Location: Kalapana, Puna District, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (Puna Beach Palisades, Kehena Beach (1/8mi) , Pahoa (15mi))
Accommodations: Cottage, Studio + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1.25 Baths (Sleeps 2-3)
Keywords: Cottage
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Tranquil, Tropical, Private. The Oliana Guesthouse is located in upscale Puna Beach Palisades across from Kehena Beach. Located just minutes away from Kalapana, Kapoho, warm ponds, and tidepools. You can hear the waves crash against the cliffs in the cottage and see the ocean from the driveway.
Sunlight and gentle tradewinds fill the charming studio Cottage at the Oliana Guesthouse.
It is a short hike down the cliff to the famous black sand clothes-optional Kehena beach. A five minute drive to Kalapana to the viewing area to see the lava flowing into the sea when it occurs. The Oliana Point seen in the spectacular coastal photo above is literally across the street. You can hear the ocean waves crash against the cliff. Swim with the dolphins or whale watch in season.
The Oliana Guesthouse is smoke-free, fragrance-free and pet-free for the comfort of those with allergies.
Rates are $75/nt, $475/wk for the Cottage.
Two night minimum. One-night is available on request.
Another unit may be available, see Homeaway dot com #92034.
The Cottage (studio w/bath) has a queen-size bed, separate bath with large indoor shower, and kitchen with microwave, toaster, 2-burner hotplate, electric teakettle, coffeemaker.
The Cottage and the main house share a hot/cold outdoor shower and w/d is available on request. All linens provided. Free wireless internet and free domestic long distance.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed : air mattress
- Entertainment
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Kitchenette: Refrigerator (small), microwave, two-burner electric stove top (portable), toaster, electric teakettle, and electric coffeepot
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- View/Location
- Ocean View : Oceanview from the Driveway
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Smoke Free and Fragrance Free for the comfort of those with allergies.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Lava Flows into the Ocean sometimes and the viewing Area is a five minute drive. Private tours up close to the lava by arrangement. Please see the website for YouTube link for lava tours.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Cottage Rate is $75/nt, $475/wk
2 night minimum. Hawaii tax not included.
50% deposit required. Damage deposit may be required on
longer stays and will be cheeerfully refunded if not needed.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
I built the Oliana Guest House as my home in 2004 and added the Cottage for visiting family and friends so that they could enjoy Hawaii and still have the privacy of being in their own space. I am the Founder and Director of the Indian Classical Music Circle of Hawaii, a non-profit community music organization that presents concerts and workshops. Photo was taken in Hilo last year. I am holding my tamboura, Parashuram Bhandari (sarangi master), and Danny Birch (sarod).
Property Photos
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- Oliana Guesthouse Cottage :: Tranquil, Tropical, Private - Kehena Real Estate
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- Oliana Guesthouse Cottage :: Outside - Kehena Real Estate
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- Oliana Guesthouse Cottage:: Interior - Kehena Real Estate
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- Oliana Guesthouse Cottage :: Kitchen and door to private bath
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- Oliana Guesthouse Cottage :: Surrounded by nature
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- Oliana Point - This spectacular view is literally across the street
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- Oliana Guesthouse - what you see when you turn in from the street.
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- Red Road scenery
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- A sunny day on the Red Road
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- Drive or walk along the Red Road
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- Kehena Beach
Traveler Reviews (23)
From the Guestbook
Guest: Kevin + Naya, Austin, Texas
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Date of Stay: 12/14/11
Review Submitted: 01/23/12
Gracias and Mahalo for this time at your cozy cottage. We enjoyed the cogui (frogs) at night and waking up to sun light pouring in through the windows. We were relaxed by the rain falling outside- and we were absolutely awestruck by the stars here. This Oliana Guesthouse was the perfect location for our excursions to Volcanoes National Park, to Hilo (the botanical garden is gorgeous there), to visit Kalani down the road a for a relaxing cranio-sacral and lomi-lomi (massage) sessions, and more!
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From the Guestbook
Guest: Ines + Jens, Canada
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Date of Stay: 12/27/11
Review Submitted: 01/23/12
Ines and Jens had a wonderful time here, we found everything we needed, and loved the peaceful atmosphere of your fantastic cottage. Thank you Babette, for setting it up so nicely and also thanks for the good information about the area. We enjoyed a lovely guitar concert at Kalani on Christmas eve. We loved the snorkeling at the tidal pools, views of the lava flow, watching thehuge surf along the coast, and walking along the amazing structures of the lavafields for hours. I + J, Canada
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From the Guestbook
Guest: Brad + Mary
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Date of Stay: 01/02/12
Review Submitted: 01/23/12
We loved to be here at this lovely place almost at the end of the road. We would like to come here again to see you, and to rest in your pretty guesthouse. Thank you very very much for two beautiful days. B+R, Kona
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My Time in Paradise
Guest: TheodoreJay
(Denver)
Date of Stay: 10/17/07
Review Submitted: 09/16/11
My time at Oliana Guest Cottage was serveral years ago (maybe 2007) spent in the vacation cottage behind the Main House. A great deal for a budget traveler. The location very near Kehena was peaceful and uneventful. Lots of little extras included like beach matts, phone, internet, laundry. A short walk to Kehena Beach allowed me to leave most of my stuff locked up at the cottage and just grab a towel and head out to the beach in the morning. Bed linens and towels were top notch and the place was spot less. Babette the Owner was a dream to deal w/ over the internet. Depending on if she is at the main house or not you'll will be taken care of by her or one of her gracious host/managers. This was a great place to explore lower Puna w/ Pahoa 15 mins. away for groceries. Some minor downsides the guest parking was hard to get in and out (watch the rocks backing up) and the local ants will come into the cottage the minute you turned on the micro wave (guess that's unavoidable in lower Puna). I did have a chance to look in the main house and it was even nicer so consider that option if available for an even nicer
Owner response:Wow! What a surprise that someone from VRBO officially visited my cottage to check it out and had a great stay! It's been a few years and rocks(to prevent you from driving on the septic system) are less a problem because the foliage is now visible in your rear view window. Thanks for posting a review.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Guest: The B's
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Date of Stay: 05/31/11
Review Submitted: 06/06/11
Thank you for such a wonderful place to stay and explore this side of the island. It was more comfortable and much cleaner than I could have imagined! Thank you so much. (Olympia, Washington)
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Guest: B+J
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Date of Stay: 05/16/11
Review Submitted: 06/06/11
Thanks for everything. This place worked out perfect for me and my mom. It was just like home. I'll see you when I am back around to this side of the island. One Love - One Family, B+J
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Guest: I
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Date of Stay: 04/26/11
Review Submitted: 06/06/11
Babette, thank you for your hospitality. Your cottage was the perfect place for me while I figure out what to do with my land here in Pahoa. I'm sure we'll see each other again soon! Mahalo Aloha, I (San Francisco)
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Guest: Jonthan
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Date of Stay: 04/11/11
Review Submitted: 06/06/11
Thank you so much for providing such a beautiful, peaceful home for me during this week. It made a huge difference to me to be in such a place. Mahalo Aloha, Jonathan (San Francisco)
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