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Stunning view from house
Sweeping Views from House
View galore
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Comfortable and charming

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61052 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Honomu, HI
  • Akaka Falls
  • Akaka Falls State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spectacular Views and Natural Beauty

On the slopes of Mauna Kea, at 1200’ above the little town of Honomu is located the great waterfall of Akaka. Nearby, on top a hill is our private little piece of paradise. The house overlooks a vast swath of East Hawaii. From the blue of Hilo Bay to the mountain top of Mauna Kea , and across miles of the Hamakua Coast. You can see sights of verdant splendor from this home which sits on fifteen acres that borders a stream. This idyllic setting and the comfort of this home gives your spirit a lift. You 'get away from it all feel'.
Main house Upstairs has private entry and exclusive use of hot tub and lanai. There are three bedrooms and two baths, a fully equipped kitchen , dining area with seating for 6 people. Open lanai has a hot tub for relaxation after a long day enjoying the sights.
Main bedroom has king size bed, adjoining bathroom. The other two guest bedrooms have queen sized beds that share a full bath. Each room has an incredible view.
This is a one of a kind place to get away.
The property sits on 15 acres with a gated entry.
NOTE: A private first floor area is occupied by Host/manager/owner.
STVR-19-344938
NUC 19-275

Property manager

Andrea Lievens

Languages

English
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 3280100230002, GE-086-069-6576-01, TA-086-069-6576-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Honomu

Honomu is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Akaka Falls State Park and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, while Pacific Tsunami Museum and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are cultural highlights. World Botanical Gardens and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and ecotours nearby.
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Honomu, HI

What's nearby

  • Akaka Falls State Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - 18 min drive - 14.8 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 30 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 30 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Port of Hilo - 32 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪What's Shakin - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blue Kalo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪What's Shakin - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Views and Natural Beauty pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Views and Natural Beauty?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Views and Natural Beauty?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Views and Natural Beauty located?

Situated in Honomu, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Akaka Falls State Park and Akaka Falls. Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Hakalau Beach Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderul house

Great place to stay and relax
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

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

Simply Amazing

My wife and I have stayed at numerous time shares on the Hamakua Coast and this one is now our favorite. The home is spacious and comfortable and the views are out of this world. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd W.

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

Beautiful view

The property was positioned high enough that you could see a large amount of the coastline.The unit had everything we needed in the kitchen and other rooms to make our stay very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

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

We enjoyed our stay at this home about 12 mi. North of Hilo.

This property is beautiful, peaceful, and quiet. A good location from which to go to the Botanical Gardens, Akaka Falls, and to take the road north to Waimea. J&M Feb. 2025
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa I.

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

Lovely relaxing getaway in Honomu

Could not have asked for a more perfect vacation rental. Very well appointed and accommodating, beautiful view and location, so relaxing and fun. Wonderful hosts too!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Awesome views and privacy

Host and manager communicate well, house is well furnished and comfortable. Great views. Quiet location. Cute donkeys.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

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

View

The views were stunning especially the sunrises…
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tami R.

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

Great getaway!

What a great location to get away from it all! We loved feeling like we were in the clouds when the rain set in. We loved the sound of the distant waterfall and stream and our little granddaughter even learned to love the sounds of the croakie frogs at night. Highly recommend this little slice of rural Hawaii.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

m d.

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

Great place… weather out of our control

We have stayed here a few times in the past. We typically love it. We enjoyed the house and the bbq grill and the sunrises as usual. Krystal was very responsive to any questions we had during our stay. During some extremely rainy days/nights we enjoyed watching some Netflix. When the weather was nice the views were phenomenal. The house is very peaceful. This was October 2024 and unfortunately there were a few days of some severe rainy weather that was unusual even for the rainy side of the big island.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy W.

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

Great location!

We had a great time! Location was awesome, house was perfect for our needs. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen C.

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

Great place

Beautiful property
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen D.

Wonderful house and location

We had an amazing stay. The house is great and the views were beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jerri N.

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

Loved!

We absolutely loved our stay and really hope we can return someday. Our hosts were great and the property was beautiful. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Great view and quiet

Have stayed there 3 times. It’s way off the highway and quiet, except for the coqui frogs…
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendilee A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Visiting Family

We were visiting Hilo for my dad's 80th Birthday celebration and took a mini staycation. While the location is farther out of Hilo than we normally stay, Honomu was perfect. The view was absolutely amazing! The home was nice and clean and more than enough space for the three of us. Gazing up at the stars at night in the jacuzzi was the highlight of our stay. Mahalo for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

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

Mountain Family Vacation

Beautiful location, wonderful breezes with breathtaking views of sunrises. Beds we comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenna B.

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

Amazing Place

This was a relaxing place to stay. Great location to get away from the busy city. Lots of space for 4 adults and the beds were very comfortable. The only complaint we have is that cats are roaming the property and like to crawl on vehicle and sleep on it for warmth. We had a rental car and they scratch the paint in several places on the hood. Just pop the hood of the vehicle and that will solve the issue.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

Beautiful serene location

The location is completely peaceful and the house is fully equipped. You never want to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anna O.

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

Akaka Farms

A very special place for get away.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nina V.

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

Amazing place to stay!

We really enjoyed staying here while in Hilo/Honamu. It's a lovely, comfortable unit with an outstanding view! Quite area, no close neighbors. The caretakers were helpful, but not intrusive and were off site most of the time. We would happily come back again!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G., Pleasanton, CA

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

Great house in great location!

We just spent a week at this wonderful property. Great view, very comfortable home, and well stocked. It felt remote and very relaxing...but also just a quick trip into Hilo for dinner. The owners, Andrea and Brian, were very responsive and accomplish, thank you! We had a great trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mona G.

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

Rainbows & nature

Fantastic stay, we loved the view and the rooms, bedding, towels, kitchen, outdoor room, laundry, screens on the windows - we loved the open windows! The hot tub was fantastic with views of the stars one night. So happy we chose this property instead of staying in Hilo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve W., Oakland, CA

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

Wow!

They Akaka Farm is a magical place! We absolutely loved everything about our stay. Andrea, Alec and Krystle are kind and generous and responsive. Thank you thank you and we hope to be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G.

Beautiful views, very peaceful.

We had a wonderful time staying at the "Akaka Falls house". The property felt very remote, yet was close enough to town. The ocean and pasture views were amazing. Overall it was very peaceful and relaxing. We enjoyed being so close to Akaka Falls, which we walked to several times.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

Quiet and Beautiful

Sunrise views, a river and waterfall adjacent to the property, and peace and quiet all await you at this beautiful well kept vacation rental. The location is great for exploring the Hamakua coast and is close to Hilo town as well. The house was very clean offering all the amenities as our own home. We were very cozy and recommend this house for a vacation. We loved it and will visit again.

About the host

Hosted by Andrea Lievens

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Jean and Jim Lievens purchased this property in 1991. They first started with the infrastructure and later the farm house on a site which captures quite a view. Jean loves this special area and has decided to share this lovely spot with other travelers and friends. Though the farm is not yet developed, a plan is in place to create a botanical garden. Guests and friends will enjoy watching this verdant land come alive. This property is managed by Brian and Andrea Lievens.

Why they chose this property

When you see this property you will agree that it is one of a kind. Said to have the 'One of the Best views on the Island'. and 'I feel like I am on top of the World'. Let Akaka Farm capture your imagination as well as your sense of beauty.

What makes this property unique

Exotic setting, completely private, stunning views of the mountains, farmlands and ocean. Comfortable home with all amenities. Near Hilo town and everything you could need.

Languages:

English
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