Ocean-side of house on our private thermal lagoon next to outer tidepools
Location: Kapoho, Puna District, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (Kapoho is on East Coast 29 Miles from Hilo)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 5)
Keywords: Single family house
Experience the famous Kapoho-WaiOpae Tide Pools and Marine Preserve from this VERY PRIVATE and ACCESSIBLE OCEANFRONT HOME on the eastern shore of the Big Island of Hawaii!
Take a few easy steps down from this comfortable and artistic single-family home into the protected inner reef of tidal pools. The panoramic coastline views combined with the easy ocean access make it a perfect retreat for the active family.
Relax into the sounds and sights of the ocean, tropical breezes, ocean sunrises and moonrises! Enjoy incredible stargazing over the dark ocean sky.
See the VIRTUAL TOUR (click the link at the end of this listing) to really know what you could experience. In addition to the tour, the 16 photographs show the updated furnishings and amenities since the virtual tour was created.
From the over 200 ft of ocean shoreline on the property, you can float, swim or snorkel in your warm, calm ocean lagoon or swim further out to explore the extensive coral pools. These pools support 11 types of coral, over 113 types of colorful tropical fish, green sea turtles and an occasional monk seal.
These warm tide pools are such incredible fish habitat that they are one of only 11 marine preserves in the entire State! Enjoy the safest and best snorkeling in East HI from this secluded beautiful location.
This newer home has Italian tile throughout, granite counters in a well-stocked kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, and an open airy Great Room overlooking the ocean. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms with queen beds and ocean views and 1 bedroom with double bed to nicely accommodate a family of 5.
Two balcony decks overlook the ocean and a third looks over the tropical gardens. A covered entertaining and dining area is on the garden level adjacent to the patio that is perfect for sunbathing before slipping into the pools. Enjoy the open air bathroom and shower after swimming. The property is fenced and gated to enhance a feeling of security.
Other nearby recreational activities include: VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK with lava viewing within 15 miles; Ahalanui Warm Springs County Park with 90 degree ocean-fed pool; fishing, diving, kayaking, surfing, winter whale-watching; hiking, bicycling, golfing, scenic drives along the coast; zoo, astronomy center, NW Hawaiian Islands visitor center; and museums, shopping, farmer's markets, and dining.
Located in a small, quiet seaside community in "sunny Kapoho" with the least rain in East Hawaii and the best air quality on the island. The historic town of Pahoa is 10 miles and has groceries, fine restaurants, fresh fish market, internet cafe, boutiques, etc. Hilo International Airport is 29 miles. The Kona airport is 115 miles, aproximatley 2 and one half hours of actual driving.
We have a five day minimum but will consider as few as three days. To make a reservation, please check the calendar for availability and then email us with your desired dates and phone number.
Thank you for your interest!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : New in unit
- Dryer : New in unit
- Linens Provided
- Garage : For storage of snorkel and beach gear, beach chairs, extra linens and paper products, personal gear. NOT for car.
- Off Street Parking : Ample off-street parking adjacent to house.
- Beds
- King Bed : New high-end (900 coils) Simmons mattress in January 2012.
- Queen Bed : New hig-quality Simmons mattress in 2009.
- Double Bed : New high-quality Simmons mattress in 2009.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Dish TV with several movie channels
- Music Library : Satellite TV has terrific music channels.
- Private Pool : Private natural ocean lagoon on property for private swimming, floating, or snorkeling. Excellent location to introduce children to wonders of marine world where you can keep an eye on them from the decks, lanai and inside the house.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Full well-stocked kitchen with granite counters, dining island, new stainless steel appliances, plus separate DR. Coffee maker, blender, toaster, countertop convection oven, icemaker, George Foreman grill, microwave.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Full set of pots and pans, coffee maker, blender, toaster, countertop convection oven, dishes and flatware, cooking utensils.
- Refrigerator : New stainless steel in 2011.
