Beach Cottage in a Tropical Garden, Kehena Beach, Kalapana

• Wonderful and Peaceful Stay at the Honey House

  Wonderful and Peaceful Stay at the Honey House

  • Guest KJ
  • Date of stay 02/20/13
  • Review Submitted 04/01/13
  We stayed at the Honey House in February and really loved our stay. The house is beautiful and the bathroom and tiling were awesome. It was such a treat to meet such kind hosts and have a big basket of fruit waiting in the kitchen. The location was a great place to explore from and it was nice to enjoy the peace and beauty of the area. It was neat to see the brand new ducklings too! Thanks Val for mailing us our camera battery back too! Hugely appreciated.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Honeymoon Adventure

  Honeymoon Adventure

  • Guest Gord
  • Date of stay 03/18/13
  • Review Submitted 03/30/13
  My wife and I decided to do our Honeymoon on the Big Island. We stayed in a few locations over the nine nights.. and we were very lucky to be able to spend a few nights at the Honeyhouse. Val and Dave were great hosts. Very welcoming. The honeyhouse was very cute, fun and comfortable. The shower was a highlight as it opened into the jungle.. so much fun. There is also an outdoor shower on the property to be enjoyed. This property is located a few minute walk from Kehena beach, which is a magical place to spend some time. It's clothing optional which is great.. and one of the days we went down there was a group of dolphins doing flips and having fun right off shore. A great place to go for dinner, breakfast or a massage is at the Kalani yoga retreat a short 3 min drive away. The highlight of our visit was hiking in to see the lava flow into the ocean. It's only a few minute drive from Val's place to where you start the hike. Val was very nice in offering to take us on a morning hike. Up at 4:00 am, flashlights, hiking poles and cameras in hand. We hiked over lava fields for 60 minutes in the pitch black to get to lava. What an amazing adventure.. and for sure one of the coolest things we have ever done. Thanks Val!!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Guest Bill B
  • Date of stay 01/01/13
  • Review Submitted 02/03/13
  William Robert Expect nothing but kindness in a perfect little cottage. Good kitchen, luxurious shower. Good living space. Intense greenery. Listed in Purple Roofs. I am ready to go back already.

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• Blissful heaven

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  Blissful heaven

  • Guest Heather & Carsten
  • Date of stay 07/16/12
  • Review Submitted 11/06/12
  From our guest book.......... Blissful heaven. Honey House was the perfect spot for our romantic Hawaiian get away. Loved the space with all its great attention to detail (especially the bathroom - superb!) Couldn't have asked for more fabulous hosts! We both are truely happy we got to stay here! Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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• A little Paradise full of joy.

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  A little Paradise full of joy.

  • Guest Bev & Mike
  • Date of stay 09/13/12
  • Review Submitted 11/06/12
  Truely a unique setting, even among the beauty of the Island. We are grateful to have had it for our home this week. And thank you again for the fruit and assistance.

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• Hospitality & local knowledge

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  Hospitality & local knowledge

  • Guest John & Debbie
  • Date of stay 09/26/12
  • Review Submitted 11/06/12
  Comments written in our guest book.... Mahalo! This is the best place we have ever stayed & it will never be beaten. Your hospitality & local knowledge was wonderful & amazing. You shared yourself when so many will not. Thank you so much for showing us where to watch the lava flow. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.

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• Honey House was a wonderfully relaxing get away.

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  Honey House was a wonderfully relaxing get away.

