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Nice, Big House near Kehena/ Pohoiki Black Sand Beaches and Lava Fields.

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Kehena Black Sand Beach ( BSO) which is just a mile away.
Aerial view of home. (2 private studios rented separately on side)
Coast of Puna ( House 10 blocks from coast)
1st floor entrance to rental. Parking near front door . Wheel chair accessible.
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Pahoa/Kalapana-Seaview, HI
  • Place, SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pohoiki Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Nice, Big House near Kehena/ Pohoiki Black Sand Beaches and Lava Fields.

Aloha!
The 'Nice, Big House is a private 3 bedroom /1.5 bath fully furnished town house w/ 4 beds (3 beds downstairs and 1 on the 3rd floor) which is part of a larger building with two private studios attached. This 'unique' design allows us to rent it for less and helps ensure our guests privacy. We have been renting this home for 10 years now and most customers really enjoy their stay. You may be surprised at some very famous people who have stayed here including performers from Cirque Du Soleil.

When you rent this home - all linen, kitchen utensils, bath tissue, 3 TV’s w/ Netflix, Roku, landline phone, and Wi-Fi are provided at no extra cost. It has a wonderful distant ocean view and it's less than 10 minutes from the Kalapana Lava fields, 20 minutes to Pohoiki and 3 minutes to Kehena Beach. Due to the recent eruption, Puna now has several black sand beaches ( Kehena, Pohoiki, Mackenzie Beach and sea caves, Kaimu and Kapoho beaches. Some hiking required to Mackenzie and Kapoho Beaches. All beaches in Puna are black sand w/ rock. Kehena and Pohoiki are the best beaches and are nearby.


Nice, Big House has been the home to visitors around the world for about 10 years now and many return to this wonderful and well kept home.

It's a wonderful place to stay if you want to be centered in the Puna District of Hawaii (Kalapana), which is one of the most beautiful places on earth.

This is a sunny spot of the island where there is less rain! Although it rains much less down here, our area remains green and beautiful.
Many people come to Puna to visit Volcano National Park - home of Kilauea and the periodic lava flows and beaches.
There are also Hawaiian jungles, tropical rain forests, beautiful coastal views, thermal ponds at Pohoiki, surfing/ snorkeling, whale watching due to migration to warm Hawaiian waters during winter months.
You can often see them from land swimming off our beautiful coast and at the Kehena Beach view point.
Many of my tenants tell me that they were able to swim w/ dolphins and you can too.


For those of you who are seeking night time entertainment, check out 'Uncles Outdoor Hawaii Bar' if you want to sip a beer, listen to live Hawaiian music, eat great food and enjoy a farmers market at the same time.

Kilauea Volcano is just a 45-60 minute drive.
In addition, the KaMauna Caves are on the way where you can walk through huge lava tubes.

The unit is situated in a safe, quiet & friendly Hawaiian neighborhood off Kalapana-Kapoho Rd.

This 3 BR / 1.5 BATH house & loft w/ an ocean view and within walking distance to a park situated on the coast w/ a spectacular ocean view, and Kehena Black Sand Beach.

There is a lot to see on our side of the island: 4-5 beaches, lava fields, fishing areas, Akaka, Kahuna and Rainbow Falls, Boiling Pots, hiking, Farmers Market (1/2 block away), Space Community Arts Center, Keck Observatory, Kilauea , Uncles Bamboo Tiki Bar w/ live music, cafes, food markets, Volcanoes Nat'l Park, Kamauna Caves and so much more.

My mission is to make sure that you have what you need to make your visit a happy, and memorable experience ! This is a great place to relax and enjoy nature. Many people come to Kalapana to 'get away from it all and breath clean air, eat great food, soak up the sunshine, exercise, commune with nature, and meet some wonderful people. So come and find out 'what the aloha spirit really is'. We invite you to come to one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Other accomodations are available as well, please inquire for details about our completely private studios attached to house on the side of building and Oceanfront cottages that are near by.

PLEASE NOTE - there is NO POOL at this house. Ocean is walking distance - an easy 10 short blocks down the street.

