Banyan House

• Holidays in Paradise!

  Holidays in Paradise!

  • Guest bonniepj
  • Date of stay 12/23/12
  • Review Submitted 04/24/13
  Our extended family and in-laws spent Christmas and New Year's on this incredible piece of property close to everything, yet far enough away to be private and secluded. The photos of the property are beautiful, but the property and grounds themselves are breathtaking! This was truly THE most relaxing vacation I have ever had! The property was exceptionally clean and well-maintained, and when we had a minor issue with one of the appliances, help was there within the hour to remedy the situation. I would recommend this property to anyone who was looking to spend some quality time in paradise! We plan to return again real soon!

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

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• Paradise

  Paradise

  • Guest JS
  • Date of stay 03/25/13
  • Review Submitted 04/01/13
  This is a great spot for relaxing. The property is private and secluded, with good beaches nearby. It is the polar opposite of tourist spots such as Waikiki. We wish we had been able to spend more time there.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+.

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• A lush and tranquil garden paradise retreat, yet not too far away from adventure

  A lush and tranquil garden paradise retreat, yet not too far away from adventure

  • Guest DJ
  • Date of stay 12/23/12
  • Review Submitted 03/05/13
  The photographs and videos simply cannot capture the rich colors and magic of the location, far away from the noise and the tourists and hidden amongst a lush green forest near the end of the world. Still, the Big Island is not that big, you will be but a scenic drive away from whatever pursuits and adventures you seek, and the return trip to your hidden getaway will make you feel like a local who knows all the secrets to enjoying paradise. The houses and units are private, comfortable and well-appointed, perfect for couples while accommodating larger groups and families. Beautiful local woods used throughout, every room is tastefully decorated with local artwork and very comfortable furnishings, well equipped kitchens, laundry and everything you need to relax and enjoy your stay. Did you see the open air stone-lined showers? There's actually plenty of privacy while you shower under a tropical sky. Falling asleep listening to the Pacific crash into the nearby cliffs and the feeling the gentle, fragrant breeze through the open windows is a memory that I plan on keeping forever. Nearby you will find rugged cliffs, a public beach with tables and grills for a picnic, blue seascapes, hiking and biking trails, idyllic scenes of unparalleled natural beauty, wonderful local restaurants and hangouts and rich Hawaiian history. This is the real Hawaii as I always imagined, with all the modern amenities but with a charm and romance of a simpler time.

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

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• Unique (authentic) Hawaiian Paradise

  Unique (authentic) Hawaiian Paradise

  • Guest Laura
  • Date of stay 11/21/11
  • Review Submitted 04/25/12
  Driving into the property, it feels like you are the only one on the Big Island, yet you are minutes away from adventure and fun. My husband and I rented all 3 properties with our extended family; this included 6 teenagers, 2 younger children and 6 adults. The teenagers/kids loved climbing the huge banyan tree in the front yard, playing football in the backyard, using the outdoor showers, snorkeling/swimming at the local beaches, and sleeping on the screened in porches. The adults loved having the great outdoors adventure with out the dirt and the wonderful local restaurants and shops just up the road. The homes have been lovingly designed with unique wooden islands and beautiful staircases. The outdoor showers were a favorite for all of us. We visited the café just up the street from the property. Every Friday night they host an open mike night; we had the privilege to see a couple of very talented young men perform. Highly recommend visitors should check out the talent. There is an adventure around every corner in this unique Hawaiian Paradise. Can’t wait to come back again!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Great Stay in the Rain Forest

  Great Stay in the Rain Forest

  • Guest Frequent Flyer
  • Date of stay 02/12/12
  • Review Submitted 02/26/12
  I stayed in this house with my wife and two children, aged four and seven, for five nights. We absolutely loved the house, and the setting! We enjoyed sleeping with the bedroom windows open, with the sounds of the rain forest all around us. The kitchen was fantastic, with a five-burner gas stove and all the cookware we could ask for. There were games for the kids, lots of movies in the media room (which we never actually used), and a really good selection of beach toys and snorkel gear. We also enjoyed a few fresh mangoes, which dropped from the trees during high winds. There aren't any sand beaches in the area, which meant a lot of driving to the South Kohala coast, but there are many other types of activities nearby. We enjoyed the hike down to the Polulu Valley black sand beach, and the nearby towns of Kapa'au and Hawi were dripping with island charm. The Bamboo restaurant and Kohala Coffee Mill, both in Hawi, were standouts. We would highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a comfortable stay on the big island, well away from the tourist hordes.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Amazing vacation home

  Amazing vacation home

  • Guest Jenny
  • Date of stay 08/25/11
  • Review Submitted 09/14/11
  A group of friends and myself stayed in this house for a week and it truly is a little piece of heaven on earth. The house is very spacious with lovely upgrades. The front lanai is the perfect place to kick back and watch the sunrise or sunset. The house feels like you are in your own private rain forest. I can't give it enough positive reviews. Staying at the house was the most relaxing part of our whole vacation and a great place to come home to at the end of the day.