- Microwave
- Catering Available : Local options.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : propane grill. propane provided
- Deck/Patio : Huge oceanfront patio for lounging.
- Balcony : 3 balcony decks off BRs and entry, 2 with ocean view.
- Lanai : Large covered lanai in garden setting adjacent to ocean with comfortable lounging,TV, bamboo bar, covered picnic table and dining table, and refrigerator.
- Gazebo : Covered picnic table area directly overlooking pools.
- View/Location
- Beachfront : Directly on the Kapoho tide pools with Pacific Ocean on outer edge of sheltered inner tide pools for fantastic snorkeling.
- Oceanfront : Ocean shoreline meanders through the property providing many locations for easily stepping into the water and lounging along the shoreline.
- Communications
- Telephone : Unlimited on-island and long distance to USA and Canada.
- Free Long Distance : Unlimited free long distance to USA and Canada.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Bring your lap top. High speed wi-fi.
- Other Amenities
- Private warm calm ocean lagoon on property for swimming/snorkeling/floating, fantastic views of tide pools and ocean, most private location in Kapoho that is directly on ocean.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 25 years for responsible party renting our home.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Volcano National Park visitor center is 37 miles and closest lava viewing area is 15 miles away.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$200/day Apr 1-Nov 15 for a maximum of 5 guests.
$250/day Nov 16-Mar 31 for a maximum of 5 guests.
For stays of week or more, 7th night of each week half price.
50% required to reserve, bal due 2 mo prior to arrival.
Cleaning fee $100 - $125 depending on number of guests.
State tax 13.25%.
Refundable $165 damage/security deposit.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
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- Ocean-side of house on our private thermal lagoon next to outer tidepools - Kapoho, HI Oceanfront House close to National Park, Shopping and Restaurants
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- Walk into private warm lagoon; enjoy private point w/ panoramic coastline views - Kapoho, HI Oceanfront House close to National Park, Shopping and Restaurants
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- Looking down on our private lagoon and landscaped point from upstairs LR - Kapoho, HI Oceanfront House close to National Park, Shopping and Restaurants
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- LR, DR, & Kitchen with panoramic views of ocean and tidepools
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- Another View of the DR/LR overlooking the tidepools and ocean
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- Modern well-stocked kitchen w/ SS appliances, granite & koa counters
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- Master BR w/ Queen, Ocean View and Balcony Deck
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- Second BR with Queen and Ocean View
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- Third BR with Double Bed, Garden View and Balcony Deck
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- Bathroom upstairs
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- Covered oceanfront lanai has refrig, TV, bar, dining table, comfy chairs, grill
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- Walkway to garden-level bathroom which has shower, toilet and sink
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- Lower bathroom: sink, toilet and shower behind door and privacy screens
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- Oceanfront covered picnic area and stairs into our private lagoon
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- Father and children explore inner pools next to property
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- Watch fish swim in the lagoon and enjoy the sun and ocean views from patio
Traveler Reviews (19)
Waking to sunrises over the water.