You will love this beautiful house in coastal Puna.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GE-042-418-7904-01, TA-042-418-7904-01

About the area

Pahoa

Located in Kalapana Sea View Estates, a neighbourhood in Pahoa, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Mackenzie State Park and Pohoiki reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center and Hobby Garden Hawaii. Hilo Coffee Mill and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hunting nearby.
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Pahoa/Kalapana-Seaview, HI

What's nearby

  • SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kehena Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Pohoiki Beach - 17 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Isaac Hale Beach Park - 17 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Port of Hilo - 58 min drive - 70.0 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Rock Cafe - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Sirius Hotspot Coffee - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪LaHiki kava bar - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪THE VELI Restaurant - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Pele's Kitchen - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nice, Big House near Kehena/ Pohoiki Black Sand Beaches and Lava Fields. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nice, Big House near Kehena/ Pohoiki Black Sand Beaches and Lava Fields.?

As of 2 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nice, Big House near Kehena/ Pohoiki Black Sand Beaches and Lava Fields. on 8 Jun 2026 start from £89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Nice, Big House near Kehena/ Pohoiki Black Sand Beaches and Lava Fields.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nice, Big House near Kehena/ Pohoiki Black Sand Beaches and Lava Fields.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nice, Big House near Kehena/ Pohoiki Black Sand Beaches and Lava Fields.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nice, Big House near Kehena/ Pohoiki Black Sand Beaches and Lava Fields. located?

Located in Kalapana Sea View Estates, this holiday home is steps from SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center and within 6 mi (10 km) of Star of the Sea Painted Church and Mackenzie State Park. Pohoiki and Pohoiki Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 75 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay

Awesome amazing home located on the remote side of the island. Had a great stay.!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful area and comfortable accomodations

Information from host was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view

Great neighborhood. Quiet and beautiful view. This was a great location for what we wanted to do. Comfortable beds and well stocked kitchen. My only problem was we were trying to play games at the dining table and the lights were very dim. We used our cell phone flashlights to light it up more.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Isaac H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not bad, termite poop in cabinets, ants on counters
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great out of town location

This was a great house in an out of town location for those looking for peace and quiet. No cell signal really and the beaches are more rocky than sandy but the locals are nice and there is a great farmers market. The house was awesome and communication with the owners was stellar.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property to Explore Puna District

We enjoyed this property while visiting our son . There was plenty of room for our family to be together. The location enabled us to go to the beach and hot ponds . It was a pleasurable experience. Thank you Andre and Susan for sharing your home with us .
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lahela K.

Wonderfully off the map!!!!

I wanted to be able to relax and cleanse from my Oahu life, for my 30th birthday. I couldn't have found a better place! Mahalo nui loa e Andre! We were truly "off the map", which is what I wanted. There was more than enough room for my ohana to be comforable. The value is beyond words! Only recommendation I have: darker curtains in the downstairs master bedroom. Other than that WE LOVED EVERYTHING!!!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable and Accomodating

Andre was extremely accomodating. We had a booked at a hotel in Hilo, only to find out that is was not such a nice place to stay. I contacted Andre at 7pm and on the same night, we were arrived to this rental. We booked the two studios as the 3 bedroom was taken. None the less, we spent two nights here. The beds were comfortable. Lynn was very informative about things to do. They have information for local services like a personal chef, massuse, or tour guide available at the rental. We had a great time while we were there, and were much more comfortable staying here than the place we had originally booked in Hilo. The prices are unheard of. Our stay was very reasonably priced. A word about Hawaii... there are bugs and they are to be expected. If the lights are on, they will come. Lynn was nice enough to warn us about this. We quickly understood what she was talking about. If you are afraid of bugs, this is not the place for you. We were not expecting the bugs so it was a bit of a surprise for us, but we dealt with it by keeping the doors shut and the screened windows open. The rental itself, is clean and modern and comfortable. The beds were comfortable. We would stay here again. We had a great time. Thanks Andre & Lynn.
Verified

8/10 Good

Stefanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Einwandfrei

Sehr ruhige Lage, allerdings weiter weg vom Meer als vom Inserst her erwartet
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful East Side

Beauty surrounds this house. The hosts are friendly and accommodating, and the house is big. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway!

My family of 4 had a wonderful stay for two nights at this property. The home was spacious and well-stocked, and the location was perfect for exploring the Kalapana/Pahoa/Pohoiki area. Check in was a breeze, and communication from the owners was extremely helpful. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hawaii vacation

Very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique place to stay

We enjoyed this house. It is really unusual in a good way. The whole area is very earthy and unique. This house fit the 5 of us easily and has what you need. We drank the water through a Britta, but they suggest you don’t. Keep that in mind if you are worried about it. The thermal pools are a variety of hot temperatures. They would be more fun when it is cool out. We happened to go when it was hot. The views from MacKenzie State Park are amazing, and the beach nearby has a little bit of a steep hike down (we didn’t have trouble) and clothing optional…keep that in mind. Overall, the space is great. The covered porch is wonderful in the morning. The hosts were helpful as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice House!

