Natural Lava Heated Pool - Steps to best snorkeling in Hawaii
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 1,040 sq ft |
| Property type | cottage |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 3 nights |
Overview
Punana Kiowai Hawaiian Cottage, 2 Bedrooms -1 bath + outdoor shower, Sleeps 4-6
Punana Kiowai - House of Comfort by the Pond is located in Sunny Kapoho. This beautiful Hawaiian home is sure to provide you with everything you need to enjoy a relaxing vacation in tropical Hawaii. Begin your vacation by swimming in your own private natural lava pool. Heated by the warm lava rock and cooled by the ocean water, this pool will soothe and help you relax any day or night. Only a few steps from snorkeling in the marine conservation tidepools, this Hawaiian home will delight you in ways you never expected.
The home features two bedrooms with queen-size beds; a sofa-bed in the living room; a full bathroom with tub/shower, plus an outdoor shower; eat in kitchen and bar area with dishwasher; wrap-around porch with outside dining and comfortable seating; screened in lanai with Hawaiian chaise lounges and comfortable chairs, dining and beverage refrigerator in lanai; BBQ and more outdoor dining by lava pond; Flatscreen TV/DVD player; WiFI; computer/printer; wireless and wired speakers; ceiling fans in every room with windows that open to enjoy the ocean breeze. This house is perfect for two couples or a small family.
Newly refurbished, tile floors , dishwasher, kitchen lighting, new ceiling fans, flatscreen TV with satellite dish network... you will love the Punana Kiowai!
Sunny Kapoho is a 40 minute drive south of Hilo, near Pahoa at the southeastern tip of the Big Island. This area is lush with wild orchids and tropical vegetation that overflows with natural beauty and authentic Hawaiian charm. Nearby activities include Ahalanui Park, a geothermally heated pool surrounded by palms. A mixture of ocean and spring water that averages 90 degrees makes for a soothing and restoring swim in a therapeutic pool. Just a short walk to beautiful Kapoho Bay, Champagne Ponds and the Ocean offer great snorkeling, and viewing of whales, sea turtles, tropical fish and colorful coral.
Swimming floats, noodles, beach chairs and towels, sand umbrella, hammock, bicycles and a basketball hoop on the back patio. Laundry room has washer/dryer and solar dryer (clothesline).
The kitchen is fully stocked with spices, utensils, ceramic and melamine dishes, wine & champagne glasses, coffee mugs plus all the appliances: toaster; microwave; coffee maker and espresso machine; blender; rice cooker; electric griddle and skillet/stew pot.
Four choices for dining: Lanai; Wrap-around porch; Pool-side or In-kitchen bar.
Farmer's market is open daily in Hilo and famous Makuu market in Pahoa on Sundays. You will love all the fresh produce, flowers and local arts and crafts and food options.
Come enjoy your next vacation at Punana Kiowai!
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About Peg McAllister
We purchased this beautifully located cottage in 2005, near the Wai O'pae Tidepools. We love the serenity, the endless options of things to do, the sound of the ocean, the tropical fragrant flowers, coconuts, papaya and aloe growing on the property. Each day brings a beautiful sunrise over the tidepools, snorkeling among colorful fish and coral, a place to relax and to enjoy family and friends.
Peg McAllister purchased this cottage in 2005
Why Peg McAllister chose Kapoho
Our Hawaiian cottage features a unique natural lava heated swimming pool, tropical plants, palms, even a Black crowned Heron comes to fish on occasion. An outdoor lava BBQ, wrap around porch and fully screened in lanai. Privacy on all sides of this property, offering lush vegetation and ocean sounds.
What makes this cottage unique
The view from the wrap around porch offers changing views of the natural lava heated pool as the tide changes twice each day. I fell in love with the property because of the pool, I jumped in during my first visit with the realtor! I was sold that this is where I want to spend my vacations. Many of our guests come back year after year, too!
Guestbook comments from the owner
Thank you for the opportunit to enjoy your home. We have had a great time while we were here. Thank you, too, for all the helpful information and pleasant welcome. We pray God's richest blessing on you and your family.
Amenities
Kapoho Cottage Accommodation and Amenities
- cottage
- Guests provide their own meals
- 1040 sq ft
- Check-in: 4:00 PM /
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 6
- Max. adults: 4
- Min. age of primary renter: 25
- Children welcome ...