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

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• Secluded tropical paradise!

  Secluded tropical paradise!

  • Guest Hank
  • Date of stay 01/30/11
  • Review Submitted 02/02/11
  What a great house and location! We couldn't be happier here! Tropical trees and fruit all around, lush green everywhere, view of the ocean, tucked away in a quiet and secluded spot. We wanted to stay in a part of Hawaii that wasn't overridden with people, something out of the way and quiet. This house is perfect for us. Located a couple miles east of Kapaau on the far northern tip of the island, we're definitely out of the way (in fact, with our arrival late at night, I was second guessing the directions and was beginning to think I'd gone too far--but we didn't miss it) but the drive to beaches, etc isn't bad at all. The house is almost an hour drive from the Kona airport (I recommend stopping at Costco or someplace in Kona to stock up on groceries). Beaches like Hapuna, Mauna Kea, and 69 Beach are about 25 minutes away. The little towns of Kapaau and Hawi have a few nice cafes and restaurants, a small grocery, and a number of art galleries. This area is very lush and tropical. During our stay it has rained hard each night, but the daytime has been very pleasant and partly cloudy. On the property are coconut trees, surinam cherries, bananas, mangoes, etc. Our kids really enjoy playing out in the yard and in the big Banyan tree fort. The house is lovely and spacious. Gourmet kitchen with a huge island, a nice big TV with a selection of DVDs (but who needs that on a tropical vacation), internet access (not wireless) for your laptop, Koa wood trim throughout. Beds and linens are all very comfortable. There are 2 bedrooms with queen size beds, plus and screened in room with a pull-out full size bed (quite comfortable). Two bathrooms plus an outdoor shower. Mike, the caretaker of the property is very friendly and helpful with tips on things to do, beaches to hit, places to eat, where to get groceries, etc. All in all, we're thrilled to be here on the island and this is a wonderful house to rest in. We hope to be back again!

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

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• Beautiful space!

  Beautiful space!

  • Guest Carrie
  • Date of stay 01/08/11
  • Review Submitted 01/30/11
  We only spent 3 nights here but were very impressed with the property. A truly beautiful setting and lovely, amazing home. Lots of great detail and high end finishes. Great beds & bedding, with doors from each bedroom leading out onto the upper lanai. A great kitchen, too, which was very well equiped. The brother of the owner was onsite working on a cottage next door. He was very sweet and showed us around. Unfortunately, there were also the sounds of construction going on, which was less than ideal (but not terrible). I had the impression that we were renting the whole house, but in fact someone was in the "in-law suite" on the other side of the house. The listing shows 3 bedrooms, but as you read further it states that there are only 2 queen size beds. This is because the 3rd bedroom is in this suite on the other side of the house (& can be rented separately). There is a nice screened in area between the two parts of the house with a large screen tv. I'm not sure if this area was meant to be shared (we did not use it). The outdoor lanais on the first and second stories were wonderful spaces. There was also a screened in area on the upper level, which was nice as at times there were mosquitoes out. It took us awhile to figure out that the lights had dimmers on them-- which maybe should have been obvious to us but wasn't (& they were set to dim...). I could not find instructions for using the satellite tv or would have probably watched it at times. I have a disability and would not recommend the 2 bedroom side of the house if you have trouble with stairs as they were quite steep. Overall though we really enjoyed being there and would go back again.

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

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• • Guest Marc and Judi Randazzo
  • Date of stay 01/28/09
  • Review Submitted 01/28/09
  The word paradise was never used by me. It wasn't even in my vocabulary. Well now I know what paradise is. It's a little bit of heaven nestled in the jungle, with palm trees, banyan trees, bamboo, crotons, hibiscus and umbrella trees. Just to name a few. The house felt like you were at home immediatly. The woodwork,(monkey pod)OMG was found inside and outside the house. An upper and lower lanai with amazing views of the ocean. There were fruit trees all over. I could go on and on, but I decided I will wait until after my next trip down to share my paradise.

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Additional Fees and Taxes:

Starting at $225/night. Add'l - Tax 13.4166%, cleaning $150. Minimum stay of 3 nights.

The entire property sleeps 18-20 (see listings 152916, 215410 & 452049); please contact us for availability and rates of multiple units. LONG TERM RENTALS AVAILABLE