Great for Families, Singles, Couples-Champagne Pond, Golf Cart, Kayak and More
About the property
- Apartment1000 sqft
- Bedrooms2
- Sleeps6
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay3 nights
2 bedroom ground floor apartment-spacious and comfortable.
Location: Kapoho, Champagne Ponds, Puna District, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (Gated Community With Warm Ocean Water Swimming!)
Our minimum stay is 3 nights, but if you see an opening for 1 or 2 nights in our calendar and are interested, please send us an inquiry.
Accommodations: This is an apartment on the ground floor, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath and an extra outdoor shower (Sleeps 6) and is a wonderful location for your vacation in our Kapoho Paradise.
From our well-appointed tropical apartment, you can head out for snorkeling, kayaking, surfing and swimming only a block away! This spacious and comfortable apartment has been built with quality materials, and is stocked with just about anything you would want. You'll love it.
OUTDOORS:
*The lanai has a gas grill, comfortable wicker furniture, a Hot Tub and outdoor shower. There are plenty of ‘outdoor’ towels to use after your hot tub or shower, conveniently located next to the shower.
*The yard is HUGE, giving you plenty of room to spread out. Enjoy the beautiful gardens or set up some croquet or bocci. Enjoy the paradise.
INDOORS:
*Living Area: The main entrance to the apartment is from the spacious lanai. In this area you can enjoy the television and or movies from our huge digital movie selection. There is an office area and plenty of kitchen space. The dining room table is in a nook off of the living room within view of our beautiful teak sculpture of dolphins. The comfortable tropical furniture makes this a great place to hang out to watch some movies. Did we say movies? We have over 700 movie titles to choose from, all housed in a separate Wi-Fi storage disk. Complete instructions are provided for the TV, movies and sound system.
*The ‘Orchid’ Bedroom: This bedroom boasts a beautiful view of our orchid wall. The Queen sized bed is very comfortable and the room has a dresser, nightstands, reading lamps, ceiling fan, a desk and comfortable chairs. Tropical gone comfortable.
*The ‘Honu’ Bedroom: Is comfortably furnished with a queen sized bed, antique furnishings, ceiling fan and plenty of room for your luggage.
*Bathroom: This bathroom is located directly across the hall from the Orchid Bedroom and has a Travertine surround Jacuzzi tub, shower and Travertine floors. Naturally, there are plenty of fresh fluffy towels, shampoo/conditioner, body soap and a hair dryer.
*The kitchen area has a full sized refrigerator, microwave/convection oven, 2 burner induction cook surface, toaster, juicer, blender and other appliances to make your stay comfortable.
* Office: The office is set up, if you really MUST work while you are on holiday, and has free Wi-Fi, and a built in desk. If you have to do work while you are visiting, this is an comfortable place to get the job done. There's also a door leading to the lower lanai, for an extra-spacious feeling.
Also:
* Garage: This is where all the toys (electric golf cart, 2 bicycles, boogie boards, a two person kayak, and a surf board) live. There is plenty of snorkel gear, but we can't guarantee we'll have your size. You are welcome use electric cart to drive around the beautiful, peaceful neighborhood.
Other information about what we provide:
* Shampoo, Hair Conditioner, Hand/Body soap, Dish soap, Laundry soap, Toilet Paper (If this seems silly to mention, we agree. We stayed at a distant vacation rental where they gave us 'starter' toilet paper. It was a very short roll of TP. We don't want you to have to experience that.) Plenty of kitchen towels, sharp knives, dishware, glassware and silverware. Other items: paper plates, reusable fabric shopping bags (plastic grocery sacks are not available at stores), a cooler for excursions, and 'blue' ice in the freezer.
* Hair Dryer
* Umbrellas--just in case
More details about our home:
* The apartment was built with top-quality materials and meticulous attention to every detail. The lanai is beautiful slate. On the inside, the floors are tile with knotty pine trim everywhere. There is plenty of room to spread out.
Hawaii State Tax
GE-115-120-9472-01
TA-115-120-9472-01
Owner
Susan
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- english, spanish
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 17, 2018
About Susan
Nosotros hablamos español un poco. We are originally from the Seattle area and moved to Kapoho in 2008 because we fell in love with the area. We love to travel, but also love being at home in Kapoho. When we purchased our home, we knew it would need some modifications and have completely rebuilt it. With the modifications complete, we feel our home and vacation rental apartment are among the most beautiful in Kapoho. When we aren't in our paradise home, we are probably out traveling the world. In the summer of 2013 we drove our little camper van, Hale Iki (meaning little home) across the western US. Our 2014 travel included the Panama Canal, taking Hale Iki to Vancouver Island and walking in France and Spain on El Camino de Santiago Compostella (and we completed the 500 pilgrimage!). In 2015 our travel included Greece, Turkey, Oman, Jordan, Israel and the Suez Canal as well as a trip in our van up the Alaska Highway and into the Arctic Circle (yes, it's cold up there even in August). Bucket List Items: Drive the Alaska Highway - CHECK. Camp in the Arctic Circle - CHECK. January 2016-Spanish Language class in Antigua Guatemela - CHECK. Eventually, we will be able to advertise...Habla Espaniol. But we need more school an MUCH more practice. April 2016 we traveled to Portugal, Spain, Copenhagen, St Petersburg, France, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Estonia and Belgium. September 2016, we went back to Guatemala for some more Spanish immersion and then to Tijuana for a week of work with Esperanza International. In February 2017, we spent time in S. America, mostly in Brazil and in the Amazon. What an extraordinary place. Just in case you ever want to find something to read to help you sleep at night, feel free to check out my 'on again/off again' blog. thewaytokapoho.blogspot.com. Who knows what the next trip after this will be? We sure don't. Sometimes those last minute trips turn out to be the best!
