Location: Kapoho, Puna District, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (30 miles south of Hilo, 8 miles east of Pahoa, on the coast)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Spacious rooms with cathedral ceilings create a relaxed and refreshing atmosphere in this airy apartment on the upper floor of the house known locally as "Cedar House." Two bedrooms (one with king-size, one with queen-size bed), two baths with shower, fully equipped kitchen, private laundry facilities, free local phone service, DVD and satellite TV, wireless (Hi-Speed DSL) internet. Off-street parking with private entrances to your 1500 sq. ft. apartment and wrap-around balcony lanai.
A five-minute stroll takes you to the protected lagoon and friendly tidepools of Wai'Opae Marine Conservation District, where you can snorkel in coral gardens with curious turtles and colorful fish. Walk, jog, or bicycle along quiet roads in the immediate vicinity of Vacationland and its neighboring orchid farms, or pedal down Red Road a mile to soak in the geo-thermally heated, spring-fed pool at Ahalanui State Park. (Click on the link below, then select the name of various places of interest in the sidebars, to see pictures of Kapoho Tide-Pools and nearby parks named here.) Continue south along Hawaii's newest gorgeous coastline to view red-hot lava flowing into the sea near Kalapana, after stopping along the way to swim or surf at Isaac Hale State Park; or walk among the ironwood trees on spectacular bluffs above the crashing waves at MacKenzie Park; or sun-bathe with the locals in the cozy atmosphere of Kehena Beach's clothing-optional black sand beach.
Then check out the shops and fine restaurants (Thai, French, Italian, among others) in Pahoa town, eight miles inland from the Cedar House, on the other side of Lava Tree State Park. If it's Sunday, you might want to see what's happening at Maku'u Farmers' Market nearby. You'll find fresh vegetables and fruit with lots of local color there.
Within easy driving distance (30 miles north) remember the historic old town of Hilo with its antique stores, restaurants, university lecture series, concerts, state-of-the-art planetarium, and more. At the planetarium you can see how native Hawaiian knowledge of the heavens helped Polynesian settlers navigate the uncharted Pacific. Associated displays of on-going volcanic activity show how these islands were formed. Relax or picnic in the peaceful parks near Hilo's harbor where downtown areas were inundated by tidal waves memorialized now in the Pacific Tsunami Museum.
An hour's drive along Hawaii Belt Route 11 takes you to the most active volcano on earth, in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Visit the Kilauea Volcano Caldera, Thurston Lava Tube, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, or hike the many trails through protected wilderness. From there it's an easy drive back to your Vacationland retreat.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Lanai
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 21 yrs
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Hiking
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$85/night .. $555/week. Three nights minimum stay.
$150 refundable security/damage deposit, plus $75 non-refundable cleaning fee
-- Reservations made more than 45 days in advance can be held until 45 days
before arrival with payment of $150 security deposit. All remaining charges (rent,
tax, cleaning fee) must be paid at least 45 days before scheduled date of arrival.
-- Reservations made within 45 days of arrival will be held for 7 days with
payment of $150 security deposit. Payment of all remaining charges (rent, tax and
cleaning fee) must be made within 7 days of the date reservations are made.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Cedar House behind palms in front yard - Kapoho Vacation Home Near The Coast
- Living Room - Kapoho Vacation Home Near The Coast
- Living/Dining Area - Kapoho Vacation Home Near The Coast
- Kitchen
- One of the Bedrooms, with Sliding Door onto Lanai
- Lanai
- Lava flowing into ocean, March 2008, twelve miles down the road from here
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