The house was very nice! Communication with Andre and Susan was returned immediately. Loved listening to the animals through the night. Thank you for sharing your home with us!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and relaxing

This great property was home base for our recent week in Hawaii. The house itself is lovely and open, with lots of room for our family of 4. We loved having breakfast on the lanai, and popping down the street (10mins) to sit in the ocean thermal pools at Isaac Hale in the mornings. It is a ways outside of Hilo, so if you’re looking for something close to it all, this is not it - but we found it just as easy to travel into Hilo, the volcano national park, and even Kona on various day trips. Then to come home to our space and have a home-cooked meal. Would highly recommend staying here if you’re looking for peace and relaxation during your Hawaiian stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very happy

Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Melinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHELLEY C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay Magical area

We had a great time at the big house. Plenty of space to spread out. Incredible lanai, walkable neighborhood, and beautiful scenery. FYI The house is shared with two other tenants, so we had to try to manage the kid noise, but otherwise we had an awesome stay. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kalapana rental

Very nice house. We enjoyed our stay here. Unwinding from a loooooonnnggg trip before going home to the real world!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Home

We are a family of five and stayed here for five nights in August. The pictures don't do the house justice. I suggest the owners post more photos of their beautiful home. We were very comfortable and revelled in the spaciousness. The kitchen is upstairs, which is different. My only complaint is that there isn't a dishwasher, so we had to put the kids on dish duty. There isn't air conditioning but plenty of fans. After you open the windows, there is a wonderful breeze and the rooms cool off. The only night it felt a little warm was when it was raining and the humidity was high. We were unable to open two windows for more air, but we survived just fine. A number of people complain about the coqui frogs who call out to each other most of the night. It is true, they can be loud, (I brought ear plugs). I would much rather fall asleep to frogs and wake up to a rooster than to traffic and loud music any day. We took advantage of the large porch for reading and just enjoying the quiet. If you happen to be up late at night, look to the sky, and you'll see the Milky Way and all the stars. Mila the housekeeper was very helpful. The house was spotless when we arrived. It is located in a more remote area, about 20 minutes from Pahoa, but we didn't mind. We enjoyed exploring the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and comfortable home

Home is spacious and very comfortable and was very clean. Beds were very comfortable. The only downside was no AC. The fans and ocean breeze help greatly though, but at times it can be very warm inside. Owner was great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark R.

nice place

big-spacious house. a tad far from east side island activities and Hilo. would have liked bbq cleaned and grill supplies. we took care of it. house was clean. lanai wonderful. However, one of the kids woke up one morning with insect bites all over his back. First morning, i had bites all over my feet. maybe this is coinicidence and unrelated to the house? not sure though. liked the activity list on the fridge. owner was nice and greeted us on arrival. big island is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike N.

Roomy, comfortable home near Kalapana.

Great location to use as home base to explore the volcano area and a few isolated, uncrowded beaches along the Kalapana/ Pahoa coastal area. The home was clean and tidy! We loved sitting out on the lanai in the morning to have our Hawaiian breakfast with fresh pineapple and Portugese sausage!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred H.

House rental

Everything was very nice and the host was nice. The house rental was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

Amazing views, 1 mile walk to black sand beach

Great spot a little off the beaten path. We loved watching the sun rise from the lanai.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Andre and Susan

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Aloha, we fell in love with Hawaii while on vacation and decided that we wanted to live here. Can't think of a better place on earth to live that 'right here' in the Puna District. Come see it, you may never want to leave.

Why they chose this property

We love Kalapana-Seaview Estates which is a very nice, safe, family oriented community situated next to Kehena Beach in a very beautiful, remote coastal area in the Puna District of Hawaii - The Big Island. Kalapana is 'the Hawaii' that everyone dreams of and quite different than the city of Kona. We live in the Kalapana area ourselves and absolutely feel that it is the nicest part of the entire island... you will too. You may not want to didn't.

What makes this property unique

The property is within walking distance to the coast and has an ocean view. If you are looking for a great place to relax, hike around, and enjoy a remote, quiet, tranquil and peaceful part of Hawaii - this is it. If you enjoy farmers mkts, we have one just 1/2 block away.

We also are connected w/ a lava tour guide who provides Lava Boat Tours, hiking tours to the lava flow, sport fishing trips and more at the best price.. Just ask us for more information.

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