Guest: Andy
(Washington, DC)
Date of Stay: 12/23/11
Review Submitted: 01/03/12
This is a wonderful vacation rental if you love marine life and exploring. Being right on beatiful tied pools and just down the street to have a protected marine park is great. The house is a very cozey home with a great island feel. We had a great vacation in this home and location.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Very Peaceful
Guest: Tracy
(Santa Cruz, ca)
Date of Stay: 07/25/11
Review Submitted: 08/01/11
We stayed for 6 nights. The home was had wonderful views.I could not stop looking out the window. My kids loved to walk out the back and explore the tide pools. We snorkled every day in the tidepools and also went in the public hot spring pool down the street several times. It was amazing to see the tide rise and fall every day. This house is one of the best places in vacation land in my opinion because of the privacy, the view and the amazing tide pools right out the back. The out door shower was also great, we rarely used the inside shower. I will be back. Thanks for sharing this wonderful place with my family.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Private, old hawaii style home,nice warm pond
Guest: LM
(USA)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11
Review Submitted: 07/26/11
Pros: It IS more private as not on the reserve and it is right on tidepools (rather than across the street, definately want to stay on the beach side of these properties) pleasant, but older, darker house great Internet connection pictures on VRBO are accurate Cons: linens and pillows are old/faded/bleach stained (a rather easy upgrade to do) but beds were decent enough The pools in park down the street are deeper, more fun to swim in, better fish to see
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
More from the family from Minnesota/Washington
Guest: Gail
(Eagan, Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 10/26/10
Review Submitted: 11/05/10
We are a family of 5: 2 from Minnesota, 2 from Washington, and 1 from Colorado. Our son and his fiance spontaneously decided to get married while in Hawaii. While I'm sure they hadn't planned to honeymoon with their extended family, it worked out fine. The house was very private and is laid out in such a way that they had their own space. Having the tide pools right out the back door was amazing. We swam in the pools almost every day - and even if it rained on us, we swam - it was just that perfect. The house was just as promised: well-stocked kitchen, comfortable beds and seating, extras like swim shoes, boogie boards, coolers, fins and masks. It was very clean and in good repair. Access to the large washer and dryer was a plus. The lower level entertainment area was very nice and the lanai overlooking the pools was great for relaxing. We did use the outdoor shower and toilet - convenient and private. My mother had a great time floating and exploring the pools - we were all amazed by the variety and number of fish that we saw. Thank you again for making this piece of heaven on earth available to us, we'd like to come back soon.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Guest: Family from Minnesota/Washington
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Date of Stay: 10/26/10
Review Submitted: 11/01/10
"The house is BEAUTIFUL! I couldn't have imagined anything as nice as this...perfect place for two newlyweds to take some time together in this spectacular setting. My mother is still sleeping - it is the best night's sleep she's had in weeks...We found everything to be in great working order, all clean and waiting for us. It was just as if you knew what we needed...The waves and sunshine woke us up...Thank you again for your exceptional hospitality."
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Guest: Shannon from Illinois
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Date of Stay: 06/25/10
Review Submitted: 07/05/10
"Wow, what a fantastic vacation. This house is awesome with great access to snorkelling. The lagoon was fun to play around in and the snorkelling here is fantastic! The corals in the tide pools are amazing. The sheltered water sure makes for great marine habitat. We even saw an endangered Hawaiian monk seal (pregnant) that has been hanging around the pools lately."
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Guest: Lloyd from Colorado
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Date of Stay: 06/15/10
Review Submitted: 07/05/10
"Vacationing here has been a real treat for our family - ages 7 to 75. There is something for everyone to enjoy. In this crowded world we never thought we would find a place where you can sit on the lanai and not see another house. We all hope we can stay here again. Everyone enjoyed the outdoor shower too."
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Guest: Loretta from Maryland
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Date of Stay: 05/31/10
Review Submitted: 07/05/10
"Thank you very much for the use of your lovely vacation home. I was impressed with how clean and organized everything was. You guys thought of everything for us to have a complete vacation for our family. I will never forget my first reaction when I entered. The brightness, the view was breathtaking, it's openess and each room has it's own special touch. I loved every moment. I will recommend your place to people I like."
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Guest: Paul from California
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Date of Stay: 05/27/10
Review Submitted: 07/05/10
"Our family had a nice and relaxing time here. We enjoyed the tide pools right in the back of the house. The view is awesome. It looked so much better than the internet site. It was a very nice surprise! Our family of four had plenty of room....Thank you for your beautiful home and the view was just the best. We would recommend this place to our friends and family."
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Guest: Francois from Colorado
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Date of Stay: 04/23/10
Review Submitted: 07/05/10
"What a treat this week has been for us and my parents visiting from France. Thank you for sharing your house with us. We found everything that we needed and the location is spectacular. The tidepools are indeed gorgeous....This part of the island is such a great place."
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