Location: Kapoho, Puna District, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (Sunny Kapoho Bay is 35 minutes south of Hilo) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Den, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Aloha! Come to Kapoho Bay, a snorkeler’s delight, where the sun shines and the trade winds blow, located in the SE corner of the Big Island, a short 35-minute drive from the Hilo airport.
Slip into Island Time as lush tropical colors, walls of windows, and Asian-inspired decor surround you with a sense of serenity. The sounds of the ocean can be heard throughout. Your home away from home sleeps up to 6 people; there are two private bedrooms, one located on each of two levels, and the rec room has a futon couch, which can double as a third bed. Each floor has a bathroom. This is an ideal set-up for 2-3 couples or a family with children, or just a romantic get-away for the two of you. Enjoy your privacy on the large back lanai, overlooking lush tropical vegetation, while you soak in the sun or barbeque. There is a full-size living room with satelite TV, a dining room, and a spacious chef’s kitchen, with its adjoining screened in dining deck. There is also an office area. The lower level is wheelchair-friendly with wider doors, large roll-in shower, grab bars, etc. If you want to relax in the shade, choose the lower covered lanai that opens onto the backyard. Trade winds waft through the house keeping it cool. Whether you are indoors or out, relax, stretch out, listen to the waves, and enjoy the garden vegetation and mountain views.
You can have absolute privacy during your stay. However, if you have a need or desire, the manager is nearby, ready to attend to any needs you may have. Also, if you would like any additional services, she can arrange these for you. These other amenities might include a massage therapist, a chef, tour guide, housekeeping and laundry services (the latter especially nice for longer stays). A guide book of suggested local activities and events, with maps, is at the house. There is also a copy of an island guide book available for your use during your stay.
One of the best snorkeling sites on the island is Waiopai Marine Conservation Area, a 2-block walk away. In protected waters, you can swim and snorkel amongst coral and a myriad of colorful ocean creatures, including sea turtles. If you are not into swimming, at low tide, you can walk the rims of the pools and look down into the colorful sea fans and schools of fish. The area is wonderful for walking along the roads or the lava ocean front.
Five minutes down the road is Ahalanui Warm Springs Park, where volcanically heated water mixes with seawater to provide a natural hot pond for swimming and soaking. Five more minutes brings you to Pohoiki Point for surfing and boogie boarding. Fifteen minutes from the house is Kehena Black Sand Beach.
LIVE LAVA VIEWING - The lava flow is now near the east end, meaning that it is only about a 15-20 minute drive to go see lava as it pours glowing red into the sea, sending plumes of steam skyward while creating earth's newest land. The entrance to Volcanoes National Park is forty-five minutes from the house.
Pahoa Town is 10 minutes away with quaint shops and delicious dining. Local outdoor markets near Pahoa and in Hilo are wonderful to attend and to pick up groceries and local art. Hilo is a short drive north with shopping, theaters, waterfalls, botanical gardens, outdoor markets, and more. Kona is 2 hours away.
The home is fully furnished with linens and kitchen needs. There is a Sat TV/DVD/VCR/CD player - Bring your i-pod or favorite CD's to hook into the entertainment system. There is an outdoor barbecue. Also provide on site are: Beach towels & mats; Boogie boards, and snorkel gear. All you need to bring is your swimsuit, a few comfy clothes, and get ready to relax and enjoy.
There are NO hidden fees. There is NO additional cleaning fee - cleaning is included in your rent. 3-night minimum stay. Requests for 1-night or 2-night stays are accepted but will be billed at a 3-night rate. If you have pets you would like to bring with you, check with the managers for approval and additional security deposit fees. Monthly, several month rental?: contact manager for details. Kamaaina?: contact the manager for specials.
We look forward to welcoming you to our home soon. E COMO MAI! NOU KA HALE! (Welcome! Come on in, the house is yours!)
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed: Futon in rec room doubles as a bed.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Kitchen is big and airy with all equipment for cooking, baking, wok'ing, BBQ'ing, microwaving, mixing drinks; almost anything you might want.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: A screened in dining deck adjoins the kitchen: for eating, reading, or just listening to the waves
- Balcony: The 2nd floor upper balcony, runs the length of the back side of the house, overlooking lush vegetation and giving privacy for sunbathing on the chaise lounge, a drink at the bistro table, or just relaxing in the sun or viewing a myriad of stars at night, far from city lights. Entrances are from both the master bedroom and the living room.
- Lanai: The first floor covered lanai gives a roofed lanai for those wanting outdoor times in the shade. It also has water and a utility sink for rinsing off both you and your gear when you return from snorkeling.
- View/Location
- Beach View: House is located 2 short blocks in from the ocean where there are great tidepools for snorkeling. The view is of a tropical garden while one hears the sounds of the ocean.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- New custom home; screened dining deck; sounds of ocean--2 block walk to wonderful tidepools; first floor is ADA-friendly, large doors, roll-in shower, grab bars. Housekeeping and laundry service available upon request (additional fee). Massage Therapist, chef and tour guide also available upon request (additional fee). Property manager lives nearby and is readily available for any need or desire you may have; however, she respects your privacy and will remain 'unseen' unless you have a request.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Contact us for more information - approval and cost
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): First floor is entirely handicap and wheelchair friendly with wider doors, placement of electrical switches, grab bars at toilet, and a roomy 5x3 foot roll-in/walk-in shower with grab bars and bench (great for non-handicapped people also!)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): First floor is entirely handicap and wheelchair friendly with wider doors, placement of electrical switches, grab bars at toilet, and a roomy 5x3 foot roll-in/walk-in shower with grab bars and bench (great for non-handicapped people also!)