- Parties/events not allowed
- Pets not allowed
- Non smoking only
- See Rental Agreement for Owner's Stated Cancellation Policy.
- Children must be supervised at all times- tide pools in the neighborhood and on property are open bodies of water. Swimmers and diligent parents.
- Rural ...
- Water View ...
- Waterfront ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Clothes Dryer
- Hair Dryer
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room
- Parking
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker ...
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven ...
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 6 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
tub
,
shower
Bathroom 2 - outdoor shower , Features enclosed outdoor shower with hot & cold water
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
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Bedroom 1 -
1 queen
,
Overlooking pool and garden
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen , Overlooking wraparound porch and lush vegetation
Lanai - 1 queen , If guests prefer,the airbed bed fits in lanai or living room
Living Room Sofabed or Airbed - 1 baby crib , 1 sleep sofa /futon , Airbed also fits in living room and pack & play crib
- Books
- DVD Player
- Games
- Music Library
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo
- Television ...
- Toys
- Video Library
- Balcony
- Bicycles
- Deck / Patio
- Golf ...
- Lanai / Gazebo
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill ...
- Water Sports Gear ...
- 2 bicycles
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Communal Pool ...
- Heated Pool
- Private Pool ...
- Massage
- botanical garden
- churches
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- library
- live theater
- marina
- museums
- playground
- restaurants
- water parks
- zoo
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- luaus
- paddle boating
- photography
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- whale watching
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- basketball court
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- fly fishing
- golf
- hiking
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- mountaineering
- pier fishing
- rock climbing
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- sound/bay fishing
- surf fishing
- surfing
- swimming
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.8/5 -
(73 traveler reviews)
Beautiful cottage with its own hot pool
This comfortable 2 bedroom cottage feels like home! Everything you could want including your own geothermal warm pool and just a short walk to the Kapoho Tide Pools. This was our third stay and we'll be back.
Well cared for great place well away from hustle and bustle
The house is very comfortable. With two bedrooms and one bath it has plenty of space with outside verandas. There is a large covered and screen enclosed lanai with lounge chairs, tables, lighting for great outside seating. The lava pool is wonderful. Even when the tide is out there is plenty of water for a dip. And the house is very close to the tidal pools which have wonderful snorkeling. Overall, a great little hideaway.
Perfect location!
A charming little cottage with its own hot pond just a few minutes walk from the tide pools. Well kept. Clean. All the conveniences we needed. Loved the outdoor shower after our swims. Despite all the rain during our stay, it was mostly sunny everyday... I guess that’s why they call it sunny Kapoho in Hilo! The tide pools were the highlight of our stay in this part of the island. Be sure to drive down the “red road” to the beach and make your way to Uncle Roberts on Wednesday night. You really can’t beat the value in this rental and we would definitely stay here again. Mahalo Pegg!
Great place to relax in beautiful Hawaii!
This property is just the perfect place to spend some time and just get away from it all. We found the house to be very clean and just the right size for 2 couples to share a little piece of heaven. We found all we needed to have a good time snorkeling and sun bathing. The tide pool in back is great for having your own place to just soak while having some friendly little fish come up and say hello. If you enjoy reading then you've found utopia. Very quiet laid back spot with a large lanai and great deck over looking the private tide pool. There's a basketball hoop in back with a large concrete area, you'll find the basketball and oh by the way bicycles in the supply room with the washer and dryer. This place has it all!
Pahoa has a great little market to stock up on supplies. Also, you will find several nice restauraunts. Try the Black Rock Cafe for breakfast lunch and dinner. Check out Kaleo's for dinner and enjoy great food, appropriately priced and a very nice friendly atmosphere. Of course if you want to explore a littlle, you'll find Ken's in Hilo and a Luau on the Kona side of the island.
I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for a small group getaway. A small young family will be right at home here. We spent a week and were very happy with the experience.
So don't hesitate to come to this pleasant Hawaiian home You'll be glad you did and won't want to leave!
Gary W.
