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8,8 de 10
Excelente
1 habitación1 baño5 huéspedes92.9 metros cuadrados

Servicios populares

  • Cocina
  • Lavadora
  • Secadora
  • Wifi gratis
  • Espacio al aire libre
  • Aparcamiento disponible

Habitaciones y camas

1 habitación (capacidad para 5 personas)

Habitación 1

1 cama de matrimonio

Sala de estar 1

1 litera doble

1 baño

Baño 1

Bañera o ducha · Bañera · WC · Solo ducha

Otros espacios

Porche o patio
Porche o patio hawaiano
Cocina
Balcón
Zona de comedor independiente
Jardín
Comedor

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Escape the Ordinary ~ Visita Pele!

Relájese y Rejuvenezca en nuestra cómoda, a estrenar selva retiro. Esto realmente es un "escape de lo ordinario!"

Esta zona es exuberante y verde y tiene el mejor clima de la isla. Los vientos alisios soplan desde sólo la dirección correcta para mantener la temperatura agradable durante todo el año. Tropical, exuberante y verde, con aire fresco y limpio (literalmente el aire más limpio en la tierra!) y una multitud de cosas fabulosas para ver y hacer.

Esta hermosa casa está impecablemente limpio, muy bien decorado y diseñado para ultra cómoda de estar fuera de la red. Ubicado en la comunidad Negro Sands, rodeado de selva, las ranas coqui cantar a dormir por la noche y es especialmente emocionante cuando lleguemos una intensa lluvia en la noche, ya que el techo es de metal, y los sonidos son impresionantemente selva!

Usted encontrará un libro de visitas en la casa con los detalles y direcciones a lugares espectaculares de todo en tan sólo unos pocos kilómetros de la casa, incluyendo "lugares secretos" que usted no encontrará en cualquier libro de turistas.

Este es el lugar perfecto para amantes de la aventura y los que no dependen de la televisión para el entretenimiento.
Así que es muy, muy bueno alejarse de todo!

En esta zona llamada Puna, tenemos la bendición de tener tantos grandes cosas que ver y hacer. Aquí encontrará aguas cristalinas y el aire más limpio en la tierra. Nuestra casa está a pocos minutos a playas como Kehena, o disfrutar de una caminata a lo largo de los reyes fabuloso camino a la playa de arena blanca llamada Shipmans. Relájese en la piscina de agua caliente climatizada geotérmicamente llamada el baño de las reinas y surfeando en el parque de la playa Isaac Hale, pescando en el Parque Mackenzie, contemplando lagos, observando la lava, respirando vapor de agua natural, mercados fantásticos y el pintoresco pueblo de Pahoa con su mercado exterior. , tiendas pintorescas, comidas familiares y elegantes.
Todos los domingos, justo en la carretera 130, encontrará el mercado de agricultores más grande, mejor y más diversificado en toda la cadena de las islas hawaianas: el mercado de Maku'u, con todo lo que usted esperaría y mucho más, incluyendo música en vivo y bailes. Todos los miércoles por la noche, a sólo 2 kilómetros de distancia en el tío Robert encontrará una "debe hacer" - un fantástico mercado completo con artesanos locales, fabulosos vendedores locales de comida, barra de Kava y la música en vivo y baile la noche - usted puede incluso ser capaz de tomar en un espectáculo de hula! Comer, beber y ser feliz! Sway al ritmo de la auténtica clave holgura hawaiana y ukelele y disfrutar de la sensación de comunidad aquí.

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Normas del alojamiento

Hora de comienzo del registro de entrada: 16:00
Edad mínima para alquilar: 18
Hora límite del registro de salida: 10:00
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Menores

Se admiten niños a partir de 3 años
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Eventos

No se permiten eventos
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Mascotas

No se admiten mascotas
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Fumadores

No se permite fumar
Smoking is allowed outdoors. Please use ashtray.
Do not drink water directly from the faucet. You may run it through the Berkey filter, boil or drink bottled water. No hair dryers or curling irons.
When checking out, clean all dirty dishes and remove all garbage from the premises. *NOTE: Dirty dishes or garbage left behind will incur a $50 fee.
Quiet hours shall be from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Guest vehicles shall be parked in the designated onsite parking area pursuant to Hawaii State rules.

