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Oceanfront Hideaway. Watch Whales. Sleep to Waves!

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9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2300 sq ft

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Pahoa, HI
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo39 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Hilo41 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarlsmith Beach Park46 min drive
  • AirportHilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)48 min drive

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

A Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

A Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Oceanfront Hideaway. Watch Whales. Sleep to Waves!

Aloha! Welcome to this oceanfront suite with private entrance conveniently located between Hilo, Volcano National Park, and black sand beaches. Just 30 minutes from Hilo international Airport, Rainbow Falls, and much more! This space was created to be an affordable way to enjoy an oceanfront experience where one can see whales (seasonal), dolphins, sea turtles, and benefit from the ever present cooling trade winds. When traveling to Hawaii, staying on the ocean greatly enhances the experience!

French doors lead to your own private oceanfront studio located on the lower level of this grand oceanfront home. Large ocean facing windows adorn the east facing wall. The beautiful warm light of the sunrises over the sea can be incredible! The large overhang from the level above along with the tradewinds provides cooling properties keeping you comfortable throughout your stay.

If you plan on seeing many of the best sites the Big Island has to offer, we feel this suite is right in the middle of it all without being in the hustle of a commercialized area. Explore black sand beaches, the Waa Waa jungle, Volcano National Park, multiple water falls, and the recent lava flows!

There is a high-end queen size memory foam bed in this unit that is sure to give you a great nights sleep after a fun day of Hawaiian adventure.

A smart TV is great for casting your own subscription service to or stream our included Netflix!

Your Own Private Bathroom:
The unique bathroom has an indoor/outdoor feel. It provides privacy while giving you a partial outdoor ocean facing experience. It has bamboo walls, concrete floors in the shower and toilet area, and gravel floors in the hand sink and dressing area. Because its concrete and gravel, we recommend flip flops (we say "slippers" in Hawaii) or other easy on and off sandals.

The kitchenette includes a full size fridge and freezer, microwave coffee maker stocked with Kona blend coffee, and some basic dishes suitable for reheating takeout or warming basic meals. There is no kitchen sink or stove.

We think you will find this little hideaway is a fun and affordable way to have a great oceanfront experience!

We have a 5 star rating! Come let us earn your 5 star review too! I am dedicated to making sure your experience in this little unit is the best possible! I want this to be a spot you will look back at fondly and want to revisit each time you are on island.

We make guest access easy! Prior to check in, you will receive a lockbox code and detailed pictures to make check-in easy. Free clearly marked parking is included. Questions? No problem. Day or night we are available to you with our average response time being less than 1 minute! We are very proud of the high level of customer service we offer!

From the moment you arrive we will respect your privacy. That being said, we live in the main home upstairs and are there for you if needed. There is the potential for apartment style noises from above. You may hear our garage door open and close as we come and go as well. Guests have full access to this private unit on the lower level of the home with free parking. The rocky beach is in not accessible from the unit at this time. If guests wish to access the rocky beach there is a path the end of our dead end street only 100 ft away!

We have a great neighborhood! We know and love all our neighbors! People often walk this neighborhood in the mornings and evenings and enjoy the flower scented Tradewinds. There is an oceanfront park 1/4 mile away that is a nice spot to set up a picnic.

We are located near bus routes but we still recommend a car for getting around.

From the moment you arrive we will completely respect your privacy. That being said, we live on the detached main floor above so if something comes up or you need some supplies, we are close by to help.

Property manager

Joe Klingman
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number TA-076-050-2272-01, GE-076-050-2272-01

About the area

Pahoa

This apartment is located in Pahoa. SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center and University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Pohoiki and Hilo Coffee Mill are also worth visiting.
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Pahoa, HI

What's nearby

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 39 min drive
  • Port of Hilo - 41 min drive
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 46 min drive
  • Rainbow Falls - 50 min drive
  • Pohoiki Beach - 63 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tin Shack Bake - 16 min drive
  • Sirius Coffee Connection - 21 min drive
  • Coco Cantina - 15 min drive
  • No. 1 Chinese Barbecue - 15 min drive
  • Luquin's Mexican Restaurant - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Hideaway. Watch Whales. Sleep to Waves! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Hideaway. Watch Whales. Sleep to Waves!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Hideaway. Watch Whales. Sleep to Waves!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Hideaway. Watch Whales. Sleep to Waves! located?

Situated in Pahoa, this apartment building is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Kapoho Beach and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Lava Tree State Monument. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Star of the Sea Painted Church are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Celeste J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazingly wonderful Oceanside retreat
Lovely one room space with shutter style windows beautiful view of the ocean. Outdoor bathroom was well kept, spacious, HOT shower. Very nice and safe neighborhood. Basic amenities Keurig, fridge, microwave. Firm King size bed and good pillows, bedding, linens. A Very private retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth H., Wilson, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rest and Relaxation on a Whole new Level!
You’ll never sleep better than in this little get away right by the breaking waves! It was so relaxing and calming! Joe and Cindy were wonderful hosts! They were so friendly and helpful! And going on Joe’s moped tour through the jungle and lava fields was an extra fun touch! I didn’t want to leave!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
When the only bad thing to say is “loud wave breaks right out the window” you have a pretty special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Angie A., Northwood, IA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved hearing the power of the ocean. Best sleep sound!
The property is neat and clean. We loved the out door bathroom/shower. Only wish the shower would have had warm water. We enjoyed the nearby park for great ocean views and beautiful crashing waves where you can see all the colors of the sea. Pahoa has a great Saturday night downtown local vibe. Live music and food. We recommend Pele’s kitchen for breakfast. And the Lava Shack for very reasonably priced adult beverages. Loved our stay. Please don’t miss the Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & Garden near Hilo. Gorgeous views - just like Gillian’s Island!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location fabulous
Loved the crashing waves!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joe Klingman

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