Welcome to Hale Pomaika i, the House of Good Fortune, your home away from ho
Location: Pahoa, Puna District, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (Hilo 30 min; Lava Flow area 20 min; warm ponds 20 min)
Accommodations: House, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Keywords: House
Hale Pomaika'i
(hah-lay po-my-ka-ee)
House of Good Fortune
Only $65/night, $400/week, for up to 4 people! Taxes & cleaning fee included. No 'extra charges' added on!
Hale Pomaika'i, your home away from home on the beautiful Big Island of Hawaii, backs up to a forest reserve of native ohia trees and wonderful bird song. On a clear day you get a fantastic view of Mauna Kea from the backyard!
This is a cozy, relaxing, clean and comfortable house. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you'll need to enjoy a meal at home, or you can have a barbecue outside.
The Orchid Room has a nice queen-size bed covered with a Hawaiian print comforter, ceiling fan, hardwood dresser, and a full-sized closet. The bathroom is equipped with a rain-head shower.
At Hale Pomaika'i, we don't just give lip service to sustainability. To do our part in being eco-friendly, there is solar hot water, as well as a solar electric grid-tie system. We are delighted to share with our guests whatever is in season from the edible landscaping, which includes lychee, guava, avocado, pink lemon, calamanci, valencia orange, banana, pineapple, rosemary, oregano, liliko'i, sweet potato, and much more! On the lot next door, we have a small organic farm, where we utilize Korean Natural Farming methods. Our friendly mixed flocks of chickens love to share their healthy farm-fresh eggs, too! Let us know if you'd like a farm tour while you're staying with us.
There are several varieties of palms, native ferns, and lovely tropical flowers scattered throughout the grassy fenced-in property. We've landscaped around the beautiful ohia to preserve these native trees, and to create secluded areas for your enjoyment.
Owner's studio is right next door, but with a completely separate entrance to ensure our guests' privacy.
Come enjoy Hale Pomaika'i, your home of good fortune away from home.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : All bedding; bath, hand, face towels; beach towels; kitchen towels & wash cloths.
- Covered Parking : carport/lanai
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed : Nice & clean, comfortably firm mattress.
- Convertible Bed : One living room couch converts with a comfortable innerspring futon mattress.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Several Hawaiian music cd's.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Full-size appliances, new propane range, garbage disposal, coffee maker, coffee grinder, blender, toaster, wok, rice cooker, crockpot, plenty of dishes, pots & pans, cooking utensils & dining utensils provided.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Everything you'll need for preparing and serving great meals!
- Refrigerator : Full-sized, nice & clean.
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Nice big propane grill, with utensils.
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Mountain View : In the distance beyond the garden is Mauna Kea... on a clear day you can even see the observatories on the summit!
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Also includes books & games, guide books & field guides, beach equipment & towels, hairdryer, iron & ironing board, outdoor clotheslines under cover, outdoor table and chairs, starters on paper products for bath & kitchen.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : We love kids! There's plenty of room to run around in the grassy fenced-in yard! Games, books, & puzzles geared for kids. Kid-size snorkel gear, boogie boards, & swim noodles. And kids love to feed & pet the chickens!
- Smoking Not Allowed : This is a non-smoking house!
- Activities
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Horseshoes
- Hiking
- Spelunking
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Drive times: to warm pond- 20 minutes; Volcanoes National Park- 40 minutes; lava-viewing area- 20 minutes.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$65/night, $400/week, 3 night minimum
Hawaii state taxes already included in our rates
same price for 1-4 people
Plus: Refundable* Damage Deposit of $100
*(when no damage or missing items or excessive cleaning needed)
Credit cards through PayPal; or personal check
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2004
After living in the far north for 33 years, and vacationing in Hawaii to escape mud-season each year, these highschool sweethearts finally made the move to become permanent residents of the Big Island in 2007. One of our great joys is meeting our guests in person and helping them to get the most of their Hawaiian vacation!
Your hosts, Mike & Liz
Why the Owner Chose Pahoa
We originally bought this home for our own vacations, furnished and equipped it for ourselves... and then decided to share it with others!