Información importante

Otros detalles

Este alojamiento está gestionado por un propietario profesional. La prestación de servicios de alojamiento está vinculada a una actividad comercial, un negocio o una profesión.
Puede aplicarse un recargo por cada persona adicional, según la política del alojamiento.
A tu llegada, pueden pedirte un documento de identidad oficial con foto y una tarjeta de crédito o débito, o un depósito en efectivo, para cubrir los gastos imprevistos.
No se garantizan las solicitudes especiales, que están sujetas a disponibilidad en el momento de la llegada y pueden suponer un recargo adicional.
Está terminantemente prohibido celebrar fiestas u otros eventos en grupo en las instalaciones.
Este alojamiento utiliza energía solar, además de un sistema de reciclaje de aguas grises y productos de limpieza ecológicos.
El propietario ha indicado que el alojamiento cuenta con un detector de monóxido de carbono.
El propietario ha indicado que el alojamiento cuenta con un detector de humo.
Entre los elementos de seguridad de este alojamiento, se incluyen los siguientes: extintor, botiquín de primeros auxilios y cierre de seguridad.
Este alojamiento tiene espacios al aire libre, como balcones, patios o terrazas que pueden no ser adecuados para niños; si tienes alguna duda, te recomendamos contactar con el alojamiento antes de tu llegada para confirmar que puedan hospedarte en una habitación adecuada
Número de registro de la propiedad TA-128-258-5600-01, GE-128-258-5600-01
Si cancelas tu reserva, se aplicará la política de cancelación de tu propietario/a. De acuerdo con la normativa de la UE sobre los derechos del consumidor, los servicios de reserva de alojamiento no están sujetos al derecho de desistimiento.

Información adicional

Para acceder a este alojamiento, es necesario un coche.

Información sobre la zona

Pahoa

Esta casa de vacaciones se encuentra en Pahoa, en un entorno rural y cerca de la playa. Volcano Garden Arts y Hotel Volcano House son algunos de los lugares emblemáticos de la región, donde también puedes acercarte a atractivos turísticos como SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center (centro artístico) y Pohoiki. Hobby Garden Hawaii y Hilo Coffee Mill también merecen la pena. Asegúrate de conocer a fondo la fauna local con actividades como un paseo para ver animales salvajes o la observación de aves.
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Qué hay en los alrededores

  • Star of the Sea Painted Church - A 10 min en coche - 9.1 km
  • Pahoa Museum - A 15 min en coche - 14.4 km
  • Playa de Kehena - A 18 min en coche - 16.7 km
  • Monumento estatal del Árbol de lava - A 18 min en coche - 19.0 km
  • SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center (centro artístico) - A 22 min en coche - 19.7 km

Cómo moverse por la zona

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-A. Internacional de Hilo): a 43 min en coche

Restaurantes

  • ‪Black Rock Cafe - ‬A 13 min en coche
  • ‪Sirius Hotspot Coffee - ‬A 13 min en coche
  • ‪LaHiki kava bar - ‬A 13 min en coche
  • ‪THE VELI Restaurant - ‬A 13 min en coche
  • ‪Ning's Thai Cuisine - ‬A 13 min en coche

Preguntas frecuentes

¿En Escape the Ordinary ~ Visita Pele! se aceptan mascotas?

No, este alojamiento no admite mascotas.

¿Cuánto cuesta alojarse en Escape the Ordinary ~ Visita Pele!?

A fecha de 26 de mar de 2026, los precios encontrados para una estancia de una noche y dos adultos en Escape the Ordinary ~ Visita Pele! el 7 de may de 2026 son de al menos 94 €, tasas e impuestos incluidos. El precio se basa en la tarifa por noche más barata encontrada en las últimas 24 horas para los próximos 30 días. Los precios están sujetos a cambios. Selecciona tus fechas para ver precios más precisos.

¿Cuál es el precio del aparcamiento en Escape the Ordinary ~ Visita Pele!?

El alojamiento cuenta con estacionamiento propio.

¿A qué hora se realiza la entrada en Escape the Ordinary ~ Visita Pele!?

Hora de inicio del registro de entrada: 16:00.

¿A qué hora se realiza la salida en Escape the Ordinary ~ Visita Pele!?

La salida se realiza a las 10:00.

¿Dónde se encuentra Escape the Ordinary ~ Visita Pele!?

Junto al mar, esta casa de vacaciones se encuentra a menos de 15 kilómetros Star of the Sea Painted Church, Pahoa Museum y Monumento estatal del Árbol de lava. Mackenzie State Park y SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center (centro artístico) también están a menos de 20 kilómetros.