  • Guest Bridget & Martin
  • Date of stay 02/04/12
  • Review Submitted 11/06/12
  What a spectacular week we spent on the Big Island and were honored to call The Honey House "home"! Starting each morning with a fresh coconut and bringing a different type of fruit or vegetable by during the day, our host Dave made us feel more than welcome sharing his island wisdom and Aloha as well as the fruits of his wonderful garden! We spent our time on the Big Island exploring destinations that were more than likely off the beaten path and not over crowded with tourists, Dave was especially helpful in suggesting sights and routes that helped us to feel more like locals which made our vacation truly special and memorable. The Honey House feels very much a natural part of its surroundings, with big windows in the main living space, long and open floor-plan and shower (with optional privacy curtain) that opens right up to the outdoors, it was easy to feel as though you were simply a part of the beautiful surrounding nature. The kitchen is very spacious and open with lots of counter space for everything from making a beautiful salad from the garden to mixing cocktails in the blender. During our stay Dave had an abundance of ripe (delicious) bananas on the property and were even able to bake banana bread. As our vacation fell during the rainest of months, we even opted to stay indoors reading and relaxing a few nights, we were able to utilize the included wi-fi for posting pictures or staying in touch with the "real world" while we were at play. The long kitchen also had plenty of room to store our gear on our way in and out - packing coolers, unpacking snorkel equipment all were done effortlessly and without taking room away from counter space for food preparation and the oh-so-important coffee maker! The main living area in this studio/loft style house was super spacious. My partner and I stayed with another couple who are close friends and we had plenty of room for the four of us with ease. We stayed on the spare futon couch/bed which was very comfortable and the other couple had the large King sized bed. The area also had a very nice, large wooden table with 4 chairs which was nice both for relaxing, eating meals together and computing which we did more of on vacation than I'd like to admit but the included wi-fi made connecting a breeze. The spacious layout of the honey house is completely ideal for a family or close friends, the furniture was of very good quality and exceptionally comfortable. We never felt "on top of" each other.

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• Mahalo Kehena Honey House

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  Mahalo Kehena Honey House

  • Guest Dennis
  • Date of stay 12/11/10
  • Review Submitted 11/06/12
  Thoughts of visiting Kehena Honey House: Hundreds of whistling frogs sound like birds, adorable and friendly black and white kitty, lots of curious quacking ducks feasting on fresh coconuts. Hosts Val and David feed the ducks and share their garden harvest with guests: wonderful, tasty coconuts, juicy, ripe oranges, huge avocados, and tropical flowers. Honey when in season. Dense, tropical, rugged lava rock, wild terrain filled with many wonderful sights and sounds. Two walking blocks to the ocean. Couple miles to view nightly, flowing Mt. Kilauea. Short drive to quaint Pahoa town, longer drive to big city Hilo and airport. Beach days bring adventure for seeking elusive wild sea turtles. Handsome Kalani Resort nearby offers yoga classes, retreats, and colorful people. Gracious and friendly hosts, Val and Dave, always helpful and accommodating.

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• I would stay here again anytime!

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  I would stay here again anytime!

  • Guest Dan from MN.
  • Date of stay 01/16/12
  • Review Submitted 11/06/12
  Hey, if you are looking for peaceful vacation rental on the Big Island, the Kehena Honey House is it! Val and Dave are gracious hosts for this wonderful hide-away. This is a clean and attractive cottage which has ample kitchen and shower facilities. The cottage is only minutes away from Hawaii's south-east coast with beautiful beaches, hot springs, and scenery. If you decide to stay here, you can look forward in hearing the incredible chorus of frogs at night and the moring wakeup of all the birds. I would stay here again anytime!

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• A clean, spacious, quiet welcoming haven

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  A clean, spacious, quiet welcoming haven

  • Guest Gretchen, Eddie and Xyanye
  • Date of stay 11/21/11
  • Review Submitted 11/06/12
  A clean, spacious, quiet welcoming haven next to the ocean, a great introduction to Hawaii's down to earth living and loving. Val and Dave's graceful hospitality and generous sharing of their abundant gardens and information made staying in the Honey house feel like home. We highly suggest experiencing the magic that this space has to offer....

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HONEY HOUSE or HIKINA STUDIO $75 night(3 night minimum)/$450 week Double occupancy
Third & fourth occupants $10 ea per night, kids under 6 stay for free
Cleaning fee of $75 
Convertible reservation / security deposit of $200 required prior to check-in.
Daily maid service available for an extra fee.
We pass along current Hawaii State taxes (GE and TAT).  
Credit cards accepted through PayPal.
 Hawaii Transient Accommodation #: W 40938802-01

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