Problems Encountered: Amazingly none! It won't disappoint

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Wow...What a fabulous review, thank you for all your kind words about us (the owners) as well as our property. We are always very happy to hear that our guests enjoy "Heaven's Door" as much as we do. Mahalo, Linda and Ken

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• Tropical Perfection.

  Tropical Perfection.

  • Guest yet another happy Hawaii visitor
  • Date of stay 08/26/10
  • Review Submitted 11/05/10
  This place is simply TERRIFIC. My partner and I stayed at Heaven's Door for a romantic getaway and used it as a hub to explore the Hilo side of the Big Island, we stayed here for about a week. The location is overwhelming - the house is in a huge tropical garden. It feels nicely secluded from any civilization noise or other people around. Yet, it is only two minutes from the Hawaii Belt Road and about twenty minutes to Hilo. The house itself is amazing. It's clean, spacious, cozy, and ridiculously well equipped. There's even camping tableware provided for outside, ziplock bags, torchlights, and whatever else one might need for day trips. We very much enjoyed every minute here even when it was raining outside (an important thing to consider for the Hilo coast). The garden around the house is extremely beautiful and the landscaping is an artwork by itself. There is a small stream running through the garden, and two fish ponds. At night, the place awakes to life when the birds and insects sing their songs (great to fall asleep to, honestly). If you are searching for a really unforgettable stay - this is it for you, you won't regret it. We already recommended it warmly to our friends and family, and will definitely come back ourselves. One important thing, however: bring insect repellent if you are staying in the garden. Inside, we managed to keep them out. But there are quite a few of them outside, due to the garden vegetation and the ponds. Plus, they are hungry because there are hardly people around. We did not use insect repellent on the first day, and that was a mistake. An itch relief is also a very good idea. We were fine afterwards.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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• Perfect little paradise for 1-2 couples

  Perfect little paradise for 1-2 couples

  • Guest Frank & Eve
  • Date of stay 10/21/10
  • Review Submitted 10/31/10
  Like others who have written reviews about this property, I was afraid that the descriptions were too good to be true. I have never been so pleasantly surprised in my life. Also like others, our only regret is that we didn't stay longer and devote a few days to simply enjoying the property. That will be solved next year! We explored almost all parts of the island. This was definitely our favorite. It was a convenient drive to so many attractions, such as the great zip line and the volcano. This is the first vacation spot that my husband expressed sadness at leaving. A very special place owned by very thoughtful and meticulous people. We have already recommended you to several friends. Thank you for offering your beautiful property to strangers. Your thoughtfulness made us feel welcome.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers.

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Due to the stream & lake, our insurance does not allow for any guests under 18.
 Hawaii License #W01460418-01
*$135.00 per/nt Discounted $875.00/wk (1-2 guests) *$20.00/Per Extra Guest/Per Nt.
*$175.00 per/nt or Discounted $1,185.00/wk. (4 guests maximum)
*There is a one-time $100.00 cleaning fee.
*Applicable Hawaii State GE and TA Taxes will be applied.  
*45-30 days prior to check in - forfeits deposit amount unless rerented
*Less than 30 days to check-in forfeits 100% unless rerented.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.