Comentarios

8,8

Excelente

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28 comentarios de un total de 39 con una puntuación de 10 - Excelente
5 comentarios de un total de 39 con una puntuación de 8 - Bueno
1 comentarios de un total de 39 con una puntuación de 6 - Normal
2 comentarios de un total de 39 con una puntuación de 4 - Mediocre
3 comentarios de un total de 39 con una puntuación de 2 - Horrible

9,2/10

Limpieza

9,4/10

Llegada

8,8/10

Comunicación

9,2/10

Ubicación

8,6/10

Precisión del anuncio

Comentarios

Verificado

2/10 Horrible

Terry G.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada y ubicación
Aspectos negativos: Comunicación y precisión del anuncio
No hot water at all. My family had to bathe in cold water for 4 days. I message the host and she said she was sending someone but no one came. Other than that it’s a cute little place and close to my family that I was visiting.
Se alojó 4 noches en octubre de 2025
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 21 de oct de 2025
Dear Terry, Thank you for your feedback, I am glad you thought it was cute, convenient and close to family. You told me that you did have hot water the first day upon arrival, but on the 2nd day, not, so the on-island hosts Jessika and Joel did come to see what the situation was, and it was discovered that the Bosch on-demand hot water heater went out. My apologies that I could not get a plumber out immediately over the weekend to fix or replace it. It is now repaired, brand new, actually. Your wife was very sweet and told me that it was not too much of a problem because you could heat water and put in the bath. Again, my apologies for the inconvenience it caused.
Verificado

10/10 Excelente

Viajero verificado

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Perfect stay in the lush Puna jungle

Really cute home with all the amenities. Recommended by a friend who stayed here before. Close to everything but feels remote. Very nice stay. We will recommend to our friends and family.
Se alojó 9 noches en marzo de 2022
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 30 de jul de 2022
Mahalo Rhonda for this very nice review, I appreciate it very much and am so happy that you enjoyed your stay. Aloha :)
Verificado

10/10 Excelente

Diana R.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Perfect Romantic Spot

It was absolutely wonderful! We loved the charming decor, spacious rooms, and amenities. It was our anniversary and it was the perfect romantic spot with sunny days and rainy nights, nightly coqui frogs chorus, lush jungle privacy and close to beaches and town. Mahalo!
Se alojó 7 noches en marzo de 2022
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 30 de jul de 2022
Thank you Diana for this sweet review! I'm glad you had a lovely anniversary and hope you come back every year! Aloha!
Verificado

10/10 Excelente

Joel P.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

beautiful escape

I loved the house!!! It was immaculate and I was impressed with the off grid aspect - you wouldn't know you were off grid . It was comfortable and fun!! I have already recommended it to my friends and family.
Se alojó 3 noches en febrero de 2024
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 27 de may de 2025
Thank you for your great review, Joel! I’m so glad to hear how you enjoyed your stay, loved the home and the off-grid aspect. Great that you had so much fun, and thank you so much for the referrals to friends and family! Mahalo and Aloha!
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10/10 Excelente

Linda W.

Excellent location for our purposes

This is our second stay at this lovely cottage and probably won't be the last. The area is very quiet but still close enough to activities to make it fun. Had a great night at Uncle Robert's. The music was fantastic. Can't wait until you get the solar installed so the generator won't need to be used just for lights.
Se alojó 5 noches en marzo de 2017
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 31 de mar de 2020
Thank you Linda, I appreciate your great review and love having you return again and again!
Comentario archivado

10/10 Excelente

Andrea J.

A trip to remember

Our stay was one that my family and I will always remember. Off grid living was such a great experience...a challenge for my kids but deffinetly something they needed! We got to spend Quality time together without the interruptions of technology. The house was very clean and welcoming! We all loved it! 😊
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 31 de mar de 2020
Thank you for this great review! We're so happy that you loved the home and had a wonderful family vacation without the interruptions of constant technology. We find it to be a fantastic family adventure getaway that draws us closer together. It can also be a very romantic getaway for couples. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with the online world, we appreciate it so very much!
Verificado

10/10 Excelente

Morgan G.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Great Little Off-Grid Hawaiian Bungalow!

A wonderful area in the rural Hawaii jungle yet pretty central to the shops in Pahoa and not far from the nightlife in Hilo!! Such an adorable off-grid Hawaiian cottage stocked with dishes & utensils for food prep. However, the stove/oven was broken upon arrival and not mentioned on the listing which impacted our ability to make food.
Se alojó 7 noches en enero de 2023
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 30 de ene de 2023
Thank you Morgan for your review! I'm so glad you had a great time. I was there 1 week before you and the stove worked, but the oven has been so finicky I just removed it from the listing. I apologize that the oven wasn't working for you. You were lovely and are welcome back any time!
Verificado

10/10 Excelente

Viajero verificado

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Perfect Getaway

This quaint home is in the perfect location right between the little town of Pahoa and the beach areas near Kalapana and Kehena. It's nestled in the jungle, peaceful, quiet, private but near enough to neighbors to know we are always safe. This is my fourth stay here. I keep returning because it's so perfect for me, and at a great price. The home has everything we could possibly need for a very comfortable stay. We enjoy the open design layout along with nice Hawaiian decor. We will be back!
Se alojó 2 noches en octubre de 2023
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 27 de may de 2025
Mahalo for your awesome review Randi! I love that you love it, and thrilled that you keep coming back and referring your friends! Thank you so much for your kind words, always appreciated very much.
Comentario archivado

10/10 Excelente

Lucifer K.