The Unique Benefits of this House
We love being only 20 minutes to the warm pond, one of our favorite places to relax... or to take a stroll along the rocky shoreline only 5 minutes away. It's great to have all that open forest reserve land behind us for extra privacy and the view of Mauna Kea. Our location is the perfect launching spot for daytrips to either the warm pond & the Puna coastline, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, or to Hilo & the Hamakua Coast waterfalls. Let the tropical sounds of crickets and coqui frogs lull you to sleep... and awaken to birdsong every morning!
Property Photos
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- A nice place to relax, read, look up info, listen to music, or just unwind. - Pahoa, Big Island, HI-Hawaii Vacation House With Awesome View of Mauna Kea, Not Far From Hilo!
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- The kitchen is clean and well-equipped with full-size appliances. - Pahoa, Big Island, HI-Hawaii Vacation House With Awesome View of Mauna Kea, Not Far From Hilo!
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- The Orchid Room has a comfortable queen-size bed for a restful sleep.
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- Relax on the lanai, or grab some beach gear for a day at the ocean!
Traveler Reviews (58)
Great Place, Great Hosts!
Guest: Juan
(Brooklyn, NY)
Date of Stay: 06/27/11
Review Submitted: 07/11/11
We've been visiting the islands for 15 years - stayed at very nice places - None has been as clean and so well equipped as Hale Pomaika'I. Liz & Mike have gone the extra mile in providing EVERYTHING needed to make their guests feel at home. Thank you so very much for your thoughtfulness. We enjoyed our 4 day stay; definitely will make it a wek next time. Aloha and Mahalo.
Recommended for:Age 55+.
Perfect Stay in the Heart of Puna
Guest: Mike and Ina
(Anchorage, AK)
Date of Stay: 11/03/10
Review Submitted: 12/02/10
Hale Pomaika'I is a clean and convenient house to stay while in Puna. Mike and Liz were gracious hosts and excellent caretakers for a vacation property. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.
Guest: Gary & Heather
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Date of Stay: 12/10/09
Review Submitted: 03/24/10
From the Guest Book: Thank you so much for your rental! We had so much fun and still felt like we were at home - very comfortable! This location is great for seeing pretty much all the island, a good 'base camp'. We are definitely coming back :-) Our first time to Hawaii was unforgettable. We loved it! Thanks again - from Craig, Alaska
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Guest: Maile, Genevieve, Mike, & Maureen
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Date of Stay: 11/30/09
Review Submitted: 03/24/10
What a great experience we've had here! The house is super clean, really well stocked, and colorful. We'll be back again. Thanks for everything! - Kailua, Hawaii & Edmonton, Canada
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Guest: Sonia
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Date of Stay: 11/03/09
Review Submitted: 03/24/10
Thank you for sharing your delightful hale with us. We have enjoyed your home and it felt like an open welcome home. It has a feel of warmth & peace. Mahalo, Sonia - Sydney, Australia
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Guest: Kim
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Date of Stay: 10/27/09
Review Submitted: 03/24/10
Thank you so much for providing your beautiful home. It was cozy & the beautiful surroundings made it much more relaxing. Wish the stay could have been longer. Looking forward to returning in the future. Mahalo, Kim - Sydney, Australia
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Guest: Charlene & Robert
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Date of Stay: 09/10/09
Review Submitted: 09/10/09
From the Guest Book: Mahalo, Liz & Mike, for sharing your delightful hale with us. Loved the location. So many good things! A world away from NYC! Thanks again!
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Guest: Mark
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Date of Stay: 09/04/09
Review Submitted: 09/04/09
From the Guest Book: Thank you so much for sharing your home with me over the past few days. Meeting local people when I travel has made my stay here enjoyable & memorable. Thanks for all the suggestions for things to do & helpful hints & information that only the locals would know. I know you love sharing your home and your island with your guests. Your passion for the island & serving your guests is evident and appreciated. Thanks for making my stay here awesome!! Many mahalos!
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Guest: Gary & Elaine
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Date of Stay: 08/24/09
Review Submitted: 08/24/09
From the Guest Book: A great big aloha and mahalo for allowing us to use your wonderful home. We are very grateful for this wonderful opportunity. It was a pleasure to meet with you. Thanks for all the information. Hope to see you in the future. Mahalo.
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