Holiday Guest 'Ohana' ...Secluded & Tranquil...Ocean Views

• Experiencing the paradise

  Experiencing the paradise

  • Guest Mirela I.
  • Date of stay 04/08/13
  • Review Submitted 04/22/13
  If the sterile resorts which look the same everywhere in the world, with their trained politeness and filled with chemicals to keep their landscape severely manicured are not for you, this is the place to be. It's a little paradise where you may learn as much as from a visit to a botanical garden, with beautiful trees and plants, spectacular Hawaiian Blue Jade vine flowers, breathtaking beautiful orchid bushes, fantastic bromeliads and strelitziaceae, fragrant gardenias, rare cactaceae, lush ginger flowers and iconic big yellow hibiscus, to name a few. It is a heaven for beautiful birds ranging from all kind of cardinal species, to pheasant and wild turkeys. Their divine songs is everything that your are going to hear there. The accommodation is clean and impeccable, the owners' generosity is heart moving. They spoiled us with fruits freshly picked from their organic orchard and they continuously made sure that we have a wonderful stay at their guest ohana. For us personally it was such a privilege to meet them and we hold so much gratitude in our hearts for everything they did for us. Thank you Katey and Rick.

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• Perfect Honeymoon-wanna go back!

  Perfect Honeymoon-wanna go back!

  • Guest Ee
  • Date of stay 03/07/13
  • Review Submitted 03/19/13
  The owner couple (Kate & Rick) and the beautiful green house surrounded by flowers, veggies, and fresh spring scent made our honeymoon be perfect!!! Each corner of the place is very clean, well-maintained, and I don't have anything to complain. I was little doubt about ocean view, rough road, and green perspective prior to departure to Big Island, but I soon realized that I was silly-it was the best experience in my 30 years of numerous traveling. If you rent a 4WD, driving will be no problem and I actually enjoyed so much by feeling young when I drove off-road to this gorgeous place. Kate & Rick lives the model life that we always want so we asked lots of questions, and they were so kind to explain everything and even shared their fruits and veggies! We already want to go back and we will. We feel so thankful for everything in this place, happy honeymoon, and myself who chose this place :-)

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

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• Secret Hideaway

  Secret Hideaway

  • Guest Catherine T.
  • Date of stay 02/04/13
  • Review Submitted 03/06/13
  If you look for a place where you'll feel like home in paradise, this is it!! The devoted and special owners know how to receive their guests. We could'nt ask for more...the price is way under it's worth! The only bad point is that you'll regret having to leave! A gift for nature lovers!!

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

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• Great Stay

  Great Stay

  • Guest Ashley
  • Date of stay 02/06/13
  • Review Submitted 02/12/13
  Great owners, great view and great location. The guest house has all amenities, the scenery is amazing and well maintained. They provided beach towels, snorkel gear, beach chairs and umbrella if needed. The property is up on a steep hill so I would definitely recommend a 4WD vehicle. We only had a 2WD rental and were able to make it up the hill except when it rained. Overall, it was a great experience and the owners are so friendly and have great hospitality.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

  Owner response: We enjoyed hosting this energetic young couple on their first trip to Hawaii. Our location provided a great home-base for their beach explorations, snorkeling & hiking adventures. They were especially excited to see the whales so close off-shore.

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• Tranquility Awaits

  Tranquility Awaits

  • Guest Melody
  • Date of stay 09/08/12
  • Review Submitted 10/10/12
  The experience was exceptional due to the hospitality extended along with the very tranquil surroundings. This particular property offers its guests an opportunity to step outside of oridinary everyday life into a reflective sacred space that invites deep introspection and transformation. The ohana was extremely clean, well maintained and offered a more traditional aspect of old Hawaii. The owners were very gracious and caring of any needs presented. To conclude it was an experience that goes beyond words indeed!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• A special place!

  A special place!

  • Guest Betsy
  • Date of stay 02/29/12
  • Review Submitted 09/30/12
  I stayed here for nine days, longer than I intended! That's how special this place is! Katey and Rick, the owners, are welcoming and excited for their guests to have an awesome experience. They were generous with their time in answering questions, providing suggestions and offering advice. The ohana is beautifully decorated, spacious and has lots of amenities. Everything a guest might need has been thought of and more. There are extras, too, including fresh fruit & vegetables from their amazing organic farm and an array of snorkeling equipment. My stay was far more than I ever dreamed. Thank you!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• A Hawaiian Paradise

  A Hawaiian Paradise

  • Guest Iris and Richard
  • Date of stay 03/20/12
  • Review Submitted 04/03/12
  A truly remarkable guest house. The grounds of the "ohana" are incredible...It was my imagined image of what Hawaii was to be. I told my daughters that is was like being on the Avatar set. The apartment is very comfortable with very high ceiling enhancing the spacious living area . We loved the "green" attitude of this environment. Our hosts, Kate and Rick, were amazingly gracious. I don't know if this rental is for everyone...it is a bit remote and the drive from the road to the rental is rather bumpy...but the road to paradise is not always smooth. It's worth the journey.

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

  Owner response: Iris & Richard were delightful guests who seemed to share our love and amazement of natures beauty. They travel with high-end camera equipment, and we happened to have emerging white pineapple 'keiki' and dragon fruit flowers 'in bloom' during their guesting time with us. It was great fun to share our slice of paradise with world travelers who were curious about growing and harvesting exotic tropical plants.

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  • Guest Connie
  • Date of stay 03/15/11
  • Review Submitted 07/21/11
  This is a very special place - easily felt the moment you come up the road and set eyes upon ths beautiful landscape. Our home away from home had everything we needed. Kate & Rick (our hosts) had thought of everything and I can't think of anything we lacked or needed. I've never been to anyones home where we were treated any better or the hosts were more gracious. We have enjoyed the facilities, their tips on where to go and what to see. We've stayed in numerous hotels, B&B's, and vacation rentals all over the world and have never felt as welcomed as we have at this Hale - we will come back for sure. They share their bounty from the gardens and greenhouses and we so appreciated the simple easy flow of life on this lush organic farm. You must sample the dragonfruit if you can - it's amazing! Mahalo, Connie BW

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  • Guest Carol & Karl
  • Date of stay 03/28/11
  • Review Submitted 07/20/11
  Thank you Kate & Rick for an unforgetable and beautiful experience here in your sacred space. What a creation you have manifested. Thank you for sharing it with us. We look forward to more time with you! Aloha Nui, Carol & Karl

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  • Guest Gary
  • Date of stay 03/23/11
  • Review Submitted 07/20/11
  What a fantastic place to enjoy for a few days! The setting is exactly what I had hoped for - a bit remote and isolated yet close enough to beaches and town that gives you the best of both. Kona coffee on the lanai every morning, listening to birds, watching the sun come up, seeing the flowers unfold. The plants, flowers, landscape are beautiful - taking pictures of them all can be a photographers dream. Kate & Rick are so kind and welcome you into their special oasis. Truly a wonderful opportunity to be here. Thank you so much for everything! Until next time... Gary

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Additional information about rental rates

Deposit of $200 to secure the reservation

Balance due 30 days prior to arrival

Additional Fees and Taxes:

additional 13.25% Hawaii State Accommodations Tax

$65 cleaning fee