Great off-grid escape!

When coming to explore Hawaii's gorgeous puna district my family was looking for volcanoes, hot pools, snorkeling, hiking and a great place to use as a base. The efficient layout and simplicity made meal preparation, showering, sleeping and getting ready for the next day easy. The rain pattering and the roof was just the right sound to make slumbering easy! Our two kids loved sleeping in the enclosed lanai listening to the frogs. If your into enjoying and exploring more than tv's and x-box's than this could be up your ally.
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 31 de mar de 2020
Thank you so much, Lou for this awesome first review from our first guest! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay and found our home to be comfortable and accommodating. We think everyone should try off-grid to see how wonderful it really is, and you're right, the only thing missing is TV and X-box, which makes for a truly great escape. Thank you so much! You're welcome back anytime!
Verificado

6/10 Normal

Alan N.

Aspectos positivos: Llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Punahou Review

Not satisfied with the house manager and her house responsibilities.
Se alojó 96 noches en diciembre de 2021
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 19 de jul de 2022
I am sorry, I have had a difficult time finding people who are not on "Island Time". It's tough to find good help nowadays anywhere, but especially on the Big Island. I am working on that.
Comentario archivado

10/10 Excelente

Eric H.

Lovely home

We had a wonderful trip to the big Island and staying in your off-grid cabin was a huge part of the success. Everything about the cabin was just as described on the VRBO website. The property was clean and inviting. I know earlier reviews mentioned water problems but those have been addressed as we had no issues with a ready supply of hot water. The propane refrigerator kept everything cold and the oil lamps were very relaxing and more than enough light at night. We didn't even finish the first tank of Gas in the generator during our 9 night stay. The local area had so much to offer we feel like coming back for another stay just to take advantage of those items. The fact that it was off-grid helped us enjoy the evenings as a family because the usual distractions were not around. The neighbor who let us in to the cabin was an excellent help in finding our way around and helping us get things set up. I have already recommended this to my father. Mahalo from the Hiatts!
Se alojó 9 noches en febrero de 2016
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 31 de mar de 2020
Mahalo for your great review and referrals! I really appreciate it and am so happy that you loved your vacation! I look forward to your return!
Comentario archivado

10/10 Excelente

Linda W.

Beautiful Jungle Cottage

This beautiful cottage fulfilled our needs perfectly. We were there to work on a lot we own in the neighborhood, but also to have some fun and relaxation. We especially enjoyed the warm pond at Ahalanui Park. Going to Uncle Robert's for the Wednesday night market and music was fun. And the Farmer's Markets are not to be missed. The house was well equipped. It should be described as a studio as the Queen bed is in the main room with the dining table and the kitchen. The enclosed lanai in the back is like a living room. Shortly after we left Sara (the owner) called me and we discussed some suggestions that I had and I was glad to hear that she had replaced the water pump. I would like to suggest more solar lights outside. When you arrive after dark it is hard to see to put in the code on the door. Also guests would be wise to bring a flashlight. And Sara, I'm sorry that we broke the globe on one of the oil lamps.
Se alojó 21 noches en octubre de 2016
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 31 de mar de 2020
Thank you for this nice review, and thank you for your suggestions! I am installing whole house solar as I write this, exciting! I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and I look forward to your return! Mahalo!
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10/10 Excelente

George 'Alan' M.

What a beautiful place you have Sara. The whole neighborhood is friendly and laid back. The

What a beautiful place you have Sara. The whole neighborhood is friendly and laid back. The house is great. Never did meet Marcy tho. And I didn't try her cell due to no reception or internet. No worries we got by just fine. Having grown up on a homestead in Alaska starting in 1959 and knowing that the days would be shorter than Alaska I came prepared with my own headlamps. Now the subject of off grid..I have an off grid system at my home with solar panels inverter/charger batteries and back up generator that is considered off-grid. Mine is 4000W so I have lites TV Elec Frig etc. 240V AC power off-grid. Works well but was a considerable investment. I started with a single small solar panel 12v batteries and a small affordable 120V inverter that gave me lights (LED) TV Power chargers and the such. Low power usage If you were to put a small panel up and a small power inverter it would put some power in for lights and such. If people not used to the proper usage left lites on etc the inverter would shut off automatically. And the Honda would need to charge to reset power. A small setup like that would be affordable and make the whole experience very relaxing in my own opinion. A sight line that shows the water level in the tank would round out upgrades to your place that would take anxieties out for the folks visiting your place. Oh and update your book for folks coming in the future it's good but not quite accurate. I hope we did you well while we stayed there. Thank you for having us. In it's current setup I would rate your place a 5 star and recommend it to to world as a place to consider staying at. Alan Meyer
Se alojó 8 noches en abril de 2016
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 31 de mar de 2020
Thank you Alan for taking the time to write this great review, and for all the tips about off-grid living! I really appreciate it very much! I'm glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verificado