Susan purchased this Apartment in 2008
Why Susan chose Kapoho
We moved, from the Seattle area, to Kapoho in 2008 because of the beauty and serenity. After years of working in 'Corporate America', we both decided that this is the best place to retire. We have a huge garden, love snorkeling at the Waiopea Tide Pools, and all of the other beautiful swimming locations in our area. We are both active in the Kapoho and the greater Hilo area and love to participate in the wonderful offerings this side of the island offers.
What makes this Apartment unique
Thermally heated tidal ponds are common in this area and some are warmer than others. This is the only area of Hawaii with these, so it is truly unique. The Marine Sanctuary is a 5 minute bike ride (or a 15 minute walk). Incredibly colored/shaped corals and small schools of good-sized fish. Big schools of smaller fish. We have traveled quite a bit, and this is a gem and is easily accessed--what a treat. Or you can bike up and down the coast, with minimal car interference, even though we don't have official bike lanes. Take a walk along the coast, towards Cape Kumukahi, the Eastern most point of the island, and the state.
Amenities
- Internet
- Accessible
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Hot Tub
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Bedroom 11 queen, A comfortable queen sized bed, with 540 TC cotton sheets
- Bedroom 21 queen, A comfortable queen sized bed, with 540 TC cotton sheets
- Bedroom 31 queen, Airbeds are used for more than 4 guests. 2 twins or 1 queen.
- Both bedrooms are supplied with comfortable queen sized beds, luxurious 540 TC pima cotton sheets, ceiling fans and plenty of storage space for all of your gear. We can accommodate up to 6 guests. For more than 4 guests, a comfortable plush queen size air bed is available, as well as twin air beds. All are furnished with the same comfy linens as the other beds. There is a $5 fee per night per if there are more than 4 guests. If you have a toddler, we also have a 'pak-n-play' that is fully outfitted with sheets for your youngster (no extra fee for toddler gear).
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/shower, tub, jetted tub, Lovely Travertine bathroom with all of the amenities
- Outdoor Showershower, A great way to clean up after a swim
- The bathroom comes with plenty of fluffy towels, a Jacuzzi tub/shower, plenty of lighting and all of the items to make you comfortable. We provide shampoo/conditioner/soap, plenty of toilet paper and lots of room to spread out. There is also an outdoor shower, on the lanai, for washing off after a swim and before using the hot tub.
Location Type
- Ocean ViewLounge on the lanai and listen to the waves while enjoying the Kapoho Breezes.
- OceanfrontOnly 1 block to the Pacific Ocean, 2 blocks from the famed Champagne Pond.
- RuralKapoho Breeze vacation home is situated in a lovely, private community.
Theme
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Catering available
General
- Living RoomTropical design, all set up for chilling out and playing some card or board games, or for watching some movies.
- Clothes DryerTop of the line LG dryer is in the apartment and is shared with the owners. If we need to do laundry, we schedule it with you, preferably for a time that you will be out sightseeing
- Hair Dryer
- InternetWi-Fi. The passcode will be provided upon checkin.
- Iron & Board
- Linens ProvidedAll of the linens are provided. Luxurious 540 TC cotton sheets, to make sleepy time very comfortable
- GarageThe garage is not available for renters use. You will have access to the garage through an interior door from the apartment. The kayak, golf cart, the swimming toys and yard games are in the garage.
- ParkingOff street parking is directly in front of the house.
- TelephoneLocal calls and calls to the mainland are included. Please no 'collect' calls.
- Towels ProvidedThere are plenty of fluffy towels for the bath, as well as beach towels. Play towels are on the lanai and quite handy for after soaking in the hot tub or taking a shower in the outdoor shower.
- Washing MachineTop of the line LG washer is in the apartment and is shared with the owners. If we need to do laundry, we schedule it with you, preferably for a time that you will be out sightseeing
- Free Wifi
Kitchen
- Coffee MakerYour call. There is a French Press and a Mr. Coffee in the apartment.
- Dishes & UtensilsFull place settings for 8, including plates, silverware and glass ware.