Tiffin, IA
Feb. 9 - 16, 2018
A real slice of Hawaii
We were looking for a property away from the major cities but close to the ocean. This place was perfect. The property is walking minutes away from the ocean. The lava heated swimming pool is fantastic. We started every day in it. We enjoyed the property so much that we felt cheated out of the relaxing time we spent there when on the road visiting Volcano National Park and other day trips to see other sites on the Hilo side of the island. Peg has everything you need there. We enjoyed lounging around the pool. The hammock was used several day as well. Bicycles gave two in our party a chance to explore the area without a vehicle. The grill provided great meals, and the screened in porch in the back provided an outdoor living room that we used many nights for relaxation or family game time. The area is quiet, except for the frogs and birds, which we found enhanced our experience with the nature in the area. Peg has a great booklet that will assist you in enjoying the area to the fullest. If you enjoy snorkeling, as we did, this place is perfect. A five minute walk to a trail accessible through a private driveway leads to a series of deep pools protected from the main effects of the ocean waves closest to the shoreline. Proceed another five minutes from this area by following the road until you come to the tide pools. Here you walk out onto the lava until you find the area you would like to snorkel. You will have more current here when the tide is raising or lowering, but the water clarity in both spots no matter the wave or current condition is clear. There is no sand to stir up. The amount of people here is very few compared to other beach like snorkeling spots. The variety of ocean life seen here is amazing. Water shoes are must if you are snorkeling in this area, or even swimming in the pool because of the lava rock. We spent six nights here and wish it could have been much longer. If I ever return to the big island I would definitely want to stay here again. But I would want a longer stay, just so we could enjoy more time at Peg's
fantastic house in Kapoho. As a side note, Peg was very timely and professional in her communications both during and after the booking. And her property manager lives right across the street if you have any questions or concerns. Mahalo Peg for providing us the opportunity to enjoy your beautiful property.
Just Perfect!
This is such a cute home, and it is really close to the Kapoho Tide Pools. It is a very easy little walk, even with snorkel gear. Everything we could have wanted was at the house; at the end of the day, it was lovely to come back to our own tide pool in the backyard. It was warmer than the cool pools, and it was perfect for soaking. The house is centrally located; Pahoa had all the food we could ask for, and it's a short jaunt to Volcanoes National Park. We loved our stay!
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Kapoho Vacationland offers families and friends the best snorkeling in the Hawaiian Islands in the Kapoho Wai 'Opae Tidepools, less than 100 yards from our front door. Our vacation cottage offers a natural lava heated swimming pool on the property. Children and adults love swimming in your own pool, flood lights for evening swimming!
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Damage Waiver Insurance | $59 |
| Cleaning fee | $160 |
| Tax Rate | 14.42% |
Prices quoted are for up to 4 guests, each addit'l guest, $25 per person/night.
75% of fee is due at time of booking, 25% due 90 days prior. If you are paying with Non-US Credit card, international credit card fees will be charged back.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
1. If you cancel prior to 90 days of your arrival, there is an administrative cancellation fee of $125.
2. If you cancel within 40 to 90 days of your reservation date, you forfeit your entire deposit. However, if we are able to rent your reserved dates for an equal or greater amount, we will refund you the balance of your deposit after deducting the $125 administrative cancellation fee.
3. If you cancel within 40 days of your arrival, after your rental fees have been paid, we will charge you according to the following:
a. If we are able to rent your dates to another guest for an equal or greater amount, we will refund your rental fees, cleaning fees, and deposit minus the $125 administrative cancellation fee.
b. If we are able to rent only a portion of your rental dates, we will charge you the difference in rental value and refund you the balance plus your cleaning fee, and your deposit minus the $125 administrative cancellation fee.
c. If we are unable to rent your dates, you will forfeit your lodging fees. In this case, we will refund to you your prepaid cleaning fee and taxes. You will still be charged the $125 administrative cancellation fee.
Note: No refunds will be issued for late arrivals or early departures.
It is not our intention to charge you for dates not rented; however, please understand that once you confirm your dates, we reject all other inquiries for those dates. It becomes increasingly difficult to rent the closer we get to arrival dates.
It is highly recommended that you purchase Trip Cancellation Insurance, since vacation rental reservations are typically made far in advance. (Various policies viewable at www.insuremytrip.com)
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Canceled bookings will not receive a refund
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