4/10 Mediocre

Adina M.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza y comunicación
Aspectos negativos: Llegada y precisión del anuncio

Know What You are Getting Into!

This is a mixed review. If you have been reading the reviews, you can see that some of them are very good and some are poor, and now that we have stayed here, I can see that both are accurate. First, the pluses: a peaceful, "off the grid" stay in a beautiful, lush and un-touristy part of the Big Island. If you like "glamping," if you want to get away from the slick hotels and all that, this is great. If you like fresh limes growing in your front yard, the sound of coqui frogs at night, and friendly geckos sharing your space (often in the bed with you!), this is the place for you. The other HUGE plus was Matt, the property manager. if he had not been so responsive, we would not have been able to stay at this place at all. He visited at least 4-5 times, was late for work once because he stopped by to make sure all was well, came over late at night, brought a cistern of fresh water, and was beyond helpful. The fact that he NEEDED to come by so quickly and so often is part of the negative, which you will see below. The cons: When we arrived, there was no power. The water pump also runs on power, which meant there was no running water. This was because the solar-powered battery had run down in the week before we arrived, and when the charge in the battery gets too low, it trips (to save itself from overheating) and then completely stops being able to receive a charge from the solar panels. There was nothing at all about this in the instruction booklet that was provided by Sara, the owner. I called her to let her know there was no power and she said, "You know it's off the grid, right?" Yes, I knew it was off the grid, but it was supposed to have things like lights and running water, which it did not have. Sara was not on the island and told me to call Matt, which I had. Matt was amazing. He brought over a generator, which immediately got the lights and fans running. However, the water pump can only be run by the battery and NOT by a generator, and the generator can't charge the battery, which meant we had to hope for a sunny day the next day in order to get running water. In the meantime, Matt brought over large buckets of water so we could flush the toilet but there was no other running water in the house. Luckily the battery got charged enough to run the water pump by the next afternoon. The system had more problems in the following days, overloading and stalling and Matt had to come by three more times. Bottom line: don't expect perfection.
Se alojó 7 noches en diciembre de 2019
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 18 de may de 2022
Thank you Adina for your review. I am glad you liked Matt so much, and that you were so very happy with him! The part that I don't understand is why you are so blaming and hard on me - the owner - when you know that I live in Oregon and have Matt completely in charge of everything, which means that the very person you raved about how wonderful is also the person that didn't have things perfect when you arrived. I agree with you that everything should be perfect on arrival. Matt did not realize that the power was so low. The online description is very accurate, and the home should be perfect upon arrival, not after the fact - which is Matts responsibility. His phone number is posted and in the welcome book. He is close by and I am 2,600 miles away. When you call me, I call him. I am glad you told the online world how wonderful he is, because he IS a great guy and does a great job. I am very sorry it was not perfect upon arrival and I know he will double check the power supply next time! The goal is to have blissfully happy guests each and every time. As of April 2022, the entire solar system has been replaced and upgraded. Again, my goal is to have blissfully happy guests each and every time.
Verificado

2/10 Horrible

Trudi R.