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Biking
- Hiking
- Spelunking
- Other Activities
- Volcanic heated salt water pond for swimming/soaking, volcanic heated steam caves, 45 minutes to Volcanoes National Park--currently 20 minutes to nearby lava flow viewing, tropical botanical gardens.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Sep 16-Nov 14; May 01-Jun 14 .. $100/night, double occupancy.
Jun 15-Sep 15; Nov 15-Apr 30 .. $115/night, double occupancy.
Additional persons:$10/night; $15/couple/night.Cleaning fee INCLUDED
3 night minimum stay. [Children under 2 years of age - no charge]
10% discount if stay is at least 21 days.
12.41% Hawaii tax; plus refundable damage deposit.
Cancellation policy: more than 45 days, full refund - $75 process fee;
45 days or less, monies refunded only if home is rebooked.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Snorkeling, Sun, and Rejuvenation - Kapoho Kaiyo Ocean Retreat
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Kapoho
I bought land here after a visit to a friend, though I'd had not come looking for property. The area has such a wonderful feel: relaxed, warm, friendly, peaceful, wonderful tropical vegetation, close to the fantastic ocean tidepools, and great fresh food markets. I designed the house to capture the trade winds, to withstand the elements, and to provide a wonderful transition from the indoors to outdoors. Once the house was finished in 2007, I chose to share it with others as a vacation rental.
The Unique Benefits at this House
When I spend time at my property, I gather fresh food at the local market, and then settle in to just relax at house, listening to the ocean. Of course, there is usually work for me to do, but I also go out the front door and walk the coast, go snorkeling, and soak in the nearby warm pond. I head off to explore the lava areas - nearby, Volcanoes Nat'l Park, and up Mauna Kea - I visit botanical gardens, hike and do photography. It's a wonderful base for going off on challenging explorations, or just hanging near home and relaxing. If I don't want to eat on my own deck, I partake of the local food at the markets and in the quaint retaurants in Pahoa (10 min away). This is peaceful "Old" Hawaii - not the place for those who want shopping and night life - it IS the place for rest, relaxation, rejuvenation, and exploration. It's a great place whether one is solo, wanting time with a special someone, or bringing the whole family - or extended family - to enjoy time together in wonderful Hawaii. Come visit. You just might fall in love with the area also!
A myriad of wonderful tidepools in a sheltered area; colorful fish, sea turtles, corals, and fans; great for snorkeling or one can walk around them at low tide; 2-3 block walk from the house - snorkel
A gigantic 'hot' tub - fed by volcanically heated rainwater which mixes with saltwater - right at the ocean's edge. A great place to relax, soak tired muscles, or even snorkel
A short walk across open land brings one to the nearby Champange Pond - warm, bubbling, and great for snorkeling
The cleanest air on earth! This point is where air has traveled the longest distance across open ocean. A nice lava beach walk from the house(when tide is lower)and great place to watch big wave act
10 min drive from the house to Pohoiki Point - surfing, boogie boarding, another warm pond. Continue on down the coast to other coastal parks, cliffs and big waves, and a black sand beach.
10 min to Pahoa Town - with its quaint boardwalk, yummy ethnic restaurants, boutiques, grocery store, and other necessities. Another 5 min to the weekend market with great fresh produce, food vendors
Owner's Map of Kapoho
I've always been a mountain girl and spend a lot of time hiking around my home in Alaska. However, I also love the tropics and the ocean, and I am very fascinated by Pele and her volcanic activity. My second home in Hawaii provides a great (warm!) retreat to relax at and from which to explore this incredible island.
Property Photos
- Living room / dining room with Sat TV and entertainment center - Kapoho, Big Island Vacation Rental
- A welcoming entry - Kapoho, Big Island Vacation Rental
- Indoor Dining Room - Kapoho, Big Island Vacation Rental
- Kapoho Kaiyo Ocean Retreat
- An Underwater Wonderland awaits you - just 2 bocks away!
- Relax in privacy on the rear lanais overlooking lush vegetation
- Cook in a Full-size Kitchen; then walk thru door to a screened Dining Deck
- A large open kitchen with all the amenities you may want
- Enjoy eating on the dining deck, listening to the ocean
- 2nd floor Purple Lei Bedroom
- 2nd fl full bath opening to master bedroom
- 1st floor Blue Ocean Bedroom
- 1st fl is accessible; bathroom has large 5' wide walk/roll-in shower
- Swim, snorkel, watch the sunrise at Waiopai Tide Pools, just 2 blocks away!
- Soak in volcanically heated pool on ocean edge at Ahalanui- 1 mile down the road
- Watch Pele perform! A short drive/hike can bring you to live lava viewing!
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Steve & Diane , Hilo, Hawaii
Homeowner Response:
Regarding fans: house and windows are designed to catch the trade winds, it has 10" thick insulating walls, and rarely needs fans. Floor fans are availabe for the occasional days the winds don't waft through!
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Margo , Oakland, CA
Homeowner Response:
We'll gladly add the missing kitchen items.
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dennis ,
Homeowner Response:
The kitchen is quite well stocked with dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, wok, linens, big and small appliances. We aren't sure what 'basics' are missing. When we find out, we'll take care of it.