- KitchenThere is plenty of counter area to prepare you meals. We have a juicer to take advantage of all of the fresh Hawaiian fruits and a Ninja blender/food processor.
- MicrowaveMicrowave/Convection oven.
- OvenConvection/Microwave oven.
- Pantry ItemsCoffee, Tea, Sugar and some spices. And popcorn...for movie time. If you want something special, just ask. We can track it down and have it here.
- RefrigeratorFull sized, to keep your food and beverages happy. You too!
- StoveInduction heat cooking surface.
- Toaster
Dining
- Child's Highchair
- DiningPlenty of room in the dining area inside and on the lanai. Enjoy your meals on the lanai and take in the beauty of Hawaii and, especially, of Kapoho.
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 6 people
Entertainment
- BooksWe have plenty of guides for the area, as well as plenty of popular fiction and non-fiction books for your enjoyment.
- DVD PlayerBlueray - but really...don't bother bringing movies. We have a collection of over 700 titles for your viewing.
- GamesYard games, board games, card games.
- Satellite / CableDish Network
- StereoNo stereo system. There is a iHome radio in the kitchen area that can be attached to your music device. Likewise for the clocks in each of the bedrooms.
- TelevisionBig Screen TV
- ToysOH MY. Where to start? Boogie boards, snorkel gear, the kayak, the golf cart. We even have bubbles for the kids (no bubbles in the hot tub).
- Video LibraryOver 700 movies in our video library. You are sure to find something to your liking.
Outside
- BicyclesRide the area. We have the bikes, but we don't have the helmets. Sorry about that.
- Kayak / CanoeTwo person Ocean Kayak, with the cart to walk to the launch area. Our information booklet explains the where the best spot is to put in.
- Lanai / GazeboThe lanai is spacious and offers beautiful views.
- Lawn / GardenWe have a huge yard, as well as floral gardens. And just let us know if you want some of the veggies or fruit in the garden. We love to share our bounty.
- Outdoor GrillThere is a gas grill on the lanai.
- Water Sports GearBoogie boards, snorkel gear, float noodles and life vests. No guarantees that we will have your size for the snorkel gear, but use what we have!
Suitability
- wheelchair accessibleThis apartment is wheelchair accessible, however the bathroom is not set up for wheeling into the shower or toilet area. It would work for someone who is partially ambulatory. Give us a call and we can explain the area.
Pool / Spa
- Communal PoolOk - it isn't a communal pool...we call it the Pacific Ocean. Beautiful Kapoho Bay and Champagne pond are only a block away.
- Hot TubSit back and relax in the hot tub. Please shower with soap before using the hot tub. The shower on the lanai is just perfect for this.
Onsite Services
- Massage
Attractions
- botanical garden
- churches
- festivals
- library
- live theater
- museums
- restaurants
- ruins
- zoo
Leisure Activities
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- snorkeling/diving
- cycling
- hiking
- kayaking
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- fishing
- sound/bay fishing
- surf fishing
- surfing
- swimming
- wind-surfing
Notes
- Don't forget - Hawaii Island has an active volcano. Drive about 20 miles, through the jungle on a coastal highway to view the lava flow that started in 1982. It is active right now and you can walk or rent bicycles for the final 4 miles. We are less than an hour drive from Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, the historical Kilauea caldera and home of Pele, the fire goddess. You can check out Champagne Pond, and Wai O Pae Marine Sanctuary all within walking, or short biking distance. Because of all the warm springs in the area the ocean water is a little bit warmer here, around 85° F. Ahalanui Beach Park boasts a delightful hot pond that is protected from the ocean is only a 5 minute drive. We have a 'house book' with tons of great lesser known places in our are. Take some time to read it.
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
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Location
Don't forget - Hawaii Island has an active volcano. Drive about 20 miles, through the jungle on a coastal highway to view the lava entering the ocean. We're also just over an hour drive from Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, the historical Kilauea caldera and home of Pele, the fire goddess. You can check out Hot/Warm Ponds, Champagne Pond, and Wai O Pae Marine Sanctuary all within walking, or short biking distance. Because of all the warm springs in the area the ocean water is a little bit warmer here, around 5 degrees F -- not a lot, but for us every degree helps.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Minimum stay is 3 nights. Exceptions may be made...contact the owner. Rate is based on 4 people. For more than 4 guests, there is a $10 per guest for a 3 night stay. For stays from 4-10 days, the fee for extra guests is $15 per guest per stay. If you wish to use the blow up beds, there is a $10 one time fee added. There is no additional fee for the toddler 'pak-n-play'. Notify owner if you are interested in more than 4 people and you will be provided with pertinent information. We do not charge damage insurance in order to keep our guests Hawaii holiday a bit more reasonably priced. We require having credit card information submitted to us prior to your arrival. A package is emailed to you after the final payment is made (30 days before check-in) with a credit card form. All credit information is secured and is destroyed after check out and housekeeping.