This property is misrepresented in the description and photo’s

If we could give this property a zero star or a negative we would. We informed the property owner that we would be staying for approximately one month and that during that time my mother and our two sons would visit for four days. Sara responded with “Great! They will have plenty of room and I don’t charge extra for additional guests.” As we were boarding our flight to Hawaii we received a text message indicating that the washer and dryer does not work and that we would have use a laundromat in town. As we entered the neighborhood where the shack was located we felt as if we were driving through a salvage yard. Plenty of unimproved properties and junk vehicles sitting alongside the road. As we pulled in the driveway the carport that is advertised as a garage was occupied by an old junky truck. Still trying to be positive we entered the property to find that it is actually a studio and not a one bedroom home. As you open the front door the bed is directly to your left and small table to your right. The room that she claims “acts” as a second bedroom is actually a screened in porch with a bunckbed and small sitting area. There is not one closet or dresser for your clothes. Our suite cases would have to be kept on the floor. In review of the property description we realized that the pictures are of the same areas only with the furniture rearranged including beds in different locations to give the appearance of something that it is not. After a long day of travel even taking a shower was a challenge as the water cycled from very hot to very cold. Again still trying to make it work we contacted the maintenance man about the washer and dryer as well as the WiFi and the house not actually being a one bedroom. He informed us that the washer and dryer are a problem and would likely not work during our stay. He did indicate he would try to fix the WiFi but said it is sketchy. When we mentioned the description he said he apologized and had been trying to get Sara to change it for some time. At this point we contacted VRBO. In their review they agreed that the property was misrepresented and moved us to another location. We have continued to try contacting the property owner beginning the day of our arrival. She will not take our calls and now will not respond to text. Worst of all she is not refunding ANY of our money that we paid her in advance and in good faith for our stay. She will likely respond to this with a myriad of excuses. Please beware!
Se alojó 10 noches en enero de 2019
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 4 de abr de 2022
Dear Trudi, I responded to all of your requests immediately, the WIFI works perfectly, the dryer repair technician was scheduled for the day after your arrival. There are many drawers to put your things in as well as places to hang clothes and It is a one bedroom as described - It is a studio layout with an additional bed in the enclosed lanai, separated by four walls and a door for privacy, which is why I do not call it a two bedroom, I call it a one bedroom. I leave my own vehicle there as pictured, leaving plenty of room for another car in the carport. If you had asked that my vehicle be removed during your stay, I would have happily had it moved in a matter of minutes. I'm sorry you felt the neighborhood was substandard but you are in Puna, a very hippie area of the Big Island. I am sorry my cute little off-grid island home did not meet your expectations but it is not misrepresented at all and I have many happy guests who return year after year. When you contacted VRBO, they investigated and ruled in my favor, agreeing that the property was not misrepresented, no refund due.
Verificado

8/10 Bueno

Linda W.

Aspectos positivos: Llegada y ubicación
Aspectos negativos: Comunicación

The location was just what we needed

This was our third stay at this cottage. I think it may have changed owners since our last stay in 2017 and it needs a little work. Two things the book said were there but were missing were a Bryta water filter and a French Press coffee maker. And a few things that should have been there are a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, can opener and maybe some games. We had some trouble with the stove. We couldn't get the oven to light at all and there were times when the burners on the stove would not turn off. A couple of times we had to really fiddle with the knobs to get the gas to turn off. That could be very dangerous. I was glad to see that the solar system is up and running, but there is still a problem with the hot water. We discovered the only way to take a shower is to turn on the water in the kitchen sink while you take a shower. Then the water pump will stay on. I know the book says not to take long showers to conserve water, but we had abundant rain while we were there. And you can take a shower while someone else washes dishes. We had the same problem in our cabins in Alaska and the solution was to get rid of the low flow shower head. We rented this cabin while we were working on our property in the neighborhood.
Se alojó 5 noches en octubre de 2022
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 12 de ene de 2023
Hi Linda, Thank you for the review. I am the same owner and I welcome questions and feedback. The Berkey water filter was stolen and there is now a new one. The French press was broken but there are 2 single-cup drip coffeemakers. I removed the water saver from the shower head thanks to your suggestion, and it works great now - Thank you! There are 2 fire extinguishers, one is under the kitchen sink to the left as you open the cupboard, and the other I put out in plain view so it's obvious and very handy just in case. The knobs on the stove have always been tricky, thank you for paying close attention to that! The first aid kit is in the medicine cabinet in the bathroom. There are games! There is Chess, Cards, Scrabble and Cribbage. I plan on bringing Yahtzee as well the next time I come. Thanks again for your review, and I look forward to having you back again!
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10/10 Excelente

Graydon C.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

For those willing to rough it a bit, and be modest with resources, it is a perfect location

Very beautiful location and perfect for the modest traveler who does not want luxury.
Se alojó 28 noches en febrero de 2021
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 24 de may de 2022
Mahalo Graydon, I'm happy that you were comfortable and enjoyed your stay. Aloha!
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10/10 Excelente

Laura F.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

A True Hidden Gem

This little home is absolutely wonderful and is in the perfect location; right in between the quaint town of Pahoa and Kalapana. You will be sung to sleep by the sweet lullaby of coqui frogs every night 😌. The home itself has everything you could possibly need for a very comfortable stay: a fully stocked kitchen with a gas range stove, fridge/freezer, all kitchen utensils you could ever need to cook amazing meals, an island with tons of space to prepare food, a huge sink, a French Press and much more. There are three beds in total: one queen size bed in the main living area and a bunk bed (which my som LOVED) in the screened in lanai (which also has a full living room seating area) and they are SO comfortable! There is a full bathroom stocked with bath & hand towels, soap, cleaning supplies etc. The layout of the home is open concept and has such darling decor (kukui nut and seashell necklaces drape over picture frames and mirrors and there are some wonderful books to read as well). There is also a dining room table to be able to enjoy your meals or your morning cup of coffee ^_^ It was so easy to get in contact with the owner. She was very quick to answer any questions we had and made us feel so welcome. Everyone in this neighbourhood is so friendly and loves to chat. This home does not come with a tv but who needs tv when you have such beauty surrounding you and so many things to do?! Don’t worry, the internet is super fast, hehe. I HIGHLY recommend this place if you’re looking for the perfect, peaceful getaway.
Se alojó 1 noche en diciembre de 2020
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 24 de jul de 2021
Mahalo Laura for this lovely review! Thank you for all the tips for future travelers, it iv very much appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and you are welcome back any time!
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8/10 Bueno

Lori N.

Aspectos positivos: Llegada y precisión del anuncio

Private and Unplugged

Charming getaway. Quiet and private. WiFi not great but it means you can “unplug” and relax with the silence. There’s a trick to working the hot water in the shower. I normally stay in resorts that come equipped with every amenity. This was an experience for sure. I would definitely recommend this unpretentious cottage. Mahalo nui!!!
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 31 de mar de 2020
Thank you Lori I’m glad you enjoyed your stay! I am here now and yes the internet/WIFI was not working as well as it should so I had HawaiianTel come out and replace the modem with an improved one, as well as checking the lines for any loose connections. They did a great job, the new modem is awesome and now the internet and WIFI calling works great! I wish you would have told me so I could have called them out sooner, plus it’s always a good thing to let owners know so they can make it better for everyone and not have to discover it by themselves. Thank you again for your review, I’m glad you liked my little island home and I hope to have you back!
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10/10 Excelente

Todd W.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Very relaxibg

Loved the quiet and not rush of the usual resort, it was very quiet and peaceful
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 31 de mar de 2020
Thank you Todd! So happy you enjoyed your stay!
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10/10 Excelente

Travis T.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Stay in black sands

I’ve stayed here a month. It’s been a wonderful thing. I love the rural location. It’s very quiet and tucked away in a tropical sweet spot. My granddaughter loved the bunk beds. It’s been a wonderful stay for me. Thanks Sara!
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 31 de mar de 2020
Awesome! Mahalo Travis for writing this nice review, and I am so happy you loved your stay! Hope to have you back again soon!
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10/10 Excelente

John M.

Enjoyable experience again

This was our second time staying here, this time the house had solar electricity which really made it comfortable by not having to run a generator. Well stocked kitchen, and nice Lanai.
Se alojó 12 noches en marzo de 2019
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 31 de mar de 2020
Thank you John, So glad you enjoyed your stay, love having you come back year after year, and really appreciate the great review, Thanks so much!
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8/10 Bueno

Mark W.

Definitely off the grid, but just what we needed.

My wife and I are campers, so with that said, we were right at home with this rental. The house is a basically a studio with a bunk bed in the lanai. The bedroom dining room and kitchen are one room with a bathroom, and the lanai has some very nice patio furniture and a bunk bed for extra sleeping. Definitly worth the money we paid. If you are looking for quiet and peaceful this is it. This unit, like most has a catchment system for water, but a Berkey is available for filtering the water. Solar power only, so no TV please. Never had a problem with water or power. Visits to the Black sand beach and Uncle Robert's were memorable to say the least. Great restaurants are available in Pahoa, including Kaleo's, Pele's Kitchen, and the Black Rock Cafe. All on all, we had a great time and are looking forward to our next trip to Hawaii.
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 31 de mar de 2020
Thank you for you insightful realistic review of my property. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and I appreciate the time you took to submit your review. Thank you and I look forward to having you back for your next Big Island vacation!
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4/10 Mediocre

Leon F.

Did not meet expectations. Online description is not up to date.

My wife and I rented this home for a week when we traveled to Hawaii for our honeymoon. We were looking for something simple, but comfortable. This house grabbed our attention as it had great ratings, was affordable, and had everything we needed without the extra distractions. Washer, dryer, hot water, indoor plumbing, electricity, no TV, quiet, etc. We had all these things and it was amazing...for a day. After a day of hiking to remote beaches, browsing through markets and shops in Hilo, and a full day of adventures, we were looking forward to returning and taking a much needed shower. We returned to our quaint little home to find to our dismay, there was no power. No problem, candle light is romantic. However, the water ran off of an electric pump. No shower, no running tap water, no flushing toilet. This lasted for three and a half days as we and Matt, the truly amazing manager of the property, worked on the generator, the solar panels, and the battery system trying to restore power and running water to our home. 3 1/2 days of evenings by candle light, taking sponge baths and flushing the toilet with gallons of water we would fill on our adventures during the day. When we contacted Sara, the owner, the second day of having no power or water she stated, "It is part of off grid living, you'll just have to make the best of it", then proceeded to blame our situation on the one time use of the advertised washing machine (the dryer was out of commission with a broken belt). She stated, "all the updates to the advertisement are written in the welcome guide", which we were unable to find until the third day as it was buried under magazines and travel guides (It's an unmarked photo album if you are looking). When we attempted to speak with her about alternative options for in case power was not returned, she refused to speak on the subject and quickly ended the conversation. The power and water returned on day 5 of our trip, thanks to Matt's efforts, and we greatly enjoyed the rest of our stay in Pahoa. As we both grew up in rural eastern Oregon, we are accustomed to "off grid" living and did not have a great deal of trouble adjusting to make the most of our trip. Running the generator, ensuring safe drinking water, and trouble shooting the power system was not difficult. However, in the end, our experience at this house was not as advertised and was not what we believe that we paid for as part of our honeymoon.
Se alojó 7 noches en diciembre de 2018
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 2 de abr de 2022
Leon, I'm sorry, I understood from you Matt was taking great care of you. When I tried to be light about "Off grid living" I was just trying to have a good attitude and you laughed at the time and said it was all good and that Matt was doing a great job. Matt is also surprised. I wasn't clear on "alternative options" because Matt was taking care of you. Matt says you had power each evening and were out exploring the island every day. Matt and his fiance' turn the home and do the cleaning and all the maintenance and i did stress the importance of leaving the Welcome book out on the table in plain view. I'm glad you liked Matt and referred to him as "A truly amazing manager". I was just there two weeks ago and everything was working perfectly. I updated the Welcome book and online description. Again, I am sorry it wasn't perfect for you.
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10/10 Excelente

Claudia F.

Quiet retreat

We really enjoyed our week's stay in the house. It was super easy to access and had everything we needed. The lanai offered a space for reading and listening to the frogs and rain. Clean and great location. We also used the kitchen a lot which helped to save $$ on eating out all the time. It was a good distance from Volcano and Hilo too.
Se alojó 6 noches en febrero de 2018
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 31 de mar de 2020
Thank you Claudia for writing this nice review. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and I look forward to your return!

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Propietario/a: Joanna Renner

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Joanna is the on-island property manager. Joanna has lived on the big island for years, is very personable, accommodating. Another friend Dusk lives just a block away, is always available is very handy and will make sure your stay is comfortable. Sara the owner lives in Portland, Oregon. She has owned and operated her own Day Spa since 1982 and is a fully licensed Massage Therapist and Advanced Aesthetician ~ specializing in Hawaiian Lomi-Lomi Massage and natural skin care. She studied massage in Maui has 3 other vacation rental properties that have been hugely popular with many 5 star reviews and regular return guests.

Por qué escogió este alojamiento

Nestled in the jungle with wonderful neighbors (close-by but you can hardly see from the home), this is a peaceful place to enjoy nature and the beauty of the Big Island with a great sense of neighborhood community spirit.

This home is Off-Grid meaning Solar Powered. The Solar system is brand new as of late March 2022, and is top-of-the-line. It very efficiently powers the entire home and has a new back-up generator. The water is on a catchment system so is not drinkable directly from the faucet, similar to NYC - just run it through the Berkey water purifier , boil it for 1 minute or you may prefer to drink bottled water. Off-Grid living means being mindful about the environment and your use of power and water. There is plenty of both as long as one is mindful and not excessively wasteful. We ask that you shut off the power while out and about, and not leave lights on and fans running when you're not there. Mahalo for being chill and mindful.

Qué hace que este alojamiento sea especial

This lovely new off-grid home is immaculately clean and beautifully decorated. surrounded by tropical jungle, just 2 miles to the beach. and 8 minutes to historic Pahoa Town. The entire solar system is brand new as of late March 2022, with a brand new back-up generator for emergencies. Discover how cool Off-Grid living can be!

The high speed internet is great! No TV. No curling irons, hair dryers, or irons. please
Melita and French Press coffeemakers. Berkey water purifier.

By renting this property, you (guest) hereby waive and release any claims against Rental Agent, the Property owner and their successors, assigns, employees or representatives, officially or otherwise, for any injuries or death that may be sustained by Guest (including guests of Guest) on or near or adjacent to the Property, including any common facilities, activities or amenities. Guest agrees to use any such facilities or amenities entirely at the Guest’s own initiative, risk and